SOUTH KOREA

Easy Seoul
Travel Guide
GINA PANOZZO
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Seoul
Seoul is the city that never sleeps. In my opinion,
Koreans can give Las Vegas a run for its money. With a work
hard, play harder mentality, there's always something to do
in the capital of South Korea.

What to Do
Changdeokgung Gyeongbokgung
The second royal villa The biggest and
was built after grandest palace of
Gyeongbokgung and its time, don't miss
was the primary this extraordinary
residence for the kings. site.

Secret Garden Insadong

Royalty of the If you're looking for
Joseon Dynasty traditional food and
came here to relax souvenirs be sure to
in style and play stop by. You can also
drinking games. make a name stamp.

Bukchon N Seoul Tower

This is the most Originally a
famous hank village broadcast tower, it
in Korea and home opened to the public
to hundreds of and is a great place
traditional homes. to put a lock of love.

Samhae Brewery Namsangol

Drink in style and This is another
try the best soju, hanok village with
yakju, and five restored
makgeolli from a Korean houses and
traditional alcohol a garden.
master.
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Namdaemun Market
Opened in 1964, you'll
find homemade food
and products at cheap
and great prices. It's
also open over night.
CoEx Mall
If you're a Kpop fan,
check out SM Town
in the plaza where
you can buy official
merchandise.
Lotte World
This is home to Korea's
biggest indoor
amusement park. It
has a small outdoor
section and beautiful
pond. Book here for a
discount!
Bongeunsa Temple
Located walking
distance from the Coex
Mall, you'll be able to
get a tea ceremony and
Buddhist experiences.
Tubester
Want to have fun on
the Han in a new
way? Rent one of
these tube boats and
bring your own booze.
Han River Cruise
This cruise runs at
various times
throughout the day.
The best cruise is the
evening one. Book
here.
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Myeongdong
If you want
delicious street
food, and great
shopping, you'll
find it here.
DDP
Seoul's fashion
weeks take place
here and there's an
illuminated rose
garden.
Lotte Tower
Take shopping and
sightseeing to an all
new level. The tower
has 5 floors where
you can get 360
views. Book here for
a discount!
Jogyesa Temple
This is the head
Buddhist temple in
Seoul and is home to
rituals and
ceremonies.
Olympic Park
This is perfect for
picnicking and
renting bikes to
take a turn around
for great scenery.
Dragon Spa
Named one of the
top 3 spas in Seoul
by CNN it boasts 8
floors of
relaxation. Book
here.
 Best
Cafes

Meerkat and Friends Sang Sang Puppy Cafe Blind Alley

(Hongdae) You can play (Hongdae) Located next (Sookmyung Women's
with these tiny animals door to the Meerkat cafe, University) If you've ever
for a little bit and it's easy to cozy up to wanted to play with a
encounter other exotic these adorable dogs. cute trash panda up close,
species. now is your chance.

Thanks Nature Bau House Madang Flower Cafe

(Hongdae) If you're (Hongdae) This most (Ikseondong) You can
looking for a super unique famous cafe boasts a lot have a fancy drink with
experience, don't be baa- of lively and sweet pets. your own bird on a perch.
shful. ;)

DB Story Salon de Ddalki Princess Diary

(Hongdae) Who needs a
premade phone case
when you can make your
own?
(Dongdaemun) This pop (Ewha Women’s
up cafe is everything University) Be a princess
strawberry and nice. for a day and play dress
Available Dec-May. up.
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Where to
Stay
Part of having a great experience is also having a great
location and place to stay. Each area has their own vibe
and atmosphere.

Myeongdong
Most visitors tend to stay in this area because of the central location,
its proximity to many attractions, the shopping streets filled with
food and beauty products. It's super exciting to be in the hustle and
bustle and great because people here really cater to tourists.

Gangnam
Most business people stay around this area, but if you're looking for
more high class and better accomodations, Gangnam is the place to
stay. Tourists usually flock to Garosugil or the Coex Mall to go
shopping for Kpop goods at SM Town.

Hongdae
If you're in the younger crowd, looking for cheap deals, and a good time,
Hongdae is the best place to say. There's a ot of shops, bars and
restaurants. If you're on a budget, there's also great guesthouses and
hostels for decent or cheap prices. It's also easy to get to Incheon
Airport.

Jogno
This area is where tradition meets the modern world. You can see
hanok (traditional Korean homes), Gyeongbokgung Palace, and
Insadong. You'll be vining with the past as you experience walking
through the Bukchon Hanok Village.

Itaewon
Been traveling for awhile? Korea's spicy food not agreeing with you?
This is the best place to get any and all foreign food. There's all sorts of
great cafes like the Thanks Nature Sheep Cafe. There's so many great
rooftop bars in Itaewon so be sure to stay a cool guesthouse there!

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Hanbok
In my opinion one of the most beautiful aspects of Korean
culture is their traditional wear, called hanbok. The
womenswear consists of a long skirt and long
sleeved top while the menswear dons a pants and long shirt
ensemble. It's really fun to wear them around the palaces.

Pro Tip: Free entry to palaces if you wear one!

Rent a Hanbok Goguan Hanbok Studio

Most hanbok rental services are super
foreigner friendly and they have an
assortment of hanbok in many
different sizes. Renting costs between
15,000-50,000 won.
Located in Myeongdong, you can have
an amazing experience with a
professional photographer and various
beautiful photo zones. Packages cost
anywhere from 20,000-60,000 won.

Insaong PR Center Unhyeongung

Seoul Global Royal Residence
If you've ever wanted to
Cultural Center
try on hanbok, the
Operating on a first come, Experience an
Insadong PR Center has
first serve basis, you can aristocratic home
free wifi for all foreign
have a hanbok expereince with amazing
visitors. Guides also
completely free. Advanced views and
give tour pamphlets and
reservations aren't historical artifacts
advice about the area.
accepted so get there as well as try on
early. hanbok.

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How to Get
Around
Feeling like flying to Jeju? Want to escape to Busan
where the city meets the sea? Check out these brilliant
ways to get around cheaply and easily.

Domestic Airlines & Rails

Jeju Air
This is very popular along the locals and uses famous Korean
celebrities to promote it. They offer flights all around Korea as well
as Japan, China, Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and Guam.

Jin Air
I really love Jin Air because this is one of the only airlines that will still
offer snacks and beverages on the flight. They operate 15 international
routes to major cities like Bangkok, Cebu. and Honolulu.

Air Busan
This airline launched to get people to and from Busan quickly and
easily. They operate 14 international domestic flights. Air Busan also
offers the most space between seats. Yes please.

T'way
One of the great things about T'way is that if you cancel your flight you
get your money back. They operate six international routes from Gimpo
and Incheon to Bangkok, Fukuoka, Sapporo, Saga, Taipei and Jinan.

Korea Train Express (KTX)

Another convenient way to get from Seoul to Busan, you can easily book
tickets on this train and be there in 4 hours.

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What to
Eat
Koreans eat a lot of pork, vegetables and fish. Korean food
often has the main dish with many side dishes containing
kimchi, pickled vegetables and other assortments. Many dishes
are spicy because they use pepper paste to flavor the cuisine.

Bibimbap Bingsu Bossam

Served in a stone pot bowl, This is shaved ice with This is shaved ice with
this is a mixture of condensed milk and a condensed milk and a
vegetables, meat and chilli variety of toppings like variety of toppings like
pepper sauce. fruit or chocolate. fruit or chocolate.

Bossam Chicken & Beer Dak Kalbi

This is a marinated beef One of Korea's main food You can do no wrong with
with a sweet and tangy groups, you have not lived this tasty stir fry. It's
flavor and is served with until you've tasted Korean chicken based with
side dishes. chicken. veggies.

Kimbap Ttteobokki Sagyapsal

Kimbap is rice rolls with
veggies , imitation crab or
meat.
A popular street food Korean barbecue at it's
with rice cake and finest is pork belly
fish and cooked in a grilled to your
spicy chili sauce. perfection.
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Tips &
Tricks
Figuring out the best deals and hacks around town doesn't
have to be a headache. I highly recommend the Discover
Seoul Pass, apps and free luggage check in to make your
stay more enjoyable.

Discover Seoul Pass

This pass is good for seeing Korea's
historical, cultural, and Hallyu sites. It
has no expiration date and is activated
as soon as you visit your first site. It
offers free admission to 30 places and
great discounts for others. Get your
pass and a discount here.

Apps You Need

I tour Seoul
You can view attractions
and landmarks from your
location so you know
what's nearby. Available
in Google and iTunes
stores.
Kakaotalk
Keep in contact and
make friends the way
Kakao Koreans do. Available
in Google and iTunes
stores.

Subway Korea Naver Maps Google Translate

This app can be Google Maps Don't be lost for
accessed on and doesn't work well words. Available
offline. Available in Korea Use in Google and
in Google and Naver in Google iTunes stores.
iTunes stores. and iTunes stores.

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 Free Luggage Delivery Service
Have some time in the city and don't want to carry around your heavy luggage?
You can check in to your company's airline at Seoul Station and they will send
your stuff straight to Incheon Airport free of charge. Only available for Asiana,
Korean Air, China Southern Airlines, T'way Air, and Jeju Air.
Pro Tip: Open from 5:20 am to 7pm.
Check in 3 hours before flight

Useful Phrases
안녕하세요 (annyeong-haseyo) - Hello

주세요 – (Juseyo) - Please

감사합니다 (kamsahamnida) - Thank You

화장실이 어디예요? (hwajangsiri eodiyeyo) - Where is the toilet?

얼마예요 – olmayeyo - How much is it?

맥주/소주 – Maekju/Soju - Beer/Soju

Bonus: Best Side Trips

Petite France Nami Island Everland

This charming village is Famous for Winter Sonata If you miss rollercoasters
little bit of southern it's like a random outdoor and eating junk food all
France outside of amusement park. day, this is your place.
France.

Yongin Folk Village Oido

Can't get enough of Located on the last stop of
Korean culture? Step into Line 4 is this romantic
this replica of the Joseon getaway with delicious
Dynasty. 10 seafood.
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