Description: If you are looking for something to do that will not cost you any money except for transportation fare, Seoul Grand Children's Park is the place.
Seoul Grand Children's Park is a massive park filled with flowering trees, great beds of flowers, a small pond, fields of grass for children and families to play and picnic upon, a zoo, giant greenhouse, circus, aviary, and even an amusement park. In addition to these attractions are special events including dancers, singing contests, and art exhibits. At one time, it was the largest such park in all of Asia, but others have taken its place.
Surprisingly for such a large park, there is no admission fee, and guests are able to wander in and out at will. Of course, some of the events, such as the Elephant Show, rides on the camels, the circus, and the amusement park rides will require you to pay, but there are more than enough attractions that are free that makes this an excursion for those on a limited budget. Just walking around the park will take you about two hours, and if you add the various shows and attractions, a full day could easily be spent here.
The park is located near a number of large universities and is popular with young lovers trying to escape the watchful eyes of their seniors. The vast expanses of grass and fields make it an ideal site to just sit in the shade on those hot summer evenings and talk with friends and family.
The amusement park makes it extremely popular with small children, but the rides are not exactly that exciting, and may not interest older children. However, some of the events, such as the B-boy contest and the elephant show, might interest older children.
The zoo, while small, is filled with a variety of animals, but unfortunately guests do not honor the signs requesting the animals not be fed or bothered. The aviary has a large assortment of birds, and it, like the zoo, does not quite match up to the larger park and zoo in southern Seoul.
Transportation to the park is extremely convenient. There are a number of buses that go directly to the front of the park, but considering traffic conditions in Seoul, it might be easier and faster to take the subway. A subway station is directly in front of the main gate.
Dress comfortably and be prepared to walk about the park. It is often crowded on the weekends with families and on the weekdays with school children. There are a number of places to eat, most of it Korean food, but there is also a fast food restaurant selling hamburgers and such near the amusement park.
While this place may not appeal to the average tourists, anyone staying in Seoul for more than a couple of weeks may find it a comfortable place to relax and avoid the hustle and bustle of Seoul.
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