Transfers
It's easy to commute in Seoul. From the airport in Incheon, just take a bus to one of the hotels in Seoul. You may also take the train to Seoul from Incheon. Transfer is just a piece of cake, there are English signs everywhere. Here's the rail map from http://www.urbanrail.net/as/seou/seoul.htm for your advance reference:
Take the train to Myeong-dong Station for shopping and to go to the Seoul Tower. The Seoul Tower is a popular dating place. This is where you'll find the observatory with love knots and the bear museum. There's a cable car to climb up or you may choose walk through the lush winding road HHWW with your date (tip: girls, don't wear high-heeled shoes).
There are many hotels in the area, too. So from the airport, you can just fly and go to Myeong-dong to get a room. For me, I went to Seoul on a business trip so I stayed near the Express Bus Station (the Express Bus Station is also a train station).
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| Gyeongbokgung Palace |
Must-See
Must-see places include palaces. One is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyeongbokgung (directly north of Seoul station, encircled in the map above). There's a lot to do here: see the change of guards ceremony, dress up in palace attire, dine, shop and take photos--the palace ground is sprawling!
For dining, I'm sure all you K-drama fans aren't new to popular chows in Korea. For those traveling on a really tight budget, you may grab rice fills in convenience stores ^^
Visa
It's easy to apply for a visa to Korea for Philippine passport holders. Moreover, visa is gratis/free of charge for tourists who wish to stay in Korea for 59 days or less. For more information, visit http://embassy_philippines.mofat.go.kr/english/as/embassy_philippines/visa/issuance/index.jsp
or call the embassy through tel. (+632) 8569210.
(This is information as of June 30, 2012)
