Chapter 10 : Crazy Trip to Busan, Korea

Yeah~~~ Busan!!! Korea!!!

Second largest City in Korea. Wahaha..Thanks God I have the opportunity to explore there^^

I go there from Seoul with Free Shuttle Bus.

If you want more about the Free bus , you can go to here.

Hehe, I am alone, but I do not feel Lonely, hehe... Is this my Merit? haha

First of all I wish to introduce this place.

Busan Cinema Center

Why I recommend? It is because there is something interesting's going on.

But I think it is only for a certain period.

I love it so much!!!

Movie Characters Models Exhibition

Check it out. hehe...

Spiderman... Argh, you are amazing one or not the amazing one? O.o Haha

Screaming~~~  ... Terminator!!! So real... O.O

Then this is my favourite!!! 

Predator Vs Alien!!!

Predator. Look Extremely authentic.

Alien, Sooooo fantastic!!! Argh!!! Don't attack me ya ><

There are many many more, I will post all the photos in Facebook. Hehe^^

Next Station, Pukyong National University

Why Go Busan, I need to visit Pukyong University??? 

Because here is my illegal and free living place. haha... ^^

Tall and huge Residential Buildings... Wao! Haha

Here they are!!! My crazy UM Friends!!! Argghhhh...In Korea!!! haha

Exchange Students from UM to Pukyong University.
Beloved Siau Hui,CCC,Iris,ChamYew and MeiYee.

 So Happy to meet them ^^ Thanks Guys.

I can Speak Mandarin all the Time, Wakaka!!!

Without Wasting time, we go Busan Tower.

Although it is closed earlier, we still have lots of Fun ^^ Hehe...

 5 little Cute People. hehe

Then What we do? Hmmphhh... Korean Barbecue!!! 

 The shop is not very expensive and is near to Pukyong University. The taste is quite Good also. Love it! 

 Look so attractive and delicious... Yummy!!!

And we drink this. hehe... SoJu??? I think so... Hehe... like wine, but alcohol content is Low.

It is rather nice and not expensive. hehe

_________________________________________________________________________________

The Next day~~~

Nice Weather in the morning!!! Let's Go 

Haeundae Beach

This Beach is the selling point of Busan, it is clean and very comfortable. I love Sea!!! 

The water is so cold, I don't know why. haha... Jump into it, we will be freezed 0.o 

 The wave looks beautiful and it keeps wetting us. haha

 6 Adorable People Trip to Haeundae Beach.

 Of course lar, We Jump high high to reach for the star. haha... 

Thanks Siau Hui for the photo la.^^

Okie, Raining + Enough with the beach already.

Let's go

Shinsegae 

( The LARGEST Department Store in THE WORLD)

But we shop well in Lotte Duty Free store next to it. haha...

Shinsagae's things are too high class already la...>< ...

Another Selling point in Busan Now... In Shinsagae Level 6. 

Madame Tussauds Busan

Can We call it " Wax Muzeum" ? hehe

 9000 Won for the entrance. It is small but we can take thousands of photos inside. hehe

See, They are very authentic right?

Michael Jackson...

Super Handsome David Beckham

 I will share more photos in Facebook too ^^.

It is time to have a rest... haha...

Exhausted, but we supper with Korean Tasty Fried Chicken. Hehe...Yummy3. 

 Korean Fried Chicken is really really really not bad haha... 

I recommend to taste the Fried Chicken with the special Red Sauce on it. Super Nice. I lost the photos. :p

The Last night in Busan,

I do not want to waste the chance to see the fantastic Diamond Bridge,

So I do a crazy thing with YS Ong. haha... walk to there in rain. 40 minutes... Kill me...>< haha

Gwangan Bridge and Beach

 This place is another Selling Point in Busan. Must Go... It will be two-fold better if not raining...hehe.

The night view is really impressive. hehe... 

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Third Day~~ (T.T) Last day...

Yeah, I take a photo with my class Genius and homework provider. JiaYen^^

Last hangout with the crazy people in  Busan...hehe...

The second last station:

Jalcachi Fish Market

( One of the Selling points of Busan - SeaFood Paradise)

There are Big Fish, Big octopus, Big crab, every sea creature there is BIG! haha

Every fish monger there is almost selling the same things... 

It is hard to imagine how they can survive. hehe... 

Impressive view of all fish-selling in there.

Then of course la... we go for Sea Food Feast. haha... 

The seafood is so fresh and delicious. ^^

After the terrifying typhoon, we go to the 

BIFF ( Busan International Film Festival ) 

 Nothing very special here I think. Just some famous actors had been here.

And it is the location of Film Festival^^

Sob Sob. It is  time for me to go back already T.T

Farewell Photo :

What I can say is, I really enjoy the trip.

With Hiao-Friends and beautiful scenery in Busan, I do not regret to spend 5 hours journey to there.

Thanks my dearest Friends. 

This trip is one of the most happiest moment in Korea. ^^

Busan is a Great Place!

To be continued...

Chapter 9 : Free Shuttle Bus to Busan Korea

Yeah~ I come back from Busan Using Free Shuttle Bus!!! Wakaka...

Dun envy me ya ^^

Why I can get Free Shuttle bus? 

Am I VIP ? I hope so... But actually it is free for all foreigners. Teheee

Busan is really a nice place, It is the second largest City in Korea.
Its beaches are extremely well known and impressive.

Nah, I share with you guys...

http://english.visitkoreayear.com/english/benefit/benefit_07_01_01.asp 

Go to the website and choose the dates you want to go Busan From Seoul.

From Seoul, It will depart at 8am in the morning @  Dongwha Duty Free Shop in Gwanghwanum

and it will stop at Lotte Hotel Busan (Seomyeon, Busan) 

Then when go back to Seoul From Busan?

4pm (Better be there at 340pm) at same place - Lotte Hotel Busan

Erm, Usually you cannot get the ticket as everyone booked and confirmed, but... 

It turns out to be almost empty ( I am not sure whether I am blessed or lucky )

That day, the bus has only 9 people. (Going to Busan)

But, Coming back journey from Busan to Seoul on Sunday are almost occupied. ><

So, Since there are FREE tickets for Foreigners, Just Go for it.

Remember to Book the ticket first so that your name is ON THE LIST.
After booking the ticket, You can go to the departure location and wait. If there is any empty seat, then you can take the Free Shuttle Bus. (25 seats for Shuttle Bus to Busan)

Any enquiry, please ask me ... I am willing to answer. Hehe.

To be Continued... (Busan Crazy Trip)

Drum Tao - Art of Drum Tour 2012 at Plenary Hall KLCC

Drum is not unusual or uncommon nowadays.

What we need to do is to sign up the music class and that's it.

The common Drums are everywhere.

BUT!!! Good News is!!!

Drum Tao 

is coming to Malaysia to Stun All Malaysians!!!

What?!! 

What is Drum Tao??? 

Established in 1993, Drum Tao continues to create an entirely new art form that is modern yet retains a sense of nostalgia. Enthralling and mesmerising their audiences world-wide, the Japanese drum’s intense and powerful beat underpins a musical message that penetrates deep into the hearts of audiences.

Drum Tao is world class entertainment at the highest level. It is an innovative contemporary Japanese production that has thrilled audiences with this ground-breaking presentation and one-of-a-kind show.

The end result is mind-blowing martial arts married with mesmerising music, coupled with the musicians’ physical fitness, dynamism and extraordinary synchronicity, make them human rarities.

 After playing to audiences of more than 5 million, in 400 cities in 17 countries that include Switzerland, Denmark, Israel, USA, Australia, Spain, Belgium, UK and Germany, critically-acclaimed Drum Tao, will explode onto the KL stage with its eclectic mix of dance and martial arts as the dynamic and innovative Japanese performers beat their Wadaiko Drums.

Finally Drum Tao is coming to Malaysia!!!

Do not miss the Chance Guys!!!

Feel interested? 

You can grab yourselves (with family, couple or friends) tickets through the Following Website.

http://www.ticketpro.com.my/jnp/theatre/musical/884843-drum-tao-art-of-drum-2012.html

OR

www.facebook.com/establishevents

Here got Video for you too ^^

Another Good News!!!

15% early bird promotion if purchased before 20 July.

So, what you are waiting for?

Go and book the tickets

Experience the impressive, spectacular, artistic and world-class performance,

Drum Tao

Chapter 8 : The Biggest Church in The World - Yoido Full Gospel Church@Seoul

Owh~ A church in Korea. And What's Special about it??? O.o

Emm, Good Question...

Yoido Full Gospel Church

A Blessed Church with

12 services with multiple languages! @@

800,000 Church Members!! Fainted...

Each service/worship has 7000+++ People attend!!!

Yeah~ That's it :

Main Sanctuary of the Church!

It looks like a stadium right? haha

Right in front of the sanctuary, there is a BIG Cross!!!

To give a clearer picture of the Biggest Church, I take this photo:

As you can see, all the above buildings are part of the church!!! WalaoA!!!

There are Huge Sunday School, Giant administration Office, BookStore, Chapels and others.

Let's Go to join the Service ^^

What's making the church more special and blessed is,

There are several language translations for the whole sermon and worship! OMG.

English, Mandarin, Indonesian/Malay, Japanese and so on. 

International and welcoming everyone from all over the world... 

Here is the main sanctuary: 

I am in the second floor, foreigner area.

We are led there with warm welcome.

 This is really astonishing and Bravo!!! 

When they pray and sing, the voice is marvelously loud and powerful. haha 

There are two Screens projecting what's happening in the sanctuary and one screen for translation.

The following is What I really love

The Choir! haha... 

So harmonious and sweet. Praising Lord with their Souls. 

 There is not only piano/organ, but Orchestra!!! Amazing!!!

Few hundreds people are singing hymn. And Full Gospel Church has several such Choir teams!

Nah, This is the translator ^^

There are several channels, 1 is English, 3 is Mandarin and so on...hehe. Nice! And High Tech.

Sermon, Scripture reading and others are all translated.

After the service, we( new foreign comers ) attend an international briefing regarding the church. Hehe

There are several services,

7am, 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm on Sunday.

7am and 3pm are English Service

while 9am, 11am and 1 pm are international ones, translation provided.

 I wish to meet the church founder, Rev. David Yonggi Cho.

But he is busy with oversea ministry. 

But I meet the new church leader, Rev. Yong Hoon Lee.^^

How to go? 

Go the subway line 9, National Assembly station, go Exit no. 1. 

Walk straight towards the Han River, you will see the majestic church^^

It is  located in Yoido, Seoul, Korea.

By the way, the Church also has their Radio channel and Newspaper!!! 

O. M. G!!!

May God continue to bless this church and bring salvation to people.

Amen.

To be continued...

Chapter 7 : Majestic Palace - Gyeongbokgung

Grey Sky with countless water droplets.

Yup, it is a raining rain ... OMG!!!

Never mind, I am still dedicated to visit the historical Palace in Seoul. 

Gyeongbokgung

Main Royal Palace and Heart of the Joseon Dynasty for 500 years.

Wao, why I know? From tourist guide book.. wakaka.

We only see those buildings in Korean Drama. 

Thanks God, I have the chance to touch and feel it. hehe... ^^

Due to the rain, the quality of photos are affected... T.T Whatever. hehe

Guards? hehe... ancient one... 

There should be sort of  marching performance,

but due to the rain, they only show simple position shifting. 

"Come on, kill me la..." haha... <evil laugh>

See, Magnificent and Majestic !!! 

The inner part of the beautiful palace:

Only see this in Drama... Love this photo feel : 

My house? haha...

This is awesome too, my home, haha

Yah, this is the best view!!! haha... 

Nice right? I love this very much...

The Area is Huge and there are several palaces too.

This Gyeongbokgung entrance fee is 3000 Won. Affordable and worthy.

Advice : Go on sunny day and bring the most pro camera there. hehe

Beside this, there is 

The National Folk Museum of Korea

 No camera allowed. hehe...

The museum is ... not bad not bad... Historical Stuffs inside...^^

Outer view:

Demonstration of earlier age street in Korea.

Hmm...Done with the palace... and then? 

Of course Go

Gwanghwamun Square

It is just In front of the main gate of the palace ^^

These two statues lead me to another interesting spots :

The Story of King Sejong and The Story of Admiral Yi Sunshin

Multimedia Presentation with Multiple Screen^^ 

If I am not wrong...

King Sejong is the creator of Korean Language.

Reasons? hehe... Google it lar ~

Knee~~~ I am the King now!!! 

I want Chatime and Cheese Cake!!! Immediately! haha

Ship of the Admiral

Let's Jump!!! to the next location:

Near to Cheonggye Plaza

There are some booths selling things and a river just beside the spiral tower.

View at night

And this marks the end of the half-day under the rain trip to Gwanghwamun.

Just use Subway Orange line to GyeongBokGung Station...^^

Okie. Back to dorm and watch Korean Drama. Rooftop Prince!!! Addicted...

To be continued...