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Youngpoong Bookstore is a large bookstore that can be found throughout South Korea, along with Kyobo Bookstore. Currently, Kyobo Bookstore holds the top spot among domestic bookstores, but Youngpoong Bookstore seems to be diligently catching up. In major regions of South Korea, you can find at least one large bookstore, and in the Gangnam area, Youngpoong Bookstore, along with Kyobo ...

Arriving at Tokyo Station and exploring the surroundings, it was time for dinner on the fourth day of my Japan trip. Considering the yet-to-be-tasted renowned Japanese dishes, the thought of having “Gyukatsu” crossed my mind. Since I was at Tokyo Station, I decided to search for “Tokyo Station Gyukatsu,” and surprisingly, I found a restaurant not far from the station ...

Tokyo Station sits at the heart of Tokyo, often considered the central hub that comes to mind when thinking of the city. Comparable to Seoul Station in South Korea, Tokyo Station, unlike Seoul Station, gives off a distinct feeling of being at the center of Tokyo. “From Hibiya Park to Tokyo Station…” On the fourth day of my Tokyo journey, ...

Around Gwangmyeong Cheolsan Station, you can find three Starbucks locations. One can be found between Exit 3 and Exit 4 of Cheolsan Station, and another across from Exit 2. The third one can be found across from “Cheolsan Prugio Sky Apartment.” “Starbucks Cheolsan Rodeo Branch in Gwangmyeong Cheolsan” The third location mentioned above is called “Starbucks Cheolsan Rodeo Branch.” It ...

The area around Gwangmyeong Cheolsan Station can be considered a representative pottery commercial district. A central shopping district has formed around Cheolsan Station, and most of the surrounding areas are residential, with densely packed apartments, making it one of the prime commercial districts. Thanks to this, you can find various restaurants, cafes, general stores, and academies in the vicinity. “Dakgalbi ...

If you venture into the alley behind Exit 10 of Sadang Station, you’ll find a variety of restaurants and cafes. This area, often called the ‘Sadang Station Food Alley,’ is known for its cost-effective eateries. Furthermore, if you explore a bit further, you’ll come across a market. Around Sadang Station, you can also discover restaurants and cafes with excellent value ...

When you enter the side street behind Exit 10 of Sadang Station, you can find various restaurants. It’s easy to find restaurants that offer delicious food at affordable prices. If you’re unsure of what to eat near Sadang Station, you can explore the area and visit a restaurant that catches your eye. “‘Nakji Maeul’, Sadang Station’s Octopus Specialty Restaurant” You ...

The practical final destination of my Hong Kong trip was the area around Tung Chung Station. In this area, I found Citygate Outlets, allowing me to spend my last moments in Hong Kong purchasing souvenirs to share with friends. Fortunately, Citygate Outlets offered a variety of stores, and one that caught my eye was “Kee Wah Bakery.” “Recommended as a ...

After exploring the main attractions of Ngong Ping Village and Tai O Waterside Village on Lantau Island, I boarded the free bus provided at Ngong Ping Village to return to Tung Chung Station. (Since the cable car was undergoing renovations and not operational, they were temporarily providing free bus service.) Although taking the bus back to Tung Chung Station took ...

Before exploring Ngong Ping Village and Tai O Village near Hong Kong’s Tung Chung Station, I had a meal. Near Tung Chung Station, you can find “Citygate Outlets,” where you can explore various restaurants inside the building. Among them, there were places where people were lining up to eat. After contemplating where to dine, I decided to have a meal ...

Hong Kong’s Tung Chung Station is a bustling area located in the Lantau Island region. While it may not have skyscrapers densely packed like in downtown Hong Kong, it’s an area where you can still find several high-rise buildings. Compared to downtown Hong Kong, this area offers a relatively serene countryside view, and that’s why there are large outlets located ...

After completing the Asiana Airlines early check-in at Hong Kong Airport, I headed to “Tung Chung Station,” the starting point to visit Ngong Ping Village and Tai O Village, my final destinations. There are various ways to get from Hong Kong Airport to Tung Chung Station, but taking a bus is the most common. While I could have taken a ...