Guam attractions:
1. Ritidian Point in the north of the island.
2. Two Lovers' Point.
Accomodation:
1. Sheraton Resorts
Friday, October 4, 2013
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Shanghai-cum-Suzhou Itinerary
27 March 11 (Sun)
1:15 am Depart Changi Airport on SQ xxx.
6:35 am Arrive @ Pudong Int'l Airport, Shanghai.
7:00 am Board Meglav (磁浮列车) to Longyang Road Station in town. Take a cab to hotel.
Meglav is the fastest commercially operating train in the world. With a top speed of 268 mph (431 km/h), the German-built magnetic levitation train takes less than 8 minutes to cover the 19 miles (30 kilometers) between its only 2 stations.
8:00 am Arrive @ Grand Hyatt Hotel at Jin Mao Tower (金茂大厦).
Jin Mao is the second tallest building in China (the tallest being its neighbour, the Shanghai World Financial Center), and houses the Grand Hyatt Hotel (59th to 87th floor) and offices (below 58th floor). The highest 88th floor is an observation deck. "Cloud 9" on the 87th floor is supposedly the world's highest bar.
8:30 am Freshen up and look for breakfast.
11:00 pm Meet Liu Shifu at AP Mall to tailor make cheongsam.
1:30 pm Yuyuan Garden (豫园).
This classical Chinese garden was built in 1577 during the Ming dynasty. It is made up of six scenic areas: The Grand Rockery (features peaks, cliffs and gorges), Heralding Spring Hall, Inner Garden (ornamental ponds and pavilions), Jade Magnificence Hall, Lotus Pool and the Ten Thousand Flowers Tower.
1:30 pm Yuyuan Garden (豫园).
This classical Chinese garden was built in 1577 during the Ming dynasty. It is made up of six scenic areas: The Grand Rockery (features peaks, cliffs and gorges), Heralding Spring Hall, Inner Garden (ornamental ponds and pavilions), Jade Magnificence Hall, Lotus Pool and the Ten Thousand Flowers Tower.
2:30 pm Temple of the Town God (城隍庙).
This temple was built about 600 years ago, but much of the area was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. It was completely rebuilt and restored in the 1990s, so it looks relatively new. Don't miss the large surrounding marketplace and snack street. There are many interesting eats to discover in the traditional Ming and Qing dynasty-style buildings that house numerous food stalls.
6:00 pm Dinner at 蝶园Restaurant. Die Die Must Try dish is 外婆红烧肉
70 Tai Cang Road
Tel: 021-53837338
269 WuJiang Road 3F
Tel: 021-61361398
28 March 11 (Mon) 70 Tai Cang Road
Tel: 021-53837338
269 WuJiang Road 3F
Tel: 021-61361398
7:00 am Breakfast.
8:30 am If the weather is favourable, plan to make a trip up to the 3 observatory decks of the Shanghai World Financial Centre (环球金融中心). The are located on the 94th, 97th and 101st floors.
The Shanghai World Financial Centre was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, and is the tallest building in China. It's most distinctive feature is the trapezoidal hole at the top of the building. The original design was supposed to be a circular hole, but was changed when some people (including the mayor of Shanghai) thought the circular hole was too similar to the rising sun in the Japanese flag.
11:00 am Cross the Huang Pu river by ferry over to The Bund, then take a random walk down Nanjing Road (南京路).
Nanjing Road is the longest and busiest shopping street in Shanghai. It is about 6 kim long.
Day trip to Suzhou by train. Travel time is about 30 - 40 minutes.
31 March 11 (Thu)
6.30 pm Collect cheong sam from Liu Shifu.
The Shanghai World Financial Centre was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, and is the tallest building in China. It's most distinctive feature is the trapezoidal hole at the top of the building. The original design was supposed to be a circular hole, but was changed when some people (including the mayor of Shanghai) thought the circular hole was too similar to the rising sun in the Japanese flag.
11:00 am Cross the Huang Pu river by ferry over to The Bund, then take a random walk down Nanjing Road (南京路).
Nanjing Road is the longest and busiest shopping street in Shanghai. It is about 6 kim long.
6:00 pm Dinner at one of the many restaurants at 大拇指广场.
8:00 pm Night shoot from Pudong side of The Bund (外滩) and The Oriental Pearl (东方明珠).
8:00 pm Night shoot from Pudong side of The Bund (外滩) and The Oriental Pearl (东方明珠).
29 March 11 (Tue)
7:00 am Breakfast.
11:00 am 50 Moganshan Art District (莫干山路艺术区).
This former industrial area is now home to numerous art galleries, graphic design firms, architectural workshops and cafes.
2:00 pm Taikang Road (泰康路田子坊).
This charming cluster of art + fashion boutique shops and trendy cafes is nestled in an old traditional Shanghainese Shikumen neighbourhood - think of it as the more down to earth, real and genuine sister of superlative Xintiandi. Many locals still live in the area and you will encounter many of them going about their daily lives.
6:30 pm Dinner at mall next to hotel.
30 March 11 (Wed)
11:00 am 50 Moganshan Art District (莫干山路艺术区).
This former industrial area is now home to numerous art galleries, graphic design firms, architectural workshops and cafes.
2:00 pm Taikang Road (泰康路田子坊).
This charming cluster of art + fashion boutique shops and trendy cafes is nestled in an old traditional Shanghainese Shikumen neighbourhood - think of it as the more down to earth, real and genuine sister of superlative Xintiandi. Many locals still live in the area and you will encounter many of them going about their daily lives.
6:30 pm Dinner at mall next to hotel.
30 March 11 (Wed)
Day trip to Suzhou by train. Travel time is about 30 - 40 minutes.
31 March 11 (Thu)
6.30 pm Collect cheong sam from Liu Shifu.
1 April 11 (Fri)
2 April 11 (Sat)
1:00 pm Check out
4:35 pm Depart Shanghai.
9:45 pm Arrive @ Changi Airport.
4:35 pm Depart Shanghai.
9:45 pm Arrive @ Changi Airport.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Westlake's 10 scenic views
(1) Dawn on the Su Causeway in Spring (苏堤春晓)*
(2) Curved Yard and Lotus Pool in Summer (曲苑风荷)
(3) Moon over the Peaceful Lake in Autumn (平湖秋月)*
(4) Remnant Snow on the Bridge in Winter (断桥残雪)
(5) Leifeng Pagoda in the Sunset (雷峰夕照)
(6) Two Peaks Piercing the Clouds (双峰插云)
(7) Orioles Singing in the Willows (柳浪聞鶯)
(8) Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond (花港观鱼)*
(9) Three Ponds Mirroring the Moon (三潭印月)*
(10) Evening Bell Ringing at the Nanping Hill (南屏晚钟)
(2) Curved Yard and Lotus Pool in Summer (曲苑风荷)
(3) Moon over the Peaceful Lake in Autumn (平湖秋月)*
(4) Remnant Snow on the Bridge in Winter (断桥残雪)
(5) Leifeng Pagoda in the Sunset (雷峰夕照)
(6) Two Peaks Piercing the Clouds (双峰插云)
(7) Orioles Singing in the Willows (柳浪聞鶯)
(8) Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond (花港观鱼)*
(9) Three Ponds Mirroring the Moon (三潭印月)*
(10) Evening Bell Ringing at the Nanping Hill (南屏晚钟)
Monday, July 12, 2010
Shanghai-to-Hangzhou Train Schedule (effective 1 July 2010)
From Shanghai South Railway Station to Hangzhou Station
D5685 07:20 08:43
D5689 07:44 09:12
D5657 09:30 10:48
D5663 11:45 13:03
D5667 13:07 14:25
D5665 13:12 14:35
D5655 15:04 16:30
D5675 16:40 17:58
D5687 17:47 19:19
D5681 19:03 20:21
D5683 20:03 21:35
From Hangzhou Station to Shanghai South Station
D5654 07:40 09:08
D5658 10:07 11:25
D5686 10:59 12:23
D5660 11:32 12:50
D5668 13:21 14:44
D5690 13:27 15:00
D5670 14:55 16:18
D5676 15:55 17:27
D5678 17:25 18:43
D5680 18:23 19:41
D5672 20:40 21:58
D5685 07:20 08:43
D5689 07:44 09:12
D5657 09:30 10:48
D5663 11:45 13:03
D5667 13:07 14:25
D5665 13:12 14:35
D5655 15:04 16:30
D5675 16:40 17:58
D5687 17:47 19:19
D5681 19:03 20:21
D5683 20:03 21:35
From Hangzhou Station to Shanghai South Station
D5654 07:40 09:08
D5658 10:07 11:25
D5686 10:59 12:23
D5660 11:32 12:50
D5668 13:21 14:44
D5690 13:27 15:00
D5670 14:55 16:18
D5676 15:55 17:27
D5678 17:25 18:43
D5680 18:23 19:41
D5672 20:40 21:58
Taking the train from Shanghai to Hangzhou
This is the cheapest and safest way to travel to Hangzhou from Shanghai. There are more than 40 trains commuting between Shanghai and Hangzhou every 24 hours. On average, it takes 2 hours station to station traveling time.
The one way ticket price varies from 20RMB (3 USD) to 100RMB (14USD), depending on the level of the train and the class of your tickets.
You can either choose Shanghai railway station (“上海“) or Shanghai South railway station （“上海南”） depending on where you depart from Shanghai. There are also two arrival stations at Hangzhou: Hangzhou railway station （“杭州”） or Hangzhou East railway station （“杭州东”）. Hangzhou railway station is closer to the major tourism sites, so if you choose to take the train, try to avoid arriving at Hangzhou East railway station if possible. It is also an old station, so the facilities are in relatively poor condition.
There are several types of the trains differentiated by the starting letter of the train number. Generally, there are four types of trains running between Shanghai and Hangzhou. The fastest and the most comfortable train you can find now is call “ Dong Che Zhu” (“动车组”) starts with the letter “D” for example “D689”. It’s very new and clean, and takes only 1 hour and 40 minutes to travel from Shanghai South railway station to Hangzhou railway station. The ones start with letter “T” for example “T797” are express trains and the ones start with letter “N” for example “N489” are fast trains. They are generally also acceptable with around 2 to 2 and half hours travel time. The ones that start with “K” (e.g. “K89”) or have no letter (e.g. “1597”) are not recommended. They normally stop in between Shanghai and Hangzhou which delays the travel. Also, most of them are old trains without air conditioning.
You can either choose Shanghai railway station (“上海“) or Shanghai South railway station （“上海南”） depending on where you depart from Shanghai. There are also two arrival stations at Hangzhou: Hangzhou railway station （“杭州”） or Hangzhou East railway station （“杭州东”）. Hangzhou railway station is closer to the major tourism sites, so if you choose to take the train, try to avoid arriving at Hangzhou East railway station if possible. It is also an old station, so the facilities are in relatively poor condition.
There are several types of the trains differentiated by the starting letter of the train number. Generally, there are four types of trains running between Shanghai and Hangzhou. The fastest and the most comfortable train you can find now is call “ Dong Che Zhu” (“动车组”) starts with the letter “D” for example “D689”. It’s very new and clean, and takes only 1 hour and 40 minutes to travel from Shanghai South railway station to Hangzhou railway station. The ones start with letter “T” for example “T797” are express trains and the ones start with letter “N” for example “N489” are fast trains. They are generally also acceptable with around 2 to 2 and half hours travel time. The ones that start with “K” (e.g. “K89”) or have no letter (e.g. “1597”) are not recommended. They normally stop in between Shanghai and Hangzhou which delays the travel. Also, most of them are old trains without air conditioning.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
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