Relaxing trip to Korea with my child

Usually, my trips to Seoul are packed with activities from start to finish. However, this time, I planned a slower-paced trip since it was just me and my child.

Day 1: From Japan to Korea. We decided to try the regular train this time. The travel time was similar to the limousine bus, and there was no need for language exchanges. At the airport's CU convenience store, I changed my existing T-money card to a child setting and purchased a Wowpass. After charging the cards, all we had to do was tap and go! After a short rest at the hotel, we strolled around Myeongdong, enjoying street food and boosting our mood.

Day 2: We visited DDP (Dongdaemun Design Plaza) for a kid-friendly event, which turned out to be surprisingly fun. We ended up spending more time there than expected, so we skipped our planned visit to Mangwon Market. After relaxing at the hotel, we headed to Dongdaemun in the evening.

Day 3: The highlight of the trip—Everland! After debating between the limousine bus and the regular route bus, we chose the latter. The reason? By taking the route bus, we could arrive before the park opened and set our own pace for the day without being rushed. This allowed us to secure a reservation at Bao House and enjoy the attractions without long waits. In the evening, we dashed to Gwangjang Market to savor yukhoe (Korean beef tartare) and gwabaegi (twisted doughnuts).

Day 4: We checked out leisurely and headed to the airport. The Skypark hotel's checkout time of 12 PM was a big help.

For transportation tips, we avoided transferring at Seoul Station or City Hall Station and opted for Gongdeok Station instead. The shorter transfer distance made it much easier. We also made full use of buses this time. For simple routes like Dongdaemun to Myeongdong, staying above ground instead of going underground saved a lot of energy.

Post by ナツクロマメ | May 26, 2025