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leonghan
post Feb 21 2012, 12:12 PM

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I'm going to seoul + jeju for 8D7N on 08/11 - 16/11, need to ask about the accommondation and car rental for 5ppl. Below are the two guesthouse that currently im looking for it, nice or not?

Seoul - Namsan guesthouse
Jeju - Yeha guesthouse (Convenient for self drive?)

Normally how many days should i stay in Jeju island? My initial plan is arriving Jeju at 1pm (08/11) and leaving at 11am (10/11) to Seoul.
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post Feb 21 2012, 12:30 PM

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QUOTE(leonghan @ Feb 21 2012, 12:12 PM)
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Seoul - Namsan guesthouse
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Namsan is very popular among Malaysians, though I've not stayed there. If booked up, try Seoul Hostel -- good location, walking distance to the two famous palaces too.

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post Feb 21 2012, 01:42 PM

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QUOTE(bonjourmerci @ Feb 9 2012, 11:14 PM)
yes eastarjet or aseana(the name some sort like that).i can recommend things n hotel in jeju n attractions. just tell me what u expect from jeju..museum? hiking? scenery..?i have done all sort of thing in jeju...i even done one of the ole ole route which is about 17km by walking in jeju. and there r islands that most foreign dont gowhich i thinkis quite impressive.in seoul i not an expert cause i dun really like seoul except shopping cosmetic.other than that it is just a city, nothing much.. maybe u can spend a night in sokcho and next day morning hike the mt seroksan and visit  nami island. if u have an exratime maybe u can visit busan which i like more than seoul.
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omg! shocking.gif I just gone for 1week+ already v3. Really cant follow up.

Anyway thanks for the reply. Since I'm on break for this two days, I can gather more info around with your guys help.

My Korea trip, I budget RM 4k (include accommodation, foods , public transportation, entertainment etc) for 8 days. Is it enough? I would be spending 3D 2N in Jeju and 3D 2N in Seoul. The first day n last day is excluded due depart and arrive on airport.

I would like to know which hotel/guesthouse to stay in Jeju and Seoul. Can anyone recommended base their experience.

In Jeju, does the hotel/guesthouse able to arrange taxi tour for us around Jeju?
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post Feb 21 2012, 01:48 PM

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Why nobody wants to go to GYEONGJU? Got Bulguksa Temple and the hilly royal tombs, all World Heritage Sites. biggrin.gif
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post Feb 21 2012, 02:16 PM

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QUOTE(mat sputnik @ Feb 21 2012, 12:30 PM)
Namsan is very popular among Malaysians, though I've not stayed there. If booked up, try Seoul Hostel -- good location, walking distance to the two famous palaces too.

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Thanks your recommendation, what about Jeju island? stay in jeju city or seowsipo?
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post Feb 21 2012, 02:18 PM

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QUOTE(leonghan @ Feb 21 2012, 02:16 PM)
Thanks your recommendation, what about Jeju island? stay in jeju city or seowsipo?
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Sorry, never been to Jeju yet. smile.gif
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post Feb 21 2012, 03:27 PM

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QUOTE(mat sputnik @ Feb 21 2012, 02:48 PM)
Why nobody wants to go to GYEONGJU? Got Bulguksa Temple and the hilly royal tombs, all World Heritage Sites. biggrin.gif
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this one maybe we need to wait until those kdrama use gyeongju as their main backdrop

imho in terms of history gyeongju is like the best you can get in whole korean peninsula
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post Feb 21 2012, 03:43 PM

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QUOTE(leonghan @ Feb 21 2012, 02:16 PM)
Thanks your recommendation, what about Jeju island? stay in jeju city or seowsipo?
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if u a renting a car in jeju, doesn't matter much where u stay since one in north and one is in south. driving in jeju is nice due to the scenery albeit alot of speed bumps..haha

seogwipo is a small coastal town. depends on u really and the destinations u wanna go. More attractions at the south i believe and going to most places takes from 30mins to an hour or more even smile.gif
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post Feb 21 2012, 04:22 PM

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QUOTE(ashcrimson @ Feb 21 2012, 03:27 PM)
this one maybe we need to wait until those kdrama use gyeongju as their main backdrop

imho in terms of history gyeongju is like the best you can get in whole korean peninsula
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post Feb 21 2012, 04:24 PM

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does any1 here know where i can book a recommended 1 day ski tour?
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post Feb 21 2012, 04:29 PM

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If you dunno how to ski, better do it like what I did..go there for FREE. Now even got MRT right till the entrance of the ski resort near Nami Island liao..There probably a free shuttle bus to the resort and just play abit of snow & snap photos can liao..Furthermore, can kill 2 birds wth a stone- bcos ypu can do Nami island in the Morning and afternoon go to the ski resort just to play snow for free haha

Added on February 21, 2012, 4:30 pmBefore you ask me how to go there, Well I dunno bcos last time the MRT not ready yet.. Yu probably want to chk 1st page on the Elysian ski resort posistion and also the MRT station near the entrance

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post Feb 21 2012, 04:33 PM

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QUOTE(DCboii @ Feb 21 2012, 04:24 PM)
does any1 here know where i can book a recommended 1 day ski tour?
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Easy 1-day access from Seoul would be VIVALDI.
Book at your hotel once you are in Seoul.
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post Feb 21 2012, 04:34 PM

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the name of the ski resort is Elysian ski resort? thanks btw smile.gif
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post Feb 21 2012, 04:41 PM

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Now from Seoul can take MRT Gyeongchun Line to Gapyeong stn. From there take taxi to Nami Island. I think about 2km away.

QUOTE(stimix @ Feb 21 2012, 04:29 PM)
If you dunno how to ski, better do it like what I did..go there for FREE. Now even got MRT right till the entrance of the ski resort near Nami Island liao..There probably a free shuttle bus to the resort and just play abit of snow & snap photos can liao..Furthermore, can kill 2 birds wth a stone- bcos ypu can do Nami island in the Morning and afternoon go to the ski resort just to play snow for free haha

Added on February 21, 2012, 4:30 pmBefore you ask me how to go there, Well I dunno bcos last time the MRT not ready yet.. Yu probably want to chk 1st page on the Elysian ski resort posistion and also the MRT station near the entrance
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post Feb 21 2012, 04:45 PM

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Gapyeong conventional railway station to Nami island also around that distance..taxi rate ~ 3500won nia..less than RM10 haha..But lucky this time that MRT line goes all the way to Elysian ski resort. Last time, I took another taxi to Elysian ski resort..My heart keep on pumping seeing the meter increasing liek no tomorrow..I think I paid ~ RM50 for the taxi from Nami Island to Elysian ski resort Darmit
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post Feb 21 2012, 04:48 PM

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RM50?? rclxub.gif rclxub.gif Mahal woh!!

My former colleague now live in Seoul for the next 2 yrs for her work. So sioklah she. I was thinking to tumpang her apartment for a nite or 2. Can save cost on accommodation. biggrin.gif

QUOTE(stimix @ Feb 21 2012, 04:45 PM)
Gapyeong conventional railway station to Nami island also around that distance..taxi rate ~ 3500won nia..less than RM10 haha..But lucky this time that MRT line goes all the way to Elysian ski resort. Last time, I took another taxi to Elysian ski resort..My heart keep on pumping seeing the meter increasing liek no tomorrow..I think I paid ~ RM50 for the taxi from Nami Island to Elysian ski resort Darmit
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post Feb 21 2012, 05:08 PM

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QUOTE(stimix @ Feb 21 2012, 04:45 PM)
Gapyeong conventional railway station to Nami island also around that distance..taxi rate ~ 3500won nia..less than RM10 haha..But lucky this time that MRT line goes all the way to Elysian ski resort. Last time, I took another taxi to Elysian ski resort..My heart keep on pumping seeing the meter increasing liek no tomorrow..I think I paid ~ RM50 for the taxi from Nami Island to Elysian ski resort Darmit
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the taxi guy cheat me when taking from gapyeong mrt station to nami..5k won.. doh.gif cuz when I take taxi back to gapyeogn station, one ahjunma also together and she paid for the taxi fare.2.5 won or so only! doh.gif

anyway, i took taxi from hongdae to sinchon after drinking around 3am even more expensive....i think it was 10k-20k won or more laugh.gif

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post Feb 21 2012, 05:15 PM

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Haha.. I also kena the same but even worse on the day I arrived.. Took the AREX to Gimpo and since no more MRT by 11:30pm..I hv to take their taxi who dunwan to use meter..no choice but paying 40K won for the 25k ride to my hotel
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post Feb 21 2012, 08:33 PM

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QUOTE(kamemada @ Feb 20 2012, 01:53 AM)
I think mid-June is already Summer. Maybe chiller than in July-August. Try ask your Korean friend again to confirm.
If its Summer, I think you can wear like in Malaysia already. But normally Summer will have alot of rain. Do pack your rainy days clothes aswell, just in case. Umbrellas, raincoats, leather waterproofed shoes, extra pair of socks etc.

The Koreans call it "Chang-ma 장마", rainy season. Watch the video below to see how it looks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlPdVD0dlRo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHOi8aRa5Bo
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Ya my wife told me its gonna be rainy season during our trip in July. Hafto do Plan B since our Plan A is mostly outdoors activities.
But I wouldnt complain much. If not satisfied, will set another trip at the end of the year. Hopefully got good offers.

QUOTE(Listiani @ Feb 20 2012, 07:36 AM)
Korean got Muslims also. Not neccesarily Pakistan/Indian Muslims but Korean Muslims. So don't worry about halal food.
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True. I'm not really worry about the food aswell. But then, I do want to test the original Korean food. Sadly, most are porks. LOL. Sigh.

QUOTE(kamemada @ Feb 21 2012, 02:37 AM)
Might be too early to ask this; anybody living/studying/working in S.Korea? Wanna meet up? I'll be in Seoul; July onwards.
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I think Ashcrimson is staying in Korea. Do correct me Ash!
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post Feb 21 2012, 09:37 PM

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no. i used to live there brows.gif

unless they give me usd 10k salary, i cant even imagine staying there. cost of living too high
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