| Do you want to do something different in Seoul, | | | | is a rest area with a very nice little snack bar that |
| South Korea? If you answered "yes", you should | | | | isn't too pricey and you will be able to get drinks, |
| check the COEX mall aquarium out. | | | | hot dogs, ice cream and a few other goodies. |
| The COEX aquarium is situated in down town | | | | The aquarium theme is "the journey of water" |
| Seoul in the COEX building, a massive mall and | | | | following the flow of water from river to deep |
| convention centre in one. Now you may think that | | | | sea and the different "water worlds" found along |
| if you've seen one aquarium you've seen them all, | | | | the way. All information is in both Korean and |
| but this one is bound to surprise you! | | | | English so you can fully enjoy all the fantastic |
| The aquarium holds 3,000 tons of water and, as | | | | displays and of course you will also find a great |
| the brochure boasts, 650 kinds of living things, | | | | souvenir shop on your way out. Tickets are WON |
| 40,000 in total. It is known as "the classroom | | | | 17500 for adults, WON 14500 for youths and |
| under the sea" and is a great example of real | | | | WON 11000 for children. Discounts can be |
| edutainment. | | | | arranged for large groups. It is well worth it with |
| It is open 365 days of the year between 10:00am | | | | two floors covering everything from worm farms |
| and 8:00pm. The last entry is at 7:00pm since a | | | | to a two headed tortoise and everything in |
| tour will take you at least one hour. Luckily there | | | | between. |