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One of my fondest memory is to witness the beautiful sunset along the famous Hangang (Han River) which runs through Seoul. I was sitting at the Hanggang Park (Banpo section) when the sun set behind the Dongjak Bridge.
Somerset Palace
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85 Susong-Dong, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, 110885, South Korea
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going to seoul with no clue
hi guys! i'm going to seoul this friday and will be staying there until tuesday next week. and i am clueless. all i know is that it's cold :) so maybe you have suggestions as to where to go and how to get around. oh, i just need to go to some korean drama locations--full house, coffee prince... :D
also, i'm not into shopping much. i just want to take pictures around. that would be my souvenir. my hotel is paid for already. so how much do you think should i bring given that(i mean to get around--transpo, food, entrance fees to places.
i'm really panicking! help!
Re: going to seoul with no clue
Hi
We were there last week and you're right it is cold.We took a full day transit tour right from the airport.It was really good. We went to the Changdeokgung Palace ,saw Cheonggyecheon Stream which is a good picture spot right in the city.We had a lunch at a Korean Barbeque.
Here's a link to Seoul's Travel site http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/SI/SI_EN_3_6.jsp?cid=309669
Re: going to seoul with no clue
yes, some cold weather this week.
so, best way to go around the city tour bus,
in my opinion, it is a good way!
cheaper, comfortable, and many attractions are easily accessible.
http://en.seoulcitybus.com/
cheers!
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Changing Attitudes towards North Korea
I have been visiting Seoul for over ten years and one of the striking things I have noticed is the change in the overall attitude toward North Korea. The regime in Pyongyang is no longer considered the monstrous bully that it once was -- even as it continues to pursue nuclear weapons. I guess the people of Seoul have lived so long under the threat of massive artillery bombardment that they no longer believe it will happen. Sure, the older generation has no love for the North: they remember the war, the attack on the Blue House, the Rangoon bombings. But the Sunshine policy has allowed many Koreans -- especially the younger ones -- to imagine a unified Korea once again, so they have a more positive view of North Koreans, though maybe not of Kim Jong Il himself. This is probably helped by a rather large number of North Korean refugees who now call Seoul home. Therefore, there is even a move afoot to annull the National Security Law that prohibits travel to the North, communist literature and contacting North Koreans among other things. Certainly, things are more relaxed. A tent like the one pictured would have been enough to get someone arrested in the old days of military rule.
Seoul Cinema Town
The nearby Picadilly and … theaters were closed so this one was packed the couple of times I went by. It is so cheap to see movies here (remember I am coming from Japan)!! There is also assigned seating. Walking from JongRo3 station lots of older ladies will be screaming at the people walking by. Don’t be alarmed, they aren’t angry they are just scalpers. Scalpers for the movies – only in Korea!!.
Korean Sushi- The Kimbap
Kimbap is Like Japanese sushi but without the kikkoman soy soyce and wasabi. The Kimbap is the Korean Version and inside the seaweed wrapper are assorted veggies and imitation crabs and vinegared rice. it cost 3,000 won an order and is really tasty and filling!
Korean love sports, leisure & exercise
The Koreans love to participate in sports, leisure and exercise. In fact, they really love the outdoors especially hiking (trekking). During the summer and autumn mountains, you can see many local people going to the various national parks to do hiking, playing sports (e.g. soccer), having leisure time at the park etc.
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Address: 85 Susong-Dong, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, 110885, South Korea