Everland is a Huge Amusement Complex located in Yongin City, about 50 kilometers from seoul. Everland is Composed of 3 huge theme areas, the Disney Like Festival World (with 5 sub-areas), the Carribbean Bay, a large water-themed park and Speedway, the race themed area.
Many people said that Everland can be compared with Disneyland, but actually it is patterned more like Disneyworld than Disneyland. this is the larger of the 2 main theme parks in South Korea (the other is Lotte World).
Now Everland is the fifth most popular theme park in the world, beating out Epcot, Disney MGM and Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Hours of Operation:
Everland
Mon.-Sat.: 9:30-21:00
Sun. 9:30-1:00
Caribbean Bay
Mon.-Fri.: 10:30-17:00
Sat.: 9:30-19:00
Sun.: 9:30-19:00
Admission
Multi-pass Adult:
Day 34,000 won, Night 29,000 won
Multi-pass Child:
Day 25,000 won, Night, 21,000 won
Two-day pass:
Adult 55,000 won, Child 40,000 won
Admission only (excl. rides) Adult:
Day 27,000 won, Night 23,000 won
Admission only (excl. rides) Child:
Day 23,000 won, Night 17,000 won
Address: 310 Pogok-eup Cheoin-gu Yongin-si Gyeonggi-do Kore
Phone: (082)31-759-1940~7
Directions: Disembark at Yangjae Stn. (Subway Line 3, Exit 1) and take bus 1500 Disembark at Gangnam Stn. (Subway Line 2, Exit 6) and take bus 5002 Disembark at Sadang Stn. (Subway Line 2, Exit 2 or Line 4, Exit 3) and take bus 1500-2
Website: www.everland.com/
Everland Photos and their amazing parks :
the Carribbean Bay, a large water-themed park, is the very first water park in Korea. Its main feature is the wave pool, and many people come here during the summer just to ride the waves.
Everland Roller Coaster Cedar Point
Everland Paramount Parks
A new ride for spring 2002 will be Tomb Raider: The Ride, based on the recent Lara Croft movie, as well as a simulated Meteor Attack.
Rabu, 2009 Juli 01
Everland Yongin amusement park korea
Selasa, 2009 Juni 02
Mount Sorak Highesgt Mount in Taebaek
Mount Sorak is situated on the east coast of the Korean Peninsula in the Taebaek Mountain range, which is composed of dissected granite and gneiss, with rocky hills and ridges.
Mount Sorak or Mount Seorak (Seoraksan) is the highest mountain in the Taebaek mountain range (태백산맥) in the Gangwon province in eastern South Korea. It is located in a national park near the city of Sokcho. After the Hallasan volcano on Jeju Island and Jirisan in the south, Seoraksan is the third highest mountain in South Korea. The Daechongbong Peak (대청봉) of Seoraksan reaches 1,708 metres (5,603 feet). The Taebaek mountain chain is often considered the backbone of the Korean peninsula.
Perhaps the most visited part of the mountain is the main entrance valley to the National Park, a fifteen minute drive from Seokcho city. The valley runs west to east with a paved road leading up to the park's entrance gate. This valley contains many beautiful sites and is well worth a day visit.
The Yukdam waterfall and the Biryeong waterfall (비룡폭포) are located on the left side of the valley, about a forty minute walk from the main car park. Ulsanbawi (울산바위) is a rock formation in the Seoraksan national park. The shape of Ulsanbawi is unique in the area. To reach the rocks you need to follow a hiking path and climb over 800 steps. On the way there, there are two temples and a spherical rock (Heundeulbawi, 흔들바위) which is located on top of a larger rock. This rock is about 5 metres (16 feet) high and can be moved with some effort. Thousands of people have already tried to push down Heundeulbawi, but nobody gets further than waggling the rock.
Mount Sorak Photos :
Maple leaves at Mount Sorak
Mount Sorak Korea, the highest mountain in the Taebaek mountain
Seoraksan National Park Entrance
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Senin, 2009 Mei 04
Wonju Gangwong Chiaksan Mountain Nightlife
Wonju (원주시) is the largest city in Gangwong Province, South Korea. Wonju is a city approximately 90 miles east of Seoul. The population as of 2004 was 286,136. Wonju is famous for its three major universities such as : Wonju National College, Sangji Youngseo College, and Sangji University.
Wonju city tourism cannot be seperated from Mountains. Mountains within the city include the peaks of Namdaebong (남대봉, 1,182m) and Birobong (1,288 m) of the mountain Chiaksan.
Wonju Nightlife :
Rodeo Street in downtown is a popular nightlife area with lots of bars to choose from. Rodeo Street (로데오거리) is the name of at least six streets popular for nightlife.
Chiaksan National Park Mountains. Located on the southern end of the Charyeong Mountain Range and centered on the 1,288 Birobong (summit), Namdaebong, Hyangnobong and other high summits scrape the skies and is a tourist favorite for hikers.
Wonju Rodeo famous for its nightlife
Wonju Downtown
Rabu, 2009 April 15
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress tourist attractions
Suwon (Suwon-si - 수원시) is a capital city of Gyeonggi-do Province. Suwon lies approximately 30 kilometres (20 miles) south of Seoul and is one of the most populous of Seoul's satellite cities. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety".
Suwon is a basicley a suburb of seoul. It is worth coming here for at least one day to excape seoul. Plus i found the air better here and the people alot nicer. So many people would stop to say hello. I loved it here. Go see it.
To get to suwon you must get on the korean Railway. it's the same as using the subway. very easy and it doen't cost much. It's about a 40 min ride once you leave seoul. Make sure you get on the right trian!!!
Suwon has a rich history since it was founded during the Joseon Dynasty in the 18th century as a fortress city.
The biggest attraction in Suwon would be the big wall that goes around the old part of the city. This city was so well fortified becuase it used to be the capital of korea.
It's city walls are a world heritage site and it offers a look back at South Korea's past. It's home to Hwaseong Fortress, Woncheon Amusement Park, Everland Amusement Park, The Korean Traditional Folk Village, and various temples and tombs.
Suwon best tourist attractions and places to go are listed here, including the Fortress :
1. Suwon Fortress
2. The wall around the city
3. The bastions
4. Hwaseomun
5. Seobuk Gangno
6. eojangdae
The Bell of Hyowon
Hwaseong Fortress
Seoammun
The Divine Tree
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. Built in 1796, the entire city used to be encircled by the walls, but now Suwon has expanded beyond this boundary
Suwon at night, full of pretty lights
Suwon south Gate
Suwon Big Bird Stadium, a venue during the 2002 FIFA World Cup and home to K-League team Suwon Samsung Bluewings
Kamis, 2009 April 02
Gyeongju Korea World Heritage Sites
Gyeongju or Kyongju (경주시) is a city in South Korea, lies in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province, on the coast of the East Sea (Sea of Japan). Kyongju was the capital of the Shilla Kingdom for over 1,000 years. Thousands of historic buildings and objects have been maintained well throughout the city, truly making it the "museum without walls."
Some of Gyeongju travel sites and tourist destination including temple, pagoda, shopping, museums and market :
Gyeongju Tower height 82m
Gyeongju - Bulguksa Bell
Gyeongju National Museum Read More..
Sabtu, 2009 Maret 14
Yongsan Landmark Building Korea Tallest Building
Yongsan, located in downtown Seoul, means Dragon Hill. Yongsan or Yongsan-gu is also the site of Yongsan Garrison, a large United States military base. In the futuer, Yongsan will has the tallest building in Korean, and second tallest in the world, while now will be developed into an international business district.
On the 1.46 million-square-meter site around Yongsan subway station, a 620 meter-high landmark building, a hotel, business & residential facilities and large parks will be built.
The site is available for financial, telecom and entertainment companies. Its metropolitan transportation infrastructure and sufficient green space will make for an outstanding business environment.
If the plan is accepted, the proposed building will have 130-140 stories and become a new landmark for the city. The building is expected to promote growth in the area with the proposed construction of additional shopping malls and entertainment establishments in the Yongsan area where the U.S. military’s main base is located.
``If the building does not obstruct views of Mount Namsan from the Han River, it should have no problem being approved,’’ a city official said. ``Korail also asked us to designate residential areas adjacent to the new building, but it could affect transportation in the region. We will review the matter carefully,’’ he said.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has said that the city needs new skyscrapers to strengthen its international competitiveness and draw more foreign tourists.
Buildings over 600 meters are very rare _ currently, the 508 meter-high Taipei Financial Center in Taiwan is the tallest building in the world with 101 stories while Dubai is constructing the 830 meter-high Burj Dubai Tower with 160 stories for completion before the end of next year.
Currently, the 234 meter-high Tower Palace apartment building in Togok-dong, southern Seoul, is the tallest building in Korea. However, construction projects for the 580 meter-high international business center in Sangam-dong, northern Seoul, and the 610 meter-high Inchon Tower in Songdo in the Inchon Free Economic Zone are being pushed.
“In Seoul, the planned 151-story Yongsan Landmark Building, at 2,046 feet, will tower over all the city’s existing structures, and even some nearby mountain peaks. “Seoul is the capital, so it must have the tallest building,” said Han Bong-seok, an executive at Korea Railroad, the national railway company, who heads the project to build the tower on the site of an old train yard. “This is for the pride of Seoul.
Yongsan Landmark Building Design Photos:
Minggu, 2009 Februari 22
Chuncheon Myeongdong Winter Sonata Korea Drama
Chuncheon (Chuncheon-si 춘천시) is the capital of Gangwon Province, South Korea. The city lies in the northeast of the country, located in a basin formed by the Soyang River and Han River. There are some large lakes around the city, most notably Lake Soyang and Lake Uiam. The area is renowned for its small river islands, such as Sangjungdo, Ha-Jungdo, Bungeo Island, or Wido.
The city is now a popular destination for East Asian tourists as it was featured in the popular Korean drama serial, Winter Sonata.
Winter Sonata is a romantic and popular korean drama series starring Bae Wong Joon and Choi Ji Woo.
There are so many places and sites used for casting Winter Sonata. Some of the famous places such as Myeongdong Street in Chuncheon, Namiseom Island,
Winter Sonata scene in Nami Island , Chuncheon
This is the Myeongdong street in Chuncheon. However it was not as happening as the Myeongdong in Seoul. But it was famous for being the filming sight of "Winter Sonata". As I did not watch the Korean drama, I was told by my friend that Chuncheon Myeongdong was the place where the lead actor and actress were supposed to meet. Unfortunately, the actor met with an accident on the way and was not able to turn out for the appointment. I guess that was the point when the sad story started.
The two palm prints belong to the lead actor and actress of Winter Sonata. Chuncheon Myeongdong is located at the heart of Chuncheon city and it is just beside the City Hall of Chuncheon. We arrived at the place after taking a 10 minutes taxi ride from Namchuncheon station.
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