The Window: Finally in Seoul

After more than 6 hours on the bus, we finally arrived in the Soul of Asia - Seoul!! Here is how you can take the long bus journey from Sokcho to Seoul.

Directions

How to Get to Seoul from Sokcho 1. From Sokcho, take a bus (subway line 3 or 7, Express Bus Terminal Station) to Gangnam Express Bus Terminal. (Time it takes: 4hrs. / First bus at 06:30, last bus at 21:00 / Runs 27 times daily)

2. Take a bus bound for Seoul Dong Seoul Bus Terminal (Gangbyeon Station of Seoul Subway Line No.2, Exit 4) (Time it takes: 2hrs, 50mins to 3hrs, 30mins/ First bus at 06:25, last bus at 23:00 / Runs 49 times daily.)

We checked into our hotel in Myeong-dong and begin exploring the upbeat area. With the many shops and restaurants along Myeong-dong, we waste no time and begin our retail therapy that we were so deprived of in Sokcho. Myeong-dong here we come!!

The shopping streets of Myeongdong

To help you navigate the maze of Myeong-dong, I have attached a map here. =)

Map of Myeong-dong

Going through the many popular cosmetics and skincare shops you find in Singapore (like Faceshop, Etude House, Tony Moly), we cannot help stocking up on the face masks, cleasner, scrubs at a fraction of the price back home. And there's always free sample given out too. ^^

And we happen to find some interesting shops at Myeong-dong like the Samsung Fashion. Never knew Samsung was into fashion. :O Don't forget to stock up on Laneige products too!!

Samsung Boutique at Myeong-dong

Laneige @ Myeong-dong

Next up, we cross the road over to do some shopping at Lotte Shopping mall. Seoul is really a shopping paradise, especially for ladies with the countless cosmetics and skincare shops to choose from.