Korea is 4 season country.

June-Aug - summer
Sept-Nov - autumn
Dec-Feb - winter
Mar-May - spring

Since we are talking abt weather, it can be unpredictable. For example this year, winter end in March.

This post has been edited by Listiani: Jul 13 2012, 02:41 PM

Getting more opinions from my previous questions

It will be winter so if you like the cold then it is recommended. I am going as well from the 19th till the 24th However please know that that period is considered somewhat a high season so make your bookings early (esp if you are not taking a tour) and the prices of hotels are higher during Christmas week.

Temperature can be anywhere between 5 to -10 degrees but it is definitely colder in January. I was there in January two years ago and it went to -20 on one of the nights. The cold is not too bad, its the winds that are a killer. Other than that, I enjoyed visiting Korea in the winter...nice change to the Malaysian hot weather.

Cool,Thanks for ur info..
I be travel on Jan 03rd ~ 09th
Hope the weather not really worst

Which hotels do you recommend? Goodstay ones or others? I don't need the luxury hotels, just clean and simple ones will do.
Tell me about the wind, it always seems to be the worse thing around

When I was there, I stayed at Yim's House. It is located very near Anguk Station and Jong-no3-ga (or was it 2ga, I forgot) station. From there it is very strategic as two of the palaces are within walking distance. You can walk to Insadong from here as well. I stayed there because I had a tight budget and I wanted a single room and not share in a dorm or hostel. The floors were heated, had a double bed (a small queen size). It had an attach bathroom and although it was small it suited me just fine. It also has a small kettle, coffee and free bottles of water (2 per day). It was only 35,000 won per night then (about RM110). It is also at along a quiet street which has a lot of small cheap restaurants. I had a lot of warm soups for only 4,000-6,000 won (about RM12-18)

As for the wind, make sure you have a good thick scarf (woolen and not cotton) that you can use to cover your neck, something to cover your ears as well. Because the wind can be very biting, you can feel it penetrate through your clothes if you don't get proper attire. Also get Vaseline. Our local moisturisers are not good enough.

During my trip this time in Dec 2012, I will be staying at Daelim Residence and I will be going with my family. Daelim's rates are pretty good as well. RM300 per night for a room with 2 double beds. This place however has a kitchen and washing machine. I am going skiing as well but will be staying at a more expensive place Holiday Inn Alpensia.

This post has been edited by cynthusc: Jul 13 2012, 05:21 PM

i just booked with Yim's house for my trip in this coming November
Is it walkable distance to reach the Namsan Tower ??

Hi Leong, It's quite far I should think. did not go to Namsan on my last trip. I think if you want to be near to Namsan, its better to stay in Myeondong. You can take a subway easily.

This post has been edited by cynthusc: Jul 13 2012, 05:23 PM

Hello! anybody stayed in Alpha Seoul Hostel, Shinchon Alpha Hostel or Phil House before? planning to go as budget as possible =P

Planning a little detour to Seoul for 5d4n after a study trip in Dae Lim university =)

Haven worked out the itenary though =P

need help for seoul jeju flight.
I am looking at sept departure but the price are all 80,000+ krw per way.
which airline usually give the best deal?

the southern part of south korea is experiencing raining seasons now and it is predicted to be prolong so till next week.

I am currently based in Daegu city.

i just booked via easterjet..RM 310 roundtrip..

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Added on July 15, 2012, 2:06 pmanybody here book greensung guesthouse at jeju island before???
The owner request me to transfer KRW 50,000 as deposit to his Bank in Jeju...

How to transfer the money ???

Or any other recommend stay in Seogwipo, Jeju Island ??

This post has been edited by leonghan: Jul 15 2012, 02:06 PM

Newbie reporting in.

planning to pay a visit to korea oct/nov/dec. but i knw no 1 there.

possible if i get tour? any good recopmendation guide in kl?

i get to know 1 out of 10 oni can spaek english.

please advise..

u need to do the foreign bank transfer lor..




i am sure if u have do ur homework and read v1 and v2 of this thread or visitkorea website u will know what to do.

But...minimun amount of transfer is RM 250, KRW 50,000 is around RM 150 only...

Any others recommend stay can book via online???

I search a stay from booking.com name Feliz Telcon Hotel Seogwipo..heard before ?? Not sure is it nice or not...but quite cheap

I think the thread got 2-3 recommended places.. if really budget is the jeju hiking inn at seogwipo.. but kinda old and the staff not friendly. Try search hostelworld.com

but room is ok even can have personal bathroom.

i just done my booking via booking.com for feliz telcon hotel in seogwipo, Jeju Island...
Good reviews from agoda.com and hopefully wont dissapointing us

Meet this funny guy



Om Dristi, nepalese restaurant in Myeongdong
Crazy delicious food!

1)u do not need any tour,waste of money n keep bring u go those boring shops.
2)no english is required in Korea based on my experience,basic "1-thousand","2-thousand" they will understand..Myeongdong area seller can speak english/chinese.
3)do lots of lots of homework,and download the apps 'Jihachul' (free) and u're good to go.

may i know are the discount voucher still available to be taken from the mentioned company in KL?

i'm going for a 5D4N trip to korea next year end of february. Will it be snowing?