Shopping in Seoul

I am a BBG so can forget about shopping for clothes in Korea. Unless I want those ahjumma looking attire! So here's what I bought :

From Congeehouse, sea salt seaweed. I realise prices are cheaper at Seoul Mart down the street but different brand 

Lots of rave about this but I didn't find it so great after all 

Super Junior Calendar 2014 is out ! 

Etude House BB Cream

Many positive reviews about this Nature Republic Aloe Vera Gel. Too heavy so I bought only one. It's cooling and nice to put on as a mask on a hot day.  

Freebies from all the different shops. I realise that the shops have cut back on freebies since my last visit in 2009 

Nice stationery from Kosney Life Style Shop

Really comfy Made in Korea socks for sleeping in the air-con room

Jetso Tip : 
If you are going to Seoul before 31 December, go to Visit Korea Year to download to get discounts on airport shuttle, cosmetics and skincare and food outlets.


Incheon Airport - Hello Kitty lounge 

Lovely Hello Kitty Cafe at the Incheon airport. The gallery is really cute with reproduction of the various impressionist paintings by Renior, Degas, Monet, Van Gogh and so on. 

Bukchon Hanok Village & Samcheong-dong

Bukchon Hanok Village

Since this was our 3rd trip to Korea (previous two times were on package tour), we skipped all the touristy spots and only visited the Bukchon Hanok Village, at the Anguk Station (안국역) Line 3, exit 2.

The Bukchon Hanok Village is where you can find hundreds of traditional houses called 'hanok' that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. Many of the traditional houses are still occupied by residents so we have to be mindful not to make too much noise when around the area. Nice, walk on a hot summer day ! 

Samcheong-dong

The nearby Samchongdong area comprises many quaint cafes, antique shops and art galleries. Here's a map of the area. 

Map of area

Cross junction at Samcheongdong

Floor plate showing the direction to the Constitutional Court of Korea

Constitutional Court of Korea at Samcheongdong

There's a Hello Kitty Cafe at Samcheongdong !