Seoul is an exciting destination that has much to offer for every kind of tourist. Temples, palaces, theme parks, gardens, this animated city has them all and more. For those tourists who love to shop and bring back gifts for friends and family back home, Seoul offers its lively shopping districts of Itaewon, Insa-dong and the Hwanghak-dong Flea Market.
If you have never been to Seoul but have been intrigued by its mystique then why not consider a holiday in this animated city? However before you embark on your journey you should be aware that your flight from the US is definitely going take you across continents as it is likely to extend over twenty hours and if at all you want to arrive at this enchanting destination located half-way round the world in decent shape then its best that you look for a cheap business class seat to Seoul for your journey.
Traveling cheap flights to Seoul will greatly enhance the quality of your journey as business class travel affords you many comforts like priority check-in, superior baggage allowance, airline lounge access and many onboard luxuries like fully flat beds for you to recline on as well as elevated levels of service and much good food and wine. However contrary to popular belief, cheap business class airfares to Seoul can be scooped out if you know how to track them down. A plethora of airlines provide business flights to Seoul from various US cities and these airlines themselves offer business flights discounts which they market through their dedicated newsletters or social media sites like Facebook and Twitter.
If all this seems to cumbersome for you, then you can always elect to procure the very same cheap business class tickets to Seoul from a reputable and established travel agent. In spite of the recent popularity of online travel websites, travel agents continue to thrive and ply their trade as they often have exclusive access to discount business class tickets to various worldwide destinations due to the connections that they have with individual airlines. These connections are more likely to have been nurtured over the years. It must also be mentioned that these discount business fares to Seoul usually have all the perks of regular business class fares like mileage accrual and pre-assigned seats though they sometimes require advance purchase but that seems to be a small price to pay to ensure that the many comforts that are associated with business class air travel to Seoul are available to you for your long haul journey.
Itaewon
The decidedly touristy district of Itaewon is located in Yongsan-gu section of Seoul. This city district is located close to the Yongsan Garrison army base as a result of which it is not only popular amongst locals and tourists but it is also frequented by the members of the US Military who are stationed here.
Itaewon is well known for its many shops, restaurants and hotels like the Hyatt and the Hamilton Hotel. The area is especially famous for its many ethnic restaurants that offer a wide array of cuisines like Indian, Pakistani, Thai, Turkish, Egyptian and more. Also located here are many apparel stores and tailoring shops that can whip garments for you within 24 hours. Other stores in Itaewon offer typical Korean souvenirs, cheap counterfeit goods and surprisingly high-quality leather goods. Aside from shopping options, Itaewon also offers bars, clubs, gambling halls and pool halls along with brothels though tourists are advised to stay away from these nefarious joints to avoid getting into trouble.
Insa-dong
Insa-dong is easily accessed by the Seoul subway line 3 at Angkuk station. Insa-dong is a charming area that forms the hub of the art and antique market in Seoul. Located here are many art galleries, antique shops, calligraphy shops, quaint tea houses and coffee shops. Additionally Insa-dong also offers many restaurants which offer a wide array of cuisines that feature Japanese Udon noodles, Chinese dumplings, European desserts and more. The ubiquitous Korean street vendors are also visible in Isa-dong and they offer all their yummy traditional fare like skewered fish sausage, various tempuras, rice cakes which are immensely popular with locals and tourists alike. On Sunday’s Insa-dong is closed to vehicular traffic and the area becomes a giant pedestrian mall where you can shop and browse in peace without any fear of being mowed down by Seoul’s crazy traffic.
The Hwanghak-dong Flea Market
The Hwanghak-dong Flea Market is one of the most amazing markets in Seoul. The market is located at Cheonggye 8-ga Street, in Seoul and is easily accessible by subway lines 2 or 6 at the Sindang Station. This market is open every day and has over 500 stalls. Some of the stall vendors have been doing business at this flea market for over 40 years. These market stalls sell a wide range of items like cutlery, old household items, apparel, books, china, antiques, Buddha statues, old wheels, plant pots, bookshelves, stamps, paintings, shoes, CDs, DVDs. The prices range from low for used and old products to high for new unused products and antiques. Haggling at the flea market is the accepted norm. The Hwanghak-dong Flea Market offers a fun way to capture the essence of Seoul.
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