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Guangzhou China Part IV

Hi guys !

In this last entries of my travel experienced to Guangzhou China, I want to share with my fellow readers about what you can do during the night time.

 1) Pearl River

relaxing along the Pearl River

You can have a night walk beside the river while trying some locals food from stalls scattered along the river. “This 2,129 meter long river can provide you enough entertainment that will make your stay in the city an unforgettable one”.(excel Guangzhou). Also, you can try the River Cruise .

2) Canton Tower

scenic view of Canton Tower from Pearl River

Despite of having a night walk in Pearl River area, you can have a sight-seeing from above of this beautiful tower. “The landmark of a city tells a lot about its culture and lifestyle. With the moving tide of time, landmarks also undergo transformation. The Canton Tower, alternatively known as Guangzhou TV and Sightseeing Tower, is one of the most prominent landmarks of the city”. (cantontower.com).

with some of my travel gang (*excuse my very-not-ready face)

I soon realized that no journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within.  ~Lillian Smith

Contact Information

Travel China Guide

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International Call: (+86)29 85236688 Ext.333

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phone no : 019-4640440

Guangzhou China Part III

Assalamualaikum

Continuing on my journey to Guangzhou city, today i will let you treasure the uniqueness of this city thru places that you may visit. Where to go around Guangzhou city?

1)      Beijing Lu/Beijing Road

in front of one of the steel sculpture

the atmosphere at Beijing Road

The Guangzhou shopping scene has always been a favorite tourist destination for its amazing variety of goods that are sold. Being a reputed shopping destination, Guangzhou has become one of the shopping districts for well known brand names as well as established local retailers.

This shopping district usually crowded at night.

2)      Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street

various affordable goods can be found here

“Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street is one of the most prosperous three business centers in Guangzhou, consisting of Shangjiu Road, Xiajiu Road, and Dishifu Road. It is a nice destination with various affordable goods, unique Guangzhou-style buildings, and delicious Canton snacks and food”.(Kelly,2015)

3)      China Plaza

front door of China Plaza Guangzhou

One of Guangzhou city landmarks. It has 9 different floors where each floor sell different kind of stuffs.

Basement floor: Many famous internationally branded goods

Floor 1: domestic branded goods

Floor 2: super market and video games

Floor 3: fashionable clothing and accessories

Floor 4: mobile phones, digital products, and accessories

Floor 5: furniture

Floor 6: Culture City with food, snacks, and clothing and accessories

Floor 7: Food Palace with cooking styles of Chinese, Japanese, South Korean, European, and American food

Floor 8: cinema and health club

Source : China Highlight

4)      Gangding Computer and Digital Shopping Circle

somewhere around Ganding Business Zone

There are a lot of computer and digital shopping malls around Ganding Business Zone. Electronic devices are widely sold here. Be aware from being cheated. Bargain with sharp eyes.

5)      May Flower Plaza

in front of May Flower Plaza

Other than Beijing Road, May Flower Plaza is also one of the most attraction in Guangzhou city. In the Plaza, you can look for top designer stores, conceptual stores or even the well-known brands stores. All things that sold is suitable for all shoppers from different level of ages.

We usually have our meals at Casablanca Restaurant as it serve Halal food and quite affordable. Other than that, we also went for Mohamed Restaurant for meals that is similar to Malaysian’s food.

The whole object of travel is not to set foot on foreign land; it is at last to set foot on one's own country as a foreign land.  ~G.K. Chesterton

Guangzhou China Part II

Morning earthlings!

Talking about the transportation during the journey, my family and I usually took a cab that pick-us-up at our home to the airport. It is easier as nobody will felt tired before the journey. Logically, people travel to other part of countries by airplane to save their time. Can you ever imagine that people go to Guangzhou by ship? Absolutely it is not a good choice cuz it will takes you two to three months to arrive :’D

Upon arrival at Baiyun Airport

my dad and I

Once your plane has landed (usually at Baiyun Airport), you can choose whether to go to the centre of Guangzhou city by tour bus, tour van, by train, taxi or to drive yourself there. It is a bonus if you can speak in Mandarin, Hokkien or Cantonese (my dad can hehe) because you can negotiate the ride fees easily as local people seem to have a habit of overcharging all foreigners.

During the trip, you can use taxi or metro railway to move from one place to another. Metro has been the highest choice from the local people apart from walking to the workplace. You may be a bit confused about the lanes you need to choose at first, but once you have discover how the metro works, its actually may help you to save a lot of time without the need to ask people around you anymore. Your communication skills also can be improved :P

Metro Subway Line System

What to bring during vacation abroad?

1)            International Passport

2)            Identity Card

3)            Flight Iterinary

4)            Apps for Kiblat because some places they don’t provide 

               Kiblat direction (for muslims)

5)            Comfortable clothes / Sweater

6)            Camera

7)            Medicine (if needed)

see you again next time !

Guangzhou China

Assalamulaikum

Ni hao?

Wo jiao aidiya

From that conversation, I guess you guys can predict where I will take you guys in this new entry. Yes.  I’ll take you guys to China. In which part of China I will take you guys? Of course it is Guangzhou the largest and most flourishing industrial and foreign trade center in south China.

Few years back, our economic situation are quite good and our currency are greater than in South China, but as in these few days, our economic are going down and it may   affect your budget. Before you travel, same as my advice in last entries, do check the money currency of that particular country you choose to travel.  You need to have budget for accommodations, transportation, foods, places and things you want to buy.

currency check : The money converter 

According to my experience, my parents have planned the budget for one person which is about Rm3000 for one week including all things I’ve said above. This amount of money is suitable for traveler who come to Guangzhou to spend their holiday not to do business matters.

Furama Hotel lobby

As my parents travelled a lot to Guangzhou, we usually booked for Furama Hotel in the city because we can found that most Malaysian tourist there. It is easiest and a lot safer to be surrounded by people that connected to us. But during my time, we chose to stay at hotel (I can’t remember the hotel’s name) nearer to the Furama Hotel as it has been fully booked since earlier.

The whole object of travel is not to set foot on foreign land; it is at last to set foot on one's own country as a foreign land.  ~G.K. Chesterton

Hatyai Thailand Part IV

 Hi readers :)

You shouldn’t waste your night time just to be in your hotel’s room and do nothing! You can choose to spend your night at the biggest night bazaar at ASEAN Night Market. You can hop-on the public transport, Tuktuk and ask the driver to send you there.  

the crowd

Your eyes will be spoiled by soooo many things as everything were sold there. You can find beautiful clothes, stylish shoes, delicious local foods, gadget tools and etc. Make sure that you don’t miss to try their local foods!  And to be honest, almost everything they sell have many varieties of choices and very cheap.

locals food that you must taste !

Tips for Bargaining !

“Hat Yai is a touristy area with a flood of tourists from Malaysia and transit passengers. Local people seem to have a habit of overcharging all foreigners. The situation is one of the worst even compared to other touristy areas in Thailand.

Learning a few Thai phrases usually doesn't keep you from being overcharged because Thais get used to Malaysians pretending to be a local by speaking a few Thai words. Talking about honesty doesn't mean much to the people in Hat Yai, but smiling will help. When you are asked to pay an inflated price, name any poor country, say you come from there, and insist that you don't have money. Sometimes it works” (wikitravel,2015)

Contact Information

          

Magic Eye 3D Museum         

1408 Kanjanavanich Road

Hat Yai, Thailand

T: 074-559-111

H/P: 082-8888-121

sales@magiceyemuseum.com

www.magiceyemuseum.com

Eco Ptc Travel & Tour Sdn. Bhd.

No 63B, Pusat Perniagaan Raja Uda, Jalan Raja Uda,

12300 Butterworth. Penang

Phone: +6043312181

Mobile: +60164451719

Fax: +6043312181

Email: info@hatyaitours.com

Web: www.HatYaiTours.com

Hatyai Thailand Part III

Assalamulaikum

To travel in other country, you may spend a lot just to experienced new things and why not we share on some attraction places that they have in Hatyai Thailand ?

  1)      Floating Market

Located in Wat Klong Hae. Sells mainly local food. Open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 3pm till 8pm.

  2)      Hatyai Ice Dome

in front of ice sculptures

 
my brother and I

Stated in Hat Yai Park. A seasonal display of ice sculptures. Entrance fees for adults is 400 baht, children 200-250 baht. The fees is included with the rental of winter jacket and pair of gloves. Open daily at 9am to 9pm.

  3)      Chang Puak Elephant Camp

Chang Puak Elephant Camp

Elephant ride

Located in Thung Yai, Khlong Hae, Hat Yai District, Songkhla. Open daily at 8am-5pm. “Activities provided include elephant riding, archery, ATV rides and gun shooting as well, which is enough to spend the whole day adventurously while keeping yourself safe as well” (Hatyai Tour Channel,2015). Fees are different regarding packages offered.

  4)      Magic Eye 3D Museum

Reflection

can i be your angel?

Located in Kanjanavanich Road. Open daily at 9am-9pm. The fees are 400 bath for adult and 300 bath for kids. “The Magic Eye 3D Museum has over 100 eye-popping paintings and murals depicting a variety of themes from fantasy to Egyptian archeological scenarios that beg you to be a part of” (Vanessa,2014).

  5)      Lee Garden Plaza

the atmosphere around Lee Garden Plaza

The most popular mall in Hatyai City. It works just the same as other malls that provide services and products. At the outside of the mall, there were stalls selling locals food and souvenir’s shops where you can buy souvenir at cheaper price.

convenient place to eat at Salma Restaurant

Most of tourist from Malaysia chose to have their meals at Hamid Restaurant and Salma Restaurant because it provide meals that is familiar and similar to Malaysian foods and it is guaranteed to be Halal. You can find Hamid Restaurant at the opposite of front gate of Lee Garden Plaza and Salma Restaurant at its side. The price is reasonable and affordable.