Spring in Korea
April 2017
Spring will always be my favorite weather. The reason is pretty clear, after a long cold months of winter, spring is a breath of fresh air. We can feel the sun but it didn't get you sunburn, it's still windy and mild. The flowers will bloom, promising a new hope.
Speaking of Spring, I went to South Korea this year. Well it was honestly a business trip, but I stole time anyway. My boss sent me to Korea to attend some meeting, workshop, and Korea Beauty Exhibition in Suwon for two days. But I stayed for three days in Seoul, So I got a looongg freetimeee!
Korea was never be on my bucket list, it is always Japan that wins my heart all the time. Because of my job, I just instantly went to Korea which i should be more thankful and stop raving about it lol.
What Do I Prepare Before I go:
- No, I didn't bothered that much to acquired my VISA because my office takes care of all the documents. And since we got the invitation letter from Korean Broadcasting System, it was so easy to get the VISA.
- Meeting Agenda. I have several meeting there with KBS K-Beauty Team, Bandi Team, and some guy that related to Korean Government which i don't know who.
- Outfit Plan Trip. Spring is tricky, it is hot yet so cold. Hence, I brought four pieces of Coats, Two pieces of turtleneck, Stoking and shocks, and several comfy shoes as well.
- The list of places to go. I arranged the schedule to maximize time whenever I got a spare time.
- Health. Well this is very important, prepare the medicine because you'll waste so many energy in your trip.
- Bring extra bag. Believe me, you will brings lots of things when you go home rather than when you leave.
Here is the story...
It was around end of April I arrived at Seoul. It was so windy at noon and still freaking cold at evening, the current temperature is 10 degrees. We took shuttle bus from Incheon and headed to Shilla Stay Hotel in Gangnam.
Picture 1: Highlight of Gangnam-gu Alley near to my Hotel.
Here are the pictures that I took and The places that I've visited:
- The flight (Soekarno Hatta Int Airport to Incheon Int Airport)
Picture 2: Spent seven hours in a plane, I just watched and watched and Slept.
Picture 3: Dinner Options are Bibimbap and Chicken Curry Rice, I chose Curry-rice since I am not a fan of Korean food.
- Seokchon Lake Park
It's located in Songpa 1il-dong. It is one of a place where people come to see the cherry blossom festival event on early to mid-April when cherry blossoms beautifully embroider the city. Unfortunately, I came at the end of April, all the cherry blossom is gone.
Picture 4: The most tallest skyscraper in Seoul, Lotte World Tower. It is a 123-floor.
Picture 5: Signage at Songpa-daero.
- Commonground
It is located in 17-1 Jayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu. It's a pop-up store built with containers. This place is known to be a hangout place for students.
Pros:
- Instagram-Worthy
- No mainstream brand, Hipster atmosphere.
- Various events held by young korean.
Cons:
- Pricey clothes, pricey food.
- The place is quite far from Gangnam (Where I stay).
Picture 6: Commonground from third floor's perspective.
- KBS-Suwon Drama Set
I went to Korean Broadcasting System in Suwon to attend the meeting with K-Beauty Academy and took make-up class. The people are so warm and nice, they served us breakfast and having lunch in a picnic-korean way at park. In addition, They also invited me to KBS-Drama Set.
Picture 7: Korean Traditional House
Picture 8: Korean Restaurant set
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
Located in 161 Sajikro, Sejongno, Jongno-gu. This is main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Admission fee for International visitor is only 3,000 Won. If you guys a traditional-museum-dork, this should be on your list.
Picture 9: Front view
Picture 10: Letter in Hangeul.
Picture 11: Sachonwangsang
- Myeongdong
Myeongdong is a recommended place for you who want to shop Korean-Beauty-Product. You can easily found all beauty brands starts from low-middle-high class brand. Like Innisfree, Etude, The Faceshop, Laneiage, Holika Holika, Nature Republic, Tony Moly, and sooo many others.
Picture 12: Spotted Cool Korean-Couple.
- Stylenanda Pink Hotel/Pool Cafe
Everything is Piiiinkkkkk and ubercuuuteeee! Stylenanda consists of Fashion and Beauty Product 3CE (Three Concept Eyes). Divided into six floor with different-amusing-concept:
First Floor: Lobby
Second Floor: The Spa
Third Floor: The Room
Fourth Floor: The Laundy
Fifth Floor: Pink Pool Cafe
Sixth Floor: Rooftop Cafe
Picture 13: Lobby at Pink Hotel
Picture 14: Hotel keys hung on the wall
- Han River
Picture 15: Korea is separated by the river. They called it Hangang or Han River.
- Cute Stuffs
The selections of Milk on convenient store are sooo cuuuteeeee!
Picture 16: Banana on the bottom rack is my favorite!
Well, I am not a fan of Korea nor a fan of K-pop, But i would like to say Korea is unexpectedly pretty and I want to go there again if I have a chance.
To Summarize, What I love about Seoul:
- Fresh air. You don't need to worry about polution.
- Very convenient to take a walk on the sideroad, But remember to wear your comfy-shoes to avoid sore foot.
- The environment is very clean, and neat Pedestrian.
- So Windyyyyyy
- Street food along all the alley are so goood!
- The languange is cute, the people are cute, all the cafes are cuteee!
- Korean cosmetic product like everywhere around the corner, brace your cash lol.
All pictures taken by me with smartphone.
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