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nejin
post Jun 7 2010, 01:47 PM

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QUOTE(ycl90 @ Jun 4 2010, 02:56 AM)
Must do :
1) River cruisse in Hanyang river, korea
2) Watch korean stage performers (I watched JUMP and Nanta) They cost more than rm100 per person. I prefer Nanta, but it costed me Almost RM200 for VIP seat. But I never regret watching it, its very lively, a MUST TRY!
3) Namiseom island, cycling with ur loved one and take some nice pictures!
4) Try the 6 hours trail in Seoraksan. The scenery is breath taking (even though it's not yet covered in snow!) I will update this post to put in all the names. I forgotten.
5) Ski during winter! It's tiring, but fun! Make sure you have coach to teach you. It's fun, really.
6) Palaces. It's not the authentic one, but its good to know some history of korea. Most of the palaces in korea are rebuilt in the modern days, unlike china. I spent 2 days alone on their palaces, taking pictures and enjoying their history trails.
7) Shop for souvenirs in Insadong. The price of souvenirs in insadong MIGHT be slightly more expensive, but you get varieties. Insadong is more like a art street. You might find these souvenirs in Namdaemun too, slightly, only slightly cheaper. When I say Slightly, it probably means RM1 different for 5 sets of souvenirs.
Last words,
Seoul's subway map isn't that hard to understand. It's fun to figure it out and very swiftly, you can wander around Seoul like I did. Did I mention I spend 7 days in Seoul? Subways fares, when accumulated, is'nt cheap at all!(cost me close to RM200)
wow...u r having a great time...my cousin just coming back from jinbu (she stayed alone since feb 2010), she teached english and study korean culture..n i'm going to korea with my female fren end of september...ur information is kinda useful to me...i'm also learning a bit korean language as i'm too obses with the K-drama & K-pOp...hehe thumbup.gif


QUOTE(juichuan @ Jun 6 2010, 11:31 AM)
Air Asia flying to Korea soon? anyone knows when?
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don't wait for air asia...Thai airways always offer cheaper one...i got mine return tix for 1559 only.. drool.gif


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QUOTE(huiyin_hsu @ Jun 7 2010, 12:15 AM)
Haha! When will you come though?
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hye huiyin...so u are staying in korea? wud like some advise...is pocket money around RM2k enof for guesthouse & shopping? i've calculated roughly that after deduct the guesthse fr 8 nite i left around 1.5k..wonder it enof for food, travel & shopping..hehe brows.gif

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post Jun 7 2010, 10:35 PM

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QUOTE(ycl90 @ Jun 7 2010, 04:28 PM)
Air asia is going to korea SOON, few news has been made. Nevertheless, hope you'll enjoy your trip. Always bring more money you plan to spend, anything emergency it will help you. Bring it in RM if you dont plan to spend, change only when you want to.(note that malaysia ringgit is not widely accepted, but banks should do it right. I know Japan YEN and USD was easily accepted, they even have these money changer on the streets like Namdaemun.)
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QUOTE(huiyin_hsu @ Jun 7 2010, 07:21 PM)
@nejin  : Hi. RM500 is not enough for 8 night stay.. per night if you calculate cheapest RM90(30,000won-if you are lucky and can get la~) , also RM720 already.. 

food approximately breakfast lunch and dinner 10,000won+- (rm30) per day per person.. that is also if you eat cheap food.. because per meal might cost 5000won..

plus depends on where you go because quite alot of tourist attractions charge admission fee and such.. so it might get abit expensive..

the last time i went to Seoul for three nights also i spent almost RM700.. T__T all the Themepark admission fee + transportation fee (busan to seoul and back) killed my wallet lol.

@ycl90:  malaysian ringgit is quite hard to change here in korea.. at least in Busan, alot of banks does not accept Malaysian ringgit .. the only place i know that can change is the airport la ._. lol
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waaaa lucky me to ask u guys...hehe rclxms.gif

>>[ycl90] so u means dat it's better for me to change the money here prior to that...hehe actually my budget is around 2-3k..hehe hope that will be enof...

>>[huiyin] erm..forgot to tell u that i thinking of taking a double room/ twin ensuit....(so my calculation is roughly after devide by 2...hehe sorry)
i do some research on the guesthouse...is it true when they adv about the price than we can get the exact price?
has anyone stayed at this guesthouse http://www.seoulbackpackers.com/room02.html & http://www.backpackerskorea.com/facilities/rate.php hmm.gif
for seoulbackpackers it offer 50000w for double room & for backpackerskorea it offer 39000w only...

for food...actually i'm a malay girl...so i have to find a "halal" food and the things is...i can only get the most "halal" food at Itaewon...can bring meggi mee ar?

QUOTE(ycl90 @ Jun 7 2010, 09:27 PM)
I think seoul should be fine. My gf's able to change in seoul, maybe she's using a foreign friendly bank.

I strongly agree with huiyin, I got 35000 won normally for accomodation, thats I'm not staying in tourist conjested area.

@nejin
If I'm gonna budget myself, 1 day for food, I'm gonna spend at least RM50. When you go travelling, you can save on 1 meal, and spend on the other two! You're travelling to a place which you might not even go back for second time, save on what you could, but not to an extend you dont enjoy the local cultures and people and foods.
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yeap yeap...agree with u...save on something so i can put xtra on othet thing...i want to go to Everland...lotte world...haha i wish i could travel around korea...

one thing i wud like to ask, is it advisable to stay at 1 place and travel on the day light or shifting to other places? i'm staying at seoul and wud like to go to busan for the aquarium..


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post Jun 8 2010, 09:22 PM

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HuiYin

it's ok huiyin...i understand...u have a lot to share..hehe n i'm really2 thankful...komapta... laugh.gif

all the info that u wrote is very useful to me...so ur advs no need to book the motel before going la...just walk in and nego..i'm glad dat u told me to check the room first before paying anything...i never think of it

wow...the admission fees is very expensive... i tot it cost around 100 only...i will read more about it...(will surely not forget to print the discount coupon) HuiYin u r so JJAnG!!! (the best) thumbup.gif

chungmal? it's seems that Aquaria KLCC is much more better than Busan Aquarium? hehe but still i will go to busan to experience the environment myself as u said that busan is a very beautiful place...n i thinking the same way too...it always a budget travel...so ur suggestion is very much appreciated...

yeap2...i wanted to go to sorak Mt oso..."Seoraksan Mountain is the first thing that springs to most people’s minds when they think about autumn leaves.
It is here where the leaves first begin to change their color. The beautiful crimson color extends all the way to Gongnyongneungseon Ridge. Seorak Waterpia is the ideal place to stop by and enjoy the hot springs where you can rest your tired body after a day of mountain climbing and sightseeing."
reading this kind of article makes it more tremendous...

once again...tengs for sharing ur experience with me...sorry if kept asking...

QUOTE(sfwong1 @ Jun 8 2010, 04:48 PM)
nejin>> hey i check the website about the room,double room entitle to how many ppl? what if include me got 3 still can stay?

Oh yeah btw what is lotte world and everland? where is it? shopping complex?
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i think it can only fit 2 people since it's a queen size...but as huiyin said...some motels can fit 3 people for twin room...

Lotte world, everland is an ammusement park like Genting...but it much much more great la...hehe for more u can visit http://english.visitkorea.or.kr
it's very useful for backpackers like me... whistling.gif

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post Jun 10 2010, 11:57 AM

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@ HuiYin -> so u are coming back soon…the weather here is freaking hot currently…hope u can adjust back ur body back to the normal Malaysia temp..hehe erm…how about autumn…is it cold like winter..do I have to bring winter cloth or light jacket shd enof?

So I wud choose EVERLAND tooo hehe, the CABI is inside everland rite? Hahah me…influence by CABI CF (SNSD & 2pm)..
but I’m afraid to ride the rollercoaster…hehe cry.gif

QUOTE(sfwong1 @ Jun 9 2010, 06:46 PM)
nejin when are u going to backpack to korea??? lol donno whether can join u backpack anot... cos my friend not really sure wanna go anot... i just simply asking if its a no u can just decline no hard feelings,hehe icon_rolleyes.gif

hui_yin>> like that if winter i sure die la i think
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I’m going there by end of September from 29/09 and return on 08/10…sure can if u don’t mind…I’m going with my female fren…only 2 person..the more the merrier..hehe and I’m taking Thai Airways…

Actually I’m kinda LOST where about to start when reach there…I’ve summarized a few places…donno wants to start first…I have a penpall from korea..but a bit hard to ask her since he is busy travelling around the world and rite now she just going back to korea from KL due to unbearable of the hot weather…and she will be coming back on sept…

I’ve read at KTO that we can request for a volunteer guide (wic is totally free but has to pay for their foods, traveling pas etc…)

QUOTE(Seng007 @ Jun 10 2010, 09:36 AM)
I've lived there for half a year. =) Welcome for any questions.
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Wa…envy u la seng...

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post Jun 15 2010, 01:14 PM

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QUOTE(huiyin_hsu @ Jun 10 2010, 11:41 PM)
@Nejin :

autumn.. for me i go around prancing in short pants lah but its just me

CABI (which i assume is caribbean bay) is not inside everland, however they are located at the same area.. which is about 1 hour+ away from the city lol. you will have to buy two separate admission tickets though as they are separate parks .. the wooden rollercoaster at Everland is the highlight of the park! i waited two whole hours for it . haha.. and i went on a week day some more! goodness ..
QUOTE(fazadrock @ Jun 13 2010, 05:21 PM)
someone mentioned Everland? i tried the T-express roller coaster ( the wooden one), bloody hell it was awesome. rasa jantung tercabut beribu-ribu kali lol.. but i enjoyed every single second of the ride. it looked big but the ride felt so short. Everland is seriously a must. got a chance to watch Jump as well. Hillarous! wish to go to Korea again!
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@ HuiYin > wa…so kewl man…wearing short pant only…I love cold weather unfortunately unable too endure it too much..hehe

reading ur experience about cabi & everland makes me even eager to go there even it takes a long journey…but I think I go for everland je…hehe

@Fazad > u really have fun over there…tengs for the exaggerated impression…^^ LOL jantung tercabut beribu2 kali…I can imagine daT…even riding the Shot at Genting make me stop breathing for second…huhu

Guys can u tell me more about Nanta or Jump? Wat kind of show is that?
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thumbup.gif ….tengs for the itinerary…it gives me idea wat to do when I get there…sungguh xsabar…

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post Jun 16 2010, 10:15 AM

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QUOTE(huiyin_hsu @ Jun 15 2010, 10:16 PM)
@nejin :

haha.. just have a sweater and jeans will probably do ^^ its not cold already these days sad.gif  last month or so still need sweater to go out coz kinda windy. .but im in Busan, i don't really know the weather in Seoul.. will probably be colder in Seoul as Busan is the warmest in all Korea smile.gif
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hehe tx for the advc sweat.gif ooo i tot busan is colder than seoul...nevermind la...u really help me a lot girl...tx wub.gif

@fazad> Wow…u brought 500k won for shopping only…dat mean I have to bring more since i will go backpack and my expenses has to cover the motels, foods, travelling and shopping…hehe t-shirt over there is so cheap eh…I saw in drama oso…10k won can get 3 or 4 shirt…

erm T-express is a must I think….credit to u…

chinja? Erm…but I dun think I can go…since I’ve spend much this year.. Earlier in march I watched SUJU concert then this coming 26 I bought b2st showcase admission tix…huhu have to save more for my travelling in sept.


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@xclent182 >> hi xclent182… for me I prefer backpacking since it a little bit cheaper even tho it is not comfortable enof as luxury package..hehe tongue.gif

When r u planning to go there? I wish that I could go in winter time but my travelmate choose to go in this coming autumn…

my budget shd be below rm5k…hehe I’m flying with Thai airways and the return tix cost me rm1599…so all my expenses over there estimated around RM2-RM3k…motels, foods, travelling & shopping… drool.gif

I think I heard somewhere about the article u mentioned…

@sfwong >> whistling.gif fyi I’m oso first timer lorr to backpack…my fren oso dun mind if u tag with us…as I said earlier…the more the merrier…hehe eventho I’m quite scared but I wanted to gain an experience as a backpackers...my female cousin backpacked for 2 mths at seoul last yr and she went back to korea again for six month to jinbu island (I’m not sure the name) ALONE…can u just imagine that! thumbup.gif If u really not sure…how about getting a pen pals from korea…I have 1…she told me a lot about korea…she just came back fr kl and will be coming again by sept…so a bit frustrated since she can’t accompany me…
Do u know that we can apply for “volunteer tour guide” and it totally free… rclxm9.gif just pay for their travelling & food..

QUOTE(xclent182 @ Jun 16 2010, 01:57 PM)
(ermm...i think it is ok 4 u to tag along with nejin-the only problem is when it come to 'makan' time smile.gif )


Yeah…u rite...but my fren who studied at korea oso said just avoid food with meat inside…and eat seafood only…

QUOTE(fazadrock @ Jun 16 2010, 09:46 PM)
woah so many of you guys wanna backpack. so tempted to tag along now.. when are you guys planning to go?
@fazad >> haha if u wanna join it’s better lar…hehe since u have the experience… tongue.gif

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post Jul 6 2010, 09:05 AM

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tongue.gif guys...check this out..special for backpackers like us...hehe http://tntkorea.tumblr.com/

i got the recommendation from a fren..maybe useful for the backpackers...i oredy email them...still no reply...
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QUOTE(xclent182 @ Jul 6 2010, 06:55 PM)
guys, my friend agreed to backpack.so happy,previously she wanted to go by agent. we might go there next January,now starting to save money & learn korean language

huiyin_hsu:welcome home
nejin:can you share your itineraries.maybe after you vacation there
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QUOTE(fazadrock @ Jul 6 2010, 07:45 PM)
nejin, please do share yr info with us. that link is the malaysian students in korea punyer link ka? i've heard about it. package E looks very interesting..
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@xclent182> yeay...great! finally she agreed. January is winter already. Have to bring thick jacket. How i wish i cud experience winter.
of course i will share my itineraries later. Still in planning. biggrin.gif

@fazad> yeap, student malaysia...this is wat they reply me..
"Terima kasih kerana berminat dengan pakej yang kami lawati. Pakej kami ini termasuk kos pengangkutan disini, tempat tinggal dan juga makanan disini. Dalam kata mudah, harga semua merupakan pakej lengkap sepanjang anda berada disini. Juga harga termasuk kos untuk tour guide. Segala2 nya lengkap dan kami bakal memberikan satu percutian yang meyakinkan dan juga menyeronokkan sepanjang anda berada di bumi Sonata ini.

Berkenaan dengan harga, kami dapat memberikan untuk pakej 5D4N dengan harga RM 1600. Kami akan memberikan perkhidmatan yang terbaik sepanjang anda berada disini kerana kami sudah mengetahui selok belok di Seoul dan kami yakin anda akan berpuas hati dengan perkhidmatan yang diberikan. Sekian.."


the package cost me a lot more than i expected since it is for 5d4n only, and i have to pay more later, stay at another place since i travel for 8 days. They just give the general info so i decide not to take it.

and guys, u can try this. a few web where u can get a penpal or volunteer guide. couchsurfing.com and Hi!everywhere and its work. Couchsurfing people can provide u a place to sleep oso...Hi!everywhere is for volunteer tourguide.

QUOTE(sfwong1 @ Jul 18 2010, 12:08 PM)
Just found out air asia launched a new destination flight to seoul and also japan. Nice hope its really cheap for us backpackers
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QUOTE(huiyin_hsu @ Jul 18 2010, 12:44 PM)
yaaay~~ joined their mailing list d~ smile.gif
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QUOTE(xclent182 @ Jul 20 2010, 01:03 PM)
AA already advertise about Korea in their website.so excited now. hopefully it is a good bargain
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yeay...can go again if I have more money... drool.gif


QUOTE(shauyan @ Jul 23 2010, 03:40 PM)
It is true that difficult to backpack to Korea. Totally cant read and dont even know how to recognize their character. I can backpack to Japan as i can recognize the chinese character.
But only backpack will have the real fun. Anyone backpack to Korea before?
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I dun think so it's really hard to backpack overthere (even i'm still not experience it myself). It is true that there is a language barrier, but it's not logic la if they promote for tourist to come and they not even provide legend in english rite? U can always get a map, subway map in english. Go to KTO (at Menara Hap seng)...they will give u a broucher etc. My cousin backpacked and stayed overthere almost a year and it just fine.

u guys also can follow her, www.budgettravel2korea.blogspot.com. she put some information which is very useful for backpackers.
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QUOTE(xclent182 @ Aug 9 2010, 01:19 PM)
nejin (i hope you read this):many thanks for all the links your provided before. It is definetely daebak.
hehe...ne...KTO link is very usefull..don't forget to take a booklet for Malaysian Inidpendent Tourist Guide for Malaysia at KTO, KL...

guys..i'm at Seoul now...it's very cold..n i'm feel like i'm in the freezer...

tell u guys more later on...will be back on friday...


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QUOTE(fukadavin @ Oct 4 2010, 08:01 PM)
By the way... can't we just buy a prepaid sim card there? Why need to rent? Just a question that i wanna know ...  blink.gif
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they do not use sim card for the phone as the number come with the phone...as at some shop offer free phone and monthly bill is 15000w per month...

so guys if u guys planning to get a sim card jus forget it...go to KTO website and look for promotion from SK Telecom...reserve a phone and once u arrive take ur phone at the airport...
and for me...i just used the WORLD PHONE international Calling card amounting 10000w = +-rm30...n it is very very cheap to call malaysia...it's recommended dowh... notworthy.gif

for maxis user, the line will be transfered to the telco operator here and the sms charge wud be RM2 p/sms out...but for digi just forget it...it's NO SERVICE...celcomk i dunno...hehe

I've visited a few places and i recommend u guys to go to EVERLAND, N Seoul Tower, Namsangol Hanok Village...Nami Island aslo is a beautiful place...l came here w/o a tourist guide...it's challenging for the first day...but u will get to used to it the very next day...people here doesn't care much about us...mybe if u need help u can ask from the student as they can speak little english and but don't look down to some old folks since they are much better in english compare to the subway police..LOL...


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QUOTE(Seng007 @ Oct 5 2010, 06:13 PM)
As far as I know, Korean phones don't use SIM Cards. If u wanna buy a number, u must buy a phone. The phone registration thingy is quite tough, they don't allow u to register if u do not possess an Alien Card.

However, u can still use a 3G fon with Malaysia Sim Card to SMS. I was using Digi that time and each sms will cost RM 2. Receiving sms is free though.
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seng u can use DIGI here? how can't i? i'm using Digi in my 3g Iphone...but there are no signal...it's appear no service icon_question.gif

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QUOTE(gogo2 @ Oct 11 2010, 09:50 AM)
Its getting nearer to 5th November date..!!!

Need to ask.... if I were to choose, which one should I go:

a) Nami Island
b) Dae Jang Geum
c) Lotte World
d) Everland
e) free bus shuttle to Gyeongju
f) free bus shuttle to Jeonju

I got only Sunday free to take such journey sad.gif
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u mean 1 day only?

on sunday most probably the place like Nami Island & Everland
would be crowded. Lotte world is nearer since Nami Island & everland
have 1 to 1.5 hour journey.

But as for me who just been there last week...i wud recommend u to go
to Everland or Nami Island.
U have to get the earlier bus since one day wudn't be enof...hehe

for Everland - the easiest way is to take a subway from where u depart to
Gangnam station. (Line 2)
Subway + Bus 
At Exit 6 of Gangnam Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line 2),
take City Express Bus (jwaseok bus) No. 5002 (50 min ride). 
At the Exit 6, walk straight about 50 mtr until u find Giordano, u
will see a bus stop...there will be and ahjussi who incharged, he will
surely help u...

if u choose Nami Island, u have to book a package. the package cost is
23000w (est. RM65). The package includes bus & ferry. U must take the bus
at the Tapgol park / Pagoda park (same place just different name) at Insadong area.
U may stop at the Euljiro 3 (sam) ga sation and walk at exit 5 (insadong) or stop at Angguk station.
be there before 9 because bus will depart at 9.30. For safety, please book first.

and after u get back from nami island maybe u can go ahead to N seoul Tower at Myeongdong...
It is a must...variety of goodies & very nice place
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QUOTE(Greybear @ Oct 13 2010, 11:37 AM)
Hi nejin, my husband & I will oso b goin Seoul on 16Nov, the maple trees just turn red or oledi end of the season? planning to visit Nami island too smile.gif May I know where to book the package? Usually wat time return fr Nami island? Thx wink.gif
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Hi greybear...last week, a few of the maple tree turn reds oredi...i'm not sure when it's will end. hehe
erm..about the reservation i'll further checked my notes...but u have to confirm which area u coming from...since there's a lot of tourist bus to Nami Island. erm..the bus which i took take off at 4:30 pm and reach insadong around 5;30-5;45

QUOTE(koinibler @ Oct 14 2010, 09:49 PM)
@nejin
great post!
i copy your post for reference

nami  island is a must on my itinerary ...
so bad everland might need to be drop for super duper cold weather ...

p/s: wonder why your post count is 0. i remember read a lot of your post here!
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hehe glad to help u koinibler...i'm just sharing my experience...hehe actually this is the first time i'm went oversea and backpack...hehe i really had a great time...korean people is very nice...if they see u are a tourist they will gladly help u even they cannot speak english very well..

when are u going there? i think Nami island is much much colder...until u might shivering, too bad i'm not wearing thick jacket...T__T...so my advise u might have to wear thick jacket... thumbup.gif

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psst: ya la...i wonder why my post is 0 only...herm... shakehead.gif

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QUOTE(gogo2 @ Oct 15 2010, 01:38 AM)
Thanks for taking time to write this.

I actually following tour there.

First day, will be Saturday and its City tour.
Second day is Sunday which is nothing to do. I just grab a free shuttle to Gyeongju. I'm not sure its the right thing to do. 4 hours bus ride.omg
third day also free to do anything. This is last day.

Can I ask, what is the best thing to do for such a short trip?

Sunday should I go Gyeongju? If not, u say I should go Nami Island. But my gf said she never watch Winter Sonata. Should we still go? Haha
She prefer go Dae Jang Geum park because she watched Dae Jang Geum before. Haha

How about Seoul? What should we do there? Got the Nanta show. Did u go? Or u prefer other show?
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ooo ic...

City tour u mean u take the shuttle bus >> Seoul City Tour?

if u are taking this Seoul city tour, it seems like u will cover all places in one day...but i think it wudn't be enof..

winter sonata is a just a drama, u just can go there and take a break..it is really a beautiful place...one thing for sure after u get back from nami...u can go straight to Myeongdong station and walked or take a cab to the cable car and go to the N SEOUL TOWER, the view is daebak! (amazing, fantastic), but be prepared to Q at the namsan cable car if u go on the wekend...but it is really worth...buy a package for observatory & Teddy bear museum...u will be surprise..it cost u 12000won each...after that buy a magnet and write ur name, country & ur love sign and put it there...korean teenager wrote it as their memory...hehehe

i dunno about Gyeongju, but i wud suggest u to go the namdaemun market (by subway - Hohyeon station exit 5/6 - namdaemun market) in the morning, really cheap stuff here and then walked to Myeongdong, u can find a branded stuff here like converse, adidas, puma, nine west, etc2 and SPAO if u like korean idol Super Junior, Girls Generation & shinee..u can find tshirt here & official merchandise..and a shopping complex called Migliore...i think ur gf may end up stuck in here...hehe but it's quite expensive since u can get more cheaper at Migliore dongdaemun or Undergorund shopping complex at Bus Express Station...and there also a luxury shopping complex called Shinsigae if i'm not mistaken...if u looking for more stuff then go to the Undergorund shopping complex at Bus Express Station, there are many choice here...and u will never regret...

if u intend to watch nanta or Jump...i wud prefer nanta i think...hehe u can go to the website and search for the latest show...discount coupon and etc...


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QUOTE(Greybear @ Oct 15 2010, 12:50 PM)
Gosh, means it may b started to snow? Not again... been thru many winters, wish to experience autumn tis time sad.gif
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herm...hopefully the at the time u reach there, the winter not started yet...i give u this link for the reservation NAMI ISLAND RESERVATION NUM

QUOTE(ifeel100 @ Oct 15 2010, 05:08 PM)
Can I jst wear jeans + sweater/ hoodie / normal jacket in Korea?
Since it was still auntumn...

How abt @ nite? Must wear long pants? Normal Boxers cnt?

My trip start from next Mon, really rush 4 me 2 get a last min shoppin rite now sad.gif
Haven't pack my stuff @ all sad.gif
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absolutely can...the weather is not too cold unless in the morning & after 4...if u can stand the cold in the nite of course u can wear wat ever u want..hehe
i wore inner, tshirt and even sock...hehe no a/c

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QUOTE(fcuk90 @ Oct 19 2010, 04:50 PM)
how about suwon ? any comment on visiting the Hwaseong Fortress (sometimes referred to as simply Suwon Fortress) ?
anyone went there?
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i went to suwon on 2nd last day of my trip...Suwon - KTO & HWASEONG FORTRESS

from downtown seoul it take about 1hr by subway...n don't get confuse...u have to change a subway...the scenery is ok, quite beautiful...but we can't get around so much since my legs unable to endure to walk anymore sweat.gif ...we got up hill to take the train tour but it was fully booked...end up just let it go...hehe we get back to suwon station (just like KL Central but bigger and has a mall inside named AK MALL...lot's of branded items here like GAP etc..)..i like AK MALL more than the Galleria at Apgujeong kikiki... and i luv the Paldaemun gate...it is situated in the centre of the city...

QUOTE(syumul @ Oct 19 2010, 09:02 PM)
any recommended fairly cheap accomandation in seoul n busan? like rm100 to rm150 per nite?
planing the trip from 01/02/2011 till 06/02/2011..
sgt sedih fren in soeul not giving any place to stay while im there..tensen btol
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how about Kara Hotel...it's located at Jongno-3-ga oso...(i assume fr the name u r muslim...so u can find a gh/motel at itaewon oso...i came here many time just to buy the "kebab" at "Mr.Kebab")the fair is quite cheap compare to others..i've stayed at Sunshine Guesthouse...i took the tradisional room at 38000w per nite...but if u staying single it shud be ok but if u want to stay with 2 person in this room...it is not recommended at all since it is really really small room...the gh is ok ok only...there is 1 staff whom is very friendly which i met him every morning when we about to start our journey..hehe if u travel 2 person and want to stay here please consider for family room or double or twin room which is more comfortable..wat i like about this gh is the location...a walked for 1-2 mins only from jongno-3-ga...accessible to Insadong, chonggeycheon stream...pagoda park...and etc...




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QUOTE(zstan @ Nov 4 2010, 11:29 AM)
thanks for the link.  biggrin.gif  biggrin.gif

might get a few of those souvenirs then..and some SNSD stuff..?  rolleyes.gif  but back to my question...rm1000 too much?  unsure.gif

how much did you guys bring 'just to spend' last time?
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actually there are many things dat u can buy overthere...hehe
the survenir is a must i think...u can buy at Insadong (but the price is sligthly expensive)
korea is heaven for shoppers i think...because u can find a lots lots of latest fashion...
if u are SNSD fans just like me...when u go to myeongdong don't forget to go to SPAO level 4 for
official merchandise..i bought Fanny phone strap at 12,900w = RM36.00; mouse pad 7000, and my fren also
request me to buy them SUJU SPAO tshirt for the next concert hehe...well it's really worth it...i spend almost 200000w at SPAO only...

as for me, i spend around RM1.5k for shopping only...hehe

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