Yunluo has never exchanged it, so you can check it out. Basically, it is recommended that you exchange a small amount of money in China before departure to be prepared, and then pick it up or exchange it again after arriving. Note: 1000 won ≈ 6 yuan. After seeing the price in Korea, the easiest way to convert it is to multiply it by 6 and then erase 3 zeros.

If there are only two zeros, just move the decimal point forward, and you can get an approximate result. Language: Here I need to complain about the English level of Koreans. Even in Hongdae, where almost all the people are college students, it is difficult to communicate in English, but there are basically Chinese signs in public places.

Carry a Chinese and Korean map and a subway map with you, and you will basically not get lost. The taxi driver Agassi's English level is also very worrying. Yunluo and An Chuyu took a taxi from Bukchon Hanok to Namdaemun when they changed hotels, but they couldn't communicate with the driver Agassi with their poor Korean and English.

Finally, Agassi had no choice but to call a friend who knew Chinese and then translated it for Yunluo and An Chuyu. He was sweating profusely while gesticulating. It is recommended that you write down the Korean names and addresses of the places you want to go on your mobile phone or a card in a notebook and carry it with you. You can show it to the driver directly when you get on the bus. There are business cards at the hotel front desk.

Transportation: Speaking of transportation, we have to mention the T-money card, which has a strong presence. The T-money card is the most common transportation card and can also be used for consumption in some convenience stores, just like the Yangcheng Pass and Hong Kong's Octopus. When using the T-money card to pay for transportation, you can save 100 won compared to using cash.

You can also get discounts when transferring. The t-money fee is calculated based on the distance you take the subway, bus, etc. There are basic and decorative smart t-money. The basic card fee is 2,500 won (Yunluo now finds that some places seem to offer it for free. You can check other guides for details). The decorative t-money fee is 7,000 won.

All i-type 5000 won cards are empty cards. You need to recharge them after purchase to use them. The minimum recharge is 1000 won. The maximum recharge is 90000 won. The unused money in the card can be refunded, but the card fee is not refundable. The card is sold in supermarkets and convenience stores marked with tmoney. You can buy it in the airport and recharge it at the convenience store where you bought the card.

You can also top up at the recharge machines at the subway stations. Yunluo and An Chuyu each topped up 20,000 won, which they only use for taking the subway or bus. 10,000 won can be used for more than 10 trips, and you can top up again if it is not enough. However, if you top up too much at one time, it will be more troublesome to refund it, because it can only be refunded at designated stores, and the handling fee is 500 won.

Finally, Yunluo and An Chuyu had little money left in their cards, and they did not return it, but they could keep it as a souvenir or use it directly next time they go. In addition to t-money, there are also citypass and citypassplus. Citypass is divided into 1-day, 2-day and 3-day tickets, and is limited to 20 rides a day. The main public transportation in Seoul is the subway.

The subway is very convenient for buses and taxis. There are 9 main lines, including the Airport Line, Bundang Line, New Bundang Line, Jungang Line, Gyeongui Line, Gyeongchun Line, etc. The subway network is dense. Prepare a subway map in Chinese and Korean, and there will be basically no problem. The subway map can be easily obtained in many tourist brochures at the airport.

In winter, the seats in the subway are heated, so comfortable. There are love rabbits in the subway station. If you don't have t-money, you can also buy a single subway card. The self-service ticket machines in the subway station have Chinese services. 500 won deposit + fare, the deposit can be refunded by inserting the card into the refund machine after the ride. Yunluo and An Chuyu rarely take the bus.

One thing is that you need to swipe your card to get on and off the bus in Seoul. There are three types of taxis in Seoul, silver, orange and black. Silver and orange are ordinary taxis, with a starting price of 3,000 won (2km). The orange ones are gas-powered, with limited space in the trunk for luggage, and the roof light is marked with the taxi driver of internationaltaxi.

The black taxis are model taxis. The drivers know foreign languages ​​and have been driving for more than 10 years without any accidents. The price is a bit expensive, with a starting price of 5,000 won (3km). If there are many people, you can also call a large taxi, which can usually seat 8 people, and the price also starts at 5,000 won (3km). In addition, there are also black taxis in South Korea.

Taxis that stop to pick up passengers near Myeongdong at night are illegal taxis. They don't use meters. If you walk a little further and wave at a taxi, it will use meters. Don't be cheated. In addition to paying with t-money, taxis can also use credit cards, which is really convenient. Every taxi has a navigation system.

As long as you prepare the destination information in Korean, there will be no problem. Next, let's talk about the transportation lines between the airport and downtown Seoul. Airport---Downtown Seoul Seoul has two airports, Incheon International Airport and Gimpo Airport. Most flights from Asia are at Incheon International Airport.

So the airport mentioned by Yunluo and An Chuyu below refers to Incheon Airport. PS Incheon Airport and Gimpo Airport can be directly reached via the airport railway. The main ways are bus, railway and taxi. The first recommended one is the Airport Railway Arex, which is convenient, economical and fast. The operating hours are: 05:20--24:00. There are two types of airport railways.

First, the ordinary train (blue) stops at Gimpo Airport and Hongik University, and the terminus is Seoul Station. It has no fixed seats and can use t-money cards. Second, the direct train (orange) does not stop in the middle, the price is slightly more expensive, and the terminus is Seoul Station. It has fixed seats and cannot use t-money cards. Secondly, the airport bus is also more convenient.

There are many bus routes and the buses are divided into ordinary buses and luxury buses. The following is a map of the main routes. Because Yunluo and An Chuyu did not take the bus, Yunluo could not give you more detailed suggestions. The official website of "In Seoul" has a very detailed description of transportation. The link is below. I hope it can help you.

In fact, no matter which way you choose, the most important thing is the location of your destination. Take Yunluo and An Chuyu for example. Yunluo and An Chuyu wanted to go to Beicun. They took the blue airport line, then crossed 3 subway lines and changed trains twice. The two of them probably climbed hundreds of stairs with their 28-inch suitcases up and down.

The key is that Yunluo was pregnant at the time and didn't know it. Thinking about it now, I feel really drunk. In fact, a relatively simple method should be to take the Airport Line to Seoul Station and then take a taxi to the destination. Let's take this as a warning. Time difference: Korean time is 1 hour ahead of Beijing time. Travel insurance: arrange to purchase the network according to your actual situation.

South Korea is indeed the country with the fastest and best Internet in the world. The Internet is everywhere. There are huge wifi routers in subway stations. But in order to be prepared, Yunluo and An Chuyu also rented an eggegg, an Internet access tool. It can be rented in China and South Korea. With it, there is Internet everywhere, and it is easy to check maps and find translations. Gate 7 on the first floor of Incheon Airport.

There is a counter all the way to Gate 13, or ask the information desk. Yunluo and Anchuyu rented on Taobao with gogo, and picked up at Capital Airport, 500 deposit, 60 yuan/day, 6 days, excluding the first and last 2 days, a total of 240 yuan. Don't ask Yunluo why it's not included, Yunluo doesn't know. Later, my friend went there and rented it at Incheon Airport.

I heard it's a little troublesome, after all, you are unfamiliar with the place and don't speak the language, so Yunluo suggests that if you need it, it's still a good choice to rent it in China. As the saying goes, it's better to be prepared. Warm tips: I heard that some hotels can rent eggs, and there is free wifi at the airport. You can pay attention to coupons.

How can you go to Korea without coupons? ! Collect various coupons, print them out and carry them with you. Reference websites The above are all websites and apps that Yunluo has used. I won’t say much about Yunluo that I haven’t used. Friends in Beijing can take their passports with visas or plane tickets to the Korean Cultural Center to get coupons and guides.

Cost budget: The cost is up to you. Here Yunluo has posted the classification of Yunluo and An Chuyu's expenses for your reference. The posted expenses are all basic expenses, about 7,000 per person, excluding shopping. After all, shopping is like a bottomless pit, which depends on personal preferences and financial strength.

It's really not worth referring to. Yunluo is more casual. She is not the kind of female man who treats herself badly to save money, but she is definitely not a squeamish and hypocritical princess. She walks when she can and doesn't take a taxi when she can take the subway. This is basically her principle. This trip. Although the itinerary was basically unplanned, it was leisurely and comfortable.

Isn't this the biggest charm of independent travel? Cost budget: The cost depends on yourself. Here Yunluo has classified the expenses of Yunluo and An Chuyu for your reference. The expenses posted are all basic expenses, about 7,000 per person, not including shopping. After all, shopping consumption is like a bottomless pit.

It depends on personal preference and financial strength. There is really no reference value. Yunluo is more casual. She is not the kind of female man who treats herself badly to save money, but she is definitely not a squeamish and hypocritical princess. She walks when she can and does not take a taxi when she can take the subway. This is basically her principle. This trip was basically unplanned.

But leisure and ease, isn't this the biggest charm of independent travel? I soon waited for a bus, and there were very few people. After getting on the bus, I handed the coupons and won to the driver, who put the money and coupons into this white box. Hmm, it's so advanced. I pressed it and it automatically gave me change. There is a small luggage on the right side of the box.

It is important to note that the bus does have station announcements in three languages. After arriving near Myeongdong, the stations are very close to each other. Usually, the announcements at one station have not finished yet, but you are almost at the next one. So everyone must listen carefully, pay attention to the terrain, and prepare to get off in advance. If there are few people, it is best to communicate with the driver in advance about the station you want to go to.

After getting off the bus, it was a few minutes’ walk to the hotel booked by Yunluo and An Chuyu. I took a screenshot of the Hanchao map and saved it on my phone. It was very easy to find. The hotel did not have Chinese service, but the English service was smooth. A huge, beautiful bed was delivered to the room the next day. Ignore the bald head in the picture below, the bedding is very cute!

The room is not big, but the bathroom is not small. It has everything you need. The shampoo and shower gel are very easy to use, the instant coffee is also delicious, and mineral water is provided every day. For specific pictures, please refer to the pictures posted in Hanchao. Do not reprint them at will! Forgive Yunluo and An Chuyu for forgetting to take pictures, because they turned on the TV as soon as they entered the room.

The kids were also addicted to various music stations. After Apink, they seemed to have suddenly fallen in love with Ailee's songs. They arrived late on the first day. Yunluo and An Chuyu found many small restaurants in the alley across from the hotel and packed dinner to go back to the hotel. It was a quiet and lively alley, mostly for groups of friends to gather after get off work.

They are all very tall, I feel like a complete dwarf! Turn left from the hotel and there is a small supermarket in the Chongdong community. I bought beer, drinks and banana milk. It is really delicious! It's a pity that the baby can't drink it yet, wakakaka, it all belongs to Yunluo! Seaweed rice rolls (the average price of a roll in a small shop is 12rmb) fish cakes (3rmb, a little fishy, ​​but it's my favorite taste).

TwoTwo fried chicken (sauce + original flavor is about 100, there are Chinese staff) Army pot (60rmb, translated and gestured to the drunk uncle. He was also drunk). I recommend "In Seoul" magazine and Hanchao map again, one is thick and the other is thin. You can read the thick one in detail according to the itinerary for the next day.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

Take a map with you when you go out. Every episode of "In Seoul" is a little different. My little one really likes Professor Do on the back. He laughs every time he sees it. The food recommended in it is also relatively new, not the ones that are recommended by those websites. If you pay close attention, you can get it in many places!

I specially chose this hotel which is close to me. Dongdaemun is actually a quiet place in the midst of bustle, such as this History and Culture Park, and the hotel where Yunluo and An Chuyu met. Although it is located between Dongdaemun Entrance Station and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station, and there are many subway lines to choose from, it is not noisy at all and is very clean and comfortable!

The guide to wholesale shopping in Dongdaemun will be attached at the end, so I won’t introduce them one by one here. Just jump to the tips. Be sure to read it, it’s a very detailed summary! After strolling around the Dou Tower, Yunluo and An Chuyu went directly to the alley behind Helloapm to look for food. If you can’t find it, pay attention to these two high-rise buildings to find the location!

The sign for the Eight Colors of Pork Belly is hard to read but easy to find. It's the sign with 8 colored squares. Since the wholesale mall in Dongdaemun is open all night, most of the restaurants around it are also open 24 hours a day. Although there are few recommendations for Dongdaemun food on websites such as Hanchao, you will find it when you go to the area.

There are many good small shops. Just look at the Kang Ho-dong Baekjeong BBQ sign! It's super obvious! Yunluo and An Chuyu didn't choose the relatively popular Kang Ho-dong BBQ. They wanted to try the eight-color pork belly. This Dongdaemun store has no records or comments on many Korean travel websites. But it is also open 24 hours a day.

There are few people, the service is good, the environment is clean and bright! The male clerk can speak Chinese, and there are also BB stools. Eight kinds of pork belly are 30,000 won for 2-3 people. There is a big pot of seafood soup in the picture, from fresh to spicy, I like this soup more than the barbecue. The barbecue is indeed the same as everyone said, and I didn't taste the eight kinds of flavors at all.

But the meat is thick and fresh, which is really different from what I eat in China. In comparison, Hallasan is a rip-off. I even recharged my membership card! I'm angry! I'll buy a pot and grill it myself! In Seoul, almost all restaurants charge 1,000 won for rice. A portion of eight-color pork belly is just right for 2-3 people. The final bill is about RMB 200.

Complain about Hallasan again! The shopping malls in Dongdaemun will gradually become lively after noon. There are often UnionPay booths at the door for activities. Yunluo and An Chuyu are ready to go to Shilla Duty Free Shop to buy some things after a short stroll. Taking a taxi is actually the fastest way to go to Shilla Duty Free, because the taxi fare can be reimbursed.

Exchange the coupons and it is more convenient to take a minibus on the return trip. There is a Chinese service at the entrance of Shilla to arrange you to the designated minibus boarding point. The latest shuttle bus for hotels near Dongdaemun has also been opened. The hotel where Yunluo is located is one of the stops, but it was not there when I went there! If you go by subway.

Get off at Dongdae Station at Exit 4 and take the free shuttle bus to the destination. Yunluo and Anchuyu took the minibus here after walking a short distance from the hotel, which was very convenient! For those who travel independently, I really don't recommend going to duty-free shops to join in the fun. It's true that they say it's like a vegetable market! I bought some small things and accidentally won a Hera powder.

After that, we took the shuttle bus that "In Seoul" cooperated with Shilla to go to Namsan. Because not many people know about this new route, only Yunluo and An Chuyu's family, it was almost a special car that took Yunluo and An Chuyu to the cable car station. (This minibus will stop at the Sejong Hotel next to Myeongdong for a while and pick up passengers.

So if you don't want to walk to Myeongdong, you can consider taking a bus here!) It was almost evening when they arrived at the cable car station. They heard that there would be a long queue for the cable car going down the mountain. Although there were round-trip tickets, Yunluo and An Chuyu only bought one-way tickets. It turned out that it would be much faster to walk to the tourist bus station to go down the mountain.

The night view is also good. But the car can't be pushed because the slope is too steep, so you can only go down with your arms. Compared with the lock wall on the tower, the observation deck a short distance up from the cable car station has fewer people and is good for taking pictures. The locks are not crowded, so you can buy and hang them here. His father is a romantic man and wrote all the locks and chose places to hang them.

I've gone off track. Well, the sunset is beautiful! n Besides the Teddy Bear Museum, the most worthwhile places to visit on Namsan Seoul Tower are the Digital Observation Deck, which has digital facilities specifically for sightseeing, ticket offices outside the tower and underground, all entrances are on the underground floor, and there are restaurants (hamburgers, Korean food, etc.) and a viewing lounge on the ground floor. (To be continued...)