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Monday, June 8, 2020

Airasia: Indonesia Domestic and International Travel Requirements during Covid-19 Period

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Credit: Airasia Official Website

INDONESIA DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
AirAsia is working closely with regulators, local governments, civil aviation and health authorities to step up all precautionary measures in the time of COVID-19 global outbreak. All guests are required to present the following documents:

DOMESTIC TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

All domestic guests are required to present the following documents before departure:
  1. Personal identification (KTP/ Passport).
    1. Health certificate in English that proves a Covid-19 negative RT-PCR result and is valid for a maximum of 7 days after its issuance by the health facility in the country of origin or non reactive Rapid Test results that is valid for 3 days or Health certificate showing no flu-like symptoms issued by a medical doctor from a hospital or public health facility for areas without PCR test/ rapid test facilities.
    2. Fill out an electronic health awareness card (e-HAC) before boarding. Please access via the e-HAC Indonesia application (Android) or http://sinkarkes.kemkes.go.id/ehac.
    3. Fill out AirAsia’s travel declaration form, please download here.
    4. Guests with flights to or from Jakarta must obtain entry permit or Surat Izin Keluar Masuk (SIKM) via https://corona.jakarta.go.id/id/izin-keluar-masuk-jakarta#11sektor
    5. Guests with Bali as end destination are required to present COVID-19 PCR results (not Rapid Test) with negative/ non reactive results to enter Bali, and complete this form https://cekdiri.baliprov.go.id/ 
    6. Required additional documents for guests who are eligible to travel (in accordance with COVID-19 Task Force Circular Letter Number 5 Year 2020):
  • Person working for the government or private institutions providing services related to COVID-19 mitigation, defense, security, social order, health, basic necessities, basic service support, or essential economic function
  1. A letter of assignment for civil servants, Indonesian National Armed Forces,  Indonesian National Police Corps signed by at least echelon 2 level officials.
  2. A Letter of assignment for employees of State/Regional-Owned Enterprises, Non-government institutions, and Business Institutions signed by the Directors/ Heads of Offices.
  3. Health certificate of either Reverse Transcription - Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) showing negative result valid for 7 days or Rapid Test showing non-reactive result valid for 3 days on departure.
  4. Health certificate showing no flu-like symptoms issued by a medical doctor from a hospital or public health facility for areas without PCR test/ rapid test facilities.
  5. A letter of statement affixed with a stamp duty signed by local headman for those who do not represent government or private institutions.
  6. Self identification card (National ID Card, or other valid official IDs)
  7. Present itinerary (departure date, schedules while in the assignment area, and return date).
  • Patients who need emergency health services or people whose immediate family member (parents, husband/wife, child, sibling) is seriously ill or died
  1. Self identification card (National ID Card, or other valid official IDs);
  2. An official death certificate;
  3. Referral letter from the hospital for a patient or person with serious illness;
  4. Health certificate of either Reverse Transcription - Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test showing negative result valid for 7 days or Rapid Test showing non-reactive result valid for 3 days on departure for family accompanying patient, person with serious illness, or the deceased; or
  5. Health certificate showing no flu-like symptoms issued by a medical doctor from a hospital or public health facility for areas without PCR test/ rapid test facilities.
  • Repatriation of Indonesian migrant workers, Indonesian citizens and students abroad, as well as the repatriation of people for special reasons by the government to their area of origin
  1. Self identification card (National ID Card, or other valid official IDs);
  2. Statement letter from the Indonesian Migrant Workers Protection Agency (BPPMI) or statement letter from Indonesian representative offices abroad for Indonesian migrant workers;
  3. Statement letter issued by University or School for students abroad;
  4. Health certificate of either Reverse Transcription - Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test showing negative result valid for 7 days or Rapid Test showing non-reactive result valid for 3 days on departure;
  5. Abiding all regulations on repatriation procedure of Indonesian Migrant Workers, Indonesian citizens, and Indonesian students abroad, and repatriation of people for special reasons by the government to their area of origin.

FLIGHT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Your health and safety is always our top priority. To ensure that the highest standards of safety and hygiene are maintained at all times, here are some of the safety measures AirAsia is taking on the ground and in the air:
  • Wear a face mask at all times
All guests are required to bring and wear their own masks before, during and after the flight, including during check in and bag collection. Guests without a mask will be denied boarding.
  • Temperature screening
Temperature screening will take place at different checkpoints, including boarding gates. Cabin crew will also go through temperature checks after every shift.
  • Social distancing
Social distancing will be observed with floor markers at queuing areas, including check-in counters & kiosks. And another safety precaution will be alternate check-in counters to ensure sufficient distance, and we are also working to have contactless check-in processes as well.
  • Web or mobile check-in and early arrival at the airport
Web or mobile check-in to reduce surface and physical contact in check-in and boarding processes. In addition, please arrive early at the airport - preferably 5 hours before departure - to allow for enough time for all the necessary processes to take place. Check-in kiosks and manual check in counters are still available.
  • Cabin baggage policy
We also have a new cabin baggage policy to facilitate social distancing especially during embarkation and disembarkation. You are allowed to bring onboard only one piece of carry-on bag that does not exceed 40cm (Height) x 30cm (Width) x 10cm (Length), such as laptop bag and hand bag, not exceeding 7 kg for each guest. More details are available here.
Luggage with more than the permitted cabin baggage limits must be checked in. This will help minimise unwanted contact between you and another guest’s baggage and vice versa. AirAsia provides free baggage allowance for domestic flights up to 15kg per passenger.
  • Pre-book your hot meals online
Inflight hot meals are not available for purchase onboard. You can pre-book your meals by logging into My Bookings at least 24 hours before your flight departure time. Only limited items such as chips, nuts, chocolate, and canned or bottled water will be available for sale onboard.
  • Aircraft cleaning
All of our aircraft go through regular disinfection procedures, which have been ramped up and enhanced in light of what we’re facing right now.

The cleaning, sanitising and disinfecting products that we use to clean our aircraft are all approved by the Public Health Authority as well as the aircraft manufacturer, which is Airbus in our case. All of our aircraft use HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Arresters) aircraft filtration system which filters 99.999% of dust particles and airborne contaminants such as viruses and bacteria.


See: Flying save with Airasia too in their website


Garuda Indonesia: Operational Policy due to the impact Covid-19 Outbreak



Website: Garuda Indonesia (credit)

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Passenger & Document Requirements  

Garuda Indonesia ensures that it fully supports the Indonesian Government policy as well as local governments in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Indonesia which stated in:
  • Ministry of Transportation Regulation No. 25 of 2020 concerning Transportation Control during the Eid Al-Fitr Season in the framework of prevention the spread of COVID-19
  • Gugus Tugas Percepatan Penanganan COVID-19 (COVID-19 Handling Acceleration Force) letter SE No. 5 of 2020 concerning People Movement Restrictions
  • Ministry of Health letter SE No. HK.02.01/MENKES/313/2020 concerning Health Protocol for Handling the Return of Indonesian Citizens & Arrival of Foreigners in the State Entrance and PSBB Regions
  • Bali Governor Letter No. 550/3563/Dishub concerning Passengers Control in Bali Entrance
  • DKI Jakarta Governor Regulation No. 47 of 2020 concerning Restrictions of Entering/Exiting DKI Jakarta Province in the framework of prevention the spread of COVID-19
Categories of people that are allowed to travel are as follows:

  1. International Flight
    • Outbound Indonesia: requirements should refer to the state destination provision of the authorities which are provided on the IATA Travel Center here.
    • Inbound Indonesia: Exemption policy of foreigners that are allowed to enter Indonesian territory refers to the Regulation of Minister of Law and Human Rights No.11 of 2020, click the button  Travel Restrictions to Indonesia below for detailed information.
      While there are no restrictions for Indonesian Citizens if it follows the document requirements. 
  2. Domestic Flight
    • A person who works for Government Organization or Private Sectors who perform these services:
        -  COVID-19 Handling Acceleration Services
        -  National Defense, Security & Public Order Services
        -  Health Care Services
        -  Basic Needs Services & Support
        -  Key Economic Function Services
    • Patients who need urgent health care/a person whose imminent family member is seriously ill
    • Condolences visit to an imminent family member
    • Special repatriation flight operations for the repatriation of Foreign Citizens, Indonesian Migrant Workers, Indonesian Citizens, Indonesian Students or special repatriation with government permits to a domestic destination 

People who are eligible to travel as above are required to provide the documents as follows based on their category and destination upon traveling.

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Detail of each document is as follows:
  1. Travel Endorsement from a Company/Institution
    • Public Civil Servants, Indonesian Army, Indonesian Police Force
      > Statement Letter to fulfill official duties/business trip that is authorized by the Official (min. Echelon 2)
      > Report of travel itinerary (departure schedule, activity rundown on the destination, return schedule
    • Employees of: State-Owned Enterprises, Regional Owned Enterprises, Task Forces, Non-Government Organization/Enterprises
      > Statement Letter to fulfill official duties/business trip that is authorized by the Director or Chief of the office
      > Report of travel itinerary (departure schedule, activity rundown on the destination, return schedule)
      > For passengers who don’t represent Government Organization or Private Sectors must include Statement Letter with a duty stamp authorized by the local Headman/Head of Village (Lurah/Kepala Desa)
    • Patients who need urgent health care/a person whose imminent family member is seriously ill
      > Reference letter from a hospital for the patient who needs urgent health care on the destination
    • Condolences visit an imminent family member
      > Family’s member death certificate
    • Repatriation of Indonesian Migrant Workers, special repatriation with government permits to a domestic destination
      > Reference Letter from Badan Perlindungan Pekerja Migran Indonesia (BPPMI)or Indonesian Government Representatives.
    • Repatriation of Indonesian citizens, special repatriation with government permits to a domestic destination
      > Reference Letter from Indonesian Government Representatives
    • Repatriation of Indonesian Students abroad, special repatriation with government permits to a domestic destination
      > Reference Letter from University or School
    • Repatriation of Foreign Citizens from domestic destination with the country of origin as the end destination
      > The end destination is required to be the same as passport domicile
  2. Travel Statement Letter in Accordance with COVID-19 Control in Indonesia Can be downloaded and filled out here
  3. Health Certificate with a non-reactive Rapid Test result
    in Bahasa Indonesia or English with maximum 3 days validity from the health facility issuance. If the Health Certificate as required on the above table cannot be provided by the passenger, there will be consequences and actions taken based on the airport authority measures.
  4. Health Certificate with a negative PCR/Swab Test result
    With a maximum 7 days validity from the health facility issuance.
    - Domestic Flight: in Bahasa Indonesia or English
    - International flight: in English
    If the Health Certificate as required on the above table cannot be provided by the passenger, there will be consequences and actions taken based on the airport authority measures.
  5. Bali Health Alert Form This form is required for all passengers with I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) as the end destination, it can be accessed on Bali local government page here.
  6. DKI Jakarta Entry/Exit Permit (SIKM) This letter is required for all passengers with Soekarno Hatta International Airport (CGK) as the end destination. More information regarding this permit can be accessed on DKI Jakarta local government page here.
Passengers are expected to prepare a copy and original copy of the documents prior to arrival at the departure airport and present it upon check-in. Garuda Indonesia is not responsible for any lack or mistake on any of the required documents and has the right to cancel the flight of any passenger that does not meet the requirement.

Policy for Passengers to Wear Masks Onboard & in Airport Area

Garuda Indonesia requires passengers to put on a reusable non-medical mask at the airport and during flight.

Garuda Indonesia also urges passengers to prepare their own masks as well as own personal hygiene kits according to their individual needs before the flight.

Electronic Health Alert Card
Passengers with a flight destined to Indonesia and domestic flights within Indonesia are required to fill a Health Alert Card. For more convenience, now it is also available E-HAC (Electronic Health Alert Card) app for Android (see Playstore for download / link in Garuda Website). For those who don’t have the E-HAC app, Health Alert Card will be given on-board before landing.


For further information, you can open Garuda Website and contact the customer service via phone / chat / email.

What requirements needed for travelling on / after this Pandemic Corona Virus?

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It's already May 2020, and almost June 2020 and the corona virus still didn't show any reduction. I won't talk about this corona virus, because I'm not a doctor, and I'm not a scientist so I don't want to talk about false news.


Here, I want to talk about travelling on / after Pandemic Corona Virus.

As far as I knows, some country will open their domestic route soon. The economic situation is on the line in this situation and seems like Corona Virus still didn't show any reduction. So some country decided to go with the flow while protecting people from Corona Virus. A lot of health measuring is a requirements to do all basic life.

From what I see, nowadays if you wants to travel on domestic route in Indonesia especially, you have to provide some documents and doing some screening test in the airport. Especially, when we will celebrate Eid-Al Fitr Season in 24th-25th May 2020.

Still no one allowed to go back home to celebrate, but the flight route is open for those who needed to do some business or for health care.

You have to show the statement why you want to travel, and health certificate, then arrive at Airport at least 4 hours before departure to passed the screening test by doctor.

Different airline has different requirements, but at the airport it's all the same. You have to wear mask, bring your own hand sanitizer and wet tissue, and take care your ownself.

Here's I want to try to inform some Indonesian Airlines requirements for travelling in Pandemic Corona Virus 2019.

Stay tuned for updates...

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Mirror Stone Cave and back home > Day 05 > Labuan Bajo 22 April - 26 April 2018

Wake up in the morning, We go swimming while enjoy the morning. 


Then eat breakfast and prepare to Check-Out.

my favourite breakfast, sunny egg side
Before go to Airport, we go to Mirror Stone Cave. Located only 4km from the city. From the car parking, we have to walk around 300 meters. 

Traditional Hut for Manggarai People, here's broken already

Batu Cermin Cave discovered in 1951 by the archaeologists as well as the Dutch pastor, Theodore Verhoven. Cave has an area over 19 hectares and 75 meters high. From research conducted Theodore Verhoven, Batu Cermin Cave is one of the cave under the sea which is then lifted to the surface. The sunlight that broke on the sidelines of the stone then reflected so give the impression of gloss on the stone (Mirror Cave). The reflection stone that later became the origin name of Batu Cermin Cave.






The stone in Batu Cermin Cave contains salt particles causing the stone sparkled when exposed to light. To watch the gleaming stone tourists need to go to a depth of 20 meters in a narrow area of the cave is 200 meters long.

Batu Cermin Cave also has stalactites and stalagmites, which even takes the entrance of the cave. Therefore, in a tour is limited only 10 participants with the tour time of 30 minutes. Then alternate with other visitors. At least the incoming sunlight made the air in the cave is quite humid. Besides the sparkling stalactites and stalagmites, Batu Cermin Cave also offers views of fossil corals, turtles, and tortoises that were in the cave wall. The fossil scenery looks very clearly. The fossil also contain salt particles which reinforce the opinion of Theodore Verhoven. Explore the fossil landscape gives visitors to learn the life in ancient times. Beside there are the other sightings of a white rock formations long and close to incoming sunlight. This is similar to the stone of Maria statue so that by Christians called Maria statue. Especially with the garnish sunlight coming around. Batu Cermin Cave is also enlivened by the presence of animals such as bats, spiders, and crickets.





Visit Batu Cermin Cave, the visitors must be consider not to touch the stones in the cave because they are still alive and able to continue to grow. If exposed to human hands, not only the growth stops, but also lose salt particles so it does not appear to sparkle again.

After explore the cave, we go back to parking lot and eat some coconut and coffee.


Then we go to restaurant near Airport, but unfortunately, the restaurant is overbook already. So we go to another place to eat.


Then we go to souvenir shop near airport to buy some souvenir. And go to airport to back to Magelang.

Good bye Labuan Bajo, maybe I will go there again with another group.
Thank you for Mr Akbar, Mr Robert, and Mr Untung who help me and my friends arrange our trip.
Nice to meet you all.

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Round Trip Ticket JOG-LBJ-JOG + 1 night at Labuan Bajo hotel: IDR 3.600.000/pax
(depart with LION, back with GARUDA)
Tour Package 8 Rooms Phinisi Boat by ITravelling.XYZ Mr Untung Sihombing: IDR 5.250.000/pax


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Total: IDR 8.850.000/pax



Thursday, January 12, 2017

Hongdae :: Day 07 :: South Korea Winter Escape Trip 6-15 January 2017

After shopping, we go to Hongdae / Hongik University to looking for dinner. Go to Hongik University Station exit 8 / 9. We found this cute cafe, Thanks Nature Cafe. They have small sheep farm in there.



We also buy some Bboki, Korean Candy.


Then we go back to hotel.

Part 1: Gwanjang Market
Part 2: Namdaemun Market
Part 3: Korean Egg Bread Ewha Women's University
Part 4: Lotteria Gangnam
Part 5: Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Part 6: Dongdaemun
Part 7: Hongdae

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Expense for 12th January 2017
- isi T-Money: KRW 10.000
- Jelly Yoghurt: KRW 2.400
- Bindaetteok: KRW 2.000
- Korean Egg bread: KRW 1.000
- Lotteria Gangnam: KRW 5.150
- Waffle: KRW 3.500
- Bboki: KRW 1.500

Sub Total: KRW 25.550 (= IDR 319.375)

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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

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Total: IDR 8.532.687 (include transport + eat #food, snack, drink# no shopping)

Dongdaemun :: Day 07 :: South Korea Winter Escape Trip 6-15 January 2017

Then we go to Dongdaemun Shopping AreaThe shopping area just right when you come out from Dongdaemun Design Plaza. But if you from the subway, you can go to Dongdaemun Station exit 8 & 9.
the famous mall in Dongdaemun, Doota



I'm going to Doota, and in the up-floor there's souvenir shop called Arirang. If you don't have time to Namdaemun / Insadong, you can look for souvenir in here. The price is the same.


Part 1: Gwanjang Market
Part 2: Namdaemun Market
Part 3: Korean Egg Bread Ewha Women's University
Part 4: Lotteria Gangnam
Part 6: Dongdaemun
Part 7: Hongdae

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Expense for 12th January 2017
- isi T-Money: KRW 10.000
- Jelly Yoghurt: KRW 2.400
- Bindaetteok: KRW 2.000
- Ggyeran Bbang: KRW 1.000
- Lotteria Gangnam: KRW 5.150

Sub Total: KRW 20.550 (= IDR 256.875)

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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 256.875

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Total: IDR 8.470.187 (include transport + eat #food, snack, drink# no shopping)

Dongdaemun Design Plaza :: Day 07 :: South Korea Winter Escape Trip 6-15 January 2017

After eating lunch, we go to Dongdaemun Design Plaza. I'm curious of what it's like.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) has a meaning of Dream, Design, and Play. It holds various exhibitions, fashion shows, forums, conferences, and other domestic and international events. Registration for touring the architecture is available on-site and other event schedules and kid program information are available on the website.

Go to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park exit 1.







The place is huge, and if you like building art, you will like it here.


Part 1: Gwanjang Market
Part 2: Namdaemun Market
Part 3: Korean Egg Bread Ewha Women's University
Part 4: Lotteria Gangnam
Part 5: Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Part 6: Dongdaemun
Part 7: Hongdae

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Expense for 12th January 2017
- isi T-Money: KRW 10.000
- Jelly Yoghurt: KRW 2.400
- Bindaetteok: KRW 2.000
- Ggyeran Bbang: KRW 1.000
- Lotteria Gangnam: KRW 5.150

Sub Total: KRW 20.550 (= IDR 256.875)

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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 256.875

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Total: IDR 8.470.187 (include transport + eat #food, snack, drink# no shopping)

Lotteria Gangnam :: Day 07 :: South Korea Winter Escape Trip 6-15 January 2017

Then we go to Gangnam. Go to Gangnam Station exit 9. Then make a u-turn, and turn left. There's a lot of restaurant in there.

We plan to eat Gary's BBQ, but we can't find it, and it turns out that opening hours is 17:00.
So, we decided to eat Lotteria again.




Part 1: Gwanjang Market
Part 2: Namdaemun Market
Part 3: Korean Egg Bread Ewha Women's University
Part 4: Lotteria Gangnam
Part 5: Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Part 6: Dongdaemun
Part 7: Hongdae

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Expense for 12th January 2017
- isi T-Money: KRW 10.000
- Jelly Yoghurt: KRW 2.400
- Bindaetteok: KRW 2.000
- Ggyeran Bbang: KRW 1.000
- Lotteria Gangnam: KRW 5.150

Sub Total: KRW 20.550 (= IDR 256.875)

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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 256.875

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Total: IDR 8.470.187 (include transport + eat #food, snack, drink# no shopping)

Namdaemun Market 남대문시장 :: Day 07 :: South Korea Winter Escape Trip 6-15 January 2017

From Gwanjang Market, we go to Namdaemun Market 남대문시장 for buy some souvenir.

Namdaemun Market is the largest traditional market in Korea with shops selling various goods. All products are sold at affordable prices and the stores in this area also function as wholesale markets. Most of the goods are made directly by the storeowners. Namdaemun Market is even open overnight, from 11:00pm to 4:00am, and is crowded with retailers from all over the country. When day breaks, the site of busy shoppers bustling around the market creates a unique scene that attracts tourists worldwide. Namdaemun Market sells a variety of clothes, glasses, kitchenware, toys, mountain gear, fishing equipment, stationery, fine arts, accessories, hats, carpets, flowers, ginseng, and imported goods.

Credit: Visitkorea

Go to Hyehyeon Station, exit 5 and you will see a lot of store in there. Walk through the alley, spend about 2-3 hours in there.

Namdaemun operated from 23:00 to 17:00 the next day. And it close on Sunday.

I buy some Key Chain, Korean Socks, Winter Hats, and walk around.





Part 1: Gwanjang Market
Part 3: Korean Egg Bread Ewha Women's University
Part 4: Lotteria Gangnam
Part 5: Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Part 6: Dongdaemun
Part 7: Hongdae

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Expense for 12th January 2017
- isi T-Money: KRW 10.000
- Jelly Yoghurt: KRW 2.400
- Bindaetteok: KRW 2.000

Sub Total: KRW 14.400 (= IDR 180.000)

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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 180.000

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Total: IDR 8.393.312 (include transport + eat #food, snack, drink# no shopping)

Gwanjang Market :: Day 07 :: South Korea Winter Escape Trip 6-15 January 2017

Today, it's time for shopping. We plan to visit traditional market today. In the morning, we go to Gwanjang Market 광장시장. I want to buy some dried Red Ginseng, and try the seafood pancake.

Ride subway to
- Jongno 5-ga Station Exit 8
or
- Euljiro 4-ga Station Exit 4






I'm looking around for Red Ginseng, and with the help of a kind ahjussi, I found a special ginseng store with reasonable price. I bought 6pcs box of dry red ginseng with price KRW 70.000. They pack it with wooden box.

I also buy some Jelly Yoghurt at Ahjussi Store.

Then, we bought some Bindaetteok 빈대떡.



Part 2: Namdaemun Market
Part 3: Korean Egg Bread Ewha Women's University
Part 4: Lotteria Gangnam
Part 5: Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Part 6: Dongdaemun
Part 7: Hongdae

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Expense for 12th January 2017
- isi T-Money: KRW 10.000
- Jelly Yoghurt: KRW 2.400
- Bindaetteok: KRW 2.000

Sub Total: KRW 14.400 (= IDR 180.000)

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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 180.000

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Total: IDR 8.393.312 (include transport + eat #food, snack, drink# no shopping)

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Chicky Chicky :: Day 06 :: South Korea Winter Escape Trip 6-15 January 2017

From Cafe J Holic, we visit Ewha Shopping Street and looking for some dinner in there. We found Chicky Chicky restaurant.


It's quite crowded, a lot of people eat here. The chicken is so yummy, and for us, it's too much. Then we go back to hotel.

Part 1: Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival
Part 2: SM Town COEX Atrium
Part 3: Cafe J Holic

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Expense for 11th January 2017
- bus to Hwacheon: KRW 13.900 (=IDR 173.750)
- World biggest indoor ice illumination plaza: KRW 6.000 (=IDR 75.000)
- Beef Soup: KRW 8.000 (=IDR 100.000)
- bus to Seoul: KRW 13.900 (=IDR 173.750)
- Cafe J Holic: KRW 5.700 (=IDR 71.250)
- Chicky Chicky: KRW 9.000 (=IDR 112.500)

Sub Total: KRW 56.500 (= IDR 706.250)

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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

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Total: IDR 8.213.312 (include transport + eat #food, snack, drink#)

Cafe J Holic :: Day 06 :: South Korea Winter Escape Trip 6-15 January 2017

Because we still full and don't know where to go, so we decided to visit Kim JaeJoong Cafe.


Kim Jaejoong, the K-pop star, ex-member of TVXQ and member of JYJ.

I order Caramel Macchiato.




Part 1: Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival
Part 2: SM Town COEX Atrium
Part 4: Chicky Chicky Ewha Shopping Street

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Expense for 11th January 2017
- bus to Hwacheon: KRW 13.900 (=IDR 173.750)
- World biggest indoor ice illumination plaza: KRW 6.000 (=IDR 75.000)
- Beef Soup: KRW 8.000 (=IDR 100.000)
- bus to Seoul: KRW 13.900 (=IDR 173.750)
- Cafe J Holic: KRW 5.700 (=IDR 71.250)

Sub Total: KRW 47.500 (= IDR 593.750)

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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 593.750

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Total: IDR 8.100.812 (include transport + eat #food, snack, drink#)

COEX SMTown Atrium :: Day 06 :: South Korea Winter Escape Trip 6-15 January 2017

Arrive at Seoul, we go to COEX Mall. We visit SMTown Atrium. We didn't take much photo in there. Actually, we wants to watch some movie at hologram theatre but the time is not suitable with our schedule. So we just walk around.



There are 6th floor in there. If you love k-pop especially from SM Entertainment, then you should go here. They sell many of things about their artists and also there's SM Cafe. And it's always full of people.

Credit:
- http://www.visitkorea.or.id/bbs/board.php?bo_table=informasi_wisata&wr_id=351
https://hot.detik.com/mainstage/d-3121943/tak-berhenti-senyum-di-dalam-smtown-coex-artium-seoul

Part 1: Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival
Part 3: Cafe J Holic
Part 4: Chicky Chicky Ewha Shopping Street

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Expense for 11th January 2017
- bus to Hwacheon: KRW 13.900 (=IDR 173.750)
- World biggest indoor ice illumination plaza: KRW 6.000 (=IDR 75.000)
- Beef Soup: KRW 8.000 (=IDR 100.000)
- bus to Seoul: KRW 13.900 (=IDR 173.750)

Sub Total: KRW 41.800 (= IDR 522.500)

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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 522.500

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Total: IDR 8.029.562 (include transport + eat #food, snack, drink#)

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival 화천산천어축제 :: Day 06 :: South Korea Winter Escape Trip 6-15 January 2017

Today, we will visit Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival 화천산천어축제. I have looking for the information, the festival will held from 7th January to middle of February.

We go to Dong Seoul Terminal, at Gangbyeon Station exit 4. Ride bus to Hwacheon. It take 1 hour 52 minutes to go there. Bus ticket: KRW 13.900/pax.

Arrive at Hwacheon Bus Terminal, we see the festival brochure, and it said, the festival will start at 14th January to 5th February 2017.

Whattt????? So, what are we gonna do there?

I never thought to re-check the website again while in there. So, this is a reminder, that I must not forget to re-check everything 1 day before (just like the paju one, I came there when no activity).

So, we decided to go to World biggest indoor ice illumination plaza.

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival takes place at Hwacheon county in Gangwon-do with plenty of snow and ice, perfect for a winter getaway. Since 2003, the festival has been visited by a million people, making this festival more joyful. Varied festival programs include ice-fishing, ice sledding, bobsled, and other things to see and participate in.


There's two Taiwanese Tourists  just like us, they want to enjoy the festival and fishing trot from the ice. They ask us if they want to join them, because they want to go to the other side of river. The staff from the bus station tell them, that maybe they can fishing in there.

But we didn't have any thought to fishing. So we decline their offer.

We decided to walk to the river, and while walking, we will go to World biggest indoor ice illumination plaza.

World biggest indoor ice illumination plaza located at Hari Hwacheoneup (seohwa mountain's multipurpose square) - Navigation:97-13 Hari Gangwon Hwacheoneup Hwacheongun - with size 1,700m2(100m X 17m). The Ice sculptures made by 32 ice lantern experts from Harbin China and there are 30 ice sculptures including Kids zone (Game character Pokopang, traditional fairy tale), Small artworks, Famous buildings(Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Lotus temple, Mogao Cave).

For a month, every day, 32 Artists from Harbin ice lantern festival made 30 sculptures of world biggest indoor ice illumination plaza, as we set up a sisterhood relationship.

Ticket Price: KRW 6.000/pax



















After take some photos, we go to the river. This is where the festival take place. But, they haven't started yet. The river has already frozen but I think it's not frozen enough.












After take some photos, we decided to go back to bus terminal, and on the way there, we are looking for place to eat, and we found Beef Soup Restaurant for only KRW 8.000. It's so delicious, and very suitable in winter.



We buy ticket back to Seoul (KRW 13.900/pax). In the terminal, we meet ahjussi and ahjumma, they ask us where are we come from? We said, Indonesia. Then they give us hot pack. My friend said, that she hear they talk that Indonesian is a tropical country, and they saw us feel cold in winter. So they decided to give us hot pack.



Part 2: SM Town COEX Atrium
Part 3: Cafe J Holic
Part 4: Chicky Chicky Ewha Shopping Street

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Expense for 11th January 2017
- bus to Hwacheon: KRW 13.900 (=IDR 173.750)
- World biggest indoor ice illumination plaza: KRW 6.000 (=IDR 75.000)
- Beef Soup: KRW 8.000 (=IDR 100.000)
- bus to Seoul: KRW 13.900 (=IDR 173.750)

Sub Total: KRW 41.800 (= IDR 522.500)

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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 522.500

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Total: IDR 8.029.562 (include transport + eat #food, snack, drink#)