ALL ABOUT SOUTH KOREA PART 8 - All Info : Page 1

azradiza · Post time 22-11-2011 07:43 AM

Post Last Edit by bdk2 at 11-1-2012 10:08

Annyeong yorobun.... umah baru dah nampaknye kite...

Umah no 7 : http://mforum4.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=602553&extra=page%3D1
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 : malseoul@kln.gov.my

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

KTO website : http://asiaenglish.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/index.kto

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.

Schedule airport bus 6015

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

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

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 : 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
http://english.visitkoreayear.com/english/benefit/benefit_07_01_01.asp

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

KTX tickets promo - 30% Off KTX Tickets - valid until 31 December 2012 : http://english.visitkoreayear.com/english/benefit/benefit_08_01_01.asp#

Korail Pass : http://www.korail.com/kr_pass.jsp

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

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

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

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 22-11-2011 07:44 AM

Post Last Edit by azradiza at 3-1-2012 09:18

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 - 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:
* Terminal Express Bus Station, Seoul Subway line 3, 7, 9, Exit #8-2 - jalan straight sampai jumpe big junction under a flyover .. turn right kat sini.. walk straight for about 5-10 minutes, nanti akan pass by family mart on your right... jalan terus sampai jumpe sign Banpo Hangang park... ade tunnel masuk underground utk pegi Hangang Park masuk tunnel kecik tu, then walk straight, kat depan tu la 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)
  - 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: http://www.nseoultower.co.kr/ENG/AboutN/aboutN_sub1_1.asp?MenuIDX=197

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 : 7,500 won
One-way : 6,000

3) By bus

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/

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

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 December 16 - February 12 : 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

azradiza · Post time 22-11-2011 07:44 AM

Post Last Edit by azradiza at 10-1-2012 10:16

ATTRACTIONS OUTSIDE SEOUL:

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 :

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

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

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 :

Location : between Nami Historium and Winter Sonata photo gallery.
Nama kedai : 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 - refer to post #8 for further info

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)

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.

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

14) 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.

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

azradiza · Post time 22-11-2011 07:44 AM

Post Last Edit by azradiza at 4-1-2012 20:46

Where to stay

Downtown Seoul recommended area: Myeongdong, Namdaemun, Dongdaemun - closer to the tourist attractions and shopping place

INNOSTEL - list of reasonably-priced accomodations in South Korea
http://innostel.visitseoul.net/main/in_default.asp

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 : http://mforum3.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=513997&extra=page%3D1&page=30
Room for 2 = 45k won

Chungmuro
1. Jin Guesthouse : http://www.jinguesthouse.com/
2. Bangrang Guesthouse : http://www.bangranghostel.com/room_rate_sub.html

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)
6. DOO Guesthouse : http://www.dooguesthouse.com/ - hanok style
7. Seoul Hostel : http://www.seoulhostel.net/seoul/english/index.htm

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

2. Homestay by malaysian student - please contact nasihah_suliman@yahoo.com

Rumah ni ada 2 bilik. Sewanye 40000won sebilik semalam. Extra mattress disediakan. Satu bilik boleh muat 4 org maximum. Ikut keselesaan u all. Harga tetap 40000won sebilik. Ada hall dan dapur yang boleh diguna. Perkhidmatan wifi internet juga percuma. Area di seoul, near itaewon. 10 min distance by walk ke station bus dan subway.

Euljiro
1. Travellers A : http://www.travelersa.com/korea_hostel_room_english.htm

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
http://www.thehouse-hostel.com/

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=

3. Seorak Tourist Hotel : http://www.seorakhotel.com/en/m1s1.html?PHPSESSID=53724261d83a9c0655a845dccec16154

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

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

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

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

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

K-Pop / K-drama related matters : refer to post #16

azradiza · Post time 22-11-2011 07:44 AM

Post Last Edit by azradiza at 6-1-2012 12:28

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 sotong
ini ada kedai sotong kat myeongdong. ini kat lorong yg berdepan dgn spoa....lps tuh masuk satu lagik lorong kecik belah kanan. sotong nih agak mahal 30k....yg pancake nih sgt sedap..rege 15k. we all amik nasik 2....sume sekalik makan ber3 kena 49k won

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

Chungmuro Area

Kedai haemul ( seafood )
Direction : berenti kat station chungmuro (line 4)..exit 1..kuar2 jek..jln 40 mtr.....nmpak kedai nih belah kanan tp kedai dia kat tingkat 1..kaler merah. ini murah...makan ber 5 kena 36k...siap order fried sea food 2 pinggan & ada soup & kimchi .. ade 3 level kepedasan

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

sakura2503 · Post time 22-11-2011 07:44 AM

yorobun,
check in rumah baru plak...
congtraz, dh 8 tingkat rumah korea ni....
syabas...

azradiza · Post time 22-11-2011 07:45 AM

Post Last Edit by azradiza at 6-1-2012 12:29

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 : hanziskandar@yahoo.com
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 : sharpshooter9091@gmail.com

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

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

6) Hanif : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mister-Korea/136238566477781
Email : hanif3117@yahoo.com
Mobile : +82 10-3233-3117

7) Student - Nasihah : nasihah_sulaman@yahoo.com

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

To Itaewon mosque

azradiza · Post time 22-11-2011 07:45 AM

Post Last Edit by azradiza at 16-12-2011 08:06

All About Jeju

Info about Jeju : http://www.jejuolle.org:8080/eng/about/ab_jeju.html

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

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
3) From Busan - about 11 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:skimsr@hanmail.net

2) Kim Hi Hyung
Local mobile : 010-2693-9461
E-mail :kimi9461@hanmail.net
130k for 8 hrs

Where to stay

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

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/

Tour service in Jeju

1) Yeha Tour : www.yehatour.com

Car Rental in Jeju

Need to have international license - can apply in JPJ - pay about RM150 for 1 year license

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

[Car Rental Companies]

Avis Rent a Car
Phone inquiries and reservations : 1544-1600 (Korean only)
Website inquiries and reservations : [url]www.avis.co.kr[/url] (Korean, English) Kumho Rent a Car
Phone inquiries and reservations : 1588-1230 (Korean only)
Website inquiries and reservations : www.kumhorent.com (Korean , English)

azradiza · Post time 22-11-2011 07:45 AM

Post Last Edit by azradiza at 13-12-2011 15:35

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

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

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

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

azradiza · Post time 22-11-2011 07:45 AM

Post Last Edit by azradiza at 29-12-2011 09:51

All About Gyeongju

Info about tour in Gyeongju : http://visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_6.jsp?cid=261955

How to get to Gyeongju

1) From Incheon International Airport
At the bus station outside gate 10C, take a limousine bus bound for Gyeongju (08:00~21:00/ Fare: 37,500 won/ Travel time: 5 hours, 30 minutes) → Get off at Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal

2) By Train

KTX - take direct KTX train from Seoul Station to Singyeongju KTX station. From Singyeongju, take shuttle bus to Gyeongju town.

Tourist attractions

1) Bulguksa temple

2) Seokguram Grotto

3) Anapji Pond

4) Tumuli Park

5) Underwater tomb of King Munmu

6) Cheonseongdae Observatory

7) Bomun Lake Resort

8) Shilla Millenium Park

Transportation

Shuttle bus from KTX Sinyeongju to Gyeongju town
Operation time : 5.30am till 11.50pm
Bus route:
1) No# 60 - Singyeongju Station --> Bus Terminal --. Gyeongju Train Station --> Yonggang-dong, Bus Terminal --> Singyeongju Station

2) No# 61 - Singyeongju Station --> Gwangmyeong --> Bus Terminal --> Yonggang Intersection --> Gyeongju University --. Singyeongju station

3) No# 70 - Singyeongju Station --> Bus terminal --> Jungang Market --> Gyeongju University --> Singyeongju Station

4) Bomun - Singgyeongju Station --> Bus terminal --> Bomun Hwangsa --> Bomun Danji --> Gyeongju World

Where to stay

1) Sarang Chae Guesthouse : http://www.kjstay.com/content_eng/iboard.cgi

2) Gyeongju Guesthouse : http://www.gjguesthouse.com/ - unfortunately the website is mostly in Hangul

What to eat

Blogs

http://babypops.wordpress.com/2011/06/08/gyeongju-2d1n-trip/

nhuda · Post time 22-11-2011 07:45 AM

akhirnya dah masuk umah baru...
rasanya tak sampai sebulan dah bertukar lagi ni...

azra...keep up a good work....

sakura2503 · Post time 22-11-2011 07:45 AM

Post Last Edit by sakura2503 at 22-11-2011 07:47

salam yorobun,
check in rumah baru...
dh 8 tingkat rumah korea ni,..

zul_khaleeda · Post time 22-11-2011 08:18 AM

yeh..yeh..rumah baru..buka buku baru...lembaran baru..hehe

Thanks azra..

Jelita · Post time 22-11-2011 08:58 AM

Post Last Edit by Jelita at 22-11-2011 09:00

azra...nnti tepek info nih kat atas if takde lagik.....thanks

silk/cotton/chiffon/all materials

where: Dongdaemun
how to go: line 4...stop at dongdaemun station..exit 9. when exit from subway..look for a building in front. 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

Jelita · Post time 22-11-2011 09:03 AM

errrr....baru baca info kat ats...dah ada dah. ehehehe!!

amboi korang laju betul....dah bukak rumah no 8.

azradiza · Post time 22-11-2011 09:32 AM

Post Last Edit by azradiza at 29-12-2011 11:15

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 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

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

zamnie · Post time 22-11-2011 10:33 AM

Alhamdulillah.. dah umah baru!!

thanks kerepek for ur reply..

heidihana · Post time 22-11-2011 10:35 AM

Yorobun ,

check in umah baru ni... thankx azra.. info2 yg super super superb...

nre80 · Post time 22-11-2011 10:39 AM

anneyong haseyo..esok dh nk berangkat..berdebar la pulak..

azradiza · Post time 22-11-2011 11:26 AM

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