부산국제영화제 Busan International Film Festival > Busan, South Korea > Day 03 (4) - 2014 October 10 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)

Arrived at Haeundae Station, we go through exit 5 to Haeundae Beach. It took 5-10 minutes to walk there.

When we arrived Haeundae Beach, there's 19th 부산국제영화제 Busan International Film Festival which held on 2-11 October 2014.

BIFF is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia. Beginning in 1996 as the first international film festival in Korea, it is now a major global event. Held in Haeundae and Nampo-dong, Busan, the festival presents over 300 films from 70 countries. The focus of the BIFF is introducing new films and first-time directors, especially those from Asian countries.

Programs For 2014's event:
- Total of 314 films from 79 countries
- 134 World & International Premieres
- 98 World Premieres (66 Feature Films, 32 Short Films)
- 36 International Premieres (33 Feature Films, 3 Short Films)
- All New Currents screenings are World or International Premieres

For more information, please visit the website.

엘리제모텔 Elysee Motel Busan > Busan, South Korea > Day 02 (2) - 2014 October 09 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)

Once we arrive at Busan, we directly go to the hotel for check-in because we bought a very heavy luggage. There's some way to go to the hotel, by using Airport Limousine Bus or Subway. I choose subway because it's cheaper (But I regret it later, because it's not convenient if you bring a heavy luggage. And I suggest you using airport limousine bus also known as express bus which a little more expensive but convenient).

From Gimhae International Airport, go outside to the metro station, Gimhae International Airport (line Gimhae Light Rail Transit/Purple), then buy ticket to Sasang Station (line 2/green). Because it's different line (airport line and metro line), so we have to stop at Sasang Station first. From Sasang Station, we go to Nampo Station (line 1/orange) by transit at Seomyeon Station (transfer station between line 1/orange & line2/green).

Don't forget to buy T-Money card at convenient store (7-11/c&u/GS25). It cost W2500 for the card, and just top up whatever you want (from W1000 to W100.000).

Elysee Motel Busan located near Exit 5 or 7 of Nampo Station. The owner give me email of map direction to the hotel from either exit. Altough it's only took 5-10 minutes by walk, but because it's hill-up, and we bring our heavy luggage, it tooks more time.

The map from Mr Son, owner of Elysee Motel Busan

the map from Mr Son, owner of Elysee Motel Busan

The owner is really nice and kind. Check-in proccess is fast. The room is big, didn't like motel at all. The bathroom also large. There's a hot water and bathub. They provide body wash, and shampoo. There's also steamer inside the bathroom if you want to sauna.

Besides the room, we also feel South Korea atmosphere, from the door key and shoes place. Before you enter the room, you have to take off your shoes in the special place between the door and room, then you can wear home sandals inside the room.

I satisfied with this hotel. It's clean and modern but with budget price. Also located in the centre of city, just right beside Yongdusan Park and Busan Tower. Also walking distance to nearest subway, shopping street, Jagalchi Market, and BIFF square. From KTX Busan Station, also take less than 5 minutes by taxi.

You can get self-service breakfast. They provide bread, egg, cereal, milk, coffee, and tea. You can cook by your own just remember to wash it after used.

Address: 46 DongKwang-dong 3 Ga Jung-gu, Busan, South Korea
Phone: +82 10-5264-8048

Agoda: Elysee Motel Busan
Booking.Com: Elysee Motel Busan

Kuala Lumpur - Busan > Busan, South Korea > Day 02 (1) - 2014 October 09 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)

We took airport shuttle to KLIA2 at 06:00. A lot of people go there too. The hotel provided 2 MVP car.

Once arrive at KLIA2, we drop our baggage at U-V Counter. Only one destination in this counter, Busan (South Korea), and because this is extra large plane, which there's 3-3-3 seat, so a lot of people queue to check-in/drop baggage.

After drop our baggage, we entering the imigration and have a chance to walk around boarding gate. Then we wait for boarding at waiting room.

At 08:00, we boarding and depart at 08:30.

We bought Airasia Meal because the long journey and it's lunch time. I bought Uncle Chin's Chicken Rice (Hainanese) and also hot milo.

The air conditionair inside the plane is really cold. But fortunately, I have prepared the thick jacket because it's autumn in South Korea, and it will a little bit chill.

The journey take approximately 6 hours 15 minutes and South Korea time is 1 hour later than Kuala Lumpur. So we arrive at Gimhae International Airport Busan at 15:45. The airport not too big.

Our friend pick us at Airport. Then we go to hotel by Subway. We stay at Elysee Motel Busan, just in the centre city of Busan.