Day 9
Last full day in Seoul, so we had to make full use of it to visit places that we have yet to visit in our list. Our first itinerary for the day was supposed to be watching the guard changing ceremony but due to bad weather it was cancelled. So, we went for lunch first!
We went into this really small shop and was surprised with what they served! It was just simple Korean dishes but tasted really good!
The Kimchi fried rice was the BEST!
Went back to Deoksugung to check out the place and take photos with the guards. We thought we could also try on the Hanbok but the size that they provide, were too huge for us!
Deoksugung
Address:
99, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
Direction:
City Hall Station (Seoul Subway Line 1, 2), Exit 2.
(Via KTO)
Since there was still time before the next guard changing ceremony, we bought coffee and waffles from Limburg.
Guess who we bumped into? It's PORORO! (The guy in black is cute :*)
The guard changing ceremony lasted for quite some time. (About 20 minutes)
Left for Insadong after the ceremony and we met this really kind Korean girl on the way as we got lost. She walked to Isadong with us as she was heading there as well!
At Isadong, walking down the long road, you can buy souvenirs, traditional snacks and etc!
Saw Ssamziegil and took a walk around the mall. The levels are connected in a way where you don't have to use the staircase to go up or down a level. There's a "shit cafe" on the top floor where you eat shit....
Bought a shit pancake to try! It's actually just chocolate pancake.
Shop names in Isadong are all in Hangul!
Found our way to the CheongGyeCheon Stream and disaster strike within minutes of arrival. Dropped my phone and it died on the spot. T_T
Luckily, I still had my camera with me to take photos. I was holding onto my camera like it was my life because I fear that it would fall to its death too. T_T
I'm really someone with no luck with my gadgets during trips. My phone died during my previous trip too...
After a long walk along the stream, we found our way to the train station and took a train to Chungmuro station where we will switch to a bus and head to Namsan Tower.
Namsan Tower
Address:
105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Direction:
Namsan Sunhwan Shuttle Bus No. 05
Chungmuro Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 2 (in front of Daehan Cinema).
*There are also many other ways to go to Namsan, but this was the one we chose.
(Via KTO)
Reached this beautiful place at evening time where we saw a different side of Seoul.
Is it not obvious enough that this was our pose of the trip? haha
We went up to the observatory deck where there was really nothing much to see.... Not recommended since you have to queue for a good 30-40 minutes to go up and another 30-40 minutes to come down.
You can also get post cards and get it posted to your friends/family or even yourself!
Before ending our day, we went to Lotte Mart where were buy instant noodles, snacks and Kimchi which are only available in Korea!
Lotte Mart
Address:
426 Cheongpar, Jung-gu, Seoul
Direction:
Seoul Station Exit 1
(Via Lotte Mart website)
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Day 10
Initial plan was to hike the Bukhansan Mountain but we failed since we only have about till evening. We went back to EWha University (YES AGAIN) for lunch and do last minute shopping!
Lunch was at Andong Jjimdak! Its like braised chicken, vermicelli and vegetables in a pot!
Andong Jjimdak
Address:
43 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Walked around till late noon and went back to our apartment for the last time... On the way, we bought macarons from Mariwhale Macaron. The shop is near Hongik University Station, exit 5. It cost only 900 won per piece!
Reluctantly, packed our luggage and head to the airport T_T
I went home with 2 luggage + 1 box (FOOD). Our luggage actually exceeded the weight limit but the kind staff let us pass. #thankful
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All in all, I'm really thankful for my travel buddies! It must have been hard for them to tolerate my PMS and weirdness and etc. Really thankful to be able to travel with them and being able to experience Seoul together. Luckily for us, we also managed to return back to Singapore just before the outbreak of Mers in Korea. I'm already looking forward to my next trip to Korea. For the next trip, I hope to travel to different province and experience Korea in another way! Till then. xx
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