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Seoul - Subway (지하철 JiHaChol)

For a tourist like me, I am depending on the public transport to travel from one place to another when I'm in Seoul. Of course Seoul is no different from other country you can choose between Taxi, Bus and Subway. If you ask me what is the first thing should learn in Korea? I will say 'Learn to use subway.' You don’t want to end up go nowhere after spending so much on air ticket. And I am also sure you want to spend all your money on shopping and food instate of taxi fare. Subway (지하철 JiHaChol 地下铁) - My most preferred public transport in Seoul! Fast, affordable and feel secure because I’m sure I'll not miss my stop. My friends always ask 'I don't know Korean language like you wor, is easy to use Subway ar?' Answer is YES! Are you sure? Yes! All my friends who travel with me to Seoul before will agree with me because after one lesson from me they are going to shopping at Dongdaemun on their own. ^ ^ All Station are name in Korean, English and Chinese. And when

Seoul Backpackers

Where to stay in Seoul? I'm always choose my accommodation in Seoul base on 4 main conditions: i) Near Airport Bus station ii) Near Subway iii) Must have internet or WIFI iv) Bathroom attach Below are all places I have personally stayed and some feedback. Important! This is using in Seoul. So please ensure you bring the correct adoptor if you wish to use your laptop, camera and mobile charger or other electronic devices in Korea. ^ ^ Date of stay: September 2009 Weather: Hot Type: Hostel or Guesthouse type Price: 40,000won (~RM120)per night (Single room) Staff: Able to speak english and friendly Cleanliness: Room and toilet are clean. Room Comfort: For Seoul standard, consider quite spaces. Location: Seoul, Jung-gu (중구) (Near by Namdaemun Market) Included: Queen size bed, Toilet and shower attached, face tower, free internet in room also, air-con, TV, hair drier, free coffee, tea, hot and cold water at lobby area. Not included: Bath tower, tooth brush and paste, soap, shampoo

CasaVille Samsung Service Residence (까사빌 삼성)

Date of stay: September 2009 Weather: Hot Type: Service Residence Price: 132,000won (~RM400)per night (Studio [Double]) Staff: Able to speak english Cleanliness: Room and toilet are clean. Room Comfort: Very small room. Bed is hard. Location: Seoul, Gangnam-gu (강남구 江南区) Included: Queen size bed, Toilet and shower attached, face & bath tower, hair drier, free internet, air-con, TV, wardrobe, shoe rack, mini fridge, microwave, cooking utensil, Room cleaning service 2 days once. Not included: Tooth brush and paste, soap, shampoo. What I LIKE about this place? Subway: Line 2 (Green line), Samsung Station (삼성역), Exit 4. 3 min walking to CasaVille Samsung. Airport bus: At Korea City Air Terminal (도심공항 터미널) 6 min walking. Bus fare to Incheon Airport 14,000won (~RM42) per pax. Tips: Buy ticket from CasaVille check in counter at 12,000won per pax only. Shopping: 6 min walk to Coex (코엑스) Shopping Mall and Hyundai Department Store Food: Lots of restaurants nearby. Alternatively can ha

Seoul Tower Ville

Date of stay: End March 2009 Weather: Cold & Windy Type: Guesthouse Price: 45,000won (~RM135)per night (Single room) Staff: Person incharge can speak Chinese and slighly Engligh Cleanliness: Room and toilet are clean. Room Comfort: Spacious. Room layout is like Studio unit. Location: Seoul, Jung-gu (중구) [Nearby Myeongdong (명동 明洞)] Included: Queen size bed, Toilet and shower attached, bath tower, hair drier, free internet, fridge, microwave, cooking utensil, Room cleaning service daily, washing machine, hot and cold water dispenser, coffee provided, Tooth brusd and paste. Not included: Soap, shampoo. What I LIKE about this place? Subway: Line 4 (Blue line), MyeongDong Station (명동역), Exit 3. 10 min walking to Seoul Tower Ville. (Slope and stairs available in walking distance) When you arrive here just give them a call, the will come and pick you up for free. Thumb up. Airport bus: In front on Sejong Hotel, Bus number 6015, fare:9,000won (~RM27)Seoul Tower Ville will pick you o