Anyone know where the place nearest to seoul downtown for skiing...
Just want to see people skiing and easy to go by public transport.
Will go there 10-15dec
Is it myongdong guest house is a nice place to stay

Considering myongdong GH (cheap acc) or uljiro co-op residence to stay for 4 night.

This post has been edited by mr_ashraf: Oct 3 2011, 10:22 AM

You can try Jisan Forest Resort, previously they are providing free shuttle bus from Seoul to their resort. But I'm not sure how this work for now, still you can try to call them and made reservation (for shuttle bus).

+82-31-644-1245

For public transportation you can try below

hi ! i will traveling to korea next mth ! but i saw this website say

"Starting from August 2010, all foreigners aged 17 or above are required to register fingerprints and photo upon entering Republic of Korea. Those who refuse to cooperate may be denied access to the country. "

from this website

Minisrty of foreign

what should i do when i reach there ?

Hi TianJian, I dont recall having my fingerprints and photo taken during my visit to South Korea...

Are you going to North Korea or South Korea? I think Republic of Korea = North Korea??

I think a lot of countries is doing that now. This is normally done at the immigration counter, where they have a scanner to scan the fingerprints and a webcam to take your picture. Then only they will stamp your passport.

It will take only a minute extra than the normal procedures. So just smile to the webcam

hi i m going south korea ! does south korea need visa ?

Nope.

Peak season might be more exp kua
But i think join tour during winter is around 3k only.

I am going next week(OCT, Autumn) for 5nites, 6days.
AA = RM600
Hotel = RM300(sharing with 3 others)
Food+Travel = RM500
Total = RM1400

Me save on transport becoz i am staying in the middle of most tourist attractions in Seoul, so can walk most of the times and i am just staying in Seoul and going Nami Island(furthest)

This post has been edited by mIssfROGY: Oct 4 2011, 05:46 PM

Airasia to s.korea rm600? when did u do the booking? cheapest i get for AA is 1100

Hi, just back from Seoul, I was staying at MDGH this time. Really don't recommend this place as it is a bit old and don't have lift. Imagine carry your big luggage all the way to 5th floor. And also wifi only available at reception / ground floor only. And also no breakfast.

If you willing to top another 10,000-15,000won per room, I will suggest IB ville Guesthouse or Green Residence. I stay here before. Location wise Green Residence is good, myeongdong shopping is just right down your building but room is a bit small compare to IB Ville. More detail of these two guesthouse can get in My Blog .

Or try Namsan guesthouse 2 or 3. This is where I will book next time.

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Added on October 4, 2011, 10:30 pmI was there mid of september, no fingerprints or photo is requested.
Don't worry le, if they want just let them check, we are clean so shouldn't be a problem to visit their country.
Happy holiday!



This post has been edited by SamSoon: Oct 4 2011, 10:30 PM

Babe dont fret hehe. I booked 1 year ago... I think actual is around 580. Actualy quite regret la since i dont feel like goin de.... Booking too early got cons

It's not implemented yet. Beginning January first of next year, it will be implemented.

i got my tickect go and return in 600 only at nov 12 to 20 nov

i book @ 900(during april this year) Nov 13 to Nov 21.
u go 1 day earlier than me.

but i book like 3 days a go =D

Has anyone been to Soraksan? Is it possible to make it within a day, traveling from Seoul?
Read from some website, long queue is expected to take cable car.

Is it worth to go Soraksan? I am thinking to drop this place and visit Nami instead, as it appears that it is quite rushing for us.

Guys, is it really that hot in mid sept? Or better than msia?

guys..i'm so sad.

i'll be leaving soon to SK, all done except i still dint manage to secure a stay at Naejangsan. i tried to get a night at naejangdong..but all d motels/inn require phone booking tat none of them can speak english.. i search high & low till i found a korean to call for me ( friend's friend). but sadly d price per night hike up to 150,000 won. she help me to call fews ..but all same. then one of my "stay" owner offer to help me (more like i was begging him to help me to find some cheap accomodation)
he told me he managed to find a minbak for 60k won, timji later only found out mistaken date & fews he called all already fully booked but then price is double ..

really frustrated ler. i dont want to pay rm300+ for a nite..seem abit stupid for a no star accomodation..but now even how stupid also..almost all already fully booked for early nov. (seem like it is super peak season for d locals)

initially i wan to stay at Jeonju & travel to neajangsan. but friend advised said too troublesome..since i'm only staying there for a night..y spend hours on traveling between the city (2hr each). but even now, d beautiful hanok i wan to stay also fullybooked jor.

arrrrr...so ended up now i just plan to simply book a night at a hotel at jeonju. at least they have online reservation that do not need a phone booking or korean speaking helper.

Have you try the innostel website of pg 1? Those are budget hotels list..Normal budget hotels are not expensive. Avg 40,000 to 50,000 won only

new route ?? now easier to go jeju yippie !!