Everland Resort (Korean: 에버랜드 리조트) is a theme park and vacation resort located in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. It is owned and operated by Samsung Everland. The resort opened in April, 1976, as a single theme park (Everland), but developed into a resort with water parks, hostels, speedways, golf course and museums.
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| Industry | Amusement parks and resorts |
|---|---|
| Founded | April 1976 |
| Headquarters | Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
| Owner | Samsung Everland |
| Website | Official website |
| Everland Resort | |
| Hangul | 에버랜드 리조트 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Ebeoraendeu Rijoteu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ebŏraendŭ Rijot'ŭ |
Attractions
editEverland Resort has two main entertainment sections: Everland and Caribbean Bay.
Units
editEverland
editCaribbean Bay
editCaribbean Bay is South Korea's largest (2010) water park. The outdoor zone is not open all year due to weather conditions (Winter and Rainy Seasons). The aquatic center(inside) opens all year.[1] It is divided into 5 distinct zones.
Wild River
editWild River (opened in summer 2008) is a zone for more advanced water play. It has 6 water tube slides including the Tower Bumerango.
Sea Wave
editMain attraction in the Sea Wave zone is the Wave Pool. It generates 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in) artificial waves. It also has a sandy rest zone.
Aquatic Center
editAquatic Center is an indoor zone in Caribbean Bay. It has several regular pools, 3 water slides, indoor wave pool, spas, and saunas. It is open all year.
Fortress
editFortress is a water-themed ride. It has streaming pool (called "Lazy Pool"), a Surfing Ride, an Adventure pool and spas.
Bay Slide
editBay Slide is a water ride located within the park. It has 6 tube rides and 3 water bobsleighs.
Everland Speedway
editEverland Speedway is South Korea's first racing track. The speedway has held racing events of various scales. It also gives opportunities to experience and enjoy race car driving for ordinary people with no previous racing experience.
Home Bridge
editHome Bridge is a hostel at Everland Resort.
Glen Rose
editGlen Rose is a golf course at Everland Resort.
Ho-am Art Museum
editEvent
editEverland will host the tulip festival from April 16 to April 29, marking the beginning of the nation's flower festival with warm spring. The tulip festival period is also extended until 9 p.m. every night.[2]
Samsung Transportation Museum
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References
edit- ^ "Everland". visitseoul.net. Seoul Metropolitan Government. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
- ^ "Everland Tulip Festival".
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