15 Fun Family Activities in Korea (MUST TRY!)

Xperience Team
05 Sep 2024 - 10 min read

South Korea is indeed a perfect place to have a family holiday. Beside being the current hype holiday destination for almost all the people around the world, there’s also countless fun family activities in Korea that you must try!

From various theme parks to fun places like aquariums, it could be a long list of fun family activities in Korea. Read the list we made below and add some of those fun family activities in Korea to your holiday itinerary.

1. Lotte World Theme Park

Location: 240 Olympic-ro, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea
Opening Hours: 10.30 AM - 8 PM (Monday - Thursday), 10.30 AM - 8.30 PM (Friday - Sunday)

If you want to have an absolute fun family activity in Korea, you should start your itinerary with a visit to the largest indoor theme park in the country, Lotte World Theme Park! Divided into 4 zones, Lotte World Theme Park has a lot of rides to explore for a full day. If you have enough adrenaline, these are the must-try rides for you: Atlantis, Gyro Swing, and French Revolution.

After some adrenaline-pumping rides, you can search for more calming rides. Maybe you should start with the Camelot Carousel or Balloon Ride that allows you to enjoy the surroundings’ scenery.

Lotte World Theme Park

8.8/10

Songpa

AU$70

AU$41

2. Sea Life Busan Aquarium

Location: 266 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea
Opening Hours: 10 AM - 7 PM (Monday - Friday), 10 AM - 8 PM (Saturday - Sunday)

Let’s take a journey and feel like you’re underwater in Sea Life Busan Aquarium! Witness and learn about the great diversity of fishes inside Sea Life Busan Aquarium. Your children, including the little ones, will be amazed by their collections, starting from the colourful little fishes to scary majestic sharks.

The explanations of each collection are very well-told. You also don’t need to worry about the language, because there’s also the English explanation. Don’t miss out on the schedule for feeding the sharks and the penguins. It’s not only your children who will be amazed by the show and the collection (well, they have over 250 species inside!), but you are going to be fascinated as well!

SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium

10.0/10

Haeundae

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3. Legoland Korea

Location: 128 Hajungdo-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Opening Hours: 10 AM - 6 PM (Closed every Tuesday and Wednesday)

Are your kids getting crazy about Lego? Because if they do, visiting Legoland Korea would be the perfect fun activity with family in Korea. With numerous rides in Lego theme, this place is perfect for children of all ages. DUPLO Splash can be the children’s favourite inside, including for toddlers. Older children can explore more, starting from the Junior Driving School, Splash Battle, Anchors Away, and more.

Legoland Korea is divided into several parts, but the most unique part goes to Miniland. It is the miniature of several big and popular areas in Korea, including Busan and Jeju Island.

Aside from the countless rides, you can take a break and do shopping and dining! To save more energy, we recommend you to stay in Legoland Hotel too. It will also excite your children, because, have you seen the all-Lego decoration?!

LEGOLAND Korea Tickets|Chuncheon, Gangwondo

Chuncheon

AU$46

4. Everland Theme Park

Location: 199 Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Opening Hours: 10 AM - 10 PM

There’s another theme park for fun activities with family in Korea. It’s Everland Theme Park, a large park that offers a diverse range of attractions that cater to all ages. The park is divided into themed zones like Global Fair, Zoo-Topia, and Magic Land that surely provide unique experiences each.

Well, this is going to sound so surprising, but did you know that there’s a wooden roller coaster that exists in South Korea? Yup, you can find it here. It is called the T-Express. It’s only 3 minutes, but it’s 3 minutes full of adrenaline jumping.

More rides and attractions, including the park’s extensive gardens and parades are making the theme park worth visiting. Also, you can get up close with animals too in the Lost Valley part!

Everland Theme Park

9.1/10

Yongin (Cheoin)

AU$48

5. Seoul Sky Observatory

Location: Lotte World Tower, 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea
Opening Hours: 10.30 AM - 10 PM

Nothing would be more memorable than taking your family to enjoy the view from the top of the Lotte World Tower. Yup, let’s visit Seoul Sky Observatory to see how beautiful the city is from the height of 555 metres above the ground. To get up there, there’s Sky Shuttle, a double-decker elevator that is the fastest in the world. Even getting up there already offers you a unique experience you won’t find anywhere else.

You can visit Seoul Sky Observatory anytime you want, but we recommend you to visit it at night. The view of the sparkling town seen from above is absolutely magical!

Seoul Sky Observatory

9.0/10

Songpa

AU$27

AU$27

6. Seoul Land Theme Park

Location: 181 Gwangmyeong-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Opening Hours: 10 AM - 10 PM (Monday - Friday), 10 AM - 9.30 PM (Saturday - Sunday)

The next thing to do in Korea with the family is exploring Seoul Land Theme Park, another large amusement park located in Gwacheon. There’s a lot of things to do inside that are suitable for little children, including KidZania, carousel, flying elephants, balloon rides, even a zoo and a waterpark too!

Seoul Land Theme Park also hosts some interesting events. Some are suitable for all ages too. The previous festivals included the “Don’t Let Daddy Know” festival and “Electric Daisy Festival (EDC)”. You can frequently check their social media for more upcoming events.

Seoul Land Theme Park, Seoul Grand Park & Cable Car Experience Tickets

Gwacheon

AU$24

7. COEX Aquarium

Location: Starfield COEX Mall, 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
Opening Hours: 10 AM - 8 PM

You can go to a mall and find another thing to do in Korea with your family. When you go to COEX Mall, you can visit the COEX Aquarium, which offers your family another underwater journey. This aquarium is surprisingly a home to over 40,000 sea creatures. Amazing, right?

Divided into unique themed zones, such as the Amazonia World and Deep Blue Sea Tunnel, every step you take in COEX Aquarium will leave you in awe. The highlight is, of course, the underwater tunnel, where you can feel like you’re underwater and there’s no boundaries between you and the sharks.

COEX Aquarium

6.0/10

Samseongdong

AU$36

AU$30

8. Seoul Zoo

Location: Seoul Grand Park, 102 Daegongwon Gwangjang-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Opening Hours: 9 AM - 6 PM

Well, who doesn’t love a zoo? Lucky for us, there’s a great zoo in Seoul! The Seoul Zoo is indeed a perfect destination for a family outing. It’s going to be both educational and entertaining.

FYI, as one of the largest zoos in South Korea, it houses over 3,000 animals from 350 species. Its well-designed habitats and themed exhibits, like the Tropical Animals and Birds World, make it an engaging place for children to learn about animals.

One of the highlights of the place is the zoo’s elephant enclosure, where you can see these majestic creatures up close. Anyway, Seoul Zoo is also one of the places in Seoul to enjoy the cherry blossoms. So, if you come to Seoul around April, you should try coming here.

Seoul Zoo & Sky Lift: Admission Ticket & Boarding Pass Combo Ticket | South Korea

Gwacheon

AU$20

9. Skyline Luge Busan

Location: 205 Gijanghaean-ro, Gijang, Busan, South Korea
Opening Hours: 10 AM - 8 PM

Trying the Skyline Luge Busan will be one of the best things to do for family. Well, it won’t be an ordinary luge ride because of the stunning views of the city and the coastline around you.

You can ride your luge at several luge tracks, with various difficulty levels and the amount of the twists and turns. If you have older children (aged 6 and above) with a height at least 110 cm can ride the luge alone.

After a scenic chairlift ride to the top of the hill, you can control your descent on the gravity-driven luge carts, which are easy to operate and safe for all ages. Of all the fun family activities in Korea, this one offers a unique experience.

Skyline Luge Busan

Gijang

AU$36

10. Shinhwa Theme Park

Location: Jeju Shinhwa World, 98 Sinhwayeoksa-ro 304beon-gil, Andeok-myeon, 특별자치도, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
Opening Hours: 10 AM - 8 PM

Shinhwa Theme Park in Jeju Island is another family-friendly destination that combines entertainment with the island’s natural beauty. It is a part of Shinhwa World Resort, divided into several zones that are uniquely inspired from Korean myths and legends.

Rides like the Flying Tiger roller coaster and the Larva’s Adventure Zone, based on the popular Korean animated series, are exciting to both children and adults. Don’t forget to wait for the park’s colourful parades and live performances.

Shinhwa Theme Park Tickets | Jeju, Korea

Seogwipo

AU$41

11. Aqua Planet Jeju

Location: 95 Seopjikoji-ro, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
Opening Hours: 9.30 AM - 6 PM

Aqua Planet Jeju is an exciting destination for families, especially those with a love for marine life. As one of the largest aquariums in Asia, it has impressive exhibitions. Just take a look at the Ocean Arena, where daily shows with dolphins and sea lions happen.

The aquarium’s main tank, “The Sea of Jeju,” mimics the local marine environment, showcasing a lot of species like Hammerhead Sharks and Giant Stingrays. Interactive touch pools and a dedicated Kids Zone make it more engaging and educational for children.

Aqua Planet Jeju Tickets

Geochang

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12. Jeju Marine Animal Museum

Location: 689-21, Seoseongil-ro, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju, South Korea
Opening Hours: 9 AM - 6 PM (Closed every Wednesday)

The one among all interesting and educational things to do in Korea with kids is visiting Jeju Marine Animal Museum. It offers a thorough exploration of marine life, including fish, crabs, octopuses, sea lions, and other sea creatures. Through interactive exhibits that show numerous species, you can have a lot of new perspectives about marine life.

There are so many interesting parts of Jeju Marine Animal Museum. The Diorama Hall is very insightful. On the other hand, the Special Shark Pavilion will give you a profound information about all kinds of sharks

Jeju Marine Animal Museum: Admission Ticket | South Korea

Seogwipo

AU$10

13. Songdo Marine Cable Car

Location: 171 Songdohaebyeon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan, South Korea
Opening Hours: 9 AM - 9 PM

It’s time to relax… on a cable car! Try the Songdo Marine Cable Car that will take you from Solbat Park to Amman Park, crossing the waters, rocks, and cliffs from above, including Songdo Beach and Nampo-dong city.

Of course, the view from up there is extraordinary. If you want a more thrilling experience, hop on the Crystal Cabin. It’s the transparent cable car that offers you an obstructed view of the surroundings. See below your feet and you’ll feel like you’re floating!

Busan Air Cruise: Songdo Marine Cable Car Ticket (Same Day Booking Not Allowed) | South Korea

10.0/10

Seo

AU$17

14. Museum Kimchikan

Location: 35-4 Insadong-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Opening Hours: 10 AM - 6 PM (Closed every Monday)

It is very suitable to visit Museum Kimchikan especially when you have older children that are already familiar with the variety of food. If they have known about Kimchi and Kimjang, famous Korean foods that nowadays are easily found everywhere, including outside of Korea itself, you and your family can learn how to make them inside Museum Kimchikan!

If you’re interested, you can also learn to make the kimchi. The museum has various kimchi making programs that you can check on the museum’s official website.

[Seoul] Kimchi Museum - Kimchikan

Insadong

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15. Jeju Sumdo Museum

Location: Seogwipo, South Korea
Opening Hours: 10 AM - 5.30 PM

Jeju Sumdo Museum would be a refreshing yet fun activity for families in Korea. It’s where you can see breathtaking scenes and the island’s iconic basalt rocks that make a geological wonder. If you and your family love to be engaged with nature, this one could be the nicest choice for yours.

Have hands-on experiences like caring for delicate bonsais and strolling through fields of colourful wildflowers. Want more? Pick your own fresh, juicy tangerines straight from the orchard and marvel at the stunning floral displays that make this place a true paradise.

Jeju Sumdo Museum | South Korea

Seogwipo

AU$6

With a lot of fun family activities in Korea, we’re sure your holiday here will be some new core memories! Make sure you have already booked everything you need for your holiday in South Korea through Traveloka. We will always offer you the best prices for hotels, flights, and attraction tickets.

In This Article

• 15 Recommended Fun Family Activities in Korea
• 1. Lotte World Theme Park
• 2. Sea Life Busan Aquarium
• 3. Legoland Korea
• 4. Everland Theme Park
• 5. Seoul Sky Observatory
• 6. Seoul Land Theme Park
• 7. COEX Aquarium
• 8. Seoul Zoo
• 9. Skyline Luge Busan
• 10. Shinhwa Theme Park
• 11. Aqua Planet Jeju
• 12. Jeju Marine Animal Museum
• 13. Songdo Marine Cable Car
• 14. Museum Kimchikan
• 15. Jeju Sumdo Museum
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