I am thinking of going on a trip solo to South Korea this dec, anyone had any recommendation for areas location to visit? Any theme park worth visit other than Lotte World and Everland as well?
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chrisj
It will be bitterly cold in December with possible light snow. Plan accordingly. The southern part of Korea (Busan / Jeju) is more likely to have decent weather & no snow. The KTX bullet train from Seoul to Busan is around 3 hours.
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nice_but__
Seoul is worth a few days, then yes the south is pretty. Everland and Lottoworld are not parks....
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anonymous
You'll find loads to do in Seoul - the popular places for walking around and taking some coffee, like Samcheongdong, Insadong etc. can be really lovely on cold snowy days :)
Ice skating is good, if you meet someone to go with you or don't mind going alone - there's a rink at Lotte World (also part of Lotte World is indoors so it's good to go there in winter!). But I think outdoor rinks at night are best, for the atmos.
Lastly check the Visit Korea site for winter festivals. This is one I went to last winter, but it was in January:
http://londonseoul.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/hwacheon-ice-fishing-festival.html
There should be those kinds of ice festivals in december too!
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ljhsquall
Any affordable lodging have in mind? I remember my friend stayed in guest house or some sort the last time she went, can't remember the name but i think it was quite cheap
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katakanadian
Jeonju is worth a couple days. 8-10 days is far too short. If possible you should plan a longer trip.
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ljhsquall
If possible I also wish to plan a longer trip! But that is subject to my leave and my work. Hehe..
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