Xin Loong (兴隆), Hainan (海南), China (中国) : Impressed by 兴隆热带植物园 (Xin Loong Tropical Botanical Garden)

Hainan, China - Part 6 - 兴隆热带植物园 (Xin Loong Tropical Botanical Garden), 兴隆 (Xin Loong)

We arrived at the hotel during the night after we had our 3 hours long journey trip from Sanya 三亚 to Xin Loong 兴隆, and of course, we went to a coffee factory (兴隆咖啡园) and had our local dinner (黎家农家宴) as well, once again, a disappointing dinner we had. :/

On the second morning, packed our luggage and we headed to the beautiful garden

兴隆热带植物园

- 兴隆热带植物园 (RMB70) -

All of us will be given stickers and its represent different groups of people who came to the park.

Anyway, I still keep the sticker as remembrance! :)

And now, I'm going to show what we could expect from the park, the Park do impress me quite a bit. *Well done*

So, this botanical garden was built in 1957, with an area of 400,000 square metres with 1,200 tropical plants. This garden is nearly perfect for plants to grow, it is also play a role of an important agricultural base and it is also a famous tourist spot.

- Wedding -

Instead of other place, there's Hainanese who go to the Park for photography and even a wedding banquet, how lovely. :) Congratulation to the newly weds.

- Hop on the buggy! -

We went for a tour with buggy, the Park is a hugeeee one! I love the surrounding with all those tall trees here.

- Watermelon on a tree? -

西瓜在树上？

- Orchids -

I love how the weather of Xin Loong (兴隆), cold and refreshing. Awesome part while I could wear my sweater and jacket! :)

- Dangling roots? -

A type of plants that makes picture prefect. How dreamy it would be?

- Cactus Zone -

- Golden Finger (金手指) -

I can't recall what the indirect meaning when people said "Gam Shou Ji".

- Hainanese Plant -

- I love Sunflowers!! -

Couldn't agree more that sunflower is one of the hardest plant to grow, a lot of effort to take care of it.

- The Map View -

And that's the end of what we could expect at the Park. We saw various type of fruits and plants, other than those, vanilla, peppers, coco and et cetera.

There goes our day trip at Xin Loong Tropical Park. :)

Next will be heading to HaiKou (海口), another city of Hainan and it took another 3 hours drive and the temperature dropped approximately 10c, and its 11c by then! 

- Hungry tummy -

Small portion of breakfast, disappointed dinner the night before and luckily my mom brought her cookie along! Awwww~~ butter cookies. Trolled them when I said I was hungry. (lol)

Finally Hainan trip post going to end soon!! :D

Till then!

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CLOSED - BurgerBar.co & Patrick's Signature (by Party Play Lifestyle Cafe)

Another concept by Party Play Lifestyle Cafe.

Located at the exact spot where Party Play Lifestyle Cafe would be. 

And now, they are serving pork as well!

- Patrick's Signature -

The first day when they changed their menu, three of us (was with my manager and colleague) went to try their new Chinese menu - The Set Lunch.

Totally a huge changes of Party Play from fusion cuisine to mainly Chinese cuisine. 

I like their Singaporean Laksa which was not that spicy (except for the recent one that I couldn't finish, it was extremely spicy for us). Prawns was huge before. Hopefully they will maintain their quality as the first time we had our Laksa. :)

- Patrick's Signature -

I couldn't recall what was it called. In fact, I do not favour this dish personally, very weird taste of yellow noodle.

Besides what I've shown here, they do serve pork belly with rice and others as well, there are other ala cart menu for selection as well.

And the newly launched burger outlet in town.

- BurgerBar.co -

Three of us had lunch together at BurgerBar.co before it was officially launched.

As compared with my first visit to the second visit (last month), service was improved a bit more and same goes to their food presentation.

- Italian Job -

Personally, I like to eat burger once in a while. I had green tea bun (love it) for my selection, so the bun is green! (Don't ask me why it is green again and again!)

At Burgerbar.co, it will be self service, we order our meal and pay at the counter. Beef patty taste okay and overall, burger was nice. I do love their grilled tomato!

On my recent visit to KL, burger was awesome by My Burgerlab. Nomnom! Scrumptious juicy beef patty.

- Fries with Spices -

With additional RM7.00 (correct me if I made a mistake), we could have fries together with bottomless soft drink. I like fries, but if the fries is thicker, it would be perfect with those sprinkled spices! :)

That's all for today!

Location :
Lintas Plaza.

Facebook :
Burgerbar.co

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Sanya (三亚), Hainan (海南), China (中国) : 蝴蝶谷 (Butterfly Park) & 亚龙弯 (YaLongWan) 旅游度假村

Hainan, China - Part 5 - 蝴蝶谷 (Butterfly Park) and 亚龙弯 (YaLongWan) 旅游度假村, 三亚 (Sanya)

After visiting 鹿回头景区 (LuHuiTou Scenic Area), we headed to see the beautiful butterfly art.

- 蝴蝶谷 (Butterfly Park) -

Couldn't agree more that China people are clever with all kinds of things they could created and searching ways to earn for a living, but once again, their washroom "Sucks, mad sucks." (Yucks!)

Here are some of the beautiful arts of butterflies!

- Types of beautiful butterflies -

- Peacock Photography -

There's one monster turtle at the aquarium on the left which I forgot to snap it. (-_-").

The peacock just beautiful and that's one kind of tourist photography style she had! :P

And next, we went to 亚龙弯 (YaLongWan) 旅游度假村!

- White Sandy Beach -

It do reminds me about the our beautiful beaches in Malaysia, we have so many nature resources and beautiful scenery. In fact, tour to the beaches in Hainan, doesn't impress me. It was so crowded over there.

- Selca with the landmark of 亚龙弯 (YaLongWan) -

First World Bay.

天下第一弯。

- White Sand -

- Rough Sand -

- Just like Our Tamu -

Souvenirs anyone?

That's the end of our Sanya trip and next, we went to a colder place..

兴隆 XIN LONG

after three.... hours....long distance drive.....

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Over the Weekend #KL #Random #CoffeeTalk #Shopping

Just like the usual me, I love being random and even talk randomly. For those who know me in person, they knew it!

Last weekend was kind of free and easy for me (long weekend for Raya) and booked return flight few weeks ago and off I went to K.L. for a short vacation. A trip that I bought for myself, take a break which I really needed it, that's a decision that a Sagittarius will take and JUST DO IT!

- Just Me -

The trip turned out to be something great for me, I met a girl friend that I haven't see for more than 10 years which she knew I was in KL via Facebook. 

I kept my decision to myself and a few close friends, dated one of my ex colleague who happened to be in KL and I had quite a number of yummy food! It was not like the usual me that I didn't bought many dresses, but a few expensive items that I really love. :) It was SALES anyway. :)

- New with Jelly Shoe by Jelly Bunny, Mid Valley -

Hmm.. Perhaps some of you might complain why I didn't inform while I was in KL, I just don't want to troublesome my friends instead, I just wanna silently enjoy my trip away from town with a cup of coffee somehow, sitting there doing nothing, "I also syok （我也爽）". (lol) 

Its a short trip to get over with personally.

And here are some of the highlights of my trip! Do enjoy!

-The Bee, Publika -

-The Bee, Publika -

- Yin Yin, my ex colleague -

Thanks for your companion over the two days and also your boyboy, bringing me to cafes you love and I really love all of them! :) You just love to "feed" and I still remember what you mention to us before!

Really nice catching up with you!!!!! 

- Fat Spoon Cafe, PJ -

- Marmalade, Bangsar Village -

- Slurping Cappuccino -

I enjoyed a lot exploring nice cafes and seeing new things.

- Banana Leaf Rice by Nirvana, Bangsar -

Kid you not, it was my first time to have Banana Leaf Rice, so.... I'm officially a Malaysian lah!

:) I'm blessed with so many little things in life, just remember that think positively, there's no one who have the ground to make you happy but YOURSELF. And of course, be a giver, not a taker.  People who love you, will always be there for you. :)

Till then! 

  Hope you enjoy reading this just like the feeling I had! Cheers!

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That Shabby Lil Bistro - Aubergine, 88 Market Place, KK

We normally visit that few usual restaurant when we are with our parents for dinner. Perhaps, many of you are same as me as well. :D

Months ago and while my mom's best friend was here, we went to a new restaurant for something different, little sister introduced us there.

Aubergine.

Eggplant is a species of nightshade commonly known in British English as aubergine and also known as brinjal, brinjal eggplant, melongene, garden egg, or guinea squash." - source

Here are what we had that night!

A few months ago, we saw Nestor Suan of Sailors’ Cafe post some pictures of his friend’s new restaurant called Aubergine. So in the spirit of being an adventurous foodie cum supportive friend of friends of friends, we went there to enjoy their not-too shabby little bistro and to sample their food!

Ambiance

This bistro occupies a corner lot facing the highway, on the 1st floor (Same block as Lucy’s Kitchen). Our first impression was that it was a no-nonsense cozy bistro, perfect mostly for evening meals with people you feel comfortable enough to chat about your life with. As long as you don’t mind other people eavesdropping too.

Business dinners may work if yours is the kind that can hack a relaxed, casual, yet mood-filled setting. It also works well for small young families, even the elderly with adult children.

The furniture’s not too shabby, with rubber-wood tables and chairs, and also a couch area near the entrance. The casual cozy bistro with mood-lighting would be a hit with the younger crowd.
On to the food…

Chicken Caesar Salad

This was fresh, but not your classic Caesar salad. I just think Caesar salad should be Caesar salad. Plus, because I’m a bit of a raw fanatic a.k.a. salad snob, my expectations tend to be a little higher than most people. (I eat salads almost everyday).

The salad is decent compared to most places in KK, but they need to consider a name change or go back to the classic Caesar recipe.

Eggplant Bruschetta

- See more at: http://www.kkmoi.com/2013/01/09/aubergine-bistro-at-market-88-place/#sthash.cNQhb0sf.dpuf

A few months ago, we saw Nestor Suan of Sailors’ Cafe post some pictures of his friend’s new restaurant called Aubergine. So in the spirit of being an adventurous foodie cum supportive friend of friends of friends, we went there to enjoy their not-too shabby little bistro and to sample their food!

Ambiance

This bistro occupies a corner lot facing the highway, on the 1st floor (Same block as Lucy’s Kitchen). Our first impression was that it was a no-nonsense cozy bistro, perfect mostly for evening meals with people you feel comfortable enough to chat about your life with. As long as you don’t mind other people eavesdropping too.

Business dinners may work if yours is the kind that can hack a relaxed, casual, yet mood-filled setting. It also works well for small young families, even the elderly with adult children.

The furniture’s not too shabby, with rubber-wood tables and chairs, and also a couch area near the entrance. The casual cozy bistro with mood-lighting would be a hit with the younger crowd.
On to the food…

Chicken Caesar Salad

This was fresh, but not your classic Caesar salad. I just think Caesar salad should be Caesar salad. Plus, because I’m a bit of a raw fanatic a.k.a. salad snob, my expectations tend to be a little higher than most people. (I eat salads almost everyday).

The salad is decent compared to most places in KK, but they need to consider a name change or go back to the classic Caesar recipe.

Eggplant Bruschetta

- See more at: http://www.kkmoi.com/2013/01/09/aubergine-bistro-at-market-88-place/#sthash.cNQhb0sf.dpuf

- Eggplant Bruschetta -

Bruschetta

- Ceasar Salad -

- Aubergine -

- Salmon Creamy Pasta -

- Lamb Chop with Mashed Sweet Potato  -

Our dinner was satisfying that night, price are reasonable.

Dishes we had were quite special, I love the mashed sweet potato a lot and the tempura pouched egg surprised me, I wonder how they make it.

Aubergine, will be one of the bistro that I would recommend to my friend and personally I like it quite a lot, except for the warm environment.

Location :
Lot10, Block G, 1st Floor,
88 Market Place,
Lrg. Pusat Komersil 88/1, Jln. Pintas,
88300 Kota Kinabalu.

Facebook :
Aubergune Bar Bistro

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When My Dad becomes Our Fashion Advisor!

Just like ordinary days, prepared myself to work..

Dressed myself with V neck sky blue bodycon dress and while I was passing by my dad who was sitting at the dining table for a short rest... In all of the sudden, I heard something uncommon. Here goes...

Dad : "Hey daughter, add a BELT!! You look like a SHARK in that dress. It's too plain!"

Me : "...... Okay... I gonna spice up the dress with my thin orange belt la!" 

(I asked him to repeat what he said, thought I heard it wrongly by I look like an IKAN PAUS!) (-__-)

So that's how my day began the other day, all of us had a good laugh though. Told some of my friends and meatball-online shared the joke for the day!

That's my dad, unexpected sometime. Imagined animated shark, its in LIGHT BLUE! 

So, I encountered an interesting online website of various brands from high street to high end fashion - Zalora Women's Butik. Such a convenient shopping destination from home with clicks and credit cards. Well... convenient is everything for us in this era. :)

Perhaps I can show Zalora to my dad and ask him to pick a few dresses for me. :P

- Black Dress by Closet -

I like dress like this, simple yet casual. Suitable for dates and even to work!

Online shopping. *tsk tsk* Girls just love shopping and if it is a trusted website, it will be even better!

That's all for today!

By the way, my dad repeat the same phrase again two days ago, while I'm in my grey dress. :D

"Add a brooch, you look like a shark!"

p/s : Dad has a good sense of fashion, he like us to  be beautifully dressed (at least neat)/ groomed and even wear heels too!

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