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Friday, January 13, 2017

E-Mart Wangsimni :: Day 08 :: South Korea Winter Escape Trip 6-15 January 2017

From Mabongnim Halmeoni Tteokbokki, we go to Wangsimni Station to shopping in E-Mart. In 2007, we like to shopping for snack in E-Mart because it's cheaper. But the place is too far away from our hotel, so we have to go back bring this big box LOL~~

From Mabongnim Halmeoni Tteokbokki, this time we are using Sindang Station (from the restaurant, go out to the main road, and turn left. The station is right in front of you.

Sindang Station is green line, so you only need 2 stop to Wangsimni Station. (direction to Seongsu Line)

There's so many promotion in E-Mart, and we can try some product for free.

Part 1: Mabongnim Halmeoni Tteokbokki
Part 3: Myeongdong Shopping Street and Street Food

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Expense for 13th January 2017

- Tteokbokki: KRW 5.500

Sub Total: KRW 5.500 (= IDR 68.750)

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Flight Ticketing+Accomodation+Visa: IDR 5.390.349,5

6th January 2017: IDR 8.329,5

7th January 2017: IDR 544.633
8th January 2017: IDR 356.250
9th January 2017: IDR 505.625
10th January 2017: IDR 701.875
11th January 2017: IDR 706.750
12th January 2017: IDR 319.375
13th January 2017: IDR 68,750

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Total: IDR 8.601.437 (include transport + eat #food, snack, drink# no shopping)

Monday, January 9, 2017

Lighting Festival at Garden of Morning Calm :: Day 04 :: South Korea Winter Escape Trip 6-15 January 2017

Our next destination is Garden of Morning Calm. From Gulbongsan Station, we ride subway to Cheongpyeong Station.

From Cheongpyeong Station, we ride Gapyeong Tour bus, with pay for KRW 6.000/pax (you can ride for whole day, just show the ticket to the driver). Out from Subway, just cross the road. And wait for the bus in the bus stop.

Garden of Morning Calm only 1 stop from Cheongpyeong Station. The bus is so crowded. You might need to stand. Becareful, the road to go there full of turn, you have to hold thight. It's better you let the elders or children to sit.

This time table is available at information center in subway. Ask for the brochure for Gapyeong Tour Bus.

Remember the time, because you need to go back before last bus time.

*You can go here after go to Nami Island and Petite France too. I have been there before, so I don't have plan to go there this time.

The bus stop right in front of Garden of Morning Calm. It's not night yet, so we still can see the whole garden before the light up.

The entrance fee is KRW 9.000. But we have discount coupon from Gapyeong Guide Book, so we only pay KRW 7.000.

The night is falling. The sky is dark already, so the lighting is more beautiful. Don't forget to wear enough clothes to keep you warm. It's getting cold at night. Don't forget to bring earmuff, gloves, and scarfs.

After walk around, we decided to go back at 19:00 because afraid to skip the bus. Gapyeong Tour Bus back from the garden 1 hour late, special in winter.

Near the entrance, there's a small shop, they sell heoddeok, eodeng, and some other street food. It's enough to keep your body warm from inside. (eodeng & heoddok: KRW 4.000). They also sell hot packs. I try to buy 1, but it kind of not stick in your body, you can hold it and your hand will be warm. (Hot Packs: KRW 1.500)

Then, we go to bus stop. Luckyly, there's a bus will depart soon, but it's full of people. We stand near the door haha... Besides the driver. Really full of people, you have to be carefull and hold well.

Back to Seoul, we decided to rest early.

Part 1: Suwon to Seoul
Part 2: 10 Guesthouse
Part 3: Lotteria Sangbong Station
Part 4: Jade Garden

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Expense for 9th January 2017
- T-Money: KRW 10.000

- Lunch at Lotteria: KRW 4.950
- Jade Garden: KRW 8.500
- Hot Chocolate: KRW 4.500
- Garden of Morning Calm: KRW 7.000
- Heoddok & Eodeng: KRW 4.000
- Hot Packs: KRW 1.500

Sub Total: KRW 40.450 (= IDR 505.625)

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Flight Ticketing+Accomodation+Visa: IDR 5.390.349,5

6th January 2017: IDR 8.329,5

7th January 2017: IDR 544.633
8th January 2017: IDR 356.250
9th January 2017: IDR 505.625

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Total: IDR 6.805.187 (include transport + eat #food, snack, drink#)

Jade Garden :: Day 04 :: South Korea Winter Escape Trip 6-15 January 2017

After eating lunch at Lotteria near Sangbong Station, then we continue to Jade Garden.

To go to Jade Garden, you have to ride subway and stop at Gulbongsan Station.

Arrive at Gulbongsan Station, there's a shuttle bus to go to Jade Garden.

Free shuttle bus time from Gulbongsan Station to Jade Garden:
- 10:45
- 11:45
- 12:45
- 13:45
- 14:45
- 15:45
- 16:20

The shuttle bus is free. It took about 30 minutes to go to Jade Garden Entrance. The ticket entrance fee is KRW 8.500/pax.

Don't forget to remember the time to go back, never missed the shuttle bus or you have to ride taxi. And I think you need to wait for a while.

Jade Garden Natural Aburetum 제이드가든 수목원 created under the theme of "Small Europe in the Forest," is located near Jade Palace Golf Club on a plot of land measuring 160,000 square meters. The 24 distinctively-themed areas in the garden boast a total of 3,000 plant species including rhododendrons, maple trees, irises, and blueberry bushes as well as patches of thick, natural forests. The arboretum makes the most out of its natural valley topography and presents visitors with a mix of tidy gardens, graceful flowers, and an array of European-style architecture.

For the convenience of guests, Jade Garden operates a Tuscan-style visitor’s center where patrons can enjoy a simple snack or beverage and purchase souvenirs. Visitors may choose from three different walking courses (each 2 hours in length) around the arboretum and a gardening program is also available for aspiring gardeners.

Credit: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1634478

Famous of film locations from:
- Movie "You Are My Pet (2011)"
- Drama "Love Rain (2012)"
- Drama "Full House 2 (2012)"
- Drama "That Winter, the Wind Blows (2013)"

Open Time: 09:00-Sunset (18:00~19:30) (* Last admission is 1 hour before closing)

On Winter, the weather is really cold eventough there's no snow. Maybe because it's located near the north.

So you need to wear extra clothes if you want to go on winter. Even there's nothing we can see in here.

We meet some Indonesian Tourists in there.

There's a small cafe in the middle of the garden. We buy hot chocolate (KRW 4.500) because it's too cold. It's a pity, the staff is so rude. Maybe because it's too cold :D