Anyone going on 29th June to 9th July 2012? Backpacker here but first time to S.Korea :/

This post has been edited by aeronchan: May 10 2012, 12:26 AM

i'll be staying at the pencil guesthouse, nearby the hong-ik univ station (hongdae)..nice place n host..the only con was that there only two restrooms

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Added on May 10, 2012, 11:54 amno need to get the tickets in advance. didnt aware of the cheaper ticket price..

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Added on May 10, 2012, 12:01 pmas tourist we are at advantage..as we can plan when and where..so..go there early..during the weekdays..

i suggest to check the official website of everland..sometime they provide discount voucher for foreign visitor..

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Added on May 10, 2012, 12:12 pmanybody going to seoul in sept 2012?

anyway, just want to share my iteneraries ..

15/9 - Explore the Palace via Seoul City Bus (Changing Guard Ceremony, Wedding)
- N Seoul Tower
- Namdaemun
16/9 - Hanok Village, Myeongdong Cycle at Han River, Seoul Night Tour
17/9 - Nami Island (Winter Sonata), Coffee Prince shop
18/9 - Jeju (Tea Museum, Teddy Bear Museum)
19/9 - Jeju, Shopping @ Dongdaemun
20/9 - Everland (Halloween Festival)
21/9 - Shopping Day

at seoul will be staying at pencil guesthouse
at jeju, jeju guesthouse


This post has been edited by naTea: May 10 2012, 12:12 PM

Pls don't miss Seongsan Ilchubong Peak, Seopjikoji & The Tangerine Farm while you are in Jeju. Teddy Bear Museum you can slot in while you are in Seoul.

ok..noted..nway, which is better teddy bear museum at jeju or at namsan?

I don't know because I've not been to any of the teddy bear museum. This type of museum is not my cup of tea.

namsan tower wan is pretty small if i am not mistaken..

for those who went to Jeju, I wanna ask something
they got this miniature theme park. and after some reading I noticed there are actually 2 theme parks with the same concept in Jeju itself
1) Soingook Miniature Theme Park
2) Jeju Mini Mini Land

anyone been there before? is it nice?
aiyyaa... me terpengaruh dgn Running Man

Anyone tried staying in a sauna area? I heard it's vry cheap.

Yes, I've been to Jeju Mini Land. Everything is min there. Mini London Bridge, Mini Eiffel Tower, Mini Great of China, Sydney Opera House, White House and many more

I found it so so only. Suitable for kids.

The smallest was KRW70,000 from 22/4/12-24/4/12. 4 door Matiz. You must register as the member for KUMHO Rent A Car. Just go to their website & register as member. You will this special rates.

Listiani, i just register and do reservation, we no need pay any single amount ? how good is their GPS (in english) ?
Night time in jeju any activities ?

No need but you need credit card to pay upon collecting the car. Pls send them email for reconfirmation on your booking several days before the date of collection.

Their GPS overall is good but not that updated. The GPS could not provide us the direction to Jeju Tourism Organisation, Fantastik Show Theatre in Jungmun and several good restaurant in Jeju town. We went around and around, asking people on the street for direction. Wasted our time.

If you stay in Seogwipo, nothing much but if you stay in Jeju town area, nite time is quite happening.

Before you get the car, make sure you get all your details in order. Get the telephone number of the places you want to go. Some of the places are not listed in their GPS and you wil have to round and round. Get Jeju map. The one I got from Jeju Tourism Organisation is very good and updated.

This post has been edited by Listiani: May 11 2012, 09:28 AM

Their GPS in english was hardly any different from non-english GPS. The only 'english' things in their gps is its main menu, a fraction of the main menu. The voice direction is in korean as well.

Aside from that, their GPS is waaaaaaaay superior than what we can have here in malaysia. All you need is the telephone number of the place you wanna go and you are all set. So if you have flyers with you, or a Lonely Planet guide book (though it may be outdated a bit) it well help you greatly.

It will warn you of speed trap and road bump, extremely accurate, very responsive and very detailed display yet still easy to see and non cluttered. So you can pretty much speed like crazy and slow down when approaching a speed trap

ps - The gps I used was the one provided by the car rental company Kumho.

This post has been edited by nobunee: May 11 2012, 10:06 AM

I speed like crazy woman on the way to Seongsan Ilchubong. It was very early in the morning and basically there were no cars on the road. The GPS lady keep on warning me on the speed limit until I won the jackpot. You know, ting ting sound


This post has been edited by Listiani: May 11 2012, 10:22 AM

Lol the jackpot 'ting ting' sound. Yeah I remember that. I think it sound once you are safe from speed trap or when you are approaching one.

The East-West road that go through Ilchubong was a fun drive. Got to see some beautiful beach and Wind Generator.

you lucky camera no take your picture and stop u at immigration..

or worse yet, to see the rental car company deduct your credit card for summons XD

Yeah, when we returned from Ilhcubong, we stop by at the beach and enjoy the scenary. We were very sleepy coz got up very early but it was all worth it.

Luckily we didn't we any summons or my credit being charge for that.

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Added on May 11, 2012, 11:12 amThis is my itineary for 2nd trip to Korea

Day 01
Departure from KLIA to Incheon at 2330hrs

Day 02
Arrive Incheon. Drop luggage. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, visit Pyeongchang dong & Dongdaemun.

Day 03
Visit KBS/Cheongdam/Hongdae

Day 04
Seoul/Jeongseon

Day 05
Jeongseon to Sokcho

Day 06
Sokcho to Seoul. Spend nite time at Myeongdong

Day 07
Visit Nami Island & Garden of The morning calm.

Day 08
Seoul/Busan by KTX

Day 09
Busan/Seoul

Day 10
Panmunjeom Tour

Day 11
Return to KL.

This is my initial plan. May change from time to time.



This post has been edited by Listiani: May 11 2012, 11:12 AM

i'm a bit skeptical on driving or touring jeju by myself..am considering to apply for the goodwill guide from the korea tourism website..have any of you tried it?

Most of us here self drive and travel on our own. But you can try driver guide in Jeju. I've met some of them. They speak fluent English. This one guy I met in Majanggul Caves. His name is Wan Mons. Well, that was written on his call card

When I met him in Majanggul Caves in Jeju, he was with several Malaysians. He was their driver cum tour guide. He works in the hotel line for 18 years and speak good English. Maybe you can email to him at maarooii@yahoo.co.kr or calling him to his hp at +82-10-3697-2303.