8-Day Budget Travel Guide for South Korea: Exploring Seoul and Busan on Just 4000 RMB

Hey there! I’m Anson, just back from an epic 8-day Korea adventure across Seoul and Busan – all for just 4000RMB! Sharing my ultimate budget travel guide for fellow students ✨

1. **Transportation Hacks:**
⚪️ **Flights:** Northerners – watch for deals from Qingdao/Yantai. Jiangsu/Zhejiang folks – check Shanghai/Yangzhou routes. Round trips under 800RMB! Scored mine for 580RMB Yangzhou-Seoul by booking 2 months early 🎉
⚪️ **Seoul-Busan:** High-speed buses = best value. But snag flights if under 200RMB!

2. **Accommodation Secrets:**
⚪️ **Seoul:** Solo travelers – chic hostels (70-100RMB/pax). Groups – compact hotels near Wangsimni (under 200RMB/pax) perfect for no-frills stays!
⚪️ **Busan:** Steal alert! 200-300RMB/night near Seomyeon (transport hub). Splurge 500RMB for breathtaking ocean views at Gwangalli/Haeundae – totally worth it 🌊

3. **Foodie Adventures:**
⚪️ **Local gems:** Cozy soup restaurants (50-70RMB). Budget warriors – convenience store hacks! (20-30RMB meals with noodle makers & DIY drinks) *Pro tip:* Korean instant noodles = next level deliciousness �
⚪️ **Must-tries:** Crab marinated in soy sauce/BBQ (200RMB). Better value?

All-you-can-eat BBQ (80-100RMB). Seafood/hotpots around 150RMB
⚪️ **Café culture:** Compose/Mega Coffee = 20RMB iced americanos. Instagrammable spots in Sinsa/Hannam – 50RMB gets you coffee + dessert 📸

4. **Getting Around:**
⚪️ **Metro:** Seoul-only? Climate Card = game changer! Multi-city? T-money it. Climate Card offers unlimited rides (1/2/3/5-day passes). T-money charges per trip (7-10RMB/ride)
⚪️ **Taxis:** Kakaot/Uber = lifesavers! Download before arrival. Street hails work but avoid black cabs (premium rates). Late nights? Apps only – taxis vanish after midnight 🚖

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