Sabah Fun 【沙巴玩】 Penampang : Day Trip to Tagal Tinopikon Park, Kg. Notoruss

Moyoq River is one of the most beautiful rivers in Sabah. Despite the warm weather, it felt rather relaxing and soothing taking a break as the trees shade you from the sun and rhythm of the nature further compliments the experience. - See more at: http://www.sabahtourism.com/destination/tagal-tinopikon-park#sthash.GkqXM4mB.dpuf

Moyoq River is one of the most beautiful rivers in Sabah. Despite the warm weather, it felt rather relaxing and soothing taking a break as the trees shade you from the sun and rhythm of the nature further compliments the experience. - See more at: http://www.sabahtourism.com/destination/tagal-tinopikon-park#sthash.GkqXM4mB.dpuf

Was being invited to a local village of Sabah to experience the lifestyle of the villages along the one of the most beautiful river in Sabah - Moyog River.

- Hanging Bridge of Tinopikon Park -

45 minutes drive from the city and entering the village/ park via hanging bridge, finally we make it. No pollution, just breezy and fresh air. 

We were welcomed with local musical instruments played by the native villagers. :) Did I tell you that there are twins in every generation of the villagers, and they even danced for us to see!

Here are some of the activities that we can do if we happened to be there.

- Local Outdoors Games -

Running here and there. Oh boy... that's something I never seen before expect for the old school darts.

- Hiking - 

It's time to go hiking and time to learn. The environment, the surrounding, the plants etc.

- The Native House -

If I'm not mistaken, the house is one of the oldest at Kg. Notoruss. Refurnished and more than 50 years perhaps.

- Wild Fruits -  

It was my first to try "wild mangosteen". Taste like mangosteen for real and it is small in size.

- Lots of Fruits -

The villagers earn their living by selling fruits daily. There's plenty of local fruits for us to buy with very reasonable price too!

- Rubber Tree -

We have the chance to learn rubber tapping.

It was not easy to wake up at 4am in the morning to tap the rubber tree and collect the latex after.

- Nepenthes Plant -

Wild nepenthes was found along the way in the jungle. 

It is also a good exercise and breathing the fresh air while hiking.

- Water Fountain - 

Deep inside the jungle and finally we reach the clear water, unpolluted fountain. 

Certainly clear water and be careful of that slippery rocks!

It is time to return to the riverside. :)

- Fish feeding -

Huge fishes!! Ticklish and fun feed feeding along the riverside. :) I do miss that, like a lot!

About TAGAL, it is a KadazanDusun language that means "prohibition". It is a eco-system that managed by the park community to prohibits people like me and you to catch those fishes at Moyog River. There's only one duration that we are allowed to catch fishes.

- Entertainment Time -

The local musical instruments to entertain guests like us to the village.

- Local Delicacies -

Tuhau and small fishes. The foods served were prepared by the locals there, don't think of very glorious dining but we should try their local taste. :) I had a lot of their porridge and chicken soup! Yummy!

Moyoq River is one of the most beautiful rivers in Sabah. Despite the warm weather, it felt rather relaxing and soothing taking a break as the trees shade you from the sun and rhythm of the nature further compliments the experience. - See more at: http://www.sabahtourism.com/destination/tagal-tinopikon-park#sthash.GkqXM4mB.dpuf

Moyoq River is one of the most beautiful rivers in Sabah. Despite the warm weather, it felt rather relaxing and soothing taking a break as the trees shade you from the sun and rhythm of the nature further compliments the experience. - See more at: http://www.sabahtourism.com/destination/tagal-tinopikon-park#sthash.GkqXM4mB.dpuf

Moyoq River is one of the most beautiful rivers in Sabah. Despite the warm weather, it felt rather relaxing and soothing taking a break as the trees shade you from the sun and rhythm of the nature further compliments the experience. - See more at: http://www.sabahtourism.com/destination/tagal-tinopikon-park#sthash.GkqXM4mB.dpuf

Moyoq River is one of the most beautiful rivers in Sabah. Despite the warm weather, it felt rather relaxing and soothing taking a break as the trees shade you from the sun and rhythm of the nature further compliments the experience. - See more at: http://www.sabahtourism.com/destination/tagal-tinopikon-park#sthash.GkqXM4mB.dpuf

Moyoq River is one of the most beautiful rivers in Sabah. Despite the warm weather, it felt rather relaxing and soothing taking a break as the trees shade you from the sun and rhythm of the nature further compliments the experience. - See more at: http://www.sabahtourism.com/destination/tagal-tinopikon-park#sthash.GkqXM4mB.dpuf

Moyoq River is one of the most beautiful rivers in Sabah. Despite the warm weather, it felt rather relaxing and soothing taking a break as the trees shade you from the sun and rhythm of the nature further compliments the experience. - See more at: http://www.sabahtourism.com/destination/tagal-tinopikon-park#sthash.GkqXM4mB.dpuf

Moyoq River is one of the most beautiful rivers in Sabah. Despite the warm weather, it felt rather relaxing and soothing taking a break as the trees shade you from the sun and rhythm of the nature further compliments the experience. - See more at: http://www.sabahtourism.com/destination/tagal-tinopikon-park#sthash.GkqXM4mB.dpuf

- The Family Bound -

Nothing can define a family. :) Truly, I love this random shot along the river of Tinopikon Park. 

Overall, Tagal Tinopikon Park will be one of the park that I will introduce to friends and family whoever wish to experience bits of the local life of native Sabahan for a day. :)

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KK - Gaya Street : Classic Buns by Keng Wan Hing Coffee Shop 【沙巴食】 亚庇 ： 古早味包子之瓊萬興茶室

Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

It was easy to find classic buns now a day, especially when we drop by in downtown city centre.

What I love about this Kopitiam (Coffee Shop)? The Polo Bun with Pineapple filling sure wins my heart! Crunchy butter on the outside, soft bread and pineapple jam in the inside.

Not only that Polo Bun, which I think it was only found at Keng Wan Hing in KK, they also have all the classic buns steam and baked ones.

- 瓊萬興茶室 Keng Wan Hing Coffee Shop -

On the recent visit to this old coffee shop, I have noticed that they have upgraded bits of they interior. They have added the designed frame with cute cartooned owners and the workers. Look the same!

- The classic buns -

With the filling of shaved coconuts, pineapples, butter for bread. Pork meat, Red Beans Paste and 梅菜 (Mei Cai) for the steamed ones. There's other snack too, egg tarts and "Wife" Cookies. In short, many love their buns and people just come and go, sit in to dine too! Even Ang Mo was attracted to this local delights. :)

- Polo Buns -

Have the chance to see how they make their Polo Buns.

- The Break Time -

In KK, we have so many tea session. Just to let you know, they do serve delicious sweet soup too. Read beans, Sweet Potatoes Soup. Tried them for the first time and it melted when we drink them. For a non beans lover like me, the red beans soup surprised me a lot.

- Polo Bun in action -

- As the Co-Host of Foodie Blogger 3 爱食客 《三》 Sabah episode by NTV7 -

Just for remembrance. :) Together with the host for Foodie Blogger for Sabah episode which should be on screen in September 2015.

Keng Wan Hing, operated by the Hainanese, started since 1984, that's what I love about classic. I love the people and I love this old school Gaya Street. Hints of classic in the city.

Location :
80, Jalan Gaya, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

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《爱食客三》 Foodie Blogger 3 - I'm on NTV7 Show! #Sabah Episode with Ernest 张顺源

It was an honour that meitzeu.com has been invited to be one of the co-host for Foodie Blogger 3 爱食客 《三》 Sabah episode by NTV7. :)

It has been exciting and keep bearing in mind that "JUST DO IT!" But, it seems like I'm nervous in a way that I wonder what did I talk during the shooting. (haha :D) 

Without bragging more, lets start with the first location!

From KK to Tamparuli town, it takes roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour and HELLO to the famous extension bridge of Tamparuli!

 

- The "first" meet -

The landmark of Tamparuli town  - Tamparuli extension bridge "Jambatan Tamparuli"

*The original one was destroyed in Year 1999 by the flood, it was replaced by stronger bridge which we are standing today.

The means of people walking by foot back and forth, in and out of Tamparuli. Tamparuli was packed on every Wednesday, whereby the "Tamu" (local weekly market) was held on that day on weekly basis.

The lower bridge was for the use of vehicles and when the bridge covered by over flowed river water/ flood, there's another bridge which is higher at the other end of Tamparuli will be used.

In fact, Tamparuli is a mandatory town to pass by before heading to a few destinations, especially Kundasang. :)

- Wun Chiap Restaurant 云集酒楼 -

The first restaurant to start with. With Ernest 张顺源, the host of Foodie Blogger. Looks cute doesn't he?

- Scenes -

A short scene and dialogue to make the show interesting!

- Dishes by Wun Chiap Restaurant -

Some may say it's just an ordinary fried noodles, but you never know what's behind the story of this homemade egg noodles. 

- Let's Eat -

So back in KK! And that's the Second place to introduce!

- The boss in action - 

老板很开心哦！ Mr. Ng certainly happy for showing his skill!

- Sang Nyuk Mian -

They say that if we never had this, it means that we never visited Sabah before -

Sang Nyuk Mian 生肉面

I have introduced Sinsuran Sang Nyuk Mian, which I normally go. The pork meat slices just melted somehow. 

The third place to introduce will be in the middle of KK city. :) I love KK city!

- At the fountain of KK -

Guess where?! The weather was hot that day but the outcome was good. :)

- Their Breakfast -

That's Ah Leong and Berry! Extremely friendly in person!

- The process -

We have the chance to capture bits of the process to make the famous buns! Smell of goodness after those were baked!

- The host and the crew behind the scene -

I do admire the team work and down to earth personality. Responsible and serious while having fun as well. :)

I have learned something from the shooting period. "The beauty of food."

- Introducing and Tasting -

It's time for "Hainese buns! Peh Leh, Kopi O Ji Jiang!" (Uncle, one cup of black coffee please!)

- The third generation of Keng Wan Heng Restaurant 琼万兴茶店 -

Alex and Suki. One of the friendliest people in Gaya Street and very happy with what they are doing. Serving classic fresh buns every day! Appreciate the passion to keep the classics bun for us to enjoy the authentic KK since 1980's.

- With host and the crew behind the scene -

From left to right, Victor (Assistant Producer), Jayson (camera man), Berry (Assistant Producer), me (co-host), Ernest (the host) and Ah Leong (Producer/Director).

Thank you for giving meitzeu.con this special opportunity to be the co-host of Sabah episode. Thank you for being patience towards me during the shooting. :)

That's all for today! Stay tuned this September for Sabah episode! Gosh! I'm actually appearing on national TV screen! I wonder what did I say and how I look from the screen.

And just to say, remember to watch the whole Third season of Foodie Blogger, hunting the goodness of Malaysia!

Here's a bit of what we did!

Hehe  a short clip on "Foodies Blogger 爱食客"!
Posted by Meitzeu's Blog - Sketches of Life on Saturday, 9 May 2015

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【中国游玩记】 广州 - 荔枝弯 Fun In China : Guang Zhou - Such a Calm Spot at Li Tzi River

China Part 9 - Guang Zhou (广州)

Perfect evening for a short walk with a bit of historical story behind. :)

Finally, we arrive in Guang Zhou! So many things to see and buy there!

- 荔枝弯 -

From Li Tzi Bay, we could see the elderly were having their rest and some of them even group together for a nice dance and light exercises. Quite a unique city to visit. 

Guang Zhou, how should I say? A modernised city yet with hints of old lifestyle. 

The river is beautiful from my eye. :) I love it.

Here are the scenes that interest me the most. :) The bits of the river.

- The Culture on Yearly Basis -

- The Stage Performance -

- The street -

Streets and buildings, always caught my eye. :)

- Movie Scene -

The buildings that movies were filmed.

- The Local -

Hehe :) My aunts blended in by playing their games too.

- "Teng Zai" Porridge 艇子粥 -

I miss the original "Teng Zai" Porridge from Hong Kong!!! Took this boat when I walk by. Something interesting to see.

- Sweets and Snacks -

Some sweets during our trip and some for souvenirs.

- The bridge at Li Tzi Bay -

- Dim Sum time -

They called it as the best Dim Sum in Guang Zhou. I might say it wasn't what I expected. Not very favourable by us in fact. Hong Kong Dim Sum still the BEST!

- Dim Sum -

Know what I mean?

 Happy long weekend everybody!

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