Travel Information
Chinese citizens travelling to South Korea
Citizens of China that are travelling to South Korea need a stamped visa in their passport prior to arriving.
South Korea has a COVID-19 outbreak.
Multiple governments have advised against travel to South Korea. Air commute between South Korea and other countries may be restricted.
What to expect in South Korea
Flights and Prices
Flight prices to South Korea from China usually are around 1592.00 CNY. China Southern is a common carrier airline.
International and domestic airlines
Common international airlines are
Korean Air, and Jeju Air
. Popular domestic airlines areJeju Air
Common Tourist Questions
🥘 Do I need to tip?
No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.
💰 Should I carry cash?
Yes, you should carry cash on you. Foreigners usually deal in cash.
☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?
Some popular telecom companies are
SK Telecom, KT, and KT Olleh
.💦 Can I drink tap water?
Yes, you can generally drink tap water. This may not apply in smaller towns and rural areas. Double-check when you arrive.
🚕What do I use to get around?
Popular ride-hailing services include Kakao T.
Exchange Rates
The primary currency is KRW.
1 CNY = 169.143594 KRW
To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $5.73 USD.
Visa Status
A Visa needs to be provided by the country prior to travelling.
Notes and Passport Validity
There are no special notes about passport validity at this time. In general, it is good to ensure that your passport is valid 3 months after your trip ends.
From February 4th, passengers who have been in Hubei Province, China in the past 14 days and Nationals of China who reside or have been in the Hubei Province or have a passport issued in Hubei Province (China People's Rep.) are not allowed to transit or enter South Korea.:From February 10th, 2020, All Chinese nationals except Hong Kong passport holders and Macao passport holders are required South Korean transit visa.:Visa is not required for US Green card holders when in transit to/from US and a third country for a stay of 30 days.:
Safety and Security
Do not travel.
Statistics
These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in South Korea. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.
Internet Speed (4.80 / 5)
Safety (4.35 / 5)
Cost of Living (4.25 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost
$49.00 USD / night
Average Dinners
$5.73 USD
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Popular Cities in South Korea
Busan
Daegu
Daejeon
Gwangju
Jeju Island
Seoul
Suwon