Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Places of interest..

We visited quite a number of interesting places in Seoul..

But first of all, to get around places in Seoul, you got to get this 'T-Money card' (Prepaid Transit card) from any subway stations or convenience stores..
The card sells at 3,000 won each and you can recharged it when the amounts is low.. It will be more easier to move around taking the subways, public buses and taxi too.. You will also receive a discount on bus and subway when doing transfer..

The 'KBS visiting hall'.. This place is open to free to public..
It begins with the main hall on level 1 to level 5.. The tour consists of Live radio stations, Live television variety show stage, news anchor department, weather forecast section, and 3D theater experience..

To get to KBS, get off at 'National Assembly Station' (Line 9) Exit 4..

SM Town.. The SM Entertainment groups company of SNSD, Super Junior, SHINee and f(x)..

To get to SM Town, get off at 'Apgujeong Station 336' (Line 3) Exit 2 (Gangnam Station)..

Dongdaemun..
'Cheonggyecheon Stream'..

Get off at 'Dongdaemun Station' and you can go shop at the flea market mall and have a walk at the Cheonggyecheon stream..

'Gyeonggi English Village'.. 3,000 won each for the Admission tickets..
This place was in the spotlight through the Korean Drama, 'Secret Garden' , 'Flower over Boys' and Variety show 'Running Man'..

'Heyri Valley'.. The entire town is a place where nature, man and art exist in harmony..

'Lotte Premium Outlet - Paju'.. Shopping Spree in this largest premium outlet mall in Korea with 32 international brands..

To travel to these 3 places, get off at 'Hapjeong Station' (Line 2,6) Exit 2 and take Bus number 2200.. 8th stop = Lotte Premium Outlet, 12th stop = Heyri Art Valley and 15th stop = Gyeonggi English Village..

'Seoul Station'..
This is the Seoul station that we had been walking in and out everyday to take subway, to hotel and to shop for groceries..

'Myeongdong'.. It's got a lot of the Skin care and Cosmetic Brands with many nice Fashion stores.. This is the Best place to spend, spend and spend..

Get off at 'Myeongdong Station' (Line 4) Exit 6..

'Namdaemun Market'.. It's a great place to get very cheap nice fashion, cheap branded stuffs and, Hallyu & K-pop stuffs..

It's a 24 Hours shopping street.. Get off at 'Hoehyeon Station' (Line 4) Exit 5..

SPA Itaewonland.. Get off at 'Itaewon Station' (Line 6) Exit 3..
After come out from the Exit 3, walk pass a GS petrol station and a bus stop, make a right turn and climb up the long steep stair right up to the Spa Center..
It's another spotlight from K drama: 'Secret Garden' and 'Bachelor's Vegetable Store'..
Enjoying ourselves to a relaxing Hot Spa Bath in the Korean style.. 6,000 won each for the admission tickets..
LoL..

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