ALL ABOUT SOUTH KOREA PART 15

azradiza · Post time 28-9-2013 07:49 AM

Seasonal Attractions - Autumn

2013 Autumn Foliage

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 3-10-2013 09:57 AM

azradiza · Post time 28-9-2013 07:49 AM

Seasonal Attractions - Winter

1) Seoul Plaza Ice Rink - from opens from mid December til mid Feb only

2) Ttukseom Supia Park : http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1149636&nearBy=site

Direction :
Ttukseom Resort Station (Seoul Subway Line 7), Exit 2 or 3

Entrance fees: 8,000 won

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

Review & gambar Yongpyong Ski Resort by forumer whiteberry:
http://mforum.cari.com.my/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=654327&extra=page%3D1&page=90 -->post #2245

4) 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

Direction:
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 : kimdongho50@daum.net - 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

5) Grand Hyatt Seoul Ice Skating Rink - opens from 26th Nov 2012

Photo Credit: Grand Hyatt Seoul
The Grand Hyatt Seoul Ice Skating Rink is slated to resume operation on December 1st.

Throughout the operation period, Grand Hyatt Seoul will hold a series of special programs and events including ice skating lessons, weekly events, and discount events for children and couples. Moreover, the hotel will be giving away 30% discount admission coupons via Facebook starting on November 26th.

Meanwhile, the Grand Hyatt Seoul Ice Skating Rink, for its beautiful and romantic atmosphere, has appeared in many TV dramas and commercials. General admission is 22,000 won on weekdays and 26,000 won on weekends.

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=1756436 Last edited by azradiza on 3-10-2013 09:58 AM

azradiza · Post time 28-9-2013 07:50 AM

Rough guide for backpackers

Daily Expenses
between airport & downtown Seoul - by Arex express = 13,800
between airport & downtown Seoul - by Arex commuter = 3,850
between airport & downtown Seoul - by airport limousine bus = 10,000 ( 14,000 if deluxe airport bus)
between airport & downtown Seoul - by taxi - 60k ( if request earlier), 80k and above if use airport taxi

based on exchange rate : 1,000 won = RM2.90

guesthouse - dormitory - 20-25k won per nite = RM73
guesthouse - private room with attached bathroom - 40-60k won per nite = RM174
travel by subway - bajet 20k utk 1 week = RM58
makan2 kat itaewon (halal food) - 8-15k per meal = RM43
makan2 kat kedai korean seafood - 5-10k per dish = RM29
makan2 kebab kat Namdaemun - 3.5 kto 5k = RM14
minum2 coffee kat coffee house - 3k to 6k = RM17
nasik putih instant - average 1.5k ( rega between 1,450 to 2,000, ikut size) = RM4.50
theme parks = +- 38k perentry = RM110
palaces - suggest amik combined tickets - 10k for 5 palaces = RM29

utk shopping
3 helai t-shirt - 10k
1 papan FM ( 4 ketul) - 5-10k
1 papan keychain - 5-10k
Sudu garfu satu set - 3-5k
Ketip kuku - 5-10k
Kain silk/cotton - starting from 5k per yard
Brooch - starting from 2-3k each
Korean comforter set - 25k perset

Wireless Internet Option

1) S Roaming

Wireless pocket wifi

azradiza · Post time 28-9-2013 07:50 AM

azradiza · Post time 28-9-2013 07:50 AM

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)

1) Saya nak ke Namsan GH, nak naik bus no brape & brape won tambang bus?
Bus 6015 - tambang 10,000 won
Bus 6001 - tambang 14,000 won - bus ni akan singgah Gimpo Airport dulu before proceed to Seoul

2) Saya sampai airport pukul 9.45pm, agak2 sempat tak nak amik last bus pegi Myeongdong?
kalo nak try naik bus tu gak..start dr smpi tu trus gi ke area aerotrain...follow je direction..dah smpi main buliding..ko kene lari kejo eskelator kecik lagi sempit tu nak naik atas ..time ni le kene rebut2 skit dgn org lain..kat situ nak tuju imigresen..byk line nye tapi try to be dlm line yg pendek...kat situ kejap je ceknye kalo dah dok depan2 + kalo x de rolem..and nak lagi slamat bawak cabin luggage je so x yah le nak tunggu beg...so confirm sempat..
chimei slalu dok rempit kat area imigresen tu le..pastu tunggu beg kejap je kuar..pastu lari keluar kat gate 5...mmg seyes sempat la so far wat keje2 running2 ni....kalo bleh jgn singgah mane2 le...tiket bus bleh beli time nak naik bus tu..

3) Macam mana nak pakai KR Pass?

1. beli tix online kat web dia n print voucher
2. naik subway pegi seoul station (korail station) n redeem KR pass. tunjuk voucher kat kaunter n nnti dorang akan kasik KR pass ni (ni 3 day pass ye)

3. bile dah dpt KR Pass ni baru la ko pi claim tiket ko nak gi mane..cuntuh ke Busan, check timetable display tuk naik train pukul brape n bitau kat kaunter tu..and nnti dorang akan issue tiket ni..

4.  everytime ko nak dpt tiket ni tunjuk la KR pass tu (KR pass ni kita simpan ye)

5. ape je ko bleh naik guna KR pass ni? Subway tak buleh. cuma train korail je..cuntuh KTX, Saemaul, Mugunghwa. Semua destinasi yg menggunakan train2 ni buleh le guna KR pass.

6. Kalo ko guna KR pass ni tuk travel luar Seoul mmg berbaloi sbb bleh guna korail train ni.  kalo within seoul cam x bebaloi sbb tmpt2 semua reachable by subway.

again KR pass x bleh guna tuk subway ye..

hope that help..

refer kat this blog:
http://myoutsteps.blogspot.com/search/label/KOREA%207th?updated-max=2011-07-20T20:04:00-07:00&max-results=20&start=8&by-date=false

Kat dlm long distance train ( KTX, Saemul, Mugunghwa) boleh makan and ade org jual2 makanan jugak .

4) Berape tambang taxi dari Incheon International Airport ke Seoul?
Kalau suruh guesthouse yg arrangekan, biasenye diorang charge dlm 60,000 won per car .. max 3-4 person
Kalau amik taxi direct from airport, charge from 80,000 won onwards

5) Macam mana nak book air tickets to Jeju ?

T'Way Airlines

Sila refer to Zarina's blog on how to register as member first
http://budgettravel2korea.blogspot.com/2011/09/how-to-register-for-tway-airlines.html

Ni pulak how to buy the tickets
http://budgettravel2korea.blogspot.com/2011/09/how-to-purchase-tickets-from-tway.html

*credit goes to tuan empunya blog yer...

6) Register Eastar Jet but receive error ''Enter your name in Roman characters only' ?

Nama tak boleh ada space ...

7) Kalo nak beli sim card koya (prepaid) ada jual kat mana? berapa rm? telco apa?

Korea takde prepaid & dorang nya system different ngan kita.
Recommended beli Calling Card ( mcm ITalk card tu) ..

Kene make sure tepon tu ade at least 3G .... kalo tepon takde 3G, takleh pakai kat sane utk wat call...

8) Senang tak nak carik Wifi?

Wifi connection ade merata2 ...some are free, some are not ...coffee shops biasenye free .. dlm subway pun ade Wifi.. dlm KTX pun ade ( free lagik ) ... guesthouse biasenye provide free wifi ...

9) Macam mana nak pegi Sokcho from Nami Island

Naik train dari Gapyeong ke nam chuncheon station (sbb station neh  yg dekat chuncheon bus terminal)
Then, naik bus ker sokcho (dekat 3jam gak la)

Bus fare chuncheon- sokcho 12500 won

chuncheon bus terminal walking distence dari nam chuncheon station iaitu 2nd last station....kalau last station line neh kan chuncheon tapi station chuncheon jauh dari chuncheon bus terminal so klu saper 2 yg nak gi chuncheon bus terminal kene turun kat nam chuncheon 2nd station last before chuncheon station

More explanation : http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=644742&extra=page%3D1&page=28 --> post#696

10) Kalau nak pos barang, brape rate?

pos guna DHL.... 77k won utk 17.1 kg....so lebih kurang 4k la utk sekilo... Lebih kurang 12 hengget sekilo... Fiza rasa cam ok jer... X la mahal sgt.... Cepat pn cepat... Fiza anta khamis ptg, sabtu pagi dg sampai kastam....

11) Ade tak beg wrapping service kat Incheon International Airport?

kalau nk wrap kat Incheon Airport takder.. just ikat and kotak jer disediakan. aritu me ngan kwn amik yg ikat jer.. =) rega utk tali tu, 3k per bag

12) Macammana nak beli tiket ITX?

Boleh refer kat blog chimei nih : http://myoutsteps.blogspot.com/2012/06/south-korea-9th-trip-day-3.html
Seat selection : mase aku beli tu aku tak pilih seat..mesin tu mmg dah choose seat tuk 6 org..mmg sebelah2 la...based on yg mane kosong..so aku x perlu pilih dah..tapi timing tu mmg mesin tu yg tetapkan...let say ko smpi kul 9..tapi seat yg available tuk 6 org cuma ade kul 11 je so dia akan auto select time tu + seat number...aku rase boleh je pilih seat ....kalo dah penuh mesin tu akan inform kat situ...

ITX ni mmg dr yongsan je ker?klu cheongyani ke gapyeong xde ker?
ITX ni stop kat 6 station ye..so bleh naik kat mane2 6 station ni..kat every stop yg dia berenti tu bleh beli tiket

Yongsan (용산)
Cheongnyangni (청량리)
Pyeongnae hopyeong (평내호평)
Gapyeong (가평)
Namchuncheon (남춘천)
Chuncheon (춘천)

13) Macam mana nak beli tiket Jeju Air to Jeju ?

a) Kene register as member dulu baru boleh beli tiket
b) Nama passenger kene taip without spacing : example : MOHAMMAD ALI kene type MOHAMMADALI
c) Bila dah proceed sampai purchase information kena click "Foreign Issued Card" dan bukan " credit card" (credit card tu hanya untuk local sahaja).

14) Better tukar RM to USD, then kat sane baru tukar to Won, or tukar terus dari RM to Won, or just bawak RM then tukar to Won kat sane?

tukar won lagi better sbb kat sana mostly guna won je pun..kalo guna USD beli barang2 kat duty free je le...leceh kalo nak gi tukar kat sana nnti...
Kalau bawak RM dari m'sia, kat sane nanti susah jugak nak tukar sebab ade money changer tak accept RM .. unless kalau bawak USD la... tapi dari buang mase nak cari money changer, baik la tukar kat m'sia siap2 to won

15) Ape nak pakai time winter ?

kalo mmg sungguh2 tak tahan..avoid la outdoor yg banyak ye..cari outfit yg btui2 sesuai ...for winter jacket avoid jenis wool semata2 and the best is jenis yg gelembung2 tu sbb dia kalis air and dlm dia tebal

guna thermal yg wool 100% bukan baju je tapi seluar sama..means sepasang le..chimei slalu pakai baju je..seluar malas nak pakai...ekekek...

chimei penah mention about heatech uniqlo,

http://www.thestylishtraveler.co ... enerating-clothing/

k actually utk chimei tu dah cukup cumanya on top of heatech chimei pakai lagi 2 helai t-shirt pastu baru la winter jacket so total 4 pasang pakai skali harung...akakkaka..

BUT...untuk yg x tahan sejup and 1st time gi time winter di advicekan for full attire....bwk kawan chimei aritu time winter, culture shock ok...hahhahaa..kesian2..but it's good experience for her..

never miss glove + socks wool + muffler..ni paling penting..ade sometimes tu muffler ni function dia as nak tutup mulut n idung sbb kalo telampau sejuk susah nak benafas so cover dgn muffler k..and those yg bertudung mgkn xde masalah dgn telinga sbb dah tutup but yg tak pakai try la guna beanie hat nnti sakit telinga lak

and lastly the most important thing is vaselin...to avoid skin dryness..

mmg serious kalo x guna lotion time winter kulit akan crack means mengelupas and kering giler...so never go out without vaselin ye..sapu la satu badan pun x pe..hehe....oh! sunblock juga penting tuk muka ye..kang bebelang lak muka

16) What to do if you lost your passport in Seoul?

1) Kena pi report polis... sila report polis yg dekat itaewon kalo korang perasan dia kat tempat turun subway tu... itu mmg ada counter international.. balik polis lain is takde ok..

2) pergi embassy.. malaysia punya embassy dekat area itaewon tu jugak.... and harus diingat kaunter bukak smpai kul 11 pagi sahajaaa... sebaik ade dak hazim.. diorang sampai kul 11.30 kot.. so pastuuu sebab dak hazim ni semua org kedutaan kenal, so diorang kata dtg balik kul 2...

3) passport dia sementara je bukan passport betol... so esok nya baru leh collect.. sebaik diorang transfer tiket tu 2 hari lepas the exact date yg kitorang kena fly...

4) dah sampai epot, passport tu takkan lakuuuu.. pulak dah... dia takkan laku kalo takde stamp masuk tu... so korang kena pi immigration kat bawah suruh dia cop kan date bila masuk... Last edited by azradiza on 3-10-2013 10:01 AM

SuperKe · Post time 28-9-2013 10:48 AM

umah baru dah ye.. abis serumah dah tp x smpi2 lg ke koya nih.. lmbtnye lah bln 12 nih...

purpler · Post time 28-9-2013 01:10 PM

Bulan depan aku 1st time pergi Busan. Jadi nak tanya sikit pada sesiapa yang pakar...

Kalau kita nak beli tiket KTX tu mmg kena beli KR Pass atau beli tiket KTX tu je? Grup aku ada 4 org dan aku plan nak guna KTX tu masa ke Seoul dan masa balik ke Busan dan grup aku hanya berjalan² guna subway di seoul dan busan sahaja. Lepastu tiket KTX ni elok beli kat Busan station terus ke ataupun online sebelum kita di Korea?
Subway kat Busan ni boleh guna T-money ke? Kalau tak, dia guna tiket apa?

Terima kasih pada yg sudi menjawab. Aku dah research tapi masih kurang faham...huhu!!

anna-zara · Post time 28-9-2013 01:40 PM

purpler posted on 28-9-2013 01:10 PM
Bulan depan aku 1st time pergi Busan. Jadi nak tanya sikit pada sesiapa yang pakar...

Kalau ki ...

I baru balik dr busan...
Kr pass beli kat internet sbb dia xde jual kat busan station....khas utk foreigner...nanti pergi amek tiket ktx kat station tp kena bawak pasport...

Subway dia boleh pakai t money Or beli tiket...mcm i selalu beli 1 day pass boleh guna untuk semua line for 1 day...4000 won...kalau single journey 1100 if x tukar line...

norim · Post time 28-9-2013 02:17 PM

Benang yg paling laju. Tahniah rumah baru. Teringin nak menjejak lagi bumi Korea. Ke Jeju d Busan kot.

vamplave · Post time 28-9-2013 02:53 PM

Yeayy umh baru!
Chukaeyo!!!

AmmaroHagemaru · Post time 28-9-2013 04:20 PM

anna-zara posted on 28-9-2013 01:40 PM
I baru balik dr busan...
Kr pass beli kat internet sbb dia xde jual kat busan station....khas utk ...

Anna.. Nak tanya.. Sye dah beli 1day KR pass saver utk 2 org. Sampai busan airport dlm pkl 3.45ptg hari rabu.. Slalunya train ke seoul penuh x masa tu? Sye risau if amik normal tiket., flight delay plak.. Pastukan.. Utk blk ke busan, sye pun beli another 1day KR pass saver. Nnt kat busan(sblm ke seoul) boleh ke sye terus tukar pass then amik tiket balik ke busan or kena tunggu hari balik baru boleh amik tiket? Tq

anna-zara · Post time 28-9-2013 06:35 PM

AmmaroHagemaru posted on 28-9-2013 04:20 PM
Anna.. Nak tanya.. Sye dah beli 1day KR pass saver utk 2 org. Sampai busan airport dlm pkl 3.45ptg ...

Ooo plan stay seoul lama ke?? Anna hari tu amek tiket awal sikit...train on 18 tp 16 dah claim ticket...tiket balik dr seoul pun claim masa, tu jugak....sbb anna amek 3day pass...

evey709 · Post time 28-9-2013 07:59 PM

Selamat berpindah ke rumah baru!!

Saya masih x paham pasal KR Pass ni la.
Adakah KR Pass for 1 day lagi bagus (murah) daripada beli tiket satu hala (Busan-Seoul) je?
Kalau rege KR Pass yang Saver Pass ialah KRW52400, rege tiket satu hala berape ye?

AmmaroHagemaru · Post time 28-9-2013 11:05 PM

evey709 posted on 28-9-2013 07:59 PM
Selamat berpindah ke rumah baru!!

Saya masih x paham pasal KR Pass ni la.

KR pass ni murah kalau travel bersama lebih dari 1 org. Utk tiket biasa busan-seoul weekday harga tiket krw53,300... mahal sikit je dari KR pass saver. Tp kalau weekend mmg untung amik KR pass saver ni. Tiket normal harganya krw57,300 rasanya. If travel ramai2 mmg untungla amik KR pass saver ni. Cumanya..seat not guaranteed. Tu yg problem.

AmmaroHagemaru · Post time 28-9-2013 11:12 PM

anna-zara posted on 28-9-2013 06:35 PM
Ooo plan stay seoul lama ke?? Anna hari tu amek tiket awal sikit...train on 18 tp 16 dah claim ti ...

Plan nak stay kat seoul 4hari3mlm.. Pass utk 4 hari xde.. Kalau 5 days mahal lg if amik yg separate.. 1 day pegi and 1 day balik.. Sebenarnya pass ni kira 1 day tu cmne ye? Ikut jam ke ikut hari? Maksud sye..24jam dari masa kte redeem or xkira pukul brapa kte redeem, itu dah kira 1 hari? Tq

anna-zara · Post time 28-9-2013 11:18 PM

AmmaroHagemaru posted on 28-9-2013 11:12 PM
Plan nak stay kat seoul 4hari3mlm.. Pass utk 4 hari xde.. Kalau 5 days mahal lg if amik yg separat ...

yg 1 day pass tu x sure sangat.... tapi mcm anna amek 3 day pass tu beli tiket g n balik tu dlm masa 3 hari..

means kalau tiket busan seoul isnin..dia valid sampai rabu la untuk tiket balik...kalau nk balik hari sama boleh..hari esok pun boleh...lusa last la mcm tu...

anna pun adik yg belikan sbb officemate dia suruh beli KR pass tu...dia kat sana tu yg a amek pot sangat semua serah kat dia je...

cuba call clarify..sbb kat station busan tu yg boleh speaking sikit..

purpler · Post time 28-9-2013 11:20 PM

anna-zara posted on 28-9-2013 01:40 PM
I baru balik dr busan...
Kr pass beli kat internet sbb dia xde jual kat busan station....khas utk ...

Thanks anna....

Jadi, boleh naik train/subway berapa banyak kali yg kita sukalah ye kalau ada KR Pass ni tapi kena ikut tiket berapa hari yang kita naklah, kan....

anna-zara · Post time 28-9-2013 11:32 PM

purpler posted on 28-9-2013 11:20 PM
Thanks anna....
Jadi, boleh naik train/subway berapa banyak kali yg kita sukalah ye k ...

KR pass tu x boleh guna kat subway rasanya sbb kitorg ade try masuk kad tu...xleh...xtau lakalau boleh sbb kat busan susah sikit nk mintak tolong org tempatan sbb haram sebutir abuk xleh speaking....

tu utk ktx je kot...

azradiza · Post time 28-9-2013 11:45 PM

purpler posted on 28-9-2013 11:20 PM
Thanks anna....
Jadi, boleh naik train/subway berapa banyak kali yg kita sukalah ye k ...

KR pass utk Korail train saje ... mcm KTX, Saemaeul, Mugunghwa ... takleh pakai dekat subway .. ITX pun takleh ...

merpatikelabu · Post time 28-9-2013 11:52 PM

hi.. agak2 kalau g sana 1.11.13 nanti how to dress proper attire ekk..i nih jenis yg xtahan sejuk..

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