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Located in Jung-gu, Myeongdong is the most bustling region of Seoul. The streets of Myeongdong are always flocked with crowd all year round.
If you didn't drop by Myeongdong that mean you never visit Seoul. This indicates that Myeongdong is a must visit destination for tourists. There are many large shopping malls around the main streets of Myeongdong. In addition to that, there are also numerous of cosmetics shops, snack bars and delicacy restaurants.
Suppose you wish to travel in Seoul joyfully, you must have Seoul Metropolitan Subway information at your fingertips. It would be more convenient for you getting around in Seoul, if you possess a T-money Smart Card.
Seoul T-money Smart Card is a prepaid card. It can be used for various transport services in Seoul, such as bus, subway, taxi, vehicle parking and highway toll. Tourists can bought a T-money Smart Card at convenient stores, shopping marts, subway ticket counters and ticket vending and reload machines. The price for each T-money Smart Card is 2500 won.
You are eligible for 100 won discount to pay transport fee with T-money Smart Card. For instance, if you take a bus or subway, you need to pay 1000 won by cash but you only pay 900 won by T-money Smart Card.
By using T-money Smart Card, you save the trouble of queuing to purchase ticket every trip. You can reload for the T-money Smart Card at any time. In addition to that, the T-money Smart Card can be returned. A fee of 500 won will be charged and the balance is refundable except 2500 won card price. Instead, you can keep the T-money Smart Card as a souvenir.
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To travel in South Korea Seoul with no regret is to have a map of South Korea Seoul Metropolitan Subway. The map is no doubt one of the necessities if you wish to have a sweet memory of traveling in Seoul.
The Seoul Metropolitan Subway is operating by several subway companies. These companies are Seoul Metropolitan Subway Corporation, Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation, Veolia Transport, Incheon Metro and Korea Railroad Corporation.
When you are dining in a Korean restaurant, various side dishes will be served before your order is ready.
The side dishes normally are pickled foods, such as radish, kimchi, black beans and bean sprouts. These side dishes are free of charge, you can request for adding.
Although Sarawak state election has become history but the flame of election war has spread to West Malaysia. Chief Minister of Penang Lim Guan Eng challenges President of MCA Chua Soi Lek to order Siow Chen Pin and Mah Hang Soon to resign.
Sarawak United People's Party nearly perished in the 10th Sarawak state election. Chua Soi Lek urged SUPP Chinese Members of Sarawak Legislative Assembly reject to be State Exco Members. Anyone is free to express opinions in a democratic country. If the opinion is not logical, it is just a laughing stock. I had to see dentist after listening to this type of joke.
With the ending of Sarawak Legislative Assembly election, many political commentators predict the date of the dissolution of parliament. Chief Minister of Penang Lim Guan Eng thinks that the 13th general election wouldn't be held any time soon.
The outcome of 10th Sarawak state election deters Prime Minister to dissolve the parliament in advance. Although Pakatan Rakyat failed to deny two-thirds majority of Barisan Nasional but their achievement was pretty better than 2006. They obtain 45% of popular votes as compared with 37% in 2006. Their seats had increased from 7 to 15. All these historic changes indicate that the people of Sarawak are gradually accept the idea of alternative government.
The taste of this fried chicken is same as fried chicken which I had eaten before. The difference is location and climate.
At first glance, this fried sauce noodles looks like Fujian fried noodles. You might think that I am boasting but this is really fried sauce noodles.
The ingredients of fried sauce noodles are sugar, ginger, onion oil, black beans, minced meat and seasoned wine. The sauce must be fried before cooking with the noodles. That's the reason it's named as fried sauce noodles. It can be served after stirring the sauce evenly with noodles and Chinese cabbage.
Eating spicy food can keep you warm in winter. That's why Koreans like to eat spicy food during cold winter.
My son lives in South Korea for several years. He had already got used to Korean food. He finished a big bowl of spicy noodles in a short while. Koreans use big bowls to serve food. The big bowl of spicy noodles is my food for two meals.
The ingredients of spicy noodles are beef, onion oil, soy sauce, radish slices and spring onion. You can use the ingredients which suit your taste. Beef can be replaced with pork or chicken in case you dislike it.
After leaving Hanyang University, We went to a Chinese mini restaurant in Seoul Seongdong-gu to have our lunch.
This Chinese mini restaurant is located not far away from Hanyang University Seoul campus. It's just need to walk for a few minutes. We went up to the second floor of the mini restaurant. The mini restaurant was crowded with customers. There are a small heating furnace and three rectangular dining tables. It seemed too congested.
Hanyang Plaza is located in Hanyang University Seoul campus. It provides one stop services for Hanyang University students. The students do not have to rush around to do trivial things.
Bakery, food court, photo shop, optical shop, Internet cafe, souvenir shop, fast food outlet, convenience shop, mobile phone shop, computer company and photocopy service centre are available at the Hanyang Plaza. Although the convenience shop is not so big but it supplies a wide range of commodities.
This wooden stairs is leading to Hanyang University Seoul campus. The students who stay in the student hostel have to use this stairs to the campus. My son stepped on this stairs for two years when he was pursuing his study in Hanyang University. No wonder he walks so fast when he returns to Malaysia.
When the graduation ceremony had ended, we followed our son to the student hostel to leave something there. My wife and my son walked in front of me. I was behind them, busy taking photos and enjoy watching the winter scenery of South Korea. It was quite difficult for me to get down from this high and steep stairs because I seldom exercised after retirement.
The student hostel of Seoul Hanyang University is located not far away from the campus. Just need to walk for a few minutes. It's pretty convenient.
Staying near the university campus, does not need to rush back and forth. It's time and money saving. This revealed that the planning of Hanyang University authority was really comprehensive. In addition to that, the facility of the student hostel is perfect. The rooms are provided with air conditioning during warm summer and heating system is available during cold winter.
My wife and I flew with Air Asia to South Korea on February 16. We went to Seoul to attend the graduation ceremony of our son at Hanyang University. After staying at Incheon Airport Hotel for one night, the next morning we boarded an airport bus at Incheon Airport to Seoul.
My son left Malaysia from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to South Korea to pursue his study on 31/08/2005. As I usually say, time really flies. My son had graduated from university. It also means that I am already at my old age. Previously, I visited my son when he was newly admitted to the university. This trip to South Korea was to attend his convocation.
Hanyang University is one of the top universities in South Korea. Dr. Kim Lyun Joon founded Hanyang University in 1939.
Hanyang University has two campus, Seoul campus and ERICA campus. Seoul campus is located in Gyeonggi-do Seoul Seongdong-gu. It's near the renowned Dongdaemun wholesale shopping mall. While ERICA campus is situated in Gyeonggi-do Ansan Sangnok-gu. The campus was established in the year 1979.
The capital city of South Korea, Seoul is located in the middle of Korean Peninsula. Seoul is around 70 km away from Incheon International Airport. The Han River flows through Seoul and divides it into north and south. There are a total of 27 bridges across Han River in Seoul.
Seoul is the largest city in South Korea. It's the political, economic, cultural and educational centre of South Korea. In addition to that, Seoul is also sea, land and air transport hub of South Korea. Seoul administrative structure is divided into gu, dong and ban.
This is Kia luxury sedan K7. The other name of this car is Cadenza. Koreans are proud of Kia Motors. The products of Kia Motors are comparable to automobiles which are manufactured by Japan, Europe and United States.
The appearance of Cadenza is not conservative and old-fashioned. Its front view is stylish and stunning. The two headlamps of Cadenza as if the brave warrior's eyes. The exciting design of Cadenza is obviously aiming at younger consumers group.
I had written a few articles on Malaysia PAS leaders. Now, I uploaded a masked photo of mine. Could it be that I had become a Muslim?
This is not so. I can't live without pork. That's why I am not a Muslim. Although so poor but dare not to rob a bank because I am as timid as a mouse. Actually this photo was taken in 2005 at South Korea Everland Theme Park.
Everland Theme Park is a popular tourist destination in South Korea. It's located in Yongin city of Gyeonggi-do in South Korea. The capital city of South Korea, Seoul is 40 km north of Everland Theme Park.
The photo background was in front of the entrance of Everland Theme Park. The winter of South Korea was so chilly for me. I had to wear like an astronaut. Actually this photo was taken in 2005 during my first visit to South Korea. My family and I went to South Korea for holidays and as well visiting my son who furthered his study in Seoul University of Hanyang.
South Korea Incheon Airport Hotel room facility is great. Even the toilet bowl is computerized.
As a country bumpkin, I was amazing to see the computerized toilet bowl. I couldn't resist taking a few photos of it. There was not enough time to enjoy using the computerized toilet bowl because we had to check out early the next day.
South Korea Incheon Airport Hotel room rate is not expensive. The rate of double room is not more than 100000 Korean Won. The room facility is complete.
The standard of living in South Korea is three times higher than Malaysia. The exchange rate of 100000 won is 200++ to 300 ringgit. 300 ringgit divided by 3 equal to 100 ringgit.
During Merlimau by-election, Dap Negeri Sembilan Rasah Member of Parliament Anthony Loke frequently appeared at Pakatan Rakyat political talk. He was just like an ancient knight of justice.
The reason why I associate Anthony Loke with Robin Hood is because of his name, Loke Siew Fook. The pronunciation of his name in Cantonese is almost same as Loke Siew Fong, a fictional character of Kung Fu novel.
Anthony Loke is an expert of physiognomy. According to him, one of Malaysia national leaders looks ominous. Within 3 years of his service, more than ten legislators and the King of Hell have a date one after another.
