Firstly. we planned to go Seoul-Busan-Jeju , but its seems a bit rushing for us. Therefore, we decided to go Seoul-Busan-Gyeongju.
Finally We have headed to South Korea! woohoo~~
Firstly. we planned to go Seoul-Busan-Jeju , but its seems a bit rushing for us. Therefore, we decided to go Seoul-Busan-Gyeongju.
Gyeongju was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla, which was ruled by 56 kings over 992 years, the longest period of any dynasty in the history of Korea. It known as the “Museum Without Walls” due to its incredible wealth of historic treasures.
Date: 20-29 September 2013
Plane: From KUL to PUS
Itinerary
(Planned)
Day 1 (Seoul -20/9/2013)
- KTX from Busan to Seoul
- Namsangol Hanok
- N Seoul Tower + Teddy bear Museum
- Myeondong
Day 2 (Seoul -21/9/2013)
- Changdeokgung Palace + Secret Garden
- Sinchon & Ehwa
- Hongik Area
- Namdaemum market
- Iteawon area
Day 3 (Seoul -22/9/2013)
- Folk Village
- Apgujeong rodeo Street
- Sinsa Dong
- Banpo Bridge
- Lotte Mart
Day 4 (Seoul -23/9/2013)
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Samcheong-dong
-Insadong
-Gwanghwamum
Day 5 (Seoul -24/9/2013)
- Namiseom
-Petite France
-Daehangno
-Dongdaemum Market
Day 6 (Busan-25/9/2013)
-KTX from Seoul to Busan
-Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
-Heundae Beach
-Dongbaekseom Island
- Busan Cinema Center
-Shinsegae (Spaland)
Day 7 (Busan-26/9/2013)
- Busan Santorini
- Beomeosa Temple
- Seomyeon
-Gwangali Beach
Day 8 (Gyeongju-27/9/2013)
- Gyeongju Day Trip
Day 9 (Busan-28/9/2013)
- Tejongdae Resort Park
- Shanghai Steet
- Yongdusan Park
- Jagalchi Fish market
- BIFF square
- Bosu-dong Book street
Itinerary
(Actual)
Day 1 (Seoul -20/9/2013)
- KTX from Busan to Seoul
- Iteawon area
- N Seoul Tower + Teddy bear Museum
Day 2 (Seoul -21/9/2013)
- Changdeokgung Palace + Secret Garden
- Hongik Area
- Myeongdong
Day 3 (Seoul -22/9/2013)
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Samcheong-dong
- Banpo Bridge
-Gwanghwamum
Day 4 (Seoul -23/9/2013)
- Korean Folk Village
- Dongdaemum Market
Day 5 (Raining Day) (Seoul -24/9/2013)
- Petite France
- Insadong
- Lotte Mart
Day 6 (Busan -25/9/2013)
-KTX from Seoul to Busan
-Heundae Beach
-Dongbaekseom Island
-Shinsegae (Spaland)
Day 7 (Busan-26/9/2013)
- Busan Santorini
- Jagalchi Fish market
- BIFF square
- Lotte Mart
Day 8 (Gyeongju -27/9/2013)
- Gyeongju Day Trip
Day 9 (Busan-28/9/2013)
- Beomeosa Temple
- Gwangali beach
Travel Expenses (2 person)
(RM)
Flight Ticket : RM 1206 (Plane ticket: RM906 + Seat selection: RM140 + Luggage: RM160 )
Hostel in Seoul : RM 734.09
KTX: Busan to Seoul = RM321.66
: Seoul to Busan = RM 319.135
Shopping: RM 333.94 (Skincare)
Total: RM 2914.825
(Won)
Hostel in Busan: 200000won
Transport: 131800won
Food: 296490won (Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast)
Shopping: 188220won (including shoping in CU mart, Lotte Mart, Clothes, Shoe, Bag, Skincare, Daiso, Souvenir)
Entrance Fees: 105000won
Etc: 11760won (including tips for street performing, Mask art)
Total: 933270won
Where are we stay ?
Seoul - Suncity Hostel - 245000won for 5 nite (book via Booking.com)
1) Staff/Owner Helpful
2) Room is clean and neat
3) Very close to subway station - Samgakji Station
4) Toilet is clean, Toiletries provided.
5) Breakfast with toast and jam, rice, egg, coffee and tea
6) Rooms small, but enough space to put luggage
7) Laundry machines and detergent available
Busan - Mr.Egg house - 200000 for 4 nite
1) Bad service, staff were most unwelcoming and spent most of their time watching TV.
2) Always no one in the reception room
3) Breakfast only jam and bread. Mr.Egg house have no EGG.
4) Room TV not working
5) washing machine on the 3rd floor but need to pay -3000 KRW.
6) Weird smell in the room and toilet
7) No Toiletries provided.
8) Found rubbish in the room when check in.
9) Very tricky to have a warm shower.
What i prepare / useful tools ?
(i) Reservation - Olleh Wifi Egg
- 8000won per day
http://roaming.kt.com/renewal/eng/reserve/reserve.asp
(ii) Reservation - Cheongdeokgung Secret Garden tour
http://eng.cdg.go.kr/reservation/reserv_01.htm
(iii) Reservation - KTX saver pass
- more than 2ppl can purchase saver pass
http://www.korail.com/en/
(iv) Print out - Discount Voucher
http://cn.konest.com/contents/coupon_list.html
http://english.visitkoreayear.com/english/benefit/benefit_06_01_01.asp
(v) Bring lock and Pen
- for N seoul Tower Roof Terrace
(vi) Ebook
http://www.visitseoul.net/en/guide/ebook.do?_method=list&m=0004011019003&p=04
(vii) Subway Fees and distance calculator
http://map.cn.konest.com/psubway?cx=310659&cy=551451&lv=10
(viii) Korean Travel Book
- can get from KTO in Menara Hap Seng, KL
http://www.visitkorea.com.my/
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