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The Seoul subway is inexpensive and widespread, making it an effective way to get just about anywhere in the city. So long as you avoid rush hour (8 to 9 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. on weekdays) and don't try to ride between midnight and 5:30 a.m. (when the system is closed), you should have a pretty smooth subway experience.



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The Seoul subway is inexpensive and widespread, making it an effective way to get just about anywhere in the city. So long as you avoid rush hour (8 to 9 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. on weekdays) and don't try to ride between midnight and 5:30 a.m. (when the system is closed), you should have a pretty smooth subway experience.

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Absolute best days to visit If you can only take a few working days off, I recommend arriving before the weekend. The optimal span for the average tourist to visit Seoul is Wednesday through Sunday (as opposed to Saturday to Wednesday).

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January is the cheapest month for airfare to South Korea, and it's a prime time for avoiding the crowds and partaking in winter sports activities. But if below-freezing temperatures are not your thing, the next most affordable (non-winter) months to fly are November, October and March.

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Other FAQ About Planning a South Korea Itinerary As a general rule, I like spending between 10 days and two weeks in South Korea. This allows you a few days each in Seoul and Busan, which you can use as bookends for destinations such as Seoraksan, Geongju and Jeju, which you can visit in-between Korea's large cities.

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Reserve a ride with Uber in advance in Seoul Complete your plans today by reserving a ride with Uber in Seoul. Request a ride up to 30 days in advance, at any time and on any day of the year. Date format is yyyy/MM/dd. Press the down arrow or enter key to interact with the calendar and select a date.

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The simple answer is yes, the water is potable. Tap water in Korea is safe to drink. But, if you fill up a glass of water from the sink and start to sip it in front of most Koreans, you might get some weird looks.

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How much do taxis cost in Seoul? Seoul taxis calculate their fares based on the time and distance travelled. Thanks to the currency difference, your taxi in Seoul will be pretty affordable and in general, you should expect to pay around €6.00 (KRW 7.8000) for any trip within the city centre.

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South Korea is one of the most ethnically homogeneous countries in the world, leading to foreigners being a rare sight. Despite this, native residents of Seoul are more used to seeing foreigners than residents of other South Korean cities and are generally quite ready to help expats feel welcome in the city.

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Overall, I recommend not spending less than three days in Seoul, or else you'll likely miss out on too much. A week is a good introduction to the city and, if you plan it right, will give you enough time to see a lot of the highlights.

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