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salimi.zainal
post Dec 15 2010, 10:17 AM

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Hi..How long will it take from incheon to dongdaemon as I'm going to seoul this coming Friday.
And also where to buy korean silk?
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post Dec 15 2010, 11:21 AM

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QUOTE(aeiou228 @ Dec 14 2010, 02:22 PM)
Do you think I should buy one Seoul City Tour Bus for 1day usage at 15000won. http://www.seoulcitypass.com/jsp/citypass/citypass_eng.jsp
I will start from Myeondong Station and stop at the following station only - Hanpjeong  Hongik University  Ewha Women University  Then back to Myeondong check out and leaving to airport. Where to purchase this seoul city tour bus 1day pass?

No U should buy just Seoul City Tour Bus (SCTB) for 9000w only if you print the discount voucher from KTO. It stop at 20+ hot spots every 30min punctually. Why pay extra 6,000w for the extra city pass ?  To purchase SCTB ticket, just hop into the bus.

How do you communicate with the bus driver  to ensure he remind us where to stop at? They can speak lil English?? Eg.. “ Chungmuro Station, Pls call me” & Must sit close to the driver.
They will understand??
There is a head phone and LCD panel in front of every seat to explain every stop in language you selected. 


Tentatively my itinerary on 09th Jan start from Namsan Guest House at 5pm.
1) Namsan Seoul Tower – By Cable car or Walk to Chungmuro Station, Take Bus No.2.
2) Cheongyecheon Stream & Gwanghwamun Square  - (Walking distance 20min from CS to Myeongdong or shall I take subway?
3) Myeongdong – Dinner @ Kyoja Restaurant ( Myeongdong to Namdaemun is 10min walking distance)
4) Namdaemun

Plan to take cab from Namsan Seoul Tower to Cheongyecheon Stream & Gwanghwamun Square. Any comment?

But I’m afraid the weather allow us go evening time, it’s freezing cool!!!!

The SCTB brings you to the door step of all 4 places mentioned above. Save the cable car and cab money for diner, the tour bus drives you up the Nansam hill and drop u at Gwanghwamun for Cheonggyecheon Stream. You can also walk from Cheongyecheon stream second bridge (turn right at Gwanggyo bridge) to Myeongdong and Namdaemun.   

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[COLOR=green] Thanks for your reply.
The SCT bus circulation start from Gwanghwamun. Can i hop into the bus from Myeongdong Station?




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post Dec 15 2010, 02:43 PM

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For the SCt bus, although I stay so near to Myeongdong, I walked to the starting point for the ticket! I dun think you can buy at Myeong Dong..just a station. (Not sure myself)

Today is the coldest day...Temperature touching negative 11 this Morning & wth the wind, probably -20C!!...Just take out my glove for a while for picture taking and my fingers all freezed!! My ear so pain..damn...Hv to cover..Well still very dry here & no snow althoigh temperature so cold..You put a glass of water outside window it will turned into ice within 30min - 1hr..(That I tried y'day nite wth temp ~-6C haha
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post Dec 15 2010, 03:11 PM

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QUOTE(stimix @ Dec 15 2010, 02:43 PM)
For the SCt bus, although I stay so near to Myeongdong, I walked to the starting point for the ticket! I dun think you can buy at Myeong Dong..just a station. (Not sure myself)

Today is the coldest day...Temperature touching negative 11 this Morning & wth the wind, probably -20C!!...Just take out my glove for a while for picture taking and my fingers all freezed!! My ear so pain..damn...Hv to cover..Well still very dry here & no snow althoigh temperature so cold..You put a glass of water outside window it will turned into ice within 30min - 1hr..(That I tried y'day nite wth temp ~-6C haha
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For SCTB, one have to hop into the bus and the bus conductor usually young female staff with approach and sell you the ticket.

Walau...so cold till stay in the hotel at this time ar ?

Did you happen to see the pricing of Galaxy Tab in Seoul ?


Added on December 15, 2010, 3:14 pm
QUOTE(joey_liong22 @ Dec 15 2010, 11:21 AM)
[COLOR=green] Thanks for your reply.
The SCT bus circulation start from Gwanghwamun. Can i hop into the bus from Myeongdong Station?
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Can, please check the pictures of the SCTB pole signage in my earlier posts.

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post Dec 15 2010, 03:21 PM

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QUOTE(aeiou228 @ Dec 15 2010, 04:11 PM)
For SCTB, one have to hop into the bus and the bus conductor usually young female staff with approach and sell you the ticket.

Walau...so cold till stay in the hotel at this time ar ?


Added on December 15, 2010, 3:14 pm

Can, please check the pictures of the SCTB pole signage in my earlier posts.
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Alright.. Anyone tried ice skating at Gwanghwamun Square ??? thumbup.gif
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post Dec 15 2010, 09:00 PM

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No-lah, At that time, just bck from daily Shopping at Nandaemun market..too tire dy. Having earlier checked out & visited Hangang River park near 63 tower for better view of whole Seoul..darm cold. Took out my glove & buff/scarf for a while & freezed within 1 minute...haha..so painful..esp my ear & fingers..

4pm started departing hotel & took MRT (1.15 hr to Gimpo) & another 25min express train to Incheon) Now waiting for boarding at the same R&R that you took earlier haha...WIFI line at R&R not so good..Login off soon..
QUOTE(aeiou228 @ Dec 15 2010, 03:11 PM)
For SCTB, one have to hop into the bus and the bus conductor usually young female staff with approach and sell you the ticket.

Walau...so cold till stay in the hotel at this time ar ?

Did you happen to see the pricing of Galaxy Tab in Seoul ?


Added on December 15, 2010, 3:14 pm

Can, please check the pictures of the SCTB pole signage in my earlier posts.
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post Dec 15 2010, 09:03 PM

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Didn't check the forex at departure hall ?
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post Dec 15 2010, 09:30 PM

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The cheapest rate I checked just now..Almost all the 4-5 Money changers available both at arroval & departure - The best - Hana Bank at 1189 for USD. 2nd =KEB -1194 & Shinhan & anothe rone offering 1198...Me changed all my available won at Hana bank for US$217...yeah my remaining balance...BTW, I changed US$470 + your 195K won earlier...haha...another of my cheap budget travel.

Y'day I eat luxury food at Myeong Dong..darn 27K won!!.. I thought the chicken sate tasted fried tang hoon Only 9000won for all but ended up 9000 X3!..boarding gate open chao now

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post Dec 16 2010, 02:28 AM

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QUOTE(joey_liong22 @ Dec 13 2010, 11:28 AM)
I signed up ground arrangement with local tour agent in KL and extend one night in Seoul and will be staying at Namsan Guest House 2.

Questions :-

5)I wanted to buy boots? Myeongdong or Dongdaemum will be more variety and which will be cheaper?


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I think there are less cheap shoe shops in myeongdong...saw i feel selling genuine ones...I saw some cheap ones at dongdaemun shoe market, its across the Cheongechyeon from doota and cerestar, in a small alley with both sides full with shoe stalls. Saw some girl's boots for just 10,000won over there. =)...can bargain abit too.

For those who plan to travel by themselves can sign in KTO's website and book the free shuttle to a few places in Korea such as Jeonju, Gyeongju, Yongpyong, Busan etc. I took the free shuttle to Jeonju and Yongpyong, the bus took us straight to the entrance of the resort...and most of the palaces and temples provide free english guides. If ur traveling with a companion, its a guide for 2 persons, so its kinda awkward because when my gf and i visited the palaces, there is a private explaining everything for just the 2 of us. It's free!! biggrin.gif

Here's the link
http://www.visitseoul.net/en/statics.do?_m...3001004004&p=04



I'm sorry if this has been posted before, just sharing.hehe...cheers icon_rolleyes.gif


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post Dec 16 2010, 09:08 AM

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Hi folks

Anybody here interested in buying T-Money cards? I got 4 pieces, each with KRW11,000 plus credit available. Asking for RM50 each. PM if interested.

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post Dec 16 2010, 10:03 AM

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QUOTE(Battle-Hardened @ Dec 16 2010, 09:08 AM)
Hi folks

Anybody here interested in buying T-Money cards? I got 4 pieces, each with KRW11,000 plus credit available. Asking for RM50 each. PM if interested.
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You should get the balance refunded at GS25 convenience store while in Korea and just sell the card half price at RM3.50 each here. Now that the problem is, your buyer has no way to verify the actual card balance as claimed by you.

I suggest you revise your price to RM100 for 4 pieces ( if indeed each card have 11,000w) and get rid of it as soon as possible before it gets expired.


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QUOTE(Derwyn @ Dec 16 2010, 02:28 AM)
I think there are less cheap shoe shops in myeongdong...saw i feel selling genuine ones...I saw some cheap ones at dongdaemun shoe market, its across the Cheongechyeon from doota and cerestar, in a small alley with both sides full with shoe stalls. Saw some girl's boots for just 10,000won over there. =)...can bargain abit too.

For those who plan to travel by themselves can sign in KTO's website and book the free shuttle to a few places in Korea such as Jeonju, Gyeongju, Yongpyong, Busan etc. I took the free shuttle to Jeonju and Yongpyong, the bus took us straight to the entrance of the resort...and most of the palaces and temples provide free english guides. If ur traveling with a companion, its a guide for 2 persons, so its kinda awkward because when my gf and i visited the palaces, there is a private explaining everything for just the 2 of us. It's free!!  biggrin.gif   

Here's the link
http://www.visitseoul.net/en/statics.do?_m...3001004004&p=04
I'm sorry if this has been posted before, just sharing.hehe...cheers  icon_rolleyes.gif
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but now those shoes all for winter one...bring back malaysia can wear mer? hmm.gif hmm.gif hmm.gif
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post Dec 16 2010, 12:18 PM

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Anyone wanted to sell T-Money Card (card only) . i need 2..PM me,pls...
COD at Sunway Pyramid or Mid valley .. Im departing on 05th Jan 2011.
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post Dec 16 2010, 12:47 PM

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Some pics I've compiled so far...
Everland:
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Love Locks at Namsan Seoul Tower:
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Not to mention Heineken at that altitude:
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Buildings night shots:
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Christmas Deco in Ssmangil 쌈지길 (very artistic place, and only place you can scribble or draw on the wall where no one cares!)
(http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3....jsp?cid=268199)
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post Dec 16 2010, 01:01 PM

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Nice...... drool.gif that's all ar, Boon ?

QUOTE(joey_liong22 @ Dec 16 2010, 12:18 PM)
Anyone wanted to sell T-Money Card (card only) . i need 2..PM me,pls...
COD at Sunway Pyramid or Mid valley .. Im departing on 05th Jan 2011.
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I think Ah Boon And Ah mix should have it but it may not worth the COD trip for both seller and buyer because the cost of one T-money blank card is only RM7.20 in Korea unless delivered by cheapest 60sen snail mail.
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Mine reserving it for my wife' sis and her group (left only 200 won inside, so didn't refund). Also left 100,000 won giving her as angpow for CNY also. haha

Got tons of pics. Slowly compiling - close to 2,000 pics.
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post Dec 16 2010, 01:20 PM

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QUOTE(b00n @ Dec 16 2010, 01:13 PM)
Got tons of pics. Slowly compiling - close to 2,000 pics.
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Share share la the pictures drool.gif drool.gif
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rclxms.gif really nice pic,wah boon so cold still can drink beer. there was once my bro went aus the temp was about 10 deg only,he went to bar sat outside and drink 2 jug of beer,his whole face turn purple,almost masuk hospital.
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We're inside a bar. So cozy mah.
But yes, alco would bring down your body temp eventually because it opens up the pores for perspiration. We had Soju at the sidewalk stall one night, then after that all felt much more colder where the temp is already at -5C.

Here is some Nami Island shot. For those who don't know; it's where Winter Sonata is shot:
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I love this shot at Gyeongbokgung - http://www.royalpalace.go.kr/html/eng/main/sitemap.jsp
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wa nice compilation pics there. smile.gif should go namsan tower before sunsets next time.

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