SHIKIMIKIE: What to do in Seoul
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Showing posts with label What to do in Seoul. Show all posts

Saturday, 21 May 2016

Lotte World | When in Seoul

May 21, 2016 0
Lotte World | When in Seoul







Lotte World! I know it's kind of lame to look forward to going an amusement park when going to a different country and stuff but I was really looking forward to this particular trip. 











It's my first time going here and it seems like they were having some sort of a parteh.











We weren't able to enter this one. But would like to try soon. I can only imagine my sisters going wild on this. The whole place will go wild actually. 










It has been said that Lotte World is the largest indoor amusement park and I can see why. It's pretty big and kind of dense so there's really a lot of things to do. 









They also have an outdoor park which has all the scary rides. Too bad we didn't ride. Also, I have no idea whose castle this belongs to. 











Tower selfie







Kiddie ride because apprently, friend kind of gave up on scary rides already. This is our very first ride and this literally gave me headache for a while. The circle is fairly small so that means you turn around faster, right? Yeah. Then! Gracious goodness with my hips. I actually thought I couldn't fit in but I did.











Best photobomber ever








We rode this Atlantis thing though. Also probably the longest queue among those that we rode. Not even half of Disneyland's. It said that it's a 45 minute wait but we were able to ride less than that. And yes, I did time.  










We entered Snow White's Castle as well. I wish it was wider though. Also, not for adults because who would be happy to climb up a flight of stairs. 







The Castle








My Peter Pan and Wendy Darling. Can I just say? Totally not expecting to see him there. Not complaining.











With the Captain Hook





Alice 








When we went out the park, it's kind of hot so we had these. Mango and Strawberry slurpees. 








Also, we were intrigued by this. It said Chicken Cola and we thought it's just its flavor so when I ordered, I was expecting a normal chicken but the guy there pointed the straw and I was like, what? But got it anyway. It happened to be this. So cool! 













We also had these dumplings with kimchi stuff. So good actually. 












They also have a 3D art museum based on the Egyptian time and it's awesome. They have tombs, and all that. This bitterness is my favorite. 







The Ship is Sailing





The Castle at night 








Much like Disneyland, they also have their night parade. It was beautiful. 











I really enjoyed Lotte World. I do recommend you checking it out! Lotsa fun. I wish I rode more though. Ciao!

Tuesday, 17 May 2016

Seoul Tower | When in Seoul

May 17, 2016 1
Seoul Tower | When in Seoul





When I graduated in university, I kept a journal where I would want to go when I'm in Seoul and stuff that has something to do with the travel in general. I remember that I wanted to walk my way up this tower entrance. Wrong! 










I'm so glad I knew better! First, we don't have much time. Second, we don't really know how. Third, buddy's feet hurt. Fourth, it's so hassle and mataas at ayaw namin mapagod. Hahaha so yeah riding the cable car up was the best decision we've made that time. 






Cable Car Selfie



Hello Tower







It's a tower above a mountain so you know it's really pretty high up there. This one is the view from when we got out the cable car. Already pleasing, right?







Seoul Sunset







Love locks! Couples usually lock their whatever here in hope that no one's gonna be able to break through it or something. I wonder how many souls regret what they did before. I mean, I'm pretty positive that the locks there and the promises made are not up to date. I'm not bitter in any sense. Come to think of it. 










It's actually so overrated that they just lock it wherever they see fit. Hahaha






Seoul Tower



                   Love Locks and Seoul Tower



Selfie 





So yeah when you reach the end of the cable car ride, that's actually where the entrance of the Tower is. Hola! 










They do have different promos available and we got the one with popcorn and drink. They even serve beers there for some reason. 






Seoul Tower selfie



Selfie again




Gorgeous view







I actually really planned to go at around this time so I could have a look at it from different perspectives. Beautiful.







Seoul City at night





It's also interesting how they keep the nature going in here. You can see patches of unlighted places and it's cool. Can't really complain. Keep it up! 










Seoul Tower is definitely a good place to visit. I suggest you do it at least once. Take a lot of pictures while you're at it too! :) 











Seoul Tower Selfie


War Memorial of Korea | When in Seoul

May 17, 2016 0
War Memorial of Korea | When in Seoul







I kind of like history and it's only because when I was in highschool, I can perfect a test from my class or something. Easy to memorize, no computations involved. 












Totally got nothing to do with why we went here. We went here because apparently, according to my friend TripAdvisor it's the #1 thing to do when in Seoul. Yup. Didn't see that coming?










It's a cool place! Like, no sarcasm or anything, I swear. It really is.










Also, free admission! :)










This captured my attention. Because I think it's true in a lot of ways. And it's sad if you think about it. But that's how it goes. Like people at work, they always say I'm lucky because I'm still free. Free of obligations and that I don't have my own family and all that jazz. They're right. Because unlike them, I work for my own survival. They do it for someone else. I think I should enjoy my "freedom" more then. While it's free. 










Did you know that it is mandatory for guys to enter the military in Korea? Quite interesting, huh? 












This park is also very near the American Base and so I am thinking that this is mostly about that war. Maybe. Was there even?! Hahaha






Azaleas though




United States Air Force







This scared the hell out of me. I was like, are those real men? But nope! 






Missiles 








Then we enter the hall and it's cool to have a glance at what happened to the country before. They even have there a long long list of the soldiers who fought before. It's very nice to commemorate those who fought for their freedom and stuff. Also kind of tech-y inside. 





Yas.








I mean, if you have time to spare, even though if you're not into this kind of thing, it's a nice place to visit. You have nothing to lose. Plus! It's conveniently near the touristy spots of Seoul so I'm guessing it's near your hotel as well. Do check out! Ciao!