2007-01-25 04:31:59 · 12 answers · asked by ? 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Korea
get your passport stamped at SEL / Incheon and leave the country for Thailand
2007-01-25 05:06:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Drink. Seriously, you've got access to a wider variety of liquor there (shop around) than just about anywhere. Especially if you have access to the US bases there.
Also, go to the Korean War museum near Yongsan Garrison.
One of my favorite things to do there was ride my bicycle through the countryside. Once you get a few miles from town just about anywhere, it's quite picturesque. Be warned, you pretty much can't get a decent inner tube in Korea. Shops selling 3000 dollar bikes will only stock shitty tubes (like 4 bucks) that I swear are made out of pencil erasers. Expect flat tires.
In August, if you go through farming towns, you'll see peppers laid out to dry on every square foot of space they can get away with. I think it's quite a sight.
The Seoul Land (shitty name) zoo is pretty good.
The COEX mall is pretty impressive. As are the two main markets in Seoul, Namdaemun and Dongdaemun. Dongdaemun is a lot more repetetive, though (there is a row of used book stores, that all have the same inventory...I'm not kidding) Namdaemun is more chaotic and varied. Namdaemun seems to be better equipped with English speakers (and Japanese) Yongsan electronics market (by Yongsan station, actually a bit of a hike from Yongsan garrison) is pretty nifty, too. Kind of like a mini Akihabara.
If you can, take a DMZ tour.
2007-01-26 00:19:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how long you're planning to say, but if you want to get out of Seoul (which I HIGHLY recommend!!) go to Kyung-ju (also spelled Gyeongju). Lot's of great sites. Busan/Pusan is also pretty cool. Try to visit the fish market in Jagalchi..but go EARLY...as in 6 am! If you're into Buddhist culture, visit Tongdosa Temple.
If time allows, go to either Uulong-do ("do" means "island") or Cheju-do (also spelled Jeju-do). Visit the Art Park and the botanical gardens.
Andong and Yongin have great folk museums. Andong is better for a "live" view of Korea's past, while Yongin (about 1 hour from Seoul) is great for a "theme park" type view. Both are pretty cool, but you've got to be more open-minded for Andong, as it's not very easy to get to!
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2007-01-25 05:29:08 · answer #3 · answered by koreateacher96 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Visit some ancient temples and museums. Korea's history and culture is very interesting. Also, forget about the others saying just don't go. It's a great country to visit, and I've done so many times. The food's great as well. Maybe I'm biased because I'm half-Korean myself, but as long as you don't mind crowds and pollution in Seoul, you'll love it there!
2007-01-26 13:09:42 · answer #4 · answered by Pretzels 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep an eye on what North Korea is up 2
2007-01-25 04:38:42 · answer #5 · answered by Northern Spriggan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to a po jang ma cha (a street vender tent) and drink Soju with some Korean guys and get wasted. It's pretty fun. Also check out the Seoul Tower. It's cool. You can see the whole city but try to go on a clear day.
2007-01-27 19:00:54 · answer #6 · answered by kangnamsuperman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat! Eat! Try the shabu shabu or the an-chang-sal...oh ya, and drink lots! You'll never get away with drinking that much back home. Trust me, I learned the hard way!
2007-01-27 17:17:32 · answer #7 · answered by Nathan D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prepare for war against the evil communist aggressive dictatorship of the north.
2007-01-25 04:38:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Head North, avoiding the mine fields.
2007-01-25 04:40:51 · answer #9 · answered by δώδεκα 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
eat a dog ?
2007-01-25 05:58:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋