ALL ABOUT SOUTH KOREA VERSION 7.0 - All Info - page 1

azradiza · Post time 10-10-2011 07:07 PM

Post Last Edit by azradiza at 20-11-2011 17:28

Salam yorobun,

Sudah masuk rumah ke -7 ... semoga info2 kat sini memberi manfaat utk kite semua ....

Umah no 6 : http://mforum4.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=557668&extra=page%3D1
Umah no 5 : http://mforum4.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=532241&extra=page%3D1
Umah no 4 : http://mforum4.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=522708&extra=page%3D1
Umah no 3 : http://mforum3.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=513997&extra=page%3D1
Umah no 2 : http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=501590&extra=page%3D1
Umah first : http://forum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=254105&extra=page%3D2

Malaysian Embassy in Seoul

Address:
4-1, Hannam-Dong,
Yongsan-Ku, Seoul.
Republic of Korea,
140-884

Location: At the back gate of the former DanKook University
Telephone: 82-2-2077-8600
Fax: 82-2-794-5480
E-mail : [email protected]

Visa is NOT required for Malaysian to enter and stay in South Korea for 90 days.

E-book from KTO:
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/GK/GK_EN_2_7_4.jsp

From Incheon International Airport to downtown Seoul

By bus to Myeongdong :
Lepas baggage claim, kluar ikut Exit 5, pegi sebelah kiri, then cari signboard bus 6015 . Bas ni last stop kat Sejong Hotel. Utk sape2 yg stay kat Myeongdong area, just turun kat last stop ni.
Rega tiket bas 10,000 won, boleh beli either kat kaunter or mase nak naik bas terus. Perjalanan lebih kurang 1 jam ( kalau tak jem ). Last bus 10.45 pm.
Untuk sape2 yg tinggal kat area Namdaemun ( hostel ahjumma contohnye ), boleh turun kat Namdaemun market bus stop.

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

Airport Limo info : 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, can 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
Just info on AREX, lps keluar kat arrival hall, amik sebelah kiri, turun ke level B1, ikut signbord 'Airport Railway'. kat 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.. Kalau sesapa nak tranfer ke mana2 line, rasanya kena transfer kat level B3 td...

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

Transportation

T-Money card : (just like Touch n go)
Usage : subway, bus, taxi, palaces - 1 card for 1 person, no sharing
Price : one time charge = 3,000 won
Top up : up to 20,000 won
Where to buy and top up : subway ticket windows, any convenience stores with T-Money logo (7-11, Family Mart, GS25, etc) . Also at Tourist Information center in the following areas: Dongdaemun , Gwanghwamun , Itaewon , Gimpo Airport , Samilgyo , Myeong-dong , Namdaemun, and Jamsil

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 3,000 won is non-refundable

T-money card

Seoul Subway / Metro
Subway fares = 1,000 won for the first 10KM, will increase by 100 won for each additional 5KM
With T-Money = 900 won for the first 10KM
Subway operating hour = 5:30am til 12am

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

Subway link : http://www.smrt.co.kr/Train/Subwaymap/Eng/Subwaymap.jsp
Subway link in Hangul : http://traffic.map.naver.com/Traffic_Browser/SubwayLine2/index.asp
SeoulMetro map : http://www.seoulmetro.co.kr/station/eng/linemap.action

How to Use Subway Locker

Almost every station of the Seoul Metro抯 lines 1 through 4 is equipped with the most advanced locker system called 慹asy locker.� These yellow colored lockers are truly multi-functional in that they provide not only luggage storage service but also receiving/shipping services for home delivered or registered mail and quick delivered parcel, and even laundry service. The most helpful service for foreign tourists is supposed to be the luggage storage service, but unfortunately it is not currently available for coin purchase. Payments can be made only through the deluxe type T-money card (costs 2,500 won), credit card, or cell phone. Since foreign tourists are not expected to make a payment through a cell phone, the only payment methods left are: T-money Card and credit card.

� Locker Usage Fee

1. Luggage storage: Small locker 1,200 won / Large locker 2,000 won (based on 24 hours, extra charge for additional hours)
2. Home delivered parcel pick-up: Small locker 1,200 won / Large locker 2,000 won (based on 24 hours, extra charge for additional hour)
3. Home delivered parcel storage: Small locker 1,200 won / Large locker 2,000 won (based on 24 hours, extra charge for additional hours)
4. Transfer to another station and storage: 5,000 won/box (based on small box, less than 10Kg)
5. Long-term exclusive use: 100,000 won/month (based on large box)
6. Registered mail pick-up: Free (based on 24 hours, extra charge for additional hours)

or click this on lockers and more info on subway stations -

http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/TR/TR_EN_5_1_4.jsp#Luggage

Korea Pass Card :
This is a prepaid card for shopping, entertainment, transportations & sightseeing.
http://www.koreapass.or.kr/en/

Free Shuttle Bus for foreigners from Seoul to Gyeongju, Jeonju & Busan - only for 2011
http://english.visitkoreayear.com/english/benefit/benefit_07_01_01.asp

Public Holiday in South Korea

Weather in Seoul
http://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/RKSS////DailyHistory.html?req_city=NA&req_state=NA&req_statename=NA

Muslim Prayer Room in Korea Tourism HQ

The KTO recently opened a prayer room at the Tourism Information Centre on the first basement floor of its headquarters, so that Muslim tourists can visit. The carpeted room has a compass showing the direction of Mecca

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/GK/GK_EN_2_7_2_1.jsp

azradiza · Post time 10-10-2011 07:07 PM

Post Last Edit by azradiza at 12-11-2011 16:48

ATTRACTIONS AROUND SEOUL:

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

4) Banpo Bridge & water show

Directions:
* Terminal Express Bus Station, Seoul Subway line 3, 7, 9, Exit #8-2
* 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)
  - Monday to Thursday: 12:30, 15:00, 20:00, 20:40, 21:20 (5 times a day)
  - Friday: 12:30, 15:00, 20:00, 20:40, 21:20, 22:00 (6 times a day)
  - Weekends: 12:30, 15:00, 17:00, 20:00, 20:40, 21:30, 22:00 (7 times a day)
  ※ 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

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:

cara paling mudah nak g 남산타워 namsan tower. dekat itaewon station keluar exit 4 then amik bas warna kuning nombor 003. Bas tu akan meneruskan perjalanan ke 이태원 itaewon  terus ke namsan tower. perjalanan mengambil masa 10-15 minit. Bas akan lalu ke Dongguk University (tempat ramai artis belajar). heheheh..

kalau nak pegi namsan cable car tu ikut jln dekat n tak mau mendaki (lalu pacific hotel and namsan guest 1), ikut this way, ader elavator (lift + escalator) terus ke cable car...
myeondong station exit 4 tu jalan terus..pastu jumpa simpang...(jalan besau). tak payah lintas..just belok kiri jer..pastu jalan sikit dari kejauhan tu memang nampak terowong tu. elavator menaiki bukit tu pun bleh nampak

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
26,000 won - One day Admission before 4pm
38,000 won - Day Pass before 4pm
22,000 won - One day Admission after 4pm
31,000 won - Day Pass after 4pm

12) 63 Building : http://www.63.co.kr/63eng/IF/IF_main.jsp

Direction:
Subway line 5, Yeouinaru Station, exit 4
Subway ;ine 5, Yeouido Station, exit 5

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

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/

azradiza · Post time 10-10-2011 07:08 PM

Post Last Edit by azradiza at 19-11-2011 19:34

ATTRACTIONS OUTSIDE SEOUL:

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 :

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

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

Bile dah sampai station Gapyeong, 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 :

Kedai dia between Nami Historium and Winter Sonata photo gallery. Nama cafe dia is Cafe Yeonga Jiga (Cafe Drama).
Its just at the right side of the main thoroughfare heading towards into the island. Everyone will be walking along this main thoroughfare. The name of the cafe is clearly listed on the map on the Nami Island pamphlet.

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.

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=

3) EVERLAND : http://www.everland.com/MultiLanguage/english/everland/main.html
Korea's best theme park.

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

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
① At Exit 10 of Gangnam Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), take City Express Bus (jwaseok bus) No. 5002 (50 min ride).
② 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).
③ 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)

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 - Island further down south

By Plane :
Korean Airlines / Asiana - depart from Gimpo Airport.

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/

Eastarjet boleh in english tapi can book only up to 2 and a half months in advance.
http://www.eastarjet.com/book/index.htm

By Ferry: http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/TR/TR_EN_5_1_5_1.jsp
1) From Incheon
2) From Mokpo
3) From Busan

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 ki hyung ( mobile no : 010-2693-9461)

[email protected]

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

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. Tour to DMZ can only be taken through tour agent. No self-tour are allowed as the place is a restricted area.

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.

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.co.kr/en/

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

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

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

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)
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

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

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

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

13) Mount Umyeon

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

azradiza · Post time 10-10-2011 07:08 PM

Post Last Edit by azradiza at 21-11-2011 14:50

Where to stay

For downtown Seoul, it is recommended to stay around Myeongdong, Namdaemun, Dongdaemun as these areas are closer to the tourist attractions and shopping place.

Hotels nearby Incheon International Airport

1. Incheon Airport Guesthouse : http://ghincheon.com/company/e_company_info.htm

Myeong Dong

1. Namsan GH : http://www.namsanguesthouse.com/pay_e.htm
Gambar Namsan3 gh : http://mforum4.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=602553&extra=page%3D1&page=51

2. Myeong Dong GH : http://www.mdguesthouse.com/
Gambar MD GH - hot floor room : http://mforum4.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=602553&extra=page%3D1&page=47

3. Myeong Dong Seoul Backpackers : http://www.seoulbackpackers.com/md/rooms.htm
4. Zaza backpackers : http://zazabackpackers.com/
5. IBVille Guesthouse : http://www.ibville.com/ - a bit picky when it comes to babies, hence those with babies might want to avoid this guesthouse
6. Seoul Tower Ville : http://www.seoultowerville.com/english.html
7. Yun Guesthouse : http://www.yunguest.com/english/sub01_1.php
8. Residence EO : http://www.residenceeo.com/en/

Namdaemun area

1. Seoul Backpackers (Main) : http://www.seoulbackpackers.com/main.html
2. Ahn Jeon Jang (Ahjumma) : reservation contact Kak Jelita ... ni gambar dari umah yg lepas : http://mforum3.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=513997&extra=page%3D1&page=30
Room for 2 = 45k won

Dongdaemun
1. Toyoko Inn : http://www.toyoko-inn.com/e_hotel/00208/index.html

Anguk/Insadong/Bukchon
1. Beewon Guesthouse : http://www.beewonguesthouse.com/en/company/company.php
2. Bukchon Guesthouse : http://www.bukchon72.com/ --> hanok style guesthouse
3. Tea Guesthouse : http://www.teaguesthouse.com/english/service.php --> hanok style guesthouse
4. WWOOF Korea Guesthouse : http://koreawwoof.com/index.html?PNO=122043087554296600 --> hanok style guesthouse
Review by divasweet_77 : http://mforum4.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=557668&extra=page%3D1&page=97
5. RakKoJae : http://www.rkj.co.kr/ - hanok style - luxury type hanok
6. DOO Guesthouse : http://www.dooguesthouse.com/ - hanok style

Hongdae
1. Kimchi Hostel : http://www.kimchihostel.com/hong-guesthouse/rates/
2. Blu Guesthouse : http://www.bluguesthouse.com/introduction.php
3. Ann Guesthouse : http://www.annguesthouse.co.kr/

Hyehwa
1. Backpackers Inside : http://www.backpackersinside.com/

Itaewon
1. IS@K = i stay at korea : http://istaykorea.com/ --> review http://mforum4.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=522708&extra=page%3D1&page=94

Sindang 2-dong
1. Happy Guest House : http://www.happyguesthouse.com/roominfo.html

Mount Sorak
1. House Hostel --> www.hostels.com/hostels/kangwon-do/the-house-hostel/30850
Runs by english speaking Korean. Very cozy, english breakfast,can rent bike, nice rooms

2. Seorak Morning inn : http://www.hostels.com/hostels/kangwon-do/seorak-morning-inn/29777
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/AC/AC_EN_4_9.jsp?gotoPage=1&category=&areaCode=32&menuId=&cid=902347&anchor=&out_service=

JEJU
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

2. Hiking Inn : http://www.hikinginn.com/efee.html
3. Tae Gong Gak Inn Guest house - good reviews from Tripadvisor

BUSAN
1. Blue Backpackers Hostel : www.busanbackpackers.com
2. Pusan Inn Motel : http://www.pusaninn.com/eng/introduction.htm - 200m from Busan train station

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

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

3) Dongdaemun

- Nak beli kain cotton / silk - Dongdaemun station exit # 9. Kluar dari exit tu, ade building belah kiri.. masuk building tu, kain silk ade kat tingkat 2 & 3 ... 1 yard = 6,000 won .... name bangunan ni Dongdaemun Shopping Complex --> explanation dari K.Jel : http://mforum4.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=602553&extra=page%3D1&page=10

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

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

Directions:
- From Incheon Airport, go to Exit 5 and take bus number 223 (1000 won)
- Tell the driver you want to go to Sammok Sonchakjang / 삼목 선착장
- He will drop you at Unseo Station (운서역) shelter, then you have to take bus number 710. You don't have to pay if you take bus 223 before.
- Get off at Sammok Sonchakjang and take the ship (one trip per hour). You have to pay when you go back from Sindo Island (3600 won)
- 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
- Pay 5000 won to enter the house

azradiza · Post time 10-10-2011 07:08 PM

Post Last Edit by azradiza at 16-11-2011 10:58

What to eat

Untuk sape2 yg nak carik instant rice utk dimakan dengan serunding, sambal ikan bilis semua, sila beli instant rice ni kat any convenience store . Harga between 1,200 to 2,000 depends on size

Itaewon Area

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

Wazwan
Wazwan is an Indian restaurant located next to the Islamic mosque in Itaewon. It serves a variety of authentically flavored Indian food at a reasonable price. Many Koreans visit the restaurant for the spicy Indian-style curry. 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
How to get there: Subway Line 6, Itaewon Station, Exit 3, 10 minutes’ walk

Salam
Salam was the first restaurants to introduce 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
How to get there: Subway Line 6, Itaewon Station, Exit 3, 10 minutes’ walk

Murree Korea Muslim Food
- Indian & Korean food
- How to get there : the same route as Salam's restaurant
- Gambar menu & makanan : 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.
How to get there : 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 makanan : 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 kedai : http://mforum4.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=602553&extra=page%3D1&page=69

Myeongdong Area

Kedai HaemulTtokjim
kuar dr exit 6 (myeongdong)..jln terus smpai jumpa simpang ke dua belah kanan...masuk kanan....kedai tuh ada kat belah kanan korang. sebelah dia ada cafe seven

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...

Namdaemun Area

Kebab dekat Namdaemun
Kluar exit 6 kat station Hoehyeon, jalan terus je, takyah belok2... nanti jumpe la kedai nih ... credit to zafira for the direction and pics

Dongdaemun Area

Kedai Ikan bakar - 전주식당 - jeonju sikdang - jeonju restaurant
Location : Dongdaemun Station, Exit 8, walk until you see Daemyong building. Turn right and turn left at the second alley. 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

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

azradiza · Post time 10-10-2011 07:08 PM

Post Last Edit by azradiza at 9-11-2011 09:57

Private tourist guides in South Korea

(1) bekas pekerja MAS dan skang buat part time jd tourist guide kat korea sambil nunggu wife buat phD kat sana. naik kia carnival (tapi kalau lagi besar dia boleh amik van yg muat lg banyak atau lori...hehehe). jenis jaga waktu solat jugak org nyer. info dia spt berikut :

nama: hanizul (gabung nama laki bini kot)
email : [email protected]
phone no kat korea: +8210-5549-2876

cuma aku rasa dia mungkin charge lebih kat transport tp memudahkan utk bawak org2 tua. kalau ramai lg leh share rege...hehehe. lebih suka bawak famili dan orang2 tua dan boleh buat intercity travel kat korea, seoul ke busan etc.

(2) kalau nak student lain selain dr exodus90 kat forum cari, leh kontek mamat nie (aku jumpa kat namdaemun waktu sedang beli periuk...siap tlg aku lg minta diskon). leh carik kat facebook jugak (aku pun tak sempat carik lg).

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

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

3) Forumer exodus90 - please pm for any enquiries

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

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

Segala macam maps

Seoul interactive map : http://emap.visitkorea.or.kr/Scripts/EngMap.aspx
Seoul Travel Mate - apps for iPhone : http://itunes.apple.com/my/app/seoul-travel-mate/id386658379?mt=8

How to go to Itaewon mosque

azradiza · Post time 10-10-2011 07:09 PM

exodus90 · Post time 10-10-2011 07:19 PM

salam saya nak tye kot2 ade org yg perlukan tourist guide studnt korea kat sni.tgh nak cri org buat part time kalo2 ade yg bminat=)

azradiza · Post time 10-10-2011 07:21 PM

salam saya nak tye kot2 ade org yg perlukan tourist guide studnt korea kat sni.tgh nak cri org buat ...
exodus90 Post at 10-10-2011 19:19

u dekat sane ke skang..?

sakura2503 · Post time 10-10-2011 08:35 PM

azra & sape2 yg sudi jawab...
so not recommended nk g brcuti di seoul ms Chinese New Year holiday?

prebetsabu · Post time 10-10-2011 08:36 PM

wow umah baru... lg 16 hari lg nak terjah sana yabedabeduuuiiiii

azradiza · Post time 10-10-2011 08:46 PM

azra & sape2 yg sudi jawab...
so not recommended nk g brcuti di seoul ms Chinese New Year holiday?
sakura2503 Post at 10-10-2011 20:35

tak silap aku diorang pun celebrate lunar year jugak

@pplegreen · Post time 10-10-2011 08:53 PM

wargh da masuk umah baru banglo yg ke 7

sakura2503 · Post time 10-10-2011 08:54 PM

Reply 12# azradiza

saya dh tnya dgn tourist guide tu..dia cuma kata namdaemun tutup utk sollar lunar new year ni...
aku dh serba salah ni nk g ke x ms ni..

azradiza · Post time 10-10-2011 09:01 PM

Reply azradiza

saya dh tnya dgn tourist guide tu..dia cuma kata namdaemun tutup utk sollar luna ...
sakura2503 Post at 10-10-2011 20:54

bab2 kedai tutup ke bukak tu, kene tanye otai2 yg lelain laa... tapi bagi aku utk first timer , penting gak visit namdaemun tu.. barang2 sovenier murah gak laa

sakura2503 · Post time 10-10-2011 09:13 PM

Reply 14# sakura2503

nnt aku discuss dgn grup aku...nmpaknya mcm kena postpone je trip ni....

bdk2 · Post time 10-10-2011 09:48 PM

umah baru!!! check-in kat post no.. 17!!!

exodus90 · Post time 10-10-2011 11:09 PM

Reply 9# azradiza

aah saya dkt sini.student =)

zul_khaleeda · Post time 11-10-2011 06:56 AM

Post Last Edit by zul_khaleeda at 11-10-2011 09:59

azra,

Nanti letak info exodus90 di muka pertama..senang sesapa nak refer tours guide student..macih..

azradiza · Post time 11-10-2011 08:03 AM

azra,

Nanti letak info exodis90 di muka pertama..senang sesapa nak refer tours guide student..mac ...
zul_khaleeda Post at 11-10-2011 06:56

okie will do ...

		Remember me	Forgot password?
Password			Register

ALL ABOUT SOUTH KOREA VERSION 7.0 - All Info - page 1

Rate

Rate

Category: ExploRasa