Travel alert! Seoul is opening its doors, and we are sprinting towards it. Before you grab the first flight to Seoul, take a step back and make sure all the preparations are set.
But, no worries, we got your back! This is a brief travel checklist you can use to help with your preparations for Seoul.
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Before you hop on the first plane out, check the latest entry requirements below. If you need more information, refer to our Traveloka Travel Info & Requirements.
Flying time from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul will take around six hours or so if you take direct flights to Incheon International Airport (ICN). It can reach up to 20 hours if you are taking transit flights (don’t take transit flights, why are you torturing yourself?).
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Some airlines offer flight tickets from MYR 900+ to MYR 4,000+, but the gap depends on whether you take direct flights or transit flights (again, stay away from transit flights). That’s the beauty of Traveloka; you can simply compare your prices simultaneously.
Main airlines serving routes to Seoul:
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This sacred place has been dubbed “a palace where the new king can enjoy [the] prosperity of great blessings.”
You can stroll through the palace as the environment will take you back in time to live as they have lived.
Fun fact: If you stick around between 9:30 am to 2 pm, you can witness the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony!
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N Seoul Tower is the iconic tower in Seoul. It is the epitome of Seoul’s identity as an advance and modern country.
At the top, you can immerse yourself in a 360 degrees view of the whole city. Pro-tip, you should go at night, it will give you a view of a lifetime.
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Namiseom, also known as Nami Island, is a famous half-moon-shaped river island that attracts tourists, but even locals are frequent visitors to this popular site.
Fun fact: It has been in popular Korean shows as the perfect romance-inducing scene.
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Welcome to the theme park of your dreams! Lotte World is a major recreation complex in Seoul.
Apart from the traditional theme park we can imagine, they also include an artificial island linked by monorail, shopping malls, a luxury hotel, a Korean folk museum, sports facilities and movie theatres.
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If you like kimchi, you will love the Museum Kimchikan. This museum is dedicated exclusively to kimchi.
From here, you can pretty much learn everything about kimchi; the history, the popularity it captures worldwide, the tastings and even cooking classes!
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