South Korea is a country that has rich history and bestowed with wonders both natural (mountains, flora and fauna, rivers etc...) and man-made (towers, palaces, gardens etc...). Its capital Seoul is vibrant and full of color, and is also a center of Korean pop culture. There is not one advertisement that does not showcase local celebrities, they are everywhere (even more than Taipei)! ^^ South Korea has the four seasons, summer, winter, spring and autumn. So each time you visit, you would definitely experience something new!
ITINERARIES
TRANSPORTATION
- Airport Railroad Express (AREX) Subway
- Seoul Metropolitan Subway
- Airport limousine buses
- From Incheon Airport to Seoul / Myeongdong - The modes of transferring from Incheon Airport to Seoul, more specifically to Myeongdong.
- Taxis
SEOUL
Seoul is one of the most visited areas when in South Korea and it is one of the most tourist friendly places in the country.
SEOUL ATTRACTIONS
- Bukchon Village
- Ewha Woman's University Fashion Street Seoul
- Everland (Theme Park)
- Entertainment Companies (Cube, JYP, YG, C-Jes Entertainment)
- Gangnam
- Hongdae
- Dongdaemun
- Palaces
- Myeongdong
- Noryangjin Fish Market
SEOUL RESTAURANTS / CAFES / SUPERMARTS
- Beans Bins (Dongdameun)
- Comma Cafe (콤마카페) (Hongdae)
- Hello Kitty Cafe (Hongdae)
- Hotel Ola (Italian Food)
- Kim Jae Joong's Cafeholic at Myeongdong
- JYJ's Kim Jae Joong Bum's Story Restaurant
- Lotte Supermart (Lotte City Hotel Mapo)
- Midnight Po Cha (Gangnam)
- Pal Ja Mak Chang (팔자막창) - opened by HaHa from Running Man
- Thanks Nature (Sheep) Café (Hongdae)
- Tom N Toms Coffee
- Tosokchon (Ginseng Chicken)
- 1883 Maison Routin France Cafe
JEJU
Jeju (island) is an island which volcanic properties have resulted in some amazing natural formations such as Cheonjeyeon Waterfall and Manjang Cave (aka Manjanggul Lava Tube). It is south of (South) Korea that is often referred to as "the Hawaii of Korea" due to its semi-tropical climate with palm trees and the ocean surrounding it.
JEJU ATTRACTIONS
- Ancient Lava Estuary
- Andeok Valley (안덕계곡)
- Cheonjiyeon Waterfall
- Ilchul Land
- Glass Castle
- Jeongbang Waterfall (정방폭포)
- Jusangjeollidae (주상절리대) / Columnar Joints along the Jungmun-Daepo Coast
- Oedolgae Rock (Lonely Rock)
- O’Sulloc Tea Museum (and Plantation) - 오설록티뮤지엄
- Samyang Black Sand Beach (삼양 검은모래해변)
- Seongsan Ilchulbong/Sunrise Peak 성산일출봉
- Teddy Bear Museum
HOTELS / ACCOMMODATION
- South Korea Hotels
- Alternative Acccomodation
- AirBnB [If you are interested in joining AirBnB and want a discount off your first stay, please sign up here!]
- AirBnB: Lina's Apartment "NEST" (Seoul)
- AirBnB: KIM'S STUDIO (Hongdae)
- AirBnb: Owl house@Gyeongbokgung (a.k.a. Sui’s Loft #3)
- AirBnB: Seoul Mansion Guesthouse (Twin Room)
- Jejueco Suites (Jeju)
RESOURCES AND TIPS
- My South Korea Travel Resources
- From Singapore to Seoul: Ways to Maximize Your Cash When You DIY (Flight)
- From Singapore to Seoul: Ways to Maximize Your Cash When You DIY (Vouchers and Tax Refund)
- Travel Tips: EG (EverGreen) SIM Card and getting it at Changi Airport
- Travel Tip: Getting to Jeju on Korean Domestic Airlines
- T-Money (Seoul City Pass Plus)
- When in South Korea: getting your internet fix
- Klook Review: Collecting the Pocket WiFi Device and Battery Life
- Klook Review: Pocket WiFi and Jump Show Tickets (Seoul)
Seoul, a great place to be!! ❤😃😍
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