MARKETSEwha Womans University Shopping StreetWhen shopping in Seoul on a tight budget, do as the students do—because they tend to be the experts on shopping for trendy and affordable goods. A thriving shopping area popular with the youngsters is located just outside one of Seoul’s prettiest campuses, the Ewha’s Women’s University. Many shops here sell clothes at prices starting from KRW 5000 (SGD 6). Ladies’ backpacks are sold for about KRW 10000 (SGD 12). The quality of the clothes and bags here are pretty good, and many of them are made locally. This area is a paradise for students looking to restock their wardrobe for a new semester of school.When you want to take a break from the shopping madness, there are street stalls selling a wide variety of Korean snacks and delicacies. You can also take a stroll on the campus grounds, situated at the end of the shopping street.Getting there by subway: Ewha Women’s University station, Line 2. Take Exit 2 or 3

Myeongdong(cosmetics)It is all about fashion, fashion & fashion in Myeongdong, Seoul’s primary & most famous shopping

district. If it’s variety that you’re after, there’s no better place to shop than Myeong-dong where you’ll find everything from internationally-recognized name brands to unique items.

Myeongdong also houses a variety of family restaurants, fast food, plus Korean, Western and Japanese dining options. Many restaurants in Myeongdong specialize in pork cutlet (donkas) and kalguksu (thick noodles).

By Subway Exit 5, 6, 7, or 8 – Myeongdong Station Line 4

Dongdaemun MarketThe number one place for shopping in Seoul has cheap goods, original Korean designs, and a night time market. Bargaining isn’t allowed in the buildings, but you can go to town on the street vendors. And there’s tons.How to get there: Dongdaemun Station (Line 1, Line 4 – Exit 5 or Exit 7). Dongdaemun Culture and History Park (Line 2, Line 4, Line 5 – Exit 1)

Coex MallThe most famous of all the malls in Korea, Coex is reportedly the longest underground shopping center in Asia. Come here to buy Korean brands watch a movie, or chill out at the aquarium.How to get there: Samseong Station (Line 2 – Between Exit 5 & 6)Day 2

Gyeongbokgung (경복궁)The main palace of the Joseon Dynasty

How to get there: Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3 – Exit 5). Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5 – Exit 2)Changing of guards: 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.mEntrance fee: W3,000 (P130)

Gwanghwamun Gate (광화문)The main gate to Gyeongbokgung How to get there: Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5 – Exit 2). Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3 – Exit 5).

Changgyeonggung (창경궁)

If you think big crowds will ruin your peaceful palace viewing experience, come to this palace. There’s less people, and the only things that might ruin your palace perusing are the obnoxious pond and insufferable botanical garden.How to get there: Anguk Station (Line 3 – Exit 3)

Changdeokgung (창덕궁)Seoulites say that Changdeokgung is the prettiest of all the palaces. And on top of that, there’s a garden called the “Secret Garden” (후원/huwon). How to get there: Anguk Station (Line 3 – Exit 3)

Unhyeongung (운현궁)

This residence of the royal family is a bit more interactive than the other palaces. Here you can try on traditional Korean clothes (hanbok), watch a traditional royal wedding ceremony and other royal stuff

How to get there: Anguk Station (Line 3 – Exit 4)

Bukchon Hanok VillageHanoks are Korean traditional houses and Bukchon Village is where the aristocratic classes lived during the Joseon Dynasty! Certain Hanoks are still owned by locals, while most of it were converted into galleries, restaurants, and cafes.How to get there: Anguk Station (안국역, Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 2. Walk straight for about 300m then you will arrive at Bukchon Hanok Village.

Gwangjang MarketNot traditionally a food market, but this place has become famous for it’s market food. Come here for good bindaetteok (Korean pancakes) and mayak gimbap (baby gimbap or “drug” gimbap). And really fiesty market ajoomas (Korean women).How to get there: Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1 – Exit 1).

Day 3Trick Eye MuseumIt doesn’t take much to trick the human eye. If you want a good ol’ time messing with optical illusions, check out the Trick Eye Museum located in the heart of Hongdae – Korea’s center for fashion, art, and music.How to get there: From Exit #9 of Hongdae Station (Subway Line 2) -> walk straight for 200m towards the Starbucks coffee shop.(Hongik University Station, exit 9)

Hangang ParkHangang Park is a magestic park in the heart of Seoul, next to the Han River. This place is very famous for bike riding (you can rent)! How to get there:* Ttukseom district: Exit #2 or 3 of Ttukseom Resort station (Seoul Subway Line 7).

* Gwangnaru district: From exit #1 of Cheonho station (Seoul Subway Line 5 & 8), walk 20 min.* Yeouido District: Exit #2 or 3 of Yeouinaru station (Seoul Subway Line 5).* Yanghwa district: From exit #4 of Dangsan station (Seoul Subway Line 2), walk 10 min.

Lotte WorldHow to get there: Jamsil Station (Line 2, Line 8 – Exit 4)[Day-Pass Ticket]Adults 46,000 won / Youth 40,000 won / Children 36,000 won / Infants 12,000 won※Free admission and playing facilities to Adventure and Magic Island (game attractions excluded)※Free museum entrance (admitted before 7 PM)

CheonggyecheonWalking tour (Inquiries: +82-2-397-5908) Route: Cheonggye Plaza/Cheonggye Culture Center - Ogansugyo Bridge (Schedule: 3 times/day Languages: English, Japanese, Chinese)How to get there: Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5 – Exit 5) (Many others, but we recommend starting here.)Cheonggyecheon Stream[Subway]- City Hall, Jonggak, Jongno 3-ga, Jongno 5-ga, Dongdaemun, Sinseol-dong (Seoul Subway Line 1)- City Hall, Euljiro 1-ga, Euljiro 3-ga, Euljiro 4-ga, Sindang, Sangwangsimni (Seoul Subway Line 2)- Jongno 3-ga (Seoul Subway Line 1, 3 and 5)- Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (Seoul Subway Line 4)- Gwanghwamun (Seoul Subway Line 5)

[Bus]Take any bus bound for Gwanghwamun or Jongno.

Cheonggye Plaza- Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 5- City Hall Station (Seoul Subway Line 1, 2), Exit 4

Banpodaegyo Bridge Banpodaegyo (Banpo Bridge) is the world’s longest fountain bridge. It holds many different types of shows from morning to night, but the most beautiful show is the light show during the night! So bring your date, sit back, and enjoy the light show!How to get there: Dongjak Station (동작역, Seoul Subway Line 4), go out of exit 1 or 2. You can’t miss it, you will be on a bridge.

N Seoul TowerIf you ever wondered what the view from heaven was like, well come on over to North Seoul Tower. You can get a perfect bird’s eye view of the beautiful landscape of SeoulHow to get there: Shuttle Bus No. 05 – Chungmuro Station (Exit 2, 4). Once you get out of either exit 2 or 4

To reach the boarding place, walk for about 10-15 mins following the street of the right side of the Pacific Hotel, after coming out of the exit of Myeong-dong Station (line 4)Namsan Orumi – slanted elevator connecting Namsan Tunnel 3 to the Namsan cable carBoarding place: in front of the commemorative monument at the entrance of Namsan Tunnel 3Operating Hours: 10:00-23:00Adult(oneway): 8500 won Child(one way) 3,500 won

Petite FranceJust go to Gapyeong Station, walk out (there’s only one exit) and you see an information booth. The staff there can speak really good English, ask them for help and they will give you a brochure that states the various timing for the tour bus around the region (bring you to Namiseom dock and Petite Island). It is only KRW5000 (SGD6) and you can hop on again after getting down.Adults: 8,000 won / Group: 6,000 wonYouths: 6,000 won / Group: 5,000 wonChildren: 5,000 won / Group: 4,000 won[Bus]From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal or Sangbong Bus Terminal.Take an intercity bus to Cheongpyeong (청평).From Cheongpyeong Terminal, take a local bus bound for Goseong-ri (고성리).* Bus Schedule: 06:30-20:00, runs 9 times a dayOr, from the Cheongpyeong Terminal, take Gapyeong Tour Bus to Petite France.

Bus Schedule: 08:30-17:30, runs 7 times a day

Namiseom Island ( Winter Sonata ) Admission FeesAdults : 8,000 wonChildren (ages 3-13) : 4,000 wonVisitors coming after 18:00 (Dec – Mar), after 19:00 (Apr – Nov) : 4,000 won※ Round-trip ferry fare & tax includedOpening HoursDaily 7:30am to 9:30pmGetting thereBy Subway + Train + TaxiExit Sangbong Station Line 7. Transfer to Gyeongchun Line Train to Gapyeong Station. Take a taxi to Gapyeong Wharf (Just say Nami Island to Driver will do. Taxi cost KRW3,000 to KRW4,000 per way)