Namsan Guesthouse 3

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Finally our thirteenth days story of SK has come to an end. Thank God...we manage to make it happen. Even though some places had to drop off from the itinerary, but still I get to cover Seoul-Busan-Jeju successfully (of course with a little bit drama).

I would like to review the last guesthouse we stayed during our last three day of the trip, which is Namsan Guesthouse 3. Located at Myeongdong area, it is just a perfect place to stay during our visit to Korea.

Direction :

Source : Namsan GH's website

Room Rate :

Refer to the website

Advantage(s) :

• Located at the 'heart' of Seoul City Centre
• 10 minutes walking to the cable car station of Namsan Tower
• Nearby to airport bus location
• Walking distance to Namdaemun Market

Review of Room :

I booked twin room for 2 nights :-

• Equipped with TV, Free Wi-Fi, Shower Room, Small Towel, Toiletries  
• The space is limited
• Room and toilet is clean
• Easy access to the Myeongdong Shopping Area - hari2 boleh shopping
• Less hilly compared to the another Namsan Guesthouses' building
• Price a bit high - not a big deal as the location is strategic
• Had elevator to room - don't have to climb stairs with heavy luggage

Recommendation :

Recommended to stay if price is not a big issue. Except for the price and room size, everything is almost perfect.

I forgot to capture some photos of the room. But it is just the same as in their website. More information here

Till then...안녕

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Day 13 : Last Day of My Autumn Trip

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5th November 2014...today is our last day at Korea. After spending twelve days, this trip is finally getting to the end. We wake up early in the morning to pack everything into luggage. Check out is at 11.00am and before that we need to go to Namdaemun to do last minute shopping. There's still few things need to buy...padan muka sama aku sebab tak beli souvenir awal-awal.
 

Flight at 4.25pm, so we still have few hours before heading to airport. I walk around at Myeongdong but didn't buy anything. Mission failed! Then, we take subway to Heohyeon Station Exit 5 for Namdaemun Market. Since it is early in the morning, the area still quiet. Not so many people around the place.

At 12.00pm we take our luggage stored at the guesthouse's office. Hasil tangkapan dimasukkan ke dalam beg. Ampunnn...bertambahlah berat beg yang nak diusung tu nanti. Nak cari kat mana airport bus tu satu hal. Nasib baiklah aku dah cari siap-siap direction.

Information :

Airport bus fare : KRW10,000

Direction : Walk down straight from Namsan GH3. Turn right to the alley opposite 7-11. Walk straight till the end of the alley and cross the road. Walk to the right a few metres and there will be Ahjussi waiting for you :)
 

Tak lama pun tunggu bus...bus dah sampai. Bus fare bayar kat Ahjussi Driver tu. An hour later, we reach Incheon International Airport. Tiba-tiba rasa sedih pula nak balik. Settle all the immigration process, we explore the airport, get into the souvenir shop, restaurant, look for surau (jauh giler surau dia. Tapi ok lah...)...until they called-off for departure.

We safely landed at KLIA on 9.30pm. 25 minutes earlier than expected time arrival. Thank God! I will cherish this 13 days memory forever. First time touring around Korea...katenya. KL-Seoul-Busan-Jeju-Seoul-KL. I really appreciate the experiences. To all my travel buddies, thank you for everything. I would like to apologize for the huru-hara, kesilapan dan kekhilafan sepanjang trip ni. Thank you for being my travel buddies. You know who you are, right 친구!

Goodbye Seoul...Goodbye Korea

Till we meet again...

안녕...

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Day 12 : Everland

Location : Everland
Date : 4th November 2014

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We left guesthouse early in the morning, around 7.15am. Why??? Because we are going to Everland. Horayyy!!! ㅋㅋㅋ~ The journey itself will take about one and a half hour till two hours. Added with the time that people are rushing to work. 

Information :

Operating hour : Vary by month

Entrance fee : Foreigners can download the discount coupon here

Direction : We take route by subway till Jamsil Station Exit 6. Walk to the left few metres and cross the road. Do not cross until the end of the junction. The bus stop is at the middle of the road. Take bus no. 5700. More information here

9.01am...It is still early but look at the queue! Most of them are local. Somehow I wonder...are they not working? Are the kids not going to school? Hurmmm...on the other side I really impress on how successful their domestic tourism. I am working in tourism line and I really hope one day I can see our domestic tourism boost as much as Korea tourism industry.

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Day 11 : N Seoul Tower

Location : N Seoul Tower
Date : 3rd November 2014

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Back from Nami Island, we hang around Myeongdeong for a while. Hahaha...rasa macam tak lengkap lak kalau sehari tak singgah Myeongdeong. Padahal bukan beli apa. Just sightseeing...

Our next destination is N Seoul Tower or Namsan Tower. 

Information :

Cable car ticket : KRW8,000 (Currently, the price increase to KRW8,500 for return ticket)

Operating hour : All year around from 10.00am to 11.00pm

Direction : Myeongdeong St Exit 3. Facing 7-11, go straight until Pacific Hotel. In front of Pacific Hotel, take right junction and go straight until stairs to cable car station on the right.

Actually, from cable car station visitors can opt for walking up till the tower instead of riding cable car. Review from other travelers said the view along the away up to tower is nice but hilly (from the stairs, cross the road and take a path to go up). But definitely, we take the easier way hahhaaa...ride the cable car. Tapi aku punya bijak pandai pegi beli ticket for one way je. Haaa...sadis. 

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Day 11 : Autumn in Nami Island

Location : Nami Island
Date : 3nd November 2014

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The most anticipated place to go during this trip is --------> Nami Island. It's not that I've never been there but the time is just not right. This time I really hope it works. Looking at surrounding...the feel is there. Let's pictures tell everything.

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Day 10 : FNC Entertainment

Location : FNC Entertainment, KTO Gangnam, Dongdaemun, Ewha Women University
Date : 2nd November 2014

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다음에 내 시간이요. 자~이제 우리 남편 만나자! ㅋㅋㅋ...내 소원은 FNC Entertainment에 가고싶어요. 물론 CNBLUE's 정용화 거기있는데 그리고 궁금있니까. 그분은...사무실에 어떤 종류의 일하고 있는데...어디 있는데...어떻게 갈래...그처럼. 하하하ㅏㅏㅏ...난 stalker 아니라. 그냥 궁금있니까 알고싶어요. (It's my turn now. Let's meet my husband. :D My wish at this trip is to go to FNC Entertainment. Yes...because CNBLUE JYH is there and I am curious. I am curious about what kind of workplace he goes to...where it is...how to get there...like that. Of course, I am not a stalker. I just want to know.) Is my sentences correct? How I wish someone can correct me! Anyone??? 

So then we are going to Apgujeong Rodeo area. Ni kawasan orang kaya. Bila dah nampak dengan mata sendiri, baru tau. Once you exit the subway station, the environment is totally different. You can feel the richness and glamorous of this area. The buildings design are also different...it's a modern city anyway. How to get to FNC Entertainment?

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