Sertifikat Penunjukan Korea Supporter

Sudah agak lama nih ga updet blog....lagi suibukkkk banget kerjaan, sibuk jadi seksi konsumsi tour di kantor, sibuk ngurusin anak2 BPI, sibuk macem2, hooooaaaaa tiba2 ada paket dateng mengingatkanku akan tugas negara, hahahahaaa..... Isinya surprise banget, never see something like this before.

1. Natural Love Soap.

Apaan nih bentuknya lucuk , sukaaaaaaaaaaa :DD
Warnanya lebih mirip batu alam daripada sabun. Dikonfirmasi terbuat dari batu Jade dari ChunCheon yang bisa menangkal radikal bebas dalam tubuh, menghilangkan racun, antiaging, dan anti stress. Wahhh Korea kalo produk antiaging gini jago deh! Udah aku coba buat mandi, hihi, emang ga sewangi sabunnya HERA sih, tapi kok tumitku yang biasanya buat amplas, sekarang jadi kembali seperti kulit bayi, beneran surprise, padahal makenya juga cuman bentar doang.. :)

2. K-Shuttle USB Flashdisk

Tadinya dikira tiket K-shuttle, trus apaan nih bisa dibuka2 gitu, ternyata USB, dan ternyata USB-nya 15 GB ^_^ Gede banget kan, berasa harddisk external deh. Thank u so much ya KTO ^^

3. Images of Korea

Postcard2 hasil pemenang kontes foto-nya Korea Tourism tahun 2011 ^_^ Bagus2 bangett

*Ini apa sih gambarnya gw bolak-balik juga tetep aja kebalik, udah uplod bolak-balik neh -.-"""

4. Sertifikat gw

Wooooo udah resmi gwnya sekarang woy jadi agen KTO selama setahun :) *PROUD*

5.Korea Cuisine Cookbook

Ini sebenernya menginspirasi buat masak, tapi bahannya agak susah, musti cari bahan pengganti yg ada disini nih. Resep2 masakan Korea. Looks yummy!!! Pengen nyobain dong gw dong.

5. Brosur2 Korea Tour

Banyak info2 baru yg baru aku tau, salah satunya program Koreastay ini. Bisa tinggal bareng ama keluarga di Korea, ga mahal juga kok. Have a new family, why not?
Next post gw bahas deh ini ^^

November- December Festival in Korea

I really can't think of another country with such impressive history and resilience as that of Korea! So many festivals to celebrate in Korea. You can check the festival in all seasons: HERE

And for this November and December this is my highlight:

1. Seoul Lantern Festival

1-17 Nov 2013

Seoul Lantern Festival kicks off yesterday. This is great exhibit in central Seoul in the cheonggyecheon stream. If you in Seoul now or plan to visit Seoul in this day. Don't miss it guys!!
Admission: Free

2. Seoul Independent Film Festival 

28 Nov 2013- 6 Dec 2013

Busan hosts Film Festival every October, Seoul also hosts Independent Film Festival annually. This year, Seoul independent 39th Festival will conduct in November 28 to December 6.

Location:CGV Apgujeong and the independent movie theater, INDIESPACE

Admission: Ticket prices is 6,000won for general screenings and the closing ceremony, 8,000won for the opening ceremony, 10,000won for night-time screenings, and 40,000won for day-pass tickets. 

3.Seoul Design Festival

18 Dec 2013- 22 Dec 2013

The Seoul Design Festival venue is located in COEX, which is directly connected to Exit 5 and 6 of Samseong Station (Subway Line 2).

Performance Times

10:30-19:00 (Last admission: 18:00) http://designfestival.co.kr/

4.Busan Port Lighting Festival 

8-17 Nov 2013

Well known as Second Largest city in Korea, Busan also known as the largest city port in Korea. If you plan to visit Korea this November, Busan worth the visit too ^^ 

Location: Songdo Beach area , Busan

1) Nampo Station (Busan Subway Line 1), Exit 1.

Go to the bus stop 120m ahead.

Take Bus 9, 9-1, 26, 30 or 71 to Songdo Beach.

During the annual Busan Port Lighting Festival, a myriad of lights illuminate the port area, while various performances and experience programs take place across the city. Some of the highlights of the festival include the hot air balloon station and the International Performance Art Camp, which stages several light and laser shows.

Programs Highlights

- Opening Ceremony

- Light plaza

- Light experience hall

- Performances

- Light exhibitions

Additional Events

- Luminarie Light Plaza

5. Chrysanthemum Exhibition 

5 Oct - 30 November 2013

The Garden of Morning Calm in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do hold a chrysanthemum exhibition this autumn from October 5 to November 30, 2013. 

This year’s chrysanthemum exhibition has both indoor and outdoor exhibits. The indoor exhibition will showcase around 500 potted plants cultivated with care for over a year. Meanwhile, some 3,000 chrysanthemum blossoms of 300 different varieties will welcome visitors at the 33,000㎡ outdoor garden. 

The colorful and fragrant flowers create a gorgeous autumn atmosphere at the Garden of Morning Calm. All admission ticket holders can enjoy the exhibition for free. Admission ticket is 8000won

6.Seoul Photo Festival 

1 Nov 2013-1 Dec 2013

The city of Seoul designated November as photography month and has been hosting the Seoul Photo Festival, an annual photo exhibition, since 2010. Photos taken by professional photographers, as well as photos by amateur photographers were selected through a contest and are displayed around Seoul for about a month. This year, the exhibition is held under a theme of ‘Village Community and Photo Archives’. The fact that photos by Seoul citizens and netizens around the country will be exhibited is the special feature of the exhibition.

Location:

Seoul Museum of Art (서울시립미술관)
City Hall Station (Seoul Subway Line 1, 2), Exit 1.
Go to the right and turn down the first street on your left before Deoksugung Palace.
Keep going for 5 minutes; the museum is on a small hill to the left.

Admission: Free 

7. Yeongdong Dried Persimmons Festival 

12 Dec - 22 Dec 2013

Yeongdong is the largest fruit-producing center in Korea, it is even known as the Holy Land of Fruit. In Yeongdong, persimmons are seen in nearly every home in fall. Due to the intense sunshine received by the area, the persimmons grown in the region are sweet and flavorful and so are the dried persimmons. During the Yeongdong Dried Persimmons Festival, fruit producers and customers alike gather to celebrate one of the region’s most famous fruits.

At the Yeongdong Dried Persimmons Festival visitors can experience persimmon jam making, persimmon peeling, and can even enjoy foot bathing with persimmon leaves and persimmon peels.

Transportation

From Seoul Station, take a train to Yeongdong (영동) then take a taxi to Nangye Hall (5-10min) * Train Schedule: 06:05-22:50, runs 26 times a day

source: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=1853887

6 Things About HONGDAE

Hongdae, or Hongik University station is one of the most favourite tourist attraction in Seoul. I myself like soooo muchhhhhh Hongdae area. What I love about Hongdae? 

Here we go:

1. Youthful Atmosphere Nightlife

I know I know I'm not young anymore, but living in such a dynamic and lively area make me feel alive again! Hongdae hosts lots of guesthouse, so you will meet many western and English-speaking tourists in Hongdae club. 

Not just club or pub, being an arts university a famous place to check out on the weekends in Hongdae is the gathering of musicians in the small park in Hongdae, it makes a great atmosphere in the evening and the crowd that gathers there can be pretty big. A Korean band ‘10cm’ were frequent players in Hongdae and gained a lot of fame in the area. Live Music in Hongdae Park enables you to meet future K-Pop stars! ^_^

some pub and club in Hongdae

2. Street Snacks

What I love about Seoul is you can never be hungry. Every 5 steps you can find "pojangmachas" (street snacks seller) What kind of snacks? Seems I've been talked much about them. They range from savory to sweet, spicy or not. You can choose freely and they are all yummy. When I'm in Seoul, I often skip lunch and dinner because I always eat street snacks!! LOL =))) I try to remember the names of them so will make me easier to order, but fail!! -___- Finally I just choose one by one or by pointing and ask "Igeo eolmayeyo?" -How much does it cost? And.....remembering some Korean words for numbers are very useful!! 

ilcheon won =1000won

icheon won =2000won

samcheon won =3000won

Let the picture talk how yummy Korean street snacks areeeeee :p

Yummy guarantee!!

3. Saturday Art Market

Wanna get your face drawing or get cartoon picture of yourself? You come to the correct place. Every weekend in Hongdae from the afternoon to early evening you can find a small art market in the park with many stands selling hand made products. It is a great place to pick up a gift or something unique while in Korea.

Hongdae Saturday Art Market

4. Themed Cafe
Korean loves coffee, or maybe just like to hangout in cafe? Hongdae hosts twenty or more themed cafe. They are so uniquely themed and adorable. If you looking for something special to blast your day, hongdae cafe can give you a smile in a rough day.

Bear Cafe

Hello kitty cafe

I went Hello Kitty cafe and spent 4000 won for Chocolate Banana Waffle and Jasmine’s latte costs 4200won. Kinda expensive and still hungry. Haha, well we bought the atmosphere not a drink :p

Nature Cafe

This one is my favorite: Sheep cafe with real sheep!! There are REAL cutie lambs in the coffee shop. You can seat near them.. pat them.. and feed them :)

* Address: 서울시 마포구 서교동 486 B1F (서교푸르지오상가 지하 121호) 

      121, B1F Prugio, 486, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea

5. Nanta show
Not interested in Nanta Show? What if 9 of 10 of your friends tell you Nanta show is very funny and a "must watch show"? ^_^ Unfortunately I didn't have time to watch them even their building is kinda near to my guesthouse... But next time if have a chance will surely have a go.

The story is about three chef that prepared meals for a wedding party, then suddenly the Manager put one of his nephew that incapable of cooking in the team. That's when funny thing started :p

Nanta show

6. Trick Eye Museum

This place is a "MUST VISIT" place. Take a funny pictures of yourself and your friend. You will have alot of fun there. Really guys, they are better than Maddame Tussaud!!  You can find another trick eye museum in Busan and Jeju.

Trick eye museum

ps: Why they called Hongdae for Hongik University?
In Korea, university = daehagyo. So Hongik Daehagyo ....we called HONGDAE.... and Ehwa University we called EEDAE :D

Don't miss Hongdae for your trip! One day is not enoughhhhhhhhhhh............hahahaaa

Visa Korea

Ngajuin visa ke Korea gampang-gampang susah. Kalo di Jakarta sih bisa dateng ke kedubesnya langsung, ada seorang temen di fd yang malah cuman 15 menit jadi visanya. Kalo aq di Semarang ga mungkin dong yah harus terbang dulu, ga efisien banget, musti pake biro perjalanan dan ditolak oleh 2 biro perjalanan karena mereka takut aq bakal kerja disana, jaelahhhhh hahahhaaaaa... ada2 aja. Akhirnya ada yg mau, lewat Nusantara, dan dokumen yang harus disiapin:

-Formulir aplikasi yang sudah diisi(dari agen tour ato dari kantor dubesnya)
-Pasport asli 
-Foto 4x6 background putih terbaru
-FC KTP 
-FC KK

-FC Ijazah terakhir

-FC Akta Nikah (kalo udah nikah)

-Surat Ijin dari perusahaan pake meterai, menerangkan perusahaan memberikan ijin cuti pada saya
-Surat Referensi Bank (minta dari bank, bayar 50ribu rupiah)
-FC tagihan kartu kredit 3bln terakhir 

-FC buku bank 3 bulan terakhir, ato deposito juga boleh

-FC SIUP perusahaan

-FC Print out tiket yang sudah konfirmasi

-Biaya pengajuan visa 300ribu per orang, berhubung gw luar kota jadi 500ribu
-Itinerary mau kemana aja (aku buat tabel, lengkap dengan biaya yang akan dikeluarkan)

Untuk saldo bank, nah ini aq dag-dig dug derrr bangett, saldonya 300ribu doang T.T trus di minggu2 terakhir tiba2 jadi 14juta. Ada yang bilang sih penambahannya jangan sekaligus, jadi bertahap gitu. (terlanjur tapi....hiks) deposito juga ada yang bilang ga boleh, tapi berhubung saldo gw kurang, jadi terpaksa disertain. Juga FC SPT PPH tahunan gw. 

Tahapan nunggunya itu yang sambil doa, berharap moga2 lolos......

2 minggu kemudian gw ditelpon, udah jadi visanya, YEAYYYYYY!!!!  Thanks God ^^

3 BEST Hiking Destination in Korea

Korean loves hiking, even when they are old. That's why they always vigor and high spirit. If you want to copy their lifestyle for your health, you can try hiking in Korea. HOHOHOOO :)

From September to November is the most pleasant time to visit Korea as the weather is mild. Make it as the ideal month for Hiking in Korea. There are plenty of groups expats to join to find company while exploring the country's myriad mountain trails. Some of them are: Seoul Hiking Group and HOW IS (Hiking on Weekday in Seoul). Warren Kim, the starter of both groups was actually almost an alcoholic since two car accidents and injured knee. A trip to a nearby mountain made Kim realize that being in nature healed him psychologically, making him feel as if he could breathe again. He wanted to share with others, so he start those groups. 

Find and join his group here. If you want to hiking with your own groups. This list below maybe can help you find the best trekking course:

1. Seorak-san

Seorak-san

Within 5 hours journey by bus from Seoul, Seoraksan is one of the best autumn destinations in Korea. The charm of Seoraksan is when autumn leaves changing colors. Although Seoraksan is always beautiful throughout four seasons, it’s still better to come on autumn. Seoraksan National Park has many hiking paths you can choose, and there you will see scenic Osaek Springs, Cheonbuldong Valley, Daesung Falls, and also Baekdam Creek. If you wish to explore the whole area, it would take minimum 2 days to enjoy it thouroughly. Since Seoraksan is close to the sea, you can also stop by to Naksan Beach, Gyeongpondas, and Yongpong Resort. After hiking, you can also consider visiting Seorak Waterpia hot spring. - See more at: http://traffictravel.com/south-korea-travel-guide-best-autumn-destinations/#sthash.P8bpbMt7.dpuf

Being one of 20 National park in Korea, Seorak-san is one of the best autumn destination in Korea. The charm of Seorak-san is when autumn leaves changing colors. scenic Osaek Springs, Cheonbuldong Valley, Daesung Falls, and also Baekdam Creek. If you wish to explore the whole area, it would take minimum 2 days to enjoy it thouroughly. Since Seoraksan is close to the sea, you can also stop by to Naksan Beach, Gyeongpondas, and Yongpong Resort. After hiking, you can also consider visiting Seorak Waterpia hot spring. So put Seorak San in your first Hiking list now ^^

Getting there: 

From Seoul Station take Express Bus to Sokcho (3hours, 17.000 won). From the Sokcho bus station, cross the street head down the road a bit to the bus stop. From there, take either bus 7 or 7-1 to the last stop (15minutes, 1200 won) , the main entrance to Seoraksan National Park. The entrance fee is 3,400 for adults.

If you spend the night in the park, you will only have to pay this fee once. If you decide to stay in Sokcho, make sure that you double check when the last bus will be leaving. There are storage lockers located in several places just inside the entrance of the park.

is when autumn leaves changing colors. Although Seoraksan is always beautiful throughout four seasons, it’s still better to come on autumn. Seoraksan National Park has many hiking paths you can choose, and there you will see scenic Osaek Springs, Cheonbuldong Valley, Daesung Falls, and also Baekdam Creek. If you wish to explore the whole area, it would take minimum 2 days to enjoy it thouroughly. Since Seoraksan is close to the sea, you can also stop by to Naksan Beach, Gyeongpondas, and Yongpong Resort. After hiking, you can also consider visiting Seorak Waterpia hot spring. - See more at: http://traffictravel.com/south-korea-travel-guide-best-autumn-destinations/#sthash.P8bpbMt7.dpuf

is when autumn leaves changing colors. Although Seoraksan is always beautiful throughout four seasons, it’s still better to come on autumn. Seoraksan National Park has many hiking paths you can choose, and there you will see scenic Osaek Springs, Cheonbuldong Valley, Daesung Falls, and also Baekdam Creek. If you wish to explore the whole area, it would take minimum 2 days to enjoy it thouroughly. Since Seoraksan is close to the sea, you can also stop by to Naksan Beach, Gyeongpondas, and Yongpong Resort. After hiking, you can also consider visiting Seorak Waterpia hot spring. - See more at: http://traffictravel.com/south-korea-travel-guide-best-autumn-destinations/#sthash.P8bpbMt7.dpuf

is when autumn leaves changing colors. Although Seoraksan is always beautiful throughout four seasons, it’s still better to come on autumn. Seoraksan National Park has many hiking paths you can choose, and there you will see scenic Osaek Springs, Cheonbuldong Valley, Daesung Falls, and also Baekdam Creek. If you wish to explore the whole area, it would take minimum 2 days to enjoy it thouroughly. Since Seoraksan is close to the sea, you can also stop by to Naksan Beach, Gyeongpondas, and Yongpong Resort. After hiking, you can also consider visiting Seorak Waterpia hot spring. - See more at: http://traffictravel.com/south-korea-travel-guide-best-autumn-destinations/#sthash.P8bpbMt7.dpuf

is when autumn leaves changing colors. Although Seoraksan is always beautiful throughout four seasons, it’s still better to come on autumn. Seoraksan National Park has many hiking paths you can choose, and there you will see scenic Osaek Springs, Cheonbuldong Valley, Daesung Falls, and also Baekdam Creek. If you wish to explore the whole area, it would take minimum 2 days to enjoy it thouroughly. Since Seoraksan is close to the sea, you can also stop by to Naksan Beach, Gyeongpondas, and Yongpong Resort. After hiking, you can also consider visiting Seorak Waterpia hot spring. - See more at: http://traffictravel.com/south-korea-travel-guide-best-autumn-destinations/#sthash.P8bpbMt7.dpuf

Within 5 hours journey by bus from Seoul, Seoraksan is one of the best autumn destinations in Korea. The charm of Seoraksan is when autumn leaves changing colors. Although Seoraksan is always beautiful throughout four seasons, it’s still better to come on autumn. Seoraksan National Park has many hiking paths you can choose, and there you will see scenic Osaek Springs, Cheonbuldong Valley, Daesung Falls, and also Baekdam Creek. If you wish to explore the whole area, it would take minimum 2 days to enjoy it thouroughly. Since Seoraksan is close to the sea, you can also stop by to Naksan Beach, Gyeongpondas, and Yongpong Resort. After hiking, you can also consider visiting Seorak Waterpia hot spring. - See more at: http://traffictravel.com/south-korea-travel-guide-best-autumn-destinations/#sthash.P8bpbMt7.dpuf

Within 5 hours journey by bus from Seoul, Seoraksan is one of the best autumn destinations in Korea. The charm of Seoraksan is when autumn leaves changing colors. Although Seoraksan is always beautiful throughout four seasons, it’s still better to come on autumn. Seoraksan National Park has many hiking paths you can choose, and there you will see scenic Osaek Springs, Cheonbuldong Valley, Daesung Falls, and also Baekdam Creek. If you wish to explore the whole area, it would take minimum 2 days to enjoy it thouroughly. Since Seoraksan is close to the sea, you can also stop by to Naksan Beach, Gyeongpondas, and Yongpong Resort. After hiking, you can also consider visiting Seorak Waterpia hot spring. - See more at: http://traffictravel.com/south-korea-travel-guide-best-autumn-destinations/#sthash.P8bpbMt7.dpuf

Within 5 hours journey by bus from Seoul, Seoraksan is one of the best autumn destinations in Korea. The charm of Seoraksan is when autumn leaves changing colors. Although Seoraksan is always beautiful throughout four seasons, it’s still better to come on autumn. Seoraksan National Park has many hiking paths you can choose, and there you will see scenic Osaek Springs, Cheonbuldong Valley, Daesung Falls, and also Baekdam Creek. If you wish to explore the whole area, it would take minimum 2 days to enjoy it thouroughly. Since Seoraksan is close to the sea, you can also stop by to Naksan Beach, Gyeongpondas, and Yongpong Resort. After hiking, you can also consider visiting Seorak Waterpia hot spring. - See more at: http://traffictravel.com/south-korea-travel-guide-best-autumn-destinations/#sthash.P8bpbMt7.dpuf

Within 5 hours journey by bus from Seoul, Seoraksan is one of the best autumn destinations in Korea. The charm of Seoraksan is when autumn leaves changing colors. Although Seoraksan is always beautiful throughout four seasons, it’s still better to come on autumn. Seoraksan National Park has many hiking paths you can choose, and there you will see scenic Osaek Springs, Cheonbuldong Valley, Daesung Falls, and also Baekdam Creek. If you wish to explore the whole area, it would take minimum 2 days to enjoy it thouroughly. Since Seoraksan is close to the sea, you can also stop by to Naksan Beach, Gyeongpondas, and Yongpong Resort. After hiking, you can also consider visiting Seorak Waterpia hot spring. - See more at: http://traffictravel.com/south-korea-travel-guide-best-autumn-destinations/#sthash.P8bpbMt7.dpuf

Within 5 hours journey by bus from Seoul, Seoraksan is one of the best autumn destinations in Korea. The charm of Seoraksan is when autumn leaves changing colors. Although Seoraksan is always beautiful throughout four seasons, it’s still better to come on autumn. Seoraksan National Park has many hiking paths you can choose, and there you will see scenic Osaek Springs, Cheonbuldong Valley, Daesung Falls, and also Baekdam Creek. If you wish to explore the whole area, it would take minimum 2 days to enjoy it thouroughly. Since Seoraksan is close to the sea, you can also stop by to Naksan Beach, Gyeongpondas, and Yongpong Resort. After hiking, you can also consider visiting Seorak Waterpia hot spring. - See more at: http://traffictravel.com/south-korea-travel-guide-best-autumn-destinations/#sthash.P8bpbMt7.dpuf

2. Odaesan National Park

Odaesan-park

Odaesan is not far from Seoraksan National park, and nearby attractions to visit are Naksansa Temple, Samcheok and Yangyang’s Hajodae Pavilion, and Gyeongpodae. 

GETTING THERE

Gangneung is the primary access point for Odaesan and can be reached from Busan and Seoul via train or express bus. Gangneung Bus Terminal is a 5 minute taxi ride fromGangneung Train Station. From the terminal, take a bus to Jinbu (W3,400). The ride takes about 45 minutes. At Jinbu Terminal, local buses can be found at the back of the complex (pay on the bus). Buses to Woljeongsa stop at the Minbak Village, which has all the lodging options for the southwest entrance. The ride takes about 20 minutes. If you want to go straight to the trailhead, take a bus to Sangwonsa, located about 8.3 km beyond Woljeongsa (50 min).

3. Jiri-san

Unlike Seoraksan which looks softer and calmer, Jirisan National Park offers you a more adventurous experience.  The area is known as one of the cleanest natural environments in Korea. And the autumn scenery is one of the most beautiful that you cannot miss! 

Jiri-san

The autumn scenery in Jirisan starts from mid-October and more vivid color happens on late October. The crimson leaves beautiful scenery is what people are amazed of as they hike up the path. TO see one of the best autumn scenery here is from Piagol Valley. It also has accommodations on the mountain slopes so visitors can have a short-term stay here. During the fall season peak, local people celebrate Piagol Valley Crimson Leaves Festival. Jirisan is famous among tourists, so if you wish to witness the scenic autumn in Korea .

GETTING THERE:

From Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus to Jungsan-ri (중산리).
*Bus Schedule: 06:10-21:10, runs 16 times a day

Famous as international hiking destination, South Korea offers various park, ranging from smooth, rolling hills and valleys to ragged, craggy ridges and sheer, rocky cliffs.
So how guys? Are u ready to hike? :D
Find more in: http://koreaclimbs.blogspot.com

3 MUST Visit Area in Seoul

For those who first travelling to Korea must be confuse about which places near to each other? Here I make 3 MUST Visit Area in Seoul. It definitely will shorten your list and efficient for your trip.

1. Hongdae, Ehwa university, and Sinchon university are near to each other in a walking distance.

The best time to visit them is after lunch until midnight. There is Hongdae free market every Saturday near Hongik university.  You’ll be rewarded with plenty of free music performances (your future K-pop star may be standing right in front you!) and cool hand-crafted arts by the Hongik University students, amid a vibrant indie atmosphere all around.

Look at those cute doll, so unique!!

Directions

Hongik University Station (Subway Line 2), Exit 9.  Go 150m straight, and cross the street. Turn left, and go 500m straight towards the Hongik University entrance. Turn right to arrive at Hongik Children's Park.     Cat's Cafe What will you find there? Hongdae: Lots of themed cafe: Hello Kitty, Snoopy, Coffee Prince, cats and dogs cafe, halloween cafe, and many people sell clothing, earings, necklaces, they are in adorable prices. Also have Nanta show, and trick eye museum. Ehwa and Sinchon : University area...many people sell clothing and accessories with affordable price. And as usual, the streets of Seoul are paved with delicious snacks.

2. Ihwa-dong, Dongdaemun, Myeongdong, and Namdaemun also close each other.

Make sure you know how to walk. I walk from Dongdaemun to Myeongdong, but lost in the way of searching Namdaemun way so use subway then :p

What will you find there?

- Ihwa dong: Hyehwa station (line4) exit 2: 
Turn left into Dongsung-gil street, walk 200m towards Lock museum, and follow the mural. It's a huge public mural projects in Seoul. The murals are renewed every year!!

Hyehwa mural

- Dongdaemun: Hello apm, Migliore, Good morning city, Doosan Tower(doota) provide convenient and modern shopping environment. They sell clothing, watches, skincare, foodcourt, and everything you wish in the shopping center. If you don't know what souvenirs will you bring back, Doota offers alot in 5th floor. I bought some keychain and magnet there. 

Some tips:

1. Look around Doota first and then Migliore. Migliore often has same products as in Doota and you can haggle at Migliore.

2. Hello apm offer the lowest price of them all. But as you know, no two clothing are the same. 

3. Most stores open at AM 10: 30 and close at PM 5.

4. Closing
Doota closes from 11pm Sunday ~ 8pm Monday
Migliore closes on Monday
APM and Good morning City closes on Tuesday
(on closing hours, check out the road market situated in front the complexes)

Hello apm and good morning city in Dongdaemun

- Myeongdong: Myeongdong offers skincare in every step. The face shop located next to Holika holika and etude house is just in the next door. ^^ Wooohooooooo!!!!!!! U can freely choose. And one thing I love about them is they always offer free sample without needed to ask. I lazy to ask sample, but they generously give so much!!!

Myeongdong

- Namdaemun: Well after visiting Dongdaemun and Myeongdong, I go to Namdaemun with not much cash left and low level of shopping appettite, LOL =))) They also sell children's clothing, men, and women's clothing, daily miscellaneous goods, kitchenware and local and imported products. Actually I interested to go to the food street and jokbal street!! They seems yummy!!

3. Gangnam Area

Take subway to Sinsa Station(Line 3)

• Walk to Garosu-gil, the bohemian, tree-lined street with restaurant, cafes, and boutiques. This is a good place to have lunch.
• Apgujeong, known as the " Beverly Hills of Seoul" even has its own Rodeo drive.
• Apgujeong is the leading fashion mecca, formed as a cultural zone with a high propensity for consumption. It creates leading fashion trends, customer friendly shops, foreign brand shops with high-quality goods
• You can visit the famous "de chocolate coffee", and "mango six cafe" here.
• Bongeunsa Temple
• Want to see the contrast between old and new in most extreme? Get on the subway, head to Samseong Station(Line2) and walk to Bongeunsa Temple. Founded in 8th century, the view of the graceful Korean buildings, with the glittering skyscraper of Gangnam looming just beyond them, really leaves an impression. Be sure to visit on Buddha's Birthday, when it hosts a paper lantern exhibit
• End your day at COEX Mall



COEX Mall

•  It is Asia's largest underground shopping mall with an area of about 85,000 square metres
• Along with hundreds of shops, the mall houses two food courts, Megabox (movie theatres),COEX Aquarium, a large bookstore, and the Kimchi Field Museum. It also features a game area which is used to film computer game tournaments.

So we finish with 3 must visit area in Seoul. You never officially in Seoul without touching those 3 area! ^_^

Have fun guys!