Free Shuttle Bus from Seoul to Gangwon-do

What does this mean? Of course more savings for your trip! ^^

The FREE shuttle bus from Seoul to Gangwon-do runs from December 5th, 2010 to February 25th 2011 especially for you winter fans! The shuttle bus offers wireless internet, personal earphones and DVD video system.

Note: No shuttle service on Monday and first come first serve basis.

Waiting point: Gwanghamun Subway Station, Exit 6, Line 5

The route:
Seoul to Gangwon-do
Gwanghamun 08:00 --> Gangwon-do (Yongpyeong Resort) 11:30 --> Gangwon-do (Alpensia Resort) 11:45 --> Gangwon-do (Gangneung Jungang Market) 13:00

Gangwon-do to Seoul
Gangwon-do (Gangneung Jungang Market) 17:00 --> Gangwon-do (Alpensia Resort) 18:00 --> Gangwon-do (Yongpyeong Resort) 18:25 --> Gwanghamun 21:45

For booking: Visit Korea Year website
Check out KNTO link for ski resorts in Gangwon-do.

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Exciting Things to Do In Thailand

When visiting Thailand, your visit would not be a complete one if you fail to do some of the best and exciting things that you can do in Thailand. This includes your chance to learn to Scuba Dive. If you are a lover of water and loves to see underwater creatures, then this activity is best for you. Thailand has the most beautiful diving spots and is one of the cheapest. For only £150, you can already have your PADI Open Water certificate to various dive shops in Thailand. The package includes the kit and a four day training and bunch of diving. 

Watching Muay Thai match is another great thing to experience in Thailand. You can feel the power of Muay Thai boxers at the Lumpini Stadium in Bangkok. Purchase a cheaper ticket if you want to witness the fight with any other fans or the more expensive ones if you wanted to be on the ringside and enjoy the fun more intensely. 

Tigers are wild, and everybody is afraid to get closer to them. However, given the chance to stroke them is an unusual experience. If you are of those who wanted to have an unusual friendly encounter of tigers by stroking them, you rather visit the Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi province. With just a small amount of donation, you can already stroke the tigers and strike a pose with them. 

If you think, Bangkok is the best place to visit in Thailand; you have to think again because Chiang Mai also has wonderful views and experiences to offer. If you love elephant trekking and witness fine scenery at the same time, Chiang Mai is the best place for this activity. They have the green virgin forests and breathtaking mountains for you to love. Moreover, if you want to have a break from trekking, you can try to do bamboo rafting and swimming in their jungle waterfalls. 

If you want to witness the busy life in Thailand and watch different type of people rushing in, you had better go to Khao San Road in Bangkok. Here is where most of the travelers go first for people watching activity. The place is packed with hotels, bars, restaurant, travel agent, stall selling everything and more. 

Another great thing that one must do in Thailand is to experience shopping in their Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. As the name suggest, the floating market is composed of hundreds of little boats loaded with their items for sale like fruit, vegetables, chickens, blankets, clothes, and more. 

If the floating market does not excite you, then, Chilling to Thailand’s legendary islands will surely take you to a high energy level. If you love going to the bars, you must visit Koh Samui, which is great for partying. Koh Phangan is known for its unique Full Moon Parties and Koh Tao if you love to dive. 

After doing all those breathtaking activities and visiting various places in Thailand, The Grand Palace in Bangkok will complete your fine travel experience. The Grand Palace is an exotic architectural masterpiece, with fabulous ornaments and was once the home of the King and government officials of Thailand. Visiting here requires modest clothing or you won’t be allowed to come in.


Article Source:
http://www.articlecity.com/articles/travel_and_leisure/article_3983.shtml

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Welcome Plan Service by Visit Year Korea

Those who are visiting Korea between January and February 2011, a welcome kit awaits you at Incheon International Airport and Gimpo Airport Korea Tourism Booth!! The welcome dates will be announced sometime soon and keep yourself updated at Visit Year Korea website here.

Grab one if you gonna travel during that time.^^

The welcome kit will vary from one of these:

• Souvenir Packaging Kits
• 1330 Wet Tissue
• T-Money
• Cosmetics Sample Kit
• Casino Coupon
• Currency Exchange Discount Coupon
• Korean Wave Star Postcards (I want Lee Jun Ki or So Ji Sub!! ^^)

You have to print the coupon from Visit Korea Year before you reach either airports.

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Discount Coupon in Seoul

Get discount coupons for these outlets and many more at VisitKoreaYear website.

Visit Korea Year is from 2010 to 2012.

Participating outlets :

Cosmetics

• Hanskin - 5%
• The Face Shop - 5 to 10%
• Tony Moly - 5%
• Missha - 10% 
• Nature Republic - 10%
• Innisfree - 10%
• Etude House - 5 to 10%

Note: All stores are in Myeongdong except for Etude House is in Insadong. 

Coffee Shops

• Holly's Coffee -10% on beverages excluding bottled drinks at Myeongdong and Insadong
• O'sulloc Tea House -10% at Myeongdong and Taepyeong

Food

• Omuto Tomato - Fusion Omurice; all items 10% except alcoholic beverages at Myeongdong
• Rotiboy - One free bun / coffee with purchases of 6 or more buns at Myeongdong
• Sunshine Kebabs - Free coke with purchase of kebab at City Hall
• Under The Sea - 10% at Myeongdong
• Dunkin Donuts - 10% at Myeongdong, Jonggak, Jongno, COEX
• Cheong Kwan Jang - 5% for root of ginseng and 10% off other products at Myeongdong, Euljiro
• Todai - Free wine for 2 people dining at Myeongdong
• Yeon Ta Bal - Service menu at Apgujeong
• Red Mango - 10% all items at multiple branches
• Cacao Green - 10% all items at Myeongdong
• Dong Hae Byel Gwan - Complimentary alcoholic drink 'Hwa Yo' at multiple branches

Multi Shop

• ABC Mart - 5,000 won discount on all purchase at Myeongdong

Others

• The Foot Shop - 10% discount all items at Gwanghamun and Jongno
• Lotte World Shooting Range - two shootings at one round, another round for second at Jamsil

Terms and Conditions:

1. Only those with a coupon will receive discounts
2. Present your coupon at the counter before paying
3. One coupon per person
4. Only one coupon per purchase
5. Please check if the store is a member store for discount
6. Discounts are for foreign tourists only

Note: Please check the map in each link for participating stores. Not all stores are participating.


Source: Visit Korea Year

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