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  JAMSIL SERIES · PART 5 This article is written in English. A Korean translation is available at the end of the post. Lotte World Mall and Lotte World Tower in Jamsil, one of Seoul’s largest shopping and entertainment districts. Quick Answer Lotte World Mall is a good choice when you want shopping, food and entertainment in one place , especially on a rainy, very hot or very cold day. The mall is directly connected to Jamsil Station on Subway Lines 2 and 8 , and Lotte World Aquarium is inside the same complex. Time needed for the mall only: about 2–3 hours Time needed for the aquarium: about 1½–2 hours Comfortable combined visit: about 4–6 hours including a meal Best time: a weekday morning or early afternoon Best for: families, couples, rainy-day travelers and visitors who prefer a relaxed day to amusement-park rides If the aquarium is your priority, visit it first and explore the mall afterward. The building is so large that “looking around for a moment” can quietly consume...

  JAMSIL SERIES · PART 4 This article is written in English. A Korean translation is available at the end of the post. Lotte World Adventure, one of the world’s best-known indoor theme parks in Jamsil, Seoul. You Made It Inside—Now Let’s Have Some Fun You found the correct entrance, prepared your ticket, survived the crowd, and finally entered Lotte World. Good work. The difficult part is over. Now let’s have some fun. I have lived in Jamsil for more than 40 years and have visited Lotte World from its early years to the present day. Some attractions have disappeared, some have changed, and others have survived for more than three decades. This guide is not simply a list of the fastest or scariest rides. It also includes the classic attractions that helped make Lotte World what it is today. Quick Answer If this is your first visit, try to experience at least one attraction from each group. Must-ride Lotte World classics: Sinbad’s Adventure Flume Ride Spanish Pirat...

  JAMSIL SERIES · PART 3 This article is written in English. A Korean translation is available at the end of the post. Lotte World’s outdoor Magic Island sits beside Seokchon Lake in Jamsil. Quick Answer Lotte World is worth visiting if you enjoy theme parks, are traveling with children, or need an attraction that works in hot, cold, or rainy weather. For the best first visit, arrive 20–30 minutes before opening on a weekday morning and choose three priority attractions before entering. Most first-time visitors should choose a 1-Day Ticket . An After 4 Ticket is better for travelers who mainly want the evening atmosphere or are combining Lotte World with another Jamsil attraction. Lotte World at a Glance Location: Jamsil, southeastern Seoul Nearest station: Jamsil Station on Subway Lines 2 and 8 Usual opening time: 10:00 a.m. Recommended arrival: 20–30 minutes before opening Best time to visit: Weekday morning Main areas: Indoor Lotte World Adventure a...