To travel with your loved ones is a blessing. To visit South Korea with your family is a blast! With beautiful sights, sublime-tasting food, fascinating culture, and so much more, there are always fun and wholesome experiences to have in South Korea, great for parents and children of all ages.
So pack your bags, and remember to bring your selfie sticks. You’ll want to capture all your happy moments in South Korea, during these 8 family-friendly activities!
Wear the Hanbok together
Hanbok has been the traditional Korean clothing since the late 19th Century, popularised during the Joseon dynasty. There are formal and semi-formal designs, made with comfort, style and modesty in mind, while capturing the colourful, refined and joyful vibes of South Korean culture.
For women, the Hanbok is a two-piece with a high-waist skirt called Chima, and a jacket called Jeogori. For men, a loose-fitting trousers called Baji, and the men’s version of the Jeogori jacket. The costumes are an evergreen tradition for South Koreans today. Besides traditional festivals and ceremonies, people can don the Hanbok for everyday outings. And they take pride and joy when travellers wear it, too. It’s a show of great respect for their culture.
You can easily rent the Hanbok with your family for photo-shoots, and even travel about while wearing them. There are plenty of Hanbok rental shops at every tourist attraction, with a range of prices and lovely designs. Visiting historic sites in Hanbok will also grant you and your loved ones free entry!
Cook like a South Korean
While there’s a world of yummy South Korean street foods you should absolutely savour with your family, Korean cuisine is also a wonderful home-cooked experience. And, you can actually try your hand at making authentic Korean delights on your holiday! There’s a variety of cooking programs for international visitors in the capital city of Seoul. You’ll get to learn the authentic foodie classics such as Kimchi, Bulgogi barbecue, Bibimbap rice bowl, chewyTteok rice cakes, royal delicacies, and traditional Korean family meal dishes. So join a cooking lesson program and enjoy a unique gastronomic adventure with your loved ones!
Explore the beauty of Hangang River
Hangang is the great river that flows through Seoul. With 31 majestic bridges across the metropolis, 11 subway lines that run below the waters, as well as many historic sites, scenic trails, and spellbinding cityscape all along the river.
Enjoy a family picnic at one of the Hangang Parks, or ride out to an exclusive zone of the river in a circular Tubester boat and have a floating picnic! You can also enjoy a leisurely bike ride along the beautiful riverbank, and savour the tasty local foods.
Round up the day with an evening river cruise, and witness the awesome Moonlight Rainbow Fountain by the Banpodaegyo Bridge – the world’s longest bridge fountain in 2008’s Guinness Book of World Records. A spectacular show of dancing lights and water art that’s sure to wow you and your loved ones.
Have lots of smiles & laughter at Lotte World
Lotte World is the premier South Korean theme park, packed with a fabulous shopping mall, folk museum, ice rink, hotel, as well as two major park zones. Lotte World Adventure is the world’s largest indoor amusement park, with thrilling rides, joyful parades, fun performances, and yummy snacks and foods from around the world. The outdoor lakeside Magic Island similarly offers a great variety of amusements and attractions for your family to experience!
Enjoy more outdoor fun at the Children’s Grand Park
The Children’s Grand Park is another amusement park in Seoul, but with a nature and outdoorsy theme that’s great for kids. Enjoy the scenic hills through cosy hiking trails. Have a fun time at the zoo, as well as the variety of outdoor rides. Or play tennis and futsal with your family. Also check out the fun outdoor performances. The Children’s Grand Park is made to offer entertainment and education, perfect for your little ones to enjoy.
Take a happy, goofy family pic at a photobooth
Instant photobooths are a popular sight in South Korea, not just in malls, but even along the city streets. Koreans love to have impromptu photo sessions when they’re out with friends and family – always in fun, goofy poses that captures their closeness with each other. The photobooths are designed for groups, and they can snap a set of 4 to 8 photos in a timed sequence. Every pic is a shared happy moment, so be sure to have yours with your family!
Experience the colourful Gamcheon Culture Village
Busan is the second largest South Korean city, replete with spellbinding landscapes and authentic traditional vibes. The Gamcheon Culture Village is among the many must-visit sights. A colourful tight-knit community of houses and lanes built upon a mountain, dubbed the Machu Picchu of South Korea. It is also a beautiful art village, with a small museum that tells the community’s history, alleys filled with multi-coloured murals, a plethora of traditional souvenirs to buy, and breath-taking spots for family photos. There are also traditional Korean handicraft workshops that you can join, and create your own unique souvenirs with your loved ones.
Be spellbound by the scenic Haeundae shore
Haeundae is a seaside district of Busan city, with the famed Haeundae Beach. A shoreline of lush green hills, sandy beaches and azure waves. And you can see it all with your family on a relaxing train or carriage.
For a scenic tour along the coast, the Haeundae Beach Train is the way to go. A cosy battery-powered train with 6 stops from Mipo to Songjeong in 4.8km.
For an intimate overview of the coastal landscape, the Haeundae Sky Capsule offers a colourful private cabin carriage that brings you above the coastline along an elevated railway. The Sky Capsule moves slower than the Beach Train, so your family can take your time to enjoy the mesmerising landscape, and snap as many beautiful photos as you like.
It’s always lovely in South Korea
The above are some of the fun and wholesome things to enjoy with your family in South Korea. Discover more wonderful sights and spots to explore at Visit Korea Year 2023-2024 and Korea Tourism Organization websites.
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