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South Korea 2013: Day 1 (Gwanghwamun Square, Cheonggye Stream, Hangang Park and Hello Kitty Cafe)

September 2, 2013

Annyeong Haseyo!

It's a lovely day! So thankful that the weather is nice, the sun is up but there's a cool breeze of air. It is indeed a perfect time to explore SEOUL!

Gwanghwamun Square
How to get here:
Take subway line#5 to Gwanghwamun Square, then take exit 2 & 3.

Gwanghwamun Square is located in front of Gyeongbukgong Palace, we take the subway to Gyeongbukgong Palace Station and walk to Gwanghwamun Square.

front of Gyeongbukgong Palace

view from Gwanghwamun Square

Statue of King Sejong The Great

Me w/ my dongsaeng Tina

Statue of Admiral Lee Soon Shin

If you love watching Korean Dramas, you probably seen this was place a lot. One of Korean Dramas that was filmed here is "City Hunter", oh my LEE MINHO :)

Lee MinHo (City Hunter)

Queen In Hyun's Man

IRIS

There's ongoing filming at Gwanghwamun Square when we visit, but I have no idea if they are shooting a drama or commercial.

Sejong Center of Performing Arts

Beautiful SEOUL :)

CHEONGGYE STREAM

The famous stream located in the center of Seoul. My second time in this place, I appreciate being here again because the last time I've been here is winter season, and now the weather is so good that I enjoyed much of the view.

cuties

GYEONGBUKGONG PALACE

We head back to Gyeongbukgung Palace, luckily we witness the changing of guards. We did not enter the Palace, we went here last November, we just took some photos of the guards and outside the palace.

There is free hanbok wearing in Gyeongbukgung Palace.

I love SEOUL :)

After sight seeing the beauty of Gwanghwamun Square, Cheonggye Stream and Gyeongbukgong Palace, we went to Express Bus Terminal Station. This place is famous for the latest Korean Fashion!

YEOUIDO HANGANG PARK

Finally I was able to visit the famous Han River that mostly featured in Korean Dramas. I always include to visit Hangang Park in my itinerary, but failed to visit during my first and second visit. I'm so happy that now I'm here enjoying this beautiful place! FINALLY! ^_^

What to do here:

This place is awesome, with the beautiful weather everybody will enjoy here. I've seen some biking here, dipping their feet on the water while enjoying the view. Most of the locals already set their tent they will probably spent overnight here.

mobile restroom

Sunset at Yeouido Hangang Park

HELLO KITTY CAFE

Time for some coffee break! Welcome to Hello Kitty Cafe!

Located to one of the busiest place in Seoul "Hongdae", this is our second time here, pretty much familiar to this cafe, nothing changed here. The cutest ever Hello Kitty Cafe, if you're a big fan of Hello Kitty, don't forget to put this on your list.

How to get here:

Directions to Hello Kitty Cafe

PINK OVERLOAD!!!

Hello Kitty Restroom

Opening Hours: 11am to 12midnight

Our last stop for the day is Myeongdong. If you are looking for clothes, accessories, cosmetics, food, kpop merchandise, souvenirs, well you're in the right place. Myeongdong is LOVE for me, I also love Korean Cosmetics and you'll be surprised to see those stores like Skinfood, Etude House, Nature Republic, Tony Moly, Missha, Laneige, Holika Holika, The Face Shop, The Saem, Innisfree.

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South Korea Again - Day 4

Annyeong Haseyo Chingus!

Today is Sunday, fourth day in Korea! Our first destination is Myeongdong Cathedral, we wanted to hear Mass, but when we arrived there is no mass yet, dunno if we came early or what. So we just stay for a while and pray.

Inside Myeongdong Cathedral

Outside Myeongdong Cathedral

Korean Drama addicts: Myeongdong Cathedral was seen in He's Beautiful starring Jang Geun Suk and Park Shin Hye.

Mi Nam waiting for Tae Kyung

Since we failed to attend the Mass, I decided to visit another Church which also featured in Korean Drama "BIG".

YOUNGNAK CHURCH

This church can be seen on episode 1 of Korean Drama "BIG" starring Gong Yoo (Coffee Prince) and Lee Min Jung (Boys Over Flower).

BIG

From BIG Korean Drama

So happy to see the place, can't imagine they filmed here. Of course I can't help myself and keep looking around, we even entered the church and found out that it's not a Catholic church. ^^

Yes, YOUNGNAK Church is a Presbyterian Church.

Then here comes strolling again in Myeong-dong, I love this place!

Aha! A Gentleman's Dignity

Beautiful Jang Geun Seuk from Nature Republic

Korean Drama addicts: Yeah Myeongdong!!! Remember episode 6 of You're Beautiful, when Shin Woo is tailing Mi Nam around Myeongdong. ^^

Mi Nam at Etude House

Shin Woo & Mi Nam

Yay! same spot!!!

Bigbang's TOP

Kissing my Lee Min Ho <3

JGS again ^^

SPAO - Super Junior & F(x)

Of course not missing LOTTERIA for lunch... SONG JOONG KI!!! <3

so cute SJK

Next, we want to experience Hanbok wearing, so we went to KTO at Jonggak Station. Unfortunately it was not available, it will resume on December and they advise us to visit KTO at M Plaza (5th floor) located in Myeongdong.