Day 4 in Seoul (Gwangjang Market + CheonGyeCheon Stream)

Hi, i'm back for my 4th day in Seoul, Korea.

Today's itinerary was supposed to be super relaxing, it's more of a exploration kinda day. All i knew was I wanted to drop by Ewha University and also Hongdae area to check out what the area could offer but all plans turned sour because i fell sick. 

That morning, I woke up feeling super great, like my usual routine i drank a bottle of strawberry milk. Left the guesthouse for GwangJang market, the place where you will be able to find all kind of local Korean food. It's a place no tourist should missed out on.

We arrived at GwangJang market by taking the subway to Jongno (5) ga and exiting at exit 11. GwangJang market is directly on the left side, that's not the main entrance. If you are there rather early, many stores aint open yet, so we thought we were at the wrong place.

As we walk deeper into the market, we saw more and more food. It became a lil hot as well cause there were so many stalls with a big wok of oil, frying, grilling away.

The smell of the oil was the one that triggered my nauseousness, i felt super uneasy man, it's definitely the strawberry milk i had in the morning, think it was spoilt.

Walked out thinking that i could puke but end up nothing came out, so i walked in again. When i smell the strong stench of oil, i quickly ran out, could not even ran out on time, i puked at the side of one of the store. Fucking guilty but i could not hold it in anymore.. =(

I was only a few more steps out of the market but too bad, pink puke started pouring. Thank god, the stores along that role wasn't open yet, so no one was there to witness such disgusting act. =(

Walked across the road to take a breather. After about 30 mins, i told Eric, since we are here. I'm gonna eat, i can't be bothered and i know Eric is also feeling hungry edy.

There were so many selections and all the ahjummas kept telling us, sit down sit down, you can order anything you want.

We settled for a random stall.

Sat down and this aunty kept speaking in mandarin and i cannotttttt understand her mandarin at all. I saw fishcake, so i pointed for 2 and then for kimbap, i said 2 will do but i was quite sure she cut 4 rolls =.=, that was basically all i was gonna have and then this ahjumma kept saying that all tourist come here sure will try one and it's very nice, she kept bugging and bugging and bugging and i ended up saying okay, give us one.

Turned out it was the live octopus, I looked at Eric, Eric looked at me. LOL. I wasn't planning to have them in the first place but since I have agreed to it edy, just gonna give it a try.

It's the best raw stuff that I have ever tasted, i love it more than sashimi or raw tuna. Oh gosh, this is so so so good! Every bite was heaven. *exaggerating edy*, but it's seriously damn good la! I will totally have it again. I was searching high and low in Jeju but did not come across. =(

I want to have this again!!!!!

Once meal were done, there is a signboard in the middle of the market that shows the way to CheongGyeCheon stream. Since we did not managed to to visit the stream on the 1st day, we shall do it today.

There were actually lotsa local people just hanging and chilling by the side of the stream.

At this point, i was feeling a bit sick again. HAHAH. Told Eric, we should just head back to the hotel cause i'm not feeling well again.

Train ride back to MyeongDong was quite torturing cause i felt like vomitting but I couldn't. Walked back to the guesthouse while Eric drop by a hypermarket to purchase Pocari Sweat for me.

I was trying to take a nap but my body was feeling very warm, lied down for an entire 2 hours while Eric watched TV. I knew i was down with a fever but Eric kept insisting no, not fever!

Told him, i know my body better than him and forced him out to buy Panadol for me.

He came back only after 30 mins, asked him why he took so long. He said he couldn't purchase it at a convenient store, had to find a pharmacy, there are mini pharmacy around, so don't worry about it if you fall sick.

The pharmacist ask him if it paracetamol that I need, he said he don't know what's paracetamol. =.="
HAHAHA, don't know want to cry or laugh. So pharmacist asked, if its for fever, then he said yes.

Lived for 24 years but don't know what is paracetamol meh?

After 1 hour of taking the med, I was feeling all good again. By then it was already closed to 6PM. Freaking wasted 5 hours just lying in bed on our last day in Seoul. Urgh~

Left MyeongDong for DongDaeMun again to take a look at the DDPlaza. Beautiful architecture, but i did not snap much.

Met JoongKi oppa along the way.

Randomly pop into a super super small store at Dongdaemun cause the prices were cheap for their main meal, we thought why not just give it a try since i haven had a taste of their Dwenjang and Bulgogi soup, I even ordered the seaweed soup and bill came up to about W15,000. Super cheap for such a filing meal, can only be found outside of MyeongDong.

GwangSoo Oppa~ too short to have his hands around me! *sulk*

That was the end of Day 4! Falling ill during a holiday is the worst thing that can ever happen!

Next day, we be flying off to Jeju, stay tune for more.

Day 3 at ChunCheon (Guide to Nami Island & Petite France)

Hello world, it's a public holiday today. I woke up at about 11AM, had a late night the day before. Watched Independence day courtesy of Nuffnang Malaysia. #IndependenceDay #NNPremiereScreening. Nothing to scream about though, just another action cum CGI-filled movie. hahah

Anyway, gonna continue with my 3rd day in Korea.

3rd day was dedicated to Nami Island and Petite France, i mean how can someone miss out on visiting Nami Island because the Korean craze started from Winter Sonata, 13 years back if i'm not wrong. That was one of the shooting location for the hit drama starring Bae Young Jun and Choi Ji Woo.

Okay, before i get to more pictures. How did we get here?

We took a 1 and half hour train ride to Gapyeong station to ChunCheon, we figured out that taking the KTX was a cheaper option than taking a bus.

But, I made a mistake of not checking things properly. We could have taken the ITX from Yongsan station in Seoul which cost a bit more but it's a slightly faster alternative and there would be seats for you la.

I had to stand the entire way back from ChunCheon to MyeongDong. It was horrible after an entire day of walking. All i wanted was to sit down. =(((

Anyway, we arrived at Chuncheon at around 10AM+, the bus station was just right in front of us. Don't have to cross the road. Hop on the Gapyeong tour bus which brings you around Chuncheon.

The bus fare was priced at W6,000 but we boarded it for free cause i managed to get the free ticket from Korea Tourism in Malaysia, told you the visit to KTO Malaysia was worthwhile. Once the ticket been purchased, you can basically board the bus anytime from anywhere as long as its within the Gapyeong Tour Bus route and remember to present your ticket everytime you board the bus.

1st stop for us was Nami Seom (Nami Island).

Two ways to get to Nami Island. 1st option is to zipline your way in, priced at W38,000. Eric wanted to get on it but i told him, expensive wor. Two person W72,000 = RM252. HMMMMM... 

So, we took the Ferry. hahaha Cost only W12,000 for two person and it covers entrance ticket as well. The ride was only 5 mins long, just to cross the river basically.

Finally here. I did not imagine this place to be that huge, we did not even walk till the very end and Eric was starting to get a little hungry so i told him, alright until i find the statue of Bae Yong Jun and Choi Ji Woo then we would leave. :)

There were lotsa locals just hanging around and picnic-ing, that made me wonder, suicidal rate in Korea is pretty high right? But people here are so carefree wor, they are always hanging out with families or friends at parks etc. hmmmm...

Told him to sit down so i can take a proper pic but he refused! Worried that his pants might get dirty, wtf =.="

I sat on it with my white dress lor.

Lunch time.

Dakgalbi is originated from ChunCheon, so its definitely a must to give it a try la.

This place is situated just right opposite of the Ferry Terminal. There were so many restaurant serving Dakgalbi actually but we just randomly pop into this shop call Kho Kho Island Dakgalbi.

Were looking for cheese dakgalbi but they don't have them in this shop.

Per serving W11,000, minimum order is 2 servings and it's a lot, at least 3 people for this amount.

Nothing very fancy and it's quite spicy.

My fav chef~

Typing this at 11.50PM is making me very hungry..

After our wholesome meal (rice cake, chicken and cabbage) off we went to Petite France.

To hop on the Gapyeong bus, cross the road from where you 1st descend. It might be a little confusing so i recommend you to ask before you take a seat in the bus. 

Ride to Petite France is about 20 - 30 mins, i was seriously on the verge of dozing off edy, something about air cond and moving vehicle makes me want to sleeps. 

Entrance ticket cost W8,000 per person but i have 25% coupon to use again. Saved money again. OMG, why am i so good at this? #ProudAsFuck lolololol

Eric should thank me for doing all this savings for him but he don't appreciate one la. =.=" Never say thank you to me also.

Anyway, I wanted to drop by this place because it's the filming location for 2 of my favourite Korean Drama. "You who came from the Star" and "Secret Garden", I have watched Secret Garden three time already. It's a matter of time before i re-watch "You who came from the star". Not forgetting, running man was here for one of their episodes as well.

When i first stepped in, this place felt oddly familiar, maybe because I've seen it on TV.

There are actually many rooms to visit and one of it has this strange looking doll.

The Annabelle and Chuck's fear in me was brought to life.

Who would actually place such scary looking dolls in their house. They must be mad!

Their clothing are pretty but the eyes are scary!

Oh, i forgot to mention Beethoven Virus was shot here as well! <3

Fully bloomed!

My hair is always so messy! =.=

Found this on my way down, Eric told me don't blow le. Later goes into your nose and eyes how? I think he doesn't know how dandelion works. LOLOL

Went against his will anyway, how often to you get to pick up such a beautiful dandelion? Never!

Saw wild flowers just growing everywhere. Told Eric, I need a pic.

If only my chin were sharper. *need fillers hint hint*

Ended our tour jus then cause the bus was about to arrive. It comes by every hour, so if we miss this one, we might have to wait again.

On our way out, there were a performance at the amphitheatre but we didn't stop to catch it.

Initially, after Petite France I wanted to drop by "The Garden of Morning Calm" to look at flowers. It's after all spring and I would say the flowers would look darn beautiful but time does not permit us to make another stop so off we head to CheonPyeong Station. The ride from Petite France to Garden of Morning Calm would take appx an hour that's why we couldn't continue.

Goodbye ChunCheon, till next time. You have been nothing short but amazing!

Headed back to Seoul station, which took us another 1 and half hour, stood all the way. My suffering legs~~

Stopped at Seoul station cause we wanted to visit the Lotte Mart. woohoo~

Lotte mart is only situated at Seoul station and it's where people stock up on their instant noodles and snacks before heading home. Bought quite a lot of stuff but no pics were taken. Sorreh~

After purchasing the necessary, head back to Myeongdong to drop off our purchase before hunting for street food.

Ate Soondae (pig blood sausage) for the 1st time! It's quite pricey le and it tasted HORRENDOUS! so so horrible that I had to make myself swallow them because it's expensive. HAHAHAH

Never will i ever touch a Soondae again, why Jaesook and the others tricked me in Running Man?!?!

Anyway, we bought this soft sell crab thingy to fill our tummy! Nothing fancy as well, tasted better when it's serve in sushi. HAHAH

and that basically sums up Day 3!

Ending it with a VLOG again.

Day 4 would be a little more relaxing but it turns out to be a very bad day. Stay tune!

Sincerely,

Samantha Tew