2 years ago around this time, I went with my sister and her officemates to Seoul. I was addicted to Korean dramas and k-pop during that time so I was really really excited to visit this city.
Our first day in Seoul was spent touring around the city. We rode the hop in hop off Seoul Downtown Tour Bus which basically took us around the famous places in Seoul. A one-day pass costs around 10000won. We boarded in Gwanghwamun and went down in Namdaemun, Myeong Dong, Namsan Seoul Tower, Namsangol Hanok, Blue House and Dongdaemun. There were actually more than 30 stops, but because of the limited time, we only went down to these 6 places.
Namdaemun Market (taken by my sister's friend on July 13, 2007)
Food in Namdaemun (taken by my sister's friend on July 13, 2007)
Lunch in Namdaemun (taken by me on July 13, 2007)
Seoul Tower (taken by my sister's friend on July 13, 2007)
Gwanghwamun (taken by me on July 13, 2007)
Blue House (taken by my sister's friend on July 13, 2007)
Seoul Downtown Tour Bus Route (taken by me on July 13, 2007)
Lotte World Ice Skating Rink (taken by me on July 14, 2007)
Seoul at night from 63 Building Observatory Deck
(taken by my sister's friend on July 14, 2007)
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Our first day in Seoul was spent touring around the city. We rode the hop in hop off Seoul Downtown Tour Bus which basically took us around the famous places in Seoul. A one-day pass costs around 10000won. We boarded in Gwanghwamun and went down in Namdaemun, Myeong Dong, Namsan Seoul Tower, Namsangol Hanok, Blue House and Dongdaemun. There were actually more than 30 stops, but because of the limited time, we only went down to these 6 places.
Namdaemun Gate (taken by my sister's friend on July 13, 2007)
Namdaemun Market (taken by my sister's friend on July 13, 2007)
Food in Namdaemun (taken by my sister's friend on July 13, 2007)
Lunch in Namdaemun (taken by me on July 13, 2007)
Seoul Tower (taken by my sister's friend on July 13, 2007)
Gwanghwamun (taken by me on July 13, 2007)
Blue House (taken by my sister's friend on July 13, 2007)
Seoul Downtown Tour Bus Route (taken by me on July 13, 2007)The next day we went to Lotte World (a famous theme park) and then proceeded to 63 Building to see Seoul at night from its observatory deck. You can also see Seoul from the Namsan Seoul Tower but we chose this building because my sister was a big fan of the Korean series My Girl, and some scenes from My Girl were shot here. But I am not complaining because the view from the building is great! Entrance fee is 7000won and the observatory deck is open from 10am to 12mn (last admission is 11pm).
Lotte World Castle (taken by me on July 14, 2007)
Lotte World Ice Skating Rink (taken by me on July 14, 2007)
Seoul at night from 63 Building Observatory Deck(taken by my sister's friend on July 14, 2007)
Our last full day in South Korea was spent in Nami Island. Ok why Nami Island? Well, this time, my sister's friend was a big fan of the Korean drama Winter Sonata and some of the famous scenes from this drama were shot here (sounds familiar?). Since this place is located outside of Seoul, we took the bus from Seoul to Chuncheon and went down at Gapyeong Bus Terminal Station. From Gapyeong Bus Terminal Station, we took a taxi to the port where we boarded the ferry which took us to Nami Island.
Nami Island Icecream (taken by me on July 15, 2007)
Inside Nami Island (taken by my sister's friend on July 15, 2007)
Nami Island Icecream (taken by me on July 15, 2007)We headed home the next day. Even if we only spent 4 days in Seoul and adminttedly had not explored it completely, I still fell in love with this city. I just love the energy (shops are open til 5am!!!) and food (kimchi and bibimbap!!!). I wish I could go back to Seoul again.
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