I chose MAS rather than Air Asia which at that time there's no missing plane or plane shot by missile but I'm not regret. Air Asia is too cramp for me which I flied last year so this time changing to comfy. Bought the ticket for RM1,600 approx. Accommodation, I chose the same as last year.
Last year I stayed at Namsan 2 VIP this time Namsan 3 Guesthouse. Why? For a simple reason Namsan 3 has a lift therefore I won't need to carry my luggage up till 4th floor. Namsan guesthouse location is very strategic which is opposite of the shopping district Myeongdong so does the subway station. They even provide kitchen and laundry area. For a 2 pax room it cost you 65,000 KRW per night. For more details you can check out their website : Namsan Guesthouse
I still remember the excitement of my sibling upon arriving in Korea. Everybody wide awake and watch every scenery that is too see. Unfortunately, I misread the arrival time and reserve the airport pickup an hour late. End up we were very tired and sleepy.
Arrived at the guesthouse, we still had to wait because check in time at 2pm but thank them for giving the rooms early (not that early though). Our next schedule later that evening buying groceries at Itaewon. Some people might not know that there are couples of Halal mart in Itaewon. What I love the most was the THAI rice sold for 7,900 KRW 10Kg = RM24.
Curious for the location? Take the subway Line 3 and stop at Itaewon. Exit from exit 3and walk straight till T-Junction. You can see Fire Station opposite the road. Turn right and walk up the hill. You will see lots of Halal restaurant mostly Pakistan or Indian food. Walk straight up till you see FOREIGN FOOD MART. Across the road and you are there! If you're lost, just ask people the way to the mosque.
The next day I went to Gwangjang Market! Went to same ahjumma store who fed us with generous. Her fishcake soup and kimbap was the best. I'm happy that my family really like it. I saw sales on going at the vegetable store so bought various kind of vegetables and apples! Nothing beats the taste fresh from farm.
I recommend you walk around Dongdaemun before walking to Gwangjang Market. To go to Dongdaemun ride subway Line 1 or 4 and stop at Dongdaemun station out from exit 8. From Dongdaemun if you want to go to Gwangjang Market, walk towards the Cheongyecheon stream till you find the bridge Baeogaedari and cross. You can see the Gwangjang Market right away.
There are 2 lanes if you stand in the middle. Choose the right lane and look for this stall as seen in the picture below. The ahjumma are very friendly.
Next I went to Namsangol Hanok Village. Take subway Line 4 and stop at Chungmuro. From exit 4, across the road in front and take left then right. Less than 100m is Namsangol Hanok Village. Advise to come at 2pm because that's when shows start. Then I took the Line 3 to Gyeongbok Palace. The area is so wide and I just walk around a few areas. I've been there already so just showing around to my lil sisters. If you not sure what to do before exit the subway station you will find voluntary asking if you need their help. Don't worry it's free.
I don't want to write such a detail blog because I've done it the last time. So if you have any questions you can just PM or comment here. You also can check out my facebook Layna Haslina Hassan.
Till the next vacation.. adios!!
Leaving you peeps with my latest favorite song.. MC MONG!!! He is back!!!!
