Satellite view of Seoul
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Seoul is shown in a satellite view. Below you may find the locations of KIAS and Incheon International Airport. Click the marks located in the satellite map.
View Seoul in a larger map
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Transportation, Lodging, and Miscellaneous
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Various travel information is given below.
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From Incheon International Airport to Holiday Inn Seongbuk via Limousine Bus
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You can take an airport limousine bus from the airport, which is one of the
fastest and most convenient ways to the hotel.
1. Buy
limousine bus tickets at the ticket office, bound for Dobong/Gangbuk/Seongdong
(Tickets can be purchased both inside and
outside of the airport).
2. Exit Gate 3 or 10
3. Board a bus bound for Dobong/Gangbuk/Seongdong at the bus stop 3B or 10A.
* Main
stops : Incheon International Airport ¡æ Seongdong-gu Office ¡æ Holiday Inn
Seongbuk. Click here for detailed information on the bus route.
(Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes)
For more information, visit the homepage of Holiday Inn Seongbuk.
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From Incheon International Airport to Holiday Inn Seongbuk via Taxi
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You may take a taxi directly from Inchoen International Airport to Holiday Inn Seongbuk. There are two different types of taxis. One is medium-sized taxi and the other is deluxe taxi (black-colored).
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taxi
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deluxe taxi
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In case of the former, it will cost about 90,000 Korean Won (or about 90 USD), depending on the traffic condition. You don't have to give gratuities to taxi drivers (and in restaurants) in Korea. In case of deluxe taxi, the fare is considerably more expensive. So, please be advised if you want to use the deluxe taxi service.
While most taxi drivers may not be fluent in English, they can connect you to a English translator by phone. Just look for a banner saying "Free Interpretation" on the side window of taxi cab.
Also, you may want to print out this page and show it to a taxi driver, who will then know where you are
headed.
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From Holiday Inn Seongbuk to KIAS
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In each morning there will be a free shuttle service from Holiday Inn Seongbuk to KIAS. You will be taken directly to the front gate of KIAS building.
In case that you miss the shuttle, it is easy to use taxi services in Seoul. While most taxi drivers may not be fluent in English, they can connect you to a English translator by phone. Just look for a banner saying "Free Interpretation" on the side window of
taxi cab. Also, you may print the KIAS campus map and this page and show them to the driver.
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Holiday Inn Seongbuk, Seoul
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All overseas speakers will stay in Holiday Inn Seongbuk, Seoul, which is about 30-minute walking distance from KIAS. For you convenience, free shuttle services will be provided in each morning. However, Seoul is a pretty safe place to walk around throughout day and night. So, you may walk from the hotel to KIAS if you wish.
http://www.holiday.co.kr/eng/
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Weather in Seoul
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Please visit this website for current information on the weather in Seoul.
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Korean Currency
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The unit of Korean currency is Won. Major foreign
currencies, traveller's checks, and major credit cards are accepted at most
hotels, banks and airports. Current exchange rate is approximately 1000 Won
per 1 US Dollar. Please visit this website for up-to-date information on the exchange rate.
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