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A Day Trip to Alpaca World

31/7/2018

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When you think you've seen it all in Korea, but then you find Alpaca World! Alpaca World is exactly what it sounds like, a huge park with Alpacas as the main feature. When I first learned about the park I was a bit worried about the welfare of the alpacas because I didn't think this is the type of habitat they are used to. However, the farm is 360,000 m sq. so it is quite large, unlike zoos. They actually have a lot of land to wander around and there are tons of trees and mountains. So, they seem to be well taken care of.
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How to Get Here Using Public Transportation

​The park is located in Gangwon-do and takes about two hours to get to from Seoul.
-From Yongsan Station you can take the ITX to Namchuncheon Station.
-From there take exit #1 to the Main Street, you will see a bus shelter which is where you will catch the bus #3, the last stop is Alpaca World and it costs 1,000won cash only! Unfortunately the bus only leaves the station to Alpaca World 3 times a day; 8:50am, 12:20pm & 4:10pm. From Alpaca World there are 3 times as well; 10:02am, 2:15pm & 5:30pm. Make sure to get to the bus stop 10 minutes early as the bus sometimes comes earlier.
​-Once you get off the bus you will need to cross the street into the parking lot, there is a free shuttle bus that will take you up the hill to the ticket box.
-Regular subway is also an option if you don't mind the 2 hour train ride.

Alpaca World Costs

Admission fee- 15,000won
Alpaca & Deer Safari- 5,000won
Walking alpaca- 5,000won
Alpaca & friend show- 5,000won
Opening hours- 10am-7pm (closed Mon & Tues)
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Alpaca World Attractions

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Forest Zoo

The forest zoo is where you can see alpacas up close. You can buy food for 1,000won and feed the alpacas or you can just pet and take pictures of them. make sure to read the rules when you enter. Alpacas are very docile creatures, so they will not bite you or get aggressive but have potential to spit at you. Some of them seem like they actually like posing for pictures.
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Alpacas come in 22 colours, but you only see about 3 or 4 here. They have been domesticated for thousands of years and do not live in the wild. I can see why they make great pets, they are very funny and sweet. Look at those smiles!
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The alpacas usually hang out in the forest zoo but some are free to roam around but mostly stay where the other alpacas are.
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Insect/Reptile Shop

The reptile shop is at the top of the hill. By the forest zoo there is a shuttle bus that will take you up to the top or you can walk. The reptile shop houses about 20 types of small animals and insects/reptiles ranging from chinchillas to dart frogs. 
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Bird Gardens

Bird Gardens is an open bird cage. There are 5 types of parrots housed here; cockatiels, budgies, conures, sun conures and lovebirds in such pretty colours.
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There are also baby parrots but they are kept in a separate section which if off limits to visitors but you can see them from inside the garden.
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Alpaca Safari Train

The alpaca train safari costs 5,000won and takes you up on of the hills on a small monorail train. Whilst on the train you get to see alpacas wandering around and you can feed and pet them. A lot of the families did this with their children. 
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Deer country

Deer Safari Train

Unfortunately, when I visited the deer safari wasn't open for operation. However, both the alpaca and deer safari are a package for 5,000won. At the deer safari you don't only see deer, you are able to see ostrich, different types of deer and mouflon.
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Pony World

Who doesn't love ponies! These Shetland ponies comes in all different colours. They are able to be ridden but remember these are ponies, so adults should not be riding them! You can buy some food to feed them!
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Other Attractions/Things to do

Alpaca World has so much to offer. There are many animal stations for you to visit and learn more about. The staff speak English and are able to answer any questions you may have about the animals. You can also see animals like rabbits, goats, sheep, pigs and peacocks. Be on the lookout for the peacocks, so you can see their beautiful feathers. However, they only spread their feathers when courting the female peacocks. 

You can relax in the forest zoo on a hammock or a bean bag chair overlooking the mountains. There is one restaurant and two cafes where you can get refreshments or rest while enjoying the views of the mountains. There are healing paths where you can take a scenic nature walk though the forest. There are many photo zones for you to enjoy. This place really has so much to offer and is not very busy. Mind you, the weather in Korea is quite crazy now but Alpaca World is quite the journey for those who do not drive and live near Seoul. It is such a great place to visit and is worth the travel. If you are looking for day trip ideas and love animals, then you need to visit Alpaca World!
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22 Comments
Jay Julian
28/8/2018 12:21:22 pm

Hi Hilda!

I am going to visit South Korea this October and I'm planning to got to Alpaca world. I haven't seen much articles and websites about this place, so I'm assuming that the place is not too crowded. Was that the case?Did you have a hard time going to Alpaca world on your own? I don't want to avail the group tours.

Jay

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Hilda link
28/8/2018 10:26:56 pm

Hi Julian,

Alpaca World is pretty quiet, there aren't hoards of people there so you don't need to worry about it being too crowded. It's not difficult to get to but if you are taking public transportation you need to make sure to be at the station for the correct times because they only come 3 times. If you. miss that bus you either need to wait a few hours for the next one or take a cab which will be expensive as it's an hour away. Same with the way back, they say to be at the bus stop 10 mins early incase the bus comes earlier. Make sure you have the correct amount of cash too! I hope you enjoy Korea and Alpaca World!

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Jay Julian
29/8/2018 01:51:26 pm

Awesome! did you visit over the weekend?

Hilda link
29/8/2018 10:21:01 pm

Yes, I want on a Sunday afternoon and caught the 12:20pm bus to Alpaca World. It was very hot at that time which could have factored into why it wasn't as busy. By Oct it should be cooler so you should be able to see the deer and other animals that I missed out on!

Jane
24/9/2018 08:49:19 pm

Hi Hilda!

Just wondering, how much time did you spend there? Do it think that there will be enough time to explore the whole place when you take the 8.50am bus and leave with the 2.15pm bus?

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Hilda link
24/9/2018 10:47:31 pm

Hi Jane!

I spent about 4 hours there which is more than enough time to explore the park. 8:50 bus there and 2:15 bus back is perfect! Enjoy your time there!!

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Jane
24/9/2018 11:18:31 pm

Hi Hilda!

Thanks for your reply!
Also, by any chance do you know how to return via the subway?
I tried to buy the ITX tickets for the return trip online, but I think it got sold out.. So I'm trying to find alternative ways to return back to Seoul. Do you happen to know any other ways? Hope to hear from you soon, thanks!

Hilda link
24/9/2018 11:24:48 pm

Jane,
There is the regular subway to Namchuncheon or Chuncheon station. If you have the subway app it will show you. Or you can take the ktx from Yongsan station.

Hilda

Megan
13/12/2018 10:26:33 pm

Hi Hilda,
May I ask to take the ITX from Yongsan Station to Namchuncheon Station, can I just purchase the tickets on the day itself or shld I purchase beforehand online? Also, where can I check the timing for the ITX?
Thanks:)

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Hilda Kingsley link
15/12/2018 12:47:16 am

Hi Megan! You don't have to purchase ITX tickets in advance but I would suggest you do as sometimes they do sell out on a busy weekend. Check out http://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizBfTicketSearch.do
You can buy tickets online here if you plug in Yongsan as departing and Namchuncheon as arrival. This site will tell you prices and cost!
Hope this helps!
Hilda from Herxtravels~

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Joy
11/1/2019 12:17:02 am

How long is the bus ride from Namchuncheon Station to Alpaca World? Thanks

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Hilda K link
11/1/2019 11:06:58 pm

Hi Joy!

From Namchuncheon Station it is about 1.5 hrs to Alpaca World. The bus picks you up from exit #1 in front of the exit! Have a great time there!

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Ko
13/4/2019 03:19:50 pm

Hi! How long is the ride by ITX from Yongsan Station to Namchuncheon Station?

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Hilda link
22/4/2019 01:08:55 pm

Hi Ko,

Yongsan to Namchuncheon is just over an hour ride! Enjoy your trip!

Hilda

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Carmen T
23/5/2019 01:20:53 am

Hi Hilda, would early of June ideal to visit Alpaca wworld? Would it be hot as well?

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Hilda link
23/5/2019 12:15:31 pm

Hi Carmen,

Early June would best to visit right now as the weather is not humid yet. However, the weather is currently pretty warm right now but the closer it gets to the end of June the hotter it will become!

Enjoy your trip!

Hilda

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Kate
7/6/2019 12:56:25 am

Hi. Is there a way to visit alpaca world, Nami Island and petite france in a day?

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Hilda link
7/6/2019 11:10:36 pm

Hi Kate,

With public transportation, visiting all 3 places is impossible. Nami Island and Petite France can be done together as the bus is more frequent. However, the bus only runs 3 times to/from Alpaca world. So, you would have to take a taxi to and from Alpaca World. It is doable if you don't mind taking taxis.

Hope this is helpful!

-Hilda

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Preethi
24/7/2019 12:13:04 am

Hi Hilda!

I wanted to ask, did you manage to explore any other places nearby Alpaca World?Like beaches? or do you have any other places we could visit after Alpaca world?

Preethi

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Hilda link
24/7/2019 08:20:06 pm

Hi Preethi,

Alpaca World is pretty isolated because it is in the country, so I did not explore anywhere else. However, if you make an early trip you can check out more sites in Chuncheon. Near the Namchuncheon subway station there are things to do over there like an overwater observatory, Soyanggang skywalk bridge, and Gongjicheon sculpture park with some water activities. But getting there with pubic transportation might be time consuming. There is also a flower garden and animation museum across the river that are quite interesting. If you do not mind taking taxis, you might want to visit these places.

I hope my suggestions are helpful! Let me know how your trip goes!

Hilda

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Andita
5/9/2019 04:00:53 am

How long is the trip duration from the shelter to alpaca world by bus #3? Thank you.

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Hilda link
6/9/2019 12:51:17 pm

Hi Andita,

Transportation has actually changed, that bus is no longer in service. The best way to get there from Seoul is from Dong Seoul bus terminal. From there take a bus to Hongcheon, which is about an hour. Then from Hongcheon bus terminal you have to take another bus which is about another hour, to Pungcheon-ri, Jongjeom. Alpaca World is a 15 min walk from there. It sounds pretty confusing but if you use kakao or google maps its really easy to get to.

Hope this helps!

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