【中国厦门游玩记】最特别的鼓浪屿 Fun In XiaMen, China : It's Only Foot Steps in GuLangYu

China Part 6 - XiaMen (厦门), Northern FuJian (福建)

It was one my favourite destination which I love since I have traveled to China.

GuLangYu 鼓浪屿

- View from Xia Men -

Before we depart from Xia Men Ferry, a quick shot from where I stood to GuLangYu, which we were going to visit afterward.

This shot somehow made me looks as if blending in to the local. 

Aw~ Good morning China!

- Tickets -

GuLangYu are madly crowded on the weekends and frequent guests from XiaMen visited GuLangYu for day trip. Such a pretty island I must say!

Approximately 15 minutes from XiaMen by ferry to GuLangYu and to let you know, NO VEHICLES there! Except buggy. All of us went by foot strolling around that pretty island. :)

- Ferry of GuLangYu -

- View of XiaMen from GuLangYu -

In fact, I do like Xia Men, blended with Taiwan lifestyle and just to let you know, TAIWAN just opposite!! We can enter Taiwan via XiaMen.

- GuLangYu Guide Map -

- To Start with Our Visit -

Influenced with bits of Portuguese culture in GuLangYu.

"Gulangyu is an island off the coast of Amoy/Xiamen city, Fujian province in southern China, about 2 km² (0.77 sq mi) in area. It is home to about 20,000 people and is a domestic tourist destination. The only vehicles permitted are small electric buggies and electric government service vehicles.

Visitors can reach it by ferry from Amoy Island. Local residents are allowed to use a shorter 5 minute ferry to/from Heping Ferry Terminal. Tourists and non-locals must now take a longer 20 minute ferry ride from Dongdu International Terminal, as of October 20, 2014 with a fare increase from 8RMB to 35RMB. This has been in order to reduce tourist numbers accessing the island in an effort to conserve it.

Gulangyu Island is renowned for its beaches and winding lanes and its varied architecture. The island is on China's list of National Scenic Spots and also ranks at the top of the list of the ten most-scenic areas in the province.

Administratively, the island presently forms Gulangyu Subdistrict of Amoy's Siming District. " - Wikipedia

- Passion Fruit -

Small delicacies were selling outside their house, in between the alleys and more.

Here are some of the random snapshots of the buildings and what caught my eye.

- The Church -

- Cafe -

- 菽庄花园 (ShuZhuang Garden) -

It was known as the wealthiest businessman back then and the garden was there for his children and wife to play around and family time.

- 菽庄花园 (ShuZhuang Garden) -

- Directory -

- 鼓浪屿钢琴博物馆 (GuLangYu Piano Museum) -

From the visit in the museum, we were not allowed to take photos.

There were various pianos in there, from piano with lamp, huge and small. In addition, there are also well known pianist biography and personally from China as well.

- 四十四桥 (ZigZag Bridge) -

It was the view of GuLangYu taken from the ZigZag Bridge not far from the island. Do you saw the top of the hill? We didn't walk up there as our time doesn't allow us to do so. 

These are what I love about GuLangYu, very calm and pretty island to visit. For your information, we saw many pre-wedding couples were there for their photoshoot!

- Souvenirs time -

They say GuLangYu was well known with their seafood products, what I must say is, Sabah also have! haha :D

And off we went for our lunch and end of our GuLangYu Day Trip!

We traveled to another destination that afternoon and we reached at the next destination in the evening. Oh gosh!

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【吉隆玻美食】Food In Kuala Lumpur : Just Two of Us @ Garden to Table Private Dining, Petaling Jaya

And it was a great lunch we had during our trip two weeks ago!

Yinsbear dated me weeks before I'm in KL. :) She work at part timer on a Saturday and frankly speaking, I do love the concept of private dining.

We took the LRT from KLCC to Taman Paramount's station and Yinsbear fetch us from there.

- Nasi Lemak Set and Scones Set -

Inclusive of the coffee. :) Coffee beans specially brought from different places (somehow countries), organic and unique ingredients that make Garden to Table Private Dining extraordinary from others.

- Buttermilk Scones -

I REALLY LOVE THEIR SCONES!

Smells buttery and milky, a bit crunchy on the outside and soft inside. :)

- Interior -

It is a bungalow which we went for the private dining. 

Vintage table setting and without even noticed, time just passes quickly. The longer we stay, the more we felt comfortable with the place while chatting with friends and family.

- Of What We Had -

- Beverly and I -

- Nasi Lemak -

- Sourdough Bread -

The three bottles of jam of passion fruit lemon curd, marmalade and mulberries jam were home made by the chef!

Personally, it is not often we could see people serving home made jams. Aw~ I love it!

 - Coffee -

- Spread the Scones -

You know what? I love to "HAVE A CUPPA TEA/COFFEE" session, just the same old meitzeu. (Haha)

I took my sweet time while having the scones and coffee. 

- Me and Yinsbear -

Thanks to her for introducing us to try something different than we used to have.

And I went for garden tour and snap some photos too!

- Passion Fruits -

- Herbs and Plants -

- Basil and Herbs -

It was a good dining experience we had on that afternoon. And YYY! I want some more scones!!

Cheers! Till then!

Facebook : Garden to Table Private Dining

Location :
Lorong 14/37B, Section 14, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

Contact :
+6 03-7932 5369

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【吉隆玻酒店】 Hotel in Kuala Lumpur : Pacific Regency Hotel Suites

This is a sponsored entry.

Perhaps this would be the first photo overloaded entry after blogging for years. 20 ++ photos n fact.

Photos speaks a million words. I believe that browsing through the photos, you would be in love with this hotel, one of the oldest hotel in KL. :)

- KL Tower and Pacific Regency Hotel Suites -

From the UberX ride we had, we went back to our hotel which located opposite KL Tower. We didn't noticed about it and our kind driver told us that there's a restaurant located at KL Tower as well, and their fine dining was good. Lovely aerial view of part KL from above.

- Pacific Regency Hotel Suites #PHRS (5 Star) -

Bets some of you would love to know how long it takes to walk to KLCC. It took us approximately 15 minutes to walk from PRHS to KLCC, and yes, we WALK from the hotel to KLCC, with the help of my iphone 5s maps.

- Pacific Regency Hotel Suites -

- Our Suites -

We do surprise with the spacious corridor, the spacious room and etc. Perfectly fine to us. :) Even though the hotel is a bit old, however, the hotel management had upgraded/ refurnish from one level to another to make guests feel comfortable while staying with them. :)

- The Pantry -

Complimentary drinks provided and how lovely is the room setting.

- The Bathroom -

A good bath after a long day will be a good thing to do. Both of us, Beverly and I took our sweet time and off we for our dinner and exploration the night at PRHS.

- Cristallo (Level 34) -

Weekdays 12.00pm to 3.00pm. Sunday to Thursday 6.00pm to 1.00am. 

Friday, Saturday and Eve of Public Holiday 6.00pm to 3.00am.

Cristallo serving western cuisine.

- Best view of Sunset -

Gorgeous table for two and heard that there are frequent proposal from man to his love one here! How can a girl resist?

- KL and Sunset -

It was definitely dreamy and it was my FIRST sunset view in KL @ 34th Floor. We stood there and it was breathtaking! Heart melted that day.

- Cristallo -

Dining here would be the best thing ever.

- Soi 23 @ Level 23 -

7.00am - 11.00pm daily.

Soi 23 serving modern Thai cuisine.

We had our breakfast and dinner here and it was satisfying, the dessert was delicious too.

- Buffet Breakfast -

Greet by PRHS lovely staffs and we had a good breakfast that morning and before checking out!

- Soi 23 @ Level 23 -

- Cheese and crackers -

Just to let you know, it reminds me a lot of my university duration, cheese and crackers for breakfast back then in UK.

- Set Dinner -

Beverly had set dinner includes appetizer (Vietnamese spring rolls), main dish (as above) and dessert (cheese cake). 

While I had Thai style fried pasta seafood, delicious and generous portion served.

- Pavlova with mango sauce -

There's always a space for dessert. I love Pavlova!

Dinner was great and we had a short walk at Luna Chill Out Bar after our meal.

- Swimming Pool and Luna Chill Out Bar @ Level 34 -

Monday - Thursday 11.00am to 1.00am. Friday, Saturday and Eve of Public Holidays 11.00am to 3.00am. 

Sunday and Public Holidays 11.00am to 1.00am.

PRHS was the first hotel which have the rooftop swimming pool and bar concept. Luna Bar would be so pack at weekends. 

Furthermore, private parties often held at Luna Bar as well. We were lucky to experience a bit of the private party that will be held later that night. Partying beside the pool. It was just WOW!

- Swimming Pool and Luna Chill Out Bar @ Level 34 -

- Swimming Pool and Luna Chill Out Bar @ Level 34 -

Luna Bar at evening.

- Swimming Pool and Luna Chill Out Bar @ Level 34 -

Luna Bar at night.

- Swimming Pool and Luna Chill Out Bar @ Level 34 -

The view of the rooftop swimming pool from Luna Bar's mezzanine.

- Swimming Pool and Luna Chill Out Bar @ Level 34 -

DJ invited for the private pool party.

- Swimming Pool and Luna Chill Out Bar @ Level 34 -

Had a quick shot from Level 34 at night. The lights of KL City.

- Swimming Pool and Luna Chill Out Bar @ Level 34 -

- Swimming Pool and Luna Chill Out Bar @ Level 34 -

- With KL as Backdrop -

Staying with PRHS was a great experience and it will be one of the hotel that I would recommend to friends and family. Convenient and safe area for leisure vacation seekers. :)

Cheers!

Location : 

Jalan Punchak, Off Jalan P. Ramlee,

50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Contact No.

+603 2332 7777

Website : Pacific Regency Hotel Suites

Promotion :

- Pacific Express Hotel (4 Star) -

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