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| 11. SHOP TIL YOU DROP at Dondaemun/Namdaemun |
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You can get everything including the kitchen sink! Open until 5am!!! Best time to go is late at night. This area has been the shopping district from the beginning of the Joseon Dynasty. The market extends into the street, crowded with vendors selling food, clothing, handicrafts, cotton goods and porting gear to name a few. To get there go to Dongdaemun Stadium Station.
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| 12. Stay at a Buddhist temple overnight |
This experience is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Spend the weekend with the Monks doing what they do. Learn about Buddhism and experience Temple life first hand. Activities for the temple stay include: Attending the Buddhist ceremonial service; Seon(Zen) meditation; tea ceremonies that elevate one's meditative efforts; Buddhist meal with traditional bowls; community work around the temple grounds; informative tours around the temple grounds; forest meditation to maximize oneness with nature; and hikes to nearby hermitages. Some temples offer special training programs in Seon (Zen) meditation and Buddhist martial arts, lotus lantern making, prayer bead(rosary) making, various rubbings including wooden blocks, and tombstones, and other activities Most temples are located either in National or Provincial park which feature well preserved natural environments. Thus, the program provides participants with a magnificent chance to relax reflect and revitalize themselves in the tranquility of nature.
FOR DETAILS ON PARTICIPATING TEMPLES AND PROGRAMS Click here |
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| 13. The Boryeong Mud Festival |
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This is a great event on the East Coast that should not be missed. Spend the weekend getting dirty, hanging on the beach and participating in the many activities that go on that week.
The Boryeong Mud Festival, considered by Culture and Tourism Ministry as one of the best festival’s in Korea is being held at Daecheon Beach in Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do in July 2007. The festival is one of the biggest and most successful summer festivals in Korea. Its success owes much to the famous mud of the region. A central theme of the festival and abundantly available on the coast of Boryeong, the mud is used to produce cosmetic products. When the mud is applied to the face and body, the skin becomes smooth and silky. The city of Boryeong provides mud in an unlimited quantity for free during the festival, so the event is extremely popular with Korean and foreign tourists. Last year's festival attracted about 32,000 foreigners. With various performances and events throughout the day and into the night along with free shuttle bus services going to and from famous tourist spots in Boryeong, everyone was guaranteed to have a fun time. FOR MORE DETAILS Click here
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| 14. Go for Kalbi and Norae-bang (Singing Room) with friends |
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This is a popular pastime amongst Koreans and foreigners. Belt out your favorite tunes in the privacy of your own singing room. Anyone who has spent serious time in Korea - knows exactly where to go for a great night "out". Many Westerners are afraid of singing in public. But Korea has its own version - small singing rooms just the right size for you and a few friends. Giant big screen TVs - sound systems you could never afford at home - and, well, just a few drinks and you are on your way to stardom! All your favorites’ songs old and new are on the list - and there are more songs in English than you can imagine. Forgot the lyrics? No problem, they're right on the screen. Lousy singer? Don't worry about it! Nobody cares! Really! Everyone is just having a great time and spend the evening socializing with friends. So get out. Have some fun!!!
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| 15. Learn to speak Korean |
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FREE KOREAN CLASSES are offered to foreigners. This is a great way to meet other expats as well as make Korean friends.
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| 16. Go to the horse races at Seoul Racecourse |
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In the summer races are from 10:30 to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. There is a foreigners section however I recommend going into the stands to experience the excitement at the finish line. To get there go to Seoul Racecourse station exit 2.
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| 17. Spend a Sunday exploring the streets in Insa-dong |
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This area is full of culture, art and history. It’s alleys are lined with traditional and modern buildings and are home to art galleries, antiques, handicraft shops, traditional restaurants and tea shops.
A great way to spend the day, exploring, shopping and getting lost in this area’s magic. A favorite for tourists.Go to Jonggak Station exit 3 or Anguk Station Exit 6.
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| 18. Go to a Soccer/Baseball game at World Cup/Jamsil Stadium |
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Seoul World Cup Stadium
The stadium architecture embodies the beauty of a Korean traditional shield-shaped kite and sailboat.
For more info call: (02)3707-8282
Jamsil Olympic Stadium
Located in the Seoul Olympic complex, this stadium is where the opening and closing ceremonies for the 1988 Seoul Olympics were held.
For more info call: (02)443-2768
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| 19. Shop for electronics at Techno Mart |
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Techno Mart has the largest assortment of electronic equipment in Korea.. 9 floors of electronics. Make sure you shop around. There’s also has a movie theatre on the top floor. To get there go to Gangbyeon station exit 2.
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| 20. Visit Jeju Island (jeju-do) |
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Jeju Island, also known as the "Island of the Gods," is a popular vacation spot for Koreans and many Japanese. It remains one of the top honeymoon destinations for Korean newlyweds. The island's mixture of volcanic rock, frequent rains, and temperate climate, make it very similar to the Hawaiian Islands in the U.S. The island offers visitors a wide range of activities: hiking on Halla-san (South Korea's highest peak), catching sunrises and sunsets over the ocean, viewing majestic waterfalls, riding horses, or just lying around on the sandy beaches.
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