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 South Korea travel tales
Our customers share their travelling experiences in South Korea.
Read about first hand stories on travel tips and guides, events, entertainment,shopping, food, business and transportation.
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| P Minett |
20 November 2004 |
Stayed at Kyungnam Tourist Hotel - Seoul, South Korea.
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Korea was a great place to visit. The people were really friendly and helpful. I know no Korean but was able to get on fine using sign language and my Lonely Planet guide, and maps. Each time I needed help someone seemed to take it on themselves to make sure I got where or what I wanted. The food was great and inexpensive, I really like noodle shops, and places with pictures of the food so you can point to what you like. This was generally available. In Seoul I had 'cow-rice', which was what the amenable shop manager called the dish in the picture, and turned out to be rice and beef, with the interesting side dishes of kimchi which I later found are served with all meals.
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| G Barkus |
19 November 2004 |
Stayed at Seoul Plaza Hotel - Seoul, South Korea.
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Seoul in autumn is always wonderful - walking from Shich'ong area up to the Kyongbuk Palace is a terrific way to warm up for the day ahead and enjoy some of the diversity Seoul offers. There are good, economical restaurants in the subway adjacent to the hotel.
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| H Viikinniemi |
08 November 2004 |
Stayed at Savoy Hotel - Seoul, South Korea.
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Seoul City Bus (hop-on hop-off) is a convenient way to make sightseeing. Recommendations: Picturesque views from Seoul Tower on Namsan Montain. Guided (English) walking tours in Changdoekkuk Palace at 1:30PM and 3:30PM, well preserved buildings, nice palace gardens & forest. Shopping at Itaewon District.
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| R Jermakian |
07 November 2004 |
Stayed at Centro, Hotel - Seoul, South Korea.
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As a vegetarian, I enjoyed lunch at the SM Ching Hai restaurant. They have an outstanding buffet from noon till 2:30 and from 6 to 9pm. They are located a short bus or taxi ride from the subway line#3 Yangiae station (exit 5). Also, the newly completed Gangnam branch of Kyobo Book store has an excellent assortment of all types of books, CDs, art supplies and gift items appealing to both foreigners and Korean locals. It is about a ten minute walk from Gangnam subway station line 2, exit 6.
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| A Clark |
07 November 2004 |
Stayed at Best Western Hotel Dongdaemun - Seoul, South Korea.
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I traveled by subway exclusively. Airport bus was the best between airport and hotel (#602), and subway otherwise. Subway was cheap, fast, efficient; bus took nearly 2 hrs due to traffic. Koreans all seem to speak "a little english", so looking lost and giving the name of a place gets fingers pointing you in the right direction. Buy anything and everything on the sidewalks, eat whatever looks good or unusual.
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| C Lau |
29 October 2004 |
Stayed at Lees Seoul, Hotel - Seoul, South Korea.
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You must try the chicken soup at Boegje Samgyetang in MyeongDong area. Very delicious.
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| G Blair |
28 October 2004 |
Stayed at Best Western Incheon Airport Hotel - Incheon, South Korea.
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A must is to contact the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization, www.visit2005.com or ICN arrival between door 1 & 2. Ask them if it is possible for you to hire a guide after your tours (It would be money well spent). DMZ, Palace, Seoul Tower (Namsan Park) and shopping were great (with shopping it is great to have a translator & go to non tourist areas-better deals) Ask the hotel desk to direct you to the beach. It was cold but GREAT. Found a black pearl which will bring luck to the restaurant operators and my best friend. 3 nites, 2 days is not enough time. Can't wait to return. Buses, note their schedule, and taxis are abundant.
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| D Robinson |
17 October 2004 |
Stayed at Haeundae Grand Hotel - Busan, South Korea.
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A "must" trip for all non-Koreans around this time of year is to visit the Jagalchi Fish Festival at the Jagalchi fish market. It is accessible by the subway system and well worth going. I was the only Westerner there, which added to the excitement. I have never seen such a variety and amount of fresh fish, in all shapes and sizes. And the atmosphere was authentically Korean. I had a super lunch at one of the market restaurants, very good value for money.
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| R Hsiung |
12 October 2004 |
Stayed at Sofitel Ambassador Seoul - Seoul, South Korea.
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Seoul's a pretty and very clean city. Buildings not so new, thousands of shops, not many interesting historical sites to visit but very pleasant city overall. Itaewon and Nandaemun Market 'must see' shopping centres. Insadong should be interesting, too (highly recommended by staff of our hotel) but didn't have time to enjoy browsing its antique shops
or try out the tea-houses. The Seoul city bus tour should take at least once and to buy the 'whole day' ticket which costs 10,000 won a person and includes both the 'downtown' and 'palace' tours. Got around by taxis - not too expensive. If have a chance to visit South Korea again would try to see Nami and Chusan Islands. Heard they're beautiful.
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| K Tan |
12 October 2004 |
Stayed at Sofitel Ambassador Seoul - Seoul, South Korea.
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Nandaemun Market, Itaewon and Lotte Dept.Store - some of the best places for shopping. The Seoul city tour bus good for only one full day if you are in a group of six or more because can be quite expensive-10,000won a person. On the whole it had been one of the best holiday experience we all had.
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