In addition to the children's clothing wholesale floor mentioned above, there are also many night market stalls in Zone E. The night markets in Seoul are not much better than those in Yunluo and Anchuyu. They are all low-end and there is no place to go. Tips: Logistics: There are many logistics points downstairs of each building. Basically, you can communicate directly in Chinese if there are Chinese advertisements. You can compare the shipping costs to China.
Most of them start with 5kg or 10kg, and there are sea and air shipments. Air shipments can arrive very quickly. Yunluo has calculated that if the quantity is small, the cost of air shipping a piece of clothing is about 20 yuan. If it is less than the starting weight, you can carry it back yourself or take it to the post office to send it. The cost will not be too high. Payment method: All wholesale merchants only accept cash.
Even old customers are reluctant to accept transfers, and new customers are not willing to add WeChat friends, so the girls who buy goods on behalf of South Korea have to go back and forth every month to pay and select goods in person! If you don’t have enough cash, there are many places downstairs where money can be exchanged. It’s a little worse than Myeongdong, but it’s still suitable, not too different, and very convenient. You can exchange and buy now.
Origin: Some stores will specifically indicate that they are made in Korea, but in fact, more than 50% of the clothing in Dongdaemun is made in China and exported. Not only low- and mid-end clothing, but many high-end ready-made clothes are designed in Korea and made in China. The styles of many clothing stores in Seoul's Boulevard, Hongdae and other places can all be seen in the wholesale market.
As for the origin, the collar label is mostly desighbykorea, and whether it is made in Korea can usually be seen by flipping the washing label. However, it doesn’t matter where the clothes you buy for yourself, as long as you like them, you can buy them anywhere, because China’s clothing technology is actually very advanced, not worse than Korea. If you are buying for gifts or wholesale, it is best to buy according to your own needs.
Look carefully before buying. Price: It was National Day when I went there, so most of the items were autumn clothes. Most of them were knitted sweaters, and there were also some tweed dresses. The wholesale price was basically 200-300, and the retail price was basically over 300. There were only a few autumn clothes under 200, but there were still some thin single pieces. Korean clothes that cost 300-500 were considered pretty good.
So the prices are not as cheap as you imagine, and the quality is not so good. You just buy for style and pleasure, so it is best for everyone to have an idea of the price. But in the end, Yunluo gave up buying from Dongdaemun. After so many days of shopping, he only bought a few clothes because he found the same clothes as Yunluo himself there.
The price has increased a lot. Anyway, Yunluo thinks that the quality and price of high-end ready-made clothes in the Pearl River Delta are still very good. Whether in China, South Korea or Japan, the general trend is to follow the international fashion shows. Many international brands have similar styles, but Japanese and Korean clothes have more of their own style elements.
China's clothing industry lacks designers with unique styles, and lacks support for individual fashion designers. It just keeps producing to meet export and domestic sales. The above only represents my personal thoughts and opinions. I will continue to add if I think of anything missing. If you still don't understand, you can comment below and ask Yunluo.
As mentioned above, duty-free shops usually give away free gifts when you buy a card, or when you pay with a UnionPay card when you buy an airport bus. Most convenience stores sell them, and you need to top up before using them. You can return the card, but it's also good to keep it as a souvenir! When we travel, the main activity areas are basically in the three areas of gray, orange, and green.
Bus: Remember to swipe your T-money card once when getting on and off the bus. Although Seoul's subway lines are very developed, it is quite difficult to get on and off the subway stations due to the topography of Seoul, and many stations do not have elevators. So if you are traveling a short distance, you can definitely consider taking the bus. The tourist bus line has Chinese station announcement service!
The bus stops are also very clear. During off-peak hours, it is faster and more convenient to take the bus. You can also take a look at the street view of Seoul! 2. Take a taxi: Hanchao.com's map is powerful enough to calculate the taxi distance, route, price, etc., but the price varies greatly. I personally think that the traffic in Seoul is quite congested.
Yunluo and An Chuyu once waited for more than ten minutes at a traffic light, and the meter kept ticking up. I don't know if it's calculated by time or if the gas is too expensive. In short, although the starting price of a taxi in Seoul is only 3,000, the unit price is high. It is recommended to use public transportation unless it is necessary. It's easy to get a taxi, but I never met a model taxi that is said to be able to speak foreign languages.
Every time before getting in the car, I would ask the other car to see if Agassi could communicate. Know where to go. Yunluo and An Chuyu discussed that Koreans don't know how to refuse others. Usually, they are still thinking about the destination after the car has been driving for a while, so you need to be cautious when taking a taxi, and be sure to ask and confirm before getting in the car.
At this time, the genietalk app recommended by Yunluo will be of great use! 3. Subway: It is well connected. There are usually several lines that can reach a station, or there are several stations around a place. So when one of the lines at your location cannot reach it, you can consider looking at the lines of other nearby stations.
Don't be obsessed with which line or station you must get off at in various guides. Shopping tips in Seoul: In addition to cash, there is UnionPay card. There are discounts or gift activities for swiping UnionPay cards everywhere. There is no need to exchange cash too much in China. There is basically no counterfeit money in South Korea, so changing money is not only convenient but also cheap, so you don't need to prepare too much in this regard.
As for cash withdrawals, many banks' credit or debit cards have some free overseas cash withdrawal activities. As far as Yunluo knows, Huaxia Bank and Ping An Bank have such activities. If necessary, you can apply for one in advance, so you don't have to carry too much RMB with you! Pay special attention to Dongdaemun, no matter how much money you pay, you can't pay by card, you need to pay cash.
There are many money exchange offices, which is very convenient. It is not too late to change money when buying. The average cost of eating is still around 60 yuan per person, which is similar to or even more expensive than Hong Kong. Some stores charge service fees. I don’t recommend you to go to popular stores at all. When I was young, I wanted to eat all the food recommended in magazines when traveling. Now I feel particularly relaxed when I go out.
Because I think any one of them is super authentic! As for breakfast, Tous Les Jours and Paris Baguette are everywhere, but they are super expensive, so if the hotel has breakfast included, it is still good. In every big post I wrote before, someone came to Yunluo to recommend accommodation and asked if Yunluo is a travel agency. So don't ask anymore.
Just choose a suitable hotel according to your financial situation and needs. If you are traveling alone, you can consider a youth hostel with multiple rooms. If you are traveling with a group, it is best to choose a hotel with windows and beds. However, you must pay attention to the hotel reviews to see if there are steep slopes and convenient transportation. It would be fatal if you have to walk up a steep slope to get back to the hotel after a day of sightseeing.
Besides, in Seoul, there are not many people in other places except downtown at night. Girls should pay attention to the safety of the hotel's surrounding environment if they go there! My friend has stayed at the PJ Hotel near Myeongdong. I think the room rate is relatively large and spacious. Although it is a bit far from Myeongdong, the hotel has a shuttle bus and the price-performance ratio is not bad. It is worth considering.
The Sky Garden chain has always been popular, but the booking rate is very high. You need to book in advance. As for B&Bs, I have considered staying in B&Bs with her and going around, but I haven't seen any that I like, so I gave up. In addition, the environment is better, and regular B&Bs are not cheaper than hotels. You can compare them more.
Arrived at Sapporo New Chitose Airport, it was drizzling, and my iPhone automatically adjusted the time difference. My first impression of Japan: it is super clean and orderly. Toilets can be found everywhere, not big, but very clean and spotless. Each one has a room for the disabled; there are smoking rooms in public places, and many people are in them. They close the door after entering.
The streets are clean, with almost no trash cans. People will consciously keep to the left when taking the escalator, leaving the right side for people in a hurry. The order is good. I met a Chinese couple who came here on their own. They brought Huaxia Bank cards and didn't get cash at the airport (Japanese ATMs don't seem to support magnetic stripe cards). I'm worried.
Yunluo and An Chuyu took them to buy JR tickets to Sapporo JR Station, free seats, no seats, and 30 minutes to arrive. From the north exit of Sapporo Station, across from Esta (Ramen Republic is on its 10th floor. Business hours 11:00-22:00), Yunluo and An Chuyu didn't see it with their eight eyes.
As a result, they took the wrong road and met a young man. He showed him the destination map. He saw that Yunluo and An Chuyu did not understand Japanese, so he took Yunluo and An Chuyu all the way there and turned back. It was quite far. Yunluo and An Chuyu thanked him, and he bowed politely in response. Yunluo and An Chuyu were touched. As soon as they entered the Ramen Republic.
A handsome young man greeted Yunluo and An Chuyu enthusiastically, using body language to indicate "this is delicious". Yunluo and An Chuyu were infected by his enthusiasm and sat down at "Asahikawa Meikoken". Every clerk here was energetic and smiling. When he came out and saw Yunluo taking pictures, the young man naturally posed.
As for the taste, it was a little salty but not bad. It cost 2,000 yen, and only cash was accepted (small shops in Hokkaido only accept cash). After eating, I took the subway to the hotel. As soon as I got on the subway, Yunluo sat down without thinking. Later, I found that the young men across from me were standing in front of a row of empty seats and did not sit down. Yunluo looked back and found that they were seats for the elderly, children, pregnant women and the disabled.
I stood up immediately. After arriving at the station, the young girl standing next to me took the old lady who was sitting and left. It turned out that they were together. The old lady sat down, and the girl did not sit down even though the seat next to her was empty. Such conscious citizens, there is no need to give up seats anymore. 9:30 p.m.: Arrived at the hotel (Sapporo West Hotel).
The Japanese who was in charge of checking in at the lobby was quite old, but in good spirits. I showed my passport and reservation form and checked in. The room was very small, but very clean. The local fresh milk was 5-7 yuan per bottle, which was the same price as mineral water. I don't know if it was because the tap water in Japan is drinkable. I drank some fresh milk.
(Later, I drank all kinds of fresh milk and some sweet corn that can be eaten raw), feeling a little tired, I fell asleep. I got up, packed up, checked out (Japanese hotels do not check rooms), printed out the accommodation certificate (i.e., the accommodation certificate, which will be used to cancel the visa after returning to China), took my luggage and took the Nanboku Line to Odori Station, then transferred to the Tozai Line to Miyanozawa Station.
When you exit the station, go to the self-service actuary to pay the difference. Leave your luggage in the locker at the subway station and walk to the Shiroi Koibito Factory. Tips: (1) Shiroi Koibito Factory Address: 2-jo 2-chome 11-36, Miyanosawa 2-jo, Nishi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 7 minutes walk from Exit 5 of Miyanosawa Station, business hours 9:00-18:00.
The latest entry is 17:00); (2) Regarding luggage storage, there are lockers at JR stations, subway stations and markets (such as Hakodate Morning Market). The price of a 25-inch suitcase ranges from 700 yen to 300 yen, and the cheapest is in the market. Remember to put your luggage in first, then put in a 100-denomination coin and close the locker. As shown in the picture below: 9:00 a.m.
As soon as I arrived at the door of the White Lover Chocolate Factory, I was greeted by the aroma of chocolate and milk. It was like a fairy tale kingdom. In this romantic place, I wanted to take a photo with the bear, so I asked a Japanese man to help me. However, the SLR was not very easy to use. As a result, I could only focus but not take the photo. The communication was not smooth, and I felt a little embarrassed that I had delayed him for so long, so I had to give up.
The park is free to visit, and the factory tour costs 600 yen per person. The Japanese girl at the ticket counter is beautiful and enthusiastic. Xiong said that a piece of chocolate biscuit can cause such a big commotion, and each person is given a passport. If domestic food factories can learn from this, they will make a lot of money. Haha. 11:30a.m.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
Back to the subway station to pick up the luggage, go to Sapporo Kanihonke (address: 1-18 Kita-Sanjo Nishi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, 5 minutes walk from Sapporo JR Station South Exit, reservations are required, phone: 81-11-222-0018), the most famous place to eat crabs in the island country. Take off your shoes and go upstairs. It's a Japanese-style private room, unlike the braised and stir-fried ones in China.
The food here is basically raw and boiled. You can enjoy the original flavor of crab. The waiter is dressed in kimono and serves Japanese style. Cook crab hot pot and help to serve it. When going downstairs, the waiter escorted it to the elevator entrance and bowed 90 degrees until the elevator door slowly closed. After going downstairs, I found that I forgot to bring the lens cap, so I turned back and found that the waiter was standing in the elevator.
, with a smile on his face, he handed over the lens cap with both hands. The service is 5 points. After spending 11,000 yen (credit cards accepted), he went downstairs after eating too much. After paying the bill, he found that the coupons he downloaded from the Internet were useless. Xiong said that it was not easy for him to find coupons as he had zero Japanese skills, but he still hoped to use them, so he went back. Unexpectedly, the waiter was very enthusiastic to help him settle the bill again.
Haha, this is a good review. After dinner, go to the JR Foreign Passenger Service Center at the west exit of Sapporo Station, exchange the JR three-day ticket with the "Exchange Voucher (can be purchased on Taobao) + Passport + Application Form (it is recommended to download and fill out online in advance)", and reserve seats according to the itinerary (the train from Toya to Hakodate requires a seat near the sea). In addition to the JR line of the day.
There are still seats available for the following trains. If you miss the designated train time, the next train will automatically become a free seat. 2:30 p.m.: Take the JR from Sapporo Station to Toya Station. It's a 2-hour journey. The JR, subway, and bus in Hokkaido are all very punctual.
4:26pm: Arrived at JR Toya Station. It was sunny, and the sun shone into the rest area of the station. I was in a good mood. I took the pass and walked directly through the manual window. I asked them for a bus schedule, took the bus to "Chuo-dori" station and got off (200 words I didn't understand were omitted here. I studied for a long time). In front of me was Toyako Manseikaku Hotel.
Yunluo likes to take the bus to Toya, where she can enjoy the scenery along the way. See the arrows in the picture below? They are the questions that Ge You asked Shu Qi in If You Are the One, haha. The buses in Hokkaido also have special seats for the elderly and pregnant women. When Yunluo wants to stand up and change seats, the bus will slowly stop until Yunluo sits back down, although Yunluo and An Chuyu cannot communicate with each other in language.
But I felt cared for. When the bus turns, it will give way to vehicles going straight ahead that are still far away. When walking on the street, taxis and private cars that want to turn will stop far away and signal Yunluo and An Chuyu to go first. Yunluo and An Chuyu nod to express their gratitude, and the driver in the car will also smile and nod in response.
With such courtesy in traffic, it is no wonder that the traffic accident death rate in Japan is extremely low. Tips: (1) Hotel: Manseikaku Hotel, next to Lake Toya, Manseikaku Hotel Lakeside Toyako Hokkaido, indoor swimming pool (free), hot springs on the 8th floor and the basement floor, during the day, the 8th floor is for men and the basement floor is for women.
At night, the rooms are on the eighth floor for ladies and the basement floor for men. There will be fireworks at the lakeside from 20:45 to 21:05. Check-in is after 14:00 and check-out is before 10:00. (2) Cruise: Walk along the shore of Lake Toya. There is a cruise ship departing at half past one o'clock. Passing by the small island in the lake, you can get off the ship, go to the island to play, walk in the primeval forest, visit the forest museum, and then take the next ship back.
There are two types of boats, one is the Castle and the other is the Adventure. It is best to choose different boats for the outbound and return trips to have different experiences. (3) Bus: The bus stop is as shown in the figure below. After you figure out which train you are taking, the figure below shows the arrival time. You can get off directly at the entrance of the Wanshige Hotel on the outbound trip, but on the return trip, you need to walk from the hotel to the bus station at the entrance of the hot spring street across the street to catch a bus.
It's a five-minute walk away. 5:40 p.m.: Checked into the Wanshige Hot Spring Hotel. It was spacious and bright, and it was a lake view room. What a surprise. You can enjoy the scenery and fireworks on the balcony. After settling in, I went to the hotel for a buffet. I was stunned instantly! What a crazy hotel buffet: crab, salmon, tempura, tuna, eel, saury, huge fish head...
Unlimited food, so happy, ordered two glasses of Hokkaido limited draft beer, and ate happily and leisurely. After eating and drinking, walk around Lake Toya to digest the food. It happened that two Japanese girls were soaking their feet in the hot spring pool on the street. Yunluo and An Chuyu also happily ran over and soaked their feet. It was so comfortable. However, Yunluo and An Chuyu forgot an important thing. (To be continued...)