50 reasons why Seoul is the world's greatest city Options

[Captain Corea]

I thought this was an interesting read.

50 reasons why Seoul is the world's greatest city

Any you really agree or disagree with?

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Personally, I like these...

47. Best airport in the world
For five years running, Incheon International Airport, which services Seoul and other nearby Korean cities, has been ranked the best airport in the world by Airports Council International. The sprawling, über-efficient facility is equipped with a golf course, skating rink, Museum of Korean Culture, casino, high-end spa and restaurants serving just about any kind of pre-flight meal you’d want.


39. Live squid
Sure, Oh Dae-su went a little overboard in “Oldboy” by swallowing that thing whole. But aside from fighting with your parents, nothing connects you with your primal self like a set of tentacles sucking on your tongue while you eat. Douse liberally with sesame oil at seafood restaurants such as the popular and unpretentious Gasiri.


24. Superb service; random freebies, no tipping
It’s tough not to smile when your breakfast cereal comes with a free pair of socks or your latest clothing purchase bags you a designer kitchen knife. Seoulites love dishing out freebies, the more random, the better. Known simply as “service,” free gifts can be anything from a packet of Kleenex with a full tank of gas to a plate of chicken with your pitcher of Hite beer. The perfectionist jeongshin (mentality) of the service industry in Seoul ensures incredibly cheerful service. Best of all: no tipping.


23. Road trip to the Axis of Evil
OK, you can’t actually wander around in North Korea, but a trip to the DMZ is just a couple of hours away. Soldiers from North and South eyeball each other across the fence-free border, U.S. Army personnel (your tour guides) point out perfectly plain edifices that become instantly fascinating simply for their location and you can actually get to step into the North, albeit inside a strictly guarded building.


10. Asia’s largest underground mall
In Samseong-dong, Coex is a sprawling playground of shops, arcades, restaurants, theaters and the Kimchi Museum. The vast exhibition centers upstairs showcase the latest wedding expo or housing fair, and were also the main venue for the 2010 G20 Seoul Summit.


1. Galbi
The marinated barbecued ribs called galbi are the most popular Korean dish among foreigners. Eating is a DIY experience, with a designated chef in your group devoting his or her attention to grilling the marinated raw meat over a sunken barbeque at the center of your table. Helpful staff are always on hand to help out beginners. The galbi at beloved chain Budnamujip never disappoints.

[doggyji]

Random and quirky observations. This kind of articles make "my hands and feet disappear".

[rvsp]

I can't find anything to disagree but I am also biased because Seoul is my hometown.

[kaizen]

Seoul is overrated, Daegu or Busan is much better for chilling.

[KochiGachi]

^ there's many better places than just cities in Korea.
How about Jeju and Daejun?

[Cha]

^Daejeon/Daejun/Daejon is a city.

This post has been edited by Cha: May 25 2011, 07:56 PM

[tom2011]

Has it really been voted as the best Asian city to visit by the Asian travelers? I thought cities like Tokyo or Hong Kong would have been ahead. But I guess the Korean Wave in Asia has really put Korea on the map, so to speak. Every year the tour groups from Asia is increasing exponentially which is all good for the local economy.

[doggyji]

^ I think prices in Tokyo or HK are an important factor to consider for average travelers.

This post has been edited by doggyji: May 25 2011, 08:06 PM

[tom2011]

Seoul is under an extreme makeover worth billions of dollars, designed to propel the city into one of the top ranking cities for beauty.

http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/c...00422-tf3o.html

[shonkz]

My family has been in Seoul for one year and as a middle age person, I have to give thumbs up on the Han River Bike Course. There will be other bike routes from the Four River project as well as the Gyeongin Canal that will connect Incheon to Seoul. It's going to be very nice for bike lovers.

[Captain Corea]

One thing I didn't see mentioned was the public tranportation. IMO... awesome!

[chiuchimu]

Wow! How many Airports in the world have golf courses and Skating rinks?

[KraterosHellas]

number 23 looks like the most interesting part.

[rvsp]

Wow! How many Airports in the world have golf courses and Skating rinks?

I think Nagoya Chubu airport is very impressive, too.
I really liked 4th floor Sky Town Shopping Center. There are so many interesting shops and restaurants.

[Nhoona]

24. Superb service; random freebies, no tipping
It’s tough not to smile when your breakfast cereal comes with a free pair of socks or your latest clothing purchase bags you a designer kitchen knife. Seoulites love dishing out freebies, the more random, the better. Known simply as “service,” free gifts can be anything from a packet of Kleenex with a full tank of gas to a plate of chicken with your pitcher of Hite beer. The perfectionist jeongshin (mentality) of the service industry in Seoul ensures incredibly cheerful service. Best of all: no tipping.


Yeah i like this too I got many packets of tissue and little packets of cosmetic ^^

[rvsp]

24. Superb service; random freebies, no tipping
It’s tough not to smile when your breakfast cereal comes with a free pair of socks or your latest clothing purchase bags you a designer kitchen knife. Seoulites love dishing out freebies, the more random, the better. Known simply as “service,” free gifts can be anything from a packet of Kleenex with a full tank of gas to a plate of chicken with your pitcher of Hite beer. The perfectionist jeongshin (mentality) of the service industry in Seoul ensures incredibly cheerful service. Best of all: no tipping.


Yeah i like this too I got many packets of tissue and little packets of cosmetic ^^

Most Korean houses have those freebies, too.

Tips are customary in many countries including North America.
It's not uncommon to get below average service in the restaurants and still ending up paying 15-20 % tip.

[doggyji]

This is a cool HD video of Seoul mainly focusing on its neon and digital image.

Journey to Seoul