Stumble Somewhere: A day in Seoul, South Korea

8AM: breakfast in hotel

"All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast." - If you agree with this quote, you may want to select a hotel stay-package which comes with a breakfast. Our hotel, Prince Hotel Myeong-dong provides exactly what we need to fuel ourselves before a busy day ahead. The breakfast spread provided by Prince Hotel Myeong-dong is decent and nice. 

9.30AM: indoor theme-park

Located in the heart of the city, Lotte World is the nearest theme park you can explore in Seoul. It is a theme park filled with thrilling rides, an ice rink and different kinds of parades, as well as a folk museum and a lake. The structure inside makes use of the natural sunlight and you do not have to worry about weather when you visit Lotte World as you are mostly covered by a roof (unless you go to the outside section of the park, of course). 

2PM: parade time

Who have time to sit and have lunch when there is an awesome parade to catch at 2PM? Go slightly earlier to save yourself the best spot to watch the parade. You don't have to worry about someone tall standing in front you as everybody must sit down so that everyone can enjoy the parade without being blocked.

4PM: what do you call in-between lunch and dinner (lunner?)

Go ahead to Hongdae to Yeolbong Jjimdak, which is owned by the Korean celebrity, Se7en, for a taste of its famous dish, Andong Jjimdak (re: Andong chicken). Be warned about the spicy level that you can choose for yourself. Andong Jjimdak is S-P-I-C-Y!!! A small portion of Andong Jjimdak can easily be shared amongst two to three people. A bowl of white rice may help you to finish the dish without being beaten by the spiciness. 

7PM: up-in-the-tower

Go burn the calories of the Andong chicken by climbing all the way to 63 Sky Art observation deck at Korea's tallest building, 63 Building. Enjoy the sun going down over the horizon of Hangan River and the surrounding Bugaksan, Namsan and Gwanaksan Mountains. 

8PM: dine-and-shop 

You will never run out of things to do even though the sun has set in Seoul. If you love the crowd, go ahead to Myeong-dong where the shopping and dining scene in Seoul goes on until the wee hours. International cosmetic stores like Innisfree, Etude House and Faceshop can be found nearly side by side in the bustling road of Myeong-dong. Fashion giant, Uniqlo, also has its flagship store here.