[KR; 2026] Part 8 - Journey Back Home | Gangneung - Seoul - Incheon Airport
Annyeong Part 8 - Journey Back Home
Gangneung - Seoul
I woke up bright and early again - ready for my trip back to Seoul, then Incheon Airport.
I was really sad to check-out from the hotel, the two guy receptionists were really nice. I felt that they kept a lookout for me throughout my stay.
I saw this out of the window, and it felt so magical:
In Seoul Station
As I purchased my AREX Incheon Airport Express Voucher on Klook, and I'm taking one of the Korean carriers, I could check-in my luggage at AREX Seoul Station.There were signage around the AREX station guiding you the steps, just follow them closely:
Step 1: Check-in your luggage
I was panicking when my luggage was 2.5kg overweight... I was literally pulling items out and stuffing them to my backpack.
There wasn't any queue in the late morning, I had to wait for 10 minutes near the counter for the luggage clearance:
Step 2: Clear Immigration
Yes at the Seoul's AREX station.
Step 3: Either Board the AREX train to the airport (if that's your train departure time), or enjoy Seoul without your luggage
Step 4: Deposit your backpack at this free 1 hour storage lockers
They accept luggage too!
Even if you exceed the 1 hour free limit, additional 2 hours block is just between 1,000 - 2,000 won! Pretty affordable.
They are located near the food court and I saw another set of the same free lockers some near the washrooms in the LOTTE departmental store.
Even if you exceed the 1 hour free limit, additional 2 hours block is just between 1,000 - 2,000 won! Pretty affordable.
I really enjoyed the hands free 1 hour, able to have a good lunch and window shop around.
Arriving at the terminal, I realised I need to go a special departure gate as technically I have completed my immigration procedures. It was a shared path with the crew.
Pass through that special gate was a breeze - it took less than 5 minutes.
The whole station was filled with restaurants that are Michelin awarded. I gave this a try - the portion was huge, but it was pretty strange fusion of food? I was questioning what I was having.
Maybe the best out of the meal was the giant Ji Chang-wook's advertisement poster right infront of me:
Seoul - Incheon Airport
Boarded the express AREX train - everything was on time!
I had plenty of time in the airport, and I saw this interesting experience center:
Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 Korean Traditional Culture Experience Center (West) 인천국제공항 제2여객터미널 한국전통문화센터 서관
You can rent a hanbok or do some craft for free - perfect activity if you have a lot time to spare! I wanted to go for the craft making activity, but no staff offered me when I was hanging around the area :( When I came back after 10-15 minutes, the activity area were fully seated with kids.
Anyway, I had a great time in Korea this time - and I hope you liked my travel journey in the land of kimchi!
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