Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+

Travel South Korea V6, Seoul & Everything Korean

views
     
shinchan^^
post Oct 6 2016, 10:18 AM

K66
*********
All Stars
21,256 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Pekopon


QUOTE(dynames07 @ Oct 6 2016, 06:23 AM)
heard busan hit by tsunami.. anybody know more?

https://www.facebook.com/koreanophiless/pos...509942512547487
*
QUOTE(joytest @ Oct 6 2016, 09:51 AM)
Looks pretty bad but no collapsed buildings.

http://m.koreatimes.co.kr/phone/news/view...._newsidx=215404

My trip is in 2 weeks' time... Hope it's all cleared up.
*
I m going next week .
I saw in fb the Haeundae beach was devastated

anyone can confirm jukseong church, taejongdong is fine?
shinchan^^
post Oct 6 2016, 10:43 AM

K66
*********
All Stars
21,256 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Pekopon


QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Oct 6 2016, 10:41 AM)
check on the latest news often. you mean taejongdae or taejangdong?  hmm.gif
fall season especially during the month of oct quite alot of rainfall. continuous rain for few days. also busan is surrounded by the sea hence amount of rainfall and wind is more
*
Taejongdae , typo
shinchan^^
post Oct 6 2016, 03:53 PM

K66
*********
All Stars
21,256 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Pekopon


QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Oct 6 2016, 03:30 PM)
won't affected if one no plan to go in the observatory hehe
*
had you been to jukseong dream church?
shinchan^^
post Oct 10 2016, 04:29 PM

K66
*********
All Stars
21,256 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Pekopon


QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Oct 10 2016, 03:16 PM)
not sure how big is your backpack..
don't go those dodgy type of bathhouse. overall bathhouse in korea is quite safe. don't say broke the locker la, hardly got people steal your phone even you charge your phone at another corner. of cause i can't guarantee 100% no pickpocket however the percentage is quite low..  tongue.gif
*
QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Oct 10 2016, 03:46 PM)
seem like korea is quite safe... compared to msia  laugh.gif
---
backpack size... medium... about 30L - 50L

if the backpack is too big for the locker, can the owner keep the backpack behind the counter?
nothing valuable inside... not even camera

wallet n passport will be kept in locker
*
I see their family mart/ CU store put stock outside of the shop. no ppl steal one I guess
shinchan^^
post Oct 10 2016, 04:30 PM

K66
*********
All Stars
21,256 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Pekopon


QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Oct 10 2016, 03:16 PM)
not sure how big is your backpack..
don't go those dodgy type of bathhouse. overall bathhouse in korea is quite safe. don't say broke the locker la, hardly got people steal your phone even you charge your phone at another corner. of cause i can't guarantee 100% no pickpocket however the percentage is quite low..  tongue.gif
*
QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Oct 10 2016, 03:46 PM)
seem like korea is quite safe... compared to msia  laugh.gif
---
backpack size... medium... about 30L - 50L

if the backpack is too big for the locker, can the owner keep the backpack behind the counter?
nothing valuable inside... not even camera

wallet n passport will be kept in locker
*
I see their family mart/ CU store put stock outside of the shop. no ppl steal one I guess
shinchan^^
post Oct 10 2016, 04:31 PM

K66
*********
All Stars
21,256 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Pekopon


QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Oct 6 2016, 10:59 AM)
taejongdae always get affected even small showers  tongue.gif
bring my friends go few times also rain.  sweat.gif  the danubi train will stop if rain. then you have to walk by foot and the area is huge!! worst is it's windy and not suitable to bring umbrella. experience soaked under the rain with my friends as we had walked half way in (before that it's drizzle so my friend thought should be ok). who knows heavy rain after we had walk half way inside. in my opinion no point if you go if raining as you can't enjoy the scenery
*
been to jalgalchi?

wonder how to buy the fish and get it cooked to eat ? sweat.gif
shinchan^^
post Oct 26 2016, 02:25 PM

K66
*********
All Stars
21,256 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Pekopon


QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Oct 6 2016, 10:59 AM)
taejongdae always get affected even small showers  tongue.gif
bring my friends go few times also rain.  sweat.gif  the danubi train will stop if rain. then you have to walk by foot and the area is huge!! worst is it's windy and not suitable to bring umbrella. experience soaked under the rain with my friends as we had walked half way in (before that it's drizzle so my friend thought should be ok). who knows heavy rain after we had walk half way inside. in my opinion no point if you go if raining as you can't enjoy the scenery
*
damn really, the day before was rainining whole day
next day the danubi train is not working
I need to wait until 11am only can go in
pity those ppl who didn't wait and walk in


QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Oct 6 2016, 04:37 PM)
no. if wanna go all location of drama setting, then definitely the list is very long  tongue.gif  unless places that i feel worth and wanted to go for photography then i will plan to go. perhaps next round if time permits. kekeke. or after u go already you tell me nice or not.

i have yet to go to the pohang hamigot and this will be added in my list  icon_idea.gif
*
damn I went to jukseong, the church already been tore down to ground zero. not by tsunami.
maybe they plan to build something new there


QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Oct 25 2016, 05:15 PM)
usually the cherry blossom event / activity started from end of mar to beginning of apr. this year also around the same time of your travel date. however if raining, then tree not that nice already  laugh.gif

due to inflation of our rm, you need to spend more now. your trip next year, i can't predict the rate will be higher till how much. no longer cheap going to seoul anymore  tongue.gif  of cause spending in  jeju will be cheaper compare to seoul. roughly estimate rm35 and above per pax for a meal in a normal restaurant. can be cheaper if sharing and depends on what you eat. street food is not cheap
*
3.81 is very high now, almost comparable to yen doh.gif

shinchan^^
post Oct 26 2016, 03:04 PM

K66
*********
All Stars
21,256 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Pekopon


QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Oct 26 2016, 02:47 PM)
so you are back from korea already? how was your experience this time? please share  biggrin.gif
those already walk in still can take the danubi train half way inside, if the train run
whoa  shocking.gif  maybe that area is the ex drama site, hence sooner or later also will dismantle. should check it out first before go ma kekeke
yeah very high. cause won always on par with usd. you went that time also at this rate?  ohmy.gif
*
1st day reached busan on 16th
Rain whole day from 7am to 12am. no kidding, rain 24 hours!

taejongdae 2nd day
danubi not operating until 11am
the train only FREE pick up people from last station for going out
observation tower is still closed for renovation

jukseong 3rd day
I checked online , ppl still posting the church pics and video on mid September
just that it tore down on 1st October. bad luck for me

the time I went Is 3.82
considered high
now still have 250k won balance. probably just keep it first
shinchan^^
post Oct 27 2016, 10:09 AM

K66
*********
All Stars
21,256 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Pekopon


QUOTE(zstan @ Oct 26 2016, 11:49 PM)
MYR is getting stronger again after Budget 2017 biggrin.gif
*
3.82 --> 3.77 mega_shok.gif
shinchan^^
post Oct 31 2016, 09:51 AM

K66
*********
All Stars
21,256 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Pekopon


QUOTE(BlueTicket @ Oct 27 2016, 10:59 AM)
i heard there's an explosion in seoul. is it bcoz of terrorist?

this is really frustrating. every time i plan to visit a country, sure got something like this happen
*
each time for me also

1st time korea, the great earthquake hit japan, nuclear plant meltdown, then radiation wind said will blow towards korea hmm.gif

2nd time : NK bombs SK ships, threaten war

3rd time : forgot what

4th time : tsunami by Typhoon mega_shok.gif
shinchan^^
post Nov 3 2016, 08:43 AM

K66
*********
All Stars
21,256 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Pekopon


QUOTE(amandalim @ Nov 2 2016, 03:36 PM)
Am travelling to Korea this year end, 24 Dec - 2 Jan (10d9n), flying to Seoul on 24 Dec but flying back from Busan on 2 Jan. So am planning my itinerary like this:

24 Dec (Day1): Arrive Seoul around 3.20pm. Spend 5d4n in Seoul.
28 Dec (Day5): Fly to Jeju. Spend 4d3n in Jeju
31 Dec (Day 8): Fly to Busan. Spend 3d2n in Busan
2  Jan (Day 10): Busan-KL

Do you think this is doable or will it be too rush? Not planning to visit a lot of places in Busan, basically just free & easy before flying back to KL.
*
busan not so big
few places worth the visit though
shinchan^^
post Mar 22 2017, 11:43 AM

K66
*********
All Stars
21,256 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Pekopon


wow Korean won exchange rate 3.985 even higher than yen
shinchan^^
post Apr 4 2017, 08:53 AM

K66
*********
All Stars
21,256 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Pekopon


QUOTE(MAC-tronome @ Apr 3 2017, 10:24 PM)
hi guys..anyone visit korea plaza at Menara Hap Seng before visiting Korea? I read that can get guides, maps etc and even discount vouchers there...is it true?
*
can get ur t money card as well
shinchan^^
post Apr 4 2017, 04:44 PM

K66
*********
All Stars
21,256 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Pekopon


QUOTE(Lynixx @ Apr 4 2017, 03:49 PM)
hi guy, do you think below schedule is ok?

Day1
-Noryangjin fish market
-Itaewon
-Dongdaemun
-Gwangjang Market
-Cheonggyecheob stream
Day2
-Coex Mall + Aquarium
-Gangnam
-Shinsa-dong
-Sinchon
-Ewha
-Hongdae

Day3
-Gyeongbokung
-Gwanghwamun -> Cheonggyecheon
-Tosokchun
-Bukchon Hanok village
-Insadong

Day4
-Namdaemun
-Myeongdong
-Namsan Park
-N seoul tower

Day5
-Everland

Day6
-Namisan Island
-Petite France
-Lotte Mart
*
u cover it all already yawn.gif

actually can go itaewon after namsan tower
coz there got bus straight to itaewon

This post has been edited by shinchan^^: Apr 4 2017, 04:44 PM
shinchan^^
post Apr 5 2017, 10:41 AM

K66
*********
All Stars
21,256 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Pekopon


QUOTE(3rdEdition @ Apr 5 2017, 08:50 AM)
Hi guys, heard from a friend that foreigners are usually overcharged (food,clothes,transport,etc) compared to locals. is it true? Advised its better to take tour rather than free and easy.
*
huh? which area?
shinchan^^
post Nov 15 2017, 10:19 AM

K66
*********
All Stars
21,256 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Pekopon


QUOTE(SkyHermit @ Nov 15 2017, 10:03 AM)
Will be going to Korea for 2 weeks for travel. As someone who doesn't really like Korean food except their fried chicken and ramyeon. What do you guys/girls mostly eat in there?
*
plenty of fastfood there

shinchan^^
post Nov 15 2017, 10:52 AM

K66
*********
All Stars
21,256 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Pekopon


QUOTE(SkyHermit @ Nov 15 2017, 10:51 AM)
Like MCD, KFC? I am ok with that
*
mcd, kfc, burgerking, lotteria

 

Change to:
| Lo-Fi Version
0.0843sec    0.43    7 queries    GZIP Disabled
Time is now: 8th December 2025 - 04:08 AM