After our good and fun memories from the past 2 days of City tour, and Nami Island, we allotted our 3rd day to Everland for some rides and sleigh ride experience.
1. Heavy Brunch buffet in Self BarBefore we head off to Everland, we decided to have a buffet Korean lunch first. We can still remember how good the Korean meat buffet is from our Busan trip in Nov 2013, so we ensured that it will happen again, in Seoul. After some research, I’ve found a famous, local buffet named Self Bar.
*Update as of Oct 2015: Some of our co-budget travelers informed me that this Self Bar branch is already closed.
Self Bar – unlimited korean BBQ
Self Bar
The place is very famous for its unlimited grilled meat plus other korean dishes. It’s really worth it for a price of only 11,000 krw. Most of the people eating here are students and locals.
Self Bar’s meat section!
Personally, I was astounded with the freezer full of unlimited chadolbagi!!!
Freezer full of Chadolbagi!!!
If I go back to Seoul, I will definitely try this again!
Self Bar’s unlimited meat section
How to go: Go to Cheonggyecheon, then exit # 4. Then, follow the map below. If you are still confused, ask help from the receptionist in your hostel so they can teach you the easier way to go to Self Bar. You can also try their other branch in Hapjeong.
How to go to Self Bar, Jonggak station
Cost: 11,000 krw per person, unlimited food. No additional charges.
Other notes: AS of Oct 2015, this branch is already closed.
2. Everland
Initially, I tried to choose between Lotte World and Everland, but since it snowed, and we badly want to try the sleigh ride , then we opted for the latter.
Mom and Dad in Everland’s entrance
Me and Everland’s famous tree
We are not really super fond of scary roller coasters and thrilling rides, but the feeling of being a kid again is something I’m looking forward in amusement parks. Also, I super love to take stolen shots of cute babies in costumes! (Of course, I ask permission first from their parents).
Very cute korean baby in Polar bear jacket
Children chatting in the cable car
Boy having fun in Everland
The trip going to Everland is about 1 hour long. You will pass by a mountain range of snow! Perfect while singing Winter Wonderland 🙂
Baby sheep in Everland’s petting station
I actually like Everland since it has a very cozy and great scenery apart from the rides. During winter they have sleigh rides, and night illumination, and for spring the park has lots of Tulips!
The T-Express. World’s second steepest wooden roller coaster
It features a different realm of childhood fun. Just think of having Pororo instead of Madagascar, sleigh rides versus ferris wheel, and a world’s 2nd steepest WOODEN roller coaster versus a metal one. Exciting right? And, I forgot to say, that there is a cable car ride to transfer you from one area to another!
Floaters/seats for the sleigh ride
My sister being pulled by the automatic machine in the Basic Sleigh ride
Basic Sleigh Ride slope. The easiest track that is suited for kids. You need to push yourself to slide.
The “advanced” sleigh ride- for adults and those who want a more thrilling ride
How to go:Take the subway, and alight at Gangnam station. Take exit # 10, cross the street, and stay in the bus stop in the middle of the road. Wait for bus 5002, and this bus will bring you straight to Everland’s bus stop station. One way ticket is 2100 won. You can use your T-money card for this. Going back from Everland to Gangnam is the same route. Just wait for bus 5002 that will bring you back to Gangnam.
The bus stop is in the lane of the greenish-blue shed you can see in the right side of the picture.
The shuttle bus station to and from Everland
Cable car ride in between different areas of the park. That’s how big Everland is!
Must try rides: T-express, Advanced Sleigh ride path (open only during winter), and Double Rock Spin
Cost: Normal one day ticket costs 46,000 krw. But, if you will be going to Seoul before July 31, 2014,you can click here to get the DISCOUNTED ticket for only 37,000 krw! (You only need to present the printed coupon). Actually, when we visited Everland, we only paid 27,000 krw, because we got a big discount coupon from the Grand Korean Sale last February 2014. Roundtrip bus ticket is only 4,200 per person.
That ends our day 3 in Seoul! Watch out for the rest of our family adventure in Seoul!
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For other posts, you can refer to my Budget Travel in Korea series.
BUSAN:
SEOUL:
- Korean Visa Requirements and How to Apply?
- Part 1 – Seoul Korea Budget Travel – DIY Guide
- Part 2 – Seoul Korea Budget Travel – Itinerary and Budget
- Part 3 – Seoul, Korea Budget Travel – Day 1 – Changdeokgung Palace, Samcheong-dong, Bukchon Hanok Village, Namsan Tower, Dongdaemun Market
- Part 4- Seoul, Korea Budget Travel – Day 2 – Nami Island, Namdaemun Market, Myeongdong Cat Café
- Part 5 – Seoul, Korea Budget Travel-Day 3 -Self Bar, Everland
- Part 6 – Seoul, Korea Budget Travel-Day 4 –Namdaemun Market and Incheon International Airport
- Part 7- Seoul, Korea Budget Travel – Cat Café in Myeongdong
- Part 8-Seoul, Korea Budget Travel – Myeongdong Gyoza Food Experience!
- Part 9- Seoul, Korea Budget Travel-Notes and Personal Learnings about South Korea
- Myeongdong Wonder Dogs Cafe
- Funtastic Tours Korea- Affordable tours and Nami Island + Petite France experience
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Hi Marianne, Thank you for this post! I will be going to Korea next year and will try to visit Everland. I would just like to clarify regarding the bus going to Everland Bus Station. After arriving in Everland Bus Station, do we need to ride another bus? I’m confused especially when returning from Everland to Gangnam. Thank you!
When did you go korea?(the pics) its so beautiful! I want to experience it!
Hi Ally! These pictures were taken last February 2014. I also came back last December 2014 and these are my photos during that trip: http://mariannedanetrinidad.com/funtastic-korea-affordable-tour-service-in-seoul-korea/
Hi! I would just want to ask where did you get your discount coupon to Everland during the Korean grand Sale? Thanks! 🙂
Hi Ava- I got it in Doota Mall. During the Grand Sale, they have a kiosk where they offer discount coupons. Also, Everland website has a discount coupon that you need to print but offers a lesser discount than the one in Grand Sale.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience in South Korea. We are going there on oct 26-30. I will be travelling with my husband and 2 girls only (8yr and 4yr). I got stressed because I am worried we’ll get lost and will waste a lot of time understanding the train system. I have been told that it is complicated. I tried researching how to get to Nami and Everland (since they are on our top list). The more I read the moreI felt that we will get lost…not until I saw your blog! Gives me hope! What can I say I worry too much
Thanks a lot Tere for your good words! The only tricky part when going to Nami Island is buying to ticket from ITX Train station to Gapyeong (Nami). There are no English machines, so we need to approach kind korean-asian/american foreginers to help us buy a ticket. Hopefully when you visit there, there will be a staff to help you, OR if you can buy online, then it will be ok as well 🙂 http://mariannedanetrinidad.com/part-4-part-4-seoul-korea-budget-travel-day-2-nami-island-and-myeongdong-cat-cafe/
Hi,
Thank you for this. My family will be going to korea this november and I am in cgarge of our itenerary. Your blog has helped me a lot.
May O know the easiest way to go to gangnam station fr myeongdong?