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Park Life
Amusement parks range from charming Pororo Park, perfect for small kids, to the theme-
park extravaganzas of Lotte World and Everland, where fun comes in mega-sized por-
tions. Easier on the wallet are the scores of free open spaces that constitute Seoul's wealth
of city-managed parks - places such as Seoul Forest, Olympic Park and the string of
bicycle-lane-connected parks that hug the Han River's banks. Each summer six big
outdoor-pool complexes open in the Han River parks, too. If animals appeal, Seoul Grand
Park includes a good zoo with pony and camel rides.
Need to Know
Sleeping & Eating
Korean-style
ondol
rooms are ideal for families, as everyone sleeps on a
yo
(floor mat-
tress) in the same space. Children are welcome in restaurants, but few places will have
kids' menus; there's no shortage of the usual fast-food franchises if all else fails. High
chairs are not common.
Babysitting
A few top hotels and residences can arrange babysitting services.
Festivals
On Children's Day (5 May) there are special events for kids across the city.
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Lonely Planet's
Travel with Children
is good for general advice.
Seoul.
