After several years dreaming of visiting this Ginseng Country finally we made it in winter 2006. Touching down at Incheon international airport early in the morning on December 24, located 70 km from the city of Seoul, this modern airport has been consecutively rated as the best airport in the world and received the full 5-star ranking by skytrax.
Upon our arrival we made our way to the airport coach service and after one and half our ride we got off at Anguk Dong station and took a stroll walk to Seoul backpackers hotel located at Iksun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. The hotel has now reopened as Banana backpackers with a new face-lift. Conviniently located within walking distance to some tourist spots like Insadong and Changdeokgung Palace, the hostel offers affordable rooms with friendly staff, great hospitality, free breakfast and free internet service, which is very important for travelers who needs to find information online.
(Incheon airport-Seoul coach transfer)
The coach was very convinient and the staffs were really helpful, made it easy for us to find the right bus even we don't speak Korean.
(My wife in front of the hostel)
My list for the first day in Seoul was visiting some historical Palaces, there are five Palaces in Seoul:
- Gyeongbokgung.
- Gyeonghuigung.
- Deoksugung.
- Changgyeonggung.
- Changdeokgung.
Unfortunately, we managed to visit only two Palaces: Changdeokgung and Gyeongbokgung. I will write about these two palaces on separate posts.
For some 'must see' spots in Seoul you can visit the official website here.
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