Seven dazzling days in South Korea

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 05:00 — Anonymous by Violet Kim This itinerary is for the
helpless Korea virgins (and despite Korea's burgeoning tourism, we know
you're out there), not been-there-done-that backpackers in search of the
obscure.  But the adjective "dazzling" here is no meaningless tag. It's a
nod to the process of aggressive elimination and selection that gave us the
model itinerary for seven days of travel in South Korea.  Warning: routes
marked on this map may deviate slightly from actual routes. It's not a
comprehensive list -- being selective tends to make that difficult. But while
you may not be seeing everything, what you're seeing will still be
thrilling.  Monday: Good old Seoul   Incheon International Airport is the
gateway to Seoul. Numerous taxis, airport limousine buses -- and now, a
specialized railway line -- shuttle passengers to and fro, but the airport
limousine buses offer the best value. Bus 6701 towards the Seoul City Hall
from Gate 4B or 11A will take you straight to the Westin Chosun in downtown
Seoul. The fare is ₩15,000.  This five-star business hotel is comfortingly
insular. But more importantly, sights like City Hall, Gwanghwamun Plaza, and
various palaces are within walking distance.read more