Self-help tour in Seoul, Korea

At present, most people go to South Korea with a group tour, because it is difficult to get a personal tourist visa. However, for a prosperous city like Seoul, self-help tour is the most suitable way, you can choose your own scenic spots and fully enjoy shopping.

foreign exchange: Bank of China cannot directly convert RMB into Korean won. There are two options: directly convert RMB into Korean won; Or change RMB into US dollars, and then change US dollars into Korean dollars. As the exchange rate often changes, as far as I was abroad, it was more cost-effective to change it into US dollars and then return it to Korean won.

preparation before departure: you can have a look at the Korean tour guide before departure. This is the official travel website of Korea, with the most authoritative information, materials and various coupons.

communication: Korean mobile phones and Chinese mobile phones can't communicate with each other because of the standard. Before going abroad, you can go to the mobile counter in China to handle the concession business; Or book online in advance, and then you can get your mobile phone at the Korean airport.

Remember to go to the counter of Korea Tourism Organization after you leave the airport, where you can get a free map in various languages. I relied on this free map during those days in Seoul, which was very useful! ! ! You can also make a souvenir when you come back.

transportation: taxis in Seoul are very expensive, and buses are very convenient, but they are more complicated. Therefore, the most commonly used is the subway. There are 8 subway lines in Seoul, which can basically reach major scenic spots and commercial streets, and the fare is generally 8-9 won. The best thing about Seoul Metro is that it uses numbers, that is, 11 stands for the first stop of Line 1, and different colors are used to represent each line. Just watch the numbers on the platform when riding. In addition, the Korean pronunciation is very close to the Chinese pronunciation of the station name, so you can't miss the station if you listen carefully. When you transfer, just follow the indicating arrow. Some big changes need to climb up and down, which is a bit hard, hehe.

Description of scenic spots: Seoul, as the capital of South Korea, is rich in tourist attractions, which are basically divided into ancient architecture, modern development, natural landscape and so on. I will slowly introduce the scenic spots I have visited in detail in the future, so here is a brief introduction:

Ancient buildings: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Cheong Tak Palace, Ancestral Temple, Hanwu Village, etc. Generally, these scenic spots can be reached by subway. As far as the building scale is concerned, it is naturally not as good as the Forbidden City in China, but it is quite good to appreciate Korean characteristics and customs. It's just a little repetitive, so there's no need to read them all.

Modern development: Aquarium and Life Building. Lotte amusement park and so on. It depends on personal preference. After all, there are such scenic spots all over the world. If you are interested in the evening, you can take a boat trip to the Han River at night, watch the lights on the riverside and blow the wind, which is not bad.

Natural attractions: South Mountain is in Seoul, and those who have physical strength can climb it. There is also the Seoul Tower in nanshan park, from which you can get a panoramic view of Seoul.

Shopping: Shopping in Seoul is mainly South Gate, East Gate and Myeongdong. The south gate is said to be a street stall, and I didn't go. The east gate is very big, mostly clothes, shoes and so on. In addition to street shops, there are also small shops in buildings, and the clothes are very beautiful. There is a monopoly of Korean handicrafts in a building, and the price is relatively cheap. Moreover, the stall owner can speak some Chinese, so it can be much cheaper to buy more.