Seoul 2012.

I have been thinking to make a summarize post on my Seoul trip despite all my previous post :)

What do I love the most about Seoul?
What do I miss the most?
What am I excited the most?

But what I am sure is I am definitely coming back to Seoul! It was an amazing trip.

Seven [7] things I love the most about Seoul.

         1. It is a very clean but yet very busy city.

         2. Awesome transportation system. We have only spend 50000 won ( Rm150) during our 6days trip by using subway, bus and taxi once.
         3. I love Korean food : Bibimbap, Kimchi, Tofu soup. Though we find difficulties to find Halal food. I do admit, for Muslim travelers, it is hard to find Halal restaurant that served Korean dishes.

         4.Korean people are very fashionable. Even on Sunday, they are very well dress. Rarely you find them wearing slipper or neither flip flop. They rather wear sport shoes (well maybe because of the subway staircase!! It's everywhere. No wonder they are very fit.

         5. I have to admit, Seoul it a very safe city. People are very warm and nice especially to tourists. Though you will find difficulties to communicate with them but yet they will try their best to help you with sign language or etc.

         6.  I find that Seoul has a very interesting places to visit. Despite of the well preserved traditional building their are very interesting new modern design buildings. 

 

Over excited expression -_-!

7. Well, I think I can summarized Seoul is also one of shopping heaven destination :))

Cute souvenirs :))

 Make up!! You can find a lot of it at Myeong dong market from Etude house, Nature republic, Skin Food, The faceshop, Holika Holika and many more.

My new shirt!

Skirt!

I love Korea shirts!! 

Shopping till my foot blistered -_-!

 Well, that's all from me for my Seoul 2012 trip. Hoping of coming back to Seoul soon ;)) Hope my post perhaps give you some tips for your own trip to Seoul.

Day Five [5] at Seoul - Myeongdong Tourist Information Centre {Evening}

After rushing back from Buk-chon Hanok Village, we were heading back to M-Plaza Myeongdong Tourist Information. Our reservation to wear Korean Traditional Hanbok is scheduled on 6:00p.m.

Against all odds, we have been walking pass M-Plaza 2 or 3 times before but yet when we wanted to find it we couldn't find the way. Isk.. Luckily we found it 5 minutes before 6pm, fuhh.. The Myeongdong Tourist Information Centre is at Level 5.

We in our Hanbok selection.

Despite a long walks at Buk-chon Hanok Village, still I am Happy as always.

 Look likes Korean?

End of our trip! Going back to Kuala Lumpur the next morning with the 9am flight. Goodbye Seoul!

Day Five [5] at Seoul - Buk-chon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses called 'hanok' that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. The name, 'Bukchon,' which literally translates to 'northern village,' came about as the neighborhoods that the village covers lie to the north of the two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. It is a very clean and peaceful place.

 Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses, providing an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse in Korean traditional culture.

Recycling is important!

Autumn has started!

Colorful Flowers.

 View from above.

 Nicely constructed and well designed.

 Well preserved.

The both of us, on our way up the village.

Photo credit to the really nice auntie. She kept trying to explain to us the history of the village 98% in korean languange. We can only smile and nodded as if we understand :p.

Tricks Eyes Museum

Day Four [4] at Seoul : Trick Eyes Museum.

The Trick Eye Museum, located in the Santorini Seoul multicultural complex, offers visitors the unique opportunity to actually become a part of the art on display. It is fun, exciting and unforgettable memories. All of the creations are designed to combine between the reality and fantasy. We spent almost 2 hours in there just to take pictures as much as we can. 

Map from Hongik University station exit 9.

(If you are confused with the map, at the intersection just follow the road with Hongik University sign, and walk straight. Turn right at the second alley)

After this signboard, walk straight about 2metres and look at your right. Trick eye museum is at the basement.

It is on your RIGHT. DO not miss it.

OMG or so not so OMG!

 The both of us.

The Escaping Criticism. I'm trying to pretend as one of the picture ;)

Watch your back!!

 Would you like some tea?

 This is not nice,behave yourself!!

Ina the giant & I'm the dwarf :)) 

Angel to be?haaa..

My new best friend.

 World biggest Sushi.

I'm not guilty -_-! It's automatically OPEN!

Hundreds of pictures taken here only in two hours. We were exhausted but happy as always. Seoul will never be happier without Trick Eyes Museum. Please if you have the time, visit this musuem. Worth it.

Aiins World.

Day Three [3] at Seoul : Aiins World

How to get there?

1. Take subway from Euljiro 1(il) -Ga to City Hall (2mins)
2. Then at City Hall transfer to Line 1 to Songnae Station at Exit 2.
3. Take bus 5-2 and get off at Aiins World (15 min ride).(There are 3 lines of buses, make sure to take bus which is nearer to taxi stand to avoid going on the wrong direction). However, after a long wait, we can't see to find any 5-2 bus, so we decided to take bus 7-2 which will stop at the back of Aiins World.

4. Get off the bus then cross the street towards the t-junction and walk under the bridge to the other side.

 
 You'll see a small building which look like a guardhouse here in Malaysia. Just walk pass through it until you'll see many buses (as per picture taken below).  Behind of all the buses you'll see Aiins world ENTRANCE.

 

Walallaaaaa..

 Close up of the entrance.

Aiins World, in Bucheon, South Korea is a theme park where miniature recreations of world famous buildings are on display. The miniatures at Aiins World were crafted with such painstaking attention to detail that visitors feel like they are looking at the real thing. 

All the miniature buildings from all over the world. We LOVE it,all of it!

Now where am I?

Little tiny world at Aiins World.

 It looks hot and it's HOT. Eyes spinning ;))

Thanks for viewing :))

NOTE: Don't expect it is a really HUGE plage. It is NOT but then you'll amaze on how long you will spend your time there ;p