Seoul - Day 1
by
Witha
- 11:34 AM
I still remember I had a super duper busy day in the office on that Wednesday because I need to settle all the important task before I go for 8 days leave. When I reached home at 5.45 pm sharp that evening, I went through my luggage one more time, re-arranged my stuff and clothes, checked if I left anything behind. I'm sure I put in all the necessaries and with a smile on tired my face, I turned to Ina and said "Ok, you can lock this bag!"
Everything went on smoothly, Azmi helped to sent us to LCCT, we had our quick dinner there, our flight took off as scheduled and I dozed off the moment we took off. If it was not because of the turbulence, I might had slept through the 8 hours journey.
It was 1 hour before we landed in Incheon when I remembered something. "OMG, I think we left our toothbrushes at home!!" Of all stuff, I didn't bring our toothbrushes!! Ok that was not cool at all. But it's ok, we can always buy when we reach Seoul. *sigh*
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| My tired but happy face. We landed safely at Incheon International Airport and this was at 6.19 am |
Incheon is one of the largest airport in the world. With the modern facilities and cleanliness, no doubt it was rated as the best airport worldwide by Airports Council International (ACI) for seven years in a row (2005 -2012) Congratulations!
How to get to Seoul City from Incheon International Airport?
By Arex
I planned to get to Myeongdong city by Korail Airport Railroad (Arex) which will take around 43 minutes to Seoul Station and the cost will be 13,300 per person. From Seoul Station, there will be a free shuttle bus services to Myeongdong, Dongdaemun & other major hotels in Seoul. I just need to present my Arex Express Train ticket receipt when boarding the bus. The bus will stop at Sejong hotel in Myeondong.
By Airport Shuttle Coach
Looking at our luggage that morning, I don't think we want to take the hustle to go in and out the metro station and take the shuttle bus to Myeongdong. So I decided to take the Airport Shuttle Coach to Myeongdong. At least I don't need to hop in and off the bus. The ticket counter is just outside the arrival hall. Just inform where you want to go. The platform number and coach registration number will be stated on the ticket. The ticket price is around 7,000 per person and the journey to Sejong Hotel will take around 90 minutes.
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| Airport Shuttle Coach |
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| Finally, after a few wrong turns I'm here at Namsan Guest House |
Too bad our room was still not ready by the time we arrived so I decided to take a shower at the guest house's office. After a light breakfast we headed out to Gyeongbokgung Palace.
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| We were lucky to get to experienced the Guard Changing Ceremony |
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| Gyeongbokgung Palace |
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Take metro Line 5 to Gwanghwamun Station. Exit #2
Admission Fees : Adult 3,000, Children 1,500
Operation Hours : March - October 9.00 - 18.00
After the visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace, I tried to locate Samcheongdong for their famous shaved ice but we ended up at Insadong instead! Hahahahahahaha.. I'm still wondering how did we missed the junction? Too exhausted to turn back, we stopped at a bakery to have our lunch.
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| Can you see the cafe on the upper right? It's called Miss Lee Cafe |
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| Ice shaved topped with red bean and almond for 7,000 won |
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| Insadong Street. I managed to get few cheap souvenirs here |
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| Very cute miniatures sold here. Got scolded for snapping this photo! Hahahahha |
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| Always love the traditional design cafe here |
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| Ssamziegil. One of the must visit in Insadong |
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| The open concept of the Ssamziegil building |
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| We are allowed to write a note on the wall so I left mine |
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| Changdeokgung Palace |
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| The interior |
How to go to Changdeokgung Palace?
Take metro Line 3 to Anguk Station Exit #4, walk towards Biwon for 5 minutes. You will see the palace on your left.
Take metro Line 3 to Anguk Station Exit #4, walk towards Biwon for 5 minutes. You will see the palace on your left.
Admission fees : Adult 8,000, Children 2,500
English tour into Secret Garden : 11.30, 14.30
