There are more foreign visitors in Seoul than in Chongqing, even though Chongqing is a much bigger city.
The city and its people are very friendly and take great pride in what they do. For example, the bus driver who drove us from the airport to the city center gave a short speech and bowed to all the passengers before starting the journey. Along the way, he announced each stop and made an effort to ensure everyone got off at the correct place.
Many people spoke Chinese, which pleased me because I do not speak Korean. A lot of them, however, do not speak English.
Before my visit, I knew Korea was famous for advanced skincare, personal care, and cosmetic surgery.
On the flight from Chongqing to Seoul, a Korean woman seated next to me worked in the skincare industry and had flawless skin. I asked her how she achieved it, and she said she receives personalized one-on-one skin treatments.
The Myeongdong area is famous for shopping. Stepping out of my hostel, the streets were filled with countless gift shops and skincare stores. I was amazed by how many different types of skincare products were available.
Public transportation is very efficient, and each ride costs about $1 to $1.25, which is the cheapest I have experienced in all my travels.
I did not have time to see all of Seoul’s attractions since I was there for only two days.
I spent one day visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace and the second day shopping because it was rainy. I especially enjoyed eating at small mom-and-pop restaurants—the food in Korea is truly delicious.
I would recommend spending at least five days in Seoul to really enjoy the city. On my flight from Seoul to San Francisco, I chatted with two young people seated on either side of me. One had spent two days in Seoul, while the other had spent ten days there. All of us agreed that more time is better. The young man who stayed ten days shared experiences such as skincare consultations and personal color (clothing) analysis, which I had never heard of before. Very interesting.
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