Korea Trip Day 3

We started our 3rd day even earlier as we had to catch a morning flight back to Seoul Gimpo Airport, taking T'way Airlines. Breakfast was not as luxurious as yesterday's. We were taken to 富豪, which we had dinner on our first night, to have abalone porridge. The abalone pieces were in small bits, so I did not take any photo of. We were also served with complimentary dim sums of steamed dumplings and soft pau.

Steamed dumplings and pau. The dumplings tasted bland, but the pau texture was good. It was very soft.

There we went again~~ Flying~~

Caught a shot with Korean Air Hostess who I find quite good-looking. :D

Once we got to Seoul, we were brought for lunch first, having 春川炒雞排.

春川炒雞排. Stir-frying process. A mix of mainly chicken pieces, rice cake and cabbage.

The way we were taught to eat. Wrapped in lettuce including the side dishes provided and their sauce. Yummy!

Done with eating it with fresh lettuce, another method to enjoy the dish was to add in rice and some seaweed slices and tadaa~ Here came the fried rice! Very nice too!

1st Destination: Nami Island 南怡島Completed our lunch, we were ready to take off to the famous Nami Island 南怡島 where shots of the famous drama, "Winter Sonata 冬季恋歌" was taken. To get to Nami Island, we had to get on board a ~15mins ferry ride.

Upon reaching, there were many nicely designed signboards and shops. 

3rd Group Photo - 南怡島

Upon reaching, our tourist guide did not give us any time to take any pics along our way until we reached the main spot.

So, here we were! At the famous Winter Sonata's filming spot!

Taking turns in group for photo-shooting here, we were given time to snapshot places around the island.

I'm so tiny!

Haha!

;)

Now you know where I took my Title Background from. :P

Lovely yellow leaves. Autumn feel! But it's kinda stinky cos of the fallen ginkgo. 

Introduced by our guide to try this hot steaming red bean white pau (1000 KRW). Slurps~

We were the first group to get back to the desired waiting spot.

Cute ferry

At the entrance

My tourist guide bought me this coffee! So good! I mean the coffee. =P

2nd Destination: 春川明洞

After Nami Island, we headed to 春川明洞, in which the first stall we encountered was the famous Fat Mama Fruits House 胖阿姨水果店. She was there to greet us. However, her painful leg prevented her from entertaining us, so her daughter did all the servings. Served us with delicious fresh fruits like strawberries and pears. The dried persimmon was very good too. We bought the dried persimmons packets as souvenirs and one big packet of strawberries (20,000 KRW).

胖阿姨水果店

Carried on with some shopping at the street with the help of some bargaining from our tourist guide and we bought a ear cover for just 3,000 KRW, which would cost around RM10. In Kuching, the cheapest we could get I think would be RM30 and the quality would not be that good. Visiting a nearby bakery store next to 胖阿姨水果店, we were buying some pastries which we found them tempting.

Got this (1,500 to 2,000 KRW) as we were told that this was their hottest-selling item. Very soft baked bun with red bean and chewy custard inside. Yum yum!

3rd Destination: 大浦巷海鲜市场 

It was cold and dark despite it's only 6pm, so we just took a short time to walk around. The stalls were distributed into 2 buildings, selling wet and fresh seafood, and cooked food.

What's this??

Bargaining~~

Cooked seafood

Dealing with the merchants

Having fried rice wrapped in fresh squid (5,000 KRW). No regrets!! So good!!

Off next we were taken for dinner.

Our dining place, but we were not seated here. Instead we were having dinner on the other corner with chairs.

Our Dinner! Steamboat consisting of seafood.

Done with a big tummy, we headed straight to our hotel at Sorak - Daemyung Sorak Resort.

We were given rooms with korean sleep on the floor. Looks like a house to me as there is a dining place with stoves etc.

What I did first when we got back to the hotel. ENJOYING STRAWBERRIES!

After settling down, we walked our way to the hotel's grocery store. Here I was hunting for snacks. :P

Got myself ice cream again. Almond Pistachio Flavor Ice Cream (~1,000 KRW). Tasted weird. >.<

Done for our 3rd day! Time for bed, sleeping in korean style tonight on the warm heated floor! :D

Korea Trip Day 2

Receiving morning call as early as 620am, we were ready to breakfast at 7am. 

Having buffet breakfast at the hotel. As Tameus Hotel has a big compound, including golfing facilities, we had to take a short ride to the hotel's restaurant for breakfast.

Delicious foods especially the marinated squids!

:) 

1st Destination: O'sulloc Tea Museum 绿茶博物馆

Outside of the musuem

Beautiful tea sets to consume your green tea with.

Drying the tea leaves.

Anyone want some tea??

Trying out the (left)Green Tea Yogurt Ice Cream (5,500 KRW) & (right)Green Tea Ice Cream (4,500 KRW) recommended by our tourist guide. So good!! Love the one without the yogurt. The green tea was so fragrant.

After a short visit in the museum, we walked our way across the road to visit the green tea plantations.

O'sulloc's signature big tea cup. 

Strong wind! Jeju Island is famous for strong wind. So it's either you get your hair really messed up or hair blown in the correct direction ↑.

2nd Destination: Jeju Orange Selling Place

This was where we were brought to. Could not read a word from it >.<

Jeju Hallabong Oranges. 

Were given some free samples. Nice orangy snacks. They have chocolates, rice bar etc.

Beautiful place

3rd Destination: Seongsan Ilchulbong 城山日出峰
Done with the oranges purchasing and given some sour tasting oranges by our tourist guide along our way, we finally got to Seongsan Ilchulbong 城山日出峰. This is a very touristy destination as it was formed from the sea due to volcanic eruption and it is one of UNESCO World Heritage. Besides, the place is really nice and people can do some climbing here to burn off some fats.

View of the peak from below

2nd Group photo - 城山日出峰

Posing with Dol Hareubang. These statues are to be seen everywhere in Jeju Island which are believed to offer protection against demons and fertility.

Chubby me~

Making a climb to the peak!

Nice place to capture some photos along our way up!

View of Jeju Island from the top. 

✌✌ Finally reached the top! It was really tiring~ Only 4 of us made it to the peak which included me and my dad.

We rushed down in 10-15mins time as we were given time limit by our tourist guide, but being amused by the nice scene along the coast below, we took our sweet time taking pics there. =p~

The other 2 - mother and son who made it to the peak and here we were together at the shore

Me with the cute aunty there selling seafoods

4th Destination: Seopjikoji Church 涉支可地
Located not far from Seongsan Ilchulbong 城山日出峰, we were taken to Seopjikoji Church 涉支可地 which is the world's closest church to the beach. The place got really famous due to the drama "All-In". 

With our tourist guide.

Shredding grilled squids (5,000 KRW) on the spot.

A lot of squids~~

Drying squids 

Apart from oranges and seafood, Jeju is also very famous for its black pig. After visiting the scenic places, off we went for lunch!

In front of the restaurant. 

Our lunch!! Very very delicious Heukdwaeji-gui (Grilled pork from Jeju's native black pigs)! Should never miss this dish when you visit Jeju Island.

5th Destination: Seongeup Folk Village 城邑民俗村
After a satisfying lunch, Seongeup Folk Village 城邑民俗村was our next stop. This was also the place where the famous Korean drama "大长今" was shot. 

We were given thorough introduction about the place and their cultures and toured around the village by one of the villagers there.

The BLACK PIGGY

Their Traditional Houses made with stones and mud

6th Destination: Jungang Underground Shopping Center
Spent just half an hour walking in this underground mall as we were not planning to do any shopping here.

7th Destination: Yongdusan 龙头岩
Despite the cold and windy evening, we made our way to Yongdusan 龙头. As it was really crowded and cold, we quickly took our shot of the stone which was claimed to grant your wishes. 

Street foods sold around the area. Looks delicious as we were hungry. :P

8th Destination: Mysterious Road 神秘道路

Mysterious Road also known as Dokkaebi Road is famous as it gives people an illusion that water flows uphill or car would move uphill even if it is powered off (moving against gravity). Due to the layout of the surrounding lands, a downhill area will appear to be uphill. As it was dark that time, we did not go down, but only experiencing in our bus with the engine turned off. 

Up next would definitely be our dinner!

Having Chinese Food for dinner. Still tasted a little bit Korean thou.. HEHE..

Got myself this very nice Honeydew Ice Cream (~1000 KRW) from the nearby convenience store, G25. Really good! Must try!