South Korea Travel Shopping Guide and Food Guide

South Korea's tourism industry is very developed in recent years. Rich luxury goods and cosmetics attract tourists from all over the world to shop, as well as unique and desirable Korean food. So which places and brands of cosmetics in Korea are worth buying, and which foods are exciting?

South Korea's beauty industry is also quite developed. Major business districts and shopping malls in Korea can be seen everywhere. Where can I buy the most cost-effective "Korean specialty" in Korea?

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South Korea's Myeongdong Shopping Street is dominated by high-end beauty products, all of which are brand-level and of excellent quality; At the same time, there are also some popular beauty products in China, such as Shi Fei Store, Aili House, Yueshi Fengyin, Misa, Tony Molly, TheSeam and so on. And their prices are relatively close to the people.

Business hours: 1 1 -24. Some shops are closed on Sundays, such as Winnie the Pooh, MIXXO and SPAO.

Tip: You can apply for tax refund for more than 30,000 won, and you must keep the bills. Don't worry about lack of cash, Korean banks are also open on weekends, and UnionPay cards have a 10% discount;

How to get there: You can get there by subway and bus. Subway is Line 2 and Line 4, so there are many buses to choose from. It can be reached from 507, 604, 104, 105, etc.

Buy clothes

Dongmen is a clothing market with a history of more than 40 years. Its business scope includes clothing fabrics, ornaments, accessories and even wedding supplies. It is said that 80% of Korea's clothing trade is done here, and the most popular clothes will soon appear in the stores in Dongdaemun.

Business hours: open all day;

Tip: Most stores don't have fitting rooms. Once the deal is made, it is not easy for you to get a refund. You must choose and check them carefully.

Transportation: After the exit of Seoul Metro Line 4, walk for a few minutes.

Sanqingdong, Korea

South Korea's Sanqingdong is a place under great pressure for generations. This used to be the residence of the upper class. Now the streets are full of literary fashion cafes, fashion shops and clothing stores.

So, young artists, don't miss this place! Because the street view is very eye-catching, Sanqingdong is the first choice for network celebrities and street shooting queens. Even if you don't buy clothes, shoot some literary fashion movies in the amazing circle of friends!

Time: The streets are open all day, but the business hours of the shops are different.

Transportation: Exit at Anguo Station 1 of Metro Line 3, or transfer to Metro Line 5 1 1 bus.

Gangnam district, Korea

Gull Pavilion is the most representative area in Korea. Anyone who has been brainwashed by Jiangnan style knows that Jiangnan District is a place where rich people and stars in Korea gather. Coming here is the best place to meet local tyrants.

The shops here are mainly luxury goods, and the surrounding consumption is generally high. It is worth visiting, including Galleria Department Store and COEX Shopping Center.

Graf jewelry store in Galleria

Opening hours: 1 1:00-23:00.

Transportation: The electric iron basin soup line and subway line 3 in South Korea's capital circle can be reached.

Tip: bring enough money, or take a photo, send a location and pretend to have been here.

Korean food guide

After the shopping spree, not only the wallet was emptied, but even the whole person collapsed. At this time, the delicacies of the Republic of Korea can come in handy. It is said that the richness of Korean snacks can go down in history! Chronicles can't be written here. Choose some representative ones.

Including but not limited to pickles.

Kimchi is a very sacred existence in the eyes of Koreans, and every meal is essential. In their minds, the taste of kimchi is the taste of mom and home. With the popularity of Korean food in China, many people have eaten kimchi. When you arrive in Korea, you might as well try the local food.

Seaweed soup is another sacred existence in the eyes of Koreans. You don't have to eat cake on your birthday, but you must drink seaweed soup. After a pregnant woman gives birth to a full moon, her family will cook a bowl of beef seaweed soup as a blessing.

Bibimbap pot is said to have been introduced from China in the Ming Dynasty. The method is simple, but it tastes delicious. After the rice is steamed in a stone pot, put tender bean sprouts, shredded vegetables, shredded cucumbers, shredded carrots, shredded Flammulina velutipes, shredded pork and laver on the noodles, beat a raw egg, pour sesame oil on it, and then stir at will. You can start eating, but be careful to burn your mouth.

Korean barbecue is mainly beef, among which beef fillet, steak, beef tongue and sirloin are the most popular. Seafood and sashimi can also be used for barbecue. Food is the best comfort when the wallet is temporarily empty.

After a full meal, you need to digest calories well. As a world-famous tourist country, South Korea enjoys beautiful Jeju Island, coastal city Incheon and ski paradise gangwon.

South Korea's preferential visa policy

As a neighboring country and an important tourist exporter in South China, South Korea's visa for Koreans is becoming more and more relaxed.

From June 2065438 to October 2006 10, the age limit for multiple-entry visas for China tourists decreased by five years, from over 60 to over 55. The maximum stay of a visa has also been extended from one month to three months; Since March, group tourists can also apply for electronic visas.