Seoul Travel Forum

Hi,
Just like to enquire which shopping districts can i find more variety of winter wears/goggles?

Hi, we will be on transit in Incheon in December for a full 12 hours (daytime)- wonder if there is anything to do besides wondering around in the airport. Is there a city sightseeing tour (like in Changi, Singapore) where one can get a glimpse of ?Seoul. Will the airport charge extra airport taxes if we leave the immigration and re-enter? Will appreciate any tips.

Hi filks any tips for a good place to look for work and live in Seoul or another bustling city? I have been working as an elementary English teacher in China for way too long and need a change.
I`m male single and 3o yrs old so I need a place with nightlife and some other expats around or I`ll go nuts in a quiet town.
Any advice welcome,
Ta
Si

Hi there

I'm stopping off in Seoul for 6 days late april/early may, before heading to the United States. 1 thing i have always wanted to do is a DMZ tour.

Can someone be able to give me some website of tours that depart seoul. Or do i have to goto Panmunjom for it

DO any tour do Hotel pick up or do i have to get myself to a certain meeting point for check in

Hi everybody,
Nextmonth, I intend to go to Seoul and stay there for 3 days.May be at the mid of November. this is the first time I go to Seoul. Please tell me how about the weather? May it have snow? I haven't seen snow before!
Thanks

Hi,
I am planning a short trip to Seoul in the first week of Jan, 2010. My main interest is shopping! Could any one suggest me the appropriate area in Seoul where I should book my hotel?
Thanks in advance.
Singh

I have posted this question (as a reply) yesterday, but I am not sure if I have done it correctly ...

http://forum.virtualtourist.com/discussion-398395-1-1-Travel-0-0-Sokcho-discussion.html

I really need advice, can someone help me on this topic
I am still confused.

My requirements :
- final destination is to visit Seoraksan for day trip.
- intended date to visit 23 Oct 2009 (Friday) OR 26 Oct 2009 (Monday)
( I am avoiding the weekends )
- I will skip the beach
- board the early morning bus (around 6.45 - 7.10am)
- board the evening bus (around 6.30pm)
- I do not mind the express bus (3.10hrs), if not then I take the 4hrs journey bus.

1. Which bus station in Seoul should I go to?
a) Dong Seoul Bus Terminal
http://www.asia-planet.net/korea/dong-seoul.htm
b) Seoul Express Bus Terminal
http://www.asia-planet.net/korea/bus.htm

2. Where do I buy the bus tickets ( to & fro )?
3. Do I have to buy in advance OR can I buy it on the actual day of departure ?
4. What does it mean by "Deluxe" and "Standard" tickets ? Does it mean it is still in the same bus but is distinguished by the comfort of the seats?
5. Which bus station, bus timing would you recommend.

I look forward for your inputs and to have a better view of the return journey.

Thank you for your help in advance!

Hi,

We 3 girls are planning to drive up to Mt Seorak next month to catch the autumn leaves. Is it safe to self-drive there? We are not planning to drive into Seoul as we heard of the horrendous traffic in the city. We have got experience driving in Australia, US and south France and our concern is largely the language barrier and understanding the Korean road signs.

In addition, can you recommend a stop-over between Incheon airport and Mt Seorak? We are planning on staying at Royal Tourist Sokcho and doubt we can make our way there from the airport in the mid afternoon.

Appreciate all advices!

Hi, I'll be going to Seoul in mid Oct and is thinking of taking the Hangang River Cruise on one of the night. However, after searching the internet, I found the official page: http://www.cn-hangangland.co.kr, but unfortunately, its in Korean. Can someone tell me where I can check the ferry departing schedule? Tks in advance! ^_^

Good afternoon,

Where is the place in Seoul to have Hong Kong/South China authentic tasting dim sum?

Is there a Chinese grocery market in Seoul? Where is it?

Regards

Stef ; )

Good afternoon from sunny Seoul ...

I have been shopping a bicycle over the last 2 week-ends. I'm looking for a mountain/multi-sport bicycle for woman (IMPORTANT: frame of 12.5 or 13 inches which is known as 2 XS (xtra small).

While I visited several shops which are showing an interesting range, it appears that they never hold the smaller model of their adult bicycle lines. The salesman are furthermore explaining that we/they can order the smaller version but in order to do so, we have first to buy the bike ... with no chance to see/try it before completing the purchase. Given that some of the bike I'm interested in cost up-to 2M Won ... I find it to be a tricky business to invest so much money without trying the bicycle first.

Anyone would know where I should go to see a showroom where they would hold smaller version of their adult line of mountain bikes? Anyone one would know a bicycle shop that would be able to order a model which no upfront payment so that we can see/try thebike before completing a purchase?

I'm particularly interested in the following models from Giant

In both cases, these models are showing as available on the South Korea market on the Giant Korean web site:

- Ricon W with a frame of 12.5 inches;
- Arete 2 with a frame of 13 inches;

I'm open to other brand as well including local ones.

Any help would be appreciated.

Stef ; )

Anyone stayed at the Seoul Guest House at 135-1 Gyedong Jongro-gu? Any feedback would be much appreciated.

I'll be travelling to New Zealand with Korean Airlines, which means I'll have a connection of 23hrs both ways - arriving to Seoul around 17:00, departing approx. the same time...
This leaves me an evening and a morning (each way) to spend in Seoul.
It'll be my first time there ever, and I'll be happy to get any recommendations for a place to stay (as cheap as possible, but CLEAN and well-located in terms of getting toqfrom airport, and within walking distance to places of interest) and a "must see" list that is reasonably achievable within 2 short days ( 1 on the way there, 1 on the way back...)
Thanks a lot,
Ana.

Hello:
I will be in transit at Inchon Airport for about 4 hours. Is there any duty-free shopping inside the transit areas? Thanks

Does Jin air provide flight from Jeju(CJU) to Daegu(TAE) ?

If it do so, how much does it cost?

Last thing, Can you give me some details of other low cost airlines


Thank you in advance

Hi
I'll be in Seoul from August 5th to the 9th for work and I am looking for a female in the city who can accompany me to some things because of the language barrier! If you're free on those dates write back with your email address. I'm looking forward to hearing back.

Can anyone give me some advise on lodging.....We are 3 sisters and this will be our first time in Korea. Which of these hotels would you reccomend? What are the pros and cons.....mahalo for your help!

Hello!

Can you please advise good tourist agency in Seoul? Thx

hi ppl,

i'm planning to go seoul for holidays from 12 feb 2010 to feb 21 2010 and realise tat the period is their Lunar New Year...anyone have idea if it's a good idea to go? will the do Dongdaemun or Namdaemun Market be closed?? will most of the shopping centres/night markets/restaurants be closed too?

My friends and 1 (3 of us) will be travelling to Seoul in Mid August. We have yet to fix our accomodations as I can't seem to make a decision without enough information. Thus, pls help if you can.
Should i stay in Banana backpackers' Hotel (which is near to Insadong, the cultural center) or should I stay in Namsan Guesthouse (which is near to shopping and food area)? Both of these places (cultural art center plus palaces and Myeongdong shopping area are both on my must-do-list)
if any of you have stayed before at these 2 places, pls advise which is
1) more convenient to move around from?
2) which easier to arrive at via the limousine shuttle from Incheon?
3) safer to stay out at night?
4) cleaner and better facilities?
5) easier to get to Jongno ga area for the show, JUMP?

Or perhaps you have abetter suggestion than these 2 guesthouses?
Thanks!

Hallo!

Can anyone recommand a bookstore in Seoul where I can find German/French/Italian translations of Korean literature?

Thank you!

Ideally on a Monday too, so unfortunately I may not be able to take the USO one as I originally wanted to do.
I really want to visit the border area and the conference room, anything beyond that would be a plus.
Could anybody please recommend a good tour?

Me and a friend are doing a 4month internship in Seoul from February through May of 2010. We want to get started on getting an idea of the price range if we want to rent an appartment, can anyone help us?
So far, all we have found are prices from $1300 and up. As this is too much, we hope to get help from you.
I have tried to find an expat newspaper, but the one I found didn't have any appartment listings in it.

Hope to hear from you!

Thank you,

Marianne

1st of all thx for viewing!

3 of us will be traveling to Seoul next thurs and this is our itinerary:

Day 1:
Arrived at Incheon @ 5am
Too early will try to go hotel(Western COOP) and ask for early check in.
Walk ard Dongdaemun, is it open this early???
Check in at noon if early check in is not possible
After check in go to COEX

Day 2:
Insadong
Gyeongbakgung
City Hall

Day 3:
Namdaemun
Namsum
N Seoul Tower
MyeongDong

Day 4
Munjeong
Lottee World

Day 5:
DMZ
Tiger World
Yeoju premium outlets

Day 6-8
Jejudo with tour!

Day 9
Sinchon
Ewha
Hongik

Day 10
Jogye-sa
Dongdaemun

Day 11
Dongdaemun before gg back home.


Pls advice if this is possible. Any comment is welcome! Also did i miss out any must go place in Seoul?

Other than DMZ and Jejudo, the rest is all free and easy and self planned.

hi guys!

ill be having a 2-day stopover in seoul this coming sept 19-20 2009 before flying for new york. here's my planned what and where. ; )

- gonna arrive sept19(saturday)630PM. be staying in soeul backpackers (any cheap place to stay?
- go for a night city bus tour. find a nice place to eat for dinner(suggestions?)

+ have a good night sleep +

- day city bus tour
- a liitle bit of shopping somewhere? wanna eat street food (what and where)
- have dinner at the N tower, site seeing around the area
- not so late bar hopping (where?. i dont wanna be rude but i want somewhere where there are a little bit of english speaking people. like i could hangout with some other tourists.)

guys, did i miss something to do or to go?
what's the weather like during that time?

im a 26yo, female,from philippines and wanna enjoy the best of what the world could offer.
maybe this little info would help you guys in giving me suggestions/comments on my planned trip.

btw, who would like to come with me? lols!

thanks guys in advance!!
god bless us all!

Hi,

I will be in Seoul in July and I am woundering what will be best
1) have my own cellular with roaming service (it costs around $3/month + very high international rates). or
2) purchase calling (or phone) cards in Seoul and if you think that is the best choice, could you please tell me what cards are available and which one are the best. or
3) rent a mobile phone with a SIM. or
4) rent a SIM alone.

Please advise :)

I am gg to seoul with 2 friends next week. Staying for 10 days. We want to go to Jejudo but we cannot understand korean and can't book the flight from jejuair.net. Is flight the only way to jejudo?

Can anyone advice on the hotel to stay for the 3 of us? Our budget is 100 usd per day for 3.

Hello Seoul lovers...

I will be traveling to Seoul in July. I wounder what will be the weather like and where can I find nice sightseeing areas. By the way, can I purchase a subway pass for a week with unlimited on/off. Thank you in advance for your valuable tips...

My husband will be overnighting in Seoul soon and has a cpap machine which means it is plugged to mains power. He is staying in a hotel near the airport. What power adaptor ( we are from Australia) will it neeed. ? European. Thanks

My husband will be overnighting in Seoul soon and has a cpap machine which means it is plugged to mains power. He is staying in a hotel near the airport. What power adaptor ( we are from Australia) will it neeed. ? European. Thanks