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Shopping in Seoul

Myeongdong, the first street in Seoul

Myeongdong, South Korea, has always been the first stop for foreign tourists in Seoul and is a famous tourist attraction in South Korea. The shopping street is also the most prosperous area in South Korea, with a daily flow of up to 1 million people. Myeongdong, located in the center of Seoul, is the center of politics, economy, and culture, and is also a symbolic neighborhood inscribed with the modern history of Korea. Myeongdong, a shopping paradise, is also a symbol of shopping in South Korea for foreign tourists. Myeongdong’s prosperity and commercial and tourist success have set a model for the development of shopping street culture in other parts of Korea.

Lotte and Shinsegae, the most high-end department stores in Korea, are also located in Myeongdong, as well as large-scale comprehensive shopping malls, clothing, and cosmetics stores. Especially in each alley, there are countless Korean wave boutiques and various specialty stores, with a dazzling array of products. As the central district of Seoul, Myeongdong has convenient transportation and the most prosperous business district. No matter where you go, you can naturally see foreign tourists (especially Japanese tourists), and Myeongdong, where both Japanese and English are spoken, has become a truly international shopping destination.

Fashion products and cosmetics are of course the first choice for shopping in Myeongdong, South Korea. As a fashion mecca, Myeongdong brings together all fashion elements. Department stores packed with world-class brands, specialty stores selling various international brands, comprehensive shopping malls such as Migliore, and street fashion stores, each with its own unique features, can fully meet all the fashion needs of shopping experts.

Myeongdong, South Korea is also a paradise for cosmetics. In the blocks near Central Road and the Art Theater, there are large cosmetics stores of various brands. There are thousands of cosmetics brands alone, including more than 100 basic skin care product stores. Almost all cosmetics companies in Korea have business offices in Myeongdong. Shop assistants who are proficient in foreign languages ??and advertising paper in various foreign languages ??can be seen everywhere. It has become the unique scenery of Myeongdong, South Korea, providing maximum convenience for foreign tourists.

Myeongdong is not only a shopping paradise, but also has various tourist attractions nearby such as Myeongdong Cathedral and Namdaemun Traditional Market with 600 years of tradition. It is the core area of ??Seoul tourism.

Transportation

Subway

Just a 4-minute walk from Exit 6 of Euljiro Entrance Station on Subway Line 2 (about 230m)

< p>Exit 6 of Myeongdong Station, Subway Line 4

Bus/Coach

Airport bus: Airport buses 6001 and 6015 are at No. 10, Myeongdong Station, Subway Line 4 Exit the parking lot in front of Sejong Hotel. (To Incheon International Airport). Kal luxury bus stops in front of Lotte Hotel.

Downtown tour bus: You can take the downtown tour bus that runs along the downtown tour route (Downtown Tour). Boarding location: Next to the Prince Hotel, Exit 2, Myeongdong Station, Subway Line 4

Exchange Korean won

If you want to exchange Korean won, you can go to major banks or exchange offices in Korea. Make an exchange. However, the currencies of some countries (Chile, Cuba, Iraq, Libya, etc.) cannot be directly exchanged in South Korea. Therefore, you need to convert the currency into US dollars or euros in your home country before visiting South Korea, and then convert it into Korean won when you arrive in South Korea.

In shopping areas such as Myeongdong and Dongdaemun where tourists gather, there are also exchange offices for foreign currency exchange, but some of them are illegal, so tourists are advised to be careful when exchanging currency.

In addition, when tourists enter South Korea with more than 10,000 U.S. dollars, they need to declare it at the customs office and obtain certification materials from the Economic Commission (i.e., foreign exchange declaration (confirmation) certificate, foreign exchange calculation report, etc.), and hold the certificate Convert the Korean Won and convert the remaining currency back when you leave Korea. Tourists holding travelers checks need to bring the signed check at the top to the bank window, sign the bottom in front of the bank staff, and then convert it into Korean Won. (If both the upper and lower columns have been signed, foreign currency exchange cannot be performed, and the lower column must be signed on-site at the window)

Exchange banks in the airport

1. Incheon International Airport Exchange banks within Incheon International Airport

Usually, tourists visiting South Korea will give priority to exchanging Korean won at the main bank branches and exchange offices within Incheon International Airport. Currently, there are four banks to choose from on the 4th floor of the airport: Exchange Bank, Kookmin Bank, Shinhan Bank, and Hana Bank.

Notes

Voltage

The voltage in South Korea is 220v. The two round holes on the power socket are where the power plug is connected. Unlike France, Germany, Australia, Greece, Turkey are the same. If you don't have a transformer or adapter plug, you can borrow one from the hotel's service desk. If you purchase it in advance, you can purchase it at duty-free shops, convenience stores in Incheon Airport, or Yongsan Electronics Mall.

Public telephones

Coin telephones: Use coins of 10 won, 50 won, 100 won, 500 won denominations (some phones cannot use 50 won coins).

Ordinary magnetic card phone: You can buy magnetic cards with face values ??of 2,000 won, 3,000 won, 5,000 won, and 10,000 won at convenience stores, banks, post offices, etc.

IC card/coin-operated phone/credit card public phone: You can also make calls using an IC card or credit card. Local call fee: 70 won/3 minutes

Mobile phone

If you are using a CDMA or WCDMA mobile phone (some GSM mobile phones support WCDMA), you can use it in South Korea To use it directly, you only need to activate international roaming in advance. Please consult the service hotline of your operator for activation methods and related policies.

If you are using a GSM single-mode mobile phone, it cannot be used in South Korea. Please go to the South Korean airport to rent a mobile phone for domestic use. South Korea's three major operators SKT, KT, and LGT all have mobile phones at the airport. At the Customer Service Center, go to the service center with your passport and credit card to apply for a mobile phone. Return the mobile phone and pay the phone bill and mobile phone rental fee before returning to your country. Currently, many places in South Korea also provide mobile phone rental services, which is worth considering.

PC Room

Compared with the few computer equipment in the Internet cafe, the PC room (Internet cafe) has more and more professional computers. PC rooms in South Korea use dedicated lines to access the Internet, and the Internet speed is fast. Generally, PC rooms are open 24 hours a day, and most people who come to PC rooms use the Internet to play games, surf, or send and receive emails, chat online, etc.

Tipping

Tipping is generally not accepted in Korea. However, occasionally high-end restaurants and hotels add a 10% service charge to the basic fee. At this time, the service charge is already included in the bill, so no additional tip is required.

Customs and taboos

If you are a guest at a Korean friend’s home, you need to understand Korean habits. For example: when pouring wine, hold the bottle in one hand and support your arm with the other hand; The host's toast must be declined for the first or second time, and only accepted after the third time. It is impolite to refuse to drink someone else's toast. If you can't drink it, just leave a little wine in the cup. Koreans forgive drunk people; they cannot eat the dishes on the plate cleanly, otherwise it will be disrespectful to the host; they cannot smoke or wear sunglasses when elders are present. Use both hands when accepting items and do not open gifts in person. Koreans like odd numbers but don't like even numbers. The gift money should be given in a white gift bag, not a red one, etc. As the saying goes, "It's no surprise to be polite to many people." It's always right to know more.

Other notes

1. Under normal circumstances, hotel tap water is safe to drink; the hotel does not provide toothpaste, toothbrushes, slippers and other personal items, so please bring your own.

2. The hotel check-in time is generally 14:00 pm, and the check-out time is before 12:00 noon. Additional fees will be charged for overtime.

3. Generally, hotels can use 220v voltage and 110v voltage. It is recommended to bring your own two-phase round-pin plug.

4. Time difference: The time difference between Seoul time in South Korea and Beijing time in China is 1 hour.

5. International roaming of China Mobile and China Unicom cannot be used in South Korea. You can use purchased phone cards or phones in hotel rooms to make domestic calls.

6. Korean cuisine is mostly based on kimchi, barbecue, and fish. It is spicy and less oily and pays attention to fresh ingredients. It is very different from Chinese cuisine. If you are not used to eating in Korea, you can bring some pickled vegetables and other snacks according to your taste.

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