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DIALING CODE
+82 (51)
CURRENCY
KRW100=PHP3.65/US$0.09
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From the Gimhae
International Airport, take the bus, the
Busan Subway Line or railroad line. Make
sure to plan your transfers carefully so
you don’t miss your flights.
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SEE &DO
Visit Haedong Yonggungsa
Temple on the coast of north-eastern
Busan and enjoy the serenity. Join the
Night Tour offered by Busan Tourism. Head
to Gwangalli Beach and watch the lights
of Gwangan Bridge. The tour is also the
quickest way to get to GeumRyeonSan
Mountain and admire the cityscape of
Busan at night.
SLEEP
Toyoko Inn in Seomyeon has great
amenities for its price.
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EAT
Strawberry toast and coffee from
Angel in Us Coffee, an angel-themed
café.
MUST-TRY
In April, visit Jinhae,
Changwon City. The Cherry Blossom
Festival is held there.
INSIDER TIP
Visit the undergroundmarkets
in Seomyeon and Nampo-dong when it rains.
DIALING CODE
+82 (32)
CURRENCY
KRW100=PHP3.65/US$0.09
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Look for taxis with
stickers that say “Foreign Language
Service”. Cabs can be shared except for
those with black and yellow tops. Thanks
to a new bridge, the trip takes 15 minutes.
Eight subway lines serve the main areas.
SEE &DO
Stroll around Samchungdong,
a little artsy and romantic area with cool
coffee shops, art galleries and restaurants.
Check out Bongeunsa, the Buddhist temple
near Coex Mall. Head to Garosugil in Sinsa-
dong, Gangnam-gu and take your pick from
the trendy restaurants, cafés and bars. Ride
a cable car up to N Tower, Namsan for a
stunning view of Seoul.
SLEEP
Check into a traditional Korean
house at Moon Guesthouse.
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EAT
Seolnongtang
(
beef soup with
brisket and bone marrow) and
galbi
(
marinated beef or pork shortribs).
MUST-TRY
Check out Gwangjang Market
for the best street food in the city. Then
head to Gyeongbokgung Palace.
INSIDER TIP
Cabs are quite pricey in
Seoul so take the subway.
DIALING CODE
+62 (21)
CURRENCY
IDR100,000=PHP430.74/US$10
TOUCHDOWN
Hire a Bluebird or
Express taxi from the airport to the city,
which costs IDR180,000 (PHP775)
plus toll. Alternatively, the DAMRI bus
goes to any city bus station for a very
manageable IDR15,000 (PHP65).
SEE &DO
Shop at “Sency”, which
is short for Senayan City Malls. For
one-stop shopping of home décor, head
to Chic Mart, a small cozy shop along
Kemang Road. Score Asian art for your
home here. Dine at Cafe Batavia in the old
town district of Batavia for traditional food.
Spend the evening with friends in bars
along Kemang Road.
SLEEP
BestWesternManggaDuaHotel
andResidence is in the heart of the shopping
district.
EAT
Bubur ayam
(
chicken porridge) at
Barito Street, and
nasi goreng kambing
(
goat fried rice) at Kebon Sirih Street.
MUST-TRY
Tidung Island in Thousand
Islands for snorkeling, diving and fresh air.
Good for any budget.
SHOP
Batik
fabric and other souvenir
items at Batik Keris boutique.
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