Finally, another one of my dreams is coming true. I'll be visiting Korea from 5 - 10 May.
Am very excited. Was informed of a much cheaper tour package just a few days ago. I was without a traveling partner to share the accommodation cost but the agency found another female solo traveler just in time on Thursday. Hopefully, I'd get along well with this stranger room mate of mine.
The tour itinerary may not include the places that I really wish to go to if I were to travel on my own but it's good enough for my first visit.
For this trip, I'll be visiting:
The above are touristy places commonly found in tour packages. I'm not very keen on the water park and Everland. I'd most likely be snapping pics of these places rather than queuing and taking rides.
The highlight I must say is visiting Mount Seorak and viewing the lantern parade. I wish to see beautiful spring scenery and a colourful local traditional celebration.
What I wish is that I'd get to ride the cable car to the top of Mt. Seorak and get a bird's eyeview of the mountain. Wonder if I'd still get to see some cherry blossoms (if they are still around at this time).
Besides that, I wish to explore the streets of Dongdaemun, Namdaemun and Myeongdong on my own at a leisurely pace (hopefully) without the tour guide on the second half of Days 5, 6 and 7 and savour some local street food that I've read about.
Can't wait! Hope all goes well with good weather, no yellow dust and no rain, please!
Am very excited. Was informed of a much cheaper tour package just a few days ago. I was without a traveling partner to share the accommodation cost but the agency found another female solo traveler just in time on Thursday. Hopefully, I'd get along well with this stranger room mate of mine.
The tour itinerary may not include the places that I really wish to go to if I were to travel on my own but it's good enough for my first visit.
For this trip, I'll be visiting:
- Petite France
- Mount Seorak - Shinheung Temple
- Teddy Bear Farm - Phoenix Park
- Gondola & Sheep Farm - Blue Canyon Waterpark
- Suwon - for kimchi-making and hanbok experience
- Everland
- Lotus Lantern Festival (Lantern parade along Dongdaemun to Jogyesa)
- Namsan Hanok Village & Namsan Park
- Dongdaemun Market
- Blue House - Gyeongbok Palace - National Folk Museum
- Namdaemun Market
- Myeongdong
The above are touristy places commonly found in tour packages. I'm not very keen on the water park and Everland. I'd most likely be snapping pics of these places rather than queuing and taking rides.
The highlight I must say is visiting Mount Seorak and viewing the lantern parade. I wish to see beautiful spring scenery and a colourful local traditional celebration.
What I wish is that I'd get to ride the cable car to the top of Mt. Seorak and get a bird's eyeview of the mountain. Wonder if I'd still get to see some cherry blossoms (if they are still around at this time).
Besides that, I wish to explore the streets of Dongdaemun, Namdaemun and Myeongdong on my own at a leisurely pace (hopefully) without the tour guide on the second half of Days 5, 6 and 7 and savour some local street food that I've read about.
Can't wait! Hope all goes well with good weather, no yellow dust and no rain, please!
