Throughout the hot summer, waterparks in Gyeonggi Province are extremely popular destinations among residents in the metropolitan area. These waterparks are famous for their massive size and endless attractions. Well then, let’s go dive straight into Gyeonggi Province’s best waterparks!

Caribbean Bay, Yongin

Source: Gyeonggi Tourism Organization Portal writer: Yakbangeui Gamcho (an indispensable thing)

Plenty of people probably think of Caribbean Bay in Yongin when they think of waterparks. Caribbean Bay is not just famous in Gyeonggi Province, but is also a well-known attraction across the country. Recently selected as an outstanding waterpark by the World Waterpark Association, it offers large facilities and plenty of thrilling attractions.

Caribbean Bay was inspired by ports in medieval Spain, and it creates an exotic atmosphere with shipwrecks and subtropical plants. It also features a wide variety of exciting attractions including an outdoor wave pool that creates waves that are up to 2.4m tall as well as an ultra-large combination waterslide called Mega Storm. Come check out Caribbean Bay, a waterpark that needs no further explanations from me.

Source: Caribbean Bay website

※ Event duration: Throughout the year
※ Location: 199, Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi Province
※ Admissions: Adults KRW 74,000 Children/Senior citizens KRW 58,000 (Gold season (July 2 – August 21), Day Ticket price)

※ Website: http://www.everland.com/web/caribbean/main.html

Goyang Onemount

Source: Goyang Onemount website

 Goyang One mount is one of the best examples of an urban waterpark! You can have fun in the water both indoors and outdoors, and in the snowpark full of white snow in the middle of summer, so it’s the perfect place to stay cool and enjoy yourself. Most importantly, there are five different types of waves at Carnival Beach, Korea’s largest indoor wave pool.

Apart from Carnival Beach, key attractions include the Sky Boomerango, which you can enjoy on the rooftop, and the water slide that offer up thrilling experiences in the sweltering heat.

Source: Goyang Onemount website

※ Event duration: Throughout the year
※ Location: 300, Hallyuworld-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi Province
※ Admissions: Different rates for each facility, day, and season

※ Website: http://www.onemount.co.kr/web/?section=onemount&top&sub&key=detail&code

Bucheon Woongjin Play Doci

Source: Woongjin Play Doci website

Woongjin Play Doci in Bucheon is one of the best known urban waterparks featuring an indoor waterpark and snow park, much like Onemount in Goyang. At Woongjin Play Doci, you can enjoy a wide variety of activities such as the spa, waterpark, snowpark, and golf all year round regardless of the season.

Not only does Woongjin Play Doci feature the only indoor skiing slope in Korea, it also has spa facilities that you can use after frolicking in the water. As such, it’s popular among visitors as a multi-theme park. Ticket costs vary depending on the facility, day, and season, so it’s important to make plans that suit you after checking out Woongjin Play Doci’s website!

Source: Woongjin Play Doci website

※ Event duration: Throughout the year
※ Location: Woongjin Play Doci , 2, Jomaru-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi Province
※ Admissions: Adults KRW 46,000 Children KRW 36,000 (High season (June 1 – July 17), All-day Ticket Price)

※ Website: http://www.playdoci.com/index.aspx

Pocheon Cocomong Outdoor Pool

Source: Cocomong Outdoor Pool

Cocomong Outdoor Pool, run by Bears Town, is located in Pocheon. You can cook simple meals at the deck zone which features a children’s pool, outdoor pool, and decks, making it a great place to enjoy some good food while having fun in the water.

Additionally, the pool has shower facilities with hot and cold running water, and you can set up a parasol right next to the pool, making it even more popular among families on vacation. Cocomong Outdoor Pool also has snack corners, medical centers, and more, making it a great value for money waterpark.

Source: Cocomong Outdoor Pool

※ Event duration: Different each month (refer to website)
※ Location: 27, Geumgang-ro 2536beon-gil, Naechon-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi Province
※ Service hours: 09:00 – 17:30 (subject to weather conditions)

※ Website: http://www.bearstown.com/activity/swim.asp

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