【中国游】 福建， 武夷山 (V.1) ： 3 天 2 夜之旅 China Guide : Wu Yi Shan, Fu Jian 3D/2N

武夷山游 - 3 天 2 夜。
Guide to Wu Yi Shan - 3 Days 2 Nights.

For the first China trip I had, I instantly felt in love the Wu Yi Shan. :) The scenery was beautiful and I love the stage performance by the locals there, it was beautiful with 360 degree outdoor stage. It's winter, certainly it is cold out there! In need China made me wanted to explore more. (despite of the hygiene there.）

第一次的中国游， 深深的被武夷山的风景给吸引着。好挂念那油油的山以及清新舒服的空气, 还有那场大红袍的实景演出真的让我们大开眼界。

The following were the destinations we went during the stay at Wu Yi Mountain. Do enjoy! By the way, there's a short video at the below for you to enjoy!

以下是一系列我们在武夷山所见到的。还有！ 还有！ 在这里我还编制了一个短片关于武夷山之旅， 好好观赏吧！

* 夜间走走看看 Sightseeing at night 

* 武夷山悦华酒店 （五星级） Yeo Hwa Resort (5 Star)

* 云窝 天游 桃园洞景区 The Cloud's Lair, Heavenly Tour and Peach Blossom Paradise Scenic Area
* 印象大红袍山水实景演出 Stage Performance of DaHongPao
* 大红袍茶园， 一线天， 风洞与虎啸岩 Tea Garden, Tread of Sky, Wind Cave and Tiger Roar Cliff

Read More

China Guide : Guang Zhou (V.1) - 3 Days 2 Nights 【中国游】 广州 - 3天2夜

 短短的三天两夜， 看到了漂亮风景。 买了超值货品！ 这篇文章记录了广州之旅呀！

This entry is a compilation of places and food I have experienced during my short trip at Guang Zhou. The weather was Winter Season, 2013.

 

* 广州 (Guang Zhou) *

i. 荔枝弯 (Li Tzi River)

 一个很热闹及精彩的一段路。 很多拍摄节目与电视剧/电影都是在这里取景。

An architecture project that we could see the classic part of Guang Zhou from near and modern part when we look far. In addition, a scene where many movie were taken. 

ii. 下九广场与北京路 (Shang Xia Jiu Guang Chang and Bei Jing Street)

最著名的两个广场！ 逛街及道地的食物也可以吃到。 可是要小心扒手及乞丐。

Time for shopping! Both of the famous street for searching fashionable items and beauty stuffs. Food as well! However, just choose your place to dine. As for me? I had Mc Donald!

   

 iii. 珠江游 (Pearl River Cruise)

一个可以看见广州美丽的一面。 很长的一段邮轮旅程。

Beautiful night scene with Pearl River Cruise. Enjoy the long river cruise with neon lights along the river.

 

 再见， 广州！  That all for Guang Zhou!

Next visit will be going there for shopping and searching for technology goods!

Read More

【中国】 福建之旅 : 十一天十夜 China Guide : Fu Jian (V.1) - 11 Days 10 Nights

Guide to Fu Jian (福建), China (中国)

我们从沙巴飞往第一站的广州过了一夜，第二天到了白云国际机场 (Baiyun International Airport) 再飞往福州开始我们的旅程！ 我们的行程总共是十一天， 十夜玩透广州以及福建！

在此我要分享在福建所见所闻还有吃吧！ 哈哈！ 我们这次的旅程总算看到了福建省的美，以下是我们到此一游的地方 - 武夷山 (WuYi Mountain), 福州 (Fu Zhou), 厦门 (Xia Men), 永定 (Yong Ding) and 东山 (Dong Shan).

We had our transit from Guang Zhou to Fu Zhou during our trip. The province and sub provinces that we have visited during our 11 days and 10 nights were 广州 (Guang Zhou) and 福建 (Fu Jian). 

In this entry, it is all about the summary on Fu Jian Province, the sub provinces that we have visited are 武夷山 (WuYi Mountain), 福州 (Fu Zhou), 厦门 (Xia Men), 永定 (Yong Ding) and 东山 (Dong Shan).

1. 武夷山 (WuYi Mountain)

在武夷山的经验是很特别的， 风景超漂亮的！ 我们还观赏了张艺谋导演的作品 - 印象大红袍山水实景演出，365度的方向观看舞剧，整个舞剧令人难忘！ 如果还有机会 我还有到武夷山，记得冷天去还蛮爽快的！

The experience at Mt. WuYi was one of the remarkable one, I love the scenery and the cold breezy air there. We went to watch Producer, Zhang Yi Mou's work of art for Mt. Wu Yi - 大红袍 Da Hong Pao, it was amazing with 365 degree surrounding musical drama!

  * Sightseeing at night - Lifestyle
  * Five Star Hotel - 武夷山悦华酒店 Yeo Hwa Resort
  * 云窝 天游 桃园洞景区 The Cloud's Lair, Heavenly Tour and Peach Blossom Paradise Scenic Area
  * 印象大红袍山水实景演出 Stage Performance of DaHongPao
  * 大红袍茶园， 一线天， 风洞与虎啸岩 Tea Garden, Tread of Sky, Wind Cave and Tiger Roar Cliff

2. 福州 (Fu Zhou)

他们说来到福建省，一定要到福州市。 它是福建生最大的城市， 也是福建省首都。

If we have the chance to visit Fu Jian, it is a must to visit the capital and largest city of FuJian - Fu Zhou!

 
  * 滨江公园／滨江大道 与 鼓山涌泉寺 The Garden of Min River and Yong Quan Temple
  * 林则徐纪念堂 & 三坊七巷 Lin ZeXu and Cultural Street ShanFangQiXiang

 

3. 厦门 (Xia Men) 
厦门是最近台湾的城市， 只有边界那么近， 所以厦门的风格与台湾有相像的。 那天到了它们的步行街逛逛， 还以为我在台湾呢！

XiaMen is a city where it is located at the border to Taiwan. The lifestyle and culture of Xia Men is similar to Taiwan, I even thought I was visiting Taiwan when I visited their Pedestrian Street!

 
  * 子弹头火车 与 中山路步行街 Bullet Train and ZhongShan Pedestrian Street
  * 鼓浪屿 Pedestrian area of GuLangYu
  

 

4. 永定 (Yong Ding)  

也许客家人是来自永定区吧？永定客家土楼是世界上独一无二，圆圆的楼层或是长方形的。 在土楼里居住的家人让土楼更坚固，土楼的寿命会很长当居住的人很多。 因为永定是属于一个区， 离市区是很远的， 我们饮食方面是有点不习惯。

Yongding is a district under the jurisdiction of Longyan prefecture-level city in the southwest of Fujian Province. It is the home of many Hakka-speaking families.

Because of its location and not many tourists will choose Yong Ding as their visiting preference. The dinner we had surprised us as in a no no way and the weather was cold and we even can feel the temperature drop when we were in the hotel, I covered myself with layers!

   * 土楼 Tu Lou/ House of Clay
  

5. 东山 (Dong Shan)

东山岛由主岛和周边67个小岛组成，状如七星拱月，形如栩栩如生蝴蝶，故称蝶岛。

Dongshan District was a former district in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China located to the west of Tianhe District and the east of Yuexiu District. It was the political and cultural centre of Guangdong Province and noted for its high quality education.

 

  * 寡妇村 (Village of Widows), 马銮湾 (MaLuanWan), 风动石风景区 (Feng Dong Shi Scenic Area) and 关帝庙 (Guan Di Temple)

更都详情 - 维基百科
 For more information on FuJian - Wikipedia

Read More

【中国东山游玩记】关帝庙， 有准哦！ Fun In Dong Shan, China : Been Blessed here! :)

China Part 8 - Dong Shan (东山), FuJian (福建)

寡妇村 (Village of Widows), 马銮湾 (MaLuanWan), 风动石风景区 (Feng Dong Shi Scenic Area) and 关帝庙 (Guan Di Temple)

It was evening when we arrived at Dong Shan after a long trip from Yong Ding (永定).

- Sunset of Dong Shan -

Gorgeous sunset. :) Caught my eye with the details of fisheries home.

- Village of the Widows 寡妇村 -

It was a very short evening with historical stories for us to understand bits of Dong Shan.

- Village of the Widows 寡妇村 -

Sad story I could say, imagine the women waited for her husband to come back to China for her whole life since the day the man left for war. And in the end, bringing a new wife aside. :(

And we proceed to the beautiful beach of "Ma Luan Wan" 马銮湾.

- "Ma Luan Wan" 马銮湾 -

A short walk along the beach! Well, I still our perfect view of Tanjung Aru Beach! Horray!

- Dong Shan Map -

- "Ma Luan Wan" 马銮湾 -

- Happy Birthday to me! -

It was my first time celebrate away from Malaysia. :) Our kind tour leader from China arranged a surprise cake for us!

After our dinner and its time to rest and another day to go in Dong Shan!

- 风动石风景区 (Feng Dong Shi Scenic Area) -

Had a simple breakfast before we start our day. :) 

A short walk and we could see a perfect calm view along the coastal area of Dong Shan. It was really amazing how China have uplifted so much to suits the world and yet still keeping the authentic ones.

Open wide with the sea, breezy morning we had!

海阔天空哦！！

- 风动石风景区 (Feng Dong Shi Scenic Area) -

Brief introduction about the surrounding of that fishery village. Bricks houses along the coastal.

- 风动石 (Feng Dong Shi) -

The huge stone which magically won't fall down. I wonder.

You know what? There's a phrase that China always say,

"the more you imagine an object (stone), the more it sees like what you imagine."

Plenty of stones for us to imagine and with tales.

- 风动石 (Feng Dong Shi) -

- 风动石风景区 (Feng Dong Shi Scenic Area) -

Ain't they gorgeous?

- 关帝庙 (Guan Di Temple) -

The temple was closed for renovation that time and we have been directed to another temporary building for prayers and fortune teller. 

The temple was one of the oldest temple in China and of course, the temple also well known for its prayers to be granted. Well, I do believe in heaven of Gods. I did ask about my future and it seems pretty correct when i think back.

It just a wise things to do. :) We can't run away from the question of career and relationship.

- 关帝庙 (Guan Di Temple) -

The sculptures on top of the temple roof. The heaven of gods. :)

And we were heading to Guang Zhou! Finally Guang Zhou! Lots to see and lots to love!

Happy weekend to you!

Read More

【中国永定游玩记】土楼之游 Fun in Yong Ding, China : Experiencing House of Clay

China Part 7  - Tu Lou (土楼), Yong Ding (永定), Northern FuJian (福建)

It was one of our effort to visit the local village during our China trip. And after a long journey from XiaMen to Yong Ding, we stay at the best hotel in that village, we could feel the cold air inside our room as well, covered myself layers and we could still felt the cold air. In fact, we do have heater. Oh Gosh. 

We began our second day with an early visit to the clay house! 土楼 (Tu Lou) at their Scenery Area.

 - Cigarettes -

The local made cigarette, anyone? Spotted this during our nature call (WC visit).

- The Ticket -

I still keep them and nicely left inside my diary. :)

And let us took a long walk to the clay house!

- The Clay House behind -

- The Jump Shot -

- One of the old Clay House -

A short story of Tu Lou, each Tu Lou (either it is round or in block), it represent a family under one roof, with relatives etc. The more people stay in the Tu Lou. the more solid it will be. It means that with the human "energy" in side, the building will last longer!

The funniest story I heard during my trip was, the English back then thought that China has been building tombs to prepare to have war! From the satellite signal, it does look round and huge!

- Souvenirs -

China has been categorising Tu Lou as the World Heritage. It was really good to know more about China lifestyle for Chinese from other countries.

- Tu Lou in block -

This building is an old building, we were directed to the new one which is in rounded building.

You will be surprise when you saw chickens walking around. They raise chickens inside the building. OMG!

- Sweets -

- The beautiful sight -

- Tu Lou -

Here we are!

We went to visit one of the Tu Lou, we were lucky to see the nicely decorated building which they were going to held a wedding ceremony! :)

In there, we won't be surprise that people are selling souvenirs as well. Reasonable priced and try to bargain with them!

- Inside -

The hall and rooms surrounded.

 - The Hall -

- Families -

- Random Shot -

- The second Tu Lou in block -

It was very far difference with the round one we compared earlier. We were surprised with the lifestyle here. 

Yes, they still live in there. 

- Last shot -

I love the handbag I bought!

That's all!

Read More

【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!

Read More