Travel: Korea - General

[mummychia]

choonie:

Thanks mummy chia. Looks like it is easier to take their local tour with 2 young kids in tow. Didn't know that Korea has local tour packages which we can book through the hotel...

Choonie
Actually its up to individual, I didnt join any local tour & my 2 kids are also around same age as yours. If u dont have budget constraint joining their local tour will be more convenient.

[MyPillow]

Yah, decide on the hotel n get hotel to booked day tour-there are few day tour cmpy worked with hotel. Mt Sorak shd go with tour in winter, too cold n wind is very dry, cut my skin after my return .


mummychia, any idea which dept store sell toys in korea? my kids are bored if they din get to touch n see toys.

[mummychia]

MyPillow:

Yah, decide on the hotel n get hotel to booked day tour-there are few day tour cmpy worked with hotel. Mt Sorak shd go with tour in winter, too cold n wind is very dry, cut my skin after my return .


mummychia, any idea which dept store sell toys in korea? my kids are bored if they din get to touch n see toys.

Mypillow
If u want to buy toys, go to dongdaemun toys & stationery street. Lots to see & buy

[MyPillow]

mummychia, thats gd . is it Dongdaemum station? the last time i went to the mall din walk the street at all, went to the mall :(. any road signs or street name?

[mummychia]

MyPillow:

mummychia, thats gd . is it Dongdaemum station? the last time i went to the mall din walk the street at all, went to the mall :(. any road signs or street name?

mypillow
yes its dongdaemun station, exit 4 walk straight its the 2nd street on your right.

[sundaymorning]

Hi there,

As South Korea and North Korea might go to war , is it safe to go to korea ?
I bought my tickets and its in June

[NY1969]

When old Kim is ard, a lot of threatening words but no action. Now, young Kim takes over, being inexperience, hard to say.

[CheLee]

Hello I am back from South Korea!!!


We covered Jeju and Seoul in 12 days.

I did it F&E and it is much easier as we bring a child around. would like to specifically say that water is not an issue. our family needs plenty of water. both accoodations have water dispenser and free bottled water. you can find dispenser to top up at all food court and eateries.

In Jeju, we stayed in Tae Gong Gak Guest House and had Mr Goh as a taxi driver for 2 full days. Both are excellent! and on third day, we went for submarine tour and laze around. if you stay in TGG, they will arrange a mini van to send you to the submarine tour location to and fro. hassle free. Food for kids are good as well with their recommendation. No regret!

In Seoul, took mUmmy chia recommendation and stayed in Metro HOtel. Absolutely great!!! nothing to complain!!! We spend morning till night in everland and it was awesome with the fireworks. We booked a cab. at 120,000won to and fro from hotel. it was very very ideal (minus the cost), because you dont need to worry about the jam, no need to travel out too early to wait for the tour bus. you can just arrive when the park opens, and stay all the way.

I did not go for private tour bus to everland which may end up bring you to do shopping, or expect you to leave very early from the park. the taxi driver manage to get us the everland tickets (for 3 pax) at 60,000won.

If you want to shop for toys and ok to walk, you can try toy alley. but if you want convenience, can head to Jamsil station for toyrus. we realise it it is not too much more ex, a few dollars difference. moreover, toyrus has discount sometimes.

if you want to shop for children clohhes, go Nandaemun, i made 3 trips there!!! it was reallly cheaper than even Bangkok in my opinion.

[popireis]

Hi winnieng78


How did you book the air tix to Jeju, from SG or thru the local agents?
Did you go to any spa resort?

[mummychia]

winnieng78:

Hello I am back from South Korea!!!


We covered Jeju and Seoul in 12 days.

I did it F&E and it is much easier as we bring a child around. would like to specifically say that water is not an issue. our family needs plenty of water. both accoodations have water dispenser and free bottled water. you can find dispenser to top up at all food court and eateries.

In Jeju, we stayed in Tae Gong Gak Guest House and had Mr Goh as a taxi driver for 2 full days. Both are excellent! and on third day, we went for submarine tour and laze around. if you stay in TGG, they will arrange a mini van to send you to the submarine tour location to and fro. hassle free. Food for kids are good as well with their recommendation. No regret!

In Seoul, took mUmmy chia recommendation and stayed in Metro HOtel. Absolutely great!!! nothing to complain!!!! We spend morning till night in everland and it was awesome with the fireworks. We booked a cab. at 120,000won to and fro from hotel. it was very very ideal (minus the cost), because you dont need to worry about the jam, no need to travel out too early to wait for the tour bus. you can just arrive when the park opens, and stay all the way.

I did not go for private tour bus to everland which may end up bring you to do shopping, or expect you to leave very early from the park. the taxi driver manage to get us the everland tickets (for 3 pax) at 60,000won.

If you want to shop for toys and ok to walk, you can try toy alley. but if you want convenience, can head to Jamsil station for toyrus. we realise it it is not too much more ex, a few dollars difference. moreover, toyrus has discount sometimes.

if you want to shop for children clohhes, go Nandaemun, i made 3 trips there!!! it was reallly cheaper than even Bangkok in my opinion.

winnieng78
welcome back!! :rahrah: great to know your trip was a good one. if u stay longer, u could have catch the cherry blossom now.

my kids also like the toysrus at jamsil but didnt buy anything there since we bought quite a fair bit from the toy street.

can share how much did Mr Goh charge for 2 days in jeju? though most likely i wont include jeju for my year end since its winter, but will keep for future trip.