Monday, May 20, 2013

KOREA; Southern Coast (Teongyeong)

Sponsored trip by Korea Tourism Organization Singapore.

If you haven, 
Busan part1,  Busan part2, 

K O R E A.
(Southern Coast)

18 - 25 April
Free Independent Traveller!
Busan - Tongyeong - Suncheon - Seoul.

First of all, i wanna give a big thank to Korea Tourism Organization Singapore for the sponsored trip to Korea! 
Tho is my Third time visiting Korea, but first time visiting the southern part of Korea! 
Covering on Southern Coast of South Korea showing our way of getting 
to our destination, having our own fun time doing free n easy! It was cold, crazy and definitely fun 
w/ the companion of my travel buddy Hpility & friendly and funny escort Grace! 

-Traveled to Teongyeong
-Ropeway Stop, Hallyeo Sudo landscape cable car
-Mt Mireuksan
-Tongyeong Dongpirang village n market.

After two great days spent in Busan, next city; Tongyeong.
Highlight on this post, Mt Mireuksan. which shares its name with the island of Mireukdo!
Cable car, walk up to Tongyeong’s highest peak, Mireuksan!!

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Subway ride from Centum station to Sasang station, exit 3.


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Turn right to Seoby Inter City Bus Terminal after alighting at Sasang station.

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Luggages, yes i love mine.

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Busan Seobu Intercity Bus Terminal.

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Two hours express highway bus to Tongyeong city.

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In the taxi towards Anchovy Hotel, our stay in Tongyeong.

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Here we are at Tongyeong Coastal Street.


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Or they also called it Tongyeong Dongpirang village.
What's special here is that mobile stalls here sells all Korean local food such as grilled cuttlefish and many more! It's a very local scene which can't really seen in the city as a foreigner it's a nice experience.

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Traditional gimbap.

(Korean Dried Seaweed Rice Rolls)
A famous shop in Dongpirang village, Tongyeong which many Korea celebrities had visited!!

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Freshly made gimbap.


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This is famous Korean Dried Seaweed Rice Rolls.


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Here we are at the highlight of Tongyeong trip!
Hallyeo Waterway Observation Cable Car.

This Hallyeo Waterway Observation Cable Car is the longest (1.975m) cable car in Korea installed on Tongyeong Mt. Mireuksan (461m above the sea)! Hallyeosudo which is known as the most beautiful waterway ever has 69 uninhabited islands and 30 inhabited islands spread out across the sea like jewels.

Now, check it out!

More details;

http://eng.tongyeong.go.kr/03/06.asp

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Hallyeo Cable Car!


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Boarding.


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A two-way cable car ticket cost at 9000 WON. 


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We get into one of the small cabins with four other people and watch as the view of the Hallyeosudo National Park got more and more spectacular with every meter we climb. 
Shortly after alighting the cable car, that's when our real challenge begins!
It took us some time to climb up the steps all the way up to the top, it was definitely tiring but a must to because there's awesome awaits you.

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The first stop,


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The view towards Hansando and Geojedo from the Mireuksan cable car on Mireukdo.


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The summit of Mt. Mireuksan!


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Am at the Summit of Mt. Mireuksan!

The Land Of Sea-Tongyeong!
Even higher than birds eye view!


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Satisfaction.
I'm at the top of the world!
Mission accomplished!
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Candid shot by Hp!

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After a whole long tiring day at the rope way,

we had a short time visiting the night Tongyeong Dongpirang market before heading back to the hotel.

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Mt Mireuksan?

Awesome.

Meanwhile, 
you can take a look at my Facebook & Instagram updates during the trip!

Next up; Suncheon part1, Naganeupseong Folk Village!
Stay Tune!




@Nchynich
With loves,
N.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

KOREA; Southern Coast (Busan part2)


Sponsored trip by Korea Tourism Organization Singapore.


If you haven, Busan part1


K O R E A.
(Southern Coast)


18 - 25 April
Free Independent Traveller!
Busan - Tongyeong - Suncheon - Seoul.

Busan, Part2!

-Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
-Nurimaru Apec House
-Nampo-dong, BIFF Plaza, Gukje Market & Jalgachu Market!

What so special about part2 in Busan is, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple!
One of my favorite place to visit throughout my whole trip!
Let me tell you abit more of Haedong Yonggungsa Temple!

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is located in the north-east of Busan. The Buddhist temple was built beside the shore which is quite unique as most temples are built in the mountains. The temple has a long history which dates back to the Goryeo Dynasty in 1376. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was destroyed during the Japanese Occupation of Korea. The temple was reconstructed in 1970 and the utmost care was taken using the original colours and designs.

The temple is located on rocks that are facing the ocean. Scattered around the temple you will see many different statues, sculptures and a stone pagoda. There are also four statues of lions which represent joy, anger, sadness and happiness.


Now it's pictures, show & tell time!
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Escort Grace, Hp & Myself!
Off we go!

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I love this machine note exchange, it's so fun!!

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How to get to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple:
Traveled from where i stayed, Centum to Haeundae Station!
Take line 2 to Haeundae station and leave exit 7. Get on bus 181 and get off at Haedong Yonggungsa Temple.
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The waffle i love selling at the entrance of Haedong Yonggungsa Temple!

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Here we are, finally at
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple!

Opening Hours / Admission
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple 
is open from 04:00 am – 19:00 pm everyday of the year.
Admission:
Free to all.
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The view you'll see after passing by a tunnel, we were delighted with the beauty of the temple.
The sight overlooking the ocean is magnificent!
Nature beautiful that's all i can say.

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Surrounding the temple, you can find tons of little Buddha statues in different sizes and colors. 
They were really cute and interesting.

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Nearby the main hall and a prayer hall, you can see a very large golden dharma.

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Ascending from a high stairs is the location of the massive statue of Bodhisattva, Goddess of Mercy. 

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Golden pigs!

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A full picture of the temple within the rocky shoreline.

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The Pagoda Tower of Traffic safety!

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Donated, prayed for traffic safety!
Goes out to all the drivers out there!


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x statue of twelve zodiac signs. x

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My zodiac, Monkey!
Monkey king, hope you brings me good-luck for eternity!
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Divine Sea God of East Sea.

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Palm chair!

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I love this picture!

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View outside of thNurimaru Apec House!

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Omg, can you believe this?! 
Bee Cheng Hiang found in Korea!!!

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A photo with the Korean Officers to end the post!

Meanwhile, 
you can take a look at my Facebook & Instagram updates during the trip!

Next up;  Tongyeong!
Took a rope-way and visited the Korean villages!
Stay Tune!




@Nchynich
With loves,
N.