Day 6 - Yongjin-si

Entrance to Everland Theme Park

"The highlight of the entire trip by far for most of us is the visit to Everland Theme Park. We got a chance to experience first hand the thrill of riding a roller coaster on a wooden track and dared to venture out of our comfort zone to try other adventurous rides.

There was one point in time when we were lost and we tried asking for directions from the Koreans. Though they were not fluent in English, they did their best in conveying the message through various sign/body languages.

The theme park also offers a great opportunity for families to bond and interact with one another, thus further deepening their relationship. It is also a popular destination where the local teens love to hang out at; showing the impact of American culture on the Koreans.

A liger (cross-breed between a lion and tiger) at Everland safari

Nearing the end of our time in Everland, there was a sudden heavy downpour. The harsh torrents of rain pelted against our skin with no mercy. We struggled and raced through the theme park, enduring the painful pierce of each and every drop of rain that fell upon us. It took more than just an umbrella and raincoat to survive through this unforgiving storm; teamwork was what pulled us through during this "trying" period. 

Though our time spent at Everland Theme Park was rather short, many wonderful memories of the fun we had with one another will remain etched in our memory. We will definitely look forward to returning here for another blast of our time!"

Xavier & Benjamin, DME/1A/07

After dinner, the group spent the rest of the evening exploring and shopping at Dongdaemun. The fashion and goods sold here resemble those found at Bugis Village but at lower prices and in wider variety.

Night out at Dongdaemun Shopping District