A Day Trip to Jamsil: Lotte World, Aquarium, and Delicious Eats!
- Place
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Lotte World Adventure
롯데월드 어드벤처 - Region
- Songpa-gu, Seoul
- Address
- 서울 송파구 올림픽로 240
- Coordinates
- 37.5113096112036, 127.098141751177
To w Hyokkung and I finally embarked on our long-awaited September trip to Jamsil! Our goal was to fulfill last year's promise of visiting Lotte World Adventure(롯데월드 어드벤처), and we packed our two-day itinerary with everything from thrilling (or for me, tasty) amusement park visits to relaxing massages and hearty meals. While some parts of the trip were a bit surprising—like my unexpected allergy battle at the park—every stop taught us more about our unique travel style. This guide covers a fulfilling course including the aquarium, a unique pig's shank dinner, and a perfect hangover-curing noodle lunch, making it a well-rounded experience for anyone visiting the Jamsil area.
Lotte World Adventure: Churros, Photo Ops, and Lessons Learned
For someone like me who isn't a fan of scary rides, Lotte World is primarily a destination for delicious snacks and aesthetic photos. We indulged in the mandatory amusement park churros, beaded ice cream, and even some hearty Mozzarella Spam Egg Mari from School Food.
However, we discovered that being indoors for too long triggered our allergies, resulting in headaches and runny noses. If you're sensitive like us, I recommend balancing your time with the outdoor Magic Island area. While we enjoyed taking "Life Four-cut" photos, we ended up leaving a bit early to prepare for our next course.
Amusement Park Snack Checklist
Amusement parks aren't complete without the food! We highly recommend the BHC Colpop and Paul Bassett's Iced Americano to keep your energy up while navigating the crowds.Deep Sea Healing at Lotte World Aquarium
Our next stop was the Lotte World Aquarium, which was having a special collaboration with Sanrio. It was a refreshing change of pace, especially perfect for escaping the outdoor weather. Seeing characters like Hangyodong and Cinnamoroll paired with amazing sea creatures was a delight.
This is a highly recommended spot for indoor dates or family trips. There are numerous experience programs for children, and the peaceful atmosphere of the tanks provides a perfect "healing" moment amidst a busy trip.
Satisfying Dinners and Full-Body Recovery
For dinner, we visited Rakoz for their famous Prague Koleno (pig's shank). Because of the long cooking time, a reservation is absolutely necessary. It was like an upgraded version of Korean jokbal—tender, savory, and perfectly paired with their Shrimp Aglio e Olio pasta. rap up our first day, we went to Olive Tree for a massage. Walking around Jamsil can be exhausting, so the focused shoulder and leg care was much needed. They have couple's rooms, making it an ideal final course for an overnight Jamsil trip.Sarijeong: A Hearty Meat Noodle Lunch
On day two, we visited the Seokchon Lake branch of Sarijeong. Their Gogi-guksu (meat noodle soup) is packed with vegetables and meat, providing a healthy and filling meal. Don't forget to try the Geoljak-mandu (masterpiece dumpling) and enjoy the free yogurt at the end!
Closing Thoughts on Our Fulfilling September Trip
Our trip was a blend of high energy at Lotte World and relaxation through great food and therapy. Whether you spend your time on the rides or healing at the aquarium, Jamsil has so much to offer. I'm already looking forward to our next monthly trip to Busan in October!
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