High1 Choo Choo Park

High1 Choo Choo Park

High1 Choo Choo Park

Overview

  • Address 99, Simponam-gil, Dogye-eup, Samcheok-si
  • management Tourism Policy Department at Samcheok City Hall
  • Tel 033-570-3546
  • time 09:00~17:00 (May change in the peak season, depending on the circumstances)
  • Homepage http://choochoopark.com

Overview High1 Choo Choo Park is the only train-themed park in the country. It uses the closed-down switchback section at Dogye-eup, Samcheok-si and Yeongdong Railway Line. High1 Choo Choo Park has a classy steam engine switchback train, an incline train like the ones you see in Switzerland, the nation’s faster rail coaster and mini train models of world’s most famous trains. Choo Choo Park also has a total of 30 types of Scandinavian-style accommodations and an auto campground for you to spend a wonderful time with your families, friends and loved ones.OpenAll year roundHours09:00~17:00 (May change in the peak season, depending on the circumstances)FacilitiesIncline TrainHigh1 Choo Choo Park’s incline train opened after restoring an incline railway that was closed down in 1963. The tra...

Detailed Information

Overview

High1 Choo Choo Park is the only train-themed park in the country. It uses the closed-down switchback section at Dogye-eup, Samcheok-si and Yeongdong Railway Line. High1 Choo Choo Park has a classy steam engine switchback train, an incline train like the ones you see in Switzerland, the nation’s faster rail coaster and mini train models of world’s most famous trains. Choo Choo Park also has a total of 30 types of Scandinavian-style accommodations and an auto campground for you to spend a wonderful time with your families, friends and loved ones.

Open

All year round

Hours

09:00~17:00 (May change in the peak season, depending on the circumstances)

Facilities

Incline Train

High1 Choo Choo Park’s incline train opened after restoring an incline railway that was closed down in 1963. The train travels back and forth from Sky Station to Choo Choo Station on a 15.6-degree ascension with a 200m climb in elevation.

The train system was built and tested by Qualter Hall, a UK-based global engineering solutions provider.

Rail Coaster

Rail Coaster travels a 3% slope at 20km/h (fastest in the nation) through a wonderfully lighted tunnel that offers a view of breathtaking mountainous terrains.

Safety guaranteed with the 3-step automatic speed control system and automatic collision avoidance system

Switchback Train

This is a steam engine that travels the nation’s one and only switchback (zigzag) railway. The train travels back and forth between Choo Choo Station and Dogye Station.

Safety guaranteed (risk analysis and performance test were carried out according to the Railroad Safety Act)

Mini Train

This is the nation’s first mini train railway where you can ride on world’s most famous trains and burn coal to run the train.

Safety guaranteed (carried out a strict performance test of a Japanese mini steam train manufacturer)

Accommodation

Nature-Vill

This is a private villa complex that is comprised of a total of 15 independent villas that boast exotic Scandinavian atmosphere.

  • Room Type: 1 bedroom villa (1 double bed), 1 ondol (traditional Korean floor heating system) heated room, living room, bathroom
  • Room Size: Type-A 77.7㎡, Type-B 73.8㎡, Type-C 70.8㎡

Cube-Vill

Cube-Vill is comprised of a total of 7 modern villas built on a natural slope. These beautiful villas also come with an amazing rooftop garden.

  • Room Type: 1 Bedroom (2 double beds), living room, bathroom
  • Size: 76.7㎡

Train-Vill

Train-Vill is an exotic train lodging facility comprised of a total of 8 wonderful rooms.

  • Room Type: Single (1 double bed), living room, bathroom
  • Size: 33.4㎡

Auto Campgrounds

This is an environment-friendly auto campground where you can enjoy the view of the wonderful Beauty Waterfall, Simpo Valley and other great mountain sceneries.

Campgrounds: 31 ※ We do not rent out tents.

Additional Facilities

F&B

This wonderful food court with a railway hanging on the ceiling offers a wide variety of delicious Korean, Japanese, Chinese and Western dishes that will make your train tour twice more enjoyable.

Choo Choo Cha Cha

Choo Choo Cha Cha is a train-themed children’s gift shop that has wonderful toys and character goods.

Choo Choo Park Photo Zone

At Choo Choo Park Photo Zone, you can ride on the rail coaster and get your picture taken with your friends, families and loved ones.

Park Byeong-jun Wine Story

At Park Byeong-jun Wine Story, you can try all sorts of traditional Korean wine and authentic Korean dishes prepared with the traditional methods handed down over many generations.

Sky Station

Sky Station is a 700-m-high observatory lounge that offers magnificent view of the Baekdudaegan Mountains, Choo Choo Park, Elephant Rock and other great natural landscapes.

Fees

  • Incline Train (roundtrip) KRW 6,000
  • Rail Coaster 2-seater KRW 28,000 4-seater KRW 35,000
  • Switchback Train Roundtrip/(standing room) KRW 8,000/(KRW 5,000) One-way/(standing room) KRW 6,000/(KRW 4,000)
  • Mini Train per ride KRW 4,000