6 minutes from Dongdaegu Station, a 2-hour Bounce at Dongdaegu Shinsegae

December 15, 2016, the “moving” 7th floor of Dongdaegu Complex Transfer Center

Vaunce Trampoline Park Dongdaegu Shinsegae Department Store Center is located on the 7th floor of Daegu Shinsegae Famille Town, 88 Hyoshin-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu Metropolitan City. Tourism information based on the Korea Tourism Organization records its opening date as December 15, 2016, which aligns with the time when Daegu Shinsegae opened as a complex transfer center linking Dongdaegu Station and the express/intercity bus terminal.

The background for planning this place as a larger activity space rather than a simple department-store amenity can be found in the character of Famille Town. According to 2016 opening reports, Vaunce was introduced at about 1,650 square meters, roughly 500 pyeong, and Fami Bridge connecting the main building and Famille Town was 180 m long and 20 m high. Shinsegae’s official guide states that you can go to Famille Town via Fami Bridge from the 5th floor of the main building.

A 2-hour ticket divided by 80 cm and 110 cm height Standard

The official fee is based on 2 hours. The kids’ ticket for heights 80 cm or taller and under 110 cm is 20,000 won, the general ticket for heights 110 cm or taller is 25,000 won, and the guardian admission ticket is 6,000 won. The official page does not separately state whether visitors under 80 cm are allowed or whether guardian accompaniment is required, so if this applies to you, it is safest to call the store in advance at 053-661-1780.

The official guide treats group visits and membership passes as separate inquiries. For birthday parties, workshops, or group visits, you should call first to coordinate the number of people, preferred date of use, and whether a program will be operated, rather than going straight to the venue. Since the activity time itself is 2 hours, it is realistic to leave about 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes for the full schedule, including admission registration, organizing shoes and belongings, and having guardians join.

• Kids: 80 cm or taller and under 110 cm, 20,000 won for 2 hours
• General: 110 cm or taller, 25,000 won for 2 hours
• Guardian: 6,000 won
• Groups and membership passes: contact the store separately

Famille Town 7F with not only trampolines but also a zipline course

The official introduction describes Vaunce as consisting of trampolines, indoor adventure facilities, and educational programs. The indoor adventure facility is guided as a route that passes through multiple courses from the starting point to the final zipline, so visitors who come expecting only jumping should wear comfortable tops and bottoms.

Tourism information introduces mission games, dodgeball league, Fever Night, a multi-sports zone, the VR game holo gate, and a jungle gym in addition to trampolines. However, the program lineup and operating facilities may change depending on the date and safety inspections. If you are aiming for a specific facility, ask about its operation at 053-661-1780 before entering, and rather than trying to use every area, it is better to choose 2 to 3 priorities for the 2-hour visit.

Route from Dongdaegu Station Exit 2 and the main building 5th floor Fami Bridge

At Dongdaegu Station on Subway Line 1, you can enter directly into the basement level 1 food hall of Daegu Shinsegae through the underground connecting passage toward Exit 2. If you come up to ground level, the official walking time from Exit 2 or Exit 3 to Daegu Shinsegae’s south main entrance is about 1 minute. Tourist guidance around Dongdaegu Station gives Vaunce as 447 m away, or a 6-minute walk.

The destination is Famille Town 7th floor, not the department store main building. If you enter the main building first, go up to the 5th floor and cross Fami Bridge; if you miss this move, you will end up retracing your path even within the same building complex. For express or intercity bus users, Daegu Shinsegae is directly connected from floors 1, 3, and 4 of the Dongdaegu Station terminal, so after arriving, the flow of organizing your luggage and moving to Famille Town 7th floor is straightforward.

• Subway Line 1 Dongdaegu Station Exit 2 direction: connected to the department store basement level 1 via underground passage
• Dongdaegu Station Exits 2 and 3: about 1 minute on foot to the south main entrance
• Main building 5th floor: move to Famille Town via Fami Bridge
• Dongdaegu Complex Transfer Center stop: Circulation 2, Circulation 2-1, 156, 143, 413, 524, 651, 708, 909, 937, Dong-gu 1, Dong-gu 1-1, 399, 818 available

10:30 to 21:00, a day when you should first avoid the department store closing day

Vaunce’s official operating hours are 10:30 to 21:00 every day. However, the closure follows Daegu Shinsegae Department Store’s closing days, so you cannot assume it is closed on a particular Monday. Daegu Shinsegae’s official store schedule lists closing days by month, so before a long trip or a group visit, it is best to check both the department store schedule and the Vaunce store.

If you arrive right after opening at 10:30, it is easy to fit in a meal, aquarium visit, or movie schedule around 12:30 after 2 hours of use. On the other hand, late visits close to the 21:00 closing time should be checked with the store to see whether the full 2-hour ticket can be used. The department store main building’s regular business hours are usually 10:30 to 20:00, but Vaunce operates separately until 21:00, which is something to distinguish when planning your route.

Famille Town 6th floor parking, 1,000 won every 10 minutes after 30 minutes

Vehicles can use the Daegu Shinsegae parking lot, and according to the official parking guide, the Famille Town parking lot is located on the 6th floor. The first 30 minutes are free, and after the free period ends, 1,000 won is charged every 10 minutes. The parking lot is an unmanned system, so you must pre-register your vehicle number when paying; if it is not registered, you should use the call button on the exit payment machine for confirmation.

The official Vaunce page does not specify any parking discount period for using Vaunce itself. Based on general department-store purchases, parking is free for 1 hour on purchases of 30,000 won or more, 2 hours for 50,000 won or more, 3 hours for 100,000 won or more, 4 hours for 150,000 won or more, and 5 hours for 200,000 won or more; the cinema, aquarium, and restaurant area are guided as 2 hours free. You must check with the store before use or at payment to see which parking benefits apply to Vaunce purchases.

• Parking location: Daegu Shinsegae Famille Town 6th floor
• Basic fee: first 30 minutes free, then 1,000 won every 10 minutes
• Vehicle entry: use the Shinsegae Department Store underground entrance from the Hyoshin-ro side
• Pre-registration: vehicle number registration required at product payment

Pair it with the aquarium and movie theater, but start with physical activity first

Famille Town, where Vaunce is located, and Daegu Shinsegae’s main building are connected within the Dongdaegu Complex Transfer Center. Daegu tourism guidance introduces this complex space as housing the region’s only aquarium, rooftop theme park, movie theater, gallery, and academy together. After using Vaunce, you can return to the 5th floor of the main building and continue with dining, exhibitions, and movies.

For scheduling, it is advantageous to place the physically intensive Vaunce session first. One example is entering at 10:30, using it until 12:30, and then moving to the 8th-floor restaurant area or the 9th-floor facilities. Since Vaunce is guided as about 447 m away from Dongdaegu Station, or a 6-minute walk, it is advisable to allow plenty of time at least 3 hours before your KTX or bus departure, including the full 2-hour ticket, the Fami Bridge transfer, and time for the restroom and luggage organization.