Hello Everyone
I just wanna share with y'all my travel itinerary and experiences in South Korea.
Well, sa mga k-drama addicts dyan! mainggit kayo haha charot! coz' i went to some of the famous k-drama places or should i say shooting locations? lol
But anyways, ayun na nga i hope ma-enjoy niyo tong kaartehan and mga hanash and awra sa land ng fav nyong k-pop idols, yes! "nyo'' lang , kasi hindi ako fan ng k-pop but mahal ko si Lee Min Ho and Kim Soo-hyun . hahaha oh balakayodyan kung kilala niyo yun.
So eto na nga, Awra details please see below muaaa ;
7 Days in Korea? Game!
Day 1: Arrival Incheon Intl Airport
with my fav bro & sissy
The Haciendera- Michelle
The Atty- Ian
Early Dinner at somewhere over the rainbow charing!
Check niyo na lang sa photos i forgot na pano bigkasin ng tama haha
Location: Near Myeong dong Train Station (south exit)
Budget ;P500 pesos per person (Samgyup / Rice Toppings Meals ang Inoofer nila)
Airbnb - @ Myeongdong the best airbnb na nabook namin so far, because much bigger ang houses kaysa sa Japan
airbnb - address: Namdaemunno 4(sa)-ga kcc, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul 100-094, South Korea
(link is not available atm) host name: Mr. Sun from Airbnb
( view from our airbnb (living room))
we went out to grab some food groceries and water medyo maharlika sa Seoul so make sure may dalang enough money. balik sa hotel then awra with the beshies kapit bahay lang namin si Joon Jae (The legend of the blue sea actor) so we went there and took some photos na din
kasagsagan ng K-drama (The legend of the blue sea, Fever non)
The famous house of Heo Joon Jae from The legend of the blue sea
It’s 8 mins walk from Myeongdong Station. It’s very near the cable car of Namsan tower. Before climbing the stairs towards the building with cable cars, you’ll see a street on the right side. The stairs going down to his house can be seen there.
Address: 29, Sogong-ro 4-gil
then after Heo Joon Jae's house we went to Namsan Tower walking distance na lang sya mga besss.
Of course you need to see Namsan noh! haha you never went to South Korea kung wala kang Photo dito duhh.. well, N Seoul Tower is located on Mt. Namsan and it offers great panoramic views of the city, and has been a symbol of Seoul since it first opened to the public in 1980.Not only the tower was recently undergone a major remodeling, but also a new name following a complete makeover. It is now a true cultural space with various performances, movies.
Admission Fees: (oh yan na balakayodyan mag convert haha charot!)
Opening Hours Sunday-Thursday Observatory: 10:00-23:00 Restaurant: 11:00-23:00 Teddy Bear Museum: 10:00-22:00 (Last entry: 21:00) Friday-Saturday Observatory: 10:00-24:00 Restaurants (n.GRILL/Hancook): 11:00-23:00 The place dining: 11:00-24:00 (Last seating: 23:00) Teddy Bear Museum: 10:00-22:00
Getting there; By Subway & Cable Car Exit 3 – Myeongdong Station Line 4. Take the wide road next to 7 Eleven convenience store, then walk straight to the left of Pacific Hotel & keep walking up in the direction of Mt. Namsan where the cable car platform is situated.Fare: Round-trip – 6,300 won / One-way – 4,800 won Cable Car Opening Hours: 10:00~22:30
Next stop!
Lafang na!!! Food Trip @ Myeong dong .
Myeongdong is a tourist attraction in Seoul btw guys, It is all about fashion, fashion & fashion in Myeongdong, Seoul’s primary & most famous shopping district. If it’s variety that you’re after, there’s no better place to shop than Myeong-dong where you’ll find everything from internationally-recognized name brands to unique items. Myeongdong also houses a variety of family restaurants, place of their famous street FOOD snacks/quick dishes , fast food, plus Korean, Western and Japanese dining options. Many restaurants in Myeongdong specialize in pork cutlet (donkas) and kalguksu (thick noodles).Not to forget, Myeongdong is the place where everyone shops for famous Korean Cosmetic brands such as Etude House, Skin Food, Laneige, The Face Shop, Missha!
Opening Hours10am to 10pm everydayGetting thereBy SubwayExit 5, 6, 7, or 8 – Myeongdong Station Line 4
Then back to our place na ,beauty rest na coz tomorrow will be a long awra day!
Day 2- Nami Island
For Korean Drama lovers, Nami Island is a place which does not requires further introduction as this is the birth place of all the Korean Craze. This is one of the place where the famous international Korean Drama Winter Sonata was filmed. Hence to put it short, it is a must visit for all Asian tourists!
A little trivia; Namiseom Island was formed as a result of the construction of the Cheongpyeong Dam. It is a half moon shaped (462,809㎡) isle, and on it is the grave of General Nami, who led a great victory against the rebels in the 13th year of the 7th king of the Joseon Dynasty, King Sejo (reign 1455 ~ 1468). (okay copy ko lang yan sa wikipedia yang trivia/ info) hahaha charing.
Admission Fees Adults : 8,000 won Children (ages 3-13) : 4,000 won Visitors coming after 18:00 (Dec – Mar), after 19:00 (Apr – Nov) : 4,000 won ※ Round-trip ferry fare & tax included
Opening Hours Daily 7:30am to 9:30pm Getting there By Subway + Train + Taxi Exit Sangbong Station Line 7. Transfer to Gyeongchun Line Train to Gapyeong Station. Take a taxi to Gapyeong Wharf (Just say Nami Island to Driver will do. Taxi cost KRW3,000 to KRW4,000 per way)
haggard na mga lola nyo. haha!
We took pictures din from train to busan shooting locations
but unfortunately na corrupt iabng files ko so di ko mashare. but anyways, it was one of the best lol kulitan with the squad habulan sa train na prang mga zombies hahaha mga bata lang ganon. hahaha
Day 3- Gyeongbokgung Palace / Bukchon Hanuk Village and Hon- gik University & Ehwa Woman's University
So, are you guys familiar with Jewel in the Palace? or Empress Ki or kung ano man K-drama serye na may pa palace ang hanash well this is one of their shooting locations and tourist destination na din here in Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace arguably the most beautiful and remains the grandest of all five palaces is also called “Northern Palace” because it is the furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeongheegung (Western Palace).The name of the palace, Gyeongbokgung, translates in English as “Palace of Shining Happiness.” The premises were destroyed by fire at the time of Japanese occupation from 1592-1598. However, all of the palace’s 7,700 rooms were later restored under the leadership of Heungseondaewongun during the reign of King Gojong.The National Palace Museum of Korea is located south of Heungnyemun Gate, and the National Folk Museum is located east within Hyangwonjeong.
Admission Fees-Adults (ages 19-64) 3,000 won / Group 2,400 won (10 or more people)
Opening Hours-March to October 09:00-18:00 / November to February 09:00-17:00. Closed on Tuesday Getting there: By Subway= Exit 5 – Gyeongbokgung Station Line 3
Next Stop!
Bukchon hanuk Village
Situated between by two palaces, Gyeongbokgung to the west and Changdeokgung to the east, this village has the largest cluster of privately owned traditional Korean wooden homes or hanok in Seoul. The Bukchon area is a traditional residential area in Seoul that boasts 600 years of history. Its location reflects the views of neo-Confucianism, regarding the world and nature, during the Joseon Dynasty. Hanok architecture places great emphasis on the topographical features of the land on which it is built. Structural arrangements, layouts, and other spatial aesthetics are major concerns here, as are the styles of the buildings themselves. Opening Hours for Bukchon Traditional Culture Center Mon~Fri (9:00 ~ 18:00) Sat~Sun (9:00 ~ 17:00) Getting there By Subway Exit 2 – Anguk Station Line 3. Walk straight for about 300m.
so akala mo done na kami for day 3? nope!
We went to
Hongkik University and Ehwa woman"s University
picture picture then hanap na din ng food
so ano masi-sight sa u-belt ng seoul?
well, mga k-pop idols na nasa street na nagpeperform, sobrang dami nila and i think dito sa street / district nila shinoshowcase yung mga talents nila . Mostly mga students ang nagpe-perform akalain mo talaga nasa music video ka na eksena sa dami ng nagpeperform sa street lol
Day 4 - Everland
Everland is South Korea’s largest theme park at 100 hectares. With 8.6 million visitors, it is ranked as the 4th most visited theme park in the world by offering 5 main Festivals and exciting entertainments all year around. The park is home to over 40 heart-pounding rides and attractions. In addition to ‘Safari World’ featuring white tigers, tigers, lions and bears, ‘Herbivore Safari’ opened in April 2010, letting visitors get up close and personal with the safari’s giraffes, elephants, and ostriches. Everland is also known for its gorgeous flower arrangements and beautiful gardens, which have been year-round fixtures since the Rose Festival in 1985
Book via Klook.com Ticket price around 33,000 won
Opening Hours Sunday to Friday – 10am to 6pm Saturday & Public Holidays – 10am to 7pm
Getting there By Subway & Bus 1. Exit 10 – Gangnam Station Line 2. Take bus 5002 to Everland. (Travel time: 50 min) 2. Exit 1 – Gangbyeon Station Line 2. Take bus 5800 to Everland. (Travel time: 50min)
So after ng whole day awrabells sa Everland , we had some chicken and beer!
i forgot the name of this restaurant but i think it was near myeongdong bus station
Day 5 - Shopping!!! Dong daemun and Myeondong District and Style Nanda then
food trip na din with the squad
Dongdaemun is Korea’s largest wholesale and retail shopping district has 26 shopping malls, 30,000 specialty shops, and 50,000 manufacturers. Opening from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. except Monday & some public holidays, you can literally shop all night !!.The fabric and clothing here are of the latest fashion trends in the world. Inventory is imported and exported in real time, making Dongdaemun a must-visit for fashion enthusiastic.
Opening Hours Tuesday to Saturday – 10.30am to 5.00am Getting there: By SubwayExit 8 or 9 – Dongdaemun Station Line 1 or Line 4
Day 6 - Exploring Jung-gul Seoul District
MALL hopping !!! buyla ng mga Korean goods , condiments , mga pasalubong stuffs lol
then we head back to our house na to prep and pack things
Day 7- Back to Manila
Tips & Reminders if you are planning to go to Seoul
Research mabuti lahat ng target destination mo.
Book your stay through airbnb mas cheaper yun kaysa hotel .
Buy a sim or pocket Wifi/Internet .
Bring enough money or cards with you medyo maharlika even mga street food cz it cost like around 150 pesos per order (eg; 1 stick fish cake) sa street food lang so better yet magdala ng extra money .
Okay lang yan, grab lahat ng free masks and freebies sa mga skin care shops . hoard lang bes! its free but syempre buyla ka na din. Sobrang worth it lahat ng make up and skin care products nila as in!
Dont forget to try their Authentic Eat all you can Samgyeoupsal Restaurants .
Syempre mas Enjoy pa din pag kasama Family or Tropa so Enjoy! Have fun! Bawal ang Kj!
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