Hong Kong Silka Seaview Hotel (香港海景絲麗酒店)

As it is a random trip, accommodation is chosen quite randomly as well.

Without much checking, i had decided to book this hotel which located at Yaumatei.

A standard room of 2 people, this room are counted spacious in Hong Kong.

A simple room that equipped with all the necessity is cost at RM945 for 4 nights stay for 2 person. 

In the level of 14, the view from the window are quite pretty. 

Not only the night view of Hong Kong, i can also see the sea from here in the morning. 

What make me feel awesome about this hotel is they provide a mobile for the customers.
Customers can make local calls with this phone and can use as Wifi Hotspot to bring around.

And it is free of charge!!!

This is the how the hotel look from outside. 

This place is easily access to Yaumatei Police station, Temple Street Night Market (庙街) 

and others tourist attractions. 

Address: 

268 Shanghai Street, Yaumatei, (Yau Ma Tei MTR Station - Exit C), 

Kowloon, Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
九龍油麻地上海街268號 (油麻地港鐵站 C出口), 油麻地, 香港

PyeongChang Winter Olympic 2018 : Tourist Attractions in GangNeung

Did I mention that Gangneung is also one of the venues for Winter Olympic 2018 in South Korea?
Gangnueng, located at the east coast of South Korea, is a city in Gangwon-do. This city is also 

known as the home to National League football club Gangneung City FC and 

K League football team Gangwon FC.

Ojukheon House (오죽헌)

24, Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Ojukheon House, which built during the early Joseon Dynasty and remains one of the oldest wooden residential building in Korea. It was designated as Treasure No. 165 in the year 1963 and has been maintained by the descendants. 

Ojukheon House gets its name from the many black bamboo trees surround it. It was where Shinsaimdang lived and her son Yi I was born. Yi I was the scholar and politician of the 

Joseon period.  

Seongyojang House (강릉선교장)
63, Unjeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Seongyojang is the place where stayed by the Naebeon Lee, the noble family of the Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do Province. It was designated Important Folklore Material No.5 in 1967. It is said that 10 generations of descendants of Naebeon Lee have continued to live at Seongyojang. 

The meaning of 'Seon' in Seongyojang is boat. In front of Seongyojang is the Gyeongpo Lake, thus making it accessible by boat. Yeolhwadang is considered as the most important structure in this property. The name is given in order to promote happiness and joy among the relatives living there. 

Haslla Art World (하슬라아트월드)

1441, Yulgong-ro, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gets its name 'Haslla" from the Gangneung of the Shilla Era, Haslla Art World which covering an area of 61 acres, formed by applying to its natural features. The Art Garden contains the Pine Tree Garden, Time Hall, Wetlands, Field Garden, Sea Garden and also the Fun Garden. 

Jeongdongjin Rail Bike (정동진 레일바이크)

13, Jeongdongyeok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Jeongdongjin Rail Bike is one of the must-try experiences when traveling in Gangwon-do. Marked in the Guinness Book of World Records, Jeongdongjin having the unique distinction of having a train station that located the closest to the sea in the world. It has been famous as the best spot to see the sunrise and the beautiful ocean view.

Jumunjin Breakwater (주문진 방사제)

1609, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Getting popular after the appearance in the television drama 'Goblin', Jumunjin Breakwater was built to protect the coastline from the effects of erosion and longshore drift. 

 The memorable scene where Eun-tak first summoned the goblin by blowing out the candles had attracted a lot of fans to visit the place to take photos and reenact the famous scene. 

Jumunjin Seafood Market (주문진수산시장)

38, Sijang-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Located next to Jumunjin Port, Jumunjin Seafood Market, founded in 1936, is the largest seafood market in East Coast that includes a dried seafood market and a sashimi center. The market have attracts lot of visitors neither Koreans or foreign visitors.  

Visitors can purchase the fresh seafood at inexpensive prices, as well as a taste of fresh and delicious sashimi. Besides, the market will also hosts a variety of fun events throughout the year such as the Blowfish Festival and Squid Festival. 

PyeongChang Winter Olympics 2018: Stadium in GangNeung

Apart from PyeongChang Cluster, GangNeung Cluster is another main venue for the 

Winter Olympics 2018. Stadium in GangNeung will mainly host the indoor activities such as ice hockey, skating, and others.   

Gangneung Hockey Centre

Gangneung Hockey Centre is an indoor arena currently under construction in the coastal city of Gangneung, South Korea. The arena will be one of the two venues for the ice hockey events at the 2018 Winter Olympics, serving as the main venue for the men's tournament and medal matches. It will also host the ice sledge hockey competition during the 2018 Winter Paralympics. 

Gangneung Oval

The Gangneung Oval is a speed skating oval in South Korea, which will use for the speed skating competitions at the 2018 Winter Olympics. The building of the oval was started in September 2013. It has three floors above ground and two underground levels. The venue will consist of a double track 400 m rink and has a capacity of 8000 seats. 

The original plan was to build the venue at the Gangneung Science Park, but because there was limited space due to the number of local businesses taking the opportunity to relocate, the oval will be built in the Gangneung Olympic Park, in the vicinity of the Gangneung Ice Arena and Gangneung Hockey Centre.

Gangneung Ice Arena

Gangneung Ice Arena is an indoor ice arena which has been built for the 2018 Winter Olympics. It will be the venue for two sports: figure skating and short track speed skating. The seating capacity is 12,000. The Gangneung Ice Arena is designed to house two ice rinks (60m x 30m) for competition and training respectively. The building has four floors above ground and two underground levels. 

An environmentally-friendly ice cooling system has been adopted, and the facility will be used for local recreational purposes after the Games. The cost of construction for the Olympics is 85 million USD. The facility has been inaugurated on December 14, 2016

Gangneung Curling Centre

Gangneung Curling Centre is an indoor ice arena which was used for the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games, and will be used for both the 2018 Winter Olympics and 2018 Winter Paralympics. It was opened in 1998. It is located in the coastal city of Gangneung. It will be the venue for curling and wheelchair curling. The seating capacity is 3,500.

It is the only Olympic venue in Gangneung which existed prior to the election of PyeongChang as the host city of the 2018 Winter Games. Before the Games, it was known as the Gangneung Indoor Ice Rink. It will be renovated between October 2015 and October 2016 in preparation for the Games. 

The Centre was the venue for ice hockey at the 1999 Asian Winter Games and hosted the 2009 World Women's Curling Championships. Traditionally, the Olympic host venue will host the World Junior Curling Championships in the year previous to the games.

Kwandong Hockey Centre

Kwandong Hockey Centre is a future ice skating arena which will be established on the grounds of Catholic Kwandong University in Gangneung, Gangwon-do. During the 2018 Winter Olympics, it will be one of the two venues for Ice Hockey. The seating capacity is 6,000. There will be one ice rink (60m x 30m), four floors above ground and one underground level.

PyeongChang Winter Olympics 2018: Stadium in PyeongChang

As i mentioned earlier, PyeongChang Mountain Cluster and Gangneung Coastal Cluster will be the two main venues for the 2018 Winter Olympics. 

Let's me bring you all through the Olympic Stadiums that located in PyeongChang Mountain Cluster.

PyeongChang Olympic Stadium

The Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium will be a temporary venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2018 Winter Olympics and the 2018 Winter Paralympics. The stadium will also serve as the medal plaza during the games, hosting medal ceremonies. 

The stadium is located in Daegwallyeong-myeon, in the precinct of the Pyeongchang Olympic Plaza, about two kilometres (1.2 mi) away from Alpensia Resort. The Olympic Stadium will be installed on an 80,000-square-metre (860,000 sq ft) site in Hoenggye. It will be a temporary 50,000-seat stadium, which will be dismantled after the Games. 

The Stadium will be the final major Olympic venue to be completed, with end of construction expected in September 2017. In addition, next to the stadium will be an Olympic exhibition hall, as well as traditional food markets and other attractions, which will remain as heritage facilities.

Alpensia Biathlon Centre

Alpensia Biathlon Centre is a biathlon venue in the Alpensia resort, located in 

Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea. It was first completed in 1998. The renovation as part of later established Alpensia was completed in 2007. 

Alpensia Ski Jumping Centre

Alpensia Ski Jump is the symbol of 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic. 

Located in Alpensia Resort, it was originally planned to be the venue for the opening and 

closing ceremonies for the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Alpensia Sliding Centre

The Alpensia Sliding Centre is a bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton track that will be located in Alpensia Resort, South Korea. This venue will host the bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton events for the 2018 Winter Olympics. It will accommodate 7,000 spectators. The track will be 2,018 metres long to commemorate the Olympic Games.

Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre

Alpensia Cross-Country Centre is a cross-country skiing venue in the Alpensia resort, located in Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea. It was first completed in 1998. The renovation as part of later established Alpensia was completed in 2009.

Yongpyong Alpine Centre

Yongpyong Alpine competition venue, which is located in the Yongpyong Resort, was completed in 1998. It has hosted four FIS Alpine World Cups Games and the 2006 IPC Paralympic WorldCup.

Bokwang Phoenix Snow Park

Bokwang Phoenix Park is a ski resort in South Korea. It is located in the township of Bongpyeong-myeon, in the county of Pyeongchang. The Bokwang Snow Park will be the venue for the freestyle skiing and snowboard of the 2018 Winter Olympics. It is also one of the locations where the television drama Autumn in My Heart was shot.

PyeongChang Winter Olympic 2018 : Tourist Attractions in PyeongChang

You might already know that PyeongChang is going to held the Winter Olympic 2018. 

However, what else do you know about this place? Let's me tell you some tourist attractions that 

you shouldn't miss when visiting PyeongChang. 

PyeongChang, also known as Pyeongchang-gun (平昌郡) is located in Gangwon Province in 

South Korea. It is located about 180km east of Seoul, the capital of South Korea. 

Daegwallyeong Skyranch (대관령 하늘목장)

Location: 468, Hoenggye-ri Daegwalnyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do.

Since 1974, Sky Ranch has a more than 40 years history with a ranch of 9 million square meters. There is about 400 Holstein cows are bred up along with hundred of Korean cows (Hanu) in an eco-friendly way. Located in highland, the cozy weather with the well-preserved environment can give the best nature ranch experience to all the visitors. 

Samyang Eco Green Campus (삼양목장)

Location: 708-9, Kkotbadyangji-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Samyang Ranch is the Asia's largest green pasture where milking cows are feed on the fresh and clean grass. The plateau which reaching a height of 1,470 meters provides an amazing view to the visitors. From the Daegwallyeong Observatory, visitors can also see as far as Gangneung, Jumunjin and even the East Sea beyond. 

The famous movie 'my wife is a gangster 3', 'when romance meets destiny' and others were 

filmed here. 

Uiyaji Wind Village (평창 의야지 바람마을)

Location: 137, Kkotbadyangji-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Uiyaji Baram Maeul is a mountain village situated on the top of Daegwallyeong. Visitors can enjoy activities such as making cheese or ice cream as well as enjoying the beautiful sight of windmills by standing high above the frozen plain. 

Besides, visitors can taste the various food including memil-mandu (buckwheat dumpling), 

ongsimi-kalguksu (handmade knife-cut noodles with sweet rice dough soup), gamja-jeon 

(potatoes pancakes), memil-kalguksu (buckwheat knife-cue noodles), sanchae-bibimbap 

(seasoned wild vegetable bibimbap), and more. 

Woljeongsa Temple (월정사)

Location: 374-8, Odaesan-ro, Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Woljeongsa Temple is located in a forested valley east of Odaesan Mountain, which composed of 60 temples and 8 monasteries that made into one large temple. It was established by Monk Ja Jang. In Woljeongsa Temple, there is the Seongbo Museum that visitors can view the Buddhist culture of the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), the nine-storey octagonal pagoda named Sari-Pagoda, and the Stone Seated Buddha figure. 

Woljeongsa Temple was restored after the Korean war in 1950 when the Chilbulbojeon, Yeongsanjeon, Gwaneungjeon, and other buildings were burned down. 

There are 22 pagodas that hold the remains of the monks who had lived there.  

Yongpyong Ski Resort (용평리조트 스키장)

Location: 715, Olympic-ro, Daegwanryeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Yongpyong Resort located at the center of Korea's Baekdudaegan Mountain Range. With the average of 250 centimeters of snowfall per season, Yongpyong Resort is a place that excellent for skiing. There are other facilities includes a 45-hole golf course, swimming pools, allows the visitors to escape from daily life. 

Yongpyong Resort has hosted a number of international competitions including World Cup Ski Competition and the Asian Winter Games. It is one of the most popular ski resorts in South Korea. 

The famous drama 'Goblin' was filmed here where the main actress is seen working as a part-timer at a ski resort. Apart from 'Goblin',  this resort was also the filming site for what is regarded as the "original" hallyu drama, 'Winter Sonata' in the year 2012.   

It will be a super long post if I write down all the attractions. If you wish to know other attraction in PyeongChang or even for South Korea, feel free to visit website link below.

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/common_intl/mapInformation.kto?md=enu&func_name=main

PyeongChang Winter Olympic 2018: Venue

After losing the previous bids to host the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympic Games, PyeongChang has finally gained the opportunity to host the 2018 Winter Olympics Games. 

This will be the first Winter Olympics Games and the second Olympics Games in South Korea.

PyeongChang Mountain Cluster and Gangneung Coastal Cluster will be the two main venues for the 2018 Winter Olympics. There is a total of thirteen stadiums will be used to host the Olympics Games.

Visitors can reach PyeongChang by taking KTX which take about 70 minutes from Seoul to Gangneung. There is also YeongDong Expressway Route 1 and Route 2 that connect Gwangju and Wonju which expected to distribute the traffic volume between Seoul area and Gangwon Province.

  

For more information, feel free to visit the official website of PyeongChang 2018,

https://www.pyeongchang2018.com/en/index

PyeongChang Winter Olympic 2018: Test Event

In less than 1 year time, Winter Olympic 2018 will be kicked off in PyeongChang, South Korea. Before that, Olympic Test Events had been carried out since February 2016 and expected 

to end in April 2017. 

The Olympic Test Events served as the opportunity for athletes and officials to familiarise 

themselves with the competition venues and the host region. It will also be an ideal platform 

for the public to participate and engage with the events and the Games.

There is a total of 29 events inclusive of 20 Olympic events, 5 Paralympic events, 

2 non-competition events, and 2 non-sport events. 

Some photos of the test events.