What to do when it’s raining in Seoul
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Nobody likes to travel when it’s raining. It can dampen your mood, and you will feel like the day is wasted. Even though I usually check AccuWeather.com, the weather is truly unpredictable, as it changes in a blink of an eye.
During our trip last October, it rained twice during our stay. In case you forgot to bring an umbrella, you can buy them at any convenience store for ₩3000 to ₩4000. I brought them home in Manila. They’re quite sturdy, it didn’t break even though it was windy.
Places That Are Rain-Proof
War Memorial of Korea
Heading to a museum is not always someone’s cup of tea, but it can be very enlightening when you learn about the history of the country that you are visiting. What I liked about the War Memorial of Korea is the fact that you don’t need a guide to understand what they are showcasing. There are screens where you can select your language, and a presentation will narrate the backstory.
Visitor Information:
Operating Hours: 9AM to 6PM, closed on Mondays, and if Monday falls on a holiday, it will be closed the next day.
Admission is FREE.
How to get there:
Take the subway, and alight at Samgakji Station (Seoul Subway Line 6) and take Exit 12. Once you exit, just walk forward, and you will see the museum on your left within 5 minutes.
COEX Aquarium
It was our last day in Seoul, but it was a rainy Tuesday, so we decided to head for a place where we can avoid getting soaked. COEX Aquarium was our top pick. This aquarium is smaller than the S.E.A. Aquarium in Singapore, but it is big enough to spend at least 1.5 hours in. It is easy to navigate the whole aquarium, because we you just have to follow the big arrows to go to different sections. There are interesting sections that
Visitor Information:
Operating Hours: 10AM to 8PM, Everyday
Address: 513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Website: coexaqua.co.kr
Admission Free:
- Adults ₩25,000
- Teens ₩22,000
- Children ₩19,000
- Seniors ₩18,500
How to get there:
Take the subway, alight at Samseong Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), and walk towards Exit 6, which is directly connected to the COEX Mall. The aquarium is located at the end of the Ocean Walk section, just follow the signs that lead to B1 inside the mall. When you see ASEM Plaza and Megabox cinema, that means you’re almost there.
Bauhaus Cafe
In our previous trip to Seoul, we went to a dog cafe because we were missing our furbabies. It’s a good way to release stress from traveling, specially if you love dogs. There’s another one in Myengdong, but I’ve seen videos from that cafe, and I still recommend going to Bauhaus instead. You must order a drink in order to hangout at the cafe with those fluffy bundles of joy!
Visitor Information:
Address: 405-13 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu
Hours: Weekdays @ 1:30 am – 11:00 pm / Weekends @ 12:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Website: http://bau.cyworld.com/ (Korean)
How to get there:
Take the subway and alight at Hapjeong Station (합정역) and take Exit 3. Once outside, turn around, and then make an immediate left into the alley. Then look to the right after 20 seconds. “Bauhaus” is on the first floor of “Seogyo Jeil Building”.
Eat Korean BBQ at Meat-ing
The best way to beat the rain is to eat! On our last night in Seoul last October, we decided to pig out on MEAT. I did a bit of research and found Meat-Ing. The menu is pretty simple, they are all MEAT!
Different kinds of pork, beef, bacon; marinated; there are various side dishes and sausages, there’s rice and pasta, too. In my opinion, the price plus the food are worth it!
Visitor Information:
Operating Hours:
10:30AM to 4:00PM (Lunch) – ₩12,500 per person
4:00PM to 12:00MN (Dinner) – ₩13,900 per person
*Please keep in mind that you can only stay for 1.5hours, and you can’t have leftovers, that includes the vegetables/side dishes, else you will pay
How to get there:
Take the subway and alight at Hongdae Station (Hongik University Stn), and take Exit 9. Turn left right away and walk past Tony Moly, then turn right, walk straight. You should see Meat-ing on the left side. In case you get lost, since some shops change and Tony Moly might not be there anymore, just ask where Meat-ing is, the locals know!
When you’re already outside and it starts to rain, the next best thing to do is to find shelter. Don’t feel down when this happens. Sometimes you discover little shops and hole-in-the-wall restaurants during these times.
When you travel, you don’t always get the perfect weather, but what you do when there’s rain on the way, is what makes the trip!
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