When it comes to Seoul today, the first thing that comes to mind might be cosmetics, K-pop, or soju. But have you ever wondered how Korea’s past was like? The Korean Palaces in Seoul are great places to learn more about Korean Traditions, history and heritage.

One thing you cant miss out is the experience of wearing HANBOK.

Here is some places that you can rent a HANBOK:
https://www.tripzilla.com/hanbok-rentals-seoul/86887

You also will discover a lot of love padlocks locked to the fence by couples this is to symbolize unbreakable love to each other. This place full of romantic and remember to bring your own padlock to seal your eternal love if you have someone worth to lock down.

More information : http://www.nseoultower.co.kr/eng/index.asp

Of course, travellers who aren’t into dishing out won on the latest styles or make-up will discover a whole lotta things to do in Myeongdong besides its obvious appeal for shoppers. Myeongdong’s easily one of the best places to eat in Seoul, featuring some of the tastiest Korean food and international favourites you’ll gobble down anywhere in the city.

Myeongdong Seoul Guide :
https://www.theseoulguide.com/sights/neighborhoods-and-districts/myeongdong/

 

1.   Lotte Department Store’s Main Branch 

Welcome to sale central! Lotte Department Store has a dizzying amount of skincare and cosmetic brands and an even more mind-boggling amount of sales. They carry all the big brands like Missha, Sulwhasoo and Laneige. Also, you can get a 5% to 10% discount when you pay via Visa. Lotte Department Store is also one of the places where you can conveniently get tax refunds on your purchases. The best part: you can opt to get a receipt and pick up your items at Incheon airport instead of lugging shopping bags around in Seoul. Simply show your passport and boarding pass to the staff when you make your purchase. Your purchases will come in sealed bags at the airport and you can bring them onboard even if they are more than 100ml!

Opening Hours: 10:30am to 8pm, Daily
 Address: 30, Eulji-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Nearest station: Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station

 

1.     Dongdaemun 

You can literally shop till you drop at Dongdaemun. The sky’s the limit when you’re at a shopping district that closes only at 5am. There are wholesale and retail goods spread throughout the 26 malls and 30,000 shops. The must-visit malls are HELLO APM, Migliore, Doota Tower and Good Morning City. You can find chic Korean brands like Style Nanda and BangBang. Countless street stalls surround these malls, hawking accessories, shoes, and delicious, delicious food.

 

Opening hours: 10am to 5am, Tuesday to Saturday; 10:30am to 11pm, Sunday.
Do note that things only get lively after 10pm.
Address: Euljiro 6(yuk)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
 Nearest stations: Dongdaemun Stadium Station, exit 8 or 9, or Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, Exit 2 or 14

 

1.     Insadong

The 700-metre-long Insadong Street is another great place for traditional Korean crafts. You can transform yourself into a true Korean lady (or try to) by buying a hanbok! They come in an array of bright colours and pretty prints. You can also find traditional paper (also known as hanji) as well as traditional pottery, folk crafts and teahouses in Insadong.

 

Opening hours: 10am to 8pm, Daily
Address: Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Nearest station: Anguk Station, Exit 6 or Jonggak Station, Exit 3

 

1.     Lotte Mart

Lotte Mart is Korea’s top discount store which sells everyday essentials, clothes, and lots of SNACKS! The most popular and easily accessible outlet for most tourists is the Seoul Station Branch. They even provide tax refunds! Here’s where you can stock up on all things delicious like Honey Butter Chips, Market O’s Real Brownies, Crown Butter Waffles and crispy seaweed. The selection is humongous and you will find everything you can dream of and more!

Opening hours: 9am to midnight, Daily
Closed every second and fourth Sunday of the month
Address: 432, Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Nearest station: Seoul Station, Exit 1

 

#1 Laugh with Koreans whenever possible as they enjoy sharing humour.

#2 Be aware of how you fit in the social hierarchy that Koreans observe. Discern who is superior to you based on age, position and family name, and show respect to each person as necessary. If you do not adhere to these expectations and fail to give a Korean the respect they are due, you may lose face in their eyes. You may even find that they wish to avoid you after.

#3 Expect a Korean to be modest and subtly deny any compliments you give them.

#4 Be sensitive to the hardship South Koreans have endured and sympathise about the situation in North Korea.

 

#1 Avoid drawing parallels between the Korean culture or language to Japan. Korea should be acknowledged for its distinctiveness and difference from other East Asian cultures.

#2 Avoid exhibiting anger or distress in heated displays or outbursts of emotion. Doing so may cause you to lose face. 

2.     Thank you – 감사합니다 – Kam-sa-ham-ni-da

3.     I’m sorry -죄송합니다/미안합니다 – Chway-seong-ham-ni-da/Mi-an-ham-ni-da

4.     Where is the (something) – 어디예요 – o-di-ye-yo

5.     How much is it? – 얼마예요 – ol-ma-ye-yo