Alpaca World Korea: How To Get There From Seoul & What You’ll See
We took an adventure from Seoul out to Alpaca World (알파카월드) at the beginning of spring this year and the chilly weather now in the autumn has me remembering it. Pictures of alpacas swarmed my Insta last autumn and I saved the spot to wait until it got warmer for us to go. Yes, there are indeed alpacas in Korea and they’ve come all the way from Australia. Are the alpacas in Seoul? No, but close enough.
Do you want to go to Alpaca World? You’ve come to the right place.
If you’ve got kids in Seoul and want to find some more spots to introduce them to animals and let them learn, be sure to check out the Aqua Planet Ilsan as well as the other aquariums around the county here. Another spot our little one has quite enjoyed is Zoolung Zoolung. Have fun while you’re in Korea!
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How To Get There
Address: 310 Pungcheon-ri, Hwachon-myeon Hongcheon-gun Gangwon-do (강원도 홍천군 화촌면 풍천리 310)
Alpaca World is not the easiest place to get to via public transportation. There are certainly ways but they aren’t easy and the times that buses depart is just not convenient. If you don’t have your own car, this would be a good spot to rent one to go to and then see some other awesome things in the area like Nami Island and Petite France.
If you aren’t going to rent a car and take your own adventure, I highly recommend joining a tour that will not only stop at Alpaca World, but will also stop at some other popular spots in the area.
Good tours to choose from:
- Head to Alpaca World, Jade Garden, and then stop at the Gubongsan Mountain Observatory Cafe Street for some awesome views also seen in my hit K-dramas. Join this tour here.
- Visit Alpaca World and then stop by the very popular Nami Island on another tour. Join the tour here.
What You Need To Know
Hours: January – March: 10:00am ~ 5:00pm; April – December: 10:00am ~ 6:00pm
Admission: W15,000; Children under 3: FREE
Extra Fees: Walking with an alpaca: W10,000; Alpaca Safari Train: W3,000 per person; Seeds to feed birds and other animals: W1,000 per cup
Website: https://www.alpacaworld.co.kr/
What To Do
Alpaca World is a fun spot to check out if you want something different to do in Korea and of course if you love alpacas. Be aware that the park is on the side of a mountain so the paths are NOT flat. It is a lot of walking up and then down and then up and down again. This can be nice in the spring and the autumn, but I’m not so sure about in the heat of the summer or the frigid winter.
Going to visit Korea and want to know what to wear/bring in those seasons? Make sure to check out this packing list because it is quite different in every season. Wear comfortable shoes for the walking and if you’ve got little ones, just make sure they’re awake and ready for walking!
A Map Of Alpaca World
Walk With Alpacas
The highlight of any visit is to walk with the alpacas… which don’t really listen or follow anyone unless you have food in your hand. Remember that if you’re taking children because if they don’t want to be followed around, don’t let them hold the food. You can walk with the alpacas for 15 minutes and while it seems like you could go a fair distance down the road and back in that time, as the staff will tell you, we didn’t get far at all. We ended up down in the grassy area just in front of where we got her and basically let her lead us… which she did just fine. It was the perfect time to get all of our happy fluffy alpaca selfies.
On a side note: the staff seemed very well aware of their alpacas and how much time they needed to rest or when they were done. This meant some people had to wait longer to get an alpaca that was ready, but I think every visitor will be okay with healthy happy animals.
Ride The Alpaca Safari Train
At first I thought this was just a ride for the kiddos or families with kids but honestly, with or without, you’ll enjoy this. Just get on the little train! Basically, you’ll hop on and get a cup of food to feed the alpacas as you are whisked around. The alpacas know you’re coming and as soon as the train begins to move, they head to the side to say hello and lick up that food. It was fun for all of us.
Feed Some Alpacas At The Alpaca Playground
Nearest to the entrance/exit is a grassy circle that has alpacas roaming around. If you get some food at the entrance, you can go in. This is where most people meet the alpacas for the first time. We checked them out but then went up and decided to feed these guys on our way out. It worked well as everyone coming in from the shuttle bus heading here at the same time will stop here making it a bit busy, so head up and around and do it on the way out and you’ll have better odds of being alone.
Feed The Birds
Alpacas aren’t the only animals in Alpaca World though the name might suggest that. We got a big kick out of seeing the large birds and then heading into parakeet building to feed them. Ava never passes up an opportunity to feed and hold animals. She LOVED this. Stop by the vending machine near the entrance to get bird food for W1,000. The birds will come a flying as soon as that little packet is ripped open so be prepared.
Visit The Other Animals
Alpacas and birds aren’t the only animals on the 360,000 square meter grounds. You can also visit “Rabbit Country”, see deer and donkeys as well as owls, eagles, and various amphibians. There are sheep, peacocks, and maybe a few more surprises. It’s a great spot not only to see the alpacas but to see so much more and have fun.
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