Hongdae 홍대 > Seoul ~ South Korea > Day 08 (6) - 2014 October 15 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)

After finish visiting Namsan Tower, we go to Hongdae 홍대. Hongdae is the area in front of Hongik University. Also a neighborhood known for its youthful and romantic ambience, underground cultures, and freedom of self-expression. Unique cafes, cozy galleries, accessory stores, fashion shops, live cafés and clubs, art markets, and gourmet eateries make this a popular hang-out for locals in their 20s and 30s and a fascinating place to walk around.

Also in this same area is the ‘A ballerina who loves b-boy’ theater and other theaters dedicated to the art of b-boy dance. Another big draw of Hongdae is the weekend ‘Free market,’ (1pm to 6m) where artists gather each week to display and sell their handmade crafts and accessories. During the market time there are usually a variety of open-air concerts and events as well.

These unique place plus the cultural events, street performances, and festivals held here make Hongdae-ap an area that is always packed with people and excitement. Special streets such as ateliers’ street (with full of private institutions for art students preparing for university entrance exams), Picasso’s Street, and Club Street are also must-go places if you’re hoping to fully experience the Hongdae area.

Address:
Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul-si
서울 마포구 서교동 일대

Credit: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1326972

Hongdae is a famous area for young. Because it's in front of university, and there's a lot of cafe and club in there. It is more lifely at night.

My friends wants to try Korean hairstyle, so she entering one of the haircut salon. It's located at 3rd floor of a cafe. They can't speak english, so my friends only choose the picture, and they do the job.

After finish, we walk around for a while then back to hotel. Next time, I came here, I will spend 1 day in here for culinary and walk around the university too.

The Mansion 7 > Bangkok ~ Thailand < 2013 August 12 (9) > (Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Kuala Lumpur)

Once arrive at MRT Huay Kwang, then we remember The Mansion 7 just nearby. So we drop by The Mansion 7 first to take some photos.

From the www.bangkok.com, I read that Mansion 7 is a Mall. See this information:

Mansion 7 is a theme mall with a bizarre twist. It’s dark, creepy, and ‘haunted’ by a legend about its late owner’s daughter – so the story goes. The ghost resides in the Dark Mansion, the mall’s main attraction, while the neglected garden awaits you with unique shops and restaurants. From the main entrance on Ratchadapisek Road, Mansion 7 stands like a giant nest with a claw waiting to gobble up passers-by. Upon entering, the Neglected Garden greets you with a fascinating range of shops and eateries. Beyond the garden is the playground zone, a large fairground space lit by a blood-red moon, surrounded by more theme restaurants and bars. The main highlight, the two-storey Dark Mansion or haunted house, awaits at the far end with its curiously creepy façade – and occasional shrieks and screams from those still ‘trapped’ inside.
(http://www.bangkok.com/shopping-mall/mansion7.htm)

But when I came there, our Thai friends said that Mansion 7 is a night club. And open from 18:00 to 02:00.
Address: Ratchadapisek Soi 14

Web: http://www.themansion7.com/

We can hear the loud music from the front side.

Actually, the guard didn't let us take picture at first. But because the language barrier, so he know that we are foreigner then let us to take picture.

We spend a little time in here then go back to hotel for rest. Good night..

Trip to Mu Tian Yu Greatwall with UIBE & Pepper Bars & Clubs # Beijing - China

Every end of the month, UIBE for Chinese Language Course, held a trip together. And this day, is the first trip. We go to Greatwall. There's so many part of Greatwall. In Beijing, there's 3 part: Badaling, Mutianyu, and Shimatai Greatwall. This time, we go to Mutianyu Greatwall.

Website: http://www.mutianyugreatwall.net/

There's 22 watchtower at Mutianyu Greatwall. Because I enjoy took photos much, we didn't have a chance to reach the top watchtower.

And for go downstair, we ride slide. It's fun, and less tired.

Path from Bus parking to Greatwall Entrance

View from Entrance

It's the end of winter and the start of spring

The Mutianyu Greatwall

View from Greatwall

Mutianyu Greatwall

Mutianyu Greatwall, still long path

Mutianyu Greatwall

The view from onf of Watchtower

If you can't walk to long, then there's cable car to go upstair, even not until the top.

We are going down, seems so high

The trip finished in the afternoon. Then my friends decided to go to the bars because today is Saturday. So I tag along. We went to Pepper Bars & Club. I never been at bar before, so this is my first time. Too bad, I didn't have the photos of the bar. We go there by Taxi.
See: http://www.timeoutbeijing.com/venue/Bars__Clubs-Bars__Clubs/10152/Pepper.html