10 Amusement Parks in Korea with the Most Pulse-Pounding Attractions

Are you ready to face your fears and experience the thrill of a lifetime? South Korea’s amusement parks are packed with heart-stopping rides that will leave you screaming for more. 

In 2023, South Korea’s tourism industry welcomed approximately 11 million inbound visitors.¹ This shows that now is the perfect time to pack your bags and explore this vibrant country.

From nerve-racking roller coasters to dizzying drop towers, these 10 amusement parks offer the most adrenaline-pumping attractions in the country. 

1. Lotte World (Seoul)

This iconic amusement park boasts a mix of indoor and outdoor thrills. The Gyro Drop and Gyro Swing on Magic Island are notorious for their dizzying drops and swings.

2. Everland (Yongin)

Known for its thrilling roller coasters like T Express, the steepest wooden roller coaster in the world, and the heart-pounding Thunder Falls log flume ride.

3. Seoul Land (Gwacheon)

A classic amusement park with a nostalgic feel. The Black Hole 2000 roller coaster and the Shot Drop free-fall ride are sure to get your adrenaline pumping.

4. Caribbean Bay (Yongin)

While primarily a water park, it features the Mega Storm, a thrilling water slide with a huge funnel and sudden drops.

5. Gyeongju World (Gyeongju)

Home to the Draken, a dive coaster with a 90-degree vertical drop, and the Phyton, a looping roller coaster with multiple inversions.

6. E-World (Daegu)

E-World is a popular theme park that features the iconic 83 Tower with breathtaking views of the city from its observation deck. The park also includes various thrilling rides, such as the Mega Swing 360 and the Hurricane. 

7. Tongdo Fantasia (Yangsan)

The park features both an amusement park and a water park. Known for its Daenggi Train, a unique high-speed mountain coaster that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

8. Vivaldi Park Ocean World (Hongcheon)

Boasts an ancient Egyptian-inspired architecture and features a large sphinx, pyramids, and pharaoh. The park is also home to the Monster Blaster, one of the longest water slides in the world. 

9. Robocar Poli Theme Park (Paju)

It is a children’s theme park based on the popular animated series Robocar Poli. While it’s geared towards younger visitors, the park includes the Poli Rescue Mission, an indoor roller coaster that gives a surprisingly fast and thrilling ride experience.

10. Incheon Aiins World (Incheon)

The park has a range of thrilling rides like the Viking and the Discovery, a pendulum ride that swings high above the park.

With a wide variety of jaw-dropping attractions, stunning views, and fun themes, these 10 Korean amusement parks offer something for everyone.

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1. https://www.statista.com/statistics/709116/south-korea-inbound-visitors/