Apgujeong 압구정 - Cheongdam 청담 trip > Seoul ~ South Korea > Day 08 (1) - 2014 October 15 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)

Today, we visit Apgujeong and Cheongdam Street at Gangnam.

Before start our journey, I bought Banana Milk for my breakfast.

Apgujeong and Cheongdam are located right at the entry of Gangnam (literally meaning, “South of Hangang River”). Gangnam is known for advanced industries, venture capitals, global business centers, expensive apartment complexes, and high-end villas. If one lives in Gangnam, he or she is regarded as having “new money”. This is also area of K-Pop Entertainment. Many entertainment company, located in here like SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, Cube Entertainment and F&C Entertainment.

We decided to stop at Apgujeong Rodeo Street Station. At the station, we can found 2PM 2D stand-picture.

Apgujeong and Cheongdam-dong are the main shopping districts for the rich in Gangnam. Many young people interested in fashion and hair crowd the district. Considered to be ‘hot’ places, Apgujeong and Cheongdam-dong typically lead in new fashion styles and social trends in Korea.

Connecting Apgujeong and Cheongdam-dong, Apgujeong-ro (ro meaning ‘boulevard’) is the center of luxury fashion and is full of a chic department stores and luxury brands. Korean and international designer shops, galleries, and multi-shops (designer goods in smaller boutiques), and entertainment venues can easily overwhelm casual visitors. Designated as the ‘Special Fashion District’, Apgujeong-ro attracts leaders in the fashion industry and fashion enthusiasts and holds various fashion festivals and events every year.

Aside from fashion, Apgujeong and Cheongdam-dong are renowned for offering high-end total beauty care from nail art to hairdos, skin care, and plastic surgery. Top-notch beauty shops provide comprehensive luxurious services to international tourists.

Apgujeong and Cheongdam-dong embody the modern wealthy lifestyle in Korea, evidenced by the young professionals that flock to the area’s chic cafés, bars, and restaurants.

Credit: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SH/whereToShop/whereToShop.jsp?action=about&cid=995827

The street from the Cheongdam Station intersection to Galleria Department Store is lined with luxury brand stores and designated as the special fashion zone “Cheongdam-dong Fashion Geori (Street). Often frequented by celebrities, the area became a popular tourist destination for Hallyu fans.

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Ayutthaya Snack > Ayutthaya ~ Thailand < 2013 August 10 (6) > (Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Kuala Lumpur)

Don't forget to taste Thai Snack in Ayutthaya. You can find it at floating market, or food market right next to Wiharn Mongkol Bophit, or you can find some near attraction place. Many people sell it. But I don't know which one is famous. I just happened to buy it when I saw.

Here's some snack that I bought:

Found this snack near Bang Pa-In Royal palace. On the way from car parking to the main gate, there's some stall that sell Thai Snack, and this snack attract me a lot. There's 2 kind of it, I don't know what's inside, but the first has Yellow Colour, and the second has Orange Colour. It Delicious, and so sweet.

Coconut Ice Cream, I found this snack while browsing before go to Thailand. And saw k-pop boyband 2PM eat it when they visit Thailand. Then I'm curious, what is it? The seller seperate the meat and water. The coconut has a fresh water, so delicious and freshly. Then they add coconut ice cream inside the coconut, and ask me for topping and I choose nuts. So Delicious.. 

Roti Sai Mai or cotton candy, saw 2PM mention about it too. You took the pandan crepe (sweet roti), then put those candy floss to the crepe and roll it. Then eat it. It's not too sweet. The more candy floss, the better.

Source:
- http://theculinarychase.com/2007/09/cotton-candy-roti-saimai-thai-style/