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Pro
Exciting, Never boring, colourful and Shopping/ Playing Central
Con
expensive western hotels, rude commuters, chaotic traffic
In a nutshell
Interesting blend of Korean culture- old and new
83 Reviews We re-visited this palace and as we were traveling on our own, we had a lot more time to explore the grounds. The guards standing at the entrance to the Palace were wearing traditional Korean clothing. Lots of tourists were taking photographs with them, but some of the tourists were a bit...
Namsan (South Mountain) and Seoul Tower
64 Reviews Seoul Tower (서울타워) is the city's greatest modern landmark. Seoul Tower is a communication and observation tower located on Namsan Mountain in central Seoul, and it is the highest point in the city. Construction of Seoul Tower began in 1969, and the tower was completed...
7 Reviews and 315 Opinions We stayed here for a week. It is very nice but DO NOT have your laundry done by them, a piece of...
4 Reviews and 257 Opinions Friendly English speaking staff provide easy check in. Rooms are a little small but adequate. TV and...
Western Bars and Hofs (Korean Bars)
62 Reviews 3 Alley Pub is a large European-style bar with many Westerners, a pool table, and a huge selection of beers from around the world. This is one of the biggest and most popular bars in Itaewon and it has a great expat following. This is a great place to catch the rugby or soccer match as the owner is...
25 Reviews Located in the heart of Itaewon, under the Hamilton Hotel, B One is one of the area's best nightclub. When I lived herein 2003-2004, the club was new and called Limelight. The club was OK before midnight or one o'clock, but after hours is when Limelight really started to rock. Many weekend nights,...
65 Reviews Seoul has one of the most efficient subway system in Asia. You can actually access most of the major tourist attractions just by hopping on/off the subway. You may click on the link below to determine the shortest route and fare to your planned destination.
35 Reviews Buses are aplenty in Seoul. This can be intimidating if you can't speak their language. Not all drivers can speak English. Better tell the driver of where you're getting off. We took a bus going to Everland. Destinations will be announced in English. Bus stops directly in Everland & Sadang Subway...
23 Reviews Dongdaemun is a famous shopping area near the Dongdaemun -- or Great East Gate. It has sporting goods, clothing, used books, carpets, and many other things at great prices. We spent about three hours here one afternoon and we saw just a quarter of the market or less. We looked at clothes, military...
20 Reviews The Myeongdong area is a very popular shopping area among young Koreans, mostly women. It has dozens of name-brand stores such as Nike, New Balance, Levis, and others. Prices here are very steep, but it is worth walking around here just to people-watch! This area will get very crowded around lunch...
67 Reviews Beer, or "Maekju" in Hangeul, in probably the most popular Korean drink for foreigners. The two most common brands are OB (Oriental Brewery) and Cass. OB, first brewed in 1933, has 4.4 % alcohol and claims "timeless enduring heritage, craftsmanship and new rice addition deliver refreshing...
50 Reviews The Seoul Metropolitan Government has a program that names the city's most outstanding toilets of the year. As you sight see in the city, look for these bronze plaques reading "Seoul Best Toilet." You'll be glad you peed in one of these magnificent urinary attractions! And you thought your...
17 Reviews Recently, I visited Seoul on business and, despite a busy schedule, had time for sightseeing on a Friday night. This visit was my first to Seoul - my work usually takes me to Japan. I am embarrassed to say that I know little about Korean culture, but I was keen to explore it during my brief stay. ...
14 Reviews Seoul has a very bad pollution problem that causes many visitors and residents to experience health problems. The smog is worst in the summer months, when many locals wear masks over their noses & mouths. Living in Seoul, it is very difficult to keep your house clean with this fine black dust...
14 Reviews My 1st time in Korea, read a lot about Seoul and Itaewon. It is a very big let down, day and night. Its raining, and the fake apparels by the road side is not as I had expected. Compared to the sprawling bangkok with lots more everywhere. At night, the bars are too mild for my liking. I ended up...
12 Reviews We just finished shopping in Dongdaemum district and about to go back in the hotel but it rained so hard so my friend and I decided to take a taxi. We were waiting for a taxi when this big black cab that just looked like a private car stopped in front of us. It's a taxi with a writing that says...
11 Reviews Korea has stairs, lots of them. Therefore it's best to leave the gigantic wheeled bag at home if you are going to be relying on moving around the city by subway or walking many places with your stuff. Summer is the rainy season. Bring shoes that can get wet or at least dry out quickly if you are...
9 Reviews Seoul is a shoppers nirvana catering to all budgets and tastes. If you have forgotten something make a beeline to E- Mart, a local, mid priced supermarket where you will find most things you need on your trip. Seoul have cold but pleasantly sunny winters. Cotton jackets and coats are not suitable...
50 Reviews If you have an afternoon free in Seoul, wander around the Bukchon area to look at the wonderful traditional Korean houses. Most of these residences have tile-covered wooden roofs and stucco-type walls. This narrow-alley residential area is located just north of Anguk Station on Subway Line 3. There...
14 Reviews There are some smallish mountains (hills) near Gupabal Station that have some well-maintained trails carved through a densely wooded setting. In this area it is also possible to see: - A very large artificial waterfall (See Photo #4) - Some remnants from the Korean war, or that's what I think they...
6 Reviews If you want to watch a baseball game, go to the Jamsil Baseball stadium and you can watch either the LG Twins or the Doosan Bears. Both of these teams call this stadium home. Tickets are really cheap.. about 6,000 Won and fans really get into it. One difference from Major League baseball is that...
12 Reviews Gyeongbokgung was the main palace during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). One of five palaces in Seoul, it has a 500 year history. It was built by the founding King of Joseon dynasty, Lee Seong-Gye, in 1395 as he moved the capital city from Gyeseong to Seoul. Located in the northern part of Seoul, it...
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Hope to visit again soon!