Day 10 : Seoul Forest

Location : Seoul Forest
Date : 2nd November 2014

안녕...

It's our 10th day in Korea. Time surely flies so fast. We start a little bit late today as the itinerary is more relax. 오디갈까 오늘?

A~during reading a blog prior to my departure, I've found an entry regarding this place. Seoul Forest (서울 숲).

Information :

Admission fee : Free

Operating Hour : Open all year around

Direction : Seoul Forest Station (Bundang Line) Exit 3. Walk straight about 5 minutes.

The journey takes about 20 minutes from our guesthouse (Euljiro 3-ga). This forest consists 5 parks (Ecological park, Cultural Art park, Nature Experiencing Study Field, Wetlands Ecological park and Hangang River Waterside park-which is I like the most)  and it is said to rapidly developing into the premium city park of Korea like Hyde Park in London and Central Park in New York.

The above view is a walkway to the entrance gate. There are few entrance gates but we decide to go in through the first gate. As expected, this park is filled with Ahjumma and Ahjussi who were exercising. Rajin betul dorang ni berjoging pagi-pagi. Besides, parents can be seen bringing together their children as today is a weekend.

By the way, don't forget to get a map at the info booth as this park is actually quite big. The map is useful especially if you don't have much time to spend here. Other than walking, we can also rent a bicycle with for KRW3,000 for single bike or KRW6,000 for tandem bike.

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Day 9 : Gyeonggi-do Explorace Part II

Location : Nami Island & Petite France
Date : 1st November 2014

안녕...

Continued from here

Hop on the same bus (schedule taken at information centre at Gapyeong Station), we go to Petite France. Running Man, Secret Garden and My Love From the Star's fans will definitely come to this place. This is a filming location of Running Man where Nickhun as a guest. Hahaaa...that's the only episode shot there that I can recall, mainly because Nickhun is there. Though, this is my second time because my PIC never been here. 

There not so much here. If you are a big fan of these two, there's nothing to lose by spending time here. 아니면, 안가 도 괜찮아요. 

Information :

Admission fee :KRW 8,000

Operating hour : 9.00 am to 6.00 pm

How good it feels if I live in this kind of house. Calm, cool and green...

View heading to Petite France. What a refreshing scenery! Hope I can play with it just like in some variety show. *variety-show-syndrome-influence*

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Day 9 : Gyeonggi-do Explorace

Location : Nami Island & Petite France
Date : 1st November 2014

안녕...

Today, we are suppose to cover Nami Island and Petite France. We go out around 8 o'clock in the morning. The journey will take about 1 1/2 - 2 hours. But I forgot that today is Saturday, a weekend, that I should avoid to be in a place like Nami Island. What should I do now? After a week, my brain cannot function properly anymore. Myself alone...cannot digest anymore. Too tired to think and plan!  Hurghhhhh~~

Let it be. Just follow the flow then...I've decided. As usual from Euljiro 3-ga Station, we take a subway to Gapyeong Station. Going up and down...transfer line few times...so tiring! Why there's so many stairs in Korea? Hahahaa...my heart start complaining. Who cares?! No matter how many stairs there are, I still feel comfortable being here...진심으로. Dah...tak payah nak drama! 

There are so many people today as I've expected. Impression ntah no. berapa...As usual, those Ahjumma and Ahjussi wear hiking attire never fail to impress me with their active life style.

Going outside the station and see a long queue at taxi stand...ok, cancel to take cab to Nami Island Jetty. We wait for Gapyeong Tour Bus, just in front of the Information Centre. After 10 minutes, the bus arrive and fare is still the same KRW5,000. 

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Day 8 : Teardrops in the Rain

Location : Ssamziegil, Insadong & Itaewon
Date : 31st October 2014

안녕...

From Gyeongbokgung Palace, we move to Insadong. Insadong and Buckhon is located at the same area. The station is also the same, what make it different is only the exit number.

Direction to Insadong

Anguk Station Exit 5. Go straight 100m and turn left.

Fee

Free

What they have in Insadong? What can we do there? Shopping!!! Hahahaa...there are a lot of souvenir shops with different and uniqe designs. Compared to Namdaemun, the price is a little bit pricey but you can find different designs that you won't get if you shop at Namdaemun. Of course, the quality is better too. Honestly, I prefer Insadong than Namdaemun to shop. We can also find variety of K-foods especially at the back of the alley. It's up to yourselves to choose according to own preferences. On top of that, this area is a combination of arts and cultures.

Haaa...kat Insadong ni lah yang aku maksudkan 'Teardrops in the Rain'. Gempak giler tajuk post. Harus tak gempak??? My money is gone. Here...here...here!!! Unintentionally, I shop quite a lot of stuffs here. I repeat...UNINTENTIONALLY! Hahaaa...alasan, kan! I don't even know what I've bought for. Aigooo! Woman...sometimes can be so dangerous when it comes to money

Before, I read about Ssamziegil. During my first visit last year, I saw this building located in between of other shops. But I didn't go inside so this time I take this opportunity to go in. Walk around and cuci mata. They have over 70 shops including handicraft stores, souvenir shops, art galleries, restaurants and more. More information here They open from 10am to 10.30pm.

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Day 8 : Gyeongbukgong Palace

Location : Gyeongbokgung Palace
Date : 31st October 2014

안녕...

Continued from here

Have I ever said before that I went to Gyeongbokgung Palace again? Yes, again! But I think this time luck is on my side. Given a chance to keep on witness Allah's beautiful creation make me feel how lucky I am. At least, I've achieved my target to be in Korea during peak autumn season. Thank you Allah :D

This is my second time here after my first visit last year. I have to admit that Gyeongbokgung Palace is one of the must-visit place to see autumn foliage. It's so beautiful. Me and my PIC pun jakun-jakun je bila tengok semua ni. Well...we don't have this in our country!. Hahahaaa...aku apatah lagi. Nampak tak betapa jakunnya aku. Kata lah apa nak kata...aku redha. 

Direction to Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung Station Palace (Line 3) Exit 5. Just walk straight. Back entrance of the palace can be seen from the exit.

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Kung Jung Restaurant 공정

안녕...

Nowadays, there are so many Korean restaurant in Malaysia. Some maybe suits you well...some may not. A friend brought me here somewhere around last year if I'm not mistaken. And we end up repeating this place again and again. Sedap sangat la tu kononnya :)

 

This Korean Japanese Restaurant located at 3rd floor of PNB Darby Park at Jalan Binjai, KL. I've came here few times and could be said that it is one of my Korean favourite  restaurant. I would love to recommend this restaurant to Korean food lover out there.

Besides the food taste, the facilities and environment is good as well. It operates 6 days a week and will be closed on Sunday. Parking lot is also available outside and inside the building, so parking won't be a problem to customers. There's also Surau located at 5th Floor of the building. 

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The Class Meet & Greet with CNBLUE

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Today must be a great day for Boice. Yesss...we've met our beloved boys CNBLUE. The Class has bring the boys here for official launching of The Class brand.

Aisyyy...the quality is very poor. 미안...this is the time where I dream to have DSLR :(

The occasion was held at Midvalley, Kuala Lumpur. It started at 1 pm. 와...오랜만에 since their last performing in Malaysia. Welcome back CNBLUE!

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Day 8 : Walk along with history

Location : Bukchon Hanok Village
Date : 31st October 2014

안녕...

Gitu tajuknye! 오랜만이다! I've been disappeared quite a month due to exam. Still had one paper...but I just take a break as the next paper still have few more days gap. Hihiii...curi tulang. Moh ler kita sambung cerita yang entah bila nak habis ni. Sambungan from here

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 Bukchon is traditionally a residential of quarter of high-ranking government officials and nobility during Joseon Dynasty. After 600 years old, it becomes a residential area, traditional culture center and hanok restaurant. Bukchon is now one of a must visit places in Korea.

Direction to Bukchon Hanok Village

Anguk Station Exit 2. Go straight for about 300m from subway station (follow traditional shops along the road)

Admission

Free

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