Exploring MBC WORLD: Where K-Drama Dreams Come True

Let’s embark on an adventure to MBC WORLD Seoul, where the magic of Korean entertainment awaits. 🎬🌟

Exploring MBC WORLD: Where K-Drama Dreams Come True

1. The Gateway to K-Drama Realms

MBC WORLD is a captivating theme park located in the heart of Seoul. Here’s what you can expect during your visit:

• K-Drama Sets: Step into the enchanting world of your favorite Korean dramas. Wander through meticulously recreated sets from iconic shows like “Goblin,” “W,” and “My Love from the Star.” Pose for photos at the Buckwheat Flower Field from “Goblin” or the Time-Freezing Subway from “W.”

• Interactive Experiences: Immerse yourself in interactive zones. Try on historical costumes, reenact romantic scenes, and even become a news anchor at the MBC News Desk. It’s a chance to live out your K-drama fantasies.

  

2. Behind the Scenes

• Studio Tours: Peek behind the curtain and witness the magic of television production. Explore actual MBC studios, where dramas, variety shows, and music programs are filmed. Who knows? You might catch a glimpse of your favorite stars rehearsing.

• Virtual Reality Adventures: Strap on your VR headset and dive into thrilling experiences. Fly over Seoul’s skyline, solve mysteries with K-drama characters, or dance alongside virtual idols. It’s a blend of technology and storytelling.

3. K-Pop Extravaganza

• Idol Zone: Get up close and personal with life-sized cutouts of K-pop idols. Strike a pose with BTS, BLACKPINK, or any of your bias groups. The fangirl/fanboy vibes are real!

• Hologram Concerts: Witness holographic performances by K-pop legends. Sing along as if you’re at a live concert. The energy is contagious.

4. Souvenirs and Snacks

• MBC WORLD Shop: Don’t leave without browsing the souvenir shop. Pick up K-drama merchandise, photo cards, and adorable plushies. Your heart will flutter just like in a romantic scene.

• Cafés and Eateries: Refuel with K-drama-themed treats. Sip coffee at the Coffee Prince Café or indulge in a Goblin’s Buckwheat Pancake. It’s a feast for both eyes and taste buds.

5. Capture the Memories

• Photo Spots: Every corner of MBC WORLD is Instagram-worthy. Snap pics against colorful backdrops, K-drama posters, and quirky props. Hashtag: #MBCWORLDAdventure!

• Autograph Alley: Leave your mark by signing the walls alongside fellow fans. Who knows? Maybe your favorite actor will see it someday.

So, dear K-drama enthusiast, pack your excitement and head to MBC WORLD Seoul. Whether you’re a devoted fan or a curious traveler, this immersive experience will leave you starstruck. 🌟🎥✨

Explore the iconic 63 Building and take a delightful Han River Cruise.

Let’s embark on a journey to Seoul, South Korea, where we’ll explore the iconic 63 Building and take a delightful Han River Cruise. 🌆🚢

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Seoul’s 63 Building: A Sky-High Marvel

The 63 Building, also known as 63 City, stands tall and proud in the heart of Seoul. Here are some fascinating details about this architectural wonder:

1. Height and Design:

   • The 63 Building soars to a height of 817 feet (249 meters), making it one of the tallest skyscrapers in South Korea.
   • Its unique golden glass façade reflects sunlight during the day and illuminates the city at night.

2. Observation Deck:

   • The 63 Sky Art Observatory on the 60th floor offers breathtaking panoramic views of Seoul.
   • Visitors can gaze out over the Han River, catch glimpses of Namsan Tower, and marvel at the sprawling cityscape.

3. Art and Culture:

   • The building houses the 63 Convention Center, where various cultural events, exhibitions, and performances take place.
   • Art enthusiasts can explore the 63 Art Gallery, which hosts rotating exhibitions by local and international artists.

Han River Cruise: Sailing Along Tranquility

Now, let’s hop aboard a Han River Cruise and glide along the serene waters:

1. Scenic Views:

   • The Han River meanders through Seoul, offering picturesque views of the city’s bridges, parks, and skyline.
   • As the sun sets, the city lights begin to twinkle, creating a magical atmosphere.

2. Romantic Experience:

   • Couples often choose the Han River Cruise for a romantic date night.
   • Imagine sipping wine, feeling the gentle breeze, and watching the cityscape pass by.

3. Different Routes:

   • Cruises vary in duration and routes. Some take you under the Banpo Bridge, famous for its rainbow fountain show.
   • Others explore the Yeouido Hangang Park, where locals gather for picnics and outdoor activities.

4. Nighttime Charm:

   • Night cruises are especially enchanting. The illuminated bridges and buildings create a dreamy ambiance.
   • Don’t forget your camera—the reflections on the water make for stunning photos!

So, whether you’re an architecture enthusiast, an art lover, or simply seeking a peaceful river escape, Seoul’s 63 Building and the Han River Cruise promise unforgettable memories. 🌟🏙️🌊

Watch my Youtube video Here: https://youtu.be/83feT3nE7MU

ENJOY SEOUL!

An adventure compliments of Trazy Korea (A sponsored activity) Discover Seoul with the #BTS version of the #DiscoverSeoulPass

An adventure compliments of #TrazyKorea (A sponsored activity) and the #BTS version of the #DiscoverSeoulPass

Tickets for the Discover Seoul Pass can easily be booked here through Trazy Korea.

Is The Discover Seoul Pass Worth It?

If you are planning on visiting places with expensive entrance fees, then yes, the pass is definitely worth it.

Buy your tickets through TRAZY (click this link)  and let #TrazyKorea help you make #TrazyMemories.

for an even better experience, the 48hr or 72 hr would be even better.

On a 24hr pass, I only managed to do the picking up of the pass, make my way to Hanboknam to get into the 3hr rental of Hanbok, 

walk over to Gyeongbukgung (palace), and then it was another hour trip to get to Lotte World.

Lotte World alone needs a full day to experience it in its totality.

We managed to stand in line (for 40minutes) to do the Gyro Drop and by then it was 7:30pm and all the rides on Magic Island were busy closing.

Thereafter we could only manage to do the Pharoah's Fury ride and it was time to leave Lotte World.

All in all, a good time was still had on the 24hr pass.

The Discover Seoul Pass gives you access to Seoul’s biggest landmarks as well as a selection of historical, cultural, and hallyu (Korean Wave) attractions that you can visit and save on entrance fees!

Featured Attractions:

– Seoul’s Historical Attractions: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine, Seodaemun Prison History Museum

– Seoul’s Cultural Attractions: Leeum Samsung Museum of Art, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Museum Kimchikan, Hanboknam, Simone Handbag Museum, Coreana Cosmetics Museum– Seoul’s Amusements: N Seoul Tower, Teseum Seoul, Trick Eye Museum, Grévin Museum, Figure Museum W, Alive Museum, MBC World, SMTOWN@coexartium(Theatre), Seoul City Tour Double-Decker Bus

Paying for the 24hr pass would be cheaper than paying the Lotte World entrance fee and would be done again in a heartbeat.

A Visit to#SeoulSky at #LotteTower with #TrazyKorea

Seoul's Tallest Tower: Lotte World Tower - An adventure compliments of Trazy Korea (A sponsored activity)

Tickets for Seoul Sky can easily be booked through Trazy Korea.

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Towering over Seokchon Lake at 555 metres (1821 feet), Lotte World Tower (롯데월드타워) is the tallest building in South Korea and one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world.
 ‘Seoul Sky’. On the five highest floors, visitors have the chance to get incredible 360-views of the entire city of Seoul with landmarks such as Namsan Tower, all visible

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This has been a Trazy experience and a sponsored activity by Trazy Korea.

How to Get Here: Take the Green Line (Line 2) or Pink Line (Line 8) to Jamsil Station. Go toward Exit 1 and 2, but instead of using either exit (to the left or right), enter Lotte World Mall and follow the signs to Seoul Sky, which has its own entrance on the same floor as the metro (B1F). The best route to Seokchon Lake is to exit Lotte World Mall from the first floor (1F) into Arena Plaza.

Seoul Sky has broken three Guinness World Records. Its sky deck on the 118th floor holds the title “World’s Highest Glass-Floored Observation Deck”, and the Seoul Sky elevator holds the remaining two world records. It is both the elevator covering the longest distance and the fastest double-deck elevator in the world reaching a speed of 600 meters per minute.

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Best Things To Do in Seoul | Essential Attractions - On everyone's itinerary for Seoul

For first time visitors to Seoul

Book an airbnb:  book AirBnB now

It's cheaper than Seoul's expensive hotels.

The best things to do, e.g scenic walks with views,  places to eat, and places to SHOP.

1. N Seoul Tower

The tower has been used as a filming location in many Korean TV shows and movies.Namsan Tower boasts 360' views of Seoul, and the best part is it's totally possible to see this sight for free: If you have a basic level of fitness,  you can hike up the mountain to the tower. It takes just 30 minutes :-)

2. Myeong-dong

This popular district features street food carts, major shopping malls, and entertainment.

It's a shopper's paradise and definitly not-to-be-missed if you are in search of Korean Skincare or some #Kbeauty (make-up).

Tip: Visit at night time to take in the bright lights.

There are a lot of delicious kimchi-serving restaurants around here.

3. Pay a royal visit to the Palaces: Gyeongbukgung being the most popular.

You can explore the palace and dress up in hanbok -  The traditional Korean clothing.

Located at the foot of Bugaksan, the main mountain overlooking downtown Seoul, Gyeongbokgung was the principal Royal Palace for about 200 years from its construction in 1395.

4. Have fun at Korean singing rooms

Noraebang aka Karaoke

In Korean 노래(norae) means "sing", and 방(bang) means "room". Therefore, "noraebang" is a private room just for you and your friends, and you can sing to your heart's content in PRIVATE.

No trip to Seoul is complete without visiting a noraebang.

5. Get cultured in Insadong

You will find everything from art galleries, traditional restaurants, coffee shops, arts & crafts booths, Korean souvenir shops, museums, tea-houses and more. A great place to pick up souvenirs and maybe try some traditional teas or some samgyetang - Chicken soup (ginseng).

Ikseon-dong: Seoul's Instagrammable Hidden Gem #IKSEONDONG #SEOUL

Ikseon-dong: Seoul’s #Instagrammable Hidden Gem

Insadong's Rapidly Trendifying Neighbor

Have you ever wanted to take time off from the hustle and bustle of life and take a minute to breathe and collect yourself?  Take a trip to Ikseon-dong! 

Nestled between Anguk and Jong-no 3-ga Station is this relatively small street that packs a punch of vintage vibes.

This place is still a spot relatively untouched by tourists so if you’re visiting, make sure to equip yourself with some basic Korean. Also, Insadong and the famous Jongmyo Shrine are near the area too, so check that out if you have some time to spare. Here is a map of Ikseon-dong for you to pre-navigate yourself with. Have fun! 

Ikseon-dong's Hanok Village was first established in the 1920s, and with the passing of time, modernism caught up with tradition to create the unique atmosphere found here today. Despite its recent popularity as a tourist attraction, the village is still a lived-in neighborhood, home to many residents.

How to Get Here: There are three metro stations near Insadong and Ikseondong — Anguk (Orange Line, Line 3), Jonggak (Dark Blue Line, Line 1), and Jongno 3-ga (Orange, Purple, Dark Blue Interchange Station). If you follow our suggested walk, it starts at Anguk (Orange Line, Line 3), Exit 6. Go straight and take the first left onto Insadong-gil. To depart from Ikseondong, Jongno 3-ga, Exit 4 is convenient, particularly for the Purple Line, Line 5; but it also is connected to the Orange Line, Line 3; and the Dark Blue Line, Line 1; via a knot of long underground tunnels.

How about including this when you do a Seoul City Bus Tour?

For first time visitors to Seoul

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It's cheaper than Seoul's expensive hotels.

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Friends who sign up for Airbnb with this link will get $34 off their home booking. And they get $13 to use toward an experience worth $48 or more.

How to Get to Seoul from Incheon Airport

How to Get to Seoul from Incheon Airport

Seoul Incheon Airport is an impressive facility; a well-oiled machine that serves more than 60 million passengers every year.

There are several ways to get from the airport to Seoul, South Korea.

I would definitely recommend taking the train in and out of the city. It takes approximately the same amount of time as the Airport Limousine and is much cheaper. We’re here to show you exactly how to find your way from Incheon to Seoul with this quick guide.

Airport Railroad Express Train (AREX)

The Airport Railroad Express (AREX) operates two trains: the Express Trains running from Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 directly to Seoul Station and the All Stop Train that stops by 13 subway stations along the way from Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 to Seoul Station.
The Express Train travels non-stop from Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal 1 Station and Terminal 2 Station to Seoul Station. To take this train, passengers must purchase an Express Train Pass from the station. A discount is available: BUY TICKETS

You can also get a one-way trip on the AREX to Seoul included in the "DISCOVER SEOUL PASS" - the pass exclusive to tourists visiting South Korea.

Bus - Airport Bus (Limousine bus)

Airport buses run from Incheon International Airport to many areas of Seoul. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket booths just outside the 1F Arrivals Hall of each terminal. Incheon Int’l Airport Bus Guide (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

The next option is taking the buses leaving from the airport to their respective cities. The ticket booths are located as soon as you go outside.

You can purchase bus tickets and get information at Terminal 1 ticketing offices next to Exit 4 and 9 in Arrival Hall Floor 1 (indoors) or offices next to Exit 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, and 9C (outdoors).

To find your specific bus platform, check your ticket number for the gate where it departs from, and take note of the ‘A’ or ‘B’ designation. For example, Bus 6001 to Dongdaemun might depart from Gate 04B – that is, outside Gate 4 on the right. It’s also worth noting that a slew of intercity buses depart towards the end of the arrivals terminal, so if you’re heading from Incheon to other parts of the country, you won’t have to look far.

Airport Bus Companies

- City Airport Logis & Travel: https://www.calt.co.kr/

- Airport Limousine: http://www.airportlimousine.co.kr

- Seoul Airbus: http://www.seoulairbus.com

- KAL Limousine: https://www.kallimousine.com

Taxi - Airport taxis

As soon as you pass the doors from immigration, you will be swarmed by men promising to drive you to Seoul for 50,000+ won for a taxi to the city or any destination. AVOID them at all costs as it is just another taxi scam just like in every other country.
There are 4 types of taxis: Standard, international, deluxe, and jumbo taxi vans. International taxis are 20 percent more expensive than standard taxis and drivers speak English, Japanese, or Chinese. Deluxe taxis are approximately 40 to 50 percent more expensive than standard taxis, but use larger, more luxurious sedans. Jumbo taxi vans can accommodate up to 8 passengers at once and are the same price as deluxe taxies. Taxi stands for each type of taxi are located outside the arrival terminal.

How to take a taxi

You can easily take a taxi from the airport at the taxi stands located just outside the Arrivals Hall (1F) of both terminals. You can choose to take a regular taxi, a deluxe taxi or a jumbo taxi depending on your situation. If you wish to take a taxi with a driver who can communicate in English, Japanese, or Chinese, you can opt for an international taxi.

T-Money  - Essential for travel around Korea

Once you make it through the arrival gates at the bottom floor of Incheon Airport, you’ve got a few options to get to the South Korean capital. Before you search for the nearest terminal, however, you’ll need to pick up a transportation card. The most common transportation card in Korea is called T-Money; an NFC-enabled card which can be used on all modes of metropolitan public transport across the country. You can get one at any convenience store in the airport, or at various metro stations. Be sure to load the card up with credit, as it doesn’t come pre-loaded. This is also included in the Discover Seoul Pass which you can buy here.

Lastly...

Private Van

A door-to-door private transport is definitely an option to consider if you want to ensure everything goes smoothly on your first day of arrival.

By booking a private van, you won’t have to carry your luggage bags on the public transportation. It is more comfortable and convenient than a taxi or airport bus limousine. If you want to book a private transfer service from Incheon Airport (ICN) or Gimpo Airport (GMP) to Seoul, click here.

For first time visitors to Seoul

Book an airbnb:  book AirBnB now

It's cheaper than Seoul's expensive hotels.

Give $47

Friends who sign up for Airbnb with this link will get $34 off their home booking. And they get $13 to use toward an experience worth $48 or more.