Seoul travel guide for November 2024, download Naver map and papago translation

1. It is not recommended to buy flights that arrive in the early morning. The subway and buses are out of service at this time, and taxis are very expensive. If you really have no choice but to choose a flight that arrives in the early morning, you must find a pick-up in advance.

2. Be sure to download Naver Maps and Papago Translator before going. Naver Maps is so easy to use. Not only can you find your way, but you can also see restaurant ratings and business hours. Papago is also great. It can translate text input and recognize translations by taking photos. Don't worry if you don't know Korean!

3. Buy a data card on Amazon in advance. It is very smooth to use. Don't use a data package. It is really slow. You don't have to buy a phone card. If you need a local phone number for takeout and reservations, etc.

4. You must bring a power bank. You can bring a power bank below 20,000 mAh on the plane. Korean power banks are not easy to borrow and are expensive!

5. Korean sockets are European-style, and converters must be prepared. Otherwise, you can't charge your phone.

6. Sometimes you can't use cash when taking the bus, you have to use T-money cards, which are sold in airport convenience stores.

7. When taking the subway, you should pay attention to the express trains and ordinary trains. The express trains do not stop at many stations, so don't take the wrong one!

8. It is recommended to take a taxi for more than two people. The subway signs are difficult to recognize and it is easy to go the wrong way. There are stairs, which is too tiring!

9. Don't go to big brands in Korea. Popular classic styles are basically not available. The attractions are also very ordinary, and the art museums are nothing special. Don't go to Myeongdong and Dongdaemun. You have to spend time shopping for low-end ones. Most of the clothes in the small shops on the boulevard are from Dongdaemun, and the prices are 3 times higher. Don't go there.

10. Seongsudong is highly recommended! There are small Korean brands everywhere, with beautiful styles and reasonable prices, and there are many cafes. Gangnam Sinsa, Cheongdam, and Apjeong-dong can be visited in one area for a day. There are buyer stores, small European and American brands, shopping malls, big brands, cafes are invincible, and the restaurants are also delicious! Yeouido Department Store is also very fun to visit. The trendy brand collection store on the first floor is a must-visit!

11. Korean restaurants only have ice water. If you want to drink hot water, you need to bring your own thermos cup.

12. Don't go to the Internet celebrity stores to queue up for food. Just find a Korean-owned store. They are all authentic. Korean food is spicy. If you are not used to spicy food, you can tell the waiter in advance.

13. Many hotels do not provide disposable toiletries. It is more convenient and hygienic to bring your own.

14. Remember to check the weather forecast before coming to Korea (Baidu can check the weather changes in the next month).

15. Some small shops do not support credit card and code scanning. Prepare Korean won. It is enough to exchange about 200,000 Korean won.