I want to go to South Korea by myself. What do I need to prepare for traveling?

1. There is no need to provide deposits and real estate for your passport. You only need to go to the household registration office with your household registration book and ID card.

You can apply for it at the Exit and Entry Administration Office of the local Public Security Bureau. There Take a photo, fill out the form, and get it with the receipt in about ten working days.

2. You cannot go to South Korea with just a passport. You also need a visa from the Korean Embassy. This can be processed through a travel agency. In your current situation, the success rate of applying for a tourist visa personally is not high. To apply for a Korean visa through a travel agency, you need to submit copies of your passport, ID card, household register, and three 2-inch color photos with a white background. If you have a job, you must provide proof of employment. If you don't, you need a proof of residence issued by the police station. It is relatively simple. But nowadays, traveling to South Korea generally requires you to pay a return deposit. The travel agency determines the amount based on your materials, which usually ranges from 50,000 to 80,000. For specific information, you can consult with a large local international travel agency.

3. The cost of a four-day, five-day tour to Seoul, South Korea and Jeju Island is generally around 4,500 yuan, including air tickets, accommodation, meals, tickets, tour guide services, etc. Prices vary from place to place, please check with the local consult.

Note:

There are also electrical appliances: the voltage in South Korea is 220V, and the power plug is different from that in China. It is cylindrical (German standard). If you have portable electrical appliances, bring your own conversion plug. . Prohibited items: According to the relevant regulations of China and South Korea, South Korea strictly controls the entry of meat products (beef, mutton, chicken, pork), and violators will be severely fined. Diet: Korean food is characterized by raw, cold, hot and spicy food. The staple food is rice, with less pasta. They like to drink cold water.

First trip:

(1) China exit procedures: passport, air ticket, exit card, ID card (ID card must be brought when leaving the country for the first time). Holding a short-term training visa, you must purchase a round-trip air ticket valid for one year.

(2) South Korea entry procedures: passport, immigration card.

2. Daily travel:

(1) Taxi: The starting price of an ordinary taxi in South Korea is 1,300 won, which is about 2,000 won per kilometer.

(2) Bus: Pay the fare by inserting coins or swiping your card when getting on the bus at the front door. When getting off the bus at the back door, ring the bell in advance to remind the driver.

The city fare is about 300-600 won, and the long-distance fare is about 1,300-1,500 won.

(3) Subway: The price ranges from 600 to 1,100 won depending on the distance.

3. Others:

(1) Telephone cards: Magnetic cards are divided into three face values: 3,000 won, 5,000 won, and 10,000 won. There are also IP cards that can make international long-distance calls. Going to China costs RMB 30-70 per minute.

(2) Currency: banknotes: 1000, 5000, 10000, coins: 10, 50, 100, 500.

Items you should prepare when going abroad for the first time:

Pillow cover, quilt cover, washing powder (one bag), laundry soap (a few pieces), soap (2 pieces), shampoo (a bottle) , anti-inflammatory drugs, cold medicine, lozenges, motion sickness medicine, band-aids and other commonly used medicines, electrical conversion plug (one), power strip (one), pen, notebook, paper (a small amount each), photos (color, black and white) Several pictures of one inch and two inches

——Climate

South Korea has a temperate monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, and the southern part exhibits mild maritime climate characteristics. March to May is spring, when flowers are in full bloom; June to August is summer, with half of the year's rainfall, high temperatures and humidity; September to November is autumn, with crisp air, making it the most suitable season for traveling; December to the following year February is winter, and the weather characteristics are similar to those in Northeast my country, with “three colds and four warms”, making it a good season for skiing.

Many airlines operate routes between Seoul and major cities around the world. South Korea has three international airports, Gimpo, Gimhae, and Jeju, as well as many ports. It also has two major airlines, Korean and Asiana, with regular flights to 14 domestic cities. Beijing and Hong Kong have direct flights to Seoul, and Weihai, Qingdao, and Tianjin have liner services to Incheon. The sailing time takes 20 to 24 hours.

Currently, there are subways running in Seoul and Busan; bus fares in the city are cheap, but since the routes are only marked in Korean, it is slightly inconvenient for foreign passengers to take them.

Taxi fares are slightly cheaper than in other countries, and taxis are also readily available. Trains and railway branches and main lines connect almost all parts of the country, and highways can also lead to major cities and tourist resorts across the country. There are tour boats along the coast. Visitors can take a boat ride to enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery and enjoy the best services.

——Catering

White rice is the staple food. Commonly used dishes include hot pot stewed with meat, fish, tofu, vegetables, etc., Korea's unique nutritious kimchi (Kimch'i), and various side dishes mixed with Korean seasonings. Use spoons and chopsticks for tableware.

The basic ingredients of the restaurant are chili powder and garlic, and a variety of condiments with different flavors are added. Therefore, in addition to being spicy, Korean food also has a unique color, aroma, and mouth-watering taste.

——Shopping

In South Korea, the dazzling array of world-famous products in big stores attracts attention, but visiting open-air markets is also fun.

Korean antiques and handicrafts, ready-made clothing, shoes, furs, etc. are very popular.

The main shopping areas in Seoul are:

Myeongdong - a bustling area with dense shops selling decorations, leather shoes, leather bags, silk products, etc.

Insadong - sells antiques, calligraphy and paintings, tea sets and handicrafts, etc. There are traditional Korean tea shops and ceramics shops, full of antique atmosphere.

Itaewon--sells leather products, denim clothing, furs, etc., and is mostly visited by foreigners.

Longshan Electronics Shopping Street - a commercial street specializing in electronic products.

——Accommodation

Special or first-class hotels (equivalent to four or five-star hotels in my country), equipped with various restaurants and facilities. In recent years, most hotels have provided Western-style beds and sanitary facilities for travelers who want to save money. Now that you are in Korea, you might as well stay in a traditional Korean-style room, called "On Dol". The heating is transmitted from the copper pipes installed at the bottom, and bedding is laid on the flat and smooth pit surface. Guests slowly When you fall asleep, you can enjoy the warmth of the pit.

——Currency

The unit of Korean won is round (Won), represented by "W". Banknotes are available in 1,000, 5,000, and 10,000 yuan, and coins are available in 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, and 500 yuan.

In South Korea, the following credit cards are widely used: VISA, American Express, Diners Civb, Master Card and JCB, etc.

——Bank business hours:

9:30 am to 4:30 pm

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——Electricity

The voltage used in South Korea is 110 volts, but recently it also has 220 volts. Currently, there are two types of power supplies in the hotel, 110 volts and 220 volts. Please check the voltage before using electrical appliances.

——Telephone

Telephone calls to urban areas in South Korea cost 40 yuan per call and are limited to 3 minutes. When making a domestic long-distance call, dial the area code first and then the other party's number. The area codes of major cities are as follows: Seoul (0)2, Incheon (0)32, Busan (0)51, Daegu (0)53, Gyeongbuk (0)54, Gyeongnam (0)55, Gwangju (0)62 , Jeju(0)64.

——First aid

The burglary station is 112, the fire alarm station and the ambulance are 119. If you need medical treatment or call an ambulance in a hotel, you can directly ask the service desk or manager for assistance. When you encounter difficulties or are injured on the road, you can directly seek help from the police at local police stations or pedestrians. There are police stations in every major location in the city.

First of all, let me tell you that South Korea’s natural scenery is definitely not as good as ours. If we talk about modern facilities, I think there are many developed cities in our country that are basically similar. The ratio between RMB and Korean Won can be roughly understood as 1:100. Let me give you an introduction to the prices there. For example, a stone pot bibimbap costs about 100 yuan. If you order fish at a restaurant, it is more expensive. An ordinary fish costs about more than 1,000 yuan, and a 500ml bottle of ordinary drink costs about 100 yuan. It’s about 30 yuan, a green bottle of Jinlu is 30 yuan, ice cream is about 30 yuan a piece, Coke is the cheapest 500ml about 20 yuan, and a local skewer similar to our Malatang is about 15 yuan a skewer. The casino only accepts foreign tourists, and it is illegal for Koreans to enter. If there is a platform there, the minimum fee is 500 yuan in chips, but if you are not lucky, it will only take 30 minutes. The slot machines are okay, you can play for about 1 hour for 200 yuan. It is best not to take pure black taxis, as these taxis are more expensive than others. You can use UnionPay cards to buy things in duty-free shops, but it is recommended to pay in US dollars or Korean won. Buying Korean cosmetics locally is a little cheaper than at home, but other products are about the same.

South Korea’s consumption level is famously high in Asia. Only Japanese people will buy a lot of things when they go to Korea, because Japanese things are more expensive. Although the consumption is relatively high, it is recommended to taste the delicious taste of abalone porridge. I do not support buying rubies and amethysts in Korea because the hardness level cannot be compared with those in our country. Don't buy clothes there, especially cotton fabrics. Most of them are products produced by us. They can be bought everywhere in China and are much cheaper than in Korea. If you want to bring candies back to your friends, you can buy European and American chocolates and candies locally, which are much cheaper than those made in Korea. There are also authentic Korean ginseng stores that are a bit expensive, but you can consider buying genuine Taichi ginseng in moderation.