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thebektionary
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 Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:29 pm Post subject: What is Bucheon like? |
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| I just got a job with GEPIK in Bucheon. Can someone tell me a little bit about the city? I lived in Seoul before I've just never been to Bucheon. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks! |
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cfile2
Joined: 28 Jun 2010
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| Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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Bucheon is an ok city. I live there now.
It has a nice big park near city hall, which is also near the big department stores and the E-mart/Kim's club.
Easy access to Seoul on the buses (9800 to gangnam, 1300 to Hongdae) and Subway. You can catch an express train at both Songnae and Bucheon station which will cut a few minutes off your trip if you time it right.
Other than that it has all the comforts you're probably looking for.
If you've got any more specific questions feel free to ask. |
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thebektionary
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| Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks! I'm really okay with anywhere urban. I love Korean food but I like to eat Western food in a restaurant once or twice a week. When I lived in Chuncheon, that wasn't really possible which lead to some frustration. When I lived in Guri, I ate it every weekend.
It's on line 1 which is great. I just like city life and being able to access Seoul easily, so it's perfect for me. |
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cfile2
Joined: 28 Jun 2010
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| Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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| thebektionary wrote: |
Thanks! I'm really okay with anywhere urban. I love Korean food but I like to eat Western food in a restaurant once or twice a week. When I lived in Chuncheon, that wasn't really possible which lead to some frustration. When I lived in Guri, I ate it every weekend.
It's on line 1 which is great. I just like city life and being able to access Seoul easily, so it's perfect for me. |
You'll find plenty of western food in Bucheon. The department store has some in the basement food court, there's Kraze Burger, Jester's pie, an Indian place (I realize that's not Western), a Mexican joint. Tons of variety if you go looking for it.
I'm jealous you lived in Chuncheon. I would have eaten dalk-galbi til I hated myself. |
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thebektionary
Joined: 11 May 2011
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| Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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| cfile2 wrote: |
| thebektionary wrote: |
Thanks! I'm really okay with anywhere urban. I love Korean food but I like to eat Western food in a restaurant once or twice a week. When I lived in Chuncheon, that wasn't really possible which lead to some frustration. When I lived in Guri, I ate it every weekend.
It's on line 1 which is great. I just like city life and being able to access Seoul easily, so it's perfect for me. |
You'll find plenty of western food in Bucheon. The department store has some in the basement food court, there's Kraze Burger, Jester's pie, an Indian place (I realize that's not Western), a Mexican joint. Tons of variety if you go looking for it.
I'm jealous you lived in Chuncheon. I would have eaten dalk-galbi til I hated myself. |
Hahahaha I ate dak-galbi every day... I loved it... but everything else about Chuncheon sucked! Don't be jealous! It's so boring there!
I think we all have come to use the term "Western food" to include everything that's not Korean food or Koreanized versions of Chinese or Japanese... hahaha  I love Indian food more than anything (besides maybe dak galbi) so I'm happy to hear there is an Indian restaurant there. |
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nathanrutledge
Joined: 01 May 2008
Location: Marakesh
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| Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Don't get TOO excited. If you live near city hall or the department stores, you aren't near the subway, and the city buses here aren't the best. And if you're living on the south side of the tracks, you might as well live in Chuncheon. |
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cfile2
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| Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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| nathanrutledge wrote: |
| Don't get TOO excited. If you live near city hall or the department stores, you aren't near the subway, and the city buses here aren't the best. And if you're living on the south side of the tracks, you might as well live in Chuncheon. |
This.
I've never even been to the "south side of the tracks." and can only comment on the 중동 area for the most part. I mean, it is what it is. A comfortable place outside the major city.
The city buses can definitely be hit or miss but I find the red buses are usually ok for getting me into Seoul.
Also I should mention that even though said Indian restaurant does exist, I've never had the food and can't comment on it's quality. |
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thebektionary
Joined: 11 May 2011
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| Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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| nathanrutledge wrote: |
| Don't get TOO excited. If you live near city hall or the department stores, you aren't near the subway, and the city buses here aren't the best. And if you're living on the south side of the tracks, you might as well live in Chuncheon. |
My school is off of Yeokgok station. |
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nathanrutledge
Joined: 01 May 2008
Location: Marakesh
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| Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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| thebektionary wrote: |
| nathanrutledge wrote: |
| Don't get TOO excited. If you live near city hall or the department stores, you aren't near the subway, and the city buses here aren't the best. And if you're living on the south side of the tracks, you might as well live in Chuncheon. |
My school is off of Yeokgok station. |
If that's the case, then forget about taking ANY buses into Seoul. Also forget about City Hall or the department store or any of that. You are, for all intents and purposes, living in Seoul. It's faster for you to take the subway to Yeongdeungpo and Times Square than it is to get to City Hall. Yeokgok is the place to be (IMO) in terms of transportation.
I live at Yeokgok. PM me if you want some specifics, want to meet up, etc. |
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DanseurVertical
Joined: 24 Nov 2010
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| Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 5:27 am Post subject: |
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A Korean friend of mine lives there and doesn't openly complain about it.
A popular climbing gym has recently opened in the city. If you think you may like exercise and climbing things (as opposed to drinking all the time with your mates), it may be a goer.
Ultimately, I'd consider where you would live relative to subway stations and any meaningful points of recreation. If taking a train means taking a bus first, maybe avoid it, or else communicate with the school about some alternative residence. |
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thebektionary
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| Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 12:39 am Post subject: |
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| DanseurVertical wrote: |
A Korean friend of mine lives there and doesn't openly complain about it.
A popular climbing gym has recently opened in the city. If you think you may like exercise and climbing things (as opposed to drinking all the time with your mates), it may be a goer.
Ultimately, I'd consider where you would live relative to subway stations and any meaningful points of recreation. If taking a train means taking a bus first, maybe avoid it, or else communicate with the school about some alternative residence. |
Good to know! My boyfriend and I were just talking about joining a rock gym in Seoul. How convenient. |
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