Seoul Nutz and Bolts
The Basics
City Name: Seoul
Where is it located?: Seoul is just south of the border to North Korea, on the Han River, just off the Yellow Sea.
Why do people go there?: Modern, loud, shop-filled, androgynous, traffic-clogged – all this in today’s ancient Seoul.
How do travelers get there?: Almost everyone arrives to Seoul from an airline. If you are already in the country, then all roads lead to Seoul.
Currency: Won
City Code: none
Other phone tips:
Population: 10275000
Languages: Korean 100%
Travel Information
Neighborhoods:
Attractions: Chogyesa Temple, Pongwosa Temple
Accommodations: Seoul Hostels
Tourist Office: South Korea Tourism Office
Off-the-beaten-path: Bukhansan National Park, Panmunjeom
Health Issues: No major Health_Issues for visiting the Philippines
Tips for Visiting
When to go: Seoul can be visited most of the year, with fairly good weather. The summer months of June, July and August are full of tourists.
Common Phrases:
City Specific Events: Lunar New Year: January/February, Buddha’s Birthday: April/May
How to get around?: Buses aree everywhere, and so very cheap. Each ride costs about 700 won, and the buses run from every 5 to 15 minutes. English is written on the bus signs and on the maps inside the buses.
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