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Haeundae intercity bus terminals

30/4/2014

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If you happen to find yourself in Haeundae and you want to transport yourself and your bike via bus to another part of the country here is some information about the bus terminals, destinations, time tables available. 

The very first thing you need to know is that within less than the space of a kilometer there are actually 2 Haeundae Intercity Bus terminals (시외버스터미널).Very few people know that you can travel from Haeundae to Seoul directly with a luxury bus. 
Haeundae Intercity Bus Terminal 1
  • Right outside Haeundae subway exit station 1
  • Buses go to Gimhae, Changwon, Dongrae, Ulsan, Gijang and Jinha beach
  • Time taken: +/- 45 min - 1hour
  • Intervals: +/- every 20 to 30 minutes
  • Price: 1500 - 10 000 won (depending on the destination)
  • No website that I know of, but there are always tickets
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Picture used from 한나 (hnk2530)'s blog
Haeundae Intercity Bus Terminal 2
  • A long walk or very short bus ride from Haeundae station exit 4. (take any city bus for two stops)
  • Buses go to Seoul (Gangbyeong), Ansan, Suwon, Gwangju (Gyeongi-do), Bucheon, Osan, Hanam
  • Time taken: +/- 5 hours
  • Intervals: +/- every hour and a half , last bus at 4:30pm
  • Price: 23000 - 30 000 won (depending on the destination)
  • There is a website, but it's in Korean and there are usually lots of tickets available at the counter.
Bikes on buses
  • In Korea you are allowed to transport your bike under the bus in the luggage compartment.
  • Most of the time it's empty and there's more than enough space.
  • Peak holiday times like Lunar new year or Korean Thanksgiving you might have to remove your wheels as there are more luggage
  • If there are more than one cyclist, you might also have to take your wheels off.
  • You will be expected to open the luggage department and put your bike in yourself.
  • You will be expected to unload your own bike.
  • The drivers will leave you alone and expect you to do it on your own.
  • If you are concerned that your bike will slide around put a piece of old cardboard under your bike. 
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Images taken from http://www.joinchase.org/
Seoul to Haeundae
  • It is also possible to take a direct bus from East Seoul Bus terminal (Near Gangbyeon station on the Green line nr2) to Haeundae. The price and time taken is the same as Haeundae to Seoul. 
  • To reserve tickets (only in Korean) use this website in Internet Explorer.
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Haeundae Bicycle Service Center

16/4/2014

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"The Bicycle Service Center in Haeundae-gu, reopened on March 3.

The center, located along the Suyeong riverside under the Jwasuyeong-gyo Bridge (Suyeong Bridge No. 3) and next to Centum Middle School, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until June and will be closed in July and then be reopened again from August to December.

Those wishing to rent a bike must provide identification and their contact information. Rentals are for one hour and there are currently 50 bikes available.

The center also offers free bike repairs* such as changing chains, brake cables, bike tires or tubes. 

Haeundae-gu will operate a used bicycle market from April. Anyone wishing to sell their bike may bring it to the center where it will be repaired and sold free of charge. Bikes that remain unsold after six months may be donated with the owner’s consent.   

You can view other free bicycle rental shops in Busan at http://english.busan.go.kr/04transportation/10_03.jsp. " 
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Changing a punctured wheel

16/4/2014

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I have decided that if I were to label myself it would be a very enthusiastic amateur cyclist. I'm by no means a professional, I was reminded of this fact just a few days ago when I experienced my first puncture since I started taking cycling more seriously. 

And for the first time in my life, I took the tube out, patched it and put it back in the tire. And how did I manage to achieve that, well it's not hard, I just googled it, watched a Youtube video or two and followed the instructions. 

Now I feel so much more confident if something like that would ever happen again in the middle of nowhere. Just always remember to have a pump with you, no matter how small.  Anyone can fix a tyre, but with no pump, it's a very unsatisfying achievement. 

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Spring flower cycle route

3/4/2014

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I would like to recommend the perfect spring flower cycling route in Busan.  It is easy, flat and covers some of the best flower spots in Busan all in 2 to 3 hours.  To have the best possible experience go early morning to avoid the weekend flower seeking crowds.
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  • Start:  Centum city subway
  • Cycle Northward bound on the West side of Suyeong river
  • Take the turn off to the West for Oncheon stream. 
  • Prepare to be amazed by cherry blossoms!
  • Cycle until Dongrae station
  • Use a smart phone or GPS to cycle 5 minutes to Minam station (Line 3)
  • Take the subway from Minam station to Gangseo-gu Office station (20 min)
  • Go out of exit 1, walk straight, cross the busy street and enter Daejeo park
  • Prepare to see a sea of yellow flowers. 
  • After enjoying the rapeseed flowers head South along the Nakdong river.
  • Find the elevated cherry blossom tunnel cycling road.
  • Cycle 8km South until Eulsukdo island, follow the signs for the certification centre.
  • On the island you find the Certification centre where you can buy a 4 river bike trail passport and get your first stamp.
  • Option 1 cycle from there to Hadan station and go home.
  • Option 2 cycle to the East side of the river and cycle up North along the Nakdong river, through another 8 km of cherry blossoms to Gupo station. 
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