[Information of AREX Station] Gyeyang Station

As Summer is approaching, school holiday and vacation is also just around the corner. Before your vacation, how about taking the Airport Railroad to visit one of the places nearby? Let's go to Gyeyang Station that is located along Ara Waterway. It is also the first Incheon subway line station in Seoul.

1. Gyeyang Station Building

Gyeyang Station (Airport Railroad Line) is wide and nicely arranged. When you get off from Airport Railroad Line, turn your head around and you will see the exit where the platform and ticket gate is. In addition, there is a toilet after the ticket gate, just like Geomam Station, so it is convenient for the passengers. There is an automated external defibrillator located in between ticket gate and escalator.

The entrance/exit of the Gyeyang Station can be easily found, as it is located next to the AREX Information Counter. There is a staff at the counter and it is not far from the station office. You can always get information if needed.

  

Beside the ticket gate, there is a vending machine whereby you can buy the ticket for Airport Railroad or recharge your transportation card. Because the ticket vending machines are all gathered at one place, it can lessen the unnecessary crowd.

  

After you get off the ticket gate, the bus information is available on the right side. Below it, you can find money changing machine and locker. Also, there is a machine for you to do simple medical check.

Outside the entrance/exit of Gyeyang Station, there is a nursery room. You may use it after you ask the staff.

  

The area outside Gyeyang Station is much wider as compared to other stations. Also, there are more places for passengers to park their bicycle and more benches to rest. There is bicycle rental shop and smoking area. At this place, you can smoke without seeing people that walk pass.

2. Facilities

Inside the station, there is With-me convenient store, Cafe Tous les Jours, Cafe Del Tren and Mat-King Eomuk whereby it can help the passengers who are hungry or people who need any items in an emergency. Note: There is special promotion in Cafe Tour les Jours (Gyeyang Station), so you can enjoy a cup of nice coffee and delicious doughnuts with good price.

In Gyeyang Station, there is an Automatic Certificate Issuance Machine and ATM that is available for deposit and withdrawal of USD. At the Automatic Certificate Issuance Machine, registration of citizenship, health and welfare, certificate of national tax and other documents can be issued and the surcharge is different according to the types of documents. However, certificate of family relationship is not available here.

<Charges for Issuance of Civil Documents Machine>

Registration of Citizenship, health and welfare, certificate of military service, certificate of national tax, certificate of education (except for University) - FREE

Local taxes details - Within Jurisdiction: KRW 800, Outside of the jurisdiction: Not available

Car - KRW300, Construction Machinery - KRW500.

Original registration of agricultural land document - KRW1,000.

<Currency available for withdrawal>

USD $100, $10, $1.

*USD $1 - only available for withdrawal via KB Network Exchange / foreign currency gifticon

*KRW10,000

<Currency available for deposit>

No limitation.

For deposit and withdrawal of USD, it is available for KRW 1mil. per transaction and KRW 6mil. per day.

(Information above as of 2017.06.12)

3. Transfer

You can transfer to Incheon Line 1 at Gyeyang Station (Airport Railroad). It is also the first station of Incheon Line 1. The transfer gate is located in between the Airport Railroad ticket gate and convenient store. You can transfer using the stairs or elevator.

Seoul Station || Nae-ga Jjimdak Restaurant (내가한찜닭 서울역점)

Jjimdak (찜닭) is one of the famous food in Korea. Have you heard of Andong Jjimdak? Andong is one of the cities in Korea and the place is famous for their traditional mask dance and jjimdak. So, what is jjimdak?

As you can see from the picture below, jjimdak is actually Korean spicy braised chicken. It has chicken, dumplings, noodles, rice cake, potatoes, onion, carrots, and other vegetables served in sweet-and-spicy soy-based sauce.

Spicy Jjimdak (Boneless Chicken) Medium - KRW25,000 

If you love spicy food, you have to try their Spicy Jjimdak. The sauce is more spicy as compared to the normal Jjimdak and it taste so delicious! However, if you are not able to take too spicy food, go for the normal Andong Jjimdak.

Also, if you are a cheese lover, it is recommended for you to try the cheese Jjimdak. You will fall in love with it.

Check out the menu below. We have translated it into English for your convenience. Price starting from KRW17,000 for Small (for 2 person), KRW25,000 for Medium (perfect for 3-4 person), and KRW 34,000-37,000 for Large.

It is very spacious inside the restaurant. For family traveling with children, this is a good place to go. (Bonus: they have baby chair too!)

 This restaurant is located in Seoul Station Exit 11. If you are transferring to KTX or other train at Seoul Station, head over to this restaurant and have your lunch or dinner before boarding. Also, many tourists are visiting Seoul Station for Seoullo 7017 or to buy food and souvenirs in Lotte Mart. How about giving this Jjimdak restaurant a try?

How to get to this restaurant?

Get off at Seoul Station (Airport Railroad Line, Seoul Subway Line 1,4) Exit 11. The restaurant is located just right outside Exit 11.

 Look out for Exit 11 signboard

Walk up the staircase

] You will see Nae-ga Jjimdak Restaurant once you get out from exit 11.

Outside the Restaurant

[Hongdae] What to Eat in Hongdae - Made by O:Z (메이드바이오즈)

There are many good restaurants in Hongdae. One of the best restaurants that we want to recommend you to visit is Made by [O:Z] Restaurant (메이드바이오즈). This place is perfect for those who love cheese. Why? Because they serve you with a few types of cheese whereby you can eat it with the meat.

This place is usually crowded during mealtime. Try to come here earlier to beat the crowd, or you might need to wait for some time during peak hours.

Types of Menu:

1 - Squid (5 types of Cheese + Toppings)

2 - Squid + meat (5 types of Cheese + Toppings)*

3 - Chicken meat (5 types of Cheese + Toppings)*

*Add KRW1,000 per person for Menu (2) and (3).

Set / Price**:

2 person - KRW 23,800

3 person - KRW 32,700

4 person - KRW 39,600

**Price as of June 2017

Spicy Level Adjustment:

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4 (Most Spicy)

There is a small pan for you to cook the cheese. You may add some meat or vegetables on top of the cheese to make a nice shape. After that, upload it on your social media accounts.

BONUS: If you upload photos on Facebook or Instagram, you may get a free drink or rice balls (주먹밥). Find out more about this event on the menu board that can be found on each table. (Or ask the staff for more information)

No idea what kind of shape to make with your cheese?

Check out their Instagram for ideas: https://www.instagram.com/made_by_oz/

Made by OZ is located on the 2nd floor.

How to get to Made by [O:Z] Restaurant?

Take the Airport Railroad Line or Seoul Subway Line 2 to Hongik University Station and get off at Exit 9. Walk towards the Hongik University main gate. The restaurant is located about 3 mins away from Hongik University main gate. Check out the map below for clearer directions.

[Information about Made by O:Z Restaurant, Hongdae]
Address: 358-36 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Contact Number: 02-3144-3922
Operating Hours: 11:00 - 22:30
Getting here: Hongik University Station (Airport Railroad AREX and Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 9
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madebyoz1/

Things to do in Hongdae on Weekend

Hongdae is one of the happening places in Seoul especially during weekend. This place is where many young people gather and hang out with friends. On weekend, it is usually very crowded. This place is not only popular among Koreans, but also among the international tourists. What are some of the things you can do in Hongdae on weekend? Let's find out now.

1) Watch Street Performances

During weekends, many talented young people will gather here and do street performances such as hip hop dance, singing, magic performances, etc. You can see many people gathering around the performers, clap hands, cheer, or sing along with them to show their support to the performers.

2) Eat Street Food

One of the must eat food when you visit Korea is the street food. In Hongdae, you can find many types of street food such as spicy rice cake (tteokbokki), fish cake (O-deng), chicken skewers (dakkochi), sweet crispy fried chicken (Dakgangjeong) and many more. How about grabbing some street food before you go to watch the street performances?

3)  Shopping

Be it cosmetics or fashion items, you can find it here in Hongdae. You can buy fashionable clothes, cute socks, accessories, souvenirs, character merchandise, cosmetics, etc. You can find many cosmetics brand such as Innisfree, Nature Republic, Tony Moly, The Face Shop, Etude House, etc. Hongdae is one of the favourite places for shopping among tourists.

 Shopping Street in Hongdae

4) Visit Themed Cafe

There are many themed cafes in Hongdae such as Kakao Friends Cafe (Ryan Cafe), Hello Kitty Cafe, Thanks Nature Cafe, etc. All the themed cafes have nice photo zones for you to take photos while you enjoy your drinks or desserts. Want to take a break from shopping? Take a rest at one of the themed cafes!

5) Try "Chimaek" (Chicken + Beer)

There are many "Chimaek" (Chicken + Beer) restaurants that operate till late night in Hongdae. "Chimaek" is a Korean word that means chicken and beer. So, as the weather is getting hotter, perhaps you can have a glass of refreshing beer to cool down your body after walking around for some time.

How to get to Hongdae?
Hongik University Station (Airport Railroad AREX and Seoul Subway Line 2).

Themed Cafe in Hongdae - Hello Kitty Cafe

Do you know that there are many themed cafes located in Hongdae? All these cafes are easily accessible by taking Airport Railroad line or Seoul Subway Line 2 to Hongik Univ. Station. Today, let's take a tour to Hello Kitty Cafe.

Exterior of Hello Kitty Cafe

It is easy to find this place because of this huge pink door. The moment you enter the door, it feels like you have entered Hello Kitty world. Then, take the stairs that leads to the cafe.

After passing through some trees, you will see the pink 2-storey building of Hello Kitty Cafe. The exterior of the cafe building is really nice for photos. Be sure to snap some photos before entering the cafe.

Greeted by Hello Kitty when you enter

Enter the cafe by using the door on the right side. Once you have entered, the staff will serve you by asking you the number of pax, and bring you to the seats. You need to place your order and make payment at the counter on first floor. After ordering your drinks/food, the staff will give you a bell. When the bell vibrates, pick up your drinks at first floor.

(Note: Every pax must order 1 drink)

Enjoy a cup of coffee by the window

The price range for drinks is KRW4,000~6,500. You can also find desserts such as cakes too.

"Cute Hello Kitty" Cafe Latte - KRW4,500

On the first floor, there is a gift shop where you can buy all the cute Hello Kitty stuff!

Hello Kitty Cafe is getting more popular especially among family traveling with children. Also, to all the Hello Kitty fans, you would definitely love this cafe.




[Information about Hello Kitty Cafe, Hongdae]
Address: 364-14, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea
Contact Number: 02-334-6570
Operating Hours: 10:00 - 22:30
Getting here: Hongik University Station (Airport Railroad AREX and Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 9
Website: http://www.hellokittycafe.co.kr/en/