Dun do thing that will make you regert

There are many times that I heard people's story about traveling, about living overseas, I always have the same expression, " Wow, so good. I also want." Everytime, people would talk about how fragile life is. People can be healthily talking to you today and left the next day. I don't want to be like that too. I still have many thing in life that I have not done yet. So, I'm not going to allow myself to feel regert anymore. I'm going to fight what I want and enjoy every single day. Do it first, decied later. If don't do that, I will not move ahead but keep walking on the spot.


Monday, October 21, 2013

2013 Sept Korea - 10 days South Korea Trip - Day 6 ( Seoul)

DAY  6 - 18 Sept 2013 

Seoul - Gyeongbokgung Palace / Samchengdong / Insadong / MyeongDong  

Didn't have bread to eat (for breakfast) because woke up later, left with cupnoodle only.
Headed out to Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Seoul - Gyeongbokgung Palace

It is one of the main and larget palace of the five Grand Palaces built in 1395. It is also commonly referred to as the "Northern Palace" because it is the furthest north when compared to the neighbouring palaces.

Add : 22, Sajik-ro 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
          서울특별시 종로구 사직로9길 22 (필운동

How to go : Gyeongbokgung Palace Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 5. OR, Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 2

Is only after after we paid for the entrance fee then we knew that if we came tomorrow, entrance fee won't be free! (is free entrance during public holiday)

Walked around, took picture took us about an hrs and a half before we leave for our next destination


Geunjeongjeon
Gyeonghoeru

Our next destination is Samcheongdong, which  is walking distance from Gyeongbokgung plance. Followed this path (picture on the left) to go to samcheongdong to look for some nice place for lunch.

Seoul - Samcheongdong 삼청동


It goes through the middle of the city, but is a peaceful, quaint area. The street is lined with cafes, museums, antique shops and a number if famous art galleries. 

Since each art gallery building along Samcheongdong-gil has its own unique architectural design, taking a walk and appreciating the buildings is a journey in itself. Many galleries have their own cafes, restaurants, or craft shops, allowing visitors to enjoy art, shopping, and lunch all under one roof 


Add: Seoul-si Jongno-gu Samcheong-dong,
Seongbuk-gu Seongbuk-dong
서울 종로구 삼청동 ~ 성북구 성북동

How to go :
*Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 1.
*Go straight 100m and turn right onto the alleyway next to Pungmun Girl's High School.
*Continue straight along the road.


Maybe because the next day was their big holiday (Chuseok holiday), many are close. So angry, walked for very long and we can't find a place to sit down and have a meal ! In the end, we gave up and have dessert first.  
chose this shop as it looked more unique 
Not cheap at all - this plate costed us KRW 13000
Lot of places are closed in Samcheongdong, so we decided to just head to our next destination, with is Insadong. Tried to walk over as is just a station away, but failed (walked Gwanghwanmun instead ! ) So we headed back and took the subway (don't waste time and the weather was so hot!) 

Seoul - Insadong 

It is an important place where old but precious and traditional goods are on displayed. Many people like to come here to buy Korean style souvenir back home [like traditional Korean craftwork, Korea's traditional costume, Lamps made from traditional paper]  

Add : 130-4, Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul-si
          서울 종로구 인사동 130-4일대

How to go : Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 6.
                    Go 100m straight, then turn left.

[read more here - http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264354]
[discount from the Korean tourism website (however I'm not how long will the offer last !) - http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SH/SH_EN_7_4.jsp?cid=708366]

Insadong

Despite it was a weekday, many people (local and tourists) were there shopping. So we joined in and did some shopping. It is a good thing that we compare the price of some of the shops before we buy as the thing selling here might be cheaper at other shops (So if you have the time, don't just start buying at the first shop. Do compare the price first, then decided which shop do you want to buy from)

As many tourists goes there to shop for souvenir, shop owner could speak English, some even hire Chinese speaking student to work here. Therefore no need to worry about language when you are here! 
   
We were still hungry so we went to have some food after the shopping. This was so much better than just now that dessert (below picture). Was so happy when I was eating this, like a small kid, smiling and eating 






cost just KRW 5,500

Seoul - Myeongdong 명동

This is one of the primary shopping districts in Seoul. Many brand name shops and department stores line the streets and alleys. Unlike Namdaemun or Dongdaemun, many designer brands are sold here (include of clothes, shoes, bags, cosmertic ). As is a MUST travel place for tourist, all shops have at least 1-2 sales assistance are able to speak another languang (either English, Chinese or Japanese) 
[http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264312 ]
Add : 30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul-si
          서울특별시 중구 을지로 30 (남대문로2가)
How to go : Myeong-dong Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), Exit 5, 6, 7, or 8


Myeongdong 
Maybe because tomorrow is a public holiday in Korea, there was why there was sure a crowd in Myeongdong during evening time. We just walked for a while and head back (see so many people, I headache *_*)
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