Jangpyeong Intercity Bus Terminal (장평시외버스터미널 )

 Jangpyeong Intercity Bus Terminal.

 Bus Schedule to Dong Seoul Bus, Wonju, Pyeongchang, 

Chuncheon, Gangneung, Ansan

 

 Jangpyeong City Bus Schedule

 Ticket Issuing Machine.

Restaurants and motel around bus terminal.

 Jangpyeong to Seoul KRW 11,6900 (Adult)

and KRW 5,800 (Child).

PyeongChang Korail Pass

Though it's kinda sad that I won't be able to visit my second hometown to witness the spectacular winter sports event in Pyeongchang! However, I've a good news to share which you can save great amount of money on the transportation costs.

To commemorate Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, foreigners visiting Korea between 1 February 2018 - 25 March 2018 are eligible to purchase this special tourist pass and enjoy unlimited times on KTX and Korail trains throughout Korea within their selected pass validity period. Do note that ticket sales will only open until 10 January 2018.

Incheon to PyeongChang Railroad Map (Source)

KTX Wonju Gangneung line is ready and official KTX Sancheon service is expected to be from mid December 2017. Visiting Winter Olympics Games venues in Pyeongchang, Gangneung and Jeongseon will be a hassle-free and comfortable using this Korail Pass. Actually, with this card you can literally explore almost the whole South Korea Peninsula on railroads~! 

PyeongChang Korail Pass types:

PyeongChang Korail 5 Day Pass / 7 Day Pass.

 Adult (Ages 26 and older), Youth (Ages 13-25 or International Student 

Identity Card holders), Child (Ages 4-12), Saver (Groups of 2-5 people).

High Speed Trains: KTX and KTX-Sancheon
 Conventional Trains: ITX-Saemaeul, Saemaeul, Mugunhwa, Nuriro,
ITX-Cheongchun and Commuter Trains.

Tourist Trains: O-train, V-Train, S-Train, A-Train, Westgold-Train and DMZ-Train.

Purchasing process:

* PyeongChang Korail Pass can be purchased through the official website:

   www.letskorail.com/pyeongchang. 

* Ticket sales will be open until 10 January 2018. 

* Ticket sales period is subject to change without notice.

* Seats for the Seoul-Gangneung KTX line during the Olympic period (1-28 February 2018) will be

   available for reservation two months in advance. 

* Please direct all inquiries to the Korail Q&A board. 

* Ticket sales for all trains during the Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) holiday period 14-18 February 

   2018 will be announced separately on the Korail website. 

* Seat reservation period is subject to change without notice. Refer to the reservation site for updated 

   information.

PyeongChang Korail Pass User's Tutorial.

Additional benefits of PyeongChang Korail Pass:

* Free admission to City Tour Buses in Seoul, Busan, Jeju, Incheon, Gyeongju, and Daegu.

* Commemorative reloadable prepaid transportation card
* 10% discount luggage storage & shipping through Airport Railroad
* Various discounts with connected duty free stores, hotels, museums, etc.
* Please see the BENEFITS menu on the official website for more detailed information:
   www.letskorail.com/pyeongchang.

Remember to bring along the printed Pyeongchang KR Pass

to retrieve your commemorative card at a designated counter.

How to reserve your seat.

I used Korail Pass during my visit in 2012, but that time tourist-themed trains such as O-train, V-train and S-train not operated yet. I wish PyeongChang Korail Pass will be extended to April because I'd like to visit cherry blossoms in other regions out of Seoul. Would love to ride on special trains such as A-train to go to Jeongseon, and visit Dora Observatory and The 3rd Tunnel by DMZ train. 

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Korail O-train.

Korail S-train.

Picturesque Pyeongchang and Nearby Attractions.

Must Try Mouth-Watering Foods in Gangwon.

Korea Shuttle Bus for Foreigners

Wow~! I wanna explore these 18 villages in rural Korea especially it's free of charge!

 

Reservation for traveling from 16 July 2016 onward.  

 

 

Itinerary Rural Sightseeing Villages.

 

* Departure from Seoul (Geanghwamun Station):

1. Soomy Village in Yangpyeong Gyeonggi-do.

2. Museum of Pigs in Incheon Gyeonggi-do.

3. Eoreumchi Village in Pyeongchang Gangwon-do.

4. Handemy Village in Danyang Chungcheongbuk-do.

5. Banggok Goblin Village in Danyang Chungcheongbuk-do.

6. Oeam Folk Village in Asan Chungcheongnamdo.

7. Alps Village in Cheongyang Chungcheongnamdo.

8. Gochujang Village in Sunchang Jeollabuk-do.

9. Obuk Village in Wanju Jeollabuk-do.

10. Seongdangpogu Village in Iksan Jeollabuk-do.

* Departure from Busan (Pusan Seomyun Station):

11. Muwol Village in Damyang Jeollanam-do.

12. Inryang Traditional Theme Village in Yeongdeok Gyeongsangbuk-do.

13. Seunggok Village in Sangju Gyeongsangbuk-do.

14. Gaesil Village in Goryeong Gyeongsangbuk-do.

15. Darangyi Village in Namhae Gyeongsangnam-do.

16. Gaepyeong Hanok Village in Hamyang Gyeongsangnam-do.

* Departure from  Jeju International Airport:

17. Dongbaek  Village in Seogwipo Jeju-do.

18. Nine Good Chair Village in Jeju Jeju-do.

I'm interested to experience some traditional craft or game experience, unique local village experience such as making gochujang, fishing, rafting, and many more.

Website: www.exploreruralkorea.com

Enquiry: shuttle@exploreruralkorea.com

 

 

Last winter trip, I'd a chance to take this free shuttle bus from Seoul to Jeonju.

Korea-China Martial Arts Culture Exchange Festival

with K-pop Stage (BTS, EXID, Stellar). 

Website: www.jbshuttle.com

Enquiry: shuttle@jbshuttle.com

 

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Returned back to Hotel Granvia Kyoto around 7pm.

After checked-in, we found that instead of double bed, we're allocated to twin-bed room. I called and checked, but apparently double bed rooms were all occupied by our big tour group.

According to our guide, this hotel room is considered very big. Some of the houses in Japan has smaller size compare to this hotel room. Property is extremely expensive especially in the city areas.  Normally their house is just a small all purpose room for dining, which convertible to living and sleeping room.

 

This luxury 5 star hotel has spacious room with modern decor.

Wireless internet access is complimentary in the rooms and lobby.

 

Complimentary mineral water. 

Wines, other bottled and canned drinks are chargeable.

Complete toiletries set of shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, lotion in big bottles.

 

Small bottle of shampoo only enough washing my long hair once. Therefore, I've to bring my own toiletries including toothbrush and toothpaste. In Korea, most of the hotel not providing toothbrush. Here in Japan, both hotels we stayed have them in the toiletries.

 

Shower and bath tub.

Shocked me when I opened my eyes and it's this bright at 5.50am!

Busy Shinkansen bullet train railway view from our room large window.

 

We'd our breakfast in the conference room instead of hotel restaurant.

Maybe it's catered separately for our big group. 

 

International buffet breakfast with some locals dishes.

This was my hubby's plate, and the above was mine. 

 

Wanted to go to this plaza after breakfat, but hotel staff 
told us that it's only open from 9am (if I remember correctly).

 

 

 The hotel features over 1000 artworks.
Do you think my dress match with this art installation?

This is another artwork at the open space. 

 

Hotel Granvia boasts a strategic location at the prime area of the city.

 

JR Kyoto Station & Hotel Granvia. 

The hotel is suitable both travelers and business, as guests can conveniently access to and from Kansai International Airport and major metropolitan destinations across Japan including Osaka, Tokyo, Hiroshima, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.

[Japan | Kyoto] - Togetsukyo Bridge

This time round instead of Korea, we're going to his neighbour country...

SQ618 Singapore (SIN) - Osaka (KIX).

Japan, The Land of Rising Sun!

Breakfast : Unlimited servings of yummy Candy Floss Clouds :P

Airport baggage conveyor belt from 싱가포르 (Singapore).

Feel like I'm arriving in Korea seeing Hangul letters here.

Hot Food Vending machine at the resting place

on the way to Togetsukyo bridge.

Wanna try some of the snacks but I only have big notes :(

 Our first meal after arriving in Kyoto from Osaka...

Japanese Set Meal for lunch.

Brisk walking around Togetsukyo Bridge before the guided tour to Arashiyama.

  Togetsukyo 'old' Bridge and Oi River.

 

  the river surface is reflected Arashiyama.
 


This bridge was so named by Emperor Kameyama.

  

 Togetsu means "moon crossing" because of the resemblance to crescent moon phenomenon.

This bridge is an iconic landmark here with forested mountainside at the background
as if it melodiously melts into the beautiful scenery of Arashiyama and mirroring water.

This place is famous for its cherry blossoms and autumn leaves,

but according to the guide the cherry blossoms was ended 

and only left late bloomers which also will ended in few days time.

 

This bridge completed in 1934 to enhance the elegance of Arashiyama.  

  

According to the guide, you can rent a boat to go around this area.

  

Never mind, we just sit here and imagine we're on the boat and enjoy the scenery~^^

 and wefie~~!!!


  It should be enjoyable to take rickshaw along the river.


 Instead of rickhaw ride, I asked where to rent kimono...


He pointed to the shophouses opposite the bridge...

 Ah ha... here you are. But, we don't have time for it.
 

   

Hey, I saw cherry blossom tree :)
There are many small shops, souvenir and crafts gift stores,
restaurants and other attractions along this street.

Cute 'mushroom' tree
 

   

Waiting for other tour members...

 
 cab or bicycle ride to Arashiyama?

 "No! we walk there!" said the tour guide.

Togetsukyo Bridge

Add: Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan