Best Christmas Tree in Seoul

Source: Agabang

Since Christmas is around the corner and compared to previous years, Seoul has improved a lot on Christmas/New Year lights and decorations hence, I'd suggest everyone to brave the cold and go see some decorations for the occasion.

To have a real feel one of the places is the Millennium Seoul Hilton hotel. This hotel is a nice place on regular days but during the Christmas time it is amazing! It has the largest Christmas tree in Seoul (may be) which is 3 stories tall and it is covered with beautiful lights. At one corner, a display for a tribute to all the Santas of the world is also created.

The main specialty is the extensive train that runs around the tree and is a center of attention for all kids (big n small).

There is a chair in front of this tree where you can sit and take pictures but actually it is meant for Santa. He will be there on December 24 from 6-8pm and on December 25 from 12-2 pm and 6-8pm. The tree will be up through January 2 and the train will be running through January 16.

If you haven't been there then this is surely a must visit spot in Seoul during Christmas.

 How to get there? Well, by subway, get off at Seoul Station and get out from exit 10. Make a left U-turn once out of the exit and start walking up a sidewalk with the Seoul Tower in front of you. Make a left at the intersection at the top of the hill. The Hilton will be on your left. It is about an 8 minute walk from Seoul Station.

By the way, to decorate your Christams Tree, do you know where to buy Christmas decorations?

Costco, Art Box, Emart, Lotte mart, Home Plus and Namdaemun/Dongdaemun Markets. Even Daiso stores have some cute stuff. A Santa costume starts with 40,000 won in Namdaemun. Oh yes, Express Bus Terminal Market (also called: Gangnam Flower Market) located on the 3rd and 4th floor of the Daehae Building must be in your list.


All the best with Christmas related sightseeing, shopping etc.

Snow, Lights and White Christmas!

Here in Seoul, lights are up, Christmas songs are being played inside and outside, at the school and on the roads. Starbucks - our waiting area for meet-ups with friends - has rolled out all the shades of reds and orange for just about everything they have from coffee mugs to planners to Christmas decorations.

It looks pretty while looking outside the window especially on a snowy,  grey and cold day accompanied by icy winds. Winter is here and it came with a bag bang.....it IS SNOWING NOW.....and has been for past 48 hours.... from a few centimeter in the beginning to some more and now its piling up.

Today, early morning ...heavy snow and mist made the mountains in the backdrop  disappear!

On top, snow is now blowing in all directions due to strong winds and that has surely made things a bit difficult. Yesterday, my bag had snow inside it because I did NOT closed the zipper. My umbrella could not stand the tough weather -  I reached home, sort of wearing a thin layer of snow... feeling very cold, hungry and tired.

As soon as I entered my place, I threw everything on the floor and took a hot shower to melt myself. This helped but now, I have fever, cold and my body is aching....;-(

I hope to recover by drinking loads of honey/lemon tea and soups.... I should cancel my appointment with the doctor too for this weekend. It will kill me.....