Hi,

I'll be going to korea from 12/4 - 17/4.
I'm thinking to take up ground tour package as i wanted to go to Mt. Sorak. I google many info about this place and find it difficult to reach if self tour. And local ground tour to Mt. Sorak is very expensive.

But anyway, i still have last day free and easy, if my return flight is 11pm, by what time should i leave seoul town to go to the airport?
I read review that Flower hotel is quite ok, is it near to the train station? Is Namsan tower a recomended place to visit? Where's the place that have the lover's lock? do i have to pay for the observatory ticket  for the lover's lock place?

My tour package will cover :
City tour inclusive the palace and museum, dongdaemon, myeondong,Namiseom Island, herbal/skincare/ branded outlet,Daephohang Fish Market, Mt. Sorak, Teddy Bear Museum, Ginseng Farm, Water Park & Spa, Everland themepark, and Cherry Blossom park.

What are the place that i can still visit on my last day free & easy?

Came back from Seoul yesterday...

Weather in Seoul: Unpredictable. It rained consistently at night on 27th and 28th Feb.. very windy and bitterly cold. This week, no rain but still windy.. your face will be slapped with harsh cold with every gale of wind while walking on the street. It's sunny on some days only so for travelers going in mid-March please bring winter clothes. Daytime is about 5-7 degree celsius but nightime usually went below 3 or 4. I wear 4-5 layers everyday to keep warm. Seoulites said Spring will come in early April, so yea, be prepared!

Places: We didn't intend to shop in Seoul so we only went to Namdaemum, Dongdaemum, Yongsan Electronics Market, Insadong and Ewha Women Univ area. Don't really like Namdaemum cos the clothes not nice, food not nice... For facial, cosmetics, women clothings, korean lifestyle products, Ewha area is the best! Neverending streets and alleys with women stuff and you can negotiate prices too. Insadong is nice though food is not cheap, but abundant souvenirs there to bring home - do negotiate for better deals. The sellers are prepared for this.

Sightseeing: We only went to Gyeongbukgong and Bukchon Hanok Village. Regret not visiting Changdeokgong cos it's said to be nicer and less empty than Gyeongbukgong. We took the city tour bus and it's quite worth the price (10,000won). Do try

Accommodation: We chose Stay Korea 2 (http://www.staykorea.co.kr/english/01.html). Very nice, cosy and affordable place. It's situated in Hongdae area, near to Hongik Univ station. A lot of quaint cafes, cheap food and convenience stores. The caretaker (owner is always at Stay Korea 1) is very friendly, speaks good english and french.. She will also advise where to eat, where to visit and where to get tickets etc etc.

Our 11-day trip also expanded to Jeju and Gyeongju. Absolutely love Gyeongju and wish I can live in Jeju! Total cost for the trip is a lot more than expected but it's mainly due to transportation and food. We spent less on shopping except for souvenirs. Our main agenda is to sightsee and try their food

Will upload some pics soon..

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Added on March 11, 2011, 12:05 pmOh, and, right now all over Insadong, Namdaemum and many places in Seoul are having big sales on winter clothes. I bought a long thick scarf for 7000 won in Ewha area. Boots on-sale are 10,000 won each pair; sweaters, coats and jackets start from 20,000 won onwards. It'll be cheaper to get them there for travelers going in March than buying here.

new boolim hotel

when are you going to korea? i plan to book 1 night at flower hotel also but the location seems quite far from the subway station from goocle map.
anyone here can give more info about the location?

hi people! just came back from korea...so much fun!!! rugilah if don't go backpack style....

when are you going to korea? i plan to book 1 night at flower hotel also but the location seems quite far from the subway station from goocle map.
anyone here can give more info about the location?

Tmoney can be bought at the store opposite the Incheon airport. At the basement. But seriously, getting Tmoney is easy around Seoul. GS25, Family Mart all of them sell the card.