Things to do in South Korea

Be sure to finalize your itinerary first and confirm which attractions you will actually visit to see if the total cost exceeds 85,000 KRW, making it worth buying the pass. Because our itinerary wasn't planned out until right before departure, I kept hesitating on whether to get the pass. In the end, we decided to have seafood at Gijang, so for the daytime, we arranged to visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (free), then walked over to ride the luge (1), and walked to Lotte World Adventure Busan (2) while browsing the Lotte Department Store. All of these are nearby. Just the admission fee for the theme park for this day, plus the luge, and Spa Land (3) inside Shinsegae Department Store on the second day already exceeded 85,000 KRW. Even though we only used it for these three spots, it was still a great deal. PS: Remember to go on a non-holiday in South Korea, otherwise many places will have huge lines just from waiting. We planned our attractions for a Monday and Tuesday; the amusement park had very few people, and the spa land wasn't crowded either.

An amusement park that's bigger than expected. You first enter a building with three floors. On the bottom floor, there's an ice rink for ice skating. On the first and second levels, there are roller coasters like a ship, Sinbad Adventure, and 3D roller coasters. A parade with K-pop music also takes place in the building. However, we recommend going up the rocks as early as possible to get to Magic Island outside. There, you'll find roller coasters for adults, such as the Haunted House (admission for this attraction costs extra and can be purchased at the castle). The indoor area is more for children. The food stalls are super delicious. We recommend the churros and the yogurt snack. We visited on a Monday, and the wait times were really short in the early morning/afternoon. In the late afternoon, however, you might have to wait for half an hour.

Avoid the queues. Very easy to pre purchase via Klook we bought an all station beach train ticket and travelled from Mipo to Seongjeong then caught it back to The Daritdol Skywalk then walked back to Mipo stopping at the Haewol Skywalk. It’s a completely flat boarded walk so quite easy to walk at your own pace, stop for a drink or something to eat, and to take photos of the scenery, the passing Sky capsules and beach trains. It’s approx 30m wait otherwise for the beach train depending on your timing. if you really want to ride the sky capsule then must book in advance.

The view was spectacular! A must do for all visitors to really get an idea the vastness and infrastructure of this beautiful place. Even the toilets have the same view!! (so check them out - very funny). We took the cable car and there were still some steep steps once we got off. Booking through klook was easy and we knew we could trust that we had our tickets in advance!

We really enjoyed our DMZ tour with Sadie. She was friendly, knowledgeable and very easy to listen to, and gave us plenty of interesting background and stories throughout the day. The Third Infiltration Tunnel and Dora Observatory were definitely highlights, especially being able to look across into North Korea. We also really enjoyed the talk with the North Korean defector and hearing about her experiences firsthand. Sadie explained what to expect at each stop and made sure everyone was looked after without making the day feel rushed. It was a fascinating experience and we came away understanding much more about the DMZ and Korean history. We were very happy to have Sadie as our guide!

Smooth entry. No need to line up. I will recommend going there during the golden hours from 6:00-7:00pm. Give enough time though for the museum located at the ground floor before heading up. Insightful experience.🙂

Got there on a Monday to see my beloved Bao Family 🐼 up close. Although schools were off near Chuseok, it was still relatively quite comfortable to explore Everland on a Monday. I wouldn't say it's too crowded. It's also easy to use, as there is no need to convert the tickets at the counter. The QR code provided can be used to enter Everland directly.

Most hotels in Busan only allow check-in after 5 PM. We arrived at Busan Airport at 7 AM after taking a midnight flight, so we had to think of activities to do in the city before checking into our hotel. That's how we found Centum City SpaLand. We bought tickets online and decided to relax there first. This place is located inside a large shopping mall, right next to a city subway station, and has its own separate entrance (remember to look for the independent entrance; don't try to enter through the mall, as it only opens at 11 AM). Inside, there are separate areas for men and women, with pools of various temperatures. If you're interested, you can try the 'ice and fire' experience to relax your tired body. There are also many sauna-like rooms, including rock salt rooms and ice rooms, where you can sit or lie down as you please – there's definitely a room for everyone. Other amenities include a snack area, a large relaxation area where you can surf the internet and watch TV, and, most uniquely, a restaurant that offers DIY ramen. For one price, you can choose a packet of instant noodles from many varieties, and they provide a noodle cooker, side dishes (kimchi, bean sprouts, sausages, cheese, etc.), and seasonings. Guests can cook their own ramen, and once finished, it tastes a bit like Korean army stew – very interesting! We spent several hours here. It was our first 'attraction' and first experience in Busan. The admission and expenses were not high, so we highly recommend giving it a try!

As a solo traveler, this was such a fun experience, even sharing a cable car with strangers. We ooo’ed and ahh’ed as the cable car took us over water, alongside Songdo beach. I wanted to spend more time around Amnam park but I was short on time and it was way too hot for a brisk hike. The return trip was just as lovely and comfortable.

The railbike experience was absolutely amazing! The beautiful scenery was so relaxing, and the themed tunnels were fantastic, each with its own unique atmosphere. I really enjoyed the combination of nature, sightseeing, and riding the railbike. The alpaca experience was another highlight—I loved interacting with and feeding the animals, and collecting stamps while exploring made it even more fun and memorable. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, especially getting to share it with other travelers. The restaurant food was also really good, and everything made the trip truly memorable. A special mention to our tour guide, who was very responsive, approachable, and attentive. He explained everything clearly and was very understanding and caring toward the tourists. There were times when we got separated or lost, but he always made the effort to find us and make sure we were okay. His patience and care made the whole experience even better! Highly recommended! ❤️✨

A recommended one! Enjoyable & so much fun. Performance was great with dances, acrobatic, and various fun themes. All of the performers were talented, wonderful showmanship & hot of course. Great for group of girl friends or even solo. A must experience, so glad I experienced this one! Hope in future they allow purchase of after show photo oops be an added bonus!

You can pick up your Discover Seoul Pass at Incheon Airport Terminal 2 (T2) on the third floor, at a store with a blue sign that says "TRAVEL MATE & BOOK STORE." This store is very close to the tax refund kiosks, Shake Shack, and Paris Baguette bakery. You can use these landmarks and store signs to find it. Once you enter the "TRAVEL MATE & BOOK STORE," you'll see a counter on the right-hand side near the entrance, but that's not the one. You need to walk to a very small counter on the left-hand side in the middle of the store. Give the QR code to the staff, and they will give you your Discover Seoul Pass. This time, I bought the 24-hour pass. On the first day, I went to the COEX Aquarium in the afternoon and N Seoul Tower in the evening. On the second day, I spent the entire day at Lotte World. It was very cost-effective, and I highly recommend purchasing it.