it depends on where you staying. sometimes bus arrive nearby your guesthouse/hotel so it's better to take bus instead cause if you take subway, many stairs.. n walk a distance to exchange to another line..

how about the walking distance from arex line exchange to line 2, hongik uni. station?

where is your guesthouse? hongik station got many exits and some with stairs. if you have big luggage be prepared as hongik exit usually crowded and many peoples most of the time

This post has been edited by yvonnesoo: Oct 3 2014, 11:24 AM

guesthouse at euljiro 3-ga exit2. im planning to ride arex train to hongik stn. then ride to euljiro3.

the airport limo bus also got reach there but the walking distant to guesthouse further than walking out from the euljiro stn.

alright but some people say very far cuz i know if take cable car also need to walk like 10-15min from myeongdong stn.

This post has been edited by xriies: Oct 4 2014, 12:33 AM

Hi, Im going to korea at this new year. Anyone know that can I use Korail 3 day pass in order to return Seoul-Busan(for 3 days)?

Because I check the Korail 3 day pass around RM 360...if return ticket to busan would cost about rm330.

Anybody can advise me?

Book the kr pass in their website. Print the ticket out and show to korail information counter in front lotteria at seoul station. Get ur kr pass. Then go counter show ur pass n book the ticket u wanted. Seoul to busan every 15 minute got train. So u no need to worry for long wait.

i Use kr pass... cost around 90k won... my friend buy teturn ticket. Cost him atound 100k won

This post has been edited by outsider: Oct 4 2014, 07:59 AM

If I only take 1 way seoul to busan ktx for 4 pax do the kr pass save? Any discount for teenagers?

Does KR pass include subway at seoul?

If I'm going & return Seoul - Busan in 3 days. Remaining 4 days at seoul. Any recommendation?

Anyone stayed in Dongdaemun area before? Is the environment ok at night? As in not too noisy or any other potential problems.

Turns out my mom would be following me to Korea for a few days, so I'm planning on splitting the accommodation between Insadong and Dongdaemun area. Just for a different feel. Insadong for the more downtown laid back, and Dongdaemun for the late shopping.

Haven't decided for my solo accommodations yet o.o

There is a group discount for kr pass. Much more cheaper. U should buy that if u go by group.but for 1 way i not so sure for that

U should refer to korail website if not mistaken in pg 30 of this thread.

I will recommend u buy the kr pass for cheaper rate. I plan go busan for 4 days 3 night but i camcel out 1 night due to kr pass only available for 3 nite. I save abit for tat. Kr pass doesnt include the subway

This post has been edited by outsider: Oct 4 2014, 06:09 PM

I'm interested in going to DMZ and JSA area of Seoul, Korea.

There's a lot of operators going into DMZ/JSA.
By experience, can anyone recommend a reliable operator for DMZ/JSA?

Really need help..

I just came back from busan..
Just a kind update to those going soon.
Its better to get a Subway day pass 4500 won so u can travel unlimited to many stations coz one way is oredi 1200.. Unless u only plan to travel two times then get the single ticket.

As for city tour bus in busan its 15000.

All the major attractions are easily reached by bus n subway n most doesnt have entrance fee which is good..

Anyway meal isnt as expensive as i tot..u can easily get a meal at 4000 won -8000 won. Comes with lotsa side dishes which is enuf to fill u up. Street food at 500won -2000 won each..

Jagalchi fish market meals.. about 30000 won and above.. unless u order ala carte..but very fresh seafood..




This post has been edited by joeylny: Oct 5 2014, 09:19 AM

Hey guys,

Is it recommended to stay in namsan guesthouse for final shopping? looking for hostel ard myeondong/dongdaemun or any other option based on your experience?

Will be staying forest hostel in jeju, is it better location?

Thx.

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This post has been edited by outsider: Oct 5 2014, 08:43 PM

Hi I'm planning to fly to Korea using China Eastern Airline or Vietnam Airline as both of them are the cheapest flight I can find for this winter. Does anyone know if we Malaysian need apply visa if we having transit at China/Vietnam? Thank you!

take bus is straight arrive at the location and u only need to drag ur luggage to the guesthouse. take arex + subway. u need to alight at hongik, drag ur luggage to transfer to subway line 2. reach station u still need to drag ur luggage to your guesthouse.. u ownself do your calculation lo..


err.. in korea be prepared to walk alot. 10-15 mins walking distance is like nothing for koreans. if u can't walk that far, you might need to to double think whether you need to have free & easy trip or not. as alot of attractions in korea need to have alot of walking.. not to say some road is hilly as well

if your aim is to shop for beauty products.. stay near myeongdong area.. namsan guesthouse 3 is the nearest.. or you can try out super junior new opening guesthouse at myeongdong if you are his fans..

Thanks for the info yvonnesoo
Booked! Yeah~~~

Yvonne.... u like korean pr or local korean ~~~

Know so well all korea places 😂😂👍

This post has been edited by outsider: Oct 7 2014, 09:05 PM

ok . i'm ready to walk or die