Comes with us to South Korea, one of the most popular tourist spots in Asia. Here are some things you can do if you decide to visit Korea in the future!
Hongdae is a great place to stay as compared to Myeongdong as there’s so much things to do! You can visit many cute cafes, shop, enjoy street food and bars! RYSE hotel was one of the nearest to the train station about 3mins walk super convenient. We book the editor room that comes with a double bed and city views great for 4 pax! One of the best decision we have made so far! If you're early like us for check-in you can leave your luggages with them and head out to Hongdae street!
📍RYSE, Hotel Autograph Collection
Price: From S$340
Location: 130 Yanghwa-ro Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Location: 130 Yanghwa-ro Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
From Exit 9 of Hongik there are many street food vendors you can try the skewers for 3,500 Won (~S$3.60) or Tteokbokki to share!
Tired of shopping and cafes? This is something you should definitely add to your list of things to do! Check out Shooting Club in Hongdae. It’s about 8,000 won (~S$8) each person!
Neulbo, or 늘보, actually means sloth in Korean. At Cafe Neulbo, you can take a break from bustling streets of the city and enjoy drawing. You even can turn your pictures into keychains to keep as a souvenir. Great bonding activity we decide to make one for each other rather than ourselves! For just 7,000 won, you will be provided with a sheet of heat shrink plastic and a tray of art supplies.
📍Cafe Neulbo
Price: 7,000 won (~S$7.20)
Location: 2F, 26 Donggyo-ro 51-angil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (서울 마포구 동교로51안길 26 2층)
Location: 2F, 26 Donggyo-ro 51-angil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (서울 마포구 동교로51안길 26 2층)
Hanboknam offers traditional and theme Korean hanbok rental services in Seoul. Starting at 10,000 won for traditional attire known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs. To experience the Korean culture, wearing a hanbok can be a unique and memorable way to take photographs while visiting Seoul. They also have free hair styling options to choose from and lockers provided.
📍Hanboknam Kyeongbokgung Store
Price: From 10,000 Won (~S$9.95)/ 1 Hour
Location: 133-5 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Location: 133-5 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Another must do only in winter is to visit this lake on the outskirts of Seoul! You’ll love this massive ice rink glimmering in the heart of snowy mountain ridges. It is a great place for an ideal day trip. With many activities like duck train ride around the lake, tricycling and duck sledge!
📍Sanjeong Lake
Price: From 6,000 Won (~S$6.20) Duck Sledge
Location: 89 Sanjeonghosu-ro 411beon-gil, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Location: 89 Sanjeonghosu-ro 411beon-gil, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
One of the coolest places around Hannam if you’re a music lover. You’re given two minutes to listen to two records of your choice. Staff were also really nice and helpful! Btw, this place was where BTS performed tiny desk live 💜
📍Vinyl & Plastic
Location: 248 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Location: 248 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
If you’re a BTS fan or a Minimoni Stan you definitely want drop by Hakdong Park! Had fun with the swings, have to sit where Jimin and Namjoon sat, much to the amusement of the locals!
📍Hakdong Park
Location: Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Location: Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
One of the more unique Starbucks locations. Taking up 2 storeys within the floating Seoul Wave Art Center at Hangang Park, the cafe offers stunning views of the river and surrounding areas. Excellent spot to enjoy the evening watching the sunset with your coffee.
📍Starbucks Seoul Wave Art Center
Location: 145-35 Jamwon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Location: 145-35 Jamwon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea
We book tour with from Klook inclusive of shuttle service and equipment gear for Ski! It was our first time skiing, and it was an amazing experience! Instructors were great, It was not so scary when you know how to stop and they taught us by forming the shape of letter "A". At the park, there are various slope levels; we began with the beginner and progressed to the others! To be honest, there isn't much time, so it's best to stay in the nearby hotel if you're serious about learning to ski! We also book separately the snowyland best to directly get from them, slight discount!
📍Vivaldi Park Ski World
Price:10,9500 Won (~S$113) One Day Self Guided Tour (shuttle from Seoul)
Location: South Korea, Gangwon-do, Hongcheon-gun, Seo-myeon, Palbong-ri, 산310-4
Location: South Korea, Gangwon-do, Hongcheon-gun, Seo-myeon, Palbong-ri, 산310-4
Walking distance from the Ski park. The view from the balcony is simply mind blowing, as you can see all the ski slopes. Spacious for group of 4 pax. Sonobelle Tower B Standard Family Room with Kitchen!
📍Sono Belle Vivaldi Park
Price: $140 per night
Location: South Korea, Gangwon-do, Hongcheon-gun, Seo-myeon, Palbong-ri, 산310-4
Location: South Korea, Gangwon-do, Hongcheon-gun, Seo-myeon, Palbong-ri, 산310-4
Even you don’t ski, you can go for fun rides like tube slide, sledge. Build snowman as there is plenty of ice.
📍Snowyland Vivaldi Park
Price: 38,800 Won (S$40)
Location: South Korea, Gangwon-do, Hongcheon-gun, Seo-myeon, Palbong-ri, 산310-4
Location: South Korea, Gangwon-do, Hongcheon-gun, Seo-myeon, Palbong-ri, 산310-4