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8-10days solo in korea decCountry forums / North-East Asia / South Korea | ||
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? | ||
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. | 1 | |
Seoul is worth a few days, then yes the south is pretty. Everland and Lottoworld are not parks.... | 2 | |
At least a few of the rides will be closed because of the cold. | 3 | |
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! | 4 | |
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 | 5 | |
Jeonju is worth a couple days. 8-10 days is far too short. If possible you should plan a longer trip. | 6 | |
If possible I also wish to plan a longer trip! But that is subject to my leave and my work. Hehe.. | 7 | |
Seoul land is the amusement park and very close to Seoul just for 30minute from Gangnam station. | 8 | |
anyone watch running man? There's this epi where Yoo Jae Suk was "trick" to take a free fall ride on ropes. Anyone know what is that amusement park? | 9 | |