Travel: Korea - General

[Emelyn]

Anyone planning for a trip to Korea this year end holiday ?


I am thinking of planning for a trip with 2A3C... DIY... Not following tour. Wonder if it is too late to book accommodation, air tickets, etc.

Or... should i just forget it and follow tour ?

[maki]

Hi,


My family of 5 is planning a DIY holiday to Seoul this Nov/Dec.

We appreciate your advice/recommendations on 2-bedrm serviced apartments or hotels around LotteWorld & also a nearby ski resort for 3D2N stay. We are also keen to try out the Korean style motel too.

Has anyone tried Hans Apartments or Ibis hotel?

On the ski package, how do we get a good package - is it better to book tog with the accommodation?

Thank you so much!

[Mummy Of 1]

We have booked for 8 days to Korea + Jeju, leaving 1st week of Dec.

Is woollen long john compulsory ? Find them very pokey.

[Belle]

Me too. Thought of going with my children this Dec.


Have not booked. Hope not too late…

Been there before and i thought it would be good to follow tour especially with children since the tour bus will bring us right to the spot of attraction and hence do not need to carry luggages around. Its a problem trying to understanding korea words although most of the roads now have English writings after the Olympic games.

I remember I extended a few days with my friends on our own in Seoul during the last visit and for our meals, we could only go to food courts with pictures as we couldn’t make out what it said in the menu. Unlike in Japan, they have some chinese characters so you could guess.

[hnghng]

Hi,


Planning go Korea this Dec. Bring along my 2 boys (5 &7).
Never go for holiday on Winter before .
How cold the weather :? A bit scared too cold for the kids.
Any other country to suggest? Pls advice. thanks.

[maki]

We plan to do a DIY holiday in Seoul this Dec. Can anyone share info on 1) Ski packages (Day trip only so no accommodation) &

2) Outdoor Family Hot Spring (with swim suits) preferably <90 mins from Seoul.
3) Shopping Tips
Thanks.

[bear07]

hi all,

how do i contact the local guide insider recommended? tks

[bear07]

Hi insider,


Thank you very much for the reply. I emailed him and he said he don't do winter trips now

[sachiko]

Hi, my family plans to go Korea in Nov. Can anyone advise if it is easy to travel in Seoul as we r thinking to do F&E instead of package tour? We would love to have some sightseeing plus fun activities ie. LotteWorld for my kids. TIA

[yuanyuan mama]

sachiko:

Hi, my family plans to go Korea in Nov. Can anyone advise if it is easy to travel in Seoul as we r thinking to do F&E instead of package tour? We would love to have some sightseeing plus fun activities ie. LotteWorld for my kids. TIA

Hi Sachiko,

There is a branch office of Korea Tourism Organization in Singapore that you might want to pop in to find out F&E touring in Seoul. Below is their website
http://asiaenglish.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/OO/OO_EN_13_5.jsp

Korea Tourism Organisation
KNTO 24 Korea Plaza, #01-02 Samsung Hub, 3 Church Street Singapore 049483
Tel: 6533-0441, 0442
Email: [email protected]
http://www.visitkorea.org.sg

or Seoul Global Center has great information of places to visit too.
http://global.seoul.go.kr/

It is quite easy to tour in Seoul comparing many years ago as tourists. Most young adults understand basic english and there is a free interpretation service available in most taxis. Subway lines in Seoul looked complicated but it's actually easy access than it looks. Places like Insadong, Royal Palaces (Gyeongbuk Gung), Han River with Ferry ride, National Museum of Korea, Namsan Tower, Yoido Park, 63 Building, Coex Mall Indoor Aquarium are places you don't want to miss if you have school going children with you.

You won't have problem in ordering food as menus in most restaurants in Seoul or food court comes with pictures. You can simply point at the picture when you order. Enjoy your trip.