Itinerari, Bajet, Tips, Panduan Melancong ke Korea (Seoul & Busan)

Day 1

Friday 19/12

(KLIA 1)

Ujian 1 - Flight Awalnya pukul 10.00 tapi delay pulak sebab batir air buat maintainence, nasib abil etiqa trip cara 360 terus dapat refund duit dalam rm300. Kami stranded menunggu flight pukul 12.00 malam lepak kedai kopi.

Ujian 2 - Kasut winter pula dah 2 tahun tak pakai tertanggal tapak kasut dua-dua.

Note: 5⁰C Lowest Temperature, Korea 1-hour earlier Malaysia time, if Korea 9 am Malaysia 8 am

12.00 - Departure Flight Batik Air from KLIA1 to Incheon (6h 50m)

Day 2

Saturday 20/12

(Myeongdong)

Seoul Day 1

5.50 - Arrival at Incheon Airport

5.55 - Fajr/ Morning Prayer

6.00 - Immigration (30 minit)

6.30 - Luggage collection (15 minit)

6.45 - Customs (5 minit)

6.50 - Arrival Hall (1F) take WOWPASS at counter Gate/ Exit 6&7 Kiosk colors turquoise blue

1) Scan pasport on the machine

2) Select money amount top up ₩180,080 (RM500)

3) Pay (card / cash)

4) WOWPASS card withdrawn from machine

5) See App WOWPASS (optional)

Ø Transfer WOWPASS balance to T-Money, ₩55,000 (RM155) at kiosk.

1) Touch screen “Top-up/Recharge T-money” "WOWPASS + T-money recharge"

2) Scan WOWPASS card at card reader (NFC symbol).

3) Select topup amount

4) Payment Method: WOWPAY balance (credit balance dalam WOWPASS)

5) Verify payment “beep sound”. T-Money top-up succesful

Ø Buy & register QR eSIM, testing (10 minutes)

*Alternative Plan:

- If hungry breakfast at Incehon Lotteria Burger ₩4700 RM13.8

7.00 - Platform 2 Seoul Station (AREX = 43 minit) Nuh free on lap

1) Find blue signage: 🔵 “Airport Railroad / AREX

2) Follow sign to B1 level (Basement 1) use escalator/ lift to get down.

3) At B1, two types AREX: EXPRESS (Non-stop) Orange, buy ticket AREX EXPRESS walk-in.

3 way: A. Ticket counter (Express Train Ticket Office) Orange, B. Orange Ticket Machine

4) Select “Express Train” Select destination: Seoul Station, Train Time

5) Pay cash/ card

6) Head to Platform Express: Follow sign “Express Train Platform”

7) Scan QR/ barcoded ticket at gate All-Stop Train Orange

8) Drop luggage at the end every car have WiFi

7:43 - Sunrise

7.43 - Head to Hotel, From AREX arrival walk to Seoul Subway Station

7.45 - Drop luggage, ask 4-digit passcode ex: 9954# at Wecostay Myeongdong 1st floor (Walk)

8.45 - Breakfast /coffee around Myeongdong street, Breakfast Places (halal-friendly):

Ø Mom’s Touch Myeongdong (chicken, fries - NOT halal certified fish/vegetarian menu)

Ø Cafe latte/pastry (bread, fruit, coffee/tea).

- Casual activities:

Ø Brisk walk around Myeongdong Street

Ø Window shopping at skincare & souvenir shop (many open at 10.00 am)

9.30 - Indoor Activities:

A) Lotte Young Plaza & Lotte Department Store (Indoor + near + seat available) sightseeing, rest, find heater, use toilet.

B) Myeongdong Cathedral area (rest & sightseeing)

12.24 - Dhuhr/ Mid-Afternoon Prayer/ Tempat solat dekat:

1.00 - Lunch di kawasan berhampiran Chungmu Gimbap (RM32 satu menu), Mineral Water ₩2000 (RM6) (vege-friendly). Halal at Myeongdong:

Ø Busan Jib (fish, seafood - Muslim-friendly)

Ø Kampungku Halal Mart Restaurant (100% halal) – 15 min walk

Ø Makan2 Halal - 10 minutes travel

Ø Deli Manjoo

Ø Mari Meokja

Ø Bakso Bejo

Ø Lepaklah

Ø Namsan Korean Barbeque

2.00 - Brisk walk + Ice Cream + Shopping

Ø Ice cream ₩7000 (RM20)

Ø Head to Shop Artbox (cute things, stationery), Olive Young (skincare)

2.57 - Asr/ Late-Afternoon Prayer

3.30 - Head back hotel

5.15 - Sunset

5.16 - Maghrib/Evening Prayer

6.43 - Isha/ Late Night Prayer

7.00 - (If still have energy) Dinner Myeongdong Night Market

Ø Brisk walk

Ø Night Life

Ø Street snacks Muslim-friendly (fruit cups, baked corn, sweet potato roasted)

9.00 - Back to Hotel

Day 3

Sunday 21/12

(Itaewon = Muslim Area)

Seoul Day 2

5.55 - Fajr/ Morning Prayer

7:43 - Sunrise

8.00 - Breakfast at Namdaemum Market:

Ø Cherry Garden, Daemun

Ø Korean street snacks: hotteok (vege sweet pancake halal-friendly)

Ø Fishcake (sebahagian vegetarian)

Ø Bread/ Korean Dessert

Ø Fresh corn

Ø Coffee stall

Ø Accessories Shop (earring RM2–RM10)

9.30 - Head to Itaewon (Subway/Bus)

10.00 - Seoul Central Mosque, Itaewon

Ø Prays sunnat

Ø Take photos

Halals restaurant:

Ø Itaewon Kitchen,

Ø Manis Kitchen,

Ø K-Fish Halal Bistro (Itaewon)

Ø EID Halal Korean Food

Ø The Halal Guys

Ø Halal Pizza & Burger

Ø Arabic, Turkiye, Pakistan, Döner kebab, Arab bread, Samosa, Turkish ice cream

12.24 - Dhuhr/ Mid-Afternoon Prayer

1.00 - Namsam Cable Car & Seoul Tower

2.57 - Asr/ Late-Afternoon Prayer

5.00 - Back to Hotel

5.16 - Sunset

5.16 - Maghrib/Evening Prayer

6.43 - Isha/ Late Night Prayer

9.00 - Sleep

Day 4

Monday 22/12

(Nami Island)

Seoul Day 3

5.55 - Fajr/ Morning Prayer

7:30 - Breakfast di hotel

7:44 - Sunrise

8:30 - Chungmuro Station Line 4 (Blue) to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10

9.10 - Hop in Bus (1jam 30 minit)

10.20 - Arrive at Pettie France, Italian Village Pinocchio Da Vinci

12.20 - Hop in ferry to Nami Island, discover island (4 hours)

12.24 - Dhuhr/ Mid-Afternoon Prayer

1.00 - Lunch on island at Asian Family Restaurant Dongmoon/ packed sandwich/meals & coffee in tumbler

4.20 - Hop in Ferry back to Seoul

4.57 - Asr/ Late-Afternoon Prayer

5.16 - Maghrib/Evening Prayer/ Sunset

5.40 - Drop off Dongaemun History & Culture Park Station

6.00 - Back to Hotel dan dinner

8.45 - Isha/ Late Night Prayer

9.00 – Sleep

Day 5

Tueday 23/12

(Gangnam = Modern Seoul)

Seoul Day 4

4.03 - Fajr/ Morning Prayer

7:44 - Sunrise

9.00 - Breakfast in Myeongdong

Ø Paris Baguette (bread, coffee)

Ø Isaac Toast (non-meat / vegan)

Ø Or buy yogurt milk for kids at CU/GS25

10.00 - Lotte World Tower & Mall/ COEX

11.00 - K-Pop Square

12.00 - Lunch at Keravan (Turkish), COEX Mall

12.24 - Dhuhr/ Mid-Afternoon Prayer

1.00 - Starfield Library

2.00 - Head to Observatory/Gangnam (Seoul modern side)

4.00 - Back to Hotel, rest awhile.

5.16 - Maghrib/Evening Prayer

8.30 - Dinner Myeongdong/ Insadong later night shopping.

Day 6

Wednesday 24/12

(Gyeongbokgung Palace)

Seoul Day 5

5.55 - Fajr/ Morning Prayer

7:45 - Sunrise

9.00 - Breakfast

11.00 - Head to Gwanghwamun Square/ Gwanghwamun Plaza:

Ø Take photo Admiral Yi Sun Shin Statue, King Sejong Statue

Ø Fountain

11.30 - Head to Gyeongbokgung Palace, Halal Restaurant:

Ø Halal Iftar Gyeongbokgung

Hanbok rental places:

Ø Chungsaeng Hanbok (nearest), Oneday Hanbok (popular) = Duration: 45–60 minutes

Ø Secret Palace (quiet far) 2nd floor Around Palace Gyeongbokgung Palace (Army Shows), Wear hanbok free admission, if not rent also can (kids comfier with normal clothes)

12.00 - Head to Gyeongbokgung Palace

Ø Take photo gate

Ø See guard changing (12.00 afternoon has show)

12.24 - Dhuhr/ Mid-Afternoon Prayer

12.30 - Lunch Halal di Insadong (Muslim friendly)halal option:

Ø Osegye Hyang (Vegetarian Korean)

Ø Halal Kitchen Insadong (Halal Certified) with Prayer room

1.45 - Insadong Walking Street

Ø Many art shop, souvenir, clothes, korean tea

Ø Buy keychain, magnet fridge, traditional toys for kids

2.30 - Head to Bukchon Hanok Village (5–7 minit)

Ø More souvenir shops

🟢 Don't Head too far into the hilly areas, only take flat routes.

*Alternative Plan:

2.30 - 3.30 Choose 1 so not tired:

A: MMCA Museum (modern art) (hanbok) - stroller friendly + indoor warmer (Cheap ticket)

B: Back hotel if son tired / too cool & Drink hot chocolate

Note:

Ø MMCA (indoor backup is exactly right in winter) > Bukchon if weather is harsh

Ø Hongdae = optional, not mandatory

2.57 - Asr/ Late-Afternoon Prayer

3.30 - Head to Hongdae/ Sinchon

Halal Restaurant:

Ø Salt Bread Hondae/ relax at 7E drink Juice

Ø Jabarono Coffee, Hongdae

Ø Helo Indonesia

Ø Nusantaraku

Ø Seouliya

4.00 - Dinner at Headsame Grilled Mackarel ₩24 000 (RM70) Hongdae

5.16 - Maghrib/Evening Prayer

5.17 - Sunset

6.43 - Isha/ Late Night Prayer

9.00 - Free & Leisure

Day 7

Thursday 25/12

(Train to Busan)

Busan Day 1

5:30 - Fajr/ Morning Prayer

7.30 - Sunrise

9.00 - Breakfast

9.20 - Check-out Wecostay Myeongdong, taxi ₩6,000 - ₩8,000 (RM16-22)

9.35 - Seoul Station (30/40 Minutes Earlier)

10.28 - KTX Bullet Train 023 Car No.10, Seat 9B, 9A, 8A (2 Hours 46 Minutes) to Busan Central

12.00 - Lunch on Train

12:20 - Dhuhr/ Mid-Afternoon Prayer

1.14 - Arrive Busan Central or Lunch at Jejuga, Head to Elysian Boutique Hotel Haeundae, Taxi (30-40 minutes) ₩20,000 – ₩25,000 (RM55-69)

2.00 - Drop Luggage

2.10 - Lunch/ Walk

Halal Restaurant:

Ø Namaste Haeundae

Ø Hi Asia Indonesia Restaurant

3.50 - Asr/ Late-Afternoon Prayer

4.00 - Check-in Elysian Boutique Hotel

5.00 - Back to hotel, rest

5.17 - Sunset

5.25 - Maghrib/Evening Prayer

6.30 - Dinner at Eobu (Eel Grilled) ₩45 000 (RM125) for 2 pax/ Haeundae Market/ Beach

6.45 - Isha/ Late Night Prayer

Day 8

Friday 26/12

(Busan City Tour)

Busan Day 2

5:30 - Fajr/ Morning Prayer

7.31 - Sunrise

9.00 - Breakfast at hotel/ café near Haeundae

9.30 - Haeundae Subway Station exit door 5 (Walk 9 min 500m)

10.00 - Head to Haedong Yonggung Temple (Seaside Tample)

11.55 - Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory

1.10 - Haeundae Blue Line Park Station Cheongsapo (Sky Capsule Seaview 30 minutes ₩11 500/pax (RM52), Beach Train)

2.20 - UN Memorial Cementary

3.30 - Gamcheon Cultural Village

12:20 - Dhuhr/ Mid-Afternoon Prayer

3.50 - Asr/ Late-Afternoon Prayer

5.18 - Sunset

5.25 - Maghrib/Evening Prayer

5.50 - Yongdusan Park & Busan Tower (City View)

Ø BIFF Square

Ø Jagalchi market

6.45 - Isha/ Late Night Prayer

7.00 - Back hotel drop off at Haeundae Subway Station exit door 5 (Walk 9 min 500m)

7.00 - Dinner

10.00 - Sleep

Day 9

Saturday 27/12

(Sea)

Busan Day 3

5:30 - Fajr/ Morning Prayer

7.31 - Sunrise

9.00 - Breakfast

12:20 - Dhuhr/ Mid-Afternoon Prayer

12.30 - Lunch

2.00 - Head to Oryukdo Skywalk/ Taejongdae for dramatic sea view

Ø Sea Life Busan Aquarium/ Dalmaji Hill seaside view

2.00 - Lunch Nampo dong (Sea view)

3.50 - Asr/ Late-Afternoon Prayer

5.18 - Sunset

5.30 - Back to Hotel

6.30 - Free & Leisure

5.25 - Maghrib/Evening Prayer

6.30 - Dinner and last night casuall around Haeundae Beach

Ø if son stil active, Head brisk walk around the bright area hotel/beach

6.45 - Isha/ Late Night Prayer

8.30 - Night casual, can Head to Haeundae area for night view

10.00 - Sleep

Day 10

Sunday 28/12

(Bye Busan)

Busan Day 4

5:30 - Fajr/ Morning Prayer

7.31 - Sunrise

8.00 - Breakfast in hotel.

8.30 - Check-out Elysian Boutique Hotel,

Ø Normal taxi ₩22,000 – ₩27,000 KRW (RM70 – 90). Kakao T (Ride-hailing) Often gives slightly cheaper

Ø Subway Haeundae Station → Busan Station ₩1,500/ person (RM4.16)

45–50 minutes, need to change lines 2 to 1, not ideal with luggage + toddler

9.35 - Busan Central (30/40 Minutes Earlier)

10.28 - KTX Bullet Train 026 Car No.8, Seat 14D, 14C, 13D (2 Hours 36 Minutes) to Seoul Station

12.00 - Lunch in Train

12.33 - Dhuhr/ Mid-Afternoon Prayer

1.04 - Arrive Seoul station

1.30 - AREX to Incheon

3.00 - Lunch

3.03 - Asr/ Late-Afternoon Prayer/ Jama takhir

4.00 - Check-in Incheon Airport Line Guesthouse/ Name in the map Incheon Airport Guesthouse

8.00 - Packing for tomorrow early morning departure

Day 11

Monday 29/12

(Back to Malaysia)

Flight awal pagi ini kalau boleh elakkanlah susah nak cari transport, nasib ada k-ride harga agak mahal juga sbeab tempah awal pukul 4.00 pagi, walaupun hotel dekat aja dengan airport

5:30 - Fajr/ Morning Prayer

7:47 - Sunrise

3.30 - Wake Up & Prepare (3 Hours Before Flight).

3.55 - Check-out Incheon Airport Line Guesthouse/ Name in the map Incheon Airport Guesthouse (5 km from Incheon Airport)

4.00 - Incheon Airport Terminal 1 (Shuttle Bus If Guesthouse Provided) RM45/one-way

Ø Van shuttle arrive 20 minutes after we call info counter airport

Ø Call Guesthouse ask them “provide shuttle to airport at 4.00am”

5:00 - Check-in Counter/Kiosk, Drop Luggage, Immigration

6.50 - Flight Departure to Malaysia

12.30 - Arrive at KLIA 1, Malaysia