ALL ABOUT SOUTH KOREA PART 13

azradiza · Post time 14-1-2013 04:46 PM

*Note : 18/9 - 20/9 is Chuseok Day ( Korean Thanksgiving) . It's a major celebration in South Korea, therefore expect massive crowd at train & bus stations . Expect some closures of the shopping & eating places as well.
Refer to last year's info regarding closures of tourist attraction places :http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=1381173

Weather in Seoul
http://www.wunderground.com/global/stations/47117.html
http://www.weather.com/weather/today/KSXX0037
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/AK/AK_EN_1_1_2.jsp

Season in South Korea
Spring - March, April, May
Summer - June, July, August
Autumn - September, October, Nov
Winter - December, January, February

Muslim Prayer Room in Korea Tourism HQ
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/GK/GK_EN_2_7_2_1.jsp

Electrical Plug : 2-pin plug jenis bulat. Power voltage - same as in Malaysia ( 220v)

Last edited by azradiza on 14-1-2013 05:44 PM

azradiza · Post time 14-1-2013 04:47 PM

Upon Arrival

At the Airport

Incheon International Airport has introduced Biometric finger & face scan at their entry points . Therefore, expect long queues at the immigration checkpoint. It will take around 2-5 minutes for each visitor to pass the checkpoint.

Left baggage service at Incheon International Airport
http://www.airport.kr/airport/facility/efalicityInfo.iia?carId=23&facilityId=84

Spa on Air : http://www.airport.kr/airport/facility/efalicityInfo.iia?carId=39
- for taking shower or even for overnite stay

Location :
One floor down dr arrival hall. dekat2 ngan pharmacy ngan hair saloon tuh sume. ke hujung sikit. masa akak turun dr escalator tuh ada cafe - kiosk jek (tak ingat lak nama nya)..lps tuh turn right..jalan terus smpai nampak 'spa on air' belah kiri

Reviews :
http://lerler87.blogspot.com/201 ... -airport-korea.html
http://adameben.blogspot.com/201 ... an-tidur-di_09.html

From Incheon International Airport to downtown Seoul

By bus to Myeongdong :
Lepas baggage claim, kluar ikut Exit 5, pegi sebelah kiri, cari signboard bus 6015 . Last stop kat Sejong Hotel. Those staying in Myeongdong area, turun kat last stop.
Rega tiket bas 10,000 won, boleh beli either kat kaunter or mase nak naik bas terus. Perjalanan 1 jam ( kalau tak jem ). Last bus 10.45 pm. Kaunter tiket airport bus ni tutup after 10pm. So sape2 yg nak naik after 10pm, sila bayar terus kat ahjussi drebar bus tu..
Those staying in Namdaemun area ( e.g : hostel ahjumma ), turun kat Namdaemun market.

From Myeongdong to Incheon Int' Airport :
Tunggu bas no 6015 depan Sejong Hotel.

Schedule airport bus 6015

Airport Limo info
http://www.airport.kr/airport/traffic/bus/busList.iia?flag=E&fake=1306823313914
http://www.airportlimousine.co.kr/route/route_eng.htm

Airport Limo Discount coupon: http://tourxpress.daum.net/cgi-bin/event/k-event_limousine.cgi?step=2

Airport Late Nite Bus : http://www.airport.kr/iiacms/pageWork.iia?_scode=C1203010200

By train:
1) AREX Express train from Incheon Int' Airport to Seoul Station
Fare : 13,500 won
Time : +- 45 minutes
From Seoul Station, proceed to your destination using either subway Line 4 or Line 1.

2) AREX Commuter train from Incheon Int' Airport to Seoul Station
Fare : 3,800 won
It will make a few stops between Incheon Int' Airport and Seoul Station.

AREX Schedule

Last express train from incheon to seoul station - 9.30 mlm (fare 13,300)
Last commuter train from incheon to seoul station - 11.21 mlm (fare 3,700)
Last commuter train from incheon to digital media city - 11.45 mlm (fare 3,500)
Last commuter train from incheon to geomam - 12.00 am (fare 2,300)

How to locate AREX from Arrival Hall in Incheon Int's Airport
At arrival hall, amik sebelah kiri, go to level B1, ikut signbord 'Airport Railway'. At Seoul Station, train smpi kat B7, amik lift ke B3, keluar dari gate, amik lif lagi ke level 1, keluar ke main road, tahan teksi.. Those taking subway lines, transfer at level B3

Info on AREX to Seoul

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=1159920
http://lookatkorea.com/blog/korea/archives/arex-is-opened/
http://english.arex.or.kr/jsp/eng/index.jsp

Airport Express Train Discount Period Extended

The AREX Express Train fare discount, which was initially scheduled to end in December 2012, has been extended for one more year.

The discount period extension comes as a response to the rising demand for the non-stop train service. During the discount period, one-way adult fare for the AREX Express Train is 8,000 won, instead of 13,800 won. Moreover, passengers can ride the AREX Express Train and Korea Train Express (KTX) together for an even lower fare: 6,900 won.

Meanwhile, the travel time on an AREX Express Train, the non-stop train service between Incheon International Airport and Seoul Station, is only 43 minutes.

More info

< AREX Express Train Discount >
☞ Discount period: Jaunary 1 – December 31, 2013
☞ Discounted ticket fares (AREX Express Train only): Adults 8,000 won / Children 6,900 won
☞ AREX Express Train Stops: Incheon International Airport & Seoul Station
☞ Homepage: www.arex.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
☞ Inquiries: +82-32-745-7788 (Korean)
☞ 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Transportation

T-Money card (transportation card)

http://www.t-money.co.kr/jsp/newpub/oversea/english/eng_index.jsp
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_6.jsp?cid=258958
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/TR/TR_EN_5_4.jsp

(Touch n go style) - essential to have for those planning to use subway/bus extensively. You will get 100 won discount for each one way journey.

Usage : subway, bus, taxi, palaces - 1 card for 1 person, no sharing

Price / Type
Basic card : 2,500 won
Seoul City Pass : 3,000 won

Other types : price starts from 5,000 won onwards

Top up : up to 100,000 won

Where to buy and top up : subway ticket windows, any convenience stores with T-Money logo (7-11, Family Mart, GS25, etc) . Tourist Information center in the following areas: Dongdaemun , Gwanghwamun , Itaewon , Gimpo Airport , Samilgyo , Myeong-dong , Namdaemun, Jamsil

Recharge can also be done at the vending machines inside subways stations. English instructions are available.

Can also be used at public parking lots, tolls, and palaces/ museums
Boleh refund balik card ni and dapat balik duit minus 500 won. The 2,500 ( 3,000) won is non-refundable and you will not get back the card.

T-money card - Seoul City Pass type

Seoul Subway / Metro
Subway fares = 1,150 won for the first 10KM, will increase by 100 won for each additional 5KM
With T-Money = 1,050 won for the first 10KM
Subway operating hour = 5:30am til 12am

- Free - children 6 years or younger.
- Total distances exceeding 10 kilometers, 100 won for each additional 5 kilometers.
- Total distances exceeding 40 kilometers, 100 won for each additional 10 kilometers.
- Journeys outside Seoul, 100 won for each additional 5 kilometers and 100 won for each additional 10 kilometers if the total trip exceeds 35 kilometers

SeoulMetro map :
http://www.seoulmetro.co.kr/station/eng/linemap.action
http://www.smrt.co.kr/program/cyberStation/main2.jsp?lang=e#

Subway link in Hangul : http://traffic.map.naver.com/Traffic_Browser/SubwayLine2/index.asp

Article regarding Seoul subway : http://farsicknessblog.com/seoul-subway-guide/

Other Info

M-Pass : Public transit pass for foreigners
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=1522312

How to Use Subway Locker : http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/TR/TR_EN_5_1_4.jsp#Luggage

Korea Pass Card :
http://www.koreapass.or.kr/en/

Free Shuttle Bus for foreigners from Seoul to Jeonju
http://jeonju.chesstours.co.kr/en/index.php

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=1797480

Free Postcards Delivery service : http://welcome.visitseoul.net/eng/sub/postcard.jsp

K-Shuttle bus - tour bus for foreigners
http://www.k-shuttle.com/

Korail Pass :
http://www.korail.com/kr_pass.jsp
http://asiaenglish.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/TR/TR_EN_5_6.jsp

Jumbo Taxi :
International Taxi fare W95,000 + 10,000 (Picket)
http://www.intltaxi.co.kr/

Taxi fare Guide :

Coupon service ( for cosmetics, food, entertainment):
http://english.visitkoreayear.co ... enefit_06_01_01.asp Last edited by azradiza on 18-3-2013 02:12 PM

azradiza · Post time 14-1-2013 04:47 PM

ATTRACTIONS AROUND SEOUL - Part 1:

http://muslimbackpackerseoul.blogspot.com/

1) Coffee Prince Cafe

Direction:
Subway line 2,Hongik University station. Exit 8, turn right @ 7 springs corner,jln terus,3 way intersection,turn left. jalan terus smpai nampak playground,turn right. jalan terus (mendaki bukit sikit),cafe terletak 500 mtr dr playground belah kanan. byk pokok2 tutup cafe nih so kena perati betul2

2) Gwanghwamun Square

Direction:
Subway line 5 (gwanghwamun station) Exit 2

3) Bukchon Hanok Village

Direction:
Subway line 3 (Anguk Station) - Exit 3. jalan terus susur kedai2 antik, masuk kiri dlm 500 mtr dr exit subway station. dlm tuh u all jalan2 jek smpai nmpak umah2 antik nih.

8 Photo Spots in Bukchon : http://bukchon.seoul.go.kr/eng/exp/rcourse02.jsp

Bukchon map

4) Banpo Bridge - Hangang Park

i) Water show : http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1011983 - close during winter season

ii) Floating island
http://visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1013413
http://www.floatingisland.com/

Directions:

Express Bus Terminal Station (Seoul Subway Line 3,7 or 9), Exit 8-1.
Go straight for 250m, and turn right at the Express Bus Terminal 4-way intersection.
Continue going straight for 400m and cross the road.
Go straight through the underpass to arrive at Banpo Hangang Park.

* Dongjak Station, Seoul Subway line 4, Exit #1 - this exit is a bit far from the bridge.. u might have to walk about 1 to 1.5km to watch the water show .. advisable to take the first route

* Rainbow Fountain (20min)

2012 show schedule
http://www.visitseoul.net/en/article/article.do?_method=view&m=0003001006008&p=06&art_id=54403&lang=en

※ Inqiries: +82-2-3780-0578

5) Cheongye Stream

Direction:
Subway Line 1: City Hall Station, Jonggak Station, Jongno 3-ga Station, Jongno 5-ga Station, Dongdaemun Station, Sinseoldong Station
Line 2: Euljiro 1-ga Station, Euljiro 3-ga Station, Euljiro 4-ga Station, Sindang Station, Sangwangsibni Station
Line 3: Jongno 3-ga Station
Line 4: Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station
Line 5: Gwanghwamun Station
Exit towards Cheonggyecheon Stream

6) Gyeongbokgung Palace

Fee:
3,000 (adults)
1,500 won (youth: 7-18 yo)
6 & below - free
Discount for group of more than 20

Operating hours:
March ~ October 09:00-18:00 (admission 17:00)
November ~ February 09:00-17:00 (admission 16:00)
English tour starts at 11 am ( FOC)
Closed on Tuesdays
Direction: Subway line 3 (Gyeonbok-Gong Station) - Exit #5

Integrated ticket to palaces : 4 palaces & Jongmo Shrine = 10,000 won
http://asiaenglish.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=312956

Special event : http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=644742&extra=page%3D1&page=71 - post#1766

7) Deoksugung Palace

Direction:
Subway Line 1 (City Hall Station) - Exit 2 or Exit #12 (Subway Line 12) walk for about 2-5 minutes.

Fee:
1,000 won (adults)
500 won (youth: 7-18 yo)
Discount on group of more than 20
Changing guard ceremony
Hanbok wearing in front of the entrance - FOC

Operating Hours: 09:00 - 21:00 (Ticketing 09:00 - 20:00)
Closed on Mondays

8) KIMCHI MUSEUM:

KIMCHI MUSEUM
B2F, COEX MALL
Subway station Samseong (line 2) exit 5 or 6

Open: Tues - Sun - 10 am to 6 pm,last entry 5.30 pm. Closed on monday

9) NAMSAN/SEOUL TOWER:
http://www.nseoultower.co.kr/eng/index.asp
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264550

To go to Namsan Tower

1) By walking
- Myeongdong station exit#3, walk toward 7-11, straight up, pass by Pacific hotel on your left until you reach cable car station. Walk all the way up using walkaway stairs across the road from the cable car

2) By cable car
- Myeongdong station exit 3, walk towards 7-11, straight up, pass by Pacific hotel on your left until you reach cable car station.
- Myeondong station exit 4 tu jalan terus..pastu jumpa simpang jln besar.tak payah lintas,just belok kiri, pastu jalan sikit dari kejauhan tu memang nampak terowong tu, ade elevator (lift) kat situ yg pegi all the way up to the cable car station

Cable car fares:
Return : 8,000 won
One-way : 6,000

3) By bus : http://www.nseoultower.co.kr/eng/visit/traffic.asp

Walking direction to Namsan tower cable car from Myeongdong subway

Kluar2 dari exit #3 tu, korang akan nampak 7-11 ...

Gambar dari different angle

Dari 7-11 tu, korang jalan straight jer ke depan ... pastu kat depan tu nanti korang akan nampak Pacific Hotel


Gambo ni nak tunjukkan dari 7-11 tu jalan stret je kedepan...

Ni gambo Pacific Hotel tu ...

Depan Pacific Hotel tu, ade junction ... amik junction belah kanan

Pastu korang jalan terussssssss je .... time ni dah start naik bukit sket2 tau .... please get ready physically and mentally ...


Jalan lagi....

Dan lagi ....

Keep on walking ....


Nanti korang akan jumpe junction kecik mcm gambar kat bawah nih ... amik kanan mcm kete tu ...

Rupa paras junction tu ... amik jalan straight mcm van silver tu ....

Part ni dah mendaki yg agak heavy ...

Jalan stret je, nanti kat depan korang akan jumpe Namsan 1 Guesthouse kat belah kiri

And continue walking until korang nampak tangga mcm kat dlm gambar kat bawah ni.. naik tangga ni and korang akan sampai depan cable car station itu

Pastu sila masuk cable car station tu, naik pi tingkat 1 kalo tak silap utk beli tiket ... 8,000 won return ... 6,000 won for one way ...

Disclaimer : gambar2 semua taken from google streetview, dated back in October .. so landmark kedai2 tu banyak yg dah berubah...

10) Namsangol Hanok Village

Direction:
Subway line 3 or 4, Chungmuro Station exit 3 or 4. Closed on Tuesday. Free admission.

11) Lotte World - theme park - http://www.lotteworld.com/Global_eng/Main.asp

Direction:
Subway line 2 or 8, Jamsil Station, exit 3
Monday - Thursday : 9:30am - 10pm
Friday - Sunday : 9:30am -11 pm

12) 63 Building : http://www.63.co.kr/63eng/63Main.html

Direction:
Subway line 5, Yeouinaru Station, exit 4
Subway line 5, Yeouido Station, exit 5. Can take shuttle bus from here.
Shuttle bus schedule : http://www.63.co.kr/home/63CITY/etc/pop_map03.jsp

13) Nanta Show

Chongdong Nanta Theater
Direction:
Subway Line 1, 2 - City Hall station
Subway line 5 - Seodaemun Station

VIP seat : 60,000 won
S Seat : 50,000 won

14) Hangang Ferry River Cruise
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=266932

Gambar from forumer :
http://mforum.cari.com.my/forum. ... 9038&extra=&page=20 --> post#493

15) Seoul City Tour bus
http://en.seoulcitybus.com/sub.php?PN=introduction_sctb&mainNum=1&subNum=11

16) Trick Eye Museum, Seoul : http://trickeye.co.kr/

Last edited by azradiza on 14-1-2013 05:49 PM

azradiza · Post time 14-1-2013 04:50 PM

ATTRACTIONS AROUND SEOUL - Part 2:

17) KBS Building
Direction :
1) Yeouido Station Exit 3. Walk up to street level and turn left, walking down the street. Cross the large street and continue through the park. Once you exit the park, take a left. Walk a short way and take the first right where you will see the KBS Building about 50m away.

2) National Assembly Station exit 4 . Walk straight until you reach the junction. Turn right at the junction. Walk straight and you will see KBS building on your right

Direction to Merchandise shop in KBS Building:

kalau drpd pintu depan tu,jln terus kat tempat ada patung2 katun Hutos tu.ada satu pintu kecik.keluar kot situ,trus jalan ke blkg.jalan smpai nmpk bangunan cermin kaler ijau (tempat Music bank)..tp jgn masuk bangunan ijau tu.pergi masuk bangunan sblh kanan bangunan ijau tu.ada pintu ke lobi. kedai merchandise tu kat dlm lobi tu.kedai kaler oren.

Gambar : http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=644742&extra=page%3D1&page=16 --> post#386

Activity - ade section where visitor can enter :
http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=654327&extra=page%3D1&page=17 --> post#422

18) MBC Seoul
Direction:
Yeouido station exit 5. Walk straight until you reach the big junction where you can see MBC building on your left.

19) Seoul Plaza Ice Rink - from opens from mid December til mid Feb only ( winter season) : http://www.seoulskate.or.kr(Korean, English).
Direction: 50m walk from City Hall Station (Subway Line No. 1 or 2) Exit No. 4
Time : 10 am - 10 pm Mondays through Thursdays and Sundays, and 10 am - 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and holidays, excluding Sundays
Fees : 1,000 won per hour (inclusive of skate rental), admission is only allowed for those wearing gloves. Walk-up purchase is available for skating gloves and socks

20) Siloam Jimjilbang : http://www.silloamsauna.com/site_en/main/main.asp

21) Ihwa Village

Direction:
Naksan Park- Hyehwa Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), Exit 2.
Go straight for 200m, then turn left onto Dongsung-gil Street.
Go straight for 200m, then turn left at Lock Museum.
Go straight for 50m, then turn right onto Naksan Gongwon-gil Street.
Follow the same street up the hill for 300m arrive at Naksan Park

http://mforum4.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=613500&extra=page%3D1&page=56

22) Dragon Hill Spa - Jimjilbang : http://www.dragonhillspa.co.kr/hill/eng.html

Direction :

Stop dekat Yongsan station ( Line 1).
Kluar dari station building, belok kanan. Akan nampak pintu gerbang yg ade tulis 24hours. Tu la entrance jimjilbang ni.
Entrance fee : 12,000 won per pax.

Gambar from momod bdk2 : http://kakiberangan.blogspot.com/2011/12/hi-seoul-soul-of-asia-day-6.html

23) Four Season House

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=897510
www.yoonscolor.com (Korean, English, Japanese)

Direction :
Take subway line 6 to Sangsu Station, go out exit #2, and walk for about 3 min towards Hongik Univ.

24) Rainbow Cafe

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=999854
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_6.jsp?cid=996343
http://travel-korea.net/travel-seoul/rainbow-cafe-over-hangang-river/

Location : Hannam Bridge

Direction :
Take the Seoul Subway to Gangnam (Line 2), Nonhyeon (Line 7), Sinnonhyeon (Line 9), or Sinsa (Line 3)>> Take any bus towards Hannam-dong (except the red bus) - Buses are marked with signs saying "Hannam Bridge Lookout Lounge"

25) Siloam Jjimjilbang : http://silloamsauna.com/site_en/main/main.asp

Forumers review : http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=644742&extra=page%3D1&page=64 - post#1585
Review : http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=644742&extra=page%3D1&page=67 - post#1657

26) Itaewon Land - jjimjilbang : http://asiaenglish.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/SI/SI_EN_3_6.jsp?cid=309447

Direction:
Itaewon station exit 3...jln straight n sbelum smpi cheil comunication building ader tangga naik mcm dlm gmbr link neh belah kanan anda, naik tangga tu la...ikut sini pun leh tembus masjid sbb sauna tu depan sikit masjid
http://saunasinkorea.blogspot.com/2009/11/seoul-itaewon-hanam-dong-itaewon-land.html

http://smileyjkl.blogspot.com/2010/12/night-at-jjimjilbang-itaewon-land.html

27) Flora Festival - Ilsan Lake - now until 13 Mei

Direction:
subway line 3 exit jongbalsan. pastu kuar dr subway ada information centre. bley beli tiket siap2 kat sana.jalan lebih kurang 1 km gitu (walaupun tertulis450 m je).
festival ni agak luas. kalau larat spend la lama skitsbb ada byk section

28) Seoul Fortress Wall / Bugaksan Mountain:
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1061818
http://www.bukak.or.kr/etc/english/index.asp

Direction :
Because it is located close to the presidental palace, security is high and you must carry your passport with you. You can only enter from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and must finish your hike before 5 p.m.

However, if you want to view the fortress wall at night or don't want to worry about carrying a passport, you can access the wall from Dongdaemun Gate (you can see spectacular night views from this route). Take the subway to Dongdaemun Station (Line 1), Exit 1. Make a U-turn upon leaving the station and walk in the direction of Dongdaemun Gate. Just before you reach the large intersection in front of the gate, turn right into a park and walk uphill. Soon you will be walking next to the fortress wall, and
can walk next to it for several kilometers.

Review from forumer:
http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=644742&extra=page%3D1&page=83 - post#2071
http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=644742&extra=page%3D1&page=84 - post#2081

29) Naksan Fortress / Naksan Park - shooting location for Rooftop Prince
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264478

Direction :

1) From Dongdaemun station, Line 1 or 4, Exit 1 or 2. I failed to find Exit 1 so I went out from Exit 2 which was 50 metres away.
2) From Hyehwa station, Line 4, Exit 1.

Info from Zarina's blog : http://budgettravel2korea.blogspot.com/2012/05/naksan-fortress.html
Info from Fiqah's blog : http://fiqahlee88-syafiqah.blogspot.com/2012/05/naksan-park-rooftop-prince.html

Last edited by azradiza on 14-1-2013 05:50 PM

azradiza · Post time 14-1-2013 04:51 PM

ATTRACTIONS AROUND SEOUL - Part 3:

30) Pororo Theme Park : http://www.dcubecity.com/opot/ENRDDepart.onen?goTo=pororomain

Direction : http://www.dcubecity.com/opot/ENADIntro.onen?goTo=transportation
Get off at Sindorim Station on Line 1 and Line 2 ( direct access from exit#1)

Admission:
Children W16,000 10:30-20:30.
Adults +13 & above W6,000

Blog reference : http://dramatomy.com/2012/05/dramatomy-holidays-march-2012-seoul-kids-6/

31) War Memorial Museum : http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=268131

Direction :
Samgakji Station (Subway Lines 4, 6), Exit 12. It is 5min away from the station

Entrance fees: Free

Opening hours : 09:00 - 18:00 - Closed on Mondays

32) Seoul Global Culture & Tourism Center, Myeongdong
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1380971
http://www.seoultourism.kr/en/intro/greeting.asp

Direction :
From Myeongdong Station (Subway Line 4), Exit 4.
Go straight for 150m to arrive at M Plaza on the right.

Opening hours : 10:30 - 21:30

Forumers review : http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=654327&extra=page%3D1&page=10 -> post#235

- try experience hanbok wearing, papercraft making and also kimchi making

incase korang malas nak cari2 or tak sempat nak cari satu2 event ni kat tempat2 berasingan so boleh la try yg ni...totalnye 30 ribu won per person. so far chimei rase bebaloi la jugak ....di ulangi ...ini for those yg malas nak cari2 merata2...sbb pe...ketiga tiga activity ni buat kat satu tmpt je...tempat paling strategik -----> myeongdong.

sape yg nak try kene booking dulu ye..x boleh walk in...kene wat appointment. boleh email dekat sini[email protected] ataupun dekat sini [email protected]

tak boleh split2 kan activity cuntuhnye nak pilih kimchi making je ke...sbb regenye still 30ribu won..estimated time tuk semua activity tu is around 1 jam ke 1 1/2 jam....

boleh refer kat blog chimei ye

http://myoutsteps.blogspot.com/2 ... th-trip-part-9.html

diulangi..sila buat appointment dulu...those yg nak try in group more than 10 people akan dpt diskaun 10%

33) Cheongwadae tour ( Blue House tour)
http://english.president.go.kr/tours/cwd_tours/cwd_tours.php

Fees : FOC

34) Seoul Land
http://eng.seoulland.co.kr/
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264201

Operating Hours :
Opening time 09:30 / Closing time 18:00-22:00

Fees :

Direction:
Seoul Grand Park Station (Subway Line 4), Exit 2

35) COEX Mall
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=736121
http://coex.co.kr/eng/index.asp

Attractions: COEX Mall, COEX Aquarium

Direction:
Exits no. 5 and no. 6 of Samseong Subway Station (Subway Line No. 2) are directly connected to the COEX Mall.

36) Toms Cat Cafe

Direction :
Subway Hongyik University Exit 9. Jalan menghala ke entrance Hongyik University then masuk ke kanan lorong yg ada Tony Moly. Lepas tu rasanya cam belok kiri.. Nnt ko nampak signboard kaler kuning tulis TOMS CAT belah kiri. Cafe ni 3rd floor

Fees : 7,000 won for entrance fee and a cup of coffee

*Gambo credit to forumer setankuning

Last edited by azradiza on 5-2-2013 11:36 AM

azradiza · Post time 14-1-2013 04:51 PM

ATTRACTIONS OUTSIDE SEOUL- Part 1:

Ski resorts across South Korea : http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_6.jsp?cid=860692

1) NAMI ISLAND : https://www.namisum.com/_ver01/_bbs_iw2000/?link_code=0900

How to go to Nami Island from downtown Seoul:

By tour bus :
You can take tour bus from Tapgol Park @ Pagoda Park all the way to jetty. Then take the ferry to Namiseom Island. Bas fare 15,000 won (return trip). Early reservation is needed. You still need to buy the ferry and entrance fees ticket at the jetty (8,000 won). Bus departs at 9.30 am from Seoul and heads back dari Nami Island at 4.30pm. You can opt for the tour package, will cost you 23,000 won. This includes return bus ride, ferry and entrance fee.

By train :

Myeongdong-->(line4)-->Dongdaemun History & Culture-->(line5)-->Gunja-->(line7)-->Sangbong-->( line yg ke Chuncheon - Gyeongchun line)-->Gapyeong-->(Teksi)-->Naminara Wharf-->(Ferry)-->Nami Island

Myeongdong --> Dongdaemun History & Culture Park --> Wangsimni --> Sangbong ( line yg ke Chuncheon - Gyeongchun line) --> Gapyeong --> Naminara Wharf-->(Ferry)-->Nami Island

Myeongdong --> Ichon ( Jungang Line - take the one to Deouksu or Yongmun) --> Sangbong ( Gyeongchun Line) --> Gapyeong-->(Teksi)-->Naminara Wharf-->(Ferry)-->Nami Island

New ITX train
Take train from Yongsan Station or Cheongyangni station straight to Gapyeong.
Fares : From Yongsan = 4,800 won
Fares : From Cheongyangni = 4,000 won

The trains will only operate as express trains stopping at Yongsan (용산), Cheongnyangni (청량리), Pyeongnae hopyeong (평내호평), Gapyeong (가평), Namchuncheon (남춘천) and Chuncheon (춘천) stations.

You CANNOT use KR Pass for ITX train ride.

For more info on this new route, please refer to the following links :
http://budgettravel2korea.blogspot.com/2012/03/itx-train-to-nami-island.html
http://kojects.com/tag/itx/

ITX Train schedule
Yongsan --> Gapyeong

Cheongnyangni --> Gapyeong

Gapyeong --> Cheongnyangni

Update info pasal ITX to Nami - as of 2/5/2013

1.  Sekarang mesin tuk beli tiket dr stesen Yongsan dah x de english language so agak payah skit nak beli.  If perlukan pertolongan boleh call org KORAIL yg ade belegar2 kat situ. Panggil je dorang ckp nak beli tiket ke Gapyeong.  nnti dorang tolong.

2. ITX tiket boleh dibeli sehari awal.  kalo nak secure seat beli lah sehari awal ye tuk dptkan tiket pagi2..kalo tak confirm mmg dpt tiket petang2 punye.

3.  bile dah smpi kat gapyeong station trus je beli tiket tuk balik ke yongsan...di nasihatkan beli je terus bile smpi tu sbb confirm tiket cepat abis..boleh je naik tapi korang x de seat la...kene berdiri 50 minit..lama tuh...Oh ye...di Gapyeong korang x de masalah tuk beli tiket sbb mesin kat situ ade Englsih. Heran lak aku, kat yongsan x dok tapi kat gapyeong ade lak

At Gapyeong station, ade choice either nak naik taxi or nak amik bas utk pegi jetty. Kalau teksi, rega ikut meter, about rega 4,000 won one way. Bile dah sampai jetty, beli tiket utk naik ferry (pegi balik) and Nami Island entrance fees, rega altogether 8,000 won. Perjalanan naik ferry lebey kurang 5-10 minutes aje.
On the way balik, kalau nak naik teksi pegi train station, tunggu dekat depan bus stop.

Ferry operates:
First ferry departs Gapyeong Wharf at 07:30.
First ferry for Gapyeong Wharf departs Nami Island Wharf at 07:35

Last Ferry
Last ferry departs Gapyeong Wharf at 21:30.
Last ferry departs Nami Island Wharf at 21:35

07:30 to 09:00,ferry runs every 30 minutes.
09:00 to 18:00,ferry runs every 10 to 20 minutes.
18:00 to 21:30,ferry runs every 30 minutes.

Halal food in Nami Island :

Nama kedai : Cafe Yeonga Jiga (Cafe Drama).

Lokasi : kat belakang tempat nie.. kedai nie tersorok.. n kene ambil peta kat sane.. yang baru.. dari depan nampak restoran itik.. (peking duck)..

Gapyeong Circle Bus Tour ( hop on-hop off)

Latest Gapyeong tour bus schedule as per early March 2013

2) Mount Sorak

Take Subway Line 2 to Gangbyeon station.
Once in Gangbyeon, cross the road pegi Express bus terminal. Once kat dalam,cari kaunter tulis Sokcho. Dia mcm station Pudu kiter jer, kaunter kecik2 tulis location kt tingkap dia. Nanti ada gak helper kt situ if korg blur2, tanya je dia nnt dia tunjuk.Tiket to Sokcho 16100 won.

Nanti dia stop kat Sockho bus terminal & from there, head off to hotel/guest house masing2.
Taxi also available.

Dah sampai ke Sokcho Bus terminal, turn right...ada satu bus stop kat situ... kena jalan sikit dan cross the road...
bus stop tu betoi2 depan CU mart...boleh nampak bus stop tu dr GS 25 mart yg berada di sebalah kanan bus terminal tu...
dan ambil bus no. 7 - 1. Bus ni akan terus ke mt sorak. Mmg berhenti kat last bus stop. Tambang 1,100.
Sepanjang perjalanan ke Mt sorak, akan melalui byk kedai kedai.

Bus timetable to Sokcho
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/transportation.kto?cmd=transportInfo&lang_se=ENG&md=enu&frame=Y&orignName=Seoul&origin_addr2Name=&destiName=Gangwon-do&desti_addr2Name=Sokcho-si&orignCode=1&origin_addr2=0&destiCode=32&dest_addr2=14366&kind=

Forumers review:
http://mforum.cari.com.my/forum. ... 9038&extra=&page=34 --> post#834

Cara2 membeli tiket bas to Sokcho dari Dong Seoul Bus terminal
- credit to forumer Haizzz123

Salam..haizzz nk share cara bli tket kat express bus terminal ke sokcho (mt sorak).
** dh smpi kt terminal tu, cari information desk sebelah kiri. pastu cakap nk ke sokcho dan dia akan bagi time table.
lepas pilih time, bayar 16100won dekat dia juga. kiranya tak payah ke kaunter yg byk2 tu.. perjalanan 2 jam stengah dan stop skali ja kt wayang gangland slama 10min..

haizzz share total yg kena ya:
train hoehyun station (dr namdaemun GH) to line 2 / gangbyeon station: 1150won x 2 for return: 2300won
express bus ticket to sokcho: 16100won x 2 for return: 32200won
bus ticket fr sokcho to mt sorak: 1100 x 2 for return: 2200won
mt sorak entrance fee: 2500won
cable car fee: 9000won
TOTAL: 48220won

gmbr information desk & time table as below:

3) EVERLAND : http://www.everland.com/MultiLanguage/english/everland/main.html

Dekat MATTA Fair biasenye diorang ade bagi pamplet with 10% voucher.. amik dekat KTO booth

Discount coupon : http://www.everland.com/web/multi/english/everland/everland_guide/ticket/Tickets_and_Coupons.html

Directions:
1) Express Bus
From Seoul Nambu Terminal or Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an express bus bound for Everland (1 hour ride)

2) Subway + Bus

i) At Exit 10 of Gangnam Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), take City Express Bus (jwaseok bus) No. 5002 (50 min ride).
Bus Fare : 2,000 won

ii) At Exit 13 of Gyodae Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), take City Express Bus (jwaseok bus) No. 1500 or 1500-1 (80 min ride).

iii) At Exit 2 (Seoul Subway Line 2) or Exit 3 (Seoul Subway Line 4) of Sadang Station, take City Express Bus (jwaseok bus) No. 1500-2 (80 min ride)

iv) At Exit 6 Jamsil station, take bus no 5800. Bus fare : 2,000 won

3) City Bus
From Suwon Intercity Bus Terminal, Suwon Station, Singal, Yongin City Hall, and Yongin University, take city bus No. 66 or city express bus (jwaseok bus) No. 600 (40 min ride).

4) JEJU ISLAND - refer to post #8 for further info

5) DMZ
http://www.tourdmz.com/english/07guid/tour1_1.php?tag=7_1

By Tour
Cost : W43,000
Tour boleh ambik dr hostel, tu yg bookingkan, mana2 hostel ada connection dgn tour agent yg buat tour ke DMZ. Please ask your hotel/hostel for reservation.

Review : http://mforum.cari.com.my/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=654327&extra=page%3D1&page=50 --> post#1243

By train and take a tour bus to Imjingak ( done by Naadianaa & her geng)
http://mforum4.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=602553&extra=page%3D1&page=52

Info by forumer fadzssha:
pegi sendiri sampai munsan jer..
last station pakai gyeongui line

Dah smp munsan, pegi dekat kaunter beli tiket plak nak ke imjingang
KRW1000
kejap je dlm 5 minit camtu dah sampai imjingang
dah sampai, kena amik tour guide dr sana..
Part ni yang memang kena pakai tour guide, nnt agent tu nak tengok passport bagai then bagi kite tag gantung kat leher

keluar2 jer nnt askar akan check beg, passport
jgn lupa beli return tiket sesiap
org tiket tu tau laa bajet bile nak balik
ade tulis time jugak kat situ pukul berapa train berlepas

then naik balik train yang sama ke dorasan st
Dh smp dorasan, baru naik bus yang bawak ikut pakej yg kite pilih
fadz amik yg harga 8700KRW
Pegi 3rd tunnel dgn observatory area..

pastu die bawak g jalan tgk mcm resetllement area, lunch skali
belasah makan bibimpap, insyaallah xde yg berunsurkan binatang

6) Yeoju premium outlet - shopping time

From the Gangnam Express Bus Terminal located in Banpo, Seoul, take the Yeongdong line bus headed towards Yeoju (station #21) and get off at Yeoju Terminal. The ride takes about 1hr and 30mins, but may take up to 2hrs during the weekends due to traffic congestion. Across the street from Yeoju Terminal, there is a bus that takes you all the way to the outlet. A taxi ride will take about a 15min ride, about 7,000 won.

Last edited by azradiza on 3-5-2013 04:11 PM

azradiza · Post time 14-1-2013 04:51 PM

ATTRACTIONS OUTSIDE SEOUL- Part 2 :

7) Hwaseong Fortress - Suwon

Direction:
Take subway Line 1, heading south. Stop at Suwon Station ( 45 minutes ride from Seoul)
From Suwon station, take taxi to Hwaseong Fortress.

Suwon City Tour : http://www.suwoncitytour.kr/?lang=en

Experience forumer zafira : http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=644742&extra=page%3D1&page=36 - post#876, #882

Entrance fee:
Adult : 1,000 won
Kid : 700 won

Activity : kalau pergi hwaseong fortress setiap hari kol 11 pg ada martial art performance. setiap sabtu pula ada saturday performance kol 2 pm.
kalau nk tgk kene dtg awal sbb kawasan show tu kecik. nnt tak dpt port yg best.

Martial arts perfomances tu kol 11pg setiap hari kecuali isnin. performance ni eventnya kat hwaseong haenggung. still dlm area hwaseong fortress gak. hwaseong haenggung ni tempat shooting Daejanggeum. Entrance fee 1.5k

8) Petite France - Beethoven Virus & Secret Garden filming location

Direction :
Take subway to Sangbong station. Transfer to Gyeongchun Line 경춘선 and take the train to Cheongpyeong Station 청평역 (about 40 minutes away). Fare : 1,700 won(1,600 won with T-Money).

1) From the Station, take a cab to Petite France(25-30 minutes away). Taxi fare +- 16,500 won.
Entrance fee : 8,000 won
Opening hours : 09:00 ~18:00

2) From the station, take Gapyeong City Tour bus
Fare : 5,000 won
Route : Cheongpyeong Station --> Cheongpyeong Terminal --> Petite France --> Nami Island jetty --> Gapyeong Station --> Gapyeong Terminal

Taken from this blog : http://www.thelostwanderer.com/2012/01/gapyeong-tour.html
Another blog : http://akuyangsengal.blogspot.com/2011/11/summer-scent-di-bumi-korea-day-4.html
Whiteberry's pics : http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=644742&extra=page%3D1&page=32

Can also use the same tour bus to go to Nami Island - using the same ticket.

9) Yangji Pine Resort - ski resort : http://www.pineresort.com/yangji_eng/html/aboutpine/introduction/introduction.html

Direction :
Ambik bas kat Express Bus Terminal (bukan Nambu bus Terminal). Sampai kat stesen Express Bus Terminal tu cari kaunter tiket and ambik ke Yongin. Pastu dia akan bagi tau terminal no brapa bas tu. Sampai Yongin Bus terminal tu cari teksi utk gi ke Yangji Pine Resort. Aku try nk cari free shuttle bas tapi tak tahu nk tunggu kat mana and org tempatan yg aku tnya pun x tahu. Tapi waktu balik tu kat resort tu ade tmpat tggu shuttle bas yang free tu and ckap nak turun Yongin Bus Terminal.

10) Bears Town Ski Resort : http://www.bearstown.com/eng/index.html

11) Konjiam Ski Resort : http://www.konjiamresort.co.kr/krs/en/

Directions
Public Transportation
From Exit #1 at Gangbyeon Station (Subway Line 2) take Bus No.1113-1, OR
From Exit #6 at Jamsil Station take Bus No. 500-1, OR
From Exit #7 of Gangnam Station, take Bus No. 500-2.
Get off at Gonjiam Terminal and take a taxi to Konjiam Resort (10~15 mins, about 8,000 to 10,000 won)

Info dari forumer jkk2 on direction:
- Naik bas tu betul2 depan dgn lotte world area jamsil..
Exit 4
- Kat konjiam ski resort internet dia open utk access dan laju
- Kalau dari Myeongdong, boleh amik dari city hall stn exit 3 jam 9.20am atau
dongdaemun stn exit 6 (50m olleh mobile shop) jam 9.35am.
bas ni akan balik ke seoul jam 6.30pm. kalau korang rasa nak
balik awal blh naik shuttle bus ke jamsil area jam 2.30pm

Info dari forumer -Aya-
-tadi kitorang amik bas kat gangnam sampai konjiam..pastu amik cab gi ski resort

12) List of ski resorts : http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_6.jsp?cid=860692

13) Mount Umyeon
Diretion :
Take subway line 3 to the Nambu Express Bus Terminal (exit 5). Walk straight and turn right at the first intersection to the Seoul Arts Center (about a 10-min. walk). Take the overpass in front of the arts center which leads to the hiking trail.

14) Yongpyong Ski Resort : http://www.yongpyong.co.kr/eng/trans/tr_sbus.asp

About shuttle bus :

http://mforum.cari.com.my/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=679038&extra=page%3D1&page=53 -->post #1307
Shuttle bus fees : 30k won utk dewasa dan 24k won utk kanak2.

15) MBC Dream Center : http://kakiberangan.blogspot.com/2011/12/hi-seoul-soul-of-asia-day-6.html
Direction :
Jeongbalsan station, exit 1.
Walk straight until you reach the big intersection. Turn right at this big junction. Walk straight for 4 blocks and you will see MBC Dream center on your left.

16) Hwacheon Sancheoneo ( Mount Trout) Ice Festival
http://www.narafestival.com/07_global/?f_code=02_01&lang=eng
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_2_1.jsp?cid=685135

When : Jan every year
Programs :
* Sancheoneo Experience: Ice Fishing (on-the-spot sign-ups/pre-booking), lure fishing, fishing with your bare hands
* Snow/Ice Experience: Ice Sledding, Bobsledding, Ice football, Eolgomiseong (tunnels, slides), Snow Sculptures, Snow Sledding, World Snowman Square, Ice Rink, Ice Train, Snow Train, Cross Country Skiing, Nongmokjangchigi (mini ice hockey)

Transportation :
From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus to Hwacheon Terminal.
Hwacheon Stream is located within 10-minutes' walking distance of the terminal.
Can book a tour package thru the following agent :
Mr.KimDong : [email protected] - can mention rosliana dr malaysia yg rekemen ( forumer yanadin)

Gambar from forumer yanadin : http://mforum4.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=625476&extra=page%3D1&page=8

17) Korean Folk Village : http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/HD/event/enu_20110728/index.jsp

How to get there ( Info from KTO) :

[Subway + Bus]
1) Gangnam Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 10.
Take bus 5001-1 to Korean Folk Village.

2) Yeouido Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 6.
Take bus 7007-1 to Korean Folk Village 3-way Junction.

3) Suwon Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 4.
Take bus 10-5 or 37 to Korean Folk Village.

[Shuttle Bus]
- From Folk Village Office in front of Suwon Station to Korean Folk Village
- Schedule: runs 5 times a day/ 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 (30min-ride)

Times:
Nov. 16-Feb.: 09:00-17:00
March: 09:00-17:30
April: 09:00-18:00
May-June: 09:00-18:30
Jul.-Aug.: 10:00-19:30
September: 10:00-19:00
October: 10:00-18:30
November 1-15: 09:00-17:30
※ Operation hours on weekends may be slightly different.
※ Entertainment facilities: 30 minutes after opening.

Direction :
By Bus :
Take Bus 5001-1 from Gangnam Station (Subway Line 2) or Yangjae Station (Subway Line 3).
Take Bus 10-5 from Suwon Station (Subway Line 1).

By Train :
From Suwon Station (Subway Line 1) Exit 4, go 50m towards the Tourist Information Center.
Take a free shuttle bus from the bus stop in front of the Tourist Information Center

Activity :kalau pergi korean folk village pula ada show start kol 10.30 (sori tak igt nama show). kol 11 pm lak ada show org berjalan atas tali. Sapa2 yg suka period drama such as sungkyukwan tmpt ni mmg berbaloi untuk pergi

Review by forumer :

http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=644742&extra=page%3D1&page=70 - post#1749

18) Kintek, Ilsan
Directions :
From Daehwa Station (Subway Line 3), Exit 2. <-- stesen ni sehujung2 alam
Go straight for 65m, and cross Juhwa-ro Street.
Follow the walkway through the apartment complex (450m), and cross Hosu-ro Street.
Go straight for 120m to arrive at KINTEX.

MAP - http://www.anex2012.com/page/bbs/en_visit_04.htm
check info kat sini
http://kintex-korea.blogspot.com/2011/12/previewing-4d-livepark-world-tour-noi.html

19) Aiins World : http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264491
Direction : Songnae Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 2. Pahtu amik je cab dlm 4,000KRW

Last edited by azradiza on 2-5-2013 04:06 PM

azradiza · Post time 14-1-2013 04:51 PM

ATTRACTIONS OUTSIDE SEOUL- Part 3:

20) MBC Dramia, Yongin - filming location for drama The Moon that embraces the Sun

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1321483

Admission:
Adults 7,000 won / Youths 6,000 won / Children 5,000 won (ages 4-13)
- Hours: Open year round
- Summer season（March - October）10:00 – 18:00（admission until 17:00）
- Winter season (November - February）10:00 – 17:00（admission until 16:00）

Direction:
From Yongin Intercity Bus Terminal, take bus 10-4, 94 or 94-1.
Get off at Baekam Terminal and transfer to bus 35-1.
Get off at Yongcheon (용천) and walk 600m.
OR
From Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus to Baekam Terminal.
Take bus 35-1 or a taxi to MBC Dramia.

Detail direction : http://asiaenglish.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/SI/SI_EN_3_6.jsp?cid=1551569

From Nambu Bus Terminal Station (Subway Line 3), take Exit 5 to reach Seoul Nambu Terminal. There are fast food and snack restaurants in the area, so you may want to grab a meal before departure.
Purchase a bus ticket at the ticket counter (some buses also accept T-Money cards) and get on the bus at the Bus Stop 18. There is no assigned seating.
The time table is available at the Seoul Nambu Terminal website (in Korean only).
Hours : 6:10 – 21:00 /Interval: about 20 min / Fare: 4,200 won

The bus ride to Baegam Terminal takes about 50 minutes. The bus will stop at Yangji and Jwajeon before arriving at Baegam. A recorded announcement will be played on the bus, but if it is hard to understand, inform the bus driver in advance that you want to get off at Baegam Terminal.
At the terminal, cross the street and take a taxi to Yongin MBC Dramia. It takes about ten minutes by taxi and costs about 8,000 won. After passing rice fields and stables, you will soon see Yongin MBC Dramia.
※ In front of Hanaro Pharmacy next to the taxi stop, you can also take Bus 10-1. It departs at 09:25, 13:30, and 17:40, but we recommend that you take a taxi to Yongin MBC Dramia instead.

After enjoying a time trip to the Three Kingdoms (Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla), Goryeo Dynasty, and Joseon Dynasty, it is time to return to reality. There are no taxis near Dramia, so you have to get a call taxi. Go to the ticket counter and ask for a call taxi, and they will make the call for you. (Call taxi: 031-334-3000 or 031-334-9100)
After making the call, the taxi will arrive in about ten minutes. The fare is about 9,000 won (1,000 won additional charge for call taxi service + 8,000 won for the trip = 9,000 won

To return to Seoul, you will take a bus at the same bus terminal you arrived at. First, purchase a ticket before getting on the bus. There is no timetable, but there is a bus every 20 to 25 minutes. (No announcement is made upon the bus’s arrival. When a big bus comes in, show the driver your bus ticket to make sure you are on the right bus.) The bus ride back to Seoul takes about 50 minutes

Can refer to this blog : http://www.thelostwanderer.com/2012/05/mbc-dramia.html

21) Yangpyeong English Village - BOF filming location ( the school)

Direction:
1) Take train from Cheongnyangni Station to Yongmun 용문, about 1 hour 11 minutes away from Seoul (Taebaek Line, Jungang Line). Fare : 1,800 won ( 1,700 with T-Money).

2) From Myeongdong Station --> Inchon ( transfer to Jungang Line) --> Yongmun - 1.5 hours

Exit #1 at Yongmun station and take a cab to the English Village - 5 to 10 minutes away. Taxi fare around 4,000
Once there, go to Security Office and pay 6,000 won for entry fee.
Mention that you are visiting the BOF filming site and if you are lucky, they might bring you to the F4's classroom.

22) Paju English Village

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=495607
http://www.english-village.or.kr/exclude/userIndex/engIndex.do
http://shawnandmel.blogspot.com/2011/07/paju-english-village.html
http://insidekorea.wordpress.com/tag/paju/

Operating Hours:

December to March 09:30 - 19:00
April to November 09:30 - 22:00
* Last admission is 1 hour before closing time

Fees:
Admission 2,000 won
Admission + Performance 5,000 won
Admission + Performance + Exhibition 8,000 won

Direction:
1) Take the bus #200 from Hapjeong, Baekseok, Madu, Daehwa Station (Seoul Subway line 3)

2) Hapjeong Station, exit#2, take bus #2200. It takes about forty minutes depending on the traffic. Get off at the English Village stop. It’s right after the Heyri Art Village

http://angelflyz.blogspot.com/20 ... urging-at-paju.html

23) Heyri Art Village

http://discoveringkorea.com/2008/10/24/heyri-artists-village/

Direction:
1) Take the one-hour trip on the Korail to Geumchon Station. Then, cross the street and take a local bus #900 to the English Village stop.

2) Take bus #2200 from Hapjeong Station in Seoul directly to Heyri Gate 1. The approx. 1-hour ride is 1,800 won.

24) Lotte Premium Outlet, Paju : http://paju.lotteoutlets.com/pj_English/introduction/introduction.html

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=1473669

Direction :

*If possible, take #2200 bus. The #200 bus will take longer routes. Do not worry if you do not speak Korean as the annoucement inside the bus is in Korean & English.

25) Jeongseon Auraji Rail Bike : http://asiaenglish.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=626406

Direction :

Take a bus from Dongseoul terminal to Jeongseon Bus terminal.
(Alternatively, you can also take train from Seoul at Cheongryangri station (청량리역 지상) to Jeongseon).
To get there, take a bus for Yeoryang (06:10 - 17:35, 10 daily departures) at Jeongseong Bus Terminal. In Yeoryang, take a local minibus that goes to Gujeol-ri. Get off in Gujeol-ri station to find the boarding platform.

Bus Schedule From Jeongseon to Gangneung
Departure Time @ Jeongseon Terminal : 07:10, 08:10, 09:10, 10:10, 12:10, 14:10, 15:10, 16:10, 18:10, 19:10
Travel Time (Jeongseon to Gangneung) : 1 hour 40 minutes

Bus Schedule From Gangneung to Sokcho
First Bus Departure Time @ Gangneung Terminal : 05:50
Last Bus Departure Time @ Gangneung Terminal : 21:00
Bus leaves at 20~30 minutes intervals
Travel Time (Non-Stop) : 1 hour 20 minutes

Info from forumer on the routes :
http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=644742&extra=page%3D1&page=70 - post#1748

http://aliensdayout.com/2010/08/gangwon-do-part-1.html

26) Sea Train, Gangneung : http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1064143

Operating Hours

Departure Time
From Gangneung Station 10:20, 13:55, * 17:30
From Samcheok Station * 08:40, 11:50, 15:50
* Trains departing at 08:40, 17:30 are available only in May & August.
* Operating hours are subject to change

Duration : 1hr 20min (one-way)

Fees:

* Train No.1 (30 seats): 15,000 won
* Train No. 2 (36 seats): 15,000 won
* Train No. 3 (42 seats): 12,000 won
* Proposal Room for couples (3 seats): 50,000 won (for 2 people)

Direction :
[Train]
From Cheongnyangni Station, take a train to Gangneung.
Train Schedule: 7 times per day/ Travel time: 6hr 30min

[Bus]
From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus to Gangneung. (2hr, 30min)
From Gangneung Bus Teminal, take a taxi to Gangneung Station. (10min)

27) Hapcheon Image Theme Park - filming location 'Bridal Mask'
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264509

Admission Fees

Classification	19-64	7-18	-6
Individual	2,000 won	1,500 won	Free

* 20% discount for groups more than 20 persons.
* Age 65 or over are free.

Direction:
From the Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal, take a bus towards Hapcheon
(5 buses daily at 10:08, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:45. Travel time is roughly 4 and a half hour.) and get off at Hapcheon Bus Terminal.
Take a county bus headed towards Hapcheon Image Theme Park.
(The buses are available at 08:10, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30, 11:10, 12:30, 13:40, 14:20, 15:00, 16:00, 16:50, 17:20, 18:30, 19:30 and the trip takes about 15 minutes.) Last edited by azradiza on 20-2-2013 09:15 AM

azradiza · Post time 14-1-2013 04:52 PM

azradiza · Post time 14-1-2013 04:52 PM

azradiza · Post time 14-1-2013 04:52 PM

Where to shop in Seoul

1) Myeongdong - Myeongdong station ( Line 4) exit # 5,6,7 - mcm bukit bintang but more on high end stores
- kedai2 kat myeongdong tutup dlm 9.30 - 10.30 mlm
Contoh gambar kedai2 kat myeondong :
http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=644742&extra=page%3D1&page=83 - post#2060

2) Namdaemun - banyak handicrafts at a cheap price - pretty much like CM
Directions : Hoehyeon station exit#5

On Sundays & public holidays, kedai2 dlm bangunan mostly tutup.ni termasuklah kedai yg jual2 brooch semua tu.yg bukak hanyelah gerai2 yg kat tepi2 jalan tu jer.hence, kalau nak buat serious shopping, sila jgn pegi on sunday

Tempat nak carik brooch:
Bangunan name e- Lengdang, level 2 - area Namdaemun Gate 5
Sila refer & print bisnes card yg Chimei letak ni : http://mforum4.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=625476&extra=page%3D1&page=68 --> tengok post #1687 ... agak2 kalau sesat, bleh mintak tolong diorang tunjukkan bangunan nih

Gambar pintu masuk e-Lengdang:
http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=625476&extra=page%3D1&page=88 --> post#2182

Direction :
Hoehyon station exit no 5 ..
klua2 je btui dpn gate 6 namdaemun .. lepas klua pi kanan
pastu tgk atas akan jumpe 2 building (oren & hijau) belah kanan korg ..
beli brooch nek tingkat 2 bgnn hijau tu ..

Tempat nak carik baju2 budak - Won Children's Wear

3) Dongdaemun

- Nak beli kain cotton / silk
how to go: stop at dongdaemun station exit 9. when exit from subway,look for a building in front. Name bangunan ni Dongdaemun Shopping Complex,pegi floor 2-5
mostly sell by yards - wide: 60 inches
for normal baju kurung/baju melayu: 4 yards.
for shirts/blouse around 2 yards
prices vary,mostly range between 5,000 - 6,000 won per yard --> posting by K.Jel :http://mforum4.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=602553&extra=page%3D1&page=10

-Dongdaemun market - bukak sampai pagi

-Kedai toys, stationeries atau beli barangan utk outdoor activities

Address:
Changsin Toy and Stationary Street, 309-29 Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Subway Line 6 Dongmyo Stn. Exit 6
Line 2 Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Stn. Exit 7
Line 1 Dongdaemun Stn. Exit 7

Bus Dongdaemun
103, 101, 105, 144, 152, 201, 260
http://www.visitseoul.net/en/article/article.do?_method=view&m=0003001005003&p=05&art_id=536&lang=en&tab=map

4) Insadong - banyak handicrafts, art galleries, korean restaurants
Directions:
- Anguk station exit#6. Go straight for about 100m, then turn left
- Jonggak station exit#3. Go 300m straight, then turn left. Go 100m straight, then veer left into Insadong alley

5) Yongsan Electronics Market - tempat utk beli electronic gadgets
Directions:
- Yongsan Station exit#2 (direct access from station)
- Sinyongsan Station exit#5
http://visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SH/SH_EN_7_2.jsp?cid=273805

6) Lotte Mart dekat Seoul Station
- ade jual barang2 sovenier murah2,rega dlm 1-2k

7) Gwanjang Market - tempat beli kain
Direction:
Jongno-5-ga line 1 and get out from exit 8. The market is within walking distance from Dongdaemun

http://tamciakpo.blogspot.com/2011/05/gwangjang-market-jongno-5-gaseoul.html
http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=644742&extra=page%3D1&page=4 --> gambar kain silk kat Gwanjang market

Kedai kain Hyun Woo : http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=644742&extra=page%3D1&page=37 - post #918

Direction to Hyun Woo Silk - taken from Zarina's blog :
http://budgettravel2korea.blogspot.com/2012/10/where-to-buy-korean-silk.html

8) K-pop merchandise

i) kuar exit 5 hoehyeon station (line 4),kuar jek pusing kanan,jalan terus smpai nmpak 'i' counter.jln terus lagik smpai nmpak kedai jual accesories (corner),terus lagik,belah kanan sebaris ngan kedai accesories td

ii) Myeongdong station underground shopping : kuar kat myeongdong station,tuju arah exit 4 (ada lorong pertama belah kanan) sblum kuar exit,ada kat lorong tuh ada kedai jual CD

9) Doota - http://www.doota.com/en/index.do?_method=main

For souvenirs :
Doota - To buy accessories, beauty and souvenirs (5 Floor)
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Subway line 2,4,5) Exit 14.

Cerestar - building ni btol2 belakang doota dia mcm kurang org sket compare to doota tp kat 1st floor ade kedai jual souvenir ... kedai tu msk jek main entrance yg belah kiri, ade 3 org chinese girls yg jaga Last edited by azradiza on 14-1-2013 06:04 PM

azradiza · Post time 14-1-2013 04:53 PM

What to eat - Part 1

*Note - segala info pasal makanan yg diletakkan disini adelah yg dirasakan tidak terdapat sumber2 yg tidak halal and boleh dimakan oleh muslim. Harus diingatkan, untuk mendapatkan tanda 'HALAL' pada setiap restaurant tu adelah sangat2 impossible kecuali kedai2 di Itaewon. Oleh itu, jika anda meragui kandungan makanan dikedai2 yg tiada tanda halal, eloklah makan di Itaewon sahaja.

Ingredients coding to determine whether the food is halal/not - credit to forumer naqies

Please take note this coffee is NOT HALAL sebab ade ingredient yg meragukan.It is currently sold in all convenience stores. Semua coffee brand Let's Be ni mmg dah takleh minum ... dia ada mcm2 kaler ekceli... hijau la.. coklat la

Instant rice utk dimakan dengan serunding, sambal ikan bilis
Available at any convenience store .
Price : 1,200 to 2,000 depends on size

Itaewon Area

Nasihat dari student kat sane, jangan makan dekat Mr.Kebab sebelah Foreigner Mart tu... sebab owner tu bukan muslim

Dubai Restaurant
Address: Seoul-si Yongsan-gu Itaewon 1-dong 127-2
Tel: 02-798-9277
Direction: Subway Line 6, Itaewon Station Exit 3, 5 minutes’ walk

Usmania International Restaurant
Address: Seoul-si Yongsan-gu Itaewon-dong 119-7
Tel: 02-798-7155
Direction: Subway Line 6, Itaewon Station Exit 1, 5 minutes’ walk

Arabian Restaurant
Address: Seoul-si Yongsan-gu Itaewon-dong 123-21
Tel: 02-798-1385
Direction: Subway Line 6, Itaewon Station Exit 2, 5 minutes’ walk

Taj Palace
Address: Seoul-si Yongsan-gu Itaewon-dong 132-2
Tel: 02-790-5786
Direction: Subway Line 6, Itaewon Station Exit 3, 5 minutes’ walk

Wazwan
Indian restaurant - next to the Islamic mosque in Itaewon. Serves a variety of authentically flavored Indian food at a reasonable price. Their special set menu is especially popular. It includes samosa (dumplings), tandoori chicken, curry, Indian rice, and dessert.
Address: Seoul-si Yongsan-gu Hannam-dong 732-151
Tel: 02-798-1253
Direction: Subway Line 6, Itaewon Station, Exit 3, 10 minutes’ walk

Salam
Turkish cuisine in Korea. It offers kebabs of beef and lamb, as well as other lamb dishes served with vegetables. The Salam course comes with Merjimek soup, kebab, Coban salatasi (a refreshing salad of cubed tomato, sweet peppers, and other vegetables), ayran (slightly salty yogurt drink), tea, and cookie.
Address: Seoul-si Yongsan-gu Hannam-dong 732-21
Tel: 02-793-4323
Direction: Subway Line 6, Itaewon Station, Exit 3, 10 minutes’ walk

Murree Korea Muslim Food
Indian & Korean food
Direction : Itaewon station exit 3..go straight until jumpa 'fire engine' building...turn right before the building..go straight smpai jumpa salam bakery on your right. go straight (uphill) lagik until end of building (on the left side)..turn left....go straight...restaurant muree (on your right) is in front of islamic center shop.
Gambar: http://mforum4.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=602553&extra=page%3D1&page=69

Foreign restaurant - HALAL
-ade buffet 10,000W
- Northen India cuisine. Sentiasa pasang video clip shah ruk khan & se angkatan dgnnya.
- Roti nan yg sedap.
Direction : exit 3 , itaewon station, straight sampai jumpa 1 simpang (seberang tu ade Itaewon fire station) turn right..jalan terus sikit jer belah kanan ader salam bakery...belah kiri ade foreign restauran tu.

Marrakesh night
Morroccon food
Direction : exit 4, across from GECKO's bar (2nd floor)
lunch/dinner from 11am to 11pm
buffet : fri, sat and sun (price krw 17000 included tax)
Gambar : http://mforum4.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=602553&extra=page%3D1&page=69

Ankara Picnic - kedai kebab
Direction : betul2 sebelah tepi exit #3 Itaewon station
Gambar : http://mforum4.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=602553&extra=page%3D1&page=69

Siti Sarah Restaurant
Menu : Malay food

Direction: Same direction as Murree's except that this restaurant is on the left hand side of the road, nearly opposite Murree ...

Myeongdong Area

MR Pizza
myeongdong station exit 6..kiri..first lorong sebelah kanan. masuk lorong kanan tu nampak sign board mr pizza.
menu bleh order seafood pizza or vegetarian pizza.

PORRIDGE AT MYEONGDONG:
Direction: line 4 (myeongdong station) - exit 6....jalan ke arah kiri...straight......turn right at 1st junction.
kedai tuh terletak dlm 30 mtr dr juntion...second floor.
harga : 8,000 - 10,000 won

유가네 (YUKANEY)
Dish : cholpan poggembab (nasi goreng)
ingredient: nasi putih,seafood,sedikit sayur, kochujang,kimchi, bijan, minyak bijan, butter untuk menggoreng
side dish: buchim (tepung gandum+kimchi)
harga: 5000 won perhead...
Direction: Myeondong Station exit #7 ... jalan stret sikit sampai main road myeongdong tu... nampak Migliore kat belah kiri.. jalan sampai junction yg ade Nature Republic besar kat belah kiri... turun right .. jalan stret sampai first junction belah kiri... masuk junction belah kiri tu...jalan sket, nanti nampak kedai ni kat belah kiri... signboard kaler kuning + orange ... ade gambar ayam kat signboard tu...

Depan kedai:

Mushidonna to-ppo-kei

Direction:
Keluar dr exit 7 Myeongdong jln ke arah main road... lalu Nature Republic (kalau toleh belakang nampak Hotel Pasific kat sebelah sana nun)....jalan terus sampai nampak Teenie Weenie belah kiri , masuk simpang kiri selepas Teenie Weenie tu. Jalan depan hingga nampak kedai Less or more masuk simpang kanan sebelum less or more tu... jln sikit kedepan akan nampak Saffron belah kiri dan Mushidonna(color purple) ni belah kanan tingkat 1 (signboard bwh dia tak ada tulis in english tp ada lambang SBS... naik tingkat 1 akan nampak signboard tu dlm kedai... menu ada dlm english staff pun paham english sikit sikit....ni signboard dlm kedai..

Signboard kedai

ni makanan yg we all order seafood tobboki

habis makan toboki ni dia akan goreng nasi pulak...

Name Kedai:
Direction : Try to find kedai 'ARTBOX', tak silap area2 Myeongdong Theather punye simpang 4 tuh. Jual Nakji (Sotong). Kedai gambo sotong tu ye kat 2F.. but kadang2 tu ramai and kene que. Make sure masa nak order tu mention taknak daging atau benda yg kita tak boleh makan ye..basically kedai ni aku perasan dah paham dah bile kita kata tanak daging. Oso, dulu menu dia takdok English but now latest aku gi bulan 1 arituh dah ade tulis english..hehe..kalo rase was was jugak sila jangan makan ye

Gambar kedai & makanan:

Namdaemun Area

Kebab dekat Namdaemun
Kluar exit 6 kat station Hoehyeon, jalan terus je, no belok2,nanti jumpe kedai nih-credit to zafira for the direction and pics

Uncle's grilled fish

Direction : Hoehyeon(namdaemun) exit 4 ... kedai dia belah kiri..memang bleh nampak dri exit tu..tepi tu je

menu

side dishes..leh tambah..sedap yg mcam fish cake tu

yg warna kuning/putih tu sedap sgt..telor..yg satu lagi tu sup kimchi..ikan bakar die terbaik
siap bagi service air yakult lagi

Last edited by azradiza on 2-5-2013 04:48 PM

azradiza · Post time 14-1-2013 04:53 PM

What to eat - Part 2

Dongdaemun Area

Kedai Ikan bakar - 전주식당 - jeonju sikdang - jeonju restaurant
Location : Dongdaemun Station
Direction : kalo korang keluar dr exit 8 of dongdaemun station. akan nmpk construction hotel JW Marriot seoul. dr situ jalan terus menyusuri cheong stream tu. tak payah lintas jalan. btw, harus ingt keluar je dr exit 8 tu ade 1 jambatan stream. anggap jmbtan tu sbgai jambatan pertama. jalan terus...then, akan nmpk jambatan kedua. terus belok kanan. akan nmpk signboard kaler kuning kecik je kalo x silap. ade jalan kecik ke kiri kat situ. dan dan tu jugak akan nmpk ramai org jual ikan bakar...hihii. tadaaa dh jmpe! You will see the restaurant's name 전주식당 - jeonju sikdang - jeonju restaurant. It's beside 호남집 - Honam jib

Menu list:
식사류 - siksaryoo - menu
전주 비빔밥 - jeonju bibimbap - price n/a
낙지 백반 - nakji baekban -  octopus dish - 7,000 won
제육 볶음 - jeyook bokkeum - stir fried pork - 6,000 won
오징어 볶음- ojingo bokkeum - stir fried squid - 6,000 won
청국장- cheong guk jang - fermented bean paste stew (smelly) - 5,000  won
김치 짜개 - kimchi jjigae - kimchi stew - 5,000 won
부대 찌개 - budae jjigae - military stew ( a long history here) -  5,000 won
순두부 찌개 - sundubu jjigae - soft tofu stew - 5,000 won
된장 찌개- dwenjang jjigae - soybean paste stew - 5,000 won
꽁치 백반- kkongchi baekban - Pacific saury /mackerel pike (a type of fish) dish - 6,000 won
고등어 백반 - godengo baekban - mackerel dish - 6,000  won
삼치 백반- samchi baekban - japanese spanish mackerel dish - 6,000 won
굴비 백반- gulbi baekban - dried yellow corvina (fish) dish -  6,000  won
안주류 - anjuryoo - snack/appetizer menu (normally served with alcoholic beverages)
백반 - baekban - meal with a bowl of rice, soup, and side dishes

Credit to zarina's blog : http://budgettravel2korea.blogspot.com/2011/01/grilled-fish-restaurant-dongdaemun.html

Pizza Plus - halal pizza
Location : Dongdaemun station
Direction : take exit #5, 3rd shop after Shinhan bank

Sindang Area

Name kedai : Sindang Dong Ttokpuukki Town
Location : Subway Line 6, Sindang station Exit 8.

Ni dish nye - Rapukki

Sinchon area

1) Loving hut , Sinchon - Vegetarian food : http://lovinghut.kr/kr/index.php?&lang=_en
Direction : take exit # 2 at Sinchon station. Walk for about 3-4 blocks. Pass Starbucks and you'll see Loving Hut on your left.

Brown noodle

Cold Noodle

Yeouido area

Kui Kui, Yeouido

Direction : National Assembly Station, Line 9, Exit 4. Go straight; cross a road till you see an apartment next to KBS, turn right and find Kui kui restaurant (5 minutes walking). It’s actually opposite to KBS and if you are lucky you might see Korean artist around

Source : http://togekucai.blogspot.com/20 ... n-seoul-part-1.html

Insadong

Ohsaegaehyang - vegetarian restaurant @ Insadong 12 gil
Direction : Dari Jongno 3(sam)-ga station, kalo sampai dr insadong 1 gil jln je teros along the street sampai jumpe insadong 12 gil then nampak ssamziegil belah kanan, masok simpang kanan ssamziegil, jalan je terus je and restoran tu kat ujung. ade tulis vegetarian restaurant.

akan nampak banyk signboard kedai2...
masok kene bukak kasot n smpn kasot dlm almari wane putih belah kanan pintu masok kedai tu..

Hongdae Area

1) Dokdo Jjukkumi - in hangul '독도 쭈꾸미'

Direction : Kedai ni berhadapan dgn Istanbul Kebab , Hongik University station exit 9
Dish : seafood

Gambar depan kedai Dokdo Jjukkumi :

Kami order sotong (jjukkumi) saja dan diberikan makanan sampingan seperti jagung, burnt rice dan sayur2 :

Lebih kurang 150m dari exit 9 Hong-ik station (line 2)

2) Code Fish Stew Restaurant

Location : Hongik University Station exit #1

Menu

Ni makanan yg aku makan.. aku amek 1 set daegu gee-ree stew (boleh pilih nak spicy atau tak. aku amek spicy... kalau yg xspicy kuah dia putih) dan 1 set almari (telur dadar)

Last edited by azradiza on 24-4-2013 03:04 PM

azradiza · Post time 14-1-2013 04:53 PM

K-Pop / K-drama related matters

1) How to go to MBC Music core : http://aa-chan.net/blog/2009/08/08/mbc-music-core-by-a-foreigner-88/

2) “Lie to Me” – A Twosome place Dessert Café. The outlet is said to be the Gangnam Branch. Take Line 2 Gangnam Station Exit 4 walk 100m ahead.

3) Bench kissing scene in Secret Garden - The Seas Hotel & Resort Jeju :http://dramatomy.com/2011/06/dramatomy-jejudo/

4) FullHouse set : http://tecchinvie.livejournal.com/13410.html

Blog forumer whiteberry : http://fidajacob.blogspot.com/ --> Look for Day 2 entry

Directions:
- From Incheon Airport, go to Exit 5 kat tingkat 3 departure hall and take bus number 223 (1000 won)
- Tell the driver you want to go to Sammok Sonchakjang / 삼목 선착장
- Turun kat Unseo Station (운서역) , ambil bus number 710. Bayar 1000 won.
- Turun kat Sammok Sonchakjang / 삼목 선착장 / Jetti Sammok (stesen ada lebih kurang 23 stesen tgk je signboard atau masa naik bas terus bagitau driver nak turun jeti Sammok Sonchakjang / 삼목 선착장.

- Naik ferry (one trip per hour) ke Sindo Island. You have to pay when you go back from Sindo Island (3600 won)
- masa naik ferry ni ko bagitau kat org dlm ferry tu suruh bagitau bila sampai pulau Sin (sebutan Shin-do) nanti jadi macam aku pulau pegi round pulau2 ulang balik sampai 1 jam lebih hahaha...
- Take the bus at Sindo port (1000 won). The bus has the name plate "Full House" / 풀하우스
- Get off at the bus stop (don't worry, the driver will tell you)
- Rent the bicycle (3000 won) and ride the bicycle to the filming set
(semalam aku pegi jalan kaki je tak naik beskal pun... panggil2 takde org kuar pun..
- Pay 5000 won to enter the house

Direction / comments dari forumer Eyka:
kalau dari seoul amik ler bas pegi incheon airport... tempat full house tu mmg dekat dgn incheon airport... rasanya takde direct bas ke jeti tu dari seoul (seoul-incheon airport 1jam, incheon airport-jeti 15min)

nak senang naik jer teksi dari incheon airport tu ke Jeti Sammok (Sammok Sonchakjang).. tak ingat lak berapa hg tambang 4k kot

kalau naik bas kena tukar 2 bas.. aventure skit... hehe.. naik bas no. 223 turun kat Unseo Station (masa naik bas ni mesti bgtau driver ko nak pegi jeti sammok.. otomatik dia akan turunkan ko kat tempat sepatutnya).. kat Unseo Station ni naik bas no. 710 dan turun kat jeti tu... jgn lupa bgtau driver sbb bas ni lalu tepi pantai... nanti taktau yg mana satu lak sbb dekat jer...

5) Dream High filming set : http://babypops.wordpress.com/2011/06/13/dream-high-filming-set/#more-558

Direction:

- Dangsan Station ( Line 2) exit #6.
- Take bus no 1082 & tell the driver you want to go to 'Dream high set-chang'. The journey will take about an hour

6) Personal Taste 'Sanggojae' house

Direction:
- Located in Bukchon Hanok Village
- You need to exit from exit 2 at Anguk Station. Walk straight up until you reach a pharmacy, then you turn in, you will see the whole street Korean traditional old house, you walk up all the way and turn right, turn right again, and here you are at Sanggojae!
- Rumah ni no 43

7) You've fallen for me - their houses in Bukchon hanok village : http://littlemisshoo.com/?p=736

8) Hallyu Museum - to be opened soon : http://www.allkpop.com/2012/04/hallyu-museum-to-open-near-incheon-airport

9) Cube Cafe
Direction : line 7, exit #9 Cheongdam station

1st landmark gucci

2nd landmark coffee bean

akan jumpe JYP on the way tu

Finallly

10) Maps and direction to SM Town building

Direction : From the Apgujeong Rodeo station, SM Town Building is the uphill direction. Use EXIT 2. Walk straight ahead and you’ll see the SM Town Building.

The SM Town Building is just right beside the KIA Motors building.

11) Maps to JPY Entertainment

Direction : can exit at Apgujeong Rodeo station as per in the map

12) Maps to FNC Entertainment

Direction : can exit at Apgujeong Rodeo station as per in the map

13) Map to YG Entertainment

Direction : Hapjeong station exit 8 as per in the map

Last edited by azradiza on 22-2-2013 09:13 AM

azradiza · Post time 14-1-2013 04:53 PM

All About Jeju

Info about Jeju :
http://www.jejuolle.org:8080/eng/about/ab_jeju.html
http://english.jeju.go.kr/
http://www.jejudotourguide.com/book.html

Link utk Jeju guidebook and Jeju Map : http://www.4shared.com/folder/lnTBhoKF/Jeju_Info.htm

How to get to Jeju island

By Plane :
1) Korean Airlines - depart from Gimpo Airport.
2) Asiana - depart from Gimpo Airport.
3) Eastarjet - can book only up to 2 and a half months in advance : http://www.eastarjet.com/book/index.htm
-depart from Gimpo
4) Jeju Air - depart from Gimpo
5) Air Busan

Website domestic budget airlines korea kalau siapa nak dari seoul fly to jeju cheaper than korean air or asiana.
http://www.attitudetravel.com/southkorea/lowcostairlines/

By Ferry: http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/TR/TR_EN_5_1_5_1.jsp
1) From Incheon - about 13 hours
2) From Mokpo - about 5 hours

Tourist attractions

1) Seongsan Iiculbong

2) Seopjikoji

3) Seongeup Folk Village

4) Mysterious Road

5) Teddy Bear Museum

6) Mount Halla

7) Manjanggul Lava Tube

8) Kimnyoung Maze Park

9) O'sulloc grean tea museum

10) Cheonjiyeon Fall

11) Saeseoum Olle

12) Sangumburi Crater

13) Jeju Loveland

14) Jeju's Glass Castle

15) Mara-do - an island that hold a plaque that marks Korea's southernmost point

16) Chocolate Museum

17) Trick Art Museum

18) Samyang Black Sand Beach

19) Jeongbang Waterfall

Transportation

Taxi for hire in Jeju :
1) Richard Kim - recommended by Lonely Planet
Local Mobile:010-3710-0065, International Mobile:+82-10-3710-0065
E-mail:[email protected]

2) Kim Hi Hyung
Local mobile : 010-2693-9461
E-mail :[email protected]
130k for 8 hrs

3) Wan Mons - Dia fluent cakap English. Dia kata dia dlm hotel line for 18 years. Orgnya agak berumur. Dlm mid 40's
email: [email protected]
HP: +82-10-3697-2303

4) Mr HAN JEONG YONG - can speak english, friendly and good with dslr cameras
HP : 010-2082-0095
Email: [email protected]
130k won utk 9hrs.

Jeju Public Bus :
http://bus.jeju.go.kr/internet_2012_eng/main.jsp
http://www.thelostwanderer.com/2 ... in-jeju-island.html

Where to stay

Seogwipo-si
-best coz byk attraction tak begitu jauh
-about 45 minutes from airport
-dari Jeju airport nak ke hostel di Seogwiop seram , lalu bukit2 & gunung2 takde lampu sunyi takde keta

1. Hiking Inn : http://www.hikinginn.com/efee.html
Forumer's review :
http://mforum.cari.com.my/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=654327&extra=page%3D1&page=83 - post#2063

Not recommened by many forumers due to rude owner and the condition of the guesthouse itself.

2. Tae Gong Gak Inn Guest house - good reviews from Tripadvisor

3. HK Jeju III : http://www.hkjeju.com/jeju3/index.php?lengs=en

4. The Third Day Pension

Review :
http://mforum.cari.com.my/forum. ... ra=page%3D1&page=62 -->post#1545

Jeju-si
- dekat dengan airport
- happening nite life

1. Yeha Guesthouse : http://www.yehaguesthouse.com/service/main/main.php?lang=eng
Forumer's review : http://mforum4.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=602553&extra=page%3D1&page=70
Forumer's review : http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=644742&extra=page%3D1&page=65 - post#1619

2. Greenday Guesthouse : fb dia http://www.facebook.com/jejugreenday?v=info

3. HK Jeju I : http://www.hkjeju.com/jeju1/index.php?lengs=en

4. HK Jeju II : http://www.hkjeju.com/jeju2/index.php?lengs=en
Review :
http://www.thelostwanderer.com/2012/09/accommodation-in-jeju-island.html
http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/HKjeju/Jeju-Island/61233/reviews

5. B&B Pan I : http://www.facebook.com/BnB.PAN
http://www.hostels.com/hostels/j ... opertyAnchor=p68258

Review : http://mforum.cari.com.my/forum. ... ra=page%3D1&page=25 --> post# 607

What to eat

1) Baghdad Restaurant (Halal) : http://www.12fly.com.my/2011/09/rocky-romance-of-jeju-islanddiscovery-of-halal-cuisine-in-jeju-island/

2) Kedai jual king crab - sebaris dengan HKJeju Guesthouse

3. Salam.. nk share lunch masa kt jeju. nama kedai tah lew.. sowey.. tpi haizzz attached name card & gmbr kedai ya.. kedai ni hny dlm 10min dr jeju airport.. mr han, taxi driver yg bw..

nin dia apa yg haizzz mkn.. set utk 3-4 org.. harga kt board 55000won tpi bila byar jadi 59000won.. toh le.. :p
bagi haizzz set ni sgt2 murah.. makan pun x abis.. ni B4 masak.. sotong tu masih hidup ya... merayau-rayau nk keluar dr pot.. uhukk.. **aya, ok tak..

**

after.. ready to eat..

Tour service in Jeju

1) Yeha Tour : www.yehatour.com

You can get a special discount if you book all (DAY TOUR ＋ YEHA GUESTHOUSE) thru our system separately.
※Yeha Guesthouse : Family Room – 70,000 krw per night for 2 pax/ 80,000 krw per night for 3 pax (The price of room is same weekday and weekend)

※Yeha Bus Tour –
1 Day Tour booking                   2 Days Tour booking
Original Price       79,000 krw       158,000 krw
Discount Price       69,000 krw    128,000 krw

-Remark: You can get a discount if you stay at Yeha Guesthouse.

2) Discover Korea : http://discoverkorea.co.kr/discover/jeju/eco3.htm
3) JejuDo Tour Guide
email : [email protected]
http://www.jejudotourguide.com/contact.html

Jeju City Tour Bus

☞ Period: March 2 - May 31, 2012 - trial run
☞ Time: 08:00 – 17:00 / 1-hour intervals
☞ Departure Point: Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal
(Directions: Take Bus 100 from the bus stop in front of the Gate 1 of Jeju International Airport.
/ Travel time: 15 minutes)
☞ Fare: Adults 5000 won, Children 3000 won
☞ Tour Route
Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal -> Jeju Starlight World Park and Planetarium -> Halla Ecological Forest -> Saryeoni Forest Path -> Jeju Stone Park -> Jeju Jeolmul Recreational Forest -> Roe Deer Observation Center -> Jeju 4.3 Peace Park -> Jeju National Museum -> Gukje Pier -> Jeju Dongmun Traditional Market -> Gwandeokjeong Pavilion -> Seomun Market ->Yongduam Rock -> Jeju International Airport –> Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal

Last edited by azradiza on 2-5-2013 08:11 AM

azradiza · Post time 14-1-2013 04:54 PM

All About Jeju - Part 2 :

Car Rental in Jeju

Need to have international license - can apply in JPJ - pay about RM150 for 1 year license
Just bawak gambar dengan copy IC dan Copy lesen, and isi borang dekat JPJ

Car rental desks are located at the Arrival Lobby (1 st floor) of the Domestic Terminal at Jeju International Airport . Four companies operate here and prices are nearly all the same. Cars can be reserved and rented at these desks. ① Inquire at the Jeju International Airport car rental desk and fill out a rental contract → ② Check the car condition and fuel level together with an employee of the car rental company and sign the contract → ③ Drive around Jeju Island → ④ Check the car condition and fuel level together with an employee of car rental company → ⑤ Return the car to the Jeju International Airport parking lot.

Car rental company	Telephone number
Jeju Rent a Car	+82-64-742-3307
Kumho Rent a Car	+82-64-743-8107
Jeju Car Rental Union	+82-64-747-4301
AVIS Rent a Car	+82-64-749-3322

Avis Rent a Car
Phone inquiries and reservations : 1544-1600 (Korean only)
Website inquiries and reservations : www.avis.co.kr ( Korean, English)

Kumho Rent a Car
Phone inquiries and reservations : 1588-1230 (Korean only)
Website inquiries and reservations : www.kumhorent.com (Korean , English)

http://www.ktkumhorent.com/eng/main/main.jsp --> register jadi member dalam website dia
bleh dapat murah. berbaloi sangat pakai nih sbb GPS english dengan dapat free wifi dalam kereta (masa nak book, add eggunit: benda nih jadi wifi free dalam kereta)

You have to keyed in your passport number sebab you are not Korean. After tick foreigner, column Resident Registration letak passport number. Klu nak more details blh email Chelsea Joo dari KUMHO di [email protected]. Dia fasih tulis english.

Cara2 nak sewa kete kat jeju --> masa kat airport Jeju, carik kaunter mana u sewa keta
nanti dia akan suruh naik shuttle bus pergi dekat tempat sewa kereta

Last edited by azradiza on 2-5-2013
Tips/Tricks/Something worth knowing

1. Reasonable air ticket from Gimpo to Jeju ~ RM200-RM300 - anything more than this is consider expensive

2. At least spend 2 days in Jeju to cover the major tourist hotspots ... for leisure travel, recommended to spend at least one week

3.

Gambar & reviews from forumers:
http://mforum4.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=625476&extra=page%3D1&page=73 - Post #1813 onwards
http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=644742&extra=page%3D1&page=78 - post#1943
http://mforum.cari.com.my/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=654327&extra=page%3D1&page=40 --> post#998
http://mforum.cari.com.my/forum. ... ;extra=&page=32

Blogs about Jeju :
http://www.thelostwanderer.com/2012/10/transportation-in-jeju-island.html Last edited by azradiza on 2-5-2013 08:11 AM

azradiza · Post time 14-1-2013 04:54 PM

All About Busan

Busan Tour e-book : http://www.citytourbusan.com/citytour_2010/eng/05.guide/06.asp
Busan City-Culture & Tourism : http://etour.busan.go.kr/content/00main/main.jsp
Dynamic Busan : http://english.busan.go.kr/
Busan Map : http://lookatkorea.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/BUSAN_tourist_map.jpg

Busan Masjid
Busan Masjid was the second masjid to open in Korea. It was built in 1980 with financial support from Ali Fellaq, the former minister of finance of Libya .
Address : 30-1, Namsan-dong, Geumjeong-gu, Busan
Tel : +82- 51- 518-9991

How to get to Busan

1) From Incheon International Airport
At the bus station outside gate 10C, take a limousine bus bound for Gyeongju (08:00~21:00/ Fare: 36,300 won/ Travel time: 5 hours, 30 minutes) → Get off at Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal

2) From Seoul
By Train - From Seoul Station to Busan - take Korail : http://www.korail.com/kr_pass.jsp

Train fares from Seoul to Busan

If you plan to stay / travelling around by train for a number of days, it is recommended to take Korail Pass as it is way cheaper than single journey ticket.

Tourist attractions

1) Busan City Tour bus : http://www.citytourbusan.com/citytour_2010/eng/

2) Haeundae Beach : http://etour.busan.go.kr/content/sub01/01.jsp

3) Taejongdae : http://english.yeongdo.go.kr/02culture/04_01.asp

Direction : Take Metro Line No.1 and get off at Nampo-dong.(Exit 6) -> Take Bus No.8, 13 or 30

4) Gwangalli Beach : http://etour.busan.go.kr/content/sub02/01.jsp

5) Jagalchi Fish market

Direction :
Jagalchi Station exit #10

6) Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) Square

7) Gukje Market

8) Songdo : http://etour.busan.go.kr/content/sub08/01.jsp

Direction : Take Metro Line No. 1 and get off at Jagalchi.(Exit 3) . Take Bus No. 96

9) Shinsegae shopping mall - the biggest in the world

10) Yongdusan park - Busan Tower

11) 8 Views of Yeongdo : http://english.yeongdo.go.kr/02culture/03_01.asp

12) City Cruise : http://english.busan.go.kr/04_transportation/04_08.jsp

13) Busan Aquarium : http://www.busanaquarium.com/eng/index.html#

Direction:
Haeundae Station (Busan Subway Line 2), Exit 3 or 5.
Busan Aquarium is located 10min from the station.

Admission fees:
Adult : 18,000
Student : 16,000
Children : 13,000

Transportation

Busan Subway : http://www.subway.busan.kr/english/main/

Where to stay

1. Blue Backpackers Hostel : www.busanbackpackers.com
2. Pusan Inn Motel : http://www.pusaninn.com/eng/introduction.htm - 200m from Busan train station
Forumers review :
http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=654327&extra=page%3D1&page=12 -> post#299
http://mforum.cari.com.my/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=679038&extra=&page=9 --> post#206
http://mforum.cari.com.my/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=679038&extra=page%3D1&page=10 --> post#227, #230

3. Mr. Egg Hostel : http://www.mregghostel.com/
4. Zen Backpackers : http://www.zenbackpackers.com/
5. The Planet Guesthouse : http://www.earthlinghome.com/en/ --> women only
6. Indy House : www.indyhouse.net
Review :
http://mforum.cari.com.my/forum. ... ra=page%3D1&page=26 --> post #627 onwards

What to eat

Samarkand restaurant
Direction :
Once you exit out from exit 10 in Busan Station. Walk around 200 meters from the station and you could find the restaurant. It is an azerbijan restaurant thus expect russian menu apart from kebab. The owner can speak afghan, arabic and korean.

Kebab House - next to Busan mosque

Wazwan - indian dish
Address : Busan-si Geumjeong-gu Jangjeon 3(sam)-dong 420-23
Direction : Busan Subway Line 1, Busan University Station Exit 3, 5 minutes walk

Aile Mediterranea Halal Food (Turkish food!)
Direction:
KSU subway exit 3. Turn right, go down one block and take your first left. Restaurant is on the third floor on your right. You’ll see a kebab stand outside

Loving Hut Busan - vegetarian restaurants - various locations
http://lovinghut.kr/kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=restaurants_kr_en&lang=_en&sca=Busan&page=2&page=1

Jagalchi Market
- seafood stalls along this market Last edited by azradiza on 18-4-2013 08:20 AM

azradiza · Post time 14-1-2013 04:54 PM

Private tourist guides in South Korea

(1) ex-MAS, part time tourist guide kat korea, wife buat phD kat sana. naik kia carnival (kalau ramai boleh amik van). jaga waktu solat

nama: hanizul (gabung nama laki bini kot)
email : [email protected]
phone : +8210-5549-2876

mungkin charge lebih kat transport tp memudahkan utk bawak org2 tua. kalau ramai lg leh share rege.prefer bawak famili & orang2 tua.Boleh buat intercity travel kat korea, seoul ke busan etc.

(2) student

nama : abdul haddie
phone no kat korea: 010-8330-7463

http://tour-travelkorea.blogspot.com/

3) Forumer exodus90 - Email :  [email protected]
available  bulan1-bulan2 2013

4) http://jelajahkorea.blogspot.com/

5) http://ppmkonline.net/tnt/

6) Hanif : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mister-Korea/136238566477781
Email : [email protected]
Mobile : +82 10-3233-3117

7) Student - Nasihah : [email protected]

8) Student :
Email : [email protected]
Untuk maklumat lanjut, boleh terus rujuk FB page kami:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cuti-cuti-Korea/291394034237071

9) Zarina
http://budgettravel2korea.blogspot.kr/p/tourist-guide.html
Email : zemoneko[at]gmail[dot]com

Airport Taxi for Hire

1) Driver taxi ni pandai cakap Bahasa Indon sebab 15 tahun duk Indonesia, 2 tahun duk M'sia.  Haku ada ambik no contact dia... kalo berminat korang bole call je dia...email dia xde...  Dia kata bole ambik n hantar sebab dia duk kt Incheon.. Hari tu haku bayar 60,000.

Bapak Bae Dae Yoel
Tel:  010 - 8008 5831

vehicle type : van

2) 70k from gh to Airport

Maps

Seoul interactive map : http://emap.visitkorea.or.kr/Scripts/EngMap.aspx
Seoul Travel Mate - for iPhone : http://itunes.apple.com/my/app/seoul-travel-mate/id386658379?mt=8
Jihachul - Korea Subway Route Map for iPhone : http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jihachul-korea-subway-route/id325924444?mt=8

Map Downtown Seoul

To Itaewon mosque

Myeongdong station vicinity

Zebra crossing from 6015 airport bus stop

Insadong

Itaewon

Apgujeong

Visit Korea' and ' i Tour Seoul' phone apps

what u have to do is = buy smartphone + subscribe data plan + install apps ni...amik la dr play store google or itunes ye....than..sila lah travel ke Korea dgn senang lenang..hehee..i've practice this now. Tak perlu nak tulis2 note ke print ke...again...save the earth!! phewiitt~~~~

basically apps 'visit korea' and 'i tour Seoul' very helpful to those yg xde masa nak wat research and bace2 semua buku tu. Semua info is in there..sambil2 jalan kaki ke mane2, smbil dok lam LRT pun bleh tgk info2 yg ade dlm ni..

further cite bleh refer kat sini ye..http://myoutsteps.blogspot.com/2012/10/guide-book-subway-map-korea.html Last edited by azradiza on 14-1-2013 06:14 PM

azradiza · Post time 14-1-2013 04:54 PM

Seasonal Attractions - Spring & Summer

Best spring time destinations
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_6.jsp?cid=706450

Promotional video from KTO

1) Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival : http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_2_1.jsp?cid=700464

Direction :
1. National Assembly Station (Subway Line 9), Exit 1.
2. Yeouinaru Station (Subway Line 5), Exit 1.
3. Yeouido Station (Subway Line 5 or 9), Exit 2.

Yeouido Cherry Blossom festival date for previous years - info for those expecting cherry blossom in April

1996 - 4/12
1997 - 4/13
1998 - 4/9
1999 - 4/14
2000 - 4/15
2001 - 4/13
2002 - 4/14
2003 - 4/15
2004 - 4/13
2005 - 4/17
2006 - 4/8 - 4/12
2008 - 4/2 - 4/11
2009 - 4/3 - 4/18
2011 - 4/13 - 4/17
2012 - 4/13 - 4/17
2013 - 4/12 - 4/18

2) Namsan Park

The Namsan Circular Road, which connects the Namsan Library to Palgakjeong Pavilion and the National Theater in Jangchung-dong, offers a beautiful scenic route lined with forsythias, azaleas, and cherry blossoms. Despite its height of 262 meters above sea level, Mt. Namsan is a fairly easy walk.

The walk from Namsan Library at the bottom to Palgakjeong Pavilion at the summit takes about 40 minutes. You may also take the cable car or the Namsan shuttle bus to the top, which offers a fantastic view of Seoul.

3) Kyunghee University

Direction :
Hoegi Station (Subway Line 1), Exit 1

Blogs
http://www.lomography.com/magazine/locations/2011/05/31/kyunghee-university-the-most-beautiful-campus-in-korea
http://budgettravel2korea.blogspot.com/2010/04/cherry-blossoms-at-kyunghee-university.html
http://roboseyo.blogspot.com/2009/04/best-cherry-blossom-pictureskyunghee.html Last edited by azradiza on 5-4-2013 01:55 PM

azradiza · Post time 14-1-2013 04:54 PM

Seasonal Attractions - Autumn

2012 Autumn Foliage

Info from KTO:

The Korea Meteorological Administration has announced that autumn foliage will make its appearance 1~5 days later than it has in previous years. The foliage, changing of colors in leaves, normally peaks 2 weeks after the process begins, and its timing differs by region.

This year, the foliage is expected to arrive in early October in the eastern region, mid-October in the central region, and late October in the western region. The changing of colors in leaves on mountains in each region will also resemble the foliage schedule. For instance, Seoraksan Mountain will have its first foliage starting October 2nd and peak foliage starting October 17th; Jirisan Mountain will have its first foliage starting October 10th and peak foliage starting October 18th; and Naejangsan Mountain will have its first foliage starting October 25th and peak foliage starting November 6th.

* First foliage = 20% of a given area’s foliage has changed colors
* Peak foliage = 80% or more of a given area’s foliage has changed colors

Courtesy of: Korea Meteorological Administration ([url=http://www.kma.go.kr/]www.kma.go.kr[/url])

Where to enjoy autumn leaves in Seoul
http://ajummasjournal.blogspot.com/2010/11/where-to-enjoy-autumn-leaves-in-seoul.html

1) Gyeongbukgung

2) Deuksugung Stone Wall

Direction : Exit 3 or 12, Deoksugung Station, Line 1 or 2

3) Samcheongdong Road

4) Yeouido Park

5) Yonsei University

Direction:
Sinchon station exit # 3. Walk straight for about 10 minutes until you reach the university front gate

6) Secret Garden, Changdeukgung

7) Parks around Seoul

Where to enjoy autumn leaves outside Seoul
http://x-clusive.sg/2011/08/16/autumn-getaway-spots-in-korea/

1) Nami Island

2) Seoraksan ( Mount Sorak)

3) Odaesan

Direction :
From Dong Seoul BusTerminal take a bus to Jinbu (06:32-20:05, depart every 30~40 min, ride 2 hrs 15 mins).
Take a bus bound for Mt. Odaesan or Woljeongsa & Naksansa at Jinbu Bus Terminal (12 times a day, 15 min ride).

4) Jirisan Mountain

Direction :
From Gurye Train Station (Jeollanam-do Province), take City Bus bound for Gurye-eup. Transfer to the bus bound for Yeongoksa Temple or Piagol Valley at Gurye Bus Terminal (first bus 6:40 / last bus 19:40 / 1 hour interval / 30 minute ride).

5) Naejangsan Mountain

Direction :
From Jeongeup Bus Terminal, take a bus No.171 headed to Mt. Naejangsan National Park.(Bus runs every 20 min)
Taxi takes 20 minutes.

6) Metasequoia-lined Road , Damyang : http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1174192

*pic credit to KTO

Direction :
From the Seoul Express Bus Terminal or Dong Seoul Terminal (Subway Line 2), take the bus to the Damyang Terminal (10:00 to 16:00 / Travel time: 3hr 45min.) >> From the Damyang Bus Terminal, walk 30min along the right side of the road until you see the Metasequoia-lined Road. You may also take a taxi from the Bus Terminal (approx. 15 min) Last edited by azradiza on 14-1-2013 06:16 PM

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