12 hours in Seoul in February--things to see/do?
Jan 6, 2012, 6:04 pm
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12 hours in Seoul in February--things to see/do?
I'll be transiting through Seoul in early February and have 12 hr to kill (arrive at 6am, depart 6pm). Is it easy to get to the city from the airport? Any suggestions for must-see/do things that could be checked out in a short visit?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jan 6, 2012, 7:50 pm
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There are city tours specifically for people in transit at ICN. It's an easy way to see some of the major sites and not have to deal with getting yourself around, changing money, etc.
http://www.airport.kr/iiacms/pageWor...de=C1202020600
Most of those in transit will have a similar schedule, and the tours are based around these timelines. I did a city tour about a year ago and there were 8 of us in a mini-bus with a great guide.
http://www.airport.kr/iiacms/pageWor...de=C1202020600
Most of those in transit will have a similar schedule, and the tours are based around these timelines. I did a city tour about a year ago and there were 8 of us in a mini-bus with a great guide.
Jan 6, 2012, 9:29 pm
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Jan 7, 2012, 9:12 am
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I did a similar transit and mostly wandered around town for the day. Walking through the Gahoi-dong neighborhood (the old Hanoks) was a lot of fun, as was a couple hours on the bullet train.
I don't think you'd have enough time to get up to the DMZ.
I don't think you'd have enough time to get up to the DMZ.
Jan 8, 2012, 11:47 am
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There are city tours specifically for people in transit at ICN. It's an easy way to see some of the major sites and not have to deal with getting yourself around, changing money, etc.
http://www.airport.kr/iiacms/pageWor...de=C1202020600
Most of those in transit will have a similar schedule, and the tours are based around these timelines. I did a city tour about a year ago and there were 8 of us in a mini-bus with a great guide.
http://www.airport.kr/iiacms/pageWor...de=C1202020600
Most of those in transit will have a similar schedule, and the tours are based around these timelines. I did a city tour about a year ago and there were 8 of us in a mini-bus with a great guide.
Thanks for the link! ^
Jan 8, 2012, 11:50 am
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I did a similar transit and mostly wandered around town for the day. Walking through the Gahoi-dong neighborhood (the old Hanoks) was a lot of fun, as was a couple hours on the bullet train.
I don't think you'd have enough time to get up to the DMZ.
I don't think you'd have enough time to get up to the DMZ.
Out of curiosity, did you leave the train station at the destination to explore the neighbouring area, or did you go for the ride just for the sake of trying out the bullet train?
Jan 8, 2012, 8:49 pm
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As I usually post here, that if I am free, I don't mind showing people around Seoul, completely free! Im a grad student here, and my girlfriend is usually free after working hours.
I'm on Winter holiday now, so if you want someone to show you (or just recommend things), send me a PM.
I'm on Winter holiday now, so if you want someone to show you (or just recommend things), send me a PM.
Jan 13, 2012, 4:57 pm
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As I usually post here, that if I am free, I don't mind showing people around Seoul, completely free! Im a grad student here, and my girlfriend is usually free after working hours.
I'm on Winter holiday now, so if you want someone to show you (or just recommend things), send me a PM.
I'm on Winter holiday now, so if you want someone to show you (or just recommend things), send me a PM.
Jan 14, 2012, 9:42 am
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There are city tours specifically for people in transit at ICN. It's an easy way to see some of the major sites and not have to deal with getting yourself around, changing money, etc.
http://www.airport.kr/iiacms/pageWor...de=C1202020600
Most of those in transit will have a similar schedule, and the tours are based around these timelines. I did a city tour about a year ago and there were 8 of us in a mini-bus with a great guide.
http://www.airport.kr/iiacms/pageWor...de=C1202020600
Most of those in transit will have a similar schedule, and the tours are based around these timelines. I did a city tour about a year ago and there were 8 of us in a mini-bus with a great guide.
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