Third time's a charm actually. Perfect weather would be fall (around September-October).
FAQs:
1. Shopping
Ewha University:
What's a shopping destination with food gotta do with this post? I was too busy shopping my heart out that I have no photo "buying:, Eto ang mentality mo ay "go broke", :) Loads of cheap tops and bags. :D During my latest spree here, I bought a pair of shoes, 4 tops, 3 bags and loads of makeup bauls.
Now back to the photo post, this place serves the best street food I had in Seoul.
I'll do a separate post on food but I have to emphasize that these babies are the best. Meal set for 5,000 KW composed of potato tots, chicken and deokbokki. The place is near 711 right outside the station's exit. It is across Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. You need to walk a few steps to reach to the best barbecue I had in Seoul. Order the spicy version :)
Gangnam Underground Market
My go-to-place for dainty tops and dresses under Php400. :D
Myeongdong
2 H&M, Forever 21, and the best Gyoza in town :D
2. "Must See" Places
Namsan Tower
I am not a fan of Koreanovelas, but I was told those bunch of "locks" on my back was a famous setting of (Boys Over Flowers?!). But anyway, inside the tower there's the Teddy Bear Museum. Cutesy. I've been to Madamme Tousaud's Wax Museum and I think bears are cuter than actual versions of celebrities. The teddy bears are also quite different from those in Jeju. Still, worth the photo-ops (if you are into those sort of things). And do me a favor, Please do not have your picture taken on top of the Manila sign. Its so..passe.
Hongkik University (Weekend) Market
Everytime I go to Seoul, we always head off to Hongkik University Market on the weekend. Drop by Trick Eye Musuem for fun photo shoot with the barkada. There's also a Hello Kitty Cafe.
Samcheongdongil and nearby Hanok Houses
This has to be my favorite Seoul destination. It has local cafes, breakfast nooks and themed shops. Really great for photo-ops or if you are just craving for Western food. It reminds me of a quaint French town with all the pretty cafe and trees surrounding the area.
After a short hike, you'll get to see old Korean houses (Hanok Village). Get a detailed map online since it is quite hard to find. well worth it as you get to witness Seoul's old houses with the urban landscape in the backdrop.
I'll let you in on a secret? Slow Garden has to be my favorite breakfast place. They have generous servings of waffles, pancake, salads, etc. Yummy. (Note: please do not try the famous place that's famous for their Korean pancakes, not worth it).
Other Touristy Stuff:
If you have an extra day to spear, I suggest heading off to Nami Island. It's around 2 hours away from the city. Quite accessible through train. Most people would drop by Le Petit France before heading off to Nami (not me). :) The place is the setting for the Korean drama, Winter Sonata (and no I am not a fan).
I super love the place because the trees just before autumn provides a wonderful yellow-ish hue. (Definitely looks better than just the normal pine trees you see in Baguio).
How to go there:
Option A: Subway: Gapyeong Station in Gyeongchun Line.
If you are travelling in a group, you can take a cab directly or if you are in a budget mode, you can take the local bus.
Option 2: Direct Bus
I heard you can also take a shuttle bus from Nami Island Seoul Center in Insadong (besides Tapgol Park). This leads you directly to the Nami entrance gate. Too bad the bus is on a schedule: Bus from Seoul departs at 9.30 and bus going back to Seoul departs at 16.00.
To go or not to go to Lotte World? If you have an extra day to spare, its better if you head off to Everland instead. The long queue is not worth your few days in Seoul if you spend it on Lotte World. Mag-Enchanted ka na lang :D
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