Tuesday, 29 September 2015

How to go to Namsan Guesthouse

Namsan Guesthouse is the most popular guesthouse. The location is good because near to Namsan Tower and Myeongdong area the popular shopping area. 


How to go to Namsan Guesthouse from Incheon Intl' Airport railway station to Myeongdong Station?

* Take Incheon Intl' Airport railway station to Seoul Station and transfer to Line 4 to Myeongdong Station. The estimate time from Incheon Airport to Myeongdong Station is about 68 minutes and 12 stations. The fare is about 5000 won. 

How to go to Namsan Guesthouse

1. Take subway to Myeongdong Station (Line 4) and take Exit 3.


2. Walk toward Pacific Hotel.


3. At the Y intersection, take to your right.


4. JJan!! The Guest is all the way to your left.. 



cr: as tagged 

Monday, 28 September 2015

Learn how to use Seoul Subway Station Part 2


How Purchasing Seoul Subway ticket

This method is for those whose did't use T-Money. This tutorial for those who buying the ticket for single journey.

1. At the ticket vending and card reload device machine, choose the language. Such as English, Korean or Chinese..


2. Choose Single Journey Ticket. If you choose the Single Journey Ticket option, it will lead you to the list of your destination. If you want to reload the T-money, click the T-Money Logo (The blue color). 


3. Choose the destination you want to go. The station will be categories with the first alphabet of the station. Choose carefully.


4. Select the number of the passenger and the amount will be appears. 



p.s : If you buy T-Money, you can used it every time you want when you come to Korea. I used my Hello Kitty T-Money about 3 to 4 years until now. From what I know, T-Money did not have expired date.  

Learn how to use Seoul Subway Station Part 1

Either you come to Korea for the first time or a couple of time, you must still confused how to use Seoul Subway. I always confused and always see the Seoul Subway map for reference. 


For some tips, please download the latest and up-to-date Seoul subway map HERE (google play).

Learn how to use Seoul Subway Station 

1. The subway station operating hours start from early in the morning at 5.30 am until midnight everyday.

2. All sign display both in Korean and English. So don't worry if you can't read Korean.

3. There's a 15 line of Seoul Subway. I will tell it later.

Sign that you must know when you try to use the subway

1. The way out. Remember the sign.. 나가는 곳 means Way Out.


2. 타는 곳 means where to ride. As the picture, if you wish to Jamsil Station, just turn to your left. Green color means line No. 2.


3. The sign below show you where the Exit 8 are. 


4. The sign below show you where you should going. 


5. Please read carefully the sign.


6. Remember to check whether you take the right one.





Sunday, 27 September 2015

Tasty Patbingsu in Myeongdong Shopping Street

Need some rest after spending some money for shopping? Here I recommended cafe for you to relaxing yourself..

There's a Patbingsu (팥빙수) cafe called POEM where you can get some refreshing your body especially when you visit Korea on Summer..



How to get to POEM Cafe from Myeongdong Station 

1. Take subway to Myeongdong Station (Subway line no. 4) and take Exit 6. Walk to your left.


2. Walk straight all the way


3. Turn left when you see Banila Co. Store in front of you.


4. Walk straight again and turn to your right when you see The Face Shop Store


5. Walk again and keep search the POEM cafe on your right.



cr. picture as tagged

How to get to Shinchon Guesthouse


Shinchon Guesthouse is easy to find. It is located inside the Ewha Shopping Street. There is a few facilities like laundry service, WIFI and others.

In every room of Shinchon Guesthouse, it is provides with complimentary bottled water, internet access - wireless (complimentary), desk, coffee / tea maker, refrigerator are just some of the facilities at your disposal.

Fantastic location from airport bus stop and shopping within the area. Post office is a few hundred meters away if you need to deliver your shopping Trophies back home.

How to get to Shinchon Guesthouse From Exit 1

1.   Take subway to Ewha Women University Station and come out from Exit 1. Walk straight from the exit.


2.   Turn to your left when you find the first alley. 


3.   Walk straight and you will by pass the Ewha Shopping Streets.


4.   Walk straight again and make sure "Yes apm" will be on your right.


5.   When "yes apm" at your right, you will spotted "Hair Been" in front of you. Make sure you turn to your left after that.


6.   After a couple of walk, you will see Shinchon Guesthouse at your right.


How to get to Shinchon Guesthouse From Exit 2 and Exit 3



1.   When you come out from the Exit 2 or Exit 3, Walk toward your left.


2.   Turn to your left at the first alley where's "Pizza Hut" will on your left.


3.   Walk straight toward "yes apm"


4.   Turn to your right at the first alley.


5.   When "yes apm" at your right, you will spotted "Hair Been" in front of you. Make sure you turn to your left after that.


6.   After a couple of walk, you will see Shinchon Guesthouse at your right.

Saturday, 26 September 2015

How to get to Namdaemun Market from Myeongdong

How to get to Namdaemun Market from Myeongdong? Of course you can take a subway but why you need to waste your money to ride a subway rather than a walk for a few minute right? It help us to save money but also can help you to burn your fat too. haha


Why do we always go to Namdaemun Market? of course there's a traditional market sold various goods in store.

How to get to Namdaemun Market from Myeongdong 

1.   Take any alley from myeongdong area. I choose this alley and walk toward the main road. After that, turn to your right.


2.   Walk for about 5 minute towards the Shinsaegae Department Store building. Cross the busy traffic light. Don't worry because there's will be a lot of people which is have the same reason. I mean they also walk to namdaemun market. Just follow them.


3.   Walk straight again pass the Shinsaegae Department Store.


4.   Walk straight again and cross the traffic light and walk toward Hoehyeon Station, Exit 7.


5. Walk straight again pass the Exit 6 of hoehyeon station and try to find gate 4 of Namdaemun market.


6.   Here there main gate which is called Gate 4 of Namdaemun Market. Just walk and explore the market from here.


Picture : As tagged

How to got to Namdaemun Market

One of my favorite place to shopping is Namdaemun Market? Why? Because I can meet the 'Ahjumma' that I like the most and I also can negotiate to get the best price.. hehehe

This place also where you can buy the cheapest souvenir..

Namdaemun Market Operating Hours. 

The market closed every Sunday.
Open : 23.00 pm to 5.00 pm

How to got to Namdaemun Market 

1. Take Hoehyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4) and take Exit 6.


2. Walk straight all the way and turn to your left where the pharmacy are.  


Friday, 25 September 2015

How to go to Gwangjang Market from Jongno-5(o) ga station

One of my favorite market that I always go is Gwangjang Market. Love the food and the scenery there. There's a lot variety of food that I always want to try..

Gwangjang Market operating hours

General store : 8.30 am - 6.00 pm
Restaurants : 8.30 am - 11.00 pm
Some others stores are closed on Sunday


How to go to Gwangjang Market from Jongno-5(o) ga station

1. Take Jongno-5(o) ga station subway and take Exit 8. Walk straight all the way from the exit.


2. Walk straight again.


3. Straight again until you saw the Gwangjang Market entrance.