When it comes to eating, no country can compare with China, so people in China think they have nothing to eat abroad. Although South Korea is a close neighbor, there are still differences after all. Many people even say that eating in Korea is like entering a temple. The implication is the lack of oil and water. Indeed, the diet in Korea is mainly light, but this does not mean that there is no food in Korea. Everyone knows that Korean kimchi is very famous. Kimchi is the first food in Korea. It is nutritious, delicious and very beautiful. It is a dish that Koreans can't live without.

In addition to kimchi, Koreans can't live without hot sauce, which exists in kimchi, barbecue, noodles and seafood. Lettuce and cucumber dipped in hot sauce are one dish. It can be said that one of the characteristics of Korean food is spicy. This spicy food is different from that in China. China's spicy food is fragrant, salty and spicy, while Korean food is sweet and dry. I don't feel it when I eat it, but swallowing it makes people gasp.

There is a snack in Korea, which is similar to China's Niangao. It is cylindrical, long and cut into small pieces. It is put into a frying pan and mixed with red hot sauce. It is fried and eaten. Many restaurants have this snack.

Pancakes are also a famous Korean food, but they are thicker than those in China. They usually contain things like shredded squid, and most of them are only the size of a palm, so they are easy to roll up. There is also a kind of pancake made of potato flour, which should be dipped in seasoning and tastes good.

Similar to the food in China, there are jiaozi, mainly fried dumplings, steamed dumplings and steamed buns, but they all have sweet fillings, just like thick-skinned bean buns. Korean cold noodles must have been heard of.

In the iced sweet and sour soup, there is a thin noodle with two boiled eggs and two pears or radishes on it, which is very delicious.

Cold noodles are mainly Pyongyang cold noodles made of buckwheat noodles and Xianxing cold noodles made of potatoes. Eating methods can also be divided into soup and Chili sauce, and the taste is very smooth. It's so cool to sit cross-legged and have a bowl of cold noodles in hot summer!

Koreans usually eat barbecue when inviting guests to dinner, that is, they marinate beef or steak with seasoning and then bake it on an iron plate. Garlic, hot sauce, lettuce leaves and pickles are naturally indispensable. A little more advanced, more seafood, meat wrapped in lettuce leaves, delicious. There is also a hot pot, similar to Japanese hot pot, which is actually a wok. Put meat slices, onions, Flammulina velutipes, etc. Add soy sauce to the pot, fry it and dip it in seasoning. It tastes a little sweet, but it will be a little greasy if you eat too much. Koreans don't like greasy, so when the meat in the pot oozes oil, they will suck it with a paper towel. Once, my friend invited me to eat steak soup. I think it must be delicious. As soon as you look at it, there are several rows in the casserole alone, and some chopped green onion is sprinkled in the clear soup, which tastes very weak. They have skimmed the oil! I have to eat kimchi for dinner.

Bibimbap is also a representative food in Korea, that is, white rice is put in a big bowl made of stone, and the bowl is hot. Add meat, eggs, bean sprouts and other dishes, add Chili sauce and mix well to serve. The taste is not very good, but it is crisp and fragrant.

Koreans are very particular about nourishing, and they should eat ginseng chicken soup in dog days. Ginseng chicken soup is made by stewing chicken with glutinous rice, ginseng and jujube. Until cooked, dip in salt and eat. It is said that it is very nutritious. Speaking of soup, beef soup made of beef bones is delicious.

Although I don't like Korean food very much, I like their various tableware. It is said that Korean restaurants are influenced by the lifestyle of ancient palaces and pay more attention to form and tableware. What impressed me most were stainless steel chopsticks and small bowls with lids. Chopsticks are shorter than wooden chopsticks in China. They are very heavy in the hand and are engraved with exquisite patterns of various colors. It hurts to fall down accidentally while eating. When I first arrived in Korea, I thought those small stainless steel bowls with lids were hand stoves. It took me a long time to find rice in them. Perhaps because there are too many pickles, there are many kinds of containers for kimchi, such as square, round, multi-layer, single-layer, plastic and ceramics ... What surprises me most is that they often use scissors when eating. This pair of scissors cuts long noodles when eating cold noodles, pickles when eating pickles and barbecues when eating barbecues. In a word, it plays a very important role in catering.

In Korean restaurants, people usually take off their shoes and eat cross-legged on the kang. The room is small and the table is short. If many people attend the banquet, the walls of these small rooms can be pulled up like shutters, and the required space can be changed and adjusted at any time, which is very convenient. Guests usually sit on both sides of a square table, which can be put together as long as the room is long, which reminds me of the scene where kindergarten children sit in rows and share fruits.

Korea is also a polite country. Eating is easier said than done, but drinking is different. When they propose a toast to others, they hold their glasses, hand them to each other, pour half a glass of wine, and the worshiped person turns around, turns his back, drinks with his head up, and then retaliates. It's fun to give people the back of their heads when drinking.

Accommodation:

The construction of tourist facilities in Korea is relatively perfect, and there are hotels of different grades all over the country. All tourist hotels in Korea are divided into five grades according to facilities, scale and service quality.

Hotel 1

Hotels in Korea are also divided into five grades according to the number of rooms and equipment, and are distinguished by the endless number of flowers on the main entrance of the hotel. There are five flowers in the special class, four flowers in class one, three flowers in class two, and so on. World-class luxury hotels are also common here, such as Intercontinental Hotel and Hilton International Hotel. In recent years, several large hotels have been built in Seoul, which are well-equipped and beautifully decorated, as well as Chinese, Japanese and Western restaurants and bars, beauty salons and nightclubs.

2. Korean hotels

If you want to experience the local culture of Korea, I suggest you live in a traditional Korean room. If in winter, the Korean hotel is heated by copper pipes installed at the bottom, and then you can lay bedding on the flat and smooth pit surface to sleep. Youth hostels are well-equipped, with rooms for 6-8 people, double rooms, Korean "warm rooms" and even luxurious double rooms.

Recommended tourist accommodation in Korea:

Jeju Island Accommodation 1

Concentrated in Jishi, Seguipu and China Recreation Area. Well-equipped Secret moon travelers and domestic and foreign tourists on the island are the main tourists, so it is best to book hotels in advance when going to the island.

2, Busan accommodation

Located in the center of Busan, the Grand Hotel has a swimming pool, a gym and an open-air hot spring. Kamakura Hot Spring is famous for its complete facilities and large scale (such as Kamakura Hawaii Hotel).

3. Gyeongju Accommodation

High-end hotels in Gyeongju are located in Pumen Lake Leisure Zone, and most Korean B&Bs are concentrated in Gyeongju City Center or Daegu City. If you live in a village in Hess, you can stay in a small hotel or at home. You can experience local life.

4. Xue Yueshan Accommodation

There are many elegant hotels, Korean hotels and villas in Xue Yue Cave. Visitors who like to soak in hot springs can go to the "Five-color potion hot spring" located at the starting point of South Xue Yue and the alpine hot spring located in the suburbs of sokcho. On the east coast, the seaside hotel in Los Angeles is the most famous.

In addition to western-style hotels, there are few accommodation hotels here that will prepare necessary items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste and slippers for passengers, and passengers need to bring their own. Visitors to hot springs are advised to bring their own related articles. The above Korean accommodation strategies and Korean travel accommodation recommendations are recommended here for everyone. Finally, I wish you a pleasant and comfortable life.

Shopping:

Korean ginseng:

There are 6~7 kinds of ginseng in the world. The common ginseng in the market is Korean ginseng planted in Northeast Asia such as Korea. American and Canadian American ginseng; China, Yunnan, Guangxi, etc. Among them, Korean ginseng with similar appearance to human body can be divided into American ginseng and Tianqi ginseng. All ginseng grown in Korea is called Korean ginseng.

Korean ginseng is a semi-shady perennial grass (perennial grass: plants wither in winter, leaving only roots to continue to reproduce in spring). After sowing, it takes about 4~6 years to mature. Especially the natural environment such as climate, sunshine and soil is very important. Only with these conditions can we cultivate excellent ginseng.

Known as Korean ginseng, which can cure all diseases, has better medical efficacy than other ginseng.

Electronic products:

Small shops dealing in mobile phones, household appliances, computer-related parts and other products are still going on. With the fierce competition, the price is cheaper than the normal market price. The pricing system centered on large stores makes customers not in danger of being cheated. And the price is different every day, and the price of preferential products in each store will change accordingly. Therefore, if you shop around and shop around, you can buy your favorite products at a low price. In addition, the latest electronic products will appear here as soon as possible, so you can choose the location according to the different characteristics of the two places. Among them, Techno Mart is a comprehensive shopping center integrating various products and fashions. On the contrary, Longshan E-commerce Street only deals in electronic products, which are large and miscellaneous, so the price is lower.

Hanbok:

Hanbok is a traditional Korean costume, which is called "clothes of the wind" in France, and it is the representative of the richest color and culture in Korea.

The price of Hanbok varies greatly according to the brand, fabric, design, embroidery and various decorations.

When the skirts and tops of ordinary ladies' hanbok are purchased together, the price is 654.38+0.5 million. Hanbok for men includes trousers, jackets, vests and mandarin jackets, which are generally about 65,438+0.5 ~ 300,000 won when purchased. On this basic price, there are different degrees of increase according to the differences between cloth and embroidery. However, children's hanbok is cheaper and more popular.

Jewelry:

Korean jewelry can be described as diverse styles, leading fashion, high quality and low price! Especially the styles we don't have in China are unique and exquisite, which can be described as beautiful!

Jewelry shopping in South Korea has always been dominated by middle-aged and elderly people who used to be big and expensive, and has developed into a simple, exquisite, economical and diversified consumption trend for young and middle-aged people. Moreover, the sales area can be roughly divided into three places: department stores, low-priced jewelry stores and retail stores represented by miniGOLD and LLOYD, and wholesaler street specially prepared for newlyweds.

Department Store: Quality assurance is the safest and most reliable. There are many kinds of high-grade jewelry brand stores, which provide free space for consumers who like brands and attach importance to quality assurance. However, wholesaler street is more advanced in terms of style diversity, advanced quality and satisfaction.

Jewelry retail stores: retail stores can be divided into jewelry stores and personal retail stores represented by LLOYD and miniGOLD. LLOYD, miniGOLD, as a large franchise store, belongs to a large enterprise, so the quality assurance is certain. Various styles are suitable for the needs of young people. In addition, the jewelry store in the living area is similar to the quality assurance of wholesale merchants, and the main consumers are middle-aged people. Jiangnan area centered on Qingtandong and Ou Jie Pavilion is a place where high-priced jewelry and quality assurance are highly recognized.

Jewelry wholesale street: dozens of small shops in large commercial streets sell various styles of jewelry. Due to the gathering of various stores, it is far ahead in design and fashion. Quality assurance is generally reliable, but it is more reliable in department stores when buying high-end jewelry.

Shopping tips

Tax refund:

When you shop in a store marked "duty-free shopping", you can get the VAT refund service. You must leave the country within 3 months from the date of purchase and buy goods with a certain amount (minimum purchase price) or more.

1. When shopping in a store marked with the global tax refund and duty-free shopping sign, ask for a duty-free shopping invoice.

If you plan to check the purchased goods, please do not check the luggage containing the purchased goods at the airport before leaving the country, but show the invoice and goods to the customs and affix the confirmation seal for inspection.

If the purchased goods are too big to be checked, you can take the goods and the purchase invoice to the oversized baggage check-in area in front of counters D and J before changing your boarding pass.

Counter) to handle the relevant formalities. Please refer to the figure below for the specific location.

If you plan to take the purchased goods on the plane as carry-on baggage, you can stamp a confirmation stamp at the customs declaration office.

3. Show the invoice at the cash refund window next to the airport gate 28, and refund the total value-added tax of the purchased goods in cash. If it is impossible to refund the tax due to time constraints, you can refund the tax by presenting the confirmation seal of the airport at the domestic exchange office after returning home.

Entertainment:

There are first-class large amusement parks in Korea, and Everland in Seoul is one of the most famous amusement parks. Visitors can choose one of the places according to their personal hobbies and enjoy the happiness of a foreign country. In addition, tourists can enjoy nightlife in cafes, nightclubs, bars and other places. There are a large number of nightclubs and other entertainment places in Myeongdong, Seoul, itaewon and Guangfudong, Busan. Near Seoul New Village and Hongda are places where young people gather.

The hot springs in South Korea are different from those in China and Japan in the formation process. At present, there are 80 hot springs in Korea. Hot springs in China and Japan are mostly volcanic hot springs, and water is more irritating to human body. On the other hand, hot springs in Korea gush from granite, with low water temperature and fine water quality. In particular, South Korea's sulfur hot springs are rich in minerals such as sulfur, potassium and magnesium, attracting many tourists.

Skiing is a favorite winter sport for tourists from South Korea and Southeast Asia. June 65438+February every year to March next year is the peak season for skiing in Korea. Each ski resort is well-equipped and provides all kinds of quality services.

Most ski resorts have ski facilities at night, and the accommodation facilities are also complete.

Golf in Korea is also talked about by everyone. There are more than 120 golf courses in Korea, most of which are near Seoul, and there are also places like Gyeongju and Jeju. Although the prices of different courses are different, the fees are generally 80,000-90,000 won from Monday to Friday, and 65,438+065,438+00,000 won on weekends.

In addition, there are 65,438+03 casinos in Korea, all of which are located in super hotels licensed by the government and only used by foreigners. Among them, the Waker Villa Hotel and Casino in Seoul is the largest in Korea, and it can watch traditional performances in Las Vegas and Korea.

South Korea travel tips:

The government stipulates that Korean citizens must respect the national flag, national anthem and national flower. The national anthem is not only broadcast regularly, but also played before the theater performance. The audience must stand up. If foreigners are too negligent in the above places, it will be considered as disrespect for South Korea and Koreans.

Koreans have many taboos. When we meet on holidays, we should not say unlucky things, let alone get angry and quarrel. In the first three days of the first lunar month, you can't take out the garbage and sweep the floor, let alone kill chickens and pigs. Avoid making a fire during the Cold Food Festival. Zodiac mutual taboo

Marriage, the wedding day should not be a day. Fishermen are not allowed to turn over when eating fish because they are afraid of capsizing. Avoid going to someone else's house to have their nails cut, or the two families will settle their grievances after death. Avoid wearing a hat when eating, or you will be poor for life. Don't sleep with a book on your pillow, or you won't be able to read. be jealous of

Kill the dog born in the first month, or you will die within three years.

When sitting with the old man, sit up straight. Because the Korean dining table is a small table with short legs and placed on the kang, both the host and the guests should sit cross-legged on the floor when eating. If you are in front of your elders, you should kneel on one knee.

In fact, no matter who you are, you must never straighten your legs or spread them apart, otherwise it will be considered impolite or insulting. Don't smoke in front of superiors and elders, and don't borrow or pick up a fire from them without permission. Don't follow when eating.

Make a sound, don't talk. You should take off your shoes when you enter a family house or a Korean hotel. Eating in the street and blowing your nose in front of people are considered rude.

Never mention the word "North Korea" or refer to "Seoul" as "Beijing" in front of Koreans. Taking photos in Korea is strictly restricted, and military facilities, airports, reservoirs, subways, national museums and entertainment venues are all prohibited from taking photos in the air and high-rise buildings.

0 1. Greetings and thanks when meeting or breaking up are very important to Koreans.

02. It is also very important to bow your head when thanking (the degree of bowing depends on the age of the other party and the relationship between superiors and subordinates)

Koreans don't like to take the initiative.

From the point of etiquette, Koreans don't like physical contact except shaking hands.

05. In Korea, intimate physical contact between the same sex, such as holding hands or shoulders, is taken for granted.

06. However, excessive intimacy between the opposite sex in public places is limited.

In Korea, most men and women share the bathroom. Toilets in various hotels, restaurants and other places are also completely open.

Traditionally, Koreans eat, sleep and live on kang, so they should take off their shoes before entering the house.

09. Barefoot is considered impolite, so it is polite to wear socks when visiting.

10, when you finish eating or checking out, there is almost no separate payment. Generally, everyone takes turns to be the host.

1 1, talking too much at dinner is considered rude.

12, it is considered impolite to blow your nose while eating.

13, you can burp while eating.