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Coex Aquarium

, Yeongdong-daero, Seoul

Description

The COEX Aquarium houses 40,000 marine creatures from over 600 species in 16 themed zones such as Deep Blue Sea Tunnel, the Penguin's Playground or Garden of Korea. There are more than 180 display tanks in total with highlights such as sharks and turtles.

Access & Transport

The aquarium is located in the COEX mall, within the COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, in the Gangnam district. The Bongeunsa Station (9) provides direct access and Samseong (World Trade Center Seoul) station (2) is less than 10mins' walk away. There are also buses stopping on Bongeunsa-ro, next to the complex.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this attraction with the temple of Bangeunsa just across the road (Bongeunsa-ro)

Meta review

Not always listed in travel guides, this aquarium competes directly with that of Lotte World and gets average online reviews. For adults, there is nothing really special to it besides some impressive sharks perhaps and the tickets are somewhat overpriced. There are however plenty of exhibits that cater to children and they seem to have a fun time.

Environmental & Social

No information regarding conservation and, considering the name of the new owner, it is not going to be the focus (profits will be)

Conclusion

The COEX Aquarium isn't worth a special trip from afar but for families with younger children in Seoul it certainly should be considered - if you don't mind the slightly excessive pricing

Key positive

Plenty of exhibits aimed at children

Large variety of marine life

Key negative

No wow factor

Overpriced

Suitability

Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Last admission is 1h before closing

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Regulated hours

Monday10:00 - 20:00

Tuesday10:00 - 20:00

Wednesday10:00 - 20:00

Thursday10:00 - 20:00

Friday10:00 - 20:00

Saturday10:00 - 20:00

Sunday10:00 - 20:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
₩28,000
Adult
13 - 64
₩28,000
Child
3 - 12
₩25,000
Infant
0 - 2
₩0
This is the online price

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