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Long Layover in Incheon, Korea
The easiest way to get into the city is to take a 'KAL Limousine' (actually
a bus). There are several routes - one of which goes to COEX, where you'll find food etc aplenty. Cost is 14,000 won each way. The buses take between 1 hour and 90 minutes each way (depending on the route) - and run every 20 minutes. Bus information is he http://www.koreanair.com/local/na/gd...aa_ia_limo.htm I can't remember just what was available in the way of food at Incheon Airport itself. There is a Hyatt hotel nearby - which again can be reached by bus. I've stayed there - and the food is not outstanding!! "Sharkbait" wrote in message news:I5wck.341$rb1.138@trndny08... Our itinerary takes us through Incheon for a long (8-hour) layover. We have plenty of time for a great lunch either at or outside the airport (if that is practical). Any recommendations for great local or western food. We are particularly fond of sushi. Thanks in advance. rg |
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Long Layover in Incheon, Korea
"Sharkbait" wrote in message news:VWwck.376$9W.256@trndny04... Bob Myers wrote, You do realize that sushi is Japanese, not Korean, right? (Which is not to say that you can't get sushi in Korea, but it's certainly not the first dish that comes to mind when thinking of "local" food there.) Actually, I know many Koreans who love sushi. Two years ago my cruise ship stopped at Busan, and we saw several sushi restaurants, although we did not partake. Koreans, like Japanese, appreciate quality sushi. Right - just wanted to point out that it's not really "local" food, and if it were me, I would want to take the opportunity to sample something I couldn't get elsewhere. I am geographically challenged when it comes to R.O.K. Like many countries, the new international airports are well away from the city. That is why a lunch-time meal may be impractical outside the Incheon airport. I was thinking an hour or so to Seoul, two hours for lunch and an hour back to the airport (10:30 am to 2:30 pm). I don't know if this can be accompished without a hassle (on a Friday). Thanks. Yes, it can be done. If it's worth an hour or so either way on a bus for you to get into Seoul and have lunch, go for it. Don't know how familiar you are with Seoul, or I'd suggest some places. Again, if it were me and I only had 2-3 hours to kill in Seoul, I might choose to spend it wandering around one of the markets, such as Dongdaemun or Namdaemun. Bob M. |
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Long Layover in Incheon, Korea
On Jul 7, 2:55*pm, "Bob Myers" wrote:
"Sharkbait" wrote in message news:I5wck.341$rb1.138@trndny08... Our itinerary takes us through Incheon for a long (8-hour) layover. *We have plenty of time for a great lunch either at or outside the airport (if that is practical). *Any recommendations for great local or western food. We are particularly fond of sushi. *Thanks in advance. You do realize that sushi is Japanese, not Korean, right? (Which is not to say that you can't get sushi in Korea, but it's certainly not the first dish that comes to mind when thinking of "local" food there.) Incheon International is in the middle of West Nowhere, R.O.K.. *A good distance out from Seoul, and surrounded by some really, really lovely mud flats and such. *An 8-hour layover might be enough to give you a few hours in Seoul if you're willing to make the trip, though. *Taking the bus service to/from ICN/Seoul will take roughly an hour, depending on just where in Seoul you want to go. Bob M. Korean style sushi is also very popular. |
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Long Layover in Incheon, Korea
Bob Myers wrote:
Yes, it can be done. If it's worth an hour or so either way on a bus for you to get into Seoul and have lunch, go for it. Don't know how familiar you are with Seoul, or I'd suggest some places. Again, if it were me and I only had 2-3 hours to kill in Seoul, I might choose to spend it wandering around one of the markets, such as Dongdaemun or Namdaemun. That's good advice. You can take a non-stop bus from Incheon Airport to the main train station in Seoul (not the KAL bus). The train station is walking distance to Namdaemun market and Namsan Park. You can climb to the top of the hill where the Namsan tower gives you a good view of Seoul. It's easy to take the bus from the airport, and there are no intermediate stops, but the bus stop numbers at the airport sometimes change so I don't want to write them. There are booths inside the terminal to buy tickets at. You could easily do the whole trip in five hours, leaving plenty of margin. You can see a photo of this area at "http://i36.tinypic.com/iqkgll.jpg" If time is short, take a taxi to Namsan tower, as it's probably at least a 30 minute walk up the hill. You can also take subway line 4 from Seoul Station to Namdaemun market. Take subway line 4, to Hoehyeon Station, but it's an easy walk. I like going to Costco on the subway to pick up stuff like Soju, and Korean snack food. I've also gotten some good camping gear there, including trekking poles and cooksets. They don't take Amex at the Costco's in Korea. There is a Costco near the Yeungdeungpo Office station on Subway Line 2 (exit the station at exit #3, make a U turn to the left at the top of the stairs, then an immediate right turn and walk 3 blocks (it’s on the right, just past the golf driving range on your left, you’ll pass a hospital and a “Kentucky Chicken” restaurant)). See "http://i34.tinypic.com/hreofp.jpg". Be adventuresome! It's easy to get around in Seoul, with the awesome subway system. I have taken the subway from Seoul station to Gimpo airport, and then the bus to Incheon (now there's a train from Gimpo to Incheon). I did this because it was World Cup Soccer time, and the crowds near my hotel were such that they closed the road to the hotel. I could take the subway from the basement of the hotel, changed trains to get to Gimpo, then took the bus. It was more time consuming that the bus direct to the train station. |
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Long Layover in Incheon, Korea
You should also try the korean-style pancake (it has seafood/
vegetables/whatever you please in it). it's called pajeon in korean. another great dish is bulgogi (that's what korean barbecue is in korean) enjoy!! - viscount travel house, inc. On Jul 7, 7:27 pm, "Sharkbait" wrote: SMS wrote, Geez, if you're in Korea, don't eat sushi, go for some Korean beef and dolsot bibimbab. Thanks for the excellent suggestion of Korean beef. How is it considered served best? Now I need to google dolsot bibimbab. rg |
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Long Layover in Incheon, Korea
Viscount wrote:
You should also try the korean-style pancake (it has seafood/ vegetables/whatever you please in it). it's called pajeon in korean. another great dish is bulgogi (that's what korean barbecue is in korean) Great advice. The SP* is a very good korean food. *There was a very good Korean restaurant near us, that also had very low prices. We went there a lot. We could order by initials. DBBB was dolsot bi bim bap. SP was seafood pancake. Unfortunately they went out of business. |
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