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Subway Seoul
66 Reviews We took the KTX from Seoul going back to Busan since it's cheaper than by plane. We were booked online by our hostel owner back in Busan (we asked this kind Korean owner to book us a round way tix)....
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Buses Seoul
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...
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Trains Seoul
15 Reviews These days there is also the AREX express train which connects Incheon airport with Seoul station in quick time for 13,500 won with reserved seating. Sometimes the hotel buses may be a better option,...
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Taxies Seoul
15 Reviews There are two different types of taxis. One is medium-sized taxi and the other is deluxe taxi (black-colored). In case of the former, it will cost about 75,000 Korean Won from the airport to Seoul...
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Tour Bus Seoul
9 Reviews The Seoul City Bus Tours are a great way to see the sights in Seoul. There are two tours - Downtown and Palace. You can purchase tickets on the bus which you get at stops clearly identified by blue...
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Cars, Subways and Buses Seoul
17 Reviews The subway is the most convenient mode of transport in going around Busan or in Seoul and in Gyeonggi-do areas. It is operated from 530am-1am. Currently there are 4 subway lines operating around...
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By Air Seoul
29 Reviews Kimpo was the former Premier Airport Hub of Seoul until 2001 when Incheon Airport took over and nowadays it is used mailny for domestic flights and few international flights to Japan. the airport is...
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Other Stuff Seoul
12 Reviews Ferry to China I hope to help someone who is ready to board ferry to Tianjin 1) Is it still possible to do this trip now? yes, you can book a ticket in JINCHEON FERRY terminal in 2nd...
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Plane Seoul
13 Reviews From Manila Philippines take the Philippine Airlines direct flight going to Seoul Korea. The cheapest price for economy class would be 616.00 USD. The schedule of flight going to Seoul depends on the...
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Walking Seoul
3 Reviews I have been repeating that Seoul is a very tourist friendly city. The reason is quite obvious. Although you may be a total stranger to this beautiful city, you can find directions quite easily. One of...
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For buses, it is best to grab a seat (but give the elderly the priority) or at least hold on tight to the bars. Drivers here seem to forget about the laws of physics. When the bus swerves, stops, or speeds up all of a sudden, passengers tend to become pinballs.There are a lot of buses here that go pretty much everywhere. They are all numbered, but the stops and destination signages are all written in Korean - learn how to read Korean at http://www.learnkoreanlanguage.com/. It's very easy.
Around midnight, subways and most buses stop running, but fear not 'cause taxis flood the city at this time. You could choose to pay more with the black cabs or pick a grey/white one with "Free Interpretation" written on the window for a little less. Just hope that the driver understands you, or hope you'll get that "Free Interpretation" thing. It's advisable to ask a Korean friend to write your intersection or name of the place you're going to in Korean to show the cab drivers.There are some reading materials about the safety issue with taxis here. Taking the longer way, robbery, assault. We never had a problem here other than the language barrier. Your call.
I like the fact that we could go around almost anywhere in Seoul and Incheon by subway... and the expansion doesn't seem to stop. They have added a lot of stations since we first arrived in March 2006. They've purchased new trains too.The trains are very clean, smells sometimes, heated seats in winter.The subway system is very good. They just don't seem to have consistency with regards to pedestrian pathways. Sometimes the floor arrows and on-ward escalators would be on the left, sometimes they're on the right. No wonder people here get confused if they should be walking on the left or on the right. Of course you know what happens... chaos! People bump into each other all the time like ants. People don't care sometimes, they just bump into you anyway or get in your way. When entering the trains, some people just go in and block the people that are going out... especially during rush...
The traffic jam could really killed!! For we almost missed our flight back home because we were stucked in the traffic jam. By the time we reached the airport; we face another lonnnggg queue....at the check-in counter and than AGAIN at the customs! We practically have to run to the gate!! So I felt that one should be sure at the airport at least 3 hours before your flight takes off.
There are convenient stores inside selling things from tidbits to phonecards.From here you can take airport limousine (actually its a bus) to many places around Seoul.It's just outside the lobby, but you prolly need to ask around for which buses goes where.Check out their website for more info.I also booked a flight from Gimpo Airport Seoul (For domestic flights) to Jeju Island from here.
Busan is the second largest city in South Korea, located in the country's southeast coast and facing Japan.Subway is a convenient way transportation to move around town, even faster than by car (or cab) due to surface traffic congestions.Line 1 stops by the train station and, for those willing to reach BEXCO or Haeundae Beach, should be used up to Seomyeon transfer station to board the Line 2 eastbound train.Train cars are generally clean and not too crowded if rush hours can be avoided. Like any other Korean city, Busan subway commuters usually take naps or listen to music or make phone calls. Each station is announced on-board every car through speakers in both Korean and English language.
From Incheon Int'l Airport (ICN), a convenient and affordable solution to reach Seoul is by coach, called Limousine in Korea. Cabs can do the job as well, but for a much higher fare which is not balanced to the riding time, which due to heavy city traffic is the same as the bus ride.Several destinations to various parts of Seoul are served by different line numbers. If unfamiliar with the city, get a free map upon arrival at the airport and go to one of the two available bus ticket counters located in the arrivals lobby.Bus to Seoul train station is # 601, costs 7,500 Won (in May 2006) equivalent to about 8 US$ and takes not less than one hour, much more during rush hours.Another option is to take the KAL (Korean Airlines) bus to downtown Seoul stopping at several major hotel locations, for the fare of 13,000 Won.
The airport Limousine Bus services are excellent. Very comfortabel and affortabel. I took one from Incheon International airport to the Samsung Plaza in Bundang (1 hour) for 14,200 Wan (about 14 US). Just buy a ticket at the Kiosk at the airport, or when returning to the airport, you can pay the driver.
Korea with it's high population density has a high volume of traffic. However, it all seems to move along even in peak periods. If you can take a direct bus it is usually much faster than the subway, because of the number of stops and routes.
Getting to heaven or achieving Nirvana if your Korean or from elsewhere.Try this simple reference at the Beeb site. 'Buddha' means 'one who has woken up'. Most people live asleep, never knowing or seeing life as it really is. As a consequence they suffer. A buddha is someone who awakens to the knowledge of the world as it truly is and so finds release from suffering.A Buddha teaches out of sympathy and compassion for the suffering of beings and for the benefit and welfare of all beings.Buddhism does not actively look for converts, but it is thoroughly welcoming to those who do want to convert. Buddhism can coexist with other faiths.
Lotte Hotel Seoul Seoul
7 Reviews and 699 Opinions We stayed here for a week. It is very nice but DO NOT have your laundry done by them, a piece of...
The Westin Chosun Busan Busan
4 Reviews and 150 Opinions My wife and I have stayed twice at the Westin Chosun within the last three months. The rooms are...
Youngpyung Resort Kangwon-do
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Q: Hi all, I am traveling to South Korea from 4/15-4/21 for a friend's wedding on 4/19 in Seoul. The majority of the wedding...
A: Have a nice trip and fun. Be sure to visit the two tourist kiosks to get maps and guides. One is next to the express bus terminal while the other is beside the main train...
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