7 fun things to do at Jeju 9.81 Park

If you’ve been to South Korea, then you’ve probably heard of the famous Jeju Island. Apart from the island’s scrumptious local seafood, beautiful beaches, and other attractions like Hallasan National Park, Osulloc Tea Museum, and Jeju Stone Park, one must-visit in Jeju is the Jeju 9.81 Park!

Creatively named after the acceleration of gravity (9.81m/s²), Jeju 9.81 Park is the country’s first-ever non-motorized racing theme park. Here, speed racing is allowed with the help of gravity (gravity racing). As you race down the tracks, you’ll also be delighted with stunning views of the Jeju Sea and Hallasan Mountain. Gravity racing may be the main attraction, but there are still other activities you can do here as well, so sit back, relax, and read on to find out more!

Before you head to Jeju 9.81 Park, you have to know their opening hours first. They’re open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Make sure to arrive in the morning so you have more time to try and experience all the activities they offer at the theme park!

Jeju 9.81 Park offers several activities that everyone can enjoy! From thrill-seeking adventures to laid-back activities, they have it here. Curious? Here are 7 fun things to do at the theme park:

Starting our list of things to do in Jeju 9.81 Park is the main event — Race 981! Before you race, you’ll have to choose among three vehicle options first: GR-E, Junior GR-D, and GR-X.

This motorless eco-friendly racing will take you downhill as you ride and enjoy beautiful sea views, then uphill as you admire mountain views. The track you’ll take on has curves and slopes along the way, so make sure to fasten your seatbelts throughout the drive!

Thrill-seekers will love this next experience on our list — Heal Swing! This extreme swing spins 360 degrees, so get ready to feel the thrill throughout your whole body. Whether you’re a kid or an adult, you are allowed to take on this giant swing that will give you a good view of Jeju’s blue skies.

This next activity on our list is much like Race 981, just make it a VR (virtual reality) version! You can try gravity racing at Meta 981 after you’ve tried the actual thing for a different type of experience. Some even try the VR version first before going on to the actual race, just to see what they signed up for.

Meta 981 is especially perfect for those who can’t ride at Race 981 because of age or height restrictions or even due to bad weather.

If you love action movies and would love to experience being an action movie star, then this indoor laser tag is a good start! Once you’re all set and ready to play, you’ll enter the battlefield filled with shooting professionals such as yourself. There’s a scope that you can use as a guide to lock your target as well. Players must be aged 14+ and at least 150 cm tall to be able to join the laser tag survival game.

Up for some sports games? If yes is your answer to that question, then be sure to drop by Sports Lab! At Sports Lab, you can play virtual sports games like basketball, soccer, bowling, table tennis, and archery. There are 15 sports for you to do here, so maximize your experience and try them all!

It’s bumper cars with a twist — no steering wheels, only joysticks! At Ringggo, each bumper car is equipped with a shiny LED light which makes the experience even cooler than it already is. To fully enjoy this activity, make sure you bump as many cars as you can! Drivers of the bumper cars should be at least 120 cm tall, and passengers must be 100-120 cm tall. The total weight of both passenger and driver should be less than 120 kg.

Now you’re probably thinking, “What’s the difference between Pro Arena and Arena?” Well, both are laser tag survival games, but here at Arena, you don’t have to be a shooting professional to get a chance to play! The laser tag game at Arena is open to all, so make sure to have your family and friends tag along.

Once you’re done exploring all the fun attractions and activities, make sure to drop by Garage 981 to get souvenirs and other Jeju products to take home for yourself or as gifts for your loved ones. 

If you want to grab a bite or take a break, go to Booster Station for sandwiches, churros, sodas, and hotdogs; or to Onatz to try (and take home!) Jeju’s exclusive rice donuts filled with flavorful cream! There’s also Lounge’X if you’re more into coffee.

Now that you know how you can explore Jeju 9.81 Park to the fullest, go ahead and take a trip to Jeju ASAP! Safe travels!