Continue from V1 : https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/369047

Link to Korea Tourist Website:
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.kto

More info & even learning Korean from:

Korea Plaza
Ground Flr, Menara Hap Seng (Formerly MUI Plaza)
Jalan P Ramlee KL
Tel: 03-20722515
24hr info: Dial 1330
email: klkoreanplaza@gmail.com
Business Hours: 9Am -6PM

Learning Korean/ Hangul: http://language.snu.ac.kr/site/kr/klec/cli...orean/index.jsp or http://korean.sogang.ac.kr/

Getting to Seoul from Airport

http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/GK/GK_EN_2_2_2_3.jsp

More options & Combi AREX/MRT: http://english.arex.or.kr/jsp/eng/index.jsp



Metro maps:

MRT route planning (Very usefull tool. http://www.seoulmetro.co.kr/station/eng/linemap.action

English Reference maps of South korea (better than Googlemaps) : http://emap.visitkorea.or.kr/Scripts/EngMap.aspx

Discounted limousine bus from airport

Useful Travelogues/tips from this thread:

ycl90: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=34152729

Huiyin_hsu: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=34223631

Fazdrock: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=34333642

zstan Seoul trip: http://zhishan90.blogspot.com/2010/11/seou...to-incheon.html

aeiou228 - Nami island: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=38009685

Korea Tour Agents/Guides mentioned in this thread:

http://www.seoulcitytour.net/English/eng_menu_02_02.html
http://www.tiktourservice.com/tour/?c_id=8
http://english.triptokorea.com/english/viewforum.php?f=441



Locations of famous attractions (Wikimapia images):

Gyeongbokgung - Palace http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.5790044&lon=1...=b&search=seoul
Changdeokgung - Palace http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.5800247&lon=1...=b&search=seoul
Changgyeonggung - Palace http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.5789874&lon=1...=b&search=seoul
Deoksugung - Palace http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.5656879&lon=1...04&z=16&l=0&m=b
Gyeonghuigung - Palace http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.5709774&lon=1...02&z=16&l=0&m=b
Dongdaemun gate - http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.57119&lon=127...=b&search=seoul
Namdaemun Gate - http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.5600026&lon=1...earch=namdaemun
Insa-Dong art market (Area) http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.5738005&lon=1...rch=insa%20dong
Myeong-Dong Shopping area: http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.5628644&lon=1...99&z=16&l=0&m=b
Cheonggyecheon Stream (Rehabilitated stream) http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.5688557&lon=1...=Cheonggyecheon
Rodeo Street & Garak Wholesale market - http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.4942689&lon=1...yangin%20market
Naryangin Market: http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.5150703&lon=1...39&z=14&l=0&m=b
Jongmyo Shrine http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.5734264&lon=1...96&z=16&l=0&m=b
King Seongjong royal tomb park http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.5089918&lon=1...ch=royal%20tomb
Donggureung Royal Tomb (The largest & 2009 Unesco list) - http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.6206222&lon=1...m=b&search=guri
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress (1997 Unseco list) http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.2777067&lon=1...eong%20fortress
Suwon Haenggung palace (Inside Hwaseong Fortress) http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.2594694&lon=1...=folk%20village
Korean Folk Village (Suwon) http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.2594694&lon=1...=folk%20village
Namiseom (Winter Sonata) - http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.79154&lon=127...search=namiseom
DMZ -JSA Pamunjom (North Korea) - http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.9563801&lon=1...&m=b&search=DMZ
COEX Mall - http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.512296&lon=12...m=b&search=coex
Lotte World: http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.5110535&lon=1...=b&search=lotte
Everland: http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.289822&lon=12...search=everland
Mt Sorak (area only. Not sure where is teh ski resort)- http://wikimapia.org/#lat=38.1615561&lon=1...=b&search=sorak
Yongpyong Ski Resort http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.643937&lon=12...ch=ski%20resort
Muju Ski Resort: http://wikimapia.org/#lat=35.892666&lon=12...ch=ski%20resort
Elysian Ganchon Ski resort (Near Nami Island): http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.8210396&lon=1...75&z=14&l=0&m=b
Jisan Ski Resort (Near to Seoul) - http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.2150188&lon=1...forest%20resort
Konjiam Ski Resort (Near to Seoul) http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.3324945&lon=1...m=b&search=muju


Additional readings/blogs about Korea travelogues

http://chrisinsouthkorea.blogspot.com/2010...-seoul-and.html
http://bredainkorea.blogspot.com/2010/07/a...-itinerary.html


Seoul Weather chart


Money Changers Exchange Rate in Korea Vs Malaysia:

http://www.visitseoul.net/en/info/exchange...4007002007&p=07

http://www.wawasanmoneychanger.com.my/exchangeRates.asp

The rate offered by Shinhan Bank is marked to the market compare to the inflated rate in Malaysia as above. However changing at Incheon airport is not really cheap and thus, it is recommended to either change abit of won in M'sia & thereafter decide to withdraw via ATM there (Citibank card no proble. Maybank - Having problem there) or change from US$ to Won at those money changers downtown (nandaemun Myeongdong or Dongdaemun)

Budget Hotels/Hostel:

http://innostel.visitseoul.net/en/

http://www.agoda.com/asia/south_korea/seoul.html

Tips/Warning

- ALL of the restaurants, GST refund & duty free shops @ Incheon airport SATELLITE building close at 9:30pm. However there are 24 hours KFC & MC Donald at Ctr court Arrival Hall (Level 1) Therefore please do not enter the departure hall to early..Go for the last dinner at McD & KFC st - the pricing is exactly like Seoul downturn!
- https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1651834
- Phone rental:

Halal Food & Mosque ~ Seoul

Phone Renting
Nice Smartphone App for Travel to S Korea:

This post has been edited by stimix: Nov 23 2011, 03:38 PM

Busan uses its own card. You can buy it from their local train station. not the KTX station.

because there was this G20 summit event during my trip. so the hotels were pretty much fully booked.

anyway, my tour was split into 2. group A and group B. i am from group B. group A's hotel were still the same though. a bit unlucky and unfair to say the least.

UGPM bro.got more questions for u.

Btw, T-money can be used for Busan buses. Not train though. It's more worthwhile to buy a 1 day pass for KRW 3500. Travel as many times u want in a day.

Wow...! V2 already. Missed Korea very much.

My AA flight to seoul on 28 march which is on monday, could not find any ground arrangement tour package for this date except private tour which is very expensive...need all the guidance for my free & easy trip. Worry about the language barrier over there...

I will travel to South Korea next month and plan to rent a car at Jeju Island. Can I use Malaysian Driving License or I need to apply to International Driving License?

Hi,

I'll be going to korea from 12/4 - 17/4.
I'm thinking to take up ground tour package as i wanted to go to Mt. Sorak. I google many info about this place and find it difficult to reach if self tour. And local ground tour to Mt. Sorak is very expensive.

But anyway, i still have last day free and easy, if my return flight is 11pm, by what time should i leave seoul town to go to the airport?
I read review that Flower hotel is quite ok, is it near to the train station? Is Namsan tower a recomended place to visit? Where's the place that have the lover's lock? do i have to pay for the observatory ticket for the lover's lock place?

My tour package will cover :
City tour inclusive the palace and museum, dongdaemon, myeondong,Namiseom Island, herbal/skincare/ branded outlet,Daephohang Fish Market, Mt. Sorak, Teddy Bear Museum, Ginseng Farm, Water Park & Spa, Everland themepark, and Cherry Blossom park.

What are the place that i can still visit on my last day free & easy?

Just follow the MRT maps, the AREX info & selected itineraries/blogs above and you are good to go liao...The 1st pg info is the basic you need to DIY/ backpacking there. Easy as ABC.. languarge is not a real issue. you still can use your international sign languarge or even Chinese as some of the Chinese nouns similar to Korean. Atleast they can understand abit.. Furthermore, tourist areas such as Myeong Dong, most of the sale girls are multi-lingual, Namdaemun market - teh Ajumma/Ajusshi also can understand bit & pieces of mandarin..

hope someone can help me here ...

my return flight from korea is 11pm .. so i guess i need to be at airport around 9pm. but i have to check out my hotel at 12noon .. so my problem is what to do if my hotel don't allow me to keep my bags ?

i will be staying at Uljiro Co-op Residence. anyone stay here before ? i read the review quite good.

for this trip, i plan to try their city bus tour .. just like KL hop on .. so i didn't book any tour.

Haha..dun worry all AAX current flight also will be arriving ~9PM and departing ~ 11:30pm Seoul time..

All hotels that I stayed b4 having no problem allowing to put our luggages at their hotel while waiting for room or even waiting for departure time.

What I did on last day..Early check-out ~ 8am and straight away put my luggages as other guests at the common lobby...Well for security purposes, ensure you don't put any valuables inside-lah...Thereafter I only came back ~ 4pm to the hotel & made my way to the airport...

Mind to share which ground tour package, is it in Seoul?

aiyo uncle stimix,why dint add my pics into the tips let them see abit. lol

where is your link & nice itineraries leh..I probably overlooked or your itineraries not so complete kua

co-op residence is nice.i stayed at the oh mok gyo at seoul one.

well, i'm going to korea from 1/4 to 9/4 and Mt. Sorak is on our itinerary. Me and my frens are planning to take the bus to Sokcho town, spend a night there and go up Mt. Sorak the next day. Since you are only leaving on 12/4, perhaps you can check back on this thread for my postings and perhaps my trip there can help you.

I went last year and i did like what u planned...Sokcho is really a nice town and Mt.Sorak is really worth the hike. I stayed at House Hostel which is very cheap and nice and the hotel manager was very kind in explaining all the attractions in sokcho.

i got this itinerary from 12fly.com (Malaysia)

ahhhh, i was thinking of going to the DMZ but am not too sure if it's worth the trip. i saw the video on youtube and it was basically an army camp so i'm a bit.. hmm..

anyone been to DMZ here? would you think it's worth the trip? or should i schedule that day for something else?

Cherry Blossoms estimated dates are out

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_...jsp?cid=1224040



Spring Flowers
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_...jsp?cid=1223280

wah this cherry blossom date make me feel like going there again.
my 2cent actually mt sorak is nice place to visit but provided not too much wind blowing that day,the day i went the wind was blowing realyl strong that i wanna move forward also difficult so dint manage to sit the cable car up to the peak to look down,i bet the view is breathtaking.

aigoo.. the cherry blossoms are expected to bloom earlier? anyone know how long normally they bloom? approx 2 weeks right?
My flight is only on 19 April.. hopefully it will still blooming in Yeouido at that time (expected bloom on 8 April), if not the best bet is to see it in Incheon (expected bloom on 15 Apr).. but do anyone know where to view it in Incheon??

imho Incheon Grand Park is better than Yeouido. more activities as well. last year it rained on 23rd April. better check the weather first

it's a waste going to korea to see the cherry blossoms. for this, japan is the best. korea is best during autumn. the view when mountclimbing is just awesome...

haha thanks ashcrimson for the tips.. for me it's not a waste to go to korea for this since I have some other interest to pursuit.. so it's kind of all-in-one package for me hahaha.. and april is the best time for me to apply leave coz not many projects in the office. It's difficult to go in autumn, coz of lots end-of-year projects and deadlines.. but i will try to slot in at least one autumn trip there in future.. By the way viewing the cherry blossoms is a plus coz in Malaysia we cannot view it..

The only place i want to go in japan is hokkaido, but i need tour package coz i can't understand nor speak Japanese. Last I checked the package is about RM10K.. huhu.. i'm putting that aside first.. maybe 5 or 6 years later??

This post has been edited by rsralf: Mar 9 2011, 01:54 PM

wah...then in May got what type of flowers to see leh?? =)

Eh. I thought Penang also got cherry blossoms ma right? Haha

eh, got cherry blossom in penang meh?
hahaha.. poor me.. didn't know about that.. but surely couldn't compare to japan & korea hehehe
nvm next time will check out the Malaysia one..

tomorrow the MATTA FAIR will start.. am going to check out KTO's booth if there are anything interesting for my trip in Apr..
normally they have more info & brochures during the fair compared to walk-in at Korean Plaza..

This post has been edited by rsralf: Mar 10 2011, 01:46 PM

Uncle, why did u get back to the hotel around 4pm and then make your way to the airport after that? Wasnt it to early since the flight is at 1130pm?

Nothing much to do liao...Shop to many times Namdaemun & Myeong Dong infact almost every Morning & nite at these two areas.. haha..So instead of going to late, decided to go earlier than Seoul peak hour MRT jam...and having better quality time spent at Incheon superb airport...Well, for the world best airport, spending few hours there already consider another attraction liao

MRT peak hour? Ok, I dont know that. I am going to Gimpo airport from Myeong Dong on Monday morning. My flight to Jeju from Gimpo would be at 12pm. MRT peak hour should be from 7am to 9am right? And 5pm to 7pm? Correct me if I am wrong.

that peak hours are pretty standard everywhere around the world..common sense liao haha

Haha true true. I am not planning to bring much, so I am planning to buy those stylish-stylish jacket for men which I heard is damn cheap. Where is the best bet to buy that? Namdaemun?

Namdaemun more like our Petaling street wor..or open air Sg Wang...No brand wan.

no brand but the design quite nice

some shots of namdaemun:

Came back from Seoul yesterday...

Weather in Seoul: Unpredictable. It rained consistently at night on 27th and 28th Feb.. very windy and bitterly cold. This week, no rain but still windy.. your face will be slapped with harsh cold with every gale of wind while walking on the street. It's sunny on some days only so for travelers going in mid-March please bring winter clothes. Daytime is about 5-7 degree celsius but nightime usually went below 3 or 4. I wear 4-5 layers everyday to keep warm. Seoulites said Spring will come in early April, so yea, be prepared!

Places: We didn't intend to shop in Seoul so we only went to Namdaemum, Dongdaemum, Yongsan Electronics Market, Insadong and Ewha Women Univ area. Don't really like Namdaemum cos the clothes not nice, food not nice... For facial, cosmetics, women clothings, korean lifestyle products, Ewha area is the best! Neverending streets and alleys with women stuff and you can negotiate prices too. Insadong is nice though food is not cheap, but abundant souvenirs there to bring home - do negotiate for better deals. The sellers are prepared for this.

Sightseeing: We only went to Gyeongbukgong and Bukchon Hanok Village. Regret not visiting Changdeokgong cos it's said to be nicer and less empty than Gyeongbukgong. We took the city tour bus and it's quite worth the price (10,000won). Do try

Accommodation: We chose Stay Korea 2 (http://www.staykorea.co.kr/english/01.html). Very nice, cosy and affordable place. It's situated in Hongdae area, near to Hongik Univ station. A lot of quaint cafes, cheap food and convenience stores. The caretaker (owner is always at Stay Korea 1) is very friendly, speaks good english and french.. She will also advise where to eat, where to visit and where to get tickets etc etc.

Our 11-day trip also expanded to Jeju and Gyeongju. Absolutely love Gyeongju and wish I can live in Jeju! Total cost for the trip is a lot more than expected but it's mainly due to transportation and food. We spent less on shopping except for souvenirs. Our main agenda is to sightsee and try their food

Will upload some pics soon..

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Added on March 11, 2011, 12:05 pmOh, and, right now all over Insadong, Namdaemum and many places in Seoul are having big sales on winter clothes. I bought a long thick scarf for 7000 won in Ewha area. Boots on-sale are 10,000 won each pair; sweaters, coats and jackets start from 20,000 won onwards. It'll be cheaper to get them there for travelers going in March than buying here.

This post has been edited by sophistafunk: Mar 11 2011, 12:05 PM

Hi Sophie,
have just checked out the Stay Korea website.. seems good.. and comfy..
may I know for the dormitory, do they have an 8 person dormitory?

Which one better, Stay Korea 1 or 2?
If from Incheon airport, which transportation to take?

I only saw 4-pax dorm in Stay Korea II. Apparently it's the same for Stay Korea I..

http://www.staykorea.co.kr/english/03-2.html

It's really a cosy place, feels like a home

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Added on March 11, 2011, 6:25 pmI haven't been to Stay Korea I because both are located between 1-2 streets away. The owner is manning Stay Korea I and a nice gal called Noelle is managing Stay Korea II for half a day. Noelle will clean the house in the morning and leave @ 3pm daily. This gives us a lot of freedom and space to relax. Not that having someone around is bad but I felt more carefree and more at home in this way. Noelle and Sun (the owner) are friendly and speak good english. Both of them are able to recommend and suggest places to visit, eat and shop too.

Since the hostel is only a 2-sty house-size big, the place is cosy warm and easy for travelers to interact easily We met people from HK, Netherlands, China, Thailand and France during our stay.

From Incheon Airport, take the blue line (Arex/Airport Railroad) direct train and alight at Hongik Univ station. Go to Exit 2 and you'll see 7-Eleven near/next to petrol kiosk. Walk down the street between 7-E and petrol kiosk and you'll see WA Bar. Follow the map accordingly

http://www.staykorea.co.kr/english/04-2.html

P/S:
If you haven't been to Seoul before (like us), once you arrived @ airport - take the elevator down to B2 and walk about 5-8min to AREX station (underground). Buy T-Money at the big metal machine there or go to the counter to purchase single journey ticket (4000won) to Hongik Univ station. If you want to play safe, approach the Transportation counter in airport (arrival hall, near to tourist info desk) for help. Those men in yellow uniform can speak english to help you (that was how we found the train stn..)

T-Money:
We tried to buy from the GS25 mart in Incheon Airport but they said they don't sell.. so, how come other forumers managed to get them there? We managed to get T-Money from Hongik Univ station with the help of the staff there. We didn't even know the machine is to purchase T-Money =.= Remember to top it up right after the purchase (same as Singapore's EZLink card) either at the same machine or those next to it.

This post has been edited by sophistafunk: Mar 11 2011, 06:25 PM

Dang! We cant buy TMoney at the airport? I'm going there this Friday

GS25 mart in Airport is under renovation now.. You can try your luck @ the Transportation counter or buy it at AREX station

Sophie, can I ask if the hostel recommended by u (Korea 1 & 2 ) the room attached with bathroom or they have common bathroom/toilet??

You can buy at the shop in front information counter near main boarding gate.. if i'm not mistaken name of the shop ministop..price around 3000won.

so lucky u all met with those that can speak english,that time i went hardly can find anyone speak english,except at the ski resort there met a girl speak quite fluent english,and kinda lenglui i think shes those babysitter help ppl jaga their kids. interact abit but shy la,so just smile only. cos the kid sitting next to me and she is standing up so gave her my place.

Hi Listiani,

They only have shared bathroom.. even for double-bed rooms, we have to use the bathroom outside. In StayKorea II, there are two bathrooms - downstairs and upstairs. 2 dorms and 1 single bed room downstairs; 2 dorms and 2 double bed rooms upstairs.

Even though bathrooms are shared, they are very clean. No dirt no stains etc. They installed air fresheners so no foul smell too.. lol. One thing though, you have to bring your own towels and toiletries.

My trip to Seoul, Korea on 10-Jun to 18-Jun. Plan to stay around dongdaemun area. Dunno want to choose Lees Hotel or New Chonji Hotel.

Any recommendation?

I m going on March 21st


what if on 21st week?


btw does the Lotte world worth it?

lotte world,got alot feedback from previous fellow travellers,they just look nice only but inside is like equal to genting. so i think better go everland,that place is amazingly huge walk till my leg also pain

I going tomorrow night.... anyone at Korea now??

How is the weather gonna be..

Freezing

Is it compulsory to have international driving license to drive in Korea?

Any car rental company in Jeju that provide car rental service without the need of international license?

Yes it's required to have international driving license to drive in Korea.

[quote=shinchan^^,Mar 12 2011, 09:55 PM]
I m going on March 21st

what if on 21st week?

Which hotel did you book? For how many nights?

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Added on March 13, 2011, 8:57 pmAny cheap hotel/motel/guesthouse recommendations near dongdaemun area?

This post has been edited by samforte: Mar 13 2011, 08:57 PM

Oh!! Man!!! I hate sharing toilet with strangers. I think I should opt for another accommodation room with toilet inside so that I don't have to share toilet with others.

Any recommendation?? I'm looking at Hongik University area.

This post has been edited by Listiani: Mar 14 2011, 12:24 AM

It's spring and it's still freezing???

I have few but most have shared bathrooms

http://www.kimsguesthouse.com/eng/intro.html
http://hongdaeguesthouse.com/index.php
http://www.guesthouseinkorea.com/eng_intro
http://www.annguesthouse.co.kr/
http://www.namugh.co.kr/
http://www.bluguesthouse.com/index.php
http://www.heybackpackers.com/index.html

I saw a guesthouse in Ewha Women Univ area which I found thru internet before my trip but I can't remember the name now.. arghh.. I recommend staying there cos of the massive shops around and cheap food. It's much more alive than the places around Hongik Univ. You can try to search around for hostels around Ewha.

Reviews on Ewha area: http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/..._Area-BR-1.html

There aren't a lot of stuff to see or shop around in Hongik area but a lot more to see in Ewha. It's only 2 subway stops between these two: Hongik - Sinchon - Ewha. Both are actually located near to each other and it's possible to walk from one point to the other.

When you're visiting/staying in Ewha, don't forget to visit the lifestyle store called Kosney - cute stuff, facial products, stationery, home products and even vintage goods too!

http://www.kosney.co.kr/ksn/pm/shop/PMProd...il?PC=MALL_MAIN

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Added on March 14, 2011, 9:42 amSpring is in early April...

This post has been edited by sophistafunk: Mar 14 2011, 09:42 AM

The vintage stuff in Kosney



This post has been edited by sophistafunk: Mar 14 2011, 09:54 AM

I have better photos in another card but.. just showing you one of the main streets of E-dae (Ewha Women Univ area). The streets and alleys are full of stores, cafes, restaurants, mobile, cosmetics, clothes and etc etc..



Taken from a restaurant on 2nd floor. The black bean paste noodles only cost 3800 won, the spicy squid+clam soup noodle cost 4000 won! Best of all, they are super delicious!




This post has been edited by sophistafunk: Mar 14 2011, 10:02 AM

My fave drink in South Korea: Yuza Blossom Tea in Holly Cafe. Not cheap, about 4000 won or so but it definitely warms me up and it tastes really good!

Ok sophistafunk, the floor is yours now. Feed us with all the photos you have .

Stay Korea looks comfy and decent...btw, does it have private bathroom, etc? or we have to share all the facilities? thx

Did u try the clubs in Hongik area?

Dear Sophie,

Thank you very much for your input. I'll chk around at the Ehwa U area. Sound interesting especially shopping

Hi.. where did you stay in Jeju? planning to go there in September..

Lol... lemme load to flickr first...

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Added on March 14, 2011, 2:19 pmIt doesn't have private bathroom.. there are 2 shared bathrooms (upstairs & downstairs). Initially I was against shared facilities but Stay Korea II is very cozy like a home.. the bathrooms are clean, well decorated, well maintained and everyone keep it clean too. Maybe it's off-season now, we don't have to wait for ppl to finish their business in the bathroom at all.. lol.

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Added on March 14, 2011, 2:27 pmI had been walking around Hongik area almost everyday during my stay in Seoul; mostly to walk back to Stay Korea hostel from Ehwa (E-dae area) or to walk to/fro to Hongik station. Day and night time, I only see restaurants, cafes, convenience stores, PC Bang, KTV.. and 1-2 pubs there. The whole atmosphere wasn't that lively though.

We went to a pub in Sinchon (can't remember the name cos we ran in there to escape the cold wind) and it was full of happy students.. lol. Nice ambience, not too rowdy.. they played english songs and serve snacks like chicken wings, grilled cuttlefish etc. We had 1 pint of CASS beer (i like it!) only. That was the only time we visited pub in Seoul. Most of the time we either drink soju or makgeolli in the room or had it in the restaurant

When asked, the guesthouse owner said Sinchon is the known area to drink, eat and have fun. E-dae is for women to shop and Hongdae is for cheap food. I find that E-dae has cheap food too.. hmmm..

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Added on March 14, 2011, 2:29 pmU're welcome
Ehwa is really interesting.. I like it better than Namdaemum and Dongdaemum

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Added on March 14, 2011, 2:42 pmHi divasweet!

We stayed in Tae Gong Gak Inn, it's a very nice guesthouse with 4-star service and room. I've written a review in Tripadvisor - http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g2...po_Jeju_do.html

What others wrote are true; the owners are really helpful, warm, friendly and kind. They won't push you to go for this or that but they will give very good advices on where to go, what to eat..etc. Knowing our language barrier, they will write down food order, road directions, instructions to taxi driver or bus driver in korean language for us without prompting. I was surprised by their hospitality at first but they're genuinely nice!

Their website: http://www.lepotel.kr/eng/index.html

Other ppl recommend Jeju Hiking Inn in Tripadvisor, it was our secondary choice that time and it's cheaper than Tae Gong Gak. Not sure if they're as helpful as TGG owners though..

Their website: http://www.hikinginn.com/

My thoughts: At 65,000won/nite (double-bed) in TGG, we had bottled mineral water, fresh clean towels, toiletries, big bed, duvet cover, extra winter blanket, slippers, tv, spacious room and large bathroom, unlimited supplies of food (noodles, bread, snacks, coffee, tea, water) in pantry, free tangerines.. good recommendations on food (cheap&delicious), walking distance to Cheonjiyeon Falls.. and bonus point on the fact that the owners know a lot of ppl in Jeju so you can find help very easily.. so yea, I will go back to TGG again - not for freebies but for its warmth, I felt at home and being taken care of properly; I didn't feel so lost thanks to the owners!


This post has been edited by sophistafunk: Mar 14 2011, 02:42 PM

TQ soo much for the info..

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[quote=shinchan^^,Mar 12 2011, 09:55 PM]
I m going on March 21st

what if on 21st week?

Which hotel did you book? For how many nights?

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Added on March 13, 2011, 8:57 pmAny cheap hotel/motel/guesthouse recommendations near dongdaemun area?

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new boolim hotel

Going to Seoul end of April - any idea what the weather will be like ? I know it is spring but for a tropical bum like me, should I bring winter jacket ?

I've booked 1st night in Sangwangsimni 2C House & another 3 nights in Flower Hotel...anybody know how long if walk to Dongdaemun Market?

tried but mission failed,they say korean only

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Added on March 14, 2011, 10:10 pmsophista,shower us with more pics pls!

This post has been edited by sfwong1: Mar 14 2011, 10:10 PM

when are you going to korea? i plan to book 1 night at flower hotel also but the location seems quite far from the subway station from goocle map.
anyone here can give more info about the location?

Going on 28 March, booked this because it is one of the cheapest around that area...

i'm going on 12/4, i signed up with ground tour package and my last day (own arrangement) i plan to stay in Flower hotel as its nearer to attraction.
Can you please share with me the direction once you come back....
many thanks

What at the nearby attraction to Flower Hotel?? Can u share with us??

This post has been edited by Listiani: Mar 15 2011, 12:35 PM

hi people! just came back from korea...so much fun!!! rugilah if don't go backpack style....

I'm going this Friday 18th. The 4th reactor at the Fukushima just blew up. South Korea is close to Japan. Great. Just great.

Where did you stay? Best place for shopping makan etc......share lah..your info

I guess most people went to Korea ended going there again.. hahaha.. going for my 6th time in September..

You really hardcore

Hows the weather in Seoul now, day & night? If shopping in malls, does CC offer better exchange rate than cash-won?

From my experience, it is not the shopping mall but our local bank credit card. Maybank offer better rates than my RHB Credit card everytime I go overseas and using my CC to purchase items. I have terminate my RHB Credit Card because the RHB doesn't seems offer good rates and no goodies for loyal and good paymaster customer unlike Maybank.

hi all, i'm going to seoul this friday. i have few questions to ask:

a. it is enough if i only bring 2 sweaters & if it too cold then buy winter clothes around myeondong?how about the price,it cost nearly rm300 here.
b. can i bring hand carry luggage which is full with food (eg:maggi,biscuit)

thank you

No lah.. balik kg only.. perhaps Korea is the first overseas country that I visited, so it has a speacial place in my heart. I've been to HK, Macau, Indon and Europe but still Korea will be the country that I love the most.. and the best part is, I cannot speake korean..

Its only 0.49km from cheongnyangni subway station

Yes good enough to bring 2 sweaters if you plan to get more in Seoul. By now they should have crazy sales on winter clothes - everywhere and anywhere.

Yes can have food in hand carry bag - I put pastries and snacks in it.



This post has been edited by sophistafunk: Mar 16 2011, 01:17 PM

I going on mid April, but still scare the radiation still around, unless the wind blow to Pacific direction.

Guys im Going to south korea for my honeymoon on this upcoming june..already booked ground arrangement with mayflower..the only problem is mayflower package via MAS but my flight is AA..So my AA departure is earlier than MAS on date particular date(AA depart at noon but MAS at night time).For return flight also late, AA will be at night time but MAS at afternoon..so pls suggest what to do on my last day at korea..also must be careful that i wont missed my return flight as well..

I only have a photo of Stay Korea II entrance




Ewha area:

Black bean paste noodles (3800won) and spicy seafood noodle soup (4000won). Delicious!



Snoopy cafe, streets, food carts and Ewha Women Univ.



This post has been edited by sophistafunk: Mar 17 2011, 01:02 AM

Hongik area, shop located at the corner, very near to Stay Korea II:

Sundae soup (6000won). They said it's an acquired taste.. that's true but I kinda like it



Add these to have the proper sundae soup!



This post has been edited by sophistafunk: Mar 16 2011, 03:54 PM

ah.. muslim readers.. do take note that most sundae / sundae soup are non-halal ya..
just afraid that the muslim readers later try to order coz the pic of the food looks tempting.. kekeke

This post has been edited by rsralf: Mar 16 2011, 03:52 PM