Since our last trip to Japan where we witnessed the after-math of the deadly tsunami that left the world to a stand-still and the ceremony held in Iwate, memories still lingered in our mind on how strong and positive mind-set the people of Japan have. ...
On our last memorable day after a good sleep at the ryokan, we unwillingly dragged our luggage off the ryokan compound feeling sad that the journey's gonna end here. Well, not really.. we have a last pitstop to make.. the Chusonji at Hiraizumi. Never ...
"Where do you want to visit for the evening?" my guide questioned as i flipped through the brochures while laying comfortable on a couch at Best Western Sapporo. "Something beautiful for the night.." i mumbled and this caught my attention - Mt Moiwa. And off ...
Our 7 days 6 nights trip to Japan invited by MOFA Japan has since caught the attention of many, such as a local Singapore Volunteer group whom seeked directions from us to get to the disaster-hit areas and had set off to help the locals ...
It was early in the morning at 6:30am and I dragged myself out of the bed to catch the early 9am flight to Hokkaido, Sapporo for a 1 night trip. As I was packing my heavily loaded luggage, I saw some white stuff flying across ...
Before you really decide to hit the beds, the night is still young for more exploration. Japan's even more beautiful with its shiny glittering lights that blankets the city skylines and you sure won't want to miss a part of it that captivates each traveler's ...
This article was featured on NHK RADIO JAPAN. More of the radio interview here. A breathtaking view rises ahead of us as my private car drifts through the curvy roads along the quiet scenic countryside. Soon, a beautiful sight appears right in front of the ...
Strolling through the dark within the premises of the Morioka castle, we soon found a glimpse of light shining from far and my tour guide smiled, "That's where we are heading to". I heaved a sigh of relief as uncertainty filled my thoughts earlier on ...
Well Known as "Inspirations of Japan", I flew off on All Nippon Airways (ANA Japan) to Tokyo Haneda with thanks to MOFA Japan on a mission to explore the disaster-hit areas and interact with the locals as well as the helpful NGO who has been ...
This will be the season finale of Sylistic’s blogging experiences in Chengdu . It really sucks to leave this place because the weather is great , transport all easily accessible country-wide and to other states like Chong Qing and more , cheap good food – TASTY WANTON AND CHAO SHOU as well as those hot pipping noddles in this cold weather and those bread going at 10 for SGD $1 Read More…
As continued to PART 1 of Wen Shu Yuan where you can enjoy local delights and historical heritages , follow us on part 2 as below ……….. You can even enjoy banking in the historic atmosphere and their police station too – very interesting places And shophouses with citizens staying up above these tea houses and hope we hope Singapore’s chinatown has this kind of so relaxing places to play Read More…
Chengdu Wen Shu Yuan also known as 成都文殊院街 is an incredible historic street where you can appreciate and enjoy the old street style and the buddhist association also lies there , with a glimpse of the beautiful cultural relics that are preserved in the monastery. Luckily or not, Chengdu Wen Shu Yuan is just 10 mins walk away from my hotel , ENJOYABLE STARS HOTEL CHENGDU , hence it’s always Read More…
Guess where’s this place ………… This is the way towards Mt. Long Quan – on a bus ride ! Amazing isn’t it ? Another relaxation place in the middle of the road Reached Mt. Long Quan Chengdu 龙泉风景旅游区 – Mt Long Quan Chengdu is a scenic tourist location for many – for the flower blossoms and annual Chengdu International Peach Festival that opened on March 16 annually which attracts many Read More…
Coming to LE SHAN , like mentioned in previous post , is a fortunate thing , because many usually come to LE SHAN for safety before they head up to Mt. Emei Part 1 and EMEISHAN . Temperature of Chengdu was at 10 DEGREES Celcius , so bear in mind a jacket , if you’re heading there between November to April . The ticketing office for a Boat Ride . Read More…
Missed our Mt. Emei Part 1 and Mt. Emei Part 2 ? | About Le Shan Giant Buddha Le Shan Giant Buddha is another tourist scenic destination , attracting thousands and millions yearly to this UNESCO World Heritage Site , besides EMEISHAN , MOUNT EMEI . Being the largest carved stone Buddha in the world and the tallest statue in the world , standing at 71 metres (233 feet) tall Read More…
Back with Mount Emei , from PART 1 with the different wowing scenery at the foot of the mountain . Awarded as a UNESCO [United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization] world heritage site for EMEISHAN , being natural and wowing . A brief introduction of Mt. Emei , a world heritage site . An awesome tourist attraction site , located up , quite far away from the entrance .. Read More…
If you haven’t heard of EMEISHAN , Where’ve you been all these while ?! Emeishan is a world recognised UNESCO destination where many tourists flock to yearly , as temperature drops to -12 degrees at the peak and there are cable cars available near the peak to send passengers up to the peak. Reason being that routes are too misty and slippery , hence cable car will replace the cars Read More…
Missed Part 1 & Part 2 – Flying AIRASIA X to CHENGDU & PART 3 – ENJOYABLE STARS HOTEL ? It’s never too late to check them out ! Exploring Chengdu , going to different attractions have never been more fun than this , with easy access to different tourists location such as Emeishan [ 峨嵋山 ] , Le Shan [ 乐山 ] and many more fascinating places. Express Coach Read More…
Before i get to know this pretty trendy hotel that has just been built in year 2009 , i have done alot of research , but as you know , i always go after only 4 to 5 star hotels , unless i had stayed the hotel before . However, most 4 star hotels range above RMB 280 and more , hence i was fortunate enough to stumble onto this Read More…
Missed Part 1 & Part 2 ? Where in the WORLD is CHENGDU ??????? Country : CHINA , CHENGDU CURRENCY : REN MIN BI (RMB) Getting Around : Bus , Taxi , Bicycle If the word ‘CHENGDU’ doesn’t look and sounds so familiar to you , it’s time to discover Chengdu , SiChuan which is an earthquake struck location in year 2008 . And even when you explore Chengdu , Read More…
Missed Part 1 ? http://sylistic.com/travel/2010/06/18/getting-to-chengdu-part-1/ Part 2 After landing at KL LCCT , the immigration is quick speedy because it’s still very early in the morning. My mum and I have already checked-in ONLINE and our seats have already been allocated online , hence there’s not much hassle to check-in at LCCT airasia Counters ! Chengdu is a 3226KM plane distance from KL TO CHENGDU ! Note: If you’ve checked Read More…
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