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Caribbean Bay (Photo courtesy of Caribbean Bay)
As the temperatures rise and the sun shines brightly, it’s time to dive into some summer adventures! During this season, escaping the heat and humidity is a priority, and luckily, Korea offers many great ways to get a refreshing break.
Enjoying thrilling water slides and entertaining pools at any of the many water parks is an easy way to cool down. Here are a few great water parks packed with exciting attractions!
*Water parks usually have extended hours during peak season (July–Aug.), and the ticket prices may vary depending on the season and discount deals. Before your visit, check their website. You can also find discount deals on Naver or online travel platforms like Trazy.
Ocean World
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Located in Vivaldi Park, a popular ski resort in Gangwon-do province, Ocean World allows visitors to enjoy leisure time at a resort amidst the area’s beautiful forests and mountains. This large-scale water park features a variety of exciting attractions. It’s especially known for the eye-catching Egyptian theme, including replica pyramids and sphinx.
Address: 262, Hanchigol-gil, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
Hours: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Ticket: 39,000 won – 55,000 won
Naver: https://naver.me/56IRtps0
Caribbean Bay
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As everyone knows, Caribbean Bay is a top water park in Korea located within the Everland theme park complex. Most large-scale water parks are away from the city but thanks to its proximity to Seoul, it’s easily accessible. It’s only a one-hour drive from Camp Humphreys. The incredible park is fantastic for young people and families to enjoy a day trip. It features numerous entertaining attractions and five distinct themed zones, including indoor and outdoor pools, spas, and water rides.
Address: 199 Everland-ro, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (7 p.m. on weekends)
Ticket: 30,000 won – 70,000 won
Naver: https://naver.me/5dxPuEFB
Spa Valley
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Just a short drive from the bases in Daegu, it’s a favorite summer destination among Daegu residents. Spa Valley offers a diverse range of attractions along with hot springs and cool pools. Within the same site, visitors can also find Nature Park with a botanical garden and zoo throughout the year.
Address: 891, Gachang-ro, Daegu
Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Ticket: 19,000 won – 48,000 won
Naver: https://naver.me/x4bF8zn2
California Beach
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Right next to Gyeongju World, California Beach is one of the best water parks in Korea, offering a mix of thrills and fun for families and adventure seekers. This water park, inspired by California’s beach, operates during the summer season and is famous for diverse options of thrilling attractions. Make sure to explore all the high-speed and massive slides as well as wide and easy-going wave pools.
ADDRESS: Bomun-ro 544, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
HOURS: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
TICKET: 15,000 won – 70,000 won
Naver: https://naver.me/GsjLuJIT
Lotte Water Park
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Lotte Water Park in Gimhae is widely recognized as the largest water park in Korea. With its Polynesian theme, the park transports visitors to the stunning beaches of the South Pacific. While basking in the exotic atmosphere, visitors can enjoy a wide array of thrilling water attractions.
Address: 555 Jangyu-ro, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (6 p.m. on weekends)
Ticket: 27,500 won – 56,000 won
Naver: https://naver.me/GmFUdmE5
Seorak Waterpia
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Nestled at the foot of Seoraksan Mountain, Seorak Waterpia is famous not only for the breathtaking scenery but also for their year-round hot spring pools. It’s a resort-style destination where families can enjoy both thrilling slides and peaceful spa experiences. The water is sourced from a hot spring with rich minerals, and the water stays pleasantly in good temperatures even during summer. The waterpark features exciting attractions like Shark Wave’s 18 wave patterns, the 1.2-ton bucket drop at Atlantis, and the high-speed thrilling slides. There are also kid-friendly zones, spa therapy pools, and relaxing lazy rivers.
Address: Jangsa-dong 24-1, Sokcho-si, Gwangwon-do
Hours: 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.
Ticket: 21,000 won – 79,000 won
Naver map: https://naver.me/5chuZ85i
