Seogwipo activities for families with kids include everything from outdoor adventures to unique museums and classic amusement parks where you can ride, eat and play all day. You can visit cascading waterfalls and serene, forested pools, or head for speciality parks themed after popular children's characters. You can relax on the beach or visit museums dedicated to air and space technology, optical illusions and fun kids' educational activities.
You can even get back to nature and escape the hustle and bustle as you reconnect as a family. From thrill rides to the thick canopies of pine forests, check out some of the best family things to do in Seogwipo with your kids.
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Soesokkak
Visit a hidden gem of nature
- Ævintýri
- Fjölskyldur
- Myndatökur
Soesokkak is an estuary formed by lava flows over thousands of years, offering unique geography, interesting natural formations, hiking and nature experiences. Once called Soedun due to the shape of it resembling a prone cow, the name was changed when a natural pond was created from the combination of fresh and saltwater sources. This spot is a hidden gem of the local nature scene, famed for rock formations and thick, verdant pine forests.
You can also take a ride on the famed Teu raft to explore every corner of the estuary as you pull yourself along on a rope to capture the unique views in an equally unique way. Soesokkak is 33 minutes east of the city centre by bus.
Staðsetning: 138 Soesokkang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
Opnunartími: 24/7
Símanúmer: +82 64-732-1562
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Shinhwa Theme Park
Explore a fantasy animation adventure world
- Ævintýri
- Fjölskyldur
Jeju Shinhwa World offers a classic adventure amusement attraction with thrill rides, games, food and fun based on famous local animation characters from TUBAn Animation Studio. Here kids can ride one of the only rollercoasters in the region, Dancing Oscar, while wandering through an exciting world of quirky animated creatures. They'll start at Rotary Park, make their way through Oscar's New World jungle city, and finally emerge in Larva's Adventure Village.
The park offers 15 state-of-the-art rides and attractions, virtual reality experiences and live entertainment. It's only about an hour south of the city centre by bus.
Staðsetning: Jeju-do, Seogwipo-si, Andeok-myeon, Sinhwayeoksa-ro, 30498 KR, South Korea
Opnunartími: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm
Símanúmer: +82 64-908-6893
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Jeongbang Waterfall
Witness one of Jeju's famous falls
- Ævintýri
- Fjölskyldur
Jeongbang Waterfall is a famed seaside waterfall offering spectacular photo opportunities as you watch the water cascade down 23 metres into a sheltered cove pool. This famous waterfall is an awe-inspiring sight to see, especially when it rains, and it's the subject of many local legends, some revolving around the spirit of a holy dragon that lives beneath the falls, and others regarding the falls' relationship to Emperor Jin of China. The area is remarkably photogenic, with crystal-clear deep waters, cool mists and ragged cliffs covered by verdant foliage.
Whether you're here for the legends or the picture-perfect scenery, these falls are a joy for adults and kids alike. It's only a 15-minute bus ride from the city centre.
Staðsetning: 37 Chilsimni-ro214beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
Opnunartími: Daily from 9 am to 6 pm
Símanúmer: +82 64-733-1530
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Alive Museum Jeju
See what it's like to be part of the art
- Ævintýri
- Fjölskyldur
- Óvenjulegt
Alive Museum Jeju is a 4D museum dedicated to unusual art and optical illusions with tons of interactive exhibits and plenty of photo opportunities for families. This is among the largest museums of its kind in the world and is divided into 5 zones. The first of these explores Optical Illusion Art, with the remainder looking at Media Art, Object Art, Sculpture Art and French Provence Art. This art museum/theme park is spread over 10,000 square metres of adventure.
Most of the exhibits are fully interactive, placing you within the art. It's only about a half-hour bus ride west from the city centre.
Staðsetning: Jeju-do, Seogwipo-si, Saekdal-dong, 2629 KR, South Korea
Opnunartími: Daily from 10 am to 7 pm
Símanúmer: +82 64-805-0888
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Soingook Theme Park
Feel like a giant, then head to Wonderland
- Ævintýri
- Fjölskyldur
- Óvenjulegt
Soingook Theme Park is a unique play park where you'll feel like a giant as you explore detailed miniature recreations of famous world sites. Here you can tower over the Statue of Liberty, the Tower Bridge, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Seated Buddha, the Parthenon, Mount Rushmore, the White House and many others. You can also follow the White Rabbit into Wonderland where you can play croquet with the Queen of Hearts, take part in a Mad Tea Party, and encounter Humpty Dumpty, Tweedledee and Tweedledum.
This fun adventure park is an entirely different kind of play experience where you'll see sites from all over the world and engage your imagination. It's about 38 minutes north of the city centre.
Staðsetning: Jeju-do, Seogwipo-si, Andeok-myeon, Jungsanganseo-ro, 1878 KR, South Korea
Opnunartími: Daily from 8.30 am to 6 pm
Símanúmer: +82 64-794-5400
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Hello Kitty Island
Explore the world of the cute, pink cartoon cat
- Fjölskyldur
- Sögu
- Óvenjulegt
Hello Kitty Island is a museum entirely dedicated to the world of Hello Kitty and is filled with attractions, exhibits, a gift shop, interactive fun, films and even food. You can explore thousands of iterations of the famous kitty cat character from her first origins through to the modern day. Kids can enjoy everything from sweet treats inspired by the character and her friends to 3D projections of Hello Kitty films in the screening room. Activity corners feature ink stamping stations and colouring zones.
Allow your inner child to run wild right alongside your kids in this world of all things pink. It's only 39 minutes west of the city centre.
Staðsetning: 340 Hanchang-ro, Andeok-myeon, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
Opnunartími: Daily from 9 am to 6 pm
Símanúmer: +82 64-792-6114
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Teddy Bear Museum Jeju
See a teddy bear 'Gulliver's Travels' diorama
- Fjölskyldur
- Sögu
- Óvenjulegt
Teddy Bear Museum Jeju is a famous South Korean museum dedicated entirely to fluffy, cuddly, stuffed animals and showcasing thousands of teddy bears from all over the world. Some of the museum's highlights are full dioramas created with stuffed bears, including a scene from 'Gulliver's Travels'. You can also see the smallest teddy bear in the world as well as a bear that's a tribute to Leonardo da Vinci's famous Vitruvian Man drawing.
This unique museum is not just a tribute to all things teddy bear, it also offers a unique and quirky look at the way these bears have been represented throughout history and literature. It's just 30 minutes west of the city centre.
Staðsetning: 2889 Saekdal-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
Opnunartími: Daily from 9 am to 6 pm
Símanúmer: +82 64-738-7600
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Yongmeori Beach (용머리해안)
Explore stunning natural geological formations
- Ævintýri
- Pör
- Fjölskyldur
Yongmeori Beach (용머리해안) is the spot to go for stunning rock formations, coastal caves, seaside cliffs and truly majestic scenery. While this isn't a spot for swimming and sunbathing, it is an ideal spot for taking next-level photographs and enjoying a wide range of outdoor adventures. The spot where Sanbangsan Mountain stretches to the sea is said to look like a dragon's head emerging from the water.
The coastal walking path here is a popular spot for date nights, and it's also a place where you can buy fresh sea cucumbers and seafood. It's 26 minutes west of the city centre.
Staðsetning: Jeju-do, Seogwipo-si, South Korea
Opnunartími: Daily from 9 am to 5 pm
Símanúmer: +82 64-794-2940
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Jeju Aerospace Museum (제주항공우주박물관)
Learn about air and space travel
- Fjölskyldur
- Sögu
- Óvenjulegt
Jeju Aerospace Museum (제주항공우주박물관) is one of the largest museums in Asia dedicated to aerospace science. It offers an entertaining, interactive approach to education, with thousands of exhibits related to air, space, astronomy, exploration and flight. It's particularly famed for the astounding panoramic views from the 2nd floor. Kids can explore such exhibits as the Aviation Hall, Thunderbolt Racing, the Space Hall, the Children's Hall and a themed hall with rotating exhibits. The Outdoor Exhibition Area offers the chance to see real vehicles up close.
Kids can learn how to make an air rocket and air glider, among other activities. It's about an hour from the city centre to the southwest.
Staðsetning: 218 Nokchabunjae-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
Opnunartími: Tuesday–Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday from 8 am to 6 pm
Símanúmer: +82 64-800-2000
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Seri World (세리월드)
Enjoy an experience-based theme park
- Fjölskyldur
- Sögu
- Óvenjulegt
Seri World (세리월드) is an amusement theme park that's packed full of thrill rides, games, live entertainment and an experience-based ride all over the world. Here you can ride go-karts, see the world-famous Jeju World Cup Stadium, get into a hot air balloon that will float you over the island and explore an extreme sports area where you can get your pulse pounding with a variety of exciting outdoor adventures. You can relax and swim in the outdoor pool. You can even go horse riding to create some unforgettable memories.
Seri World is a play and theme park that's ideal for memory-making for the entire family. It's 15 minutes west of the city centre.
Staðsetning: Jeju-do, Seogwipo-si, Beophwan-dong, 877, South Korea
Opnunartími: Daily from 9 am to 7 pm
Símanúmer: +82 64-739-8254
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