Aquaplanet Gwanggyo: Baby-Friendly Guide, Parking & Nursing

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👶🏻 Traveling with a Baby

Aqua Planet Gwanggyo, Suwon

© 2026 Yoojung All RIGHTS RESERVED.

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Before taking my 6-month-old to the aquarium,

I couldn't help but wonder, "Will they actually enjoy it?"

Honestly, I had my doubts.

But oh my goodness...

Even a 6-month-old baby is absolutely mesmerized by the mermaid show!

They were completely glued to watching the fish swim around.

My baby's reaction was so amazing and heartwarming

that this mom immediately stocked up on summer discount tickets!

I've put together the best parking spots, optimal routes, total visit time,

nursing room locations, and all the handy pro-tips you'll need.

(Since I'm heading back there again in two weeks, haha!)

This post is a review of my personal visit on

Sunday, July 19, 2026.

1. Aqua Planet Gwanggyo Parking

Aqua Planet Gwanggyo is

located on the B1 level of Forena Gwanggyo,

which connects directly to Galleria Gwanggyo via an underground passage.

Some directories list it as Galleria Gwanggyo Passage B1,

but to be precise, the physical building is Forena Gwanggyo!

Here are the free parking guidelines

from the official Aqua Planet Gwanggyo website:

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✔️ Galleria Gwanggyo / Forena Gwanggyo

2 hours free

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✔️ When parking at Galleria Department Store:

Depending on your purchase amount inside the department store,

you can get up to an additional 3 hours of free parking

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✔️ When parking at Forena Gwanggyo:

No additional free parking hours can be added

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I visited on a Sunday in July.

I briefly considered parking at Galleria Department Store,

but the traffic was already backed up right from the entrance.. ^^;

I highly recommend parking at Forena Gwanggyo on weekends.

When I went down to the B3 level, there were plenty of empty spots

right in front of the elevator.

(As of 1:30 PM on Sunday!)

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Recommended Parking Pillars for Aqua Planet

If you've been to department stores and malls, you know

how crucial finding the right pillar location is, right?

The closest pillars to Aqua Planet Gwanggyo are:

✔️ Galleria Department Store: Pillars 21 / 23 to 25

✔️ Forena Gwanggyo Parking: Pillar 36

Taking the elevator right in front of these pillars

will get you to Aqua Planet the fastest.

When traveling with a baby, minimizing steps is a absolute lifesaver!

2. Ticket Discount Guide

Aqua Planet tickets can be a bit pricey.

Even though babies under 36 months get in free,

paying ~$38 for Mom + Dad is still quite a chunk of change.

They offer local discounts like 20% off for Suwon/Yongin residents

and 30% off for those born in the Year of the Rooster, but

buying from online ticket platforms

is definitely the cheapest way +_+

I don't usually shop on Gmarket,

but for Aqua Planet, Gmarket definitely

offers the best deals!

Platform	Price	Purchase Link
MyRealTrip	~$15	Check Tickets
Gmarket	~$12	Check Tickets
Naver	~$16	Check Tickets

Your mobile tickets will be sent via text 1 hour after purchase,

so make sure to buy them in advance

before you head out!

3. Recommended Times, Routes, and Nursing Room Info

I visited with my 6-month-old baby

on a Sunday from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM,

exploring for a total of 2 hours.

It's a good idea to plan your route and timing

around the Mermaid Show & Magic Show schedules.

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Mermaid Show: Every hour at :10

Magic Show: Every hour at :50

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For a 6-month-old baby,

the Magic Show seemed a bit too advanced.

(Highly recommended for toddlers 30 months and up!)

My little baby, Twinkle, started fussing right before the Magic Show,

so my husband had to make a quick escape with her, haha.

Surprisingly, she was completely mesmerized by the Mermaid Show.

(She was sleepy but her eyes instantly went wide!)

Just keep in mind that the Mermaid and Magic Shows

are located at the very end of the aquarium route.

• Trying to watch the show first, then tour the aquarium ❌

• Timing your route to end with the show ✅

Since the nursing room is also right next to the Mermaid Show stage,

if you're visiting with a 6-month-old,

I highly recommend planning your route like this:

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1️⃣ Take a leisurely stroll through the aquarium (30 mins)

2️⃣ Quick diaper change in the nursing room (5 mins)

3️⃣ Milk or baby food feed at the cafe (20 mins)

4️⃣ Playtime with baby in the open area (20 mins)

5️⃣ Watch the Mermaid Show (10 mins)

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This itinerary takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Since our timing didn't align perfectly with the show,

we had a bit of a wait and ended up staying for 2 hours, haha.

To grab a good spot for the Mermaid Show,

you'll want to find a seat about 10 to 15 minutes early.

But Twinkle started crying as if telling mom and dad not to sit down?! ^^

So we ended up watching from the back while standing, lol.

(Our baby carrier definitely proved its worth that day! 🥹)

On this day, 6-month-old Twinkle's wake window

stretched to over 4 hours! Yikes... ㄷㄷ

But despite that,

she must have had such a blast at the aquarium

because she drifted off to her final nap of the day in high spirits!

If you're searching for a perfect indoor spot to visit

with a 6-month-old during the hot summer,

I highly recommend Aqua Planet Gwanggyo in Suwon!

Be sure to buy your tickets in advance for the best deals!

Vendor	Price	Booking Link
MyRealTrip	~$15	Check Tickets
Gmarket	~$12	Check Tickets
Naver	~$16	Check Tickets