In this things to know before visiting South Korea, we share everything you need to know before visiting the Asian country, including getting to South Korea, South Korea travel tips and what you need to know if you are visiting South Korea for the first time.
Korea Packing list
If you are starting to write your packing trip, there is a few things you need to remember to include. Firstly, an umbrella is essential, it can rain a lot in Korea but it is also common to use an umbrella to share yourself when walking in the hot sun. You will also need to bring some decent trainers or sneakers, you will be doing a lot of walking in the major cities but there are also some great hikes to chose from near Seoul. You may also want to bring some deodorant, you can find this in some drugstores but it expensive and rare to find. Ladies, I recommend carrying some tissue around with you, most restrooms are western but you will find some squat toilets in smaller villages. One more thing to pack is slippers, water shoes or a spare pair of flip flops. Most hotel rooms will not have a bath or enclosed shower, so it is worth having a pair of slippers just for the bathroom to avoid wet feet.
Korea apps
Before arriving, also download the google translate app and a currency converter. Not all restaurants, cafes and taxi drivers can speak English, so have a translate app will help you a lot. The currency in South Korean is Won so use a currency converter to check prices, especially when purchasing souvenirs or food in touristy areas.
Seoul
Seoul is the capital and many peoples firs choice when heading to the country. There are a lot of historic sites and incrusting experiences to be had here but don’t spend your whole visit in the city. Be prepared for crowds and congestion, Seoul is home to over 25 million residents; half of the countries total.
Seoul is also a great place for shopping wit endless malls but a massive variety of fashion, accessories and beauty stores. It is also a great place to try some new products; there are beauty and skincare products everywhere so try something new whilst you are in Korea.
Try the cafes. When in Seoul, you have to head to at least one of the amazing cafes in the city. With themed cafes, unique cafes, modern cafes and instagram worthy drinks to try, plan a visit during your trip.
Restaurant tips
When you are in a restaurant, it is common for servers to avoid interrupting you whilst you are eating. This means if you need something else, perhaps another drink or serving of something, you will need to wave or press the call button on your table.
Another thing to note in restaurants is the chopsticks. Koreans use metal chopsticks, which can be a little harder to use than wooden ones. However, you can use a spoon to eat rice and make sure you place your chopsticks back down on the table when you are finishing with them – do not leave them sticking up vertically out of your bowl.
Also, when you want to pay the bill, it is likely to already be on your table. Check the sides or underneath the table and pay at the payment stand; there is normally some type of sign or server behind a table.
Some other table manners to be aware of; our your elder’s drink before your own, do not blow your nose whilst sitting at a table, don’y pick up your bowl to eat and drink your soup before trying other dishes.
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18 Comments
Wow You made the video about South Korea.
AWESOME~~!!
Perfect~~!!
Your information is super perfect.
and you filmed it beautifully.
I will need a tour guide. I will try going there with someone
Are there any laws we need to follow due to covid (
“You may want to bring deodorant”
Just to South Korea???
Don’t pick up your bowl to eat? What? I see them with this plate/bowl thing when eating.
I go to Scouts and in 2 years we will be going to South Korea from Australia and I'm hella scared of planes.
Great video, thank you. I'm going to South Korea as soon as Australia's borders.
well, google translate is not so good. please find out better translate APP please. thx.
Definitely going south Korea
But what if we learn korean
Hi, Looks like their travel rules has changed last week. Care to create an update video? Thanks so much for the help.
Hello. I am traveling to S Korea solo during this summer season – 2022. I really appreciate all the tips you’ve shared here. Any additional tips you can impart will be greatly appreciated.
do we need 3rd dose vaccine to go s.korea?
thank you so much for the video! also, another table manner tip is to receive anything with two hands instead of one, as it is more respectful. thank you again!
Most people say that Papago is superior to Google Translate for Korean.
@Korea Travel Notes@
1. Korea is a homogeneous nation
Korea has only recently become famous abroad and is attracting more and more tourists. Most Koreans are awkward with foreigners!
– Korea is a Confucian culture. From an early age, we constantly learn to be considerate, humble, and respectful. That's why most Koreans don't discriminate!! (No country in the world is free from racism. Exceptions always exist)
In fact, Korea is the safest country for travelers and you will feel it when you come to Korea.
2. Koreans are perfectionists.
For a Korean to speak a foreign language, it is necessary to be able to converse at the level of a local! Most of the young people can speak English basicly!
– The reason foreigners feel unkind to Koreans is that Koreans 'can't help you perfectly in your language' (Of course, this is gradually improving 😀)
3. Most foreigners I see speak 100% native language in Korea. In Korea, when traveling abroad, I think it's polite to learn a little bit of the language of that country. But all the foreigners I have seen in Korea come to me in English or their mother tongue. Everyone, please respect Korean! If you come to Korea by studying at least a minimum of Korean, it will be a really enjoyable trip!
"sillyehnida" (Excuse me)
If you approach Koreans in Korean, Koreans will help you like family, even if it's the first time they've met you!! I hope you all feel the beautiful "jeong" culture! (Google Translator)
Really Welcome to my country , Seoul , South Korea ^^~ ♥ ~
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If you come to Seoul, Korea, you will be able to enjoy another much more beautiful night view right in front of your eyes than the usual view of Namsan and Lotte Tower. In particular, if you go up to Eungbongsan Mountain and Geumho Mountain in Hawangsimni-dong,
Geumho-dong, just a few kilometers between Cheonggyecheon Stream and Seoul Forest Park, you can enjoy badminton (get off at shin-Geumho Station or Beotigogae Station or take a taxi) and there are many beautiful and delicious foods. Also, if you walk slowly for about two hours
from the place called Dulle-gil starting from Maebongsan Mountain in Geumho Mountain, you can reach Namsan Mountain This place is very close to Gwangjang Market Jungang Market. It is close to Seongsu Bridge, Hannam Bridge and Dongho Bridge on the Han River.
Therefore, it is very close to Apgujeong Station on Gangnam Station. I hope you have a wonderful and beautiful trip to Seoul
The
two spectacular views of the Han River are located at the summit of Eungbongsan Mountain (81m high) and Maebongsan Mountain (95m high) in Seongdong-gu. What's even funnier is that the distance between the two is 3.1km by car and only 2.4km by foot
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※ (All taxis take about the same distance and time as the basic fare, and everything below is on foot) From Myeong-dong => (Northeast direction) About 20 minutes from Gwangjang Market 1.5km, from Gwangjang Market => (Southeast direction) About 10 minutes to
Dongdaemun ddp 900m, from there (east direction) about 10 minutes to Jungang Market (Sindang-dong, Sangwangsimni Station) 900m, Jungang Market => (east direction) about 20 minutes to Wangsimni Market 1.5km, Wangsimni Market => (Southwest direction) to Jibu
Station About 30 minutes 2km, Maebongsan Park 30 minutes 1.7km, from Maebongsan Park (Southeast direction) to Seoul Forest Park 2.4km to Namsan Tower using 3. This road is the most beautiful 5km, (North direction) 3.4km to Cheonggyecheon Park, (West Direction)
Only 1.3km and 25 minutes to Namsan Dulle-gil, Itaewon Haebangchon
Night view
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Four seasons view
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From Seoul Forest to Maebongsan
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If you take a taxi, tell the driver,
1.
"Please take me to the octagonal pavilion near Eungbongsan Mountain in Oksu-dong, Seongdong-gu "
(This
is Korean, but you can pronounce it in English)
KI SA NIM ! SEONG DONG GU OK-SU DONG EUNG BONG SAN HANGANG BO I NEUN PAL GAG JEONG JEON MANG DAE RO GA JU SE YO
기사님
성동구 옥수동 응봉산에 있는 한강이 보이는 팔각정 근처에 데려다 주세요
And
open this screen and show it to him
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2.
Please take me to the Palgakjeong Pavilion near Eungbongsan Neighborhood Park in Geumho-dong, Seongdong-gu "
(This
is Korean, but you can pronounce it in English)
KI SA NIM ! SEONG DONG GU OG SOO DONG EUNG BONG SAN HAN GANG BO I NEUN PAL GAG JEONG JEON MANG DAE RO GA JU SE YO
기사님
성동구 금호동 응봉산 근린공원에 있는 한강이 보이는 팔각정 근처에 가 주세요
And
open this screen and show it to him
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