[Travelog] Day 4 - Insadong, Apgujeong, Gangnam, Namsan, Dongdaemun

Day 4 - The cover all places day!

being typical lawyers, we didnt miss to take a photo infront of their court ^^

 When we were insadon waiting for our dear fairuz shop her heart out  we were so tempted with this icecream. So Kin and I shared some. Funny looking right? Despite the cold weather we still decided to eat icecream. ngeeeee.

We woke up slightly late on Monday. And when we went to the lounge to have breakfast it was packed with other guesthouse people. And we decided to skip breakfast and just to get the usual routine of banana milk and some onanigiri on the go. We went to Insadong area to get a glimpse of the palace. But we forgot its closed on Monday. Instead we went around the Bukchon Hanok Village. Then walked around the area. Little that we know the village is huge. It was a mixed of modern and traditional. Like what we have in jonker street / Melaka. There's a lot of musuem and arts centre along the street. But us being lazy and not really craftsy-fartsy. We walked the opposite path. And passed by the Constitutional Court!

Then we walked about ten minutes to the famous Insadong Street. Insadong is famous with its handicrafts. So you could get the local/traditional souvenirs here. Am not sure if its more expensive or what but.... I did buy few pretty pouch. We went crazy with the cosmetics and facial products. I think I spent almost RM300 alone in this place.

yes, we were that stalker-ish. We went to their office. will provide the directions later. ^^

We took a cab back to hostel and performed our prayers then off to meet our Shinhwa buddies for our 'Shinhwa trip'. Met them at Hannam station and went to Shinhwa Company office located in gangnam area. It was a 5 minute walk only. Went  a little crazy there.

Then went off to shinhwa forest. Shinhwa forest is a park where Shinhwa fans built to preserve their environment? Lol. Something like that. As you can see Koreans love hiking. I think its the weather. I would enjoy hiking if.... we didnt have to hike. HAHA. But I enjoyed it nevertheless, must be the weather. We got lost in Shinhwa Forest cause our friends went the other round and we went to other. In the end took the cab back to subway and accidentally met them there again. 

Sadly we didnt get to take a picture there.

Yes, this is the famous gangnam everyone. 

Then we went to Apgujeong. It was almost 4-5 by that time. The weather was getting colder when we arrived in Apgujeong. Damn cold wey. I could feel my cheeks burning I tell you! Went to kyochon chicken. If only we could eat. Guess what we end up having at a chicken shop? Hah. Garden salad. 

Walked around in the famous Uniqlo, H&M etc in Gangnam. Its tad cheaper by RM30-40 compared to KL to be honest! Since it was too cold, 4 degrees I think? So we decided to head off to Namsan as planned.

as you can see its amazingly beautiful up here. And it was freezing too. It started drizzling then. I think the weather made us went a little cuckoo and kept laughing here and then. 

Took the subway back to chungmuro station and took the bus to Namsan there. About 100-200 won only if Im not mistaken. We were mesmerized with the view in the bus as we went around Seoul at night. As it was going up the hill we could see the city view. Passed by Dongguk University, got excited for no reason.. well okay cause Eric went here. >< 

From where the bus stopped, its about 5 minute walk to the tower. Halfway I was already gone. I was too overwhelmed with the night view. It's so beautiful. No words could describe it. With the cold, I am pretty blessed I living in Malaysia. As Namsan is famous with couples, luckily that night there wasn't as much couple as they always complained. We met another three Korean guys, maybe they're in Seoul to visit. So asked them for help to take our picture. He spoke fluent English too. Thank you oppa! 

We totally forgot to buy our locks before going up. So we bought one there instead. Damn expensive for a lock okay! We walked back to the train and went to Dongdaemun. I read somewhere there's a nice seafood restaurant with awesome grilled fish. So I was searching for that since we're starving! But we arrived almost 12. So it was all closed. We went shopping instead. Bought tshirts for my sister for about KRW4900 each (about RM14).

We went to Dongdaemun then. By that time my camera was running out of battery. Going to Dongdaemun at 10PM was a huge mistake. Cause shops only start to open and most of the food stalls were closed. We were so hungry, tired but theres like tons of place to go.

Went back to guesthouse around 1 and pack our stuff since we'll be heading to Jeju the next day. And guess what, our flight is at 9AM which means we have to leave our guesthouse by 6 if we need to reach the airport by at least 7.30AM.

Us being us, we only left guesthouse around 7.00 AM and arrived airport like 8.00 and was running like mad to the checkin counter. And our gate was like right at the end. Bought breakfast on the go and ate when we arrived at the gate. Our flight was filled with middle aged uncles and aunties on their Island-Hiking trip.

Again, Koreans being amazingly friendly we received special treatment from the flight attendance. Maybe cause we're the only foreigners boarding the flight. Nevertheless, the budget flight only costs like RM170 round trip from Seoul to Jeju Island and refreshments were provided.

..... to be continued in JEJU! Island of rocks, wind and erm? sea?