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Eat in Hongdae | Babjangin Pork Stew Restaurant (밥장인 돼지찌개)

When someone talks about Korean food, what is the first Korean food that comes into your mind? Kimchi? Pork Meat? Fried Chicken? :)

If you have been to Korea, you know that every restaurant serves kimchi as side dish. In fact, Koreans make many kind of food using kimchi as one of the ingredients - such as Kimchi Stew, Kimchi Pancake, Kimchi Fried Rice, etc.

If you like spicy food, you must try Kimchi Stew when you visit Korea! Other than Kimchi Stew, what else should you try? This time, we want to recommend Pork Stew in Babjangin Pork Stew Restaurant (밥장인 돼지찌개) Hongdae branch that is located near #AREX Line - Hongik University Station!

What is Pork Stew? Similar to Kimchi Stew, they put pork meat, together with tofu (bean curd), chilli powder, etc.

Pork Stew 돼지찌개

Babjangin Pork Stew Restaurant (밥장인 돼지찌개)

If you refer to the photo above, you can see the red chili sign. You can adjust the spicy level of your Pork Stew! Wow! Don't worry if you cannot eat too spicy food. Go for Level 0. Level 5 is the most spicy.

Babjangin Pork Stew Restaurant -Hongdae Branch (밥장인 돼지찌개)

Set Menu

SET MENU:
Set 1: Pork Stew + SPAM 2 pcs + RICE (x 1) = KRW 8,500
Set 3: Pork Stew (2 person) + SPAM 4 pcs + RICE (x 2) + Juice = KRW 18,000
Set 4: Pork Stew (2 person) + BBQ Meat 200g + RICE (x 2) + Juice = KRW 20,000

Don't worry if you cannot read Korean! There are pictures on the menu that will help you with your order. :)

Set 3: Pork Stew 2 person + SPAM 4 pcs + Rice with Egg

This is such an instagrammable pork stew set meal! Check out the fried egg in love shape. How cute is that!

We know most tourists will visit Hongdae when they come to Seoul. Therefore, we recommend you to check out the pork stew here!

< Information about Babjangin Pork Stew Restaurant (밥장인돼지찌개) >

Address: 13 Yanghwa-ro 18an-gil, Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Contact number: 070-4897-4024
Opening hours: 11:00 - 22:00 (16:00 - 17:00 Break time)
Getting here: Get off at AREX Line - Hongik University Station (Or Seoul Subway Line 2, Gyeongui Jungang Line) , Exit 8. Walk approx. 5 mins.
Website: http://www.babjangin.com/ (Korean only)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BABJANGIN

Gyeongbokgung Palace Opening at Night / Special Evening Admission

For those who have been to Korea, you know that Gyeongbokgung Palace is a must visit palace in Seoul. For those who are planning the itinerary for your upcoming Korea trip, you have definitely come across recommendation about visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace and many beautiful photos of Gyeongbokgung Palace.

If you are visiting Seoul this September, there is a good news for you! Gyeongbokgung Palace is opening at night from 17th September - 30 September 2017. Yes! The evening admission of Gyeongbokgung Palace will be starting this Sunday (17th September)!

We assure you that the view in Gyeongbokgung Palace in the evening/night is very beautiful. Check out some of the photos below.

Gyeongbokgung Palace Evening Admission

Gyeongbokgung Palace Night

Gyeongbokgung Palace Night View

The Evening Admission of Gyeongbokgung Palace is very popular among the Koreans. There are about 3000 entrance tickets sold online prior to the Evening Admission period, but it is already sold out.

However, don't worry!! There are 500 tickets available for foreigners on site. If you wear the Korean traditional clothes (Hanbok), you can get free admission. Note: If you want to get free admission with Hanbok, you have to book the tickets online. (limited to 500 per day only).

For reservation (Admission with Hanbok), visit Interpark Ticket or Auction Ticket.
*Note: The website is in Korean language.

Check out the information about Gyeongbokgung Palace Special Evening Admission Event as below:

Gyeongbokgung Palace Opening at Night - Info

Opening Period: 17 Sept - 30 Sept 2017
Opening hours: 19:00 - 21:30 (Last admission 20:30)
Admission Fee: KRW3,000

*Note*
- Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
- Only 500 tickets available daily.
- One person can buy up to 4 tickets.
- Please prepare your passport for nationality checking.

Gyeongbokgung Palace Night View

HOW TO GET TO GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE:

Take Airport Railroad #AREX to Gongdeok Station > Transfer to Seoul Subway Line 5 > Get off at Gwanghwamun Station > Walk to Gyeongbokgung Palace (5mins)

or

Take Airport Railroad #AREX to Gongdeok Station > Transfer to Seoul Subway Line 5 to Jongno 3-ga > Transfer to Seoul Subway Line 3 > Get off at Gyeongbokgung Station

Don't miss this golden chance to visit Gyeongbokgung Palace at night.

[Dating Ideas in Seoul City] Yeouido Hangang Park

Not only in Summer and Winter, but during rainy days, many couples are looking for indoor activities for dating ideas. For those who are bored of cloudy sky, when the bright sun is out, they are busy planning for things to do for their date.

How about going for a date in the park on the day after it rained?

We will be introducing a good venue to go to - Yeouido Hangang Park, that is located not far from the downtown.

1) Yeouido Hangang Park

Yeouido Hangang Park

To get to Yeouido Hangang Park, you can take Airport Railroad AREX to Gongdeok Station, transfer to Seoul Subway Line 5, get off at Yeouido Station or Yeouinaru Station.

During the cherry blossom and fireworks festival, it will be very crowded at the Yeouido Hangang Park. So, if you are a person who dislike big crowd, perhaps you need to avoid this place during the festival.

Walking Trail @ Yeouido Hangang Park

Water Fountain Square

Besides the crowded festival season, this is definitely a beautiful place that is worth visiting! In Yeouido Hangang Park, there is a big, spacious walking trail. At night, you can watch the beautiful view of Sogang bridge, Mapo bridge and Wonho bridge.

Night view @ Yeouido Hangang Park

Address: 330 Yeouidong-ro, Yeoeuido-dong, Yeongdeungpo, Seoul.

2) Yeouido IFC Mall

There are many hotels, department stores, shopping malls, etc near Hangang Park. If you just take a short walk from Hangang Park, you can enjoy your date in many ways. From Hangang Park, just walk towards Mapo bridge intersection, you will come to IFC Mall, where you can eat or shop.

There is cinema, many fashion stores, restaurants etc in IFC Mall. If you want to spend a whole day near Hangang Park, this place is recommended!

Yeouido IFC Mall

< Yeouido IFC Mall >
Business: Youngpoong Bookstore, CGV cinema, fashion brand, restaurants, etc.
Opening Hours: 10:00 - 22:00
Address: 10, Guljegeumyung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

The Federation of the Korean Industries is also located nearby. Thanks to the beautiful night view in Yeouido, there is a popular cafe / restaurant named "All Day Fresh Kitchen"(세상의모든아침). "All Day Fresh Kitchen" is located on 50th floor of a building, near Yeouido Hangang Park. The average price is around KRW 20,000 - 30,000 per person.

"All day Fresh Kitchen" Interior

Night view of Yeouido @ "All day Fresh Kitchen" Interior

"All day Fresh Kitchen", 50F The Federation of Korean Industries

All Day Fresh Kitchen (세상의모든아침)

This is the general summary if you want to visit these 3 places in Yeouido. It is also recommended to ride a bicycle in Yeouido. If you ride a bicycle to the 3 places as recommended above, it takes less than 10 minutes only! Check out the route below.

#1: Yeouido Hangang Park
#15: IFC Mall
#16-17: The Federation of Korean Industries

COEX Mall, Starfield Library in Seoul

This new attraction in Seoul is for all book lovers!

If you love spending a few hours quietly to read some books or magazines, you got to come to this huge public library - Starfield Libary, that is located in COEX Mall, Samseong Station (Seoul Subway Line 2) in Seoul. This public library is open to all, even international tourists can come here to read the books.

It is very amusing when you look up from B1 floor.

COEX Starfield Library

This place is popular among Koreans too.

Always crowded at this place.

The bookshelves in COEX Starfield library is about 13m tall, with approximately 50,000 books and magazines. You can find many types of books here - humanities, business, economics, hobby etc. You can also find international books and magazines here.

There are many seats available

Business section

There are approximately 200 seats available at this place. There is no time limitation as to how long you can sit here. So, please feel free to come here to read some books freely. There are also some tables and seats where you can use your laptop. Even if you do not want to read books, you can bring your laptop to Starfield library to go online and do your work. This place has probably became the new hot place for Koreans to spend their afternoon.

Huge bookshelves at COEX Starfield Library

Approx. 50,000 books and magazines @ COEX Starfield Library

When you come to COEX mall for shopping, you might want to take a 15-minute break. We recommend you to visit Starfield Library and read some magazines to take a short rest. ^^

If you know a friend who loves books and will be visiting Korea soon, don't forget to tell your friend about this huge library in Seoul! This place is easily accessible by Seoul Subway.

< Information about COEX Starfield Library>

Address: Center of Central Plaza, Starfield COEX Mall, B1-1F, 513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Opening Hours: 10:00 - 22:00 (Open all year round)

Getting here: Samseong Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 6. Follow the underground passageway to Starfield COEX Mall.

Website: www.coexmall.com

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