January South Korea
Apr 13th, 2008, 04:16 PM
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January South Korea
I will be in Seou? beginning of January for 2 1/2 days.
Will all tourist attractions be open?
What hotel would you recommend that would be central to the tourist locations? I want mid-priced hotels to upper mid-priced.
What tours do you suggest I go on?
Is there a tour company that has deals that would include hotel, tours, transportation from airport etc?
I saw there were many traditional Korean dance/music shows. Some of the shows included lunch or dinner. What traditional shows would you suggest?
Someone recommended going to the folk village near Seoul. Is this village interesting? Would it be okay to go during the beginning of January or would the weather make it very uncomfortable?
Will all tourist attractions be open?
What hotel would you recommend that would be central to the tourist locations? I want mid-priced hotels to upper mid-priced.
What tours do you suggest I go on?
Is there a tour company that has deals that would include hotel, tours, transportation from airport etc?
I saw there were many traditional Korean dance/music shows. Some of the shows included lunch or dinner. What traditional shows would you suggest?
Someone recommended going to the folk village near Seoul. Is this village interesting? Would it be okay to go during the beginning of January or would the weather make it very uncomfortable?
Apr 13th, 2008, 06:29 PM
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"Will all tourist attractions be open?" Yes, most of them will be.
"Someone recommended going to the folk village near Seoul. Is this village interesting?' Yes, it is, but it will be very cold so dress warm and go at mid-day, if posible.
"Someone recommended going to the folk village near Seoul. Is this village interesting?' Yes, it is, but it will be very cold so dress warm and go at mid-day, if posible.
Apr 13th, 2008, 07:00 PM
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Apr 13th, 2008, 07:39 PM
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A good website is http://english.tour2korea.com
There are numerous tour companies. The best idea is to read some first and chose what you would most like to do since your time is limited.
May I suggest you spend 2 to 3 hours at a spa getting a massage and maybe a scrub. It will be sooooo cold in Jan that you will really appreciate the warmth of the spa.
There are numerous tour companies. The best idea is to read some first and chose what you would most like to do since your time is limited.
May I suggest you spend 2 to 3 hours at a spa getting a massage and maybe a scrub. It will be sooooo cold in Jan that you will really appreciate the warmth of the spa.
Apr 15th, 2008, 01:44 AM
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Brrrrrr!! Korea in January! The last time I was there, it was -10C BEFORE wind chill. Don't forget serious winter gear--hats, gloves, scarf, warm boots. Though it was more of dry winter--didn't get stuck in snow.
I believe 1 Jan is a holiday so somethings would likely be closed. However, the major holiday when the most things close down is Lunar New Year usually end of Jan/early Feb.
Hotel--anywhere in Myong-dong area would be convenient. Hotel Lotte is nice (I haven't stayed there, but dined there), right next to a department store and a subway station. Not really sure what you mean by mid-priced. I go there for business so they put me at Westin (5*, quite expensive) or Hilton (4.5*ish for me, close to Seoul train station but up the hill so a bit inconvenient).
Transportation: from the airport, the best way is to take a limousine bus to the hotel (or the closest to the one you're staying). It's a long ride, takes about 90min, could be longer during rush hour. Within Seoul, subway is fast, with good English signage and the best way to get around.
I've never done a tour, but most attractions are perfectly suited for individual trips. My favourite places are palaces (esp the one with changing of the guards in traditional costumes) and Insa-dong.
I think the place with Korean dance/music with dinner is called Korea House. No comment as never been there.
I believe 1 Jan is a holiday so somethings would likely be closed. However, the major holiday when the most things close down is Lunar New Year usually end of Jan/early Feb.
Hotel--anywhere in Myong-dong area would be convenient. Hotel Lotte is nice (I haven't stayed there, but dined there), right next to a department store and a subway station. Not really sure what you mean by mid-priced. I go there for business so they put me at Westin (5*, quite expensive) or Hilton (4.5*ish for me, close to Seoul train station but up the hill so a bit inconvenient).
Transportation: from the airport, the best way is to take a limousine bus to the hotel (or the closest to the one you're staying). It's a long ride, takes about 90min, could be longer during rush hour. Within Seoul, subway is fast, with good English signage and the best way to get around.
I've never done a tour, but most attractions are perfectly suited for individual trips. My favourite places are palaces (esp the one with changing of the guards in traditional costumes) and Insa-dong.
I think the place with Korean dance/music with dinner is called Korea House. No comment as never been there.
Apr 15th, 2008, 07:56 AM
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We stayed at Ibis Myeong-Dong - its not a luxury hotel, but is functional, good internet access and in a great location. It is opposite one of the Lotte department stores. We stayed at Lotte Hotel in Busan - it was fine if a bit old fashioned, the Ibis was much cheaper, its functional, very clean and has helpful staff. Ibis is a French Hotel chain - well known in Europe.
Apr 15th, 2008, 08:39 AM
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I can second the recco for Korea House for the show. Someone advised us to see the show and have dinner somewhere else - said dinner was disappointing. So that is what we did. Highly recommend the show.
