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Seoul, Beijing or Taipei?
Posted on 4/11/17 at 11:54 pm
Posted on 4/11/17 at 11:54 pm
I need to do some work in May in Bangkok, and it looks like I'll be able to, for similar fares, schedule one of these long layovers:
~15 hours in Seoul (via Korean Air)
~15 hours in Beijing (via Air China)
~12 hours in Taipei (via EVA)
I could do shorter layovers, but I want the time to explore (haven't been to any of those - my only Asia trips have been to Japan, many years back).
Thoughts? Thanks!
~15 hours in Seoul (via Korean Air)
~15 hours in Beijing (via Air China)
~12 hours in Taipei (via EVA)
I could do shorter layovers, but I want the time to explore (haven't been to any of those - my only Asia trips have been to Japan, many years back).
Thoughts? Thanks!
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Posted on 4/12/17 at 6:48 am to JPinLondon
Depends on what you are going for. Beijing has more history - the Great Wall, the forbidden city, the Ming tombs. Seoul has better food, and some good history. It's fairly cosmopolitan and there is a national park in the city. If you weren't looking to knock the Great Wall of your bucket list, I'd go to Seoul.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 8:59 am to Burt Reynolds
I love Seoul, but I would do Beijing.
The problem with Seoul, is that you are essentially landing at Inchon and having to travel quite a bit to even get to Seoul and get back before check in.
Taipei will not give you the sites you want to see in that short amount of time.
Only downside to Beijing is you will have to get a visa most likely unlike the others.
The problem with Seoul, is that you are essentially landing at Inchon and having to travel quite a bit to even get to Seoul and get back before check in.
Taipei will not give you the sites you want to see in that short amount of time.
Only downside to Beijing is you will have to get a visa most likely unlike the others.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 10:28 am to tccdc
Incheon is an hour from the airport. Beijing is 40 minutes or more if the traffic is bad. There really isn't much difference.
Like I said, depends on what you are looking for. I like Seoul more.
Like I said, depends on what you are looking for. I like Seoul more.
Posted on 4/13/17 at 8:15 am to JPinLondon
I've never heard a bad thing about Seoul, but with all the tension on the peninsula right now I think I would be a little skeptical about going there right now.
Posted on 4/13/17 at 11:50 pm to JPinLondon
With everything going on over there right now, I'd probably avoid Seoul.
Posted on 4/13/17 at 11:54 pm to JPinLondon
Seoul is incredible. I visited last month and had a blast. But I had a friend who speaks Korean and knows how to get around. The language barrier there is actually pretty thick and I think there would be a lot of lost time just trying to figure out how to get somewhere.
Posted on 4/14/17 at 9:11 am to TJG210
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With everything going on over there right now, I'd probably avoid Seoul.
You have a greater chance of dying in a car accident on the way to the airport than getting nuked in seoul.
Posted on 4/14/17 at 9:12 am to TheIndulger
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The language barrier there is actually pretty thick
Yup, wasn't expecting it.
quote:
I think there would be a lot of lost time just trying to figure out how to get somewhere.
I used google maps and google translate but I have unlimited data and roaming.
Posted on 4/14/17 at 9:15 am to JPinLondon
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~12 hours in Taipei (via EVA)
Off topic but I did a recent review of EVA from a trip last month if you're interested
LINK
Posted on 4/14/17 at 12:52 pm to LSUfan4444
getting a chinese visa can be a lengthy process. don't think it's worth it if you're only gonna be there a few hours.
don't need visas for korea or taiwan.
don't need visas for korea or taiwan.
Posted on 4/14/17 at 6:03 pm to JPinLondon
thanks for the tips and warnings. Much appreciated.
Air China has raised their fares, so they are likely out.
Korean Air will allow me to insert a multi-day layover, for at most $40 additional, so I am all but certain I'll go this route and spend 2.5 to 3.5 days in the capital of South Korea.... hoping Emperor of the North chills a bit.
Note to one of the posters... I read somewhere that a 24 (or 48) hour Chinese tourist visa is a breeze to obtain at PEK and they are passed-out frequently and easily. Obviously, I cannot confirm this.
Air China has raised their fares, so they are likely out.
Korean Air will allow me to insert a multi-day layover, for at most $40 additional, so I am all but certain I'll go this route and spend 2.5 to 3.5 days in the capital of South Korea.... hoping Emperor of the North chills a bit.
Note to one of the posters... I read somewhere that a 24 (or 48) hour Chinese tourist visa is a breeze to obtain at PEK and they are passed-out frequently and easily. Obviously, I cannot confirm this.
Posted on 4/15/17 at 12:47 pm to JPinLondon
Awesome man. Seoul is a great place. I have some cool trip photos that I want to post soon.
Posted on 5/7/17 at 4:23 pm to JPinLondon
ok, a lot has happened since I posted this in April, the trip was almost pushed to June, but I just bought a flight a couple days ago on EVA, at a surprisingly low price (sub-$800). Leaving in under 48 hours.
So I will be in Bangkok for a few days, but my question is about a 15.5 hour Taipei layover, starting at 6am Wednesday. A few "facts":
- I am recovering from a January broken fibula/ankle so I am not able to walk miles and miles like I used to (yet)
- I booked a private room in a hostel right by "Taipei Main Station", to get a shower and a really quick nap in, after the 16 hour flight from IAH.
I am really throwing this all together, and trying to get ready for the work in Thailand. What's my game-plan for, say, six quality hours in Taipei based out of the Taipei Main Station?
So I will be in Bangkok for a few days, but my question is about a 15.5 hour Taipei layover, starting at 6am Wednesday. A few "facts":
- I am recovering from a January broken fibula/ankle so I am not able to walk miles and miles like I used to (yet)
- I booked a private room in a hostel right by "Taipei Main Station", to get a shower and a really quick nap in, after the 16 hour flight from IAH.
I am really throwing this all together, and trying to get ready for the work in Thailand. What's my game-plan for, say, six quality hours in Taipei based out of the Taipei Main Station?
Posted on 5/7/17 at 5:45 pm to JPinLondon
I've been to Seoul twice. It's not a big deal.
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