The 1st pg wikimapia shows the stream far from where AEIOU showed me. From his describtion it should be near Jongak station line 1 near city hall here:

http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.5688557&lon=1...=Cheonggyecheon

1st pg updated

Haha..Nevermind probably another cheap flight in future...originally I was thinking of those Ski resorts South of Seoul but now I think for a day trip to Nami Island should cover the ski resort & more days covering Seoul

OK, Today managed to change US$480 for RM1,475.80 or @3.14 at Hala Suria Ikano (opposite Uncle Lim). They also have a counter inside The Curve. Well Wawasan rate is 3/135 OK-lah..and Atria selling at 3.15

For Korean Won Today, Wawasan = 2.89 whereas, Atria is selling at 2.85 , Okano at 2.87. Therefore for those wanna change to korean Won, the best is actually at Atria beside Esquire kitchen.. They don't qoute Won but you can ask them

Google earth, google maps & also wikimapia & otghers that link back to googles are using the same google engine-lah.

You get use to it by playing around wth the avilable function. Google Earth need to install. other such as google maps & wilkimapia no need to install antying

If dunwan to install, use-lah wikimapia or google map.

OK try the link on 1st pg..for eg cheongyecheong stream.
http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.5688557&lon=1...4;859;13776;0;0

use the 2nd yellow icon..and measure from Jonggak station to the bridge above the stream..You get 154M

This post has been edited by stimix: Dec 5 2010, 09:28 PM

Something likedat lor but do check which exit..Sometime the exit can be far on the other end or too North from location...i kena few times liao at Taipei..Wrong exit will resulted in more walking haha

BTW, the stream is not only at that location. It stretch ~ 3KM to the East starting from jonggak station till Sinseoldong from the brochure I have wth me..For thos wth stamina can walk ~ 3km East till the ens station...Lotsa Historic relics along the 3 KM stretch wor

This post has been edited by stimix: Dec 5 2010, 09:50 PM

AEIOU area is near to Cityhall which is just 100M from Gwanhwamun MRT station. Well it was not mentioned in the brochure but i think also can-lah..You can also start walking from where AEIOU snapped that photo here:

http://wikimapia.org/#lat=37.5695147&lon=1...;322;426;4721;0

I think for those appreciate history, just visit the lantern sculptures area of the stream is not enough. There are few old/ancient artifacts along the stream, old bridges & etc..Probably should walk from the starting point till probably Jongno 3 station as there are few interesting ancient sites there..

Check this video on How this natural stream started, poluted in the 40-60s' Buiding of elevated highway that covered the stream from 60's to 2000 and the demolishment & rehabilitation of the stream b4 re-opening in 2005

Continue to walk further lah..More ancient artifacts along the stream

From the earlier video:

Seems like the small stream beside this spiral shell sculture is the starting point of the stream..such an amazing project by Seoul Govt transforming one of the most polluted stream to a major environmental success. In Malaysia, Melaka Govt tried it on Melaka River but only managed to turn the river from black water to greenish water nia.

Yeah I most probably will try walking from the last stop to the Jongno 3 station..Impossible to walk the lenght of the stream till dongdaemun haha .. But as you said depending on my legs & also the cold weather as this Sat is forcasted to be snowing in Seoul

Sure-kah, That will be 2.717 for 1000won liao Evgen lower than Today Bank Negara best selling rate at 2.767 wor.. If yes go ahead...You will getting the best rate even you can't get that in Korea liao haha

No need so particular on shoes lah..Just wear those wth good sole can dy & wth good wool sock, otherwise sked cold go Daiso buy those plastic sole cover

I think you should have take the train to Gimpo airport & switch to MRT..atleast reaching the MRT destination you will know your direction. That's why I decided on train rather than bus..Worry dunno where the bus will drop me and lost sense of direction there haha

the Arex I think also ground level except after Gimpo probably subway 9AEIOU pls clarify) Furthermore The bus trip will be doubled the amt taking train.

Yes the bus will announce the last stop but you do not really know the exact location of the stop compare to MRT where you can find easily and even some stations exit are in wikimapia. If you know your hotel, & you know the MRT exit, easier for you to know where you are upon reaching...See what happen to Bloxxxone case.. Reaching the location but dunno the location of th ehotel and no choice have to take taxi whereas the hotel is just at the corner. That's what worry me..

Ah Boon. Hand carry lah haha. BTW, a tip from AEIOU ..that hand carried jacket can be doubled as a pillow on the long journey no entertainment AAX flight

AEIOU, The google maps in Hangul...darnnn

This post has been edited by stimix: Dec 7 2010, 03:07 PM

Yeah but everything in google maps in hangul...take time to read the alphabet..readable but can't understand haha

I can see my hotel long time liao but what I mean overall google maps of Seoul all in hangul..if surrounding my area & those famous locations I can use the maps but further/ like going to Suwon fortress & etc susah liao wor.. ..Anyway, try printing all those exit later haha

Actually I am thinking of walking from hotel to Gwanhwamun MRT saving the 1900/pax on traveling cost ..But walking under freezing condition..will be any challenge

Good liao...I din know visit korea website having English maps..

Wah weather underground really accurate. Forcasted since last week it will be snowing on Wednesday!

Mine:
Day 1: LCCT to Seoul ~ 9pm AREX> MRT (Midnite liao)
Day 2 : Seoul City Bus Tour(include Dongdaemun. Cheonggecheon stream, N-Tower, Insadong, & all palaces & etc liao
Day 2 : Nami Island & Gangchon Elysian Ski Resort
Day 3 : COEX Mall, Lotte World & King Sejong Tomb park
Day 4 : Yeouido Hangang Park/ 63 Tower / Naryangin Market
Day 5 : From Day 5 11pm flight to LCCT - reaching on Day 6 - 5am

Every nite will be either at Myeondong or nandaemun since within walking distance from hotel haha

BTWm Weather forcast saying Today will be snowing failed liao..Temp increase from -10 this Afternoon to ~ 8C now

This post has been edited by stimix: Dec 10 2010, 09:21 PM