Travel Korea in just 4 days(Day 1)

Hwangyong-hamnida to Korea

We only have short time in Korea so we did our best to go to places we wanted the most. We arrived at Incheon Airport later than 2 in the afternoon. From the moment we got there we went straight to get a wifi sim card, at the arrival hall gate 10 you can find the booth where you can also rent a wifi egg router. You can also book online through funko and pick up at the airport.

Next thing we did is to look for a transportation vehicle,we choose to take KAL Limousine Bus since they have a stop to our hotel at The Westin Chosun.

Take note:
*in order to rent an egg router you must have a credit card,getting a wifi sim card doesn't required any.
*wifi sim card - 8000KW
*Our Kal limousine bus worth 16000KW
*travel time about 60 minutes

The Westin Chosun Hotel Sogong-dong

When we arrived at the hotel,we took some time to rest for awhile and freshen up ourselves. Afterwards, went to Namsan Tower.

How to go:

1. From Westin walk about 5 minutes going to City hall station
2. Commute to Myeongdong (subway line 4) and go to exit 3
3.  Right road from Pacific hotel and walk for about 10 to 15 minutes

   

   Map showing the Namsan Tower

   

   At Myeongdong Station exit 2

    While on our way to Namsan Tower,we did a li'l bit of detour cause there are some great spots to take some photos on.

   

   Seoul City View looks amazing

     

     

After our pictorial session we finally arrived to Namsan cable car. The building is quite noticeable from a distance,because of the series lightning.

Namsan Cable Car

                        
    From inside you can queue directly to get the ticket,round trip pass would cost you 8500KW. Once you get the ticket,moved to waiting area.  
   

Cable car rates

Cable car round trip ticket

  While you are being transported to Namsan tower,mind the view it's really stunning. A few minutes of Seoul City gazing.


  “Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Gustave Flaubert            

Korea Visa for Filipinos

How to apply Korea Visa for Filipinos with Macao travel permit?

Requirements:

1. Visa application form
Applicants must fill out and sign the application form with a colored photograph with white colored background (sized 3.5 x 4.5 cm) affixed.
2. Passport
6 months or more should be left on passport expiration date (original
and copy of the identification page(s))
Valid HK or Macau residing visa (original and copy)
Applicants who have HKSAR passport, Macau SAR passport, HKDI or Macau Travel Permit do not have to submit the residing visa.
3. Copy of Identification Card
Submit a copy of Hong Kong or Macau ID card
Applicants who have HKSAR passport, MacauSAR passport, HKDI or Macau TP, or who pass through Hong Kong temporarily, are exempted from this
4. Financial proof statement
Supporting documents proving the financial ability with more than HKD20,000 valued is needed.
*bank statement 3 months record with your name,if without name attached together with bank certificate
* 3 months record of your updated bank passbook,should be in Hong Kong account.

For more information click this link: http://hkg.mofa.go.kr/webmodule/htsboard/template/read/legengbdread.jsp?typeID=16&boardid=8962&seqno=717432&c=TITLE&t=&pagenum=3&tableName=TYPE_ENGLEGATIO&pc=undefined&dc=&wc=&lu=&vu=&iu=&du

●Visa application form download:
http://hkg.mofa.go.kr/webmodule/htsboard/template/read/legengbdread.jsp?typeID=16&boardid=8962&seqno=717432&c=TITLE&t=&pagenum=3&tableName=TYPE_ENGLEGATIO&pc=undefined&dc=&wc=&lu=&vu=&iu=&du

●the submission day, Sat, Sun and public holidays are excluded
List of holidays: http://hkg.mofa.go.kr/english/as/hkg/mission/location/index.jsp

Visa application:9:00-12:00 (arrived before 11:30)
Visa issuance:13:30-16:30

How to apply in easy steps:

1.Complete all your requirements
2. Ask a friend to help you out submit your requirements in the Korea consulate (you can't process by yourself)
3.In Korea Consulate, Get a queueing number,once called submit the requirements and wait for the receipt( Yes! you can get the claiming receipt right away if all your papers are valid and accepted)
4.Days later,ask a third party to help you get your passport with your korean visa

Take note that the passport shall be kept until the issuance of visa. There are agencies you can ask to help you process but in my case I got help from my friend. In the last page of the visa application form is an authorization signed by you and your authorized person. It takes 5 working days to process the visa.

 How to go to Korean Consulate in Hong Kong:

Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Hong Kong is located at 16 Hartcourt Road, Far East Centre 5th Floor

Make sure to complete your requirements and follow the easy steps and you're good to go!

sample of claiming receipt,and absolutely free of charge!

korea visa sample

“All travel has its advantages. If the passenger visits better countries, he may learn to improve his own. And if fortune carries him to worse, he may learn to enjoy it.” –

Samuel Johnson