Everland Park
Large amusement park with roller coasters and zoo
Everland, near Yongin, is South Korea's largest theme park with roller coasters, themed zones, a safari zoo and seasonal flower festivals; visitors come for rides and family attractions.
Everland at a Glance#
Address: 199 Everland-ro, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Website: https://www.everland.com/
Hours: Hours vary seasonally; typically 10:00am-6:00pm (extended hours during holidays)
Admission: Adult day tickets KRW 56,000-60,000 (prices vary with promotions)
About Everland#
Everland is South Korea’s largest theme park, located in Gyeonggi Province near Yongin, combining themed zones, roller coasters, animal exhibits and seasonal festivals. The park is organized into multiple themed areas that cater to families and thrill-seekers alike.
Major roller coasters, family rides, a safari or zoo area and seasonal flower displays and events that draw large weekend crowds. The park presents both high-adrenaline attractions and landscaped garden areas for broader appeal.
Everland opened in the mid-1970s and has been developed into a full resort complex with supporting visitor facilities and events programming. Management and investment over several decades have expanded its ride offerings and themed areas.
The park sits in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, to the south of Seoul and is served by road links and shuttle services that connect it with the capital.
- Scale: South Korea’s largest theme park with a wide mix of thrill rides, family attractions and seasonal events.
- Origins: Originally opened in 1976 and developed into a full-scale theme park and resort complex operated by a major domestic corporation.
What to See#
- Park zones and themed areas: Global Fair and themed zones that group attractions into areas such as European-style rides, American-themed coasters, and family-oriented zones.
- Seasonal attractions: Adjacent seasonal and supplementary attractions including gardens and event spaces used for seasonal festivals and parades.
How to Get to Everland#
Take the Everline to Giheung Station (transfer from Seoul Subway Line 1/ or Bundang Line), then local shuttle buses or the park’s direct bus services from Seoul and surrounding cities. Private cars and tour buses are also common.
Tips for Visiting Everland#
- Go on weekdays to avoid long queues; arrive at opening and head to T-Express if thrill rides are a priority.
- Purchase express passes only for peak seasons to save significant queue time on the most popular rides.
- In winter check park hours-some outdoor attractions may close due to weather.
Best Time to Visit Everland#
Spring and autumn offer the best weather and seasonal displays; weekdays outside school holidays are least crowded.
Weather & Climate near Everland#
Everland's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) - Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1318 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - 1° | -7° | 23 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Acceptable | -7° - 4° | -5° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| March | Good | -1° - 9° | 2° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.0h |
| May | Very Good | 11° - 22° | 16° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.0h |
| June | Very Good | 16° - 26° | 21° | 139 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 1.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.5h |
| July | Good | 21° - 28° | 24° | 341 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.3h |
| August | Good | 21° - 28° | 25° | 280 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.4h |
| September | Good | 14° - 24° | 19° | 151 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 7° - 18° | 13° | 49 mm | some cloud | 79% | 1.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Good | 0° - 10° | 4° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 1.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Acceptable | -6° - 4° | -4° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |