nice guide here

See quote below:

why when i went incheon the airport is huge but not much shopping can do,somemore when i was leaving korea only i go walk around to explore cos when i reach no time to see also all so rush take bag and go entrance waiting ppl pick us up. was looking for duty free burberry/ralph lauren/etc etc. can find?

Bcos AA schedule mah..U reach there already 9pm. All duty free close at 9:30pm..Once you out from immigration already 9:30pm all closed liao.

And on the way back, UNLESS you enter departure hall much earlier let say b4 8pm, atleast you hv xtra 1.5hrs of shopping there.. Otherwise..If you reach after 9:30pm..another bye bye liao..all closed

Food recommendation from my buddy. Enjoy!

1 Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken)
Restaurant Name: Tosokchon
How to get there: Take subway Line 3, stop at GyeongBokGong Station, exit # 2. Turn left and walk along main street. Will see a row of small houses, it is located about 100m from station.
Recommended Dish: Black Chicken Ginseng Soup

2 Bulgogi (Korean BBQ)
Restaurant Name: Sariwon
How to get there: Gangnam Station, Exit #4. Go past Samseong Tower, and turn left at a major intersection. Gangnam Building is to your left, Sariwon is next to Dong-a Tower.
Recommended Dish: Bulgogi, Kalbi and Cold Noodles (Naengmyeon)

3 Roasted Duck
Restaurant Name: Not sure?? At KBS Headquarter Rear Entrance
How to get there: At Yeouido Station (Seoul Subway Line No.5) exit 3, walk straight for about 400 meters until you see the KBS Headquarters. The restaurant is in the basement of the Haetae Jeonja Building in front of the rear entrance of KBS Headquarters.
Recommended Dish: Gaseumsal Heugimjagui (Roasted Black Sesame Duck Breast), Maneul Origui (Roast Garlic Duck)

4 Korean Fried Chicken (a street full of such shops)
Restaurant Name: Recommend HotSun or KyoChon or Two Two Chicken
How to get there: At Gangnam Station, exit #6. Walk straight until you see Kyobo Building. Cross to the other side of the road, and turn left. Row of restaurants about 100m up the road.
Recommended Dish: Salt Baked, Spicy, Garlic Baked, Ice Cold Beer

5 Korean style sashimi
Restaurant Name: Nori-rangjin (Fish Market)
How to get there: Fish market station
Recommended Dish: Find any restaurant and walk in to order a set deal on sashimi (comes with seafood soup, fish sashimi)

6 Myeongdong Gyoza
Restaurant Name: Myeongdong Gyoza
How to get there: Get out from Myeongdong station and ask anyone for direction.
Recommended Dish: Chicken soup noodle, spicy cold noodle, gyoza

7 Andong Jjimdakk (Boneless chicken sautéed)
Restaurant Name: Andong Jjimdakk
How to get there: It's nearby to Myeongdong Gyoza restaurant.
Recommended Dish: Only sell one dish, just need to order how many person's portion

8 GwangJang Market
Restaurant Name: None, all stalls
How to get there: Take subway line 1, Jongno 5-ga station, exit #8.
Recommended Dish: All the type of street food you can eat, personally like the spicy chicken feet (deboned), fried bean pancake + makgolli (rice wine), tteokbokki + kimbap, roasted sweet potato.

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Added on May 14, 2011, 1:19 amPls check the following web link for some special offers for oversea tourist!!! Mostly valid till 31/12/2011.

http://english.visitkoreayear.com/english/...it_02_01_01.asp

- Discount coupon => you need to print out

- Free shuttle bus service to Gyeongju, Jeonju, Busan (day trip only but you can opt for single trip to the said destination). Need to register online

- Korean Wave Express Tour (10% off)

- 30% off the KTX express train ticket => dunno why but it seems that this promotion has been removed from the website??? Luckily I did save the link earlier!!

http://english.visitkoreayear.com/english/...or_08_01_01.asp

- Free shuttle bus service between Gyeongju and Busan. Need to register online.
http://www.korea.net/detail.do?guid=48302

- KTX Pass for oversea tourist – worth it if you travel using KTX very often. 52,400 won for 1 day pass / 76,100 won for 3 day pass. Sad the price has been increased since Feb this year!!!

http://info.korail.com/2007/eng/ene/ene010...g&category=null

Hope this info helps!

This post has been edited by tanch78: May 14 2011, 01:19 AM

Hi guys

Ill be going on a backpacker trip alone to Korea this mid July;
Need some info while I'm in the process of planning my itinerary

1. I need to be connected 24/7, where can I rent a phone with unlimited 3G data surfing using the iPhone? Mainly use for navigation n informing family of my whereabouts.

2. I have 6 days: shud I head out of Seoul to other towns? If so, which town would u highly recommend?

3. Is traveling alone in Korea generally safe for a female?

4. Also is bus & transportation an issue? English signs available?

How do u guys navigate ur way in Korea? I heard that street names r all in Korean? No English letters?

Lastly; anyone going mid of July backpacking too? Don't mind a travel buddy

Cheers

Hi guys! such a great info here! i'll be heading to Seoul next week for about a week..weather ranges from 10c-23c...not too cold during the day right? or if anyone is at seoul right now can kindly tell me how's the weather there and wat kind of clothings should i bring? i have the following itinerary for the 1st 2 days..appreciate if someone can provide some comments:

Day 1:
-arrival morning
-check in guesthouse
-walk around Bukchon area
-visit Changdeokgung and Gyeogbokgung
-Insadong
-Cheonggyecheon Stream
-Namsan park, N Seoul Tower and cable car

Day 2:
-DMZ tour in the morning
-After lunch Shopping at Myeongdong, Itaewon etc

I feel that the itinerary for Day 1 is a bit too packed...so not sure whether i should shift Namsan Park to the second day..rnough time to stroll around Namsan park for 3-4 hours? any comments are appreciated..thank you! =)

This post has been edited by tulip3: May 14 2011, 11:11 AM

i think too pack d .

btw i m going on next week too , 23may

too packed ya...any suggestion on the arrangement? thanks!

1. There are phone rental booths at the arrival section

2. If you want minimum travelling time, I'll say stay in Seoul. But short trips to several out of city destination should be fine

3. It is generally safe, stay in public place

4. Transportation there is 100% reliable. English signs are available. Seoul is a tourist oriented city, so you won't have problem navigating.

anybody want to buy my condo in Danau Kota??

It's generally safe travelling in Korea, just don't go to remote area or back alleys or even taking a cab late at night. normal precaution when travelling alone.

Back in 2009, when I was there, there was a serial killer caught by the police. But his victims were GROs and he dump the bodies by the riverside.. well Hangang river.

anyone kind enuf to be a tour guide for 8person during Nov?
of coz there will be 'fees?' dun feel like follow ground tour coz very rush, wan backpack scare get lost..might as well hired someone who stay Korea for a long time.

anyone going on 14-21st June?? Im soloing so if wanna meet up for food or destination, feel free to PM me=)

I read that there is also free shuttle bus service between BUSAN And GYEONGJU for tourists to Korea.

http://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ek/ek_1_4_...429#SubMenuView

http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowTopic-g2...outh_Korea.html

However, I am unable to locate the registration/booking of this service in the KTO webpage. Is this route being terminated now? Anybody knows or tried the service before?

guys pls help me out..im going to south korea this coming june but my ground arrangement travel agency suddenly change the date, ask me to follow their initerary or else will be refunded. I dont want to change my travel date so maybe i try to go backpacking style. Please recommend me some good and cheap hotel to stay and easy access to train station.

For Backpacking style & also attractions & also MRT routes & etc, just goto pg1. There are lotsa cheap hotels recommended if you just read backwards or even find some of the budget innostels as per link on pg1.

I was refering to the weather for korea and its like 15-23 dergee today.

I am wondering hows the weather like in mid june - since its going to be like 20-30 like tat. ( but june shoul dbe summer rite.....)

Should I bring a jacket along? ( something like office coat type, not the winter bulky type)

You go to KTO website. They have this 1 section where you can book your local guide. They are mostly university students, retirees who wants to practise their English. Their service is free but you need to pay for their food, accommodation/flight ticket/bus ticket (if outstation).


This post has been edited by Listiani: May 16 2011, 02:16 PM

Just want to share my experience here.
I had been went to South Korea twice. Last 2 years, I was stayed at there for 1 month. That was the wonderful life which I ever have.
I scheduled my time by myself, it's flexible~
Don't need to worry about lacking of time, it's nice!!!

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