Saturday, 20 December 2014

Travelogue #2 Everland - How to get there!

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Obtained these information from Overland website. When I googled map it says, 2 hours approximate to reach Everland if take bus 5002 and M5107 from Seoul. However, the information provided by Everland is only 40-50mins. 

Update you once I am there!





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**Information sourced from Everland

Public Transportation

Metropoilitan Subway

  • Transfer to Yongin Ever Line at Giheung Station on Bundang Line!
  • - It takes 30 minutes from Giheung Station to Jeondae Everland Station (last stop) on Yongin Ever Line. 
  • - You can take the shuttle bus (free of charge) from Yongin Ever Line and go to Everland or Caribbean Bay. 
  • - Ever Line operation hours 05:30~23:30 
subway
☞ In this page:
- Yongin Ever Line is not shown.
- Estimated time and fee can be calculated.

Bus from Seoul

  • Regular bus
bus
  • Shuttle Bus 1
  • - Time: Approx. 40~50 minutes
  • - Bus fare: 12,000 won (round trip)
  • - Call center: 82-32-322-7001 / 82-31-919-1244  * Prior booking required *
  • - Site link: http://www.daesungtour.co.kr/sub3.php
RouteDepartureTimeBus Stop
Seoul->EverlandHotel Seokyo
(Hongik Univ.)		09:00
10:00		The front gate
(Exit No.9)
Shinchon09:10
10:10		Exit No.5
Seoul City Hall09:30
10:30		Exit No.5
Dongdaemun History
& Culture Park		09:50
10:50		Exit No.11
Jongno 3 ga09:40Exit No.12
Everland->SeoulEverland18:00
21:00		Parking lot No.5
(Platform No.7~8)
  • Shuttle Bus 2
  • - Time: Approx. 40~50 minutes
  • - Bus fare: 12,000 won (round trip) * Prior booking required *
  • - Call center: 82-10-4718-7440 / 82-2-778-6212
  • - Site link: http://7331078.wix.com/everlandshuttlebus
RouteDepartureTimeBus Stop
Seoul->EverlandMyeong-Dong
Shinsegae Dept. store		09:30Shinsegae department
store bus stop (No. 143)
Myeong-Dong
Tourist Information Center		10:00KEB Bank AirBus
shuttle stop
Itaewon10:20Exit No.4
Sinsa10:30Exit No.5
Sinnonhyeon10:35Exit No.6
Gangnam10:40Exit No.6
Everland->SeoulEverland18:30Group bus turning place

    Tuesday, 16 December 2014

    Travelogue #1 Seoul Korea Winter 2015 Ski Tips and Review Compilation List

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    SKI REVIEW 

    My comprehensive list of top 5 nearest to Seoul Ski choice. Review in terms of price, how to get there (duration) and compilation of blogger experiences. These compilation is to suit my need where; no stay over required and cater of 2 pax.



    Source from KTO
    BearTown

    Per Pax price information
    Price Lift : 52,000 won
    Price Class : 50,000 won (1:5) / 70,000 won (personal coach with Shoun as linked below)
    Price Ski Rental : 30,000 won
    Price Sled : 22,000 won
    Location : 2 hours from Insa-Dong
    Operating Hours
    Daytime 09:00-16:30 
    Morning 09:00-13:00 
    Afternoon 12:30-16:30 
    Evening 18:30-24:00 (except on Fridays, Saturdays and national holidays / the time is subject to change for snow maintenance.) 
    Midnight 20:00-24:00 (except on Fridays, Saturdays and national holidays / the time is subject to change for snow maintenance.) 
    Daybreak 24:00-04:00 (except on Fridays, Saturdays and national holidays)
    Open from : 4 Dec 2014
    Directions
    From Gangbyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 2, Exit 4) 
    - From exit 4, cross the street and walk to the right. Cross the street again to find the bus stop. 
    - Take Bus 11 (강변역A) and get off at Bears Town (베어스타운) Bus Stop (approx. 1hr 38min).
    - First bus 6:05 / Last bus: 00:20 / Interval: 15-20min

    Review here and Source here
    Korean Good Looking Coach ~ here




    Source: KTO

    Jisan Forest

    Per Pax price information
    Price Lift : 35,000 -65,000won (various according to timing)
    Price Class : 35,000 -65,000won 
    Price Ski Rental : 20,000 won
    Price Sled : not stated
    Location : 2.5 hours from Insa-Dong

    Operating Hours
    Full-day 09:00 ~ 17:00
    Morning 10:00 ~ 15:30
    Afternoon 12:30 ~ 17:00

    Click here for more info.

    Directions- The bus runs every 20 minutes from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. Take this bus and get off at Icheon coach bus terminal. Then take Bus No. 12 from Icheon and get off at Jisan Resort.(40 min )
    - Take City Coach Bus No.9800 at Gangnam Station(exit No.7) or Yangjae Station(Yangjae bus station).
    (bus- 9:00~13:00 every hour/ 15:00/16:00/17:30/19:00/20:00)

    Review here and here and here
    Daily tour here and here which cost 145,000 ~ 150,000won (all in)


    Source : KTO


    Konjiam Resort

    Per Pax price information
    Price Lift : Not Found
    Price Class :  Not Found
    Price Ski Rental : Not Found
    Price Sled : Not Found
    Location : 2.5 hours from Insa-Dong

    Operating Hours
    Mon - Fri 9am Sat - Sun 7am
    Closing 4am everyday
    ** As at 16/12/2014 there is no announcement from the FB page that the slope is open :( and so no rate available
    Click here for more info.

    Tips
    This ski place have 2 unique things to offer
    1. It has a Me-Time that works like a clock in ticket. You pay according to the time spend in the ski resort! Well, it does not really benefit me since I am a tourist that travel a mile there just for ski purposes.
    Weekdays:
    One-time - 10,000won
    2hrs - 34,000won
    3hrs - 42,000won
    4hrs - 48,000won
    6hrs - 62,000won
    8hrs - 70,000won

    Weekend:
    One-time - 10,000won
    2hrs - 40,000won
    3hrs - 49,000won
    4hrs - 56,000won
    6hrs - 72,000won
    8hrs - 80,000won
    2. It can accommodate 7,000 people once (good and bad - I don't like crowd)

    DirectionsFrom Exit #1 at Gangbyeon Station (Subway Line 2) take Bus No.1113-1, and get off at Gonjiam Terminal. (곤지암터미널) **
    OR
    From Exit #6 at Jamsil Station take Bus No. 500-1,
    OR
    From Exit #7 of Gangnam Station, take Bus No. 500-2.

    ** Get off at Gonjiam Terminal and take a taxi to Konjiam Resort (10~15 mins, about 8,000 to 10,000 won)

    Free shuttle bus also available there!
    * Shuttle bus schedule: 09:30-20:30, 1 hour intervals (no bus at 12:30 & 18:30)

    Review here
    Daily tour #notfound
    Source: Travel CNN
    Source: Travel CNN

    Yangji Pine

    Per Pax price information
    Price Lift : 50,000 - 75,000won
    Price Class :  70,000won (2 hrs)
    Price Ski Rental : 30,000 - 39,000won
    Price Sled : 32,000 - 47,000won
    Admission Price: 387,000 - 495,000won
    Location : 2.5 hours from Insa-Dong

    Operating Hours
    Morning 09:00-13:00
    Afternoon 13:00-17:00
    Evening Zone 1 18:20-23:20
    Evening Zone 2 18:50-23:20
    Night 22:00-03:00
    All-night 24:00-05:00
    Full-day 09:00-17:00
    Daybreak Zone 1 18:20-03:00
    Daybreak Zone 2 18:50-03:00
    Night to Dawn 22:00-05:00
    Afternoon to Night 13:00-23:20
    Afternoon to Dawn 18:30-05:00

    ※ Times are subject to change.
    ※ 1 Zone slopes: Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue
    ※ 2 Zone slopes: Avec, Challenge, Challenge Plus

    Directions
    From Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus bound for Yongin via Yangji.
    Get off at Yangji Terminal, and take a shuttle bus or a taxi to Yangji Pine Resort.

    OR
    From Yongin Intercity Bus Terminal, take a shuttle bus or a taxi to Yangji Pine Resort.

    Review 
    Daily tour here which cost 75,000 - 95,000 won (30mins lesson only)
    Source: KTO

    My verdict:

    Bears Town is good if you want to have a plain experience of ski. It is near, decent and reasonable price.

    Jisan is a little bit further, priced almost like Bears Town. Nothing much to brag about.

    Yanji Pine is something that you would want to go for - better quality ski experience due to the slope and space they offer. More price, further but still acceptable distance. If you intend to spend more time on ski - go for this. Better still, spend a night there for night ski too!

    Will be updating my experience soon :)

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