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 Seoul, South Korea travel tales
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| M Todd |
08 July 2005 |
Stayed at President Seoul, Hotel - Seoul, South Korea.
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We were in Seoul for four days during the week and were surprised at how easy it was to get around by local taxi. There were many around, easily hailed and quite cheap. The dreaded traffic jams were not obvious or they were good at avoiding them. We never did get to go on the subway.
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| S Low |
04 July 2005 |
Stayed at Fraser Suites Serviced Residences - Seoul, South Korea.
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The subway is relatively close by (7mins walk) and the hotel is right on Insadong's heart. It's nice to walk around the area except when it rains. Then getting to nearby tourist destinations is tricky. Taxis won't take you because its too close and there's no shade walking there so you get soaked. The Korail is much more affordable than the taxis though. Most Koreans in the shops speak basic english but if you need to find out a place, bring a map and show it to them, they pointed out to me all three times that I asked. Lots of korean restaurants in Insadong but if you are looking for more international fare at decent rates, go to Myeung dong.
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| P Burns |
22 June 2005 |
Stayed at Uljiro Co-Op Residence - Seoul, South Korea.
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Korea House is well worth a visit. We ordered the best menu, got a private room for two, SUPERB food and then the show in the theatre. 120 quid for two - not bad.
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| A Foo |
28 May 2005 |
Stayed at Hamilton Hotel - Seoul, South Korea.
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Destination to hotel was quite straightforward, abt 80 minutes from the Incheon International Airport, we took the subway to Lotte World and Everland although the latter was a bit of a hassle, having have to take a bus there, wasted abt 1-1/2 hrs. Italian Restaurant at Galleria Shopping Centre was excellent, Hyundai Department Store is a must go. Hard Rock Cafe is a little bit too far away from where we stay so we took the cab there. Most of the time, we got around the city using the subway, very convenient. The system was excellent.
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| M Kulpinski |
09 May 2005 |
Stayed at Seoul Prince Hotel - Seoul, South Korea.
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For the transportation we used airport shuttle buses, taxis, metros and Seoul City Tour buses. We had railway passes - 3 day saver pass (great value for money) for trip to the south and we spent 2 days in Gyeongju. There we rented a car for sightseeing trip to Gulguksa, Tongdosa and Bulgkusa temples, Seokgulam Grotto and Underwater tomb of king Munmu. Next day we rented bikes to see sights in Gyeongju. We spent 2 nights in the Hyundai hotel on the lake near Gyeongju. That hotel was great - real 5 star hotel and we paid only 120 Canadian dollars (less than for 2 star hotel in Seoul). On the way back we slept in the New Airport hotel near new Seoul airport. The room was great. It had all gadgets you can imagine, from big flat screen TV, computer, Jacuzzi tub, Jacuzzi shower, fax machine, water purifier, and ultra violet device for disinfection. Koreans were very friendly and we haven't had any problems. We really enjoyed being in Korea.
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| H Mizutani |
04 May 2005 |
Stayed at Uljiro Co-Op Residence - Seoul, South Korea.
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We visited Insadong which is good for souvenirs. Itaewon where a lot of foreigners hang out and Meyondong which had loads of street food stalls and stalls selling all kinds of different things. Many selling poor knock offs of brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermes and so on. Jewellery, socks, bags, belts, wallets, cell phone trinkets, pyjamas, shoes etc etc. Of course there are a lot of regular stores there too. The best bargain we came across was glasses. They were very resonably priced. We walked there from the hotel but you can catch the subway too. It costs about $1 and was 3 stops away. Taxis are cheap too.
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| C Wong |
29 April 2005 |
Stayed at Hamilton Hotel - Seoul, South Korea.
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Seoul is a sprawling city. But it has a very extensive and efficient subway system that could take one to most places in the city. If you get lost there is always the taxi, which though expensive, offers good and honest service.
Language is a problem as very few Koreans speak English but their helpfulness and honesty put one at ease and more than make up for the inconvenience.
Myeongdong, Namdaemum, Namsan Mountain, Gyongbookgung are the usual places tourist would want to visit but the Korean War Memorial is a must if one wishes to learn about the history of the Japanese colonisation, the second world war and the korean war. Only then would one understand why the Koreans are so united and nationalistic and truly proud of their achievements. For the national servicement, the Memorail also showcases the differnet types of weapons, missiles and war machinery that are used in modern warfare. And the entrance fee is only 3000 won,excellent value for money.
One place that one can miss is the Korean Folk Villlage which survives only because of the free entry given to school children and there are hordes of them around whcih can be quite disturbing with all the noise they make. It showcases the traditional Korean lifestyle and villages of yonders past.
Seoraksan mountain near Sokcho which is 4 hours by bus from Seoul is an interesting place as the cable car ride up to the mountain plus the climb to reach the top is quite refrshing. One can stay at one of the condominiums nearby for US$60 and travel to nearby Sokcho by taxi for food.
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| M Tan |
19 April 2005 |
Stayed at Savoy Hotel - Seoul, South Korea.
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I love to go to Seoul coz of the quality of their goods. It's not exactly cheap but you're paying for the quality. Myeongdong area is a bit on the higher end but a very good location to stay in - 1 subway stop away for namdaemun market & 2 stops away from dongdaemun market. Based on my experiences, I found namdaemun cheaper than the 2 places I've mentioned but smaller. People there are probably insomniacs =) their shops are open till 5am! Just a tip- it's a bit cheaper to shop at nite.
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| V Mccormick |
15 April 2005 |
Stayed at Coatel Chereville - Seoul, South Korea.
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Seoul is a safe, interesting city to travel to with many things available to the visitor from cultural sights and museums to sporting events and shopping areas. Public transportation is cheap and easy to follow if you know where you want to go. If not, a city tour can give you an overview about what is available in the city. I've always found the people to be friendly and helpful if you have difficulty. The country of South Korea is a beautiful land with rocky mountains, beautiful seashores and a rich history. I think it is one of the hidden treasures of Asia.
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| C Prosser |
09 April 2005 |
Stayed at Best Western Hotel Dongdaemun - Seoul, South Korea.
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The hotel is in a terrific location and the Airport Limousine Bus 602 will drop you not far from the hotel...just keep walking a look for the gate. The hotel is incredibly accessible to shops, restaurants and the wonderfully efficient and easy to understand subways. We caught a subway (line 1 just across from the hotel) to Gyeongbokgung Palace. The following link shows a brief video, www.seoulsearching.com. Handy Hint: You use the subway underpasses to cross "under" all of the main streets and this is both fun and good for you (interesting shops and loads of stairs).
Second Hint: Wear comfy shoes (and waterproof) shoes if going in Spring/rain - lots of steps abound and puddles.
Third Hint: Look out for cars and motorbikes -They don't want to hit you but the "Seoul" system seems to rely on everyone giving way when necessary.
Fourth Hint: Do take a small umbrella or rainjacket in April.
Fifth Hint: Do try the wonderful Korean food. Everything we had was excellent and spicy.
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