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Showing posts with label Seoul. Show all posts

[Hongdae] Fuhaha Cream Bread and Bakery Bonggyo

Cream bread is a bread that has been loved by many Koreans since long time ago. These days, you can find special flavours of cream bread in Korea. In this post, we will introduce to you two popular bakery shop in Hongdae where you can try cream bread.


#1 Fuhaha Cream Bread





Fuhaha Cream Bread, located AREX Hongik University Station Exit 3, is a famous cream bread shop. Please take not that it is available only for take-out, so it is not possible to eat it at the store.



When you enter the shop, you will see autographs of celebrities who have visited the shop previously.

There are special cream bread menu such as Matcha green tea cream bread and yogurt cream bread. It is priced from KRW 2,500~2,800.




Puhaha's cream bread is made of French Brioche dough, 100% butter and non-antibiotic eggs. It sells one set that comes with 6 types of cream bread.





We bought Real Strawberry Cream Bread and Salt Cream Bread, both are the best menu of Fuhaha Cream Bread. It comes in a simple yet nice packaging with Fuhaha Cream Bread name printed on it.





The Salt Cream Bread looks like a large morning bread. If you split it into half, you can see that it is filled with thick white whipped cream. The bread is not too thick, so when you bite it with the cream, you can enjoy both taste together.


Although the name of this bread is called "Salt Cream Bread", the cream taste like sweet milk rather than salt. It uses special salt, thus the cream is not greasy but it is fresh instead. When you take a bite, you will go "bwahaha", just like how the name of the shop is (In Korean, it is called "Fuhaha").




Real strawberry cream bread contains small pieces of strawberries in the cream. You can enjoy the soft cream and fresh taste of strawberries together, and it is not greasy. If you want to try soft cream bread that melts in your mouth, come and check out Fuhaha Cream Bread.


[Information about Fuhaha Cream Bread]


1. Getting here : AREX Hongik University Station, Exit 3, Walk 3 mins
2. Address : 22-25 Yanghwa-ro 19-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
3. Opening hours : [Monday ~ Saturday] 09:00 – 22:00, [Sunday] 09:30-22:00
4. Contact number : +82-02-333-6003
5. Price: Salt Cream Bread KRW 2,500, Matcha Cream Bread KRW 2,500, Real Strawberry KRW2,500



#2 Bakery Bonggyo 



As you walk out Sangsu Station Exit 2, you will notice the white building of Bakery Bonggyo. This is also a take-out specialty store, and they sell coffee along with various bakery.




You can buy different types of bread such as milk cream bread, scone, cannele, and jam and milk that you can enjoy together with the bread.



Popular menu at this bakery shop is displayed beside the check-out counters. You can find a variety of bread and cookies on the stand next to the door.




We bought the most popular menu of Bakery Bonggyo - milk cream bread and butter bread.  They sprinkled sugar powder on top of the milk cream bread.


Take a bite of the cream bread and the flavor of sweet milk cream fills your mouth. The texture of bread is soft whereas the texture of the cream is watery and not greasy.




Butter bread has a small-sized butter inside the bread. There is a thin layer of salty butter, and the combination of sweet red bean paste with and salty butter taste good. The bread is soft and the outer part is crispy.

For the bread lovers, we recommend you to visit Bakery Bonggyo when you come to Hongdae next time!

[Information about Bakery Bonggyo]


1. Getting here:
 · AREX Hongik Universtiy Station Exit 9, walk 12 mins
 · AREX Digital Media City Station, Transfer to Subway Line 6  ▶ Get off at Sangsu Station Exit 2, walk 5 mins
2. Address : 46 Dongmak-ro 19-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
3. Opening Hours : [Tuesday ~ Sunday] 08:00 – 19:00 / Closed every Monday and 1st Sunday of the month
4. Contact number : +82-2-322-7062
5. Price: Milk Cream Bread KRW2,300, Choco Cream Bread KRW2,500, Scone KRW2,000, Butter Bread KRW3,000



*Please wear a mask and practice social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Wash hands frequently and practice cough etiquette. Stay safe!




[Outing in the City] Dongmyo Flea Market and Cheonggyecheon Stream

Nowadays, the weather is getting hotter in Seoul. Don't you want to go for an outing in the city that can revitalize your boring daily life?

Let's go to Dongmyo Flea Market and Cheonggyecheon Stream!


#1 Dongmyo Flea Market



Dongmyo Flea Market
Dongmyo Flea Market

To get to Dongmyo Flea Market, take Seoul Subway to Dongmyo Station, get off at Exit 3, and just follow the crowd. Dongmyo Flea Market is also known as "Dongmyo second-hand market" which is consisted of approx. 6,000 stalls in front of Dongmyo Shrine in Seoul.






Dongmyo is famous for vintage clothing and miscellaneous fashion items. However, you can also find other food and items such as fruits, vegetables and antiques items are being sold at low price here. If you're interested in collecting old music CDs or antique items, check out Dongmyo Flea Market. You may find treasure among the many items here.



There are many second-hand fashion items in Dongmyo Flea Market. You can buy a variety of fashion items such as clothes, shoes, sunglasses and bags.




First of all, you can find clothes in cheap price ranging from  KRW 2,000 to KRW 5,000. It may takes a lot of time and effort to find your favourite item in the pile of clothes and accessories. However, it is economical is you managed to find good items in cheap price.




Clothes that are hanging here start from KRW 5,000. It's a little more expensive than the previous pile of clothes, but it's nicely organized, so it is easy to find good items that you may like.




Last but not least, there is a vintage clothing shop. Vintage-style clothing or second-hand branded items are often sold here at the price ranging from KRW 10,000 to KRW 20,000. The prices are similar to regular clothing shops.



People normally leave the market with their hands full of bags. After looking around the market, let's go to Cheonggyecheon Stream!

[Information about Dongmyo Flea Market]


1. Getting here : At AREX Gongdeok Station, transfer to Subway Line 6  ▶ Get off at Dongmyo Station Exit 3, walk 1 min

2. Address : Sungin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

3. Opening hours : 10:00 ~ sunset (Depends on the stall)



#2 Cheonggyecheon Stream



Walk through Dongmyo Market and you will see the bridge like the picture above.
You have arrived at Cheonggyecheon Stream! Cheonggyecheon Stream flows through the boundary between Jongno-gu and Jung-gu, the heart of Seoul.



Cheonggyecheon Stream
Cheonggyecheon Stream

Cheonggyecheon Stream was restored with about 22 bridges, together with green trees, grasses and walking paths well organized, making it a nice place to take a walk or do exercise. This is probably the reason why many people come here for jogging or to ride bicycles in the evening.




There are also many big fish in the stream. It's also fun to see the fishes swimming while you take a walk.



If you take a slow walk along Cheonggyecheon Stream, you will be able to enjoy some relaxing moment. You can also sit on the stone in the shade under the bridge and relax while watching the water flowing quietly.



If you wish to take a short rest during your trip in Seoul, do consider to include Dongmyo Flea Market and Cheonggyecheon Stream in your itinerary.

[Information about Cheonggyecheon Stream]


1. Getting here : At AREX Hongik University Station,  transfer to Subway Line 2  ▶ Get off at City Hall Station Exit 4, walk 5 mins

2. Address : 125-3, Seorin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul



*Please wear a mask and practice social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Wash hands frequently and practice cough etiquette. Stay safe!






[AREX NUMBER] Dive into Nature in the City at Seoul Forest



There is a place where you can gain
a healing experience away from the sun.
It’s Seoul Forest located in Seongdong-gu, Seoul.








1. What kind of place is Seoul Forest?




Seoul Forest is divided into three uniquely themed zones:
Culture & Arts Park, Experiential Learning Park, Eco Forest, and Wetland Ecological Field.
Situate adjacent to the Hangang River, it presents a wide array of facilities for cultural and leisure activities.
What’s unique about Seoul Forest is that
it is the first-ever park created and run by citizens.





2. Butterfly Garden and Insect Garden 



The Butterfly Garden was re-opened on May 1 after undergoing renovation.
The Butterfly Garden created at an old water purification facility
 presents exhibits of some 1,000 butterflies of 6 different species and demonstrates the metamorphosis of butterflies.
This is why it is especially popular with young children.
(Seoul Forest Butterfly Garden is closed on Mondays from May to October.
 It is operated on 2F of the Insect Garden during the closing season (Nov.~April).
Visitors can enter between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., free of charge, and there are diverse tour programs available.)





The Insect Garden is a greenhouse set up at the former water purification facility.
It showcases some 100 species of tropical plants as well as insects, amphibians and reptiles. Because it’s indoors,
 it is cool in summer and warm in winter, making a popular attraction throughout the year.
(Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Mondays)




3. Animal Friends 



When you turn right at the large block behind the entrance of Seoul Forest,
 you will encounter the deer out on an open field.
At the entrance of the open field, there is an animal feed vending machine, 
where you can obtain the food that can be given to the deer.



Walk about 10 minutes and you will reach the Small Animal House,
where there are countless adorable rabbits.
(It costs 1,000 won to obtain food from the animal feed vending machine. 
/ Do not feed the rabbits.)




4. Enjoy Nature Inside an Urban Environment  



In summer, Seoul Forest looks especially striking early in the evening 
when the sun is about to go down.
Although it is an urban park,
you will feel as though you are in the mountains,
and it is a perfect place to take a stroll and heal your heart and soul. 





5. Seoul Forest Trail 



Amidst the dense forest of trees and lush vegetation
is the Seoul Forest Trail where you can enjoy a pleasant escape from the
 hustle and bustle of city life.
In addition to many delightful things to see,
there are rest areas, nursing rooms, and other amenities at Seoul Forest.
You can see the thought and care that went into
designing and creating this park,
which was made possible with citizen participation.



6. How Can I Get to Seoul Forest?


Take the subway from Seoul Station and get off at Eungbong Station.
Walk about 17 minutes from Exit #2
and you will be able to reach Seoul Station.

Did you enjoy this post on the diverse things to see and experience at Seoul Forest?!
Enjoy a pleasant respite from the pressing heat this summer
under the shades at Seoul Forest!




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(https://www.arex.or.kr)


Great travels brought to you by AREX.