Gyeongju Bomun Luge World Tips Before You Visit

Hello! I recently went back to Gyeongju, so here is a Gyeongju travel post after a long time. This time I visited Luge World in the Bomun Tourist Complex area. The weather was so good that it was perfect for riding the luge. Going down while feeling the wind was really cool and refreshing.

The location is near Bomun, and the parking lot had plenty of spaces. I had heard that there can be some waiting on weekends, but I visited around 4 PM on a Friday, and both parking and entry were quick with no wait. The opening hours were listed as 9:30 to 20:00. There are two 30-minute break times: 12:00 to 12:30 and 17:00 to 17:30. Check the timing carefully before you go.

The price board showed tickets starting from two rides, but when you actually pay, there is also a one-ride ticket. I think it was 18,000 won. At that price, riding twice would probably be the better value, but I only planned to try it once, so I bought just the one-ride ticket. Gyeongju residents can get a discount if they bring an ID, but it does not apply to the one-ride ticket. I just paid the regular price and rode once.

Instructions on how to ride the luge are written near the ticket office, but once you go up, the staff explain the controls, safety training, and precautions. So in my opinion, it is best to line up first rather than spending too long reading everything there. Also, when I checked the website, it seemed to show whether there was a wait. I am not sure if it was exactly real-time, but checking it before visiting could help you plan your timing and save a little time. There are two courses, but at the time of my visit, only the Hwarang course was operating. While riding down, I could see that one side of the route was blocked, so I guessed that only the Hwarang course might be open for a while.

After buying the one-ride ticket, I got ready to enter right away. There was nothing especially difficult to watch out for, and it did not feel very dangerous, so I went up with my bag and belongings.

This is the area where you board the cable car. Before getting on, there are helmets right in front. You choose one by size for children, teenagers, or adults, with the sizes grouped by color.

After putting on the helmet and moving forward, the staff checked the ticket and guided us to the cable car. Then we headed straight up. The ride up was longer than I expected. The breeze felt nice, but as we got close to the top, it became surprisingly high, so it was a little scary. At first it felt like we were going up in a straight line, but at some point the slope became much steeper. Looking down made me realize it was higher than I expected.

There is a net underneath, but still, it felt scary.

I took this photo when we were almost at the top, and it really was a little frightening. While going up, you can see people riding the luge down. They look tiny from above, and because the luge carts are different colors, they almost look like cute little toys passing by.

When you arrive, first-time riders and re-entry riders are separated. First-time riders receive the safety training, while re-entry riders can go straight down. The training took about 5 to 7 minutes. The explanation was easy enough for even young children to understand. The staff had people try things out, and if someone was not doing it well, they came over and demonstrated it directly. After the training, we put phones and belongings in pockets or secured them low near the legs, and then it was time to start.

At first, the speed was a bit slow, so I wondered if it would be boring. But once the downhill section started, the speed picked up, and when turning corners, one side wheel even lifted a little. That added a fun bit of thrill. I rode while making a coffee bet with my dad. There was a sign saying not to race or make bets, but it was hard to resist. On the final flat section, my dad and I were almost side by side, and our competitive sides came out, so we were both going down without braking much. A staff member signaled to slow down, but I did not understand the gesture and kept going, while my dad slowed down a little. I ended up winning by a tiny margin. As long as you do not ride dangerously, it is really fun. If children are riding together, please make sure to tell them not to race. It could be a little dangerous if you do not slow down on the corners.

Anyway, I had a really fun ride down. I only rode once, but I was satisfied. On the way out, I also watched the luges being sent back up on the lift and saw them being parked in a cute little line. There were many more children than adults, but families, couples, and other visitors all seemed to be enjoying it. I was not even the one who suggested going first—my dad was. Adults secretly like this kind of thing too. Children who are 85cm to 125cm tall can ride together with an adult guardian, so I recommend it for family visits.

Taking selfies up in the sky was also surprisingly fun. I recommend Gyeongju Luge World.