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Originally Posted by AC-Cobra
So I posted in OOT without knowing of the Korea help here. Excellent thread. Here's my original post.
Just found out that I'm moving to Korea with work (most likely for 12 months, possibly more). I will be in Ulsan in the South East. My only exposure to Asia at all is 3 days in Thailand on route to Australia and Singapore airport. Needless to say I will be looking to do a lot of hopping around visiting nearby spots.
Tips I'm looking for...
Best way to learn Korean (in prep for journey, obviously getting out and speaking once I'm over)
Nightlife tips for Ulsan/Busan should anyone there. Seoul as well as I'll probably make a few weekend trips.
Must-see places in Korea
Must-sees in nearby countries (planning on Hong Kong, Tokyo, China and others).
Golf + Snowboarding possibilities??
General tips (x is expensive, stock up. x is cheap, buy loads. x is the tastiest/most disgusting thing you will ever eat)
If anyone has anything else or logistics tips related to the above (Chinese visa going to be a problem for a visit?). Then fire away with those too.
Cheers,
AC
I would pick up the Chinese visa in your home country. I don't have experience getting one in Korea, but China has tightened their visa restrictions recently and I was only able to get a 30 day visa (at a much higher price) when I applied in Tokyo. You can get a multi-entry 1 year visa in the US for cheaper.
Some cool stuff I did in Korea:
-Went to a Korean bathhouse
-Ate chopped up octopus that's still moving as you eat it
-Got a blind person massage
-Visited some palaces
-Played poker at Walker Hill
Golf is huge in Korea, by the way. Pretty much every Korean guy plays. There are driving ranges and indoor screen golf places all over Seoul.
I've never been outside Seoul, but Jeju Island was recently named one of the natural wonders of the world, whatever that means.
Don't let the haters get you down!