Have a Chance to Travel in Korea? You Should Consider Buying These Amazing Things
South Korea is famous for the country of Kim Chi, the center of Ginseng and Linh Chi mushrooms, with trusted and genuine Korean cosmetics and portable electronic items as well as other items holding a full value of Korean traditional culture. “What we should buy as a gift when traveling to Korea?” is a question posed to many visitors while traveling here. Have you found the answer yet? If no, you can refer to this article in the following for the best gift to bring home.
1. Clothes
Korean fashion is currently a trend among Vietnamese youth. Korean-style fashion items are popular with young people such as Korean men’s and women’s shirts, Korean sweaters, Korean shoes, Korean T-shirts, etc.
Visitors can choose to buy Korean clothes at these markets and supermarket centers: Dongdaemun Market (Seoul), Myeong-dong (Seoul), Itaewon (Seoul), Namdaemun Market (Seoul), Chungjangno Street (Seoul) , Mugeo-Dong Street (Ulsan), ….
2. Korean cosmetics
Korea is considered as a root specializing in beauty and aesthetics, so Korean cosmetics are a great choice for beauty lovers. With famous cosmetic brands such as Innisfree, Laneige, The Face Shop, Skinfood, O’Hui, Missha, VOV, … visitors can feel free to choose from a large range of product types.
3. Korean Confectionery
There are many snacks which you can bring home as a gift. Visitors can choose from kimchi bags, sauces, crunchy rice cakes, tteokbokki rice cakes, bimbim, sweet sponge cake, chocolate brownies,etc which are surely loved by everyone.
The most famous place to buy an authentic ginseng box is Geumsan ginseng market. Being one of the largest ginseng markets in the world, it offers you a full range of ginseng. From fresh ginseng to white ginseng, red ginseng or ginseng products (ginseng candy, ginseng champagne, ginseng tea, …) all are available. Besides ginseng, you can buy Lingzhi mushrooms. These products are very good for the elder’s health so when traveling here, you should buy some dried Ganoderma, Ganoderma tea or Ganoderma with ginseng which is a perfect gift for grandparents or parents.
5. Traditional things
Do you want to find Korean culture typical products? Handicraft shops in Insa-dong, Gahoe-dong, and Samcheong-dong are places you are looking for. Some popular souvenir items such as key chains, nail clippers, dolls wearing Hanbok, … visitors can easily find in local markets or streetcar stalls.
What if I go to Jeju? Harubang statues — the symbol of Jeju Island which everyone must buy one when comes to Jeju Islands.
6. Electronics
Korea is a great place for any electronic lovers because it is a shopping paradise of quality electronic products, manufactured by leading technology companies in the world. Besides, there are duty-free shops, so you can shop freely without worrying about the price.
Electronics such as computers, music players, cameras, camcorders, etc. are great choices. There are even products which are hard to find in normal shopping stores in Vietnam such as radio, audio broadcast … are all available in Korea. All products guaranteed with genuine warranty so visitors can feel secure when shopping. Otherwise, you don’t need to worry because you can carry out warranty service at its branches in Vietnam. Cheap price and good quality, this is really the item you should buy when traveling to the land of kimchi.
7. Korean Tea
If you want to buy a cheap product but great in quality, do not miss Korean tea bags. There are many different types of tea here with a variety of uses. You can feel free to choose your favorite tea or some great tea brands as gifts.
These are the most popular teas you can refer: daechu-cha, jujube, yuja-cha … Or you can also choose from buckwheat tea, barley tea … Use these products every morning to wake up which makes the spirit becomes refreshing and happier. Sipping a cup of tea from time to time, sharing with friends, relatives is such a cozy moment everyone wishes.
8. Seaweed
Seaweed is widely sold in Korea, visitors can choose dried seaweed packaged as a gift for family and friends. Nobody can refuse the amazing taste of seaweed. Whether it’s seaweed to make soup, to roll kimbap or eat with rice, or enjoy as a snack, Korean seaweed is very diverse, delicious, rich in nutrients and micronutrients. You can buy seaweed in shops, supermarkets, markets or Namdaemun market, there will be all kinds of great seaweed for you to choose from.
9. Honey
Korean honey is an expensive commodity, but it owns an amazing quality with a strong and characteristic taste. Honey is quite rich in vitamins and is a very good antioxidant food. What could be more wonderful than returning to Korea and bringing these healthy honey bottles as gifts for your loved ones?
10. Stamp
Many Korean tourists enjoy this stamp. The name stamp, or “Dojang” in Korean, is used as a signature in ancient Korean documents.
Here they also make unique gifts as your requirement. On the third floor of the Ssamziegil building, there is a store called Callizone that specializes in making customized manual stamps for 30,000 won (approximately VND 600,000) within about 20 minutes.
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