tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32479257517211057762024-03-13T21:22:56.133+08:00My Malaysia Daily PhotoEveryday Malaysia through my eyes - Food, Travel and ExperiencesElaine Yimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07473617720902049498noreply@blogger.comBlogger565125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247925751721105776.post-77449316080014656442014-01-31T14:34:00.000+08:002014-02-06T11:13:27.512+08:00Dragon Dance at Guan Yin Temple, Klang on First Day of Chinese New Year 2014<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This year the Lunar New Year falls on 31st January 2014. I went to Guan Yin Temple Klang for prayers and was very lucky to witness a dragon dance in action. It was an auspicious time at 11 am on the first day of Chinese New Year 2014, the Year of the Wood Horse. I didn't even know that there was going to be a dragon dance! This is my first time seeing a dragon dance performance at the temple. Wow!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">“Dragon Dance at Guan Yin Temple, Klang on First Day of Chinese New Year 2014”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com on 31st January 2014.</span><br />
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A peach tree hanging with "peach fruit" buns.</div>
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The peach fruit is a symbol of longevity</div>
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A Dragon Dance is usually performed during big festival such as Chinese New Year as it is believed to bring good luck.</div>
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Offerings of flowers, mandarin oranges, apples, pears, pomelo and pineapples are placed on the altar.</div>
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Rows of gold and red lanterns </div>
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Lighted candles with lotus shape</div>
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The Chinese believe that they are descendents of the dragon.</div>
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The dragon is regarded as an auspicious mythical creature.<br />
The dragon dance is an auspicious performance that brings good luck and fortune.</div>
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It's a green dragon!</div>
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People's hands touching the dragon head hoping that some good luck will rub off onto them.</div>
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At the end of the Dragon Dance, this troupe of dragon dancers who looked like school students shouted "Huat ah! Huat ah! Huat ah!" meaning "Get Rich"!</div>
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Flowers stalls near the entrance of Guan Yin Temple, Klang.</div>
Elaine Yimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07473617720902049498noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247925751721105776.post-42713567278994688822013-10-04T18:03:00.000+08:002013-10-05T21:42:17.336+08:00China Trip - Day 3 Jiuzhaigou Rixe Valley<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Rize Valley (日则沟, pinyin: Rìzé Gōu) is 18km long. It is located on the south-western branch of Jiuzhai gully. Tourists will usually take the eco-buses to the highest point near the Primeval Forest (原始森林 Yuánshǐ Sēnlín) and go downhill. Some attractions are <br />
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b) Grass Lake (草海, Cǎo Hǎi) which is a shallow lake with unique vegetation.<br />
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Arrow Bamboo Lake (箭竹海, Jiànzhú Hǎi) has a surface area of 170,000 m². This shallow lake is only about 6 m deep. It is located at an elevation of 2,618 m. It was the site where some of the most spectacular scenes of the 2002 Zhang Yimou movie "Hero" were shot.</div>
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Panda Lake (熊猫海, Xióngmāo Hǎi) with its beautiful display of blue and green colours. Giant Pandas used to come here for a drink but there has been no more such sightings for many years. The lake empties into the multi-streams, multi-level Panda Waterfalls, a 3-step-drop of about 78m.</div>
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Five Flower Lake is also known as Multicolour Lake</div>
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Five Flower Lake (五花海, Wǔhuā Hǎi) with out of this world underwater views.</div>
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Five Flower Lake <span style="text-align: left;">is a shallow multi-colored lake.</span></div>
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The waters are so clear and bright that even the ancient fallen trunks sitting on the bottom of the lake are visible to the naked eye. Only one type of fish can survive and that is the Songpan Naked Carp.</div>
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Pearl Shoal Waterfalls (珍珠滩, Zhēnzhū Tān) is a 310m wide water fall that drops 28m along gentle slopes like a broad curtain of water. A scene of the television adaptation of Journey to the West was filmed here. </div>
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Pearl Shoal Waterfalls is the most spectacular waterfall in Jiuzhaigou.<br />
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We spent the whole day at the nature park which finally came to an end when it was nearing closing time.</div>
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After a tiring day of walking, it was time to relax at night. We went for a Tibetan cultural show with live performances like acrobatics, dances and singing. </div>
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This is my last post about Jiuzhaigou. My next stop is at Huanglong.</div>
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Elaine Yimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07473617720902049498noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247925751721105776.post-25210458663957400192013-09-21T06:12:00.000+08:002013-09-21T06:18:36.821+08:00China Trip - Day 3 Jiuzhaigou Zechawa Valley<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This is Long Lake (长海, Cháng Hǎi) at elevation 3,150 metres. It is located at the highest point of Zechawa Valley (则查洼沟, Zécháwā Gōu). It is the highest, largest (about 7.5 km long) and deepest lake (103m) in Jiuzhaigou nature reserve.<br />
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Zechawa gully which spans 18 km in length is the south eastern branch of Jiuzhaigou.<br />
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Visitors will usually take the bus from the park entrance or Nourilang Visitor Centre in Shuzheng Valley and go all the way up to Long Lake where they can get down and take a walk to other areas of attraction such as Colour Pond, Upper Season Lake and Lower Season Lake.<br />
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Long Lake is formed from melted snow from nearby mountains. In summer, the peaks are still covered with snow. The lake is frozen in winter and it becomes an ideal skating ground. There is a grand old tree at the side of the lake which is said to the the guardian of the lake.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">“Chengdu Jiuzhaigou Huanglong 9D7N - Day 3 Jiuzhaigou Zechawa Valley”, a copyrighted post, was written for My Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com on 21 Sep 2013.</span><br />
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Long Lake is the perfect place to take a photo for remembrance. I think this is the most scenic spot point of Jiuzhaigou nature reserve. There is a large viewing platform build at about 100m above the lake and there is also a walking trail beside the lake.<br />
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The picture above shows a group of tourist clad in traditional Tibetan attire having their photos taken by photographers who charge a fee for the service. There are quite a number of vendors there, so you need to bargain for the best price.<br />
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Colourful Pond, also known as Five Colour Pool (五彩池, Wǔcǎi Chí)</div>
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This lake which is located at 2,995 metres above sea level is about 6.6 metres deep and spread over an area of 5,645 square metres. </div>
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The water is so clear you can even see every detail of the bottom of the lake.<br />
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Legend says that this is the pond where Goddess Semo washed her hair and God Dage came daily to bring her water. (Source: Wikipedia)</div>
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On bright, sunny days, the lake presents a wonderful play of colours from green to aquamarine, cyan, turquoise, blue and purple with a tinge of red, orange and yellow.<br />
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Further down the gully are the Seasonal Lakes (季节海, Jìjié Hǎi) which is a series of 3 lakes (Lower, Middle and Upper) that change from empty to full according to the seasons of the year.<br />
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<br />Elaine Yimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07473617720902049498noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247925751721105776.post-78283248857824010262013-09-16T11:37:00.002+08:002013-09-20T21:15:23.530+08:00China Trip - Day 3 Jiuzhaigou Shuzheng Valley<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Jiuzhaigou Tourist Centre near the entrance to the national park.</div>
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It is an extremely long queue to get to the entrance.</div>
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Inside the only mode of transportation are the eco-buses</div>
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Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic & Historic Interest Area is also known as Jiuzhaigou National Park or Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve. The 3 main valleys most visited by tourists are Rice Valley (日则沟 - Rìzé Gōu), Zechawa Valley (则查洼沟 - Zécháwā Gōu) and Shuzheng Valley (树正沟, Shùzhèng Gōu) situated along 3 main gullies that form a "Y" shape.<br />
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There is another valley, Zaru Valley (扎如沟, Zārú Gōu) situated southeast of Shuzheng gully which is less frequened by ordinary tourists. The places of attraction here are the Zharu Buddhist monastery and the Red, Black, and Daling lakes. Zharu Valley is visited by a controled number of eco-tourists who wish to go on hiking and camping trips accompanied by the park's qualified guides. Zaru Valley has 40% of China's total plant species.<br />
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The Rize and Zechawa gullies flow from the south and meet at the intersection where they form the Shuzheng Valley. Jiuzhaigou is named after nine Tibetan villages that once populated the area. To keep the park in pristine condition, most of the inhabitants had been moved out of the park. What remains now are only about 1,000 people from 112 families.<br />
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The first place we visited was Shuzheng Village aka Shuzhengzhai, a Tibetan stockaded village located just opposite the Shuzheng Lakes. Visitors can shop for souvenirs, handicraft, food and beverage items here.<br />
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In front of the village there are some dagobas (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stupa" target="_blank">stupas</a>) with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibetan_prayer_wheel" target="_blank">prayer wheels </a>and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_flag" target="_blank">prayer flags</a> inscribed with religious texts, incantations and images. Standing here and looking down, you can also get to enjoy a scenic panorama view of Shuzheng Lakes.<br />
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For more pictures and to read more about Shuzheng Village, please visit blog post at My Nice Garden post "Summer in Juizhaigou, China - Shuzheng Village: A Tibetan Stockaded Village" link <a href="http://www.mynicegarden.com/2013/09/summer-in-jiuzhaigou-china-shuzheng.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">“Chengdu Jiuzhaigou Huanglong 9D 7N - Day 3 Jiuzhaigou Shuzheng Valley”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com on 16th September 2013.</span><br />
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Shuzheng Valley is probably the most photographed site in Jiuzhagou nature park.</div>
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Wooden boardwalks and pavilions allow visitors to can get very close to Mother Nature and hear, feel and enjoy the splendid scenes before their eyes.<br />
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Shuzheng Tibetan Water Mill</div>
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Shuzheng Waterfall is <span style="text-align: left;">is the first waterfall you will will see in Jiuzhaigou nature park. </span>It is 62 meters wide and 15 meters tall. It is the smallest of the 4 main waterfalls of Jiuzhaigou. There are about 19 lakes of different sizes and shapes at different levels.</div>
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Shuzheng Waterfalls</div>
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Tiger Lake is located at 2,298m above sea level and spans a length of about 300m. The lake is peaceful and tranquil. There are 3 stories as to how it got its name:<br />
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1. The burst of water falling on nearby Shuzheng Waterfalls is likened to the roar of a tiger<br />
2. In late autumn, the reflections of the forest on the lake resembles the dappled fur coat of a crouching tiger.<br />
4. Mountain tigers are fond of this lake and used to come to the lake for a drink of water.<br />
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This waterfall is 32 meters wide and 25 meters high. It is the widest waterfall in Jiuzhaigou.<br />
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"Nuorilang" is a Tibetan word meaning 'grand and magnificent', which aptly describes this breathtakingly beautiful waterfall.<br />
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The best time to view this waterfall is in the early morning when the sun's rays form beautiful rainbows in the sky. Towards the south of Nuorilang Waterfall, the valley splits into two i.e. the Zechawa Valley and Rize Valley.Elaine Yimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07473617720902049498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247925751721105776.post-3410130048418319912013-09-08T08:22:00.000+08:002013-09-16T06:21:39.137+08:00China Trip - Day 3 Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area (九寨沟)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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We stayed 2 nights at the Soluxe Hotel aka Jiuzhai Sunshine Hotel. </div>
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On the first night, we reached the hotel after 8pm and by the time we finished dinner and retire to our rooms, it was already almost 10pm. The next day, we started early and spent the whole day touring Jiuzhaigou National Park. Glad we did, because there was so much to see. In my personal opinion, the Jiuzhaigou visit was the most enjoyable and a most beautiful place that lives up to it's name, "a fairyland on earth".</div>
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You can view more pictures of Jiuzhaigou on My Nice Garden Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.721237787891586.1073741834.166543353361035&type=1" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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After dinner, we had to rush off to an optional Tibetan cultural show costing RMB 100. There was no time in between to shower unless we wanted to risk catching a cold or flu that might develop into something more serious like pneumonia. By the time we returned to the hotel for a bath and good rest, it was already past 10 pm. The temperatures at night can dip very low. It certainly didn't help that the hot water taps in the bathroom were not functioning smoothly. One moment the water was extremely hot, the next, it was icy cold! Electric blankets were provided but I find the bed quite hard (like a plank surface of a divan) to sleep on and to make matters worse, the room had lingering remnants of stale cigarette smell. Anyway, it was not a big problem as I was too tired to care for long and soon I dozed into neverland ...</div>
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This is the beautiful scene that greeted me when I was on my way to breakfast. The morning air was fresh and cool. At 6:30am, the sky was already very bright. In Jiuzhaigou, the sun seemed to rise and set halfway up the sky!<br />
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The hotel is like a resort situated on a slope on spacious grounds with ample greens and surrounded by scenic blue mountains that was either snow topped or mist covered. I was so thankful that when we checked in, our guide had arranged for our rooms to be located on the ground floor level. Otherwise it will be a problem having to lug my heavy luggage along the staircase and up a few floors as they don't have a lift. I was already panting when walking up the stairs without any luggage. The guide had earlier advised us not to run but to walk slowly and/or at a leisurely pace. We gotta conserve energy due to the reduced level of oxygen. Some people could suffer from high altitude sickness.</div>
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Breakfast was a simple affair with hard boiled eggs, steamed buns or sponge cake, rice or corn porridge with hard boiled eggs and an assortment of Sichuan salted or pickled vegetables and tofu for condiments. They also have warm milk and orange juice which was also served warm. Wood fungus (mook yee) and wan yee or "cloud ear fungus" would feature quite regularly in almost every meal and I love this!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">“Chengdu Jiuzhaigou Huanglong 9D 7N - Day 3 Jiuzhaigou (九寨沟)”, </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">a copyrighted post, was written for My Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com on 8th September 2013.</span><br />
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There are some stalls selling local produce and souvenirs on the right side of the hotel entrance.</div>
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As our hotel is not located near to Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve, our tour coach took us there. We had to get down at the parking area for buses and walk another 10 minutes or so to the entrance of the park.<br />
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... some stalls selling local Tibetan food - Yak meat pancakes (牦牛肉锅魁)<br />
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... shops selling souvenirs and knick-knacks.</div>
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I visited during their summer season and the crowd was already like this!<br />
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There were multiple parallel queues which were very very long and it took ages to reach the main entrance gates of the nature park. As the entrance doors swung open, I heard a recorded voice greeting of "huan ying huang ying" meaning "Welcome! Welcome!"</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">The entrance ticket was a picture postcard of scenic Jiuzhaigou. </span></div>
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October and early November is the peak season for Jiuzhaigou. It is the season of autumn when Jiuzhaigou is at its most beautiful.<br />
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The month of August was summer time in Jiuzhaigou. There were not many foreign tourists but there was a huge crowd of local Chinese tourists. It was a working weekday. I'm sure the crowd will get worse on weekends and during major Chinese public holidays like the Mid Autumn Festival and their National Day this coming September 2013.<br />
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Dahlias and roses grow very well here in Jiuzhaigou. </div>
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Annual flowers were in full bloom because it was summer time.</div>
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This area in front of the shops and washroom is very popular for photographs.</div>
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The Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve is officially known as <b>Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area. </b>Sometimes it is called the Jiuzhai Valley National Park. It is located on ABA prefecture in Sichuan province, southwest China. </div>
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<i>Jiuzhaigou means "Valley of Nine Villages". It was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992 and a World Biosphere Reserve in 1997. It belongs to the category V (Protected Landscape) in the IUCN system of protected area categorization.</i><br />
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<i>Jiuzhaigou Valley is part of the Min Mountains on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau and stretches over 72,000 hectares (180,000 acres). It is known for its many multi-level waterfalls, colorful lakes, and snow-capped peaks. Its elevation ranges from 2,000 to 4,500 metres (6,600 to 14,800 ft) ... Wikipedia</i><br />
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Jiuzhaigou is also a member of Green Globe 21.<br />
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To protect the nature reserve from pollution and forest fires, smoking is not allowed. Littering and picking of flowers and plants are also prohibited. Thank goodness!<br />
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We were at the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to catch an evening (17:05) flight to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport. The distance is about 240 km or 40 min. flying time.<br />
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Due to the fact that Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport is at an elevation of 3,448 m (11,312 ft), we were warned beforehand that some passengers may experience symptoms of altitude sickness. There were vendors selling Tibetan herbal medicine in miniature bottles packed in paper boxes.<br />
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The first aid center at the Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport also has small canisters of oxygen and Tibetan herbal medicine for sale.<br />
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Some of our tour group members bought the herbal medicine but I didn't buy any as I'm not sure if I will develop any allergies or adverse reaction to the medicine. The herbal medicine was to be consume before boarding the flight.<br />
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Window view of the massive mountain ranges (cloud or snow covered) before touch down at Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport.</div>
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Seconds after I came out of the plane and walked onto the connecting passageway, I experienced severe altitude sickness. It was a very unpleasant feeling of dizziness, nausea and shortness of breath. Deprived of sufficient oxygen, I thought I was going to faint. For a moment, I panicked and thought I would not be able to survive the trip to visit the 'fairyland' of Jiuzhaigou. Oh, what a feeling of dismay at just the start of our tour. Luckily, I suffered only for a few minutes.<br />
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Later I was to learn from other passengers that they felt the same too but at different level of severity. I saw a middle aged lady with a canister of oxygen in her hand and being helped to stand and walk by 2 relatives. She looked really pale.<br />
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Oh boy, I was really glad that I could walk out of this airport and into fresh air feeling okay again!</div>
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In the distance we could see horses and yaks grazing on the hills. </div>
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This was also the scene that greeted us when the plane was landing and travelling along the runway.</div>
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Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport is also known as Jiuzhaigou Airport (九寨沟机场) or Jiuhuang Airport.<br />
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This airport serves two major places of interest; namely Huanglong, 53 kilometres (33 miles) away and Jiuzhaigou, 88 km (55 miles) away. Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.<br />
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At 3,448 metres (11,312 ft) above sea level, this is the third highest airport in China after Qamdo and Lhasa. It started operation on September 28, 2003<br />
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Our tourist bus.</div>
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Yay, I am now on my way to Jiuzhaigou at altitudes of 2,000-4,500m above sea leavel!<br />
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The journey from the Jiuzhaigou-Huanglong airport to Soluxe Hotel will take about an hour.</div>
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Vegetation were sparse and consisted of grass, wildflowers, small trees and bushes here and there.</div>
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I saw many cosmos plants growing wild in the coutryside.</div>
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As the bus is going downhill from Jiuzhaigou Airport at 3,448 to Jiuzhaigou Valley, I notice that the driver need to stop at a certain station after some time, let the passengers get down the bus while they sprayed the bus body with water, an action to cool the braking system, I guess?</div>
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For comparison, our Mt Kinabalu in Malaysia is about 4,095m above sea level and Genting Highlands 1,860m.</div>
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Rivers and streams with swift and clear running water and mountains of Christmas trees.<br />
That's the shadow of our bus reflected in the picture!</div>
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The pretty Tibetan countryside.</div>
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It was still bright even though it was already 7:30 pm.</div>
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We stayed at the Soluxe Hotel aka Jiuzhai Sunshine Hotel. The hotel is located in Zhangza village, Zhangza town at the edge of Jiuzhaigou Valley. </div>
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There was a night market just next to the hotel.</div>
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The street vendors here sell foodstuff, warm clothing, scarfs, fruits and daily provisions.<br />
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Elaine Yimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07473617720902049498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247925751721105776.post-19329343417587362582013-08-28T00:03:00.000+08:002013-09-16T06:19:27.457+08:00China Trip - Day 2 Chengdu Kuanzhai Xiangyi Alley<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The Kuanzhai Alley or Kuanzhai Xiangyi (成都宽窄巷子) is made up of of three lanes or alleys that run parallel to each other, namely the Kuan (Wide Alley), Zhai (Narrow Alley) and Jing Xiangyi, <br />
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Here's a place where old meets new, where traditional Ming and Qing styled courtyards and houses complete with gardens within huge walls and hutongs (narrow lanes) are situated side by side modern hotels, spas, villas, entertainment outlets, bars, pubs, eateries and sidewalk cafes.<br />
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Stores selling foodstuff, snacks and lots of panda bear toys. Pandas are the mascot of Chengdu city.</div>
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This blooming fruit tree looks like a star fruit (carambola) tree.</div>
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The apple and pear trees are also fruiting now that is it in the middle of summer.<br />
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The weather was very warm and humid with temperatures exceeding 30 C, humidity more than 50%. I was already sweating after a short walk. The difference in temperatures is quite big with night dropping to about 26 C. Sunrise was at 6:30am and sunset at 7:30pm.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">“Chengdu Jiuzhaigou Huanglong 9D7N - Day 2 Chengdu Kuanzhai Xiangyi Alley”, a copyrighted post, was written for My Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com on 28 Aug 2013.</span><br />
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During the early Qing Dynasty period (1644-1912), the government built a walled city for the soldiers and their families who were posted to Chengdu permanently. Initially there were 42 lanes in the walled city but now only 3 lanes have been preserved as heritage.<br />
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The Chengdu city of today is full of skyscrapers with modern amenities and people live in high-rise apartment buildings.<br />
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The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hutong" target="_blank">Hutong</a> culture is influenced by the northerners who brought along their traditions when they moved south to Chengdu. Hutong refers to the narrow streets and alleys that are unique to Beijing.<br />
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A modern food outlet selling sweets and confectionery.</div>
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Reminders of an ancient walled city.</div>
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I'm thinking how beautiful this maple tree will look in autumn.</div>
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This stall sells local delicacies.</div>
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An ancient stone statue stand guard beside a modern open-air cafe.</div>
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These 2 ladies seemed so relaxed and enjoying themselves while getting their ears waxed and cleaned with some kind of vibrating instruments. Prices for the services range from RMB 30 - RMB 120.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yVOEH44nNTU/UhwBn7NzOYI/AAAAAAAAEBs/1OJFfc8GycA/s1600/P1020906.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yVOEH44nNTU/UhwBn7NzOYI/AAAAAAAAEBs/1OJFfc8GycA/s1600/P1020906.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">14.</td></tr>
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It is common to find stalls like this selling stringed magnolia flowers.<br />
RMB 1 each. Some people buy to hang in their cars.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_96tyMOgNzY/UhwBsH6rslI/AAAAAAAAECM/fhLiO_DMVYs/s1600/P1020910.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_96tyMOgNzY/UhwBsH6rslI/AAAAAAAAECM/fhLiO_DMVYs/s1600/P1020910.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">15.</td></tr>
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A western cafe.<br />
The whole area here in Kwanzhai Xiangyi is wifi enabled.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4xxbvzqypJs/UhwBr88ETLI/AAAAAAAAEB8/x0RetwNXh_c/s1600/P1020911.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4xxbvzqypJs/UhwBr88ETLI/AAAAAAAAEB8/x0RetwNXh_c/s1600/P1020911.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">16.</td></tr>
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A traditional tea house.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZfevEoFWaMM/UhwBr8u00DI/AAAAAAAAECA/pobW5H9vAQo/s1600/P1020912.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZfevEoFWaMM/UhwBr8u00DI/AAAAAAAAECA/pobW5H9vAQo/s1600/P1020912.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">17.</td></tr>
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Some lovely summer blooms.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b_LcoHexbk8/UhwBuYniZrI/AAAAAAAAECU/gVDp18kFAKI/s1600/P1020917.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b_LcoHexbk8/UhwBuYniZrI/AAAAAAAAECU/gVDp18kFAKI/s1600/P1020917.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">18.</td></tr>
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Stall selling the wu-lou gourds (calabash).</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vCujO1XzKrQ/UhwBvSqYmrI/AAAAAAAAECc/kyB1zBq_7QU/s1600/P1020919.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vCujO1XzKrQ/UhwBvSqYmrI/AAAAAAAAECc/kyB1zBq_7QU/s1600/P1020919.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">19.</td></tr>
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Colourful wu-lous.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fcFcEJPV3vk/UhwBwVoEIoI/AAAAAAAAECk/zgONpMYvrF8/s1600/P1020921.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fcFcEJPV3vk/UhwBwVoEIoI/AAAAAAAAECk/zgONpMYvrF8/s1600/P1020921.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">20.</td></tr>
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There are some high-end embroidery, silk and textile stores.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HS4kRRuyx78/UhwBw46hPfI/AAAAAAAAECs/AxcO6R_L8Oc/s1600/P1020925.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HS4kRRuyx78/UhwBw46hPfI/AAAAAAAAECs/AxcO6R_L8Oc/s1600/P1020925.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">21</td></tr>
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A metal door knocker with a lion head.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EvHVab9CK_M/UhwB0CUkj7I/AAAAAAAAEC8/zXO5hDJiv9c/s1600/P1020931.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EvHVab9CK_M/UhwB0CUkj7I/AAAAAAAAEC8/zXO5hDJiv9c/s1600/P1020931.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">22</td></tr>
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A traditional tea house with bamboo chairs and wooden tables.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fBBU1xgi15w/UhwBzrgRIbI/AAAAAAAAEC0/DyZiiWIjVYo/s1600/P1020932.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fBBU1xgi15w/UhwBzrgRIbI/AAAAAAAAEC0/DyZiiWIjVYo/s1600/P1020932.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">23</td></tr>
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A food stall selling traditional food.</div>
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They say that you can sit in one of the ancient tea houses and enjoy the world go by. <br />
As the sun sets and dusk falls, </div>
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and with the aroma of food that wisp through the air,</div>
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it will remind you of days of long ago.<br />
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The night scene here is very exciting and vivid.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n8iK4ZrAQTM/UhwB0exz-sI/AAAAAAAAEDA/9hPuftTaDu8/s1600/P1020933.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n8iK4ZrAQTM/UhwB0exz-sI/AAAAAAAAEDA/9hPuftTaDu8/s1600/P1020933.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">24</td></tr>
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Fried, grilled and braised food.</div>
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Everywhere one can't escape the scent of 'ma la'.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QRCs2eL2kyw/UhwB3TcNqEI/AAAAAAAAEDM/OmoEQMJeIRU/s1600/P1020934.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QRCs2eL2kyw/UhwB3TcNqEI/AAAAAAAAEDM/OmoEQMJeIRU/s1600/P1020934.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">25</td></tr>
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Steamed dishes.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gp0GW2G083w/UhwB4YJ0reI/AAAAAAAAEDc/OBRvV0oEDuM/s1600/P1020940.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gp0GW2G083w/UhwB4YJ0reI/AAAAAAAAEDc/OBRvV0oEDuM/s1600/P1020940.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">26</td></tr>
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This is the biggest and tallest banana plant I have ever seen!</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NhiVyLVcmWA/UhwB31V-dmI/AAAAAAAAEDU/Y3ShXQIMq4Q/s1600/P1020943.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NhiVyLVcmWA/UhwB31V-dmI/AAAAAAAAEDU/Y3ShXQIMq4Q/s1600/P1020943.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">27</td></tr>
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Dragon floss candy.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yrg3dYrQ6ZU/UhwB5Qqk3rI/AAAAAAAAEDk/n_Uh9KpRfaU/s1600/P1020948.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yrg3dYrQ6ZU/UhwB5Qqk3rI/AAAAAAAAEDk/n_Uh9KpRfaU/s1600/P1020948.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">28</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;">
A French restaurant.</div>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UVk-AHxFppk/UhwB7GZoHcI/AAAAAAAAEDs/ElLC5R_jg_s/s1600/P1020950.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UVk-AHxFppk/UhwB7GZoHcI/AAAAAAAAEDs/ElLC5R_jg_s/s1600/P1020950.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">29.</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;">
Maker of smoke pipes.</div>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XAMTCcXjzlk/UhwB8CzitKI/AAAAAAAAED0/vsoNfMf--Pc/s1600/P1020951.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XAMTCcXjzlk/UhwB8CzitKI/AAAAAAAAED0/vsoNfMf--Pc/s1600/P1020951.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">30.</td></tr>
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Azaleas are blooming everywhere in Chengdu.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YUKZ0DmLEb4/UhwB9rnGMWI/AAAAAAAAEEA/MxjOwU6I-AY/s1600/P1020952.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YUKZ0DmLEb4/UhwB9rnGMWI/AAAAAAAAEEA/MxjOwU6I-AY/s1600/P1020952.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">31.</td></tr>
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Walled gardens.<br />
The theme here is a garden city.<br />
Ancient courtyard houses have huge walls that surrounds them.<br />
Outsiders can't see what's inside these tall walls.<br />
Inside are the proper house with inner courtyards and gardens within gardens.</div>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MnGLFa2wOqA/UhwB9cBf9zI/AAAAAAAAED8/uhOA8q1GMX4/s1600/P1020957.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MnGLFa2wOqA/UhwB9cBf9zI/AAAAAAAAED8/uhOA8q1GMX4/s1600/P1020957.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">33.</td></tr>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-whZT18eQrSs/UhwB_iaGxJI/AAAAAAAAEEM/hwKmjSNw718/s1600/P1020958.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-whZT18eQrSs/UhwB_iaGxJI/AAAAAAAAEEM/hwKmjSNw718/s1600/P1020958.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">34</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;">
Flower tea shop</div>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Lz2tCxhtt3c/UhwCAl8dXzI/AAAAAAAAEEU/hrQRNrXmzgo/s1600/P1020959.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Lz2tCxhtt3c/UhwCAl8dXzI/AAAAAAAAEEU/hrQRNrXmzgo/s1600/P1020959.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">35.</td></tr>
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The 2 persons standing there are real, not statues!</div>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YSovWv4negc/UhwCB29EzpI/AAAAAAAAEEc/MzmWCCt3bTo/s1600/P1020966.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YSovWv4negc/UhwCB29EzpI/AAAAAAAAEEc/MzmWCCt3bTo/s1600/P1020966.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">36</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;">
A monk having tea at Starbucks.</div>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K-JZMoBVu9Q/UhwCDanrUXI/AAAAAAAAEEo/pml5daJ3iFw/s1600/P1020967.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K-JZMoBVu9Q/UhwCDanrUXI/AAAAAAAAEEo/pml5daJ3iFw/s1600/P1020967.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">37</td></tr>
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At the cashier's counter of Starbucks.</div>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--ApRAX3Nj54/UhwCDa9smaI/AAAAAAAAEEk/2Dm1XIsIwpQ/s1600/P1020972.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--ApRAX3Nj54/UhwCDa9smaI/AAAAAAAAEEk/2Dm1XIsIwpQ/s1600/P1020972.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">38</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;">
Summer blooms.</div>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sf-ZzuBERjU/UhwCFYsq7HI/AAAAAAAAEE0/lkZ4zvQJQiY/s1600/P1020973.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sf-ZzuBERjU/UhwCFYsq7HI/AAAAAAAAEE0/lkZ4zvQJQiY/s1600/P1020973.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">39.</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;">
Stall selling bolsters in various sizes.</div>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JpcR9v8HSzk/UhwCF5DQZoI/AAAAAAAAEE8/-keIjzAm_bE/s1600/P1020974.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JpcR9v8HSzk/UhwCF5DQZoI/AAAAAAAAEE8/-keIjzAm_bE/s1600/P1020974.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">40.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Italian ice-cream and desserts.</div>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nhhqBJrA54E/UhwCHrEozwI/AAAAAAAAEFE/qfQkZFAB2k8/s1600/P1020978.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nhhqBJrA54E/UhwCHrEozwI/AAAAAAAAEFE/qfQkZFAB2k8/s1600/P1020978.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">41</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;">
Decor at an arts and craft shop.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ko033hZhrLU/UhwCIA2aZqI/AAAAAAAAEFM/IiwN7GkYi3E/s1600/P1020981.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ko033hZhrLU/UhwCIA2aZqI/AAAAAAAAEFM/IiwN7GkYi3E/s1600/P1020981.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">42</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;">
Decor at an arts and crafts shop.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KRqo2ioMrQs/UhwCJBSXFzI/AAAAAAAAEFU/ZgPl2vNCKHI/s1600/P1020984.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KRqo2ioMrQs/UhwCJBSXFzI/AAAAAAAAEFU/ZgPl2vNCKHI/s1600/P1020984.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">43</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;">
Clean and nice-looking washrooms.</div>
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A bar.</div>
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All things Panda.</div>
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Live tortoises inside these cartoon shaped plastic bottles.</div>
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Earlier, I saw a group of workers cutting down a big tree.<br />
I guess that's why the Fire Engine was there.</div>
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A shady tree to provide some shade from the scorching sun.</div>
<br />Elaine Yimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07473617720902049498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247925751721105776.post-10415861046106451882013-08-26T23:15:00.001+08:002013-09-16T06:18:39.325+08:00China Trip - Day 2 Chengdu Qintai Road<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Qintai Road in Chengdu (成都琴台路) was the first landmark in Chengdu that we visited. Actually we were supposed to take an early morning flight to Jiuzhaigou and begin our 2-day visit to Jiuzhaigou. However, the flight was postponed to 5pm, hence our tour itinerary has to be reshuffled.<br />
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The above is a picture of the Copper Horse Carriage near the entrance of Qintai Road.<br />
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Qintai Street is built in the styles of Ming and Qing dynasties (1368 – 1911). “Qintai” 琴台literally means “the stage for musical instruments”. "Qin" is an ancient string instrument aka the zitter or <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guzheng" target="_blank">guzheng</a> 古(箏)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">“Chengdu Juizhaigou Huanglong 9D 7N - Day 2 Chengdu Qintai Raod”, a copyrighted post, was written for My Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com on 26 Aug 2013.</span><br />
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Quite a fanciful street with ancient Chinese architectural style.</div>
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A pair of Chinese lions guard the main entrances to buildings.</div>
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The arch entrance to Qintai Road</div>
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A stone statue of the male Chinese Lion.</div>
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A female Chinese Lion.</div>
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Almost every building is unique and worth photographing here, including this one!</div>
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Qintai Road which span a total of 570 meters long was opened to the public on 30th December 2002.<br />
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In Chengdu, it is common to see people riding on motorcycles without wearing helmets. In the picture above, the lady is driving a red motorbike with a pink umbrella fasten to her back seat.<br />
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Ancient buildings are lined on the both sides of the road which focused on the theme of the love story between Sima Xiangru and Zhuo Wenjun.<br />
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Buildings with stone, wood and copper carvings showcase the culture during the Western Han Dynasty.<br />
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It is common to see Green Volkswagens which are the taxis in Chengdu.</div>
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A three-wheeled motorcycle taxi in Chengdu.</div>
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The night scene at Qintai Road is fantastic!</div>
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They like to grow trees and plants on rooftops.</div>
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Even hotels, restaurants and offices are build with the classical theme.</div>
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There are many jewelry stores in Qintai Road, Chengdu.</div>
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Big trees and giant bonsai trees and lush greenery are found everywhere on both sides of the walkway. Tea drinking and group mahjong sessions on the sidewalks and under the yum-yum trees are common in Chengdu.</div>
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The Shu Feng Ya Yun is a theatre for Sichuan Opera.<br />
Here, one can enjoy the local tea, opera, art and culture shows.</div>
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This road is named “Qintai” in honour of Sima Xiangru and Zhuo Wenjun whose love story dates back more than 2,000 years ago to the Han Dynasty (202 BC - 8 AD).<br />
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The love story:<br />
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It happened in a small town near Chengdu. Zhuo Wenjun was the pretty daughter of wealthy family who was widowed at a very young age. Sima Xiangru was a poor scholar skilled in music and poetry. During a chance meeting one day, Sima's playing of the "qin" had mesmerized and impressed Zhuo so much that she fell in love with him. Her parents objected to the relationship because Sima was a penniless scholar. So the lovers decided to elope. They came to the the western end of Chengdu which is the present Qintai Road. They made a living by running an inn selling liquor. Sima continued with his studies until he passed the imperial examinations in Chang'an (the present Xian). Chang'an was the capital of the Han Empire at that time. Sima continued to advance his career in Chang'an and moved up the social ladder while his wife stayed on in Chengdu. She waited and waited be he didn't return home. After 5 years, Sima wrote a letter to Zhuo and told her his intention to have a concubine in Chang'an. Zhuo was devastated and she wrote back a reply where she penned a famous poem, reminding him of the love and beautiful memories they once had. After reading this, Sima felt ashamed of himself and he gave up the thought of having a concubine. Instead, he drove a four-horse carriage back to Chengdu to take his wife to Chang'an where they were reunited and lived happily ever after. Elaine Yimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07473617720902049498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247925751721105776.post-4480528470468931532013-08-25T00:03:00.000+08:002013-09-20T16:48:51.750+08:00Chengdu Jiuzhaigou Huanglong 9D 7N - Day 1 Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On the first day of Hari Raya August 8th, 2013, Thursday, was also the first day of my summer holidays trip to China. <span style="text-align: center;">The 9D 7N tour itinerary include Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou, Maozian, Huanglong, Mt Emei and Leshan Buddha.</span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><br />
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We assembled at the LCCT (Low Cost Carrier Terminal) for departure, ETD 1815 and ETA 2240 by Air Asia's direct flight to Chengdu, China.<br />
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At the check-in passageway, I met my travel group members; tour manager, Mr Steven from Mayflower Acme Tours, the Low, Gan and Ng family. I think it was a small but cosy group of 10 persons including my sister and me. I just hope that we can get along fine because it's gonna be 9 days of seeing each other day and night!<br />
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Dinner on board the flight was nasi lemak and a bottle of mineral water. Actually the nasi lemak tasted quite good, with boneless chicken rendang infused with the fresh aroma of lemongrass and santan. Surprisingly, the cucumber slices, nuts and anchovies were still crunchy and crispy. The seats were quite narrow and cramped though. The journey took about 4.5 hours.<br />
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Upon arrival at Chengdu Airport, we were greeted by the local guide, Mr Yang aka Xiao Yang. We were taken by bus to our hotel in Chengdu city. Although it was almost midnight when we reached Chengdu city, there was still a moderate level of traffic along the streets. Some businesses were still opened like the car repair shop, provision shops, food stalls, karaoke joints, some bars and entertainment outlets.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">“Chengdu Jiuzhaigou Huanglong 9D 7N - Day 1 Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu”, a copyrighted post, was written for My Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com on 25 Aug 2013</span><br />
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We stayed at the Gingce Times Hotel which was situated about 7.5 Km from the city center. There were some provision shops and convenience stores like Wowo and eateries beside the hotel.<br />
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Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province. This ancient city which has been in existence since the Bronze Ages has not changed its name unlike other capital cities of China. Currently its population stands at 14 million which is half of Malaysia's 28 million!<br />
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Here in Chengdu, I had the chance to sample some local culinary fare such as the Chengdu Ma La Tang (麻辣烫). Vegetables like sliced lotus roots, cabbage, brinjal, tofu, yellow bean sprouts, cucumber, leeks and lettuce; and meat like fish balls, pork balls, pork innards, seafood is skewered on sticks and displayed raw on the stall table. Here, the vendor cooked the dishes in a big wok brimming with red hot oil. They use a lot of dried as well as fresh chillis. I made the mistake of chewing on a piece of some peppercorns which caused a prolong numbing sensation to my gums and teeth. Certainly not a nice feeling! These peppercorns are called<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sichuan_pepper" target="_blank"> Sichuan Pepper</a> (Sichuan pepper is known in Chinese as "huā jiāo" (花椒) meaning "flower pepper". You can also read more about this hua jiao <a href="http://menuscience.ciachef.edu/node/437" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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"Ma la" means numbing and spicy hot. The hotness is felt in the mouth only, unlike some of our spicy hot curry dishes which irritates the stomach and gut as well.<br />
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We also tried the grilled brinjal, soy-braised pig's ears and pork knuckles in flavourful soup broth.<br />
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When in Chengdu, do be adventurous try some authentic Sichuan cuisine such as the Kung Po Chicken, Tea Smoked Duck, Twice Cooked Pork (huiguorou), Mapo Tofu, Sichuan Hot Pot, Cold Beef Tripe (fugi feipian), Spicy Deep-Fried Chicken, Bon bon chicken or Bang Bang Ji” (棒棒鸡), Dandan Noodles and various types of soups like the Shui Zhu Yu / Rou (water simmered) fish, seafood, pork or beef. Wow, it is certainly something different but nice!<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">The streets of Chengdu as viewed from the bus window. Rental of these business outlets costs about RMB 3,000 per month. Along the road sides we see many Gingko biloba trees in bloom, some with gingko fruits hanging from the branches. And oh yeah, it is quite cheap getting your hair done in Chengdu, eg. a cut and wash costs about RM 28.</span><br />
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Last December 2012, when I went back to Ipoh, my brother took me to a newly built Goddess of Mercy Temple located in Kampung Baru Kampung Timah (tin village). It was a pleasant journey by car with scenic views of the rustic countryside along half tar, half dirt roads to this quaint little village in the outskirts of Tanjung Tualang town. "Kampung Timah" literally means "tin village".<br />
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Inside this temple is a huge, glittering statue of Guan Yin sitting on a golden lotus bloom. There is a moving waterfall and man-made rocks behind the statue. When a devotee kneels on the red cushion in front of Guan Yin, water flows out from the vase she's holding in her hand. This holy water can be splashed onto the face or drank. (Actually, there is a mechanical device that makes the water spurt out from a hose whenever this cushion is pressed upon).</div>
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The common features of Chinese temples are the red lanterns, the Door Gods* guarding the entrance and a beautifully designed incense urn with dragon features.<br />
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More information about Chinese Door Gods, click on the following links:<br />
1. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Door_god" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a><br />
2. <a href="http://taiwanpedia.culture.tw/en/content?ID=4436" target="_blank">Ministry of Culture, Taiwan</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">“The Kuan Yin Temple in Kampung Baru Kampung Timah”, a copyrighted post, was written for <a href="http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/">My Malaysia Daily Photo</a>blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com on February 28th, 2013.</span><br />
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The place here is very tranquil and calm, so quiet you can hear the birds chirping. I'm so glad to be away from the sounds of city traffic. When we were on the road, there were no other cars occupying the road, except for the occasional scooter or bicycle. We had ample space for parking. </div>
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This new Kuan Yin temple is not to be confused with another old temple called Tokong Guan Yin Dian Kampung Timah in the vicinity of Kampung Tersusun Teronoh Mines, Kampar.<br />
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Rambutans were in season and their season usually coincides with durian, duku, langsat and mangosteens.Elaine Yimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07473617720902049498noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247925751721105776.post-44974992351271039212012-10-03T19:19:00.000+08:002012-10-05T08:37:34.357+08:00Famous Penang Asam Laksa at Air Itam Market<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A trip to Penang is never complete without a visit to the famous Penang Asam Laksa stall at Air Itam market. Actually it is very near to Kek Lok Si Temple.<br />
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We call this sidewalk stall, a "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dai_pai_dong" target="_blank">Tai Pai Dong</a>" (大牌檔) but now you can also say that this is "al fresco dining Malaysian style", yeah?<br />
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There are other stalls in Penang that serve equally good or better <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laksa" target="_blank">asam laksa</a>, but for me, this is the Penang Asam Laksa I'll always remember and cherish. My parents brought me here. So did my school friends, colleagues, acquaintances and loved ones. How many times I had sat on the stools here and enjoyed the asam laska served through the ages. Then it was their elders, now it is the younger generation who are manning the stall. It's the memories you know.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">“Famous Penang Asam Laks at Pasar Air Itam”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ <a href="http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/">http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com</a> on Oct 3rd, 2012.</span><br />
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The secret? Besides the poached, flaked and crushed mackerel fish (ikan kembung), shrimp paste, rice noodles and tamarind in the fish broth, can you see the tiny pieces of finely chopped pinkish raw torch ginger (<i>Etlingera eliator</i>) flowers (bunga kantan)?<br />
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The garnishing used here are mint leaves, thinly sliced cucumber,onion and chili. I can just wallop everything inside the bowl; garnishing, noodles and soup.<br />
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This dish is sweet, salty, sour, spicy and flaming HOT! There is a burning sensation on my tongue and I will always sweat and have a running nose. Its the capsaisin in the chillies! But no problem. This asam laksa is worth the 'torture'.<br />
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Iced lychee drink.</div>
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Asam laksa on the double for each person.</div>
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The Assam Laksa stall is located at the Air Itam Market
Pasar Road (Beside the Air Itam Market) at 11500 Air Itam
Penang. It is just 5 minutes walk from Kek Lok Si Temple.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A stall selling traditional <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youtiao" target="_blank">You Tiao</a> (油条), our Chinese styled fast food fritters.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I call these Yau Char Kway (油炸粿) and Ham Chim Peng (咸煎饼).</span></div>
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Young coconut juice freshly prepared by hand.</div>
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Freshly pressed sugar cane drink with no sugar added.</div>
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That's the beauty and charm of PENANG.</div>
Elaine Yimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07473617720902049498noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247925751721105776.post-86560487102897966452012-09-08T07:21:00.001+08:002012-09-22T10:50:01.155+08:00A Drive Around Georgetown, Penang<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Georgetown, the capital of Penang state in Malaysa was founded by Captain Francis Light on 11 August 1786. It was named after King George III (1738-1820). Certain areas of Georgetown had been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<br />
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Driving along the streets of Georgetown for sightseeing is like a time travel back in history to our colonial past.
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">"We are not makers of history. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">We are made by history."</span></b></div>
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... Martin Luther King, Jr. </div>
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This building that housed the former Georgetown Dispensary was built in 1923. It is located at the junction of Beach Street and China Street. During those days when it was in operation, the main entrance with the signage of Georgetown Dispensary faced the junction. The dispensary was just behind the five-foot way of this building along Beach Street side. </div>
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The stretch of road on the right side of this photo is China Street <a href="http://www.penang-traveltips.com/china-street-ghaut.htm" target="_blank">Ghaut</a>. There is a side entrance with the signage "George Town Chambers". The access to the doctor's clinics and consultation rooms on the first floor and the lawyers' offices was via a staircase from this side entrance.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> “A Drive Around Georgetown, Penang”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com on September 8th, 2012.</span><br />
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Signages with nostalgic designs of long ago.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Images that transcends time.</span></b><br />
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Kew Leong Tong Lim Kongsi on Ah Quee Street is a Hokkien Association for the Lim clan.<br />
Kew Leong Tong means "Hall of Nine Dragons". You can read more <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Town,_Penang" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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<span class="huge" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"History is a relentless master. </span></span></div>
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<span class="huge" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It has no present, only the past rushing into the future.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To try to hold fast is to be swept aside."</span></span></div>
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<span class="bodybold" style="border: 0px; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">... <span style="color: black;">John F. Kennedy</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="huge" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">"Geography has made us neighbors. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="huge" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">History has made us friends. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="huge" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Economics has made us partners, and necessity has made us allies.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="huge" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Those whom God has so joined together, let no man put asunder"</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="huge" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">... John F. Kennedy</span></span></span><span style="border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span></div>
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Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower and Pinang Fountain, a modern metal sculpture of the betel nut, the symbol of Penang.<br />
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<b style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">"We have the power to make this the best generation of mankind in the history of the world or to make it the last."</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">... John F. Kennedy</span></span><br />
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<span class="huge" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>"I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past"</b></span></span></div>
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<span class="huge" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">... Thomas Jefferson</span></span><span style="border: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>If history repeats itself,</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>and the unexpected always happens,</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>how incapable must Man be of learning from experience."</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">...George Bernard Shaw</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>"Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history."</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">...Plato</span></div>
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The moment in time: December 2010. Photos taken inside a moving car.</div>
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Can you help me identify the buildings?<br />
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References:</div>
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1.<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Town,_Penang" target="_blank">Wikipedia </a></i><br />
2. <a href="http://www.penang-traveltips.com/george-town-dispensary.htm" target="_blank">Penang Travel Tips website</a>.</div>
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3. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23268776@N03/2606914947/" target="_blank">DBHKer's photostream on flicker.</a></div>
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Acknowledgement:<br />
My grateful thanks to <a href="http://elephantsandmangoes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sharon</a> for the info for pics 17 and 18.</div>
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The Goddess of Mercy Temple, also known as Kuan Yin Teng or Guan Im Teng (Guan Yin Temple) to Penangites is one of the oldest Chinese temples in Penang. The temple was built by early Chinese immigrants who came to settle down in Penang island. The foundation was laid in 1728 and the building completed in 1800. During the early days, the temple catered to the needs of the Hokkien and Cantonese community, the 2 major ethnic groups in Penang island then.<br />
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This Goddess of Mercy Temple is located at the intersection between China Street and Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling (formerly known as Pitt Street). This popular temple cum tourist attraction is opened from 8am to 6pm.<br />
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Some of these joss sticks have elaborate and lively dragon designs. Behind is a vendor selling caged birds. Some people practise this ritual of buying and releasing caged animals such as birds and tortoises as an act of compassion for merit and for good luck.<br />
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Large/giant joss sticks like these are usually lighted up during a celebration as a form of paying respect to the deities of a temple, also as gesture of gratitude after the fulfilment of a vow. This custom of vow redemption is called "huan yuan" <span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">( 還願)</span>. This is a typical Taoist method of worship. Fruits and flowers are offered in the thanksgiving. Sometimes cooked vegetarian dishes, steamed buns and cakes are offered to the deities.<br />
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The shaded area under this gigantic old tree seems to be a regular gathering place for some local folks. The red structure under the tree is a deity's shrine. <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"> </span></span><br />
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This temple is always busy. Locals come here to pray and ask for blessings in life, studies, marriage, health or seek protection from bad luck. <span style="font-family: inherit;">In Chinese, b<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">urning Incense is called "Shao Xiang" ( 燒香) and Worship "Bai Bai" (拜拜). You can read further by visiting this link at <a href="http://en.daoinfo.org/wiki/Burning_Joss_Sticks_and_Worshipping_Spirits" target="_blank">Daoinfo.org</a>.</span></span><br />
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One of a pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, also known as Imperial Guardian Lion, Fu Dog or Foo Dog. In the background is a typical stall selling incense, joss sticks, joss paper, candles and other prayer paraphernalia.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">Lighting of incense and candles is an ancient ritual and custom passed down since The Three Kingdoms period. Incense burners are called "xiang lu"</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"> ( 香爐 )</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"> and they are usually made of brass. </span></span><br />
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Pigeons have made the temple grounds their regular hangout.<br />
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Outside the temple grounds nearby, a group of people are conducting an Indian prayer ceremony to seek for blessings in studies and examinations. Here they use lighted incense and candles with flowers, milk and coconuts as prayer offerings.<br />
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Flower stalls selling fresh cut flowers for use in Indian as well as Chinese prayer rituals. Chyrsanthemums are the most popular flowers sold here.<br />
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There are plenty of flower arrangement styles to select; e.g. bouquet, basket, garlands, loose flowers and petals for the potpourri. Stalks of the lotus flower can be offered to Kuan Yin Goddess while jasmines, orchids and chrysanthemums are popular choices for garlands. Loose flowers, citrus or kaffir limes are used in floral baths and cleansing rituals.<br />
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Elsewhere across the main road, a group of tourists whized by. Looks like they are having fun cycling around Georgetown or going mountain biking.<br />
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Pitaya, the shop selling fresh fruits and juices to quench a tired traveller's thirst. Their motto is "Juice Up Your Life". Here you can sample a lot of local tropical fruits such as water-melon, guava, water apple, carambola (star fruit), mango, papaya, jackfruit, banana, chiku, pineapples, langsat and longan.Elaine Yimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07473617720902049498noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247925751721105776.post-14312780109346099012012-06-19T17:23:00.003+08:002012-07-14T11:34:48.131+08:00Dharmikarama Burmese Temple Penang<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k1TJXZY5gkc/T-ApVuqWx-I/AAAAAAAADpo/tEMHXlRMDb4/s1600/P1020333.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k1TJXZY5gkc/T-ApVuqWx-I/AAAAAAAADpo/tEMHXlRMDb4/s1600/P1020333.JPG" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Dharmikarama Burmese Temple is located along Burma Lane in Pulau Tikus. It is reputed to be the first ever and only Burmese temple in Malaysia. The place is rich in Burmese culture and architecture.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">A stone plague on the temple grounds reads:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>The temple land was purchased by Nonia Betong from George Layton for 390 Spanish Dollars. It was situated in the district of Tulloh Aier Rajah, under the grant of 1162, Lot 372; Section 4, Georgetown; on the first day of August 1809 granted by Sir George Leith Baronet, Lt. Governor of Prince of Wales Island. The first Chief Monk of the temple was Venerable U. Nandamala.</i></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">A pair of white elephants guard the entrance to this Burmese temple. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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This temple is a popular venue for Buddhist Festivals, Songkran Festival, Chinese New Year celebrations and cultural events. Songkran is Thailand's traditional New Year Day.<br />
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This temple which features the pagoda was designated as one of Penang state's 15 sites preserved as a historical and tourist attraction during the Visit Penang Year 1988.<br />
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The Buddhist emblem for peace and prosperity. It was built to replace the former emblem and to commemorate the bicentenary of the temple founded on August 1st, 1803.<br />
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This and the next 3 pictures are Memorial Stupas donated by people and built in loving memory of departed loved ones.<br />
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The Arahant Upagutta Shrine was originally a small building made of planks constructed in 1840 on the present site. This new shrine was build in 1976 and the Arahant Upagutta Image consecrated on December 18th 1978. It is believed that Arahant Upagutta has the power to help one overcome obstacles and problems, exorcism of evil and fulfilment of wishes e.g. related to examinations and health.<br />
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This is the statue of Panca-Rupa, The Gurdian Protector of the World. It is a pair of chimeras protecting the globe. The chimera is a mythical animal with features of a few different animals. In this case, the Panca-Rupa has the trunk and tusks of the elephant, the 4 hoofed legs and 2 ears of the horse, face of a lion, deer's horn, body and tail of the fish and wings of the Garuda bird.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The Wishing Pond with a Bodhi tree, tortoises and koi fishes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Some of the events conducted at the temple include:<br />
<ol><li>Chinese New Year Ancestral Dana</li>
<li>Chinese New Year Eve Candle Lighting</li>
<li>Qing Ming Ddana</li>
<li>Songkran Festival</li>
<li>Wesak Day</li>
<li>Invitation for Observance of Buddhist Lent</li>
<li>Buddhist Lent Dana</li>
<li>Temple Anniversary Dana</li>
<li>Chinese 7th Month Dana</li>
<li>Mid-Autumn Festival Candle Lighting</li>
<li>Soon Dawgyi Eve Night Service</li>
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<li>Union Kathina</li>
<li>Ordination and 7 Days Intensive Buddhist Practice</li>
<li>Arahant Upagutta Annual Festival</li>
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Kedai Kopi New Cathay (New Cathay Coffee Shop), located at 425-E, Burmah Road in Pulau Tikus area is famous for its variety of delicious local non-halal Chinese street food. To be more exact, the coffee shop is at the intersection between Burmah Road (Jalan Burmah) and Kucing Lane (Lorong Kucing).<br />
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Opened for breakfast, this coffee shop is known as "Sin Kwok Tai" in Penang Hokkien or 新國泰茶室 . Here, you can find Curry Mee/Noodles, Penang Prawn Mee/Noodles, Penang Hokkien Mee, Penang Char Koay Teow, Fried Fish Meat Beehoon Soup, Koay Chiap With Duck Meat, Pan Cakes, Chee Cheong Fun, Eggs with Buttered Toast, Apom Manis and Roti Babi .<br />
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The kopitiam is always full and it is difficult to find parking.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Just look at the bunches of fresh bananas hanging beside his stall and you can guess that Banana Pancake is his best seller. The banana pancake comes with raisins and a sprinkle of white sesame seeds.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">“Kedai Kopi New Cathay at Pulau Tikus, Penang - Breakfast at Penang Rat Island”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">This is Apom Manis or Indian styled pancake made the traditional way.<br />
<span style="text-align: left;">The apom isn’t too sweet. It is fluffy and crispy. </span><span style="text-align: left;">The taste is just right.</span><br />
The best part is that it is served on a real banana leaf. I love this!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">The first time I tried Penang Apom was at a stall parked in front of another coffee shop in Pulau Tikus many years ago. The stall belonged to a Chinese guy. I can never forget the experience. It tasted so good that we even "ta pau" (takeaway) some to enjoy in the car during the journey home. Thereafter after each trip to Penang, we would try to allocate some time in search of THE APOM Stall! Unfortunately, we couldn't locate the same stall anymore as we cannot remember the exact location. Now, whenever I visit Penang, I always have this craving for apom and it is difficult to leave Penang Island without tasting apom. Yes, the apom sold here is really different and special!</div></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">This apom peddler parks his stall along Lorong Kucing, beside Kedai Kopi New Cathay in Pulau Tikus. S. Ravindran and wife have been selling apom manis for more than 15 years. Their son is here today because it is a school off-day. Just look at how Mrs Ravi can manage 6 apom stoves cooking simultaneously in one go!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">They use non-stick pans (woks) and the apom is cooked over a charcoal stove. The main ingredients in the batter are eggs and santan (coconut milk). The apam is served on real banana leaves and this applies to dine-in as well as takeaways. The "kiosk" or workstation is actually a modified trishaw.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">He's still young but already helping mom and dad in the family business.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Both of them are shy but friendly.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">On the way to New Cathay Coffee Shop, we passed by this beautiful landmark; Church of the Immaculate Conception just next to Pulau Tikus Convent school. This was because our car was parked at quite a distance away.</div><br />
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</div><div><em>Father Jacques Chastan - Saint</em></div><div><em>4th Parish Priest of Immaculate Conception Church</em></div><div><em>From 1830-1833</em></div><div><em>21st Sept 1839 - Martyred in Korea</em></div><div><em>6th May 1984 - The only parish priest in Malaysia</em></div><div><em>Declared a Saint by Pope John Paul II.</em></div><div><em>St. Chastan, pray for us.</em></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Pulau Tikus</b>, meaning "rat island" is an affluent district in Georgetown, Penang named after an island of the same name located off the north-eastern coast of Penang island. Pulau Tikus island is shaped like a rat, hence the name. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">There has been a lot of development in this area with mansions, bungalows, high-end condominiums as well as colonial buildings and pre-war shop houses dotting the landscape. Some interesting facts include:</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><ol><li style="text-align: left;">Our first Prime Minister, the late Tunku Abdul Rahman lived here along Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman (formerly Ayer Rajah Road).</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">There are heritage buildings along Burmah Road. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">The Church of the Immaculate Conception, a Roman Catholic church founded more than 200 years ago. Their website <a href="http://www.iccpenang.com/website/aboutus/history.htm">here</a>.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Wat Chaiya Mangalaram with Reclining Buddha</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Dhammikarama Burmesh Buddhist Temple </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Buppharam Buddhist Temple </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Gurney Drive along the esplanade is famous as food haven with breathtaking sea views.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Pulau Tikus wet market is also a food haven.</li>
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Today is City Daily Photo Theme Day. I captured this photo from my TV screen while I was watching the live telecast of The Royal Wedding on 29 April 2011 at 6.13pm local time. I choose this as my Photo of The Year 2011.<br />
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I was enchanted with this fairy tale wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton and I sincerely wish that they will have a "..... and they lived happily ever after" ending. I like the way he held her hand as they looked into each others' eyes and how everyone else were so happy for them. It shows here, don't you think so?<br />
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Do you know that in a Year of The Rabbit, many Chinese couples tie the knot. 2011 happened to be such a year, hence there were many weddings in 2011 with restaurants and venues fully booked. This is because it is hoped that the following year will bring forth a Dragon baby which is good news for parents and grandparents. It is believed that a dragon child, especially a dragon baby boy will bring instant good chi and hence lots of good luck and fortune to the blessed family.<br />
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2012 is the Year of The Dragon. It is expected that there will be a baby boom, to be followed a few years later with high enrollment in kindergartens, schools and colleges, making it very competitive among dragon children.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy New Year 2012!</span></div><br />
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Today is City Daily Photo Theme Day for December 2011, the theme is "Action".<br />
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Who do you go to when you need a fast, cheap and efficient haircut? Well, the trusted Indian barber of course! These people are experts and master craftsmen because they will always shake their heads (which signifies a YES) when you ask if they can do this style or that style, crew cut no. 1,2 or 3, Bollywood, Hollywood, David Beckam, Johnny Depp, K-Pop Rain, Justin Bieber, curly, spiky, classic, trendy or even Master Q - no problem at all!<br />
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The cost is about RM 8.00 or USD 2.42 for a 15 min hair cut. Some enterprising shops are situated just next to a car wash centre, so you could get a haircut and head massage while waiting for your car to be cleaned.<br />
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Just that - it looks like this is a 'guys only' thingy. I have never seen a lady come for a hair cut at such shops. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">“Economy, Fast and Efficient Haircut By The Indian Barber”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com on December 1st, 2011.</span><br />
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Elaine Yimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07473617720902049498noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247925751721105776.post-68935278882820305062011-11-01T09:33:00.003+08:002011-11-01T10:00:51.576+08:00St. Jacques Chastan Memorial Monument in Penang<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dD_qBLhqrCE/Tq9MiwJsXNI/AAAAAAAADio/JJonNN7-_X0/s1600/P1020331.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ida="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dD_qBLhqrCE/Tq9MiwJsXNI/AAAAAAAADio/JJonNN7-_X0/s1600/P1020331.JPG" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><em>Father Jacques Chastan - Saint</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>4th Parish Priest of Immaculate Conception Church</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>From 1830-1833</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>21st Sept 1839 - Martyred in Korea</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>6th May 1984 - The only parish priest in Malaysia</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Declared a Saint by Pope John Paul II.</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>St. Chastan, pray for us.</em></div><br />
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I photographed this near to the glutton square in Pulau Tikus (Rat Island), Georgetown, Penang.<br />
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For further information, please visit French Wikipedia <a href="http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Chastan" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Today is City Daily Photo Theme Day for Nov 2011. The theme is "FENCES".<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">"St. Jacques Chastan Memorial Monument in Penang”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ <a href="http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/">http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/</a>.</span><br />
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This is my entry for Our World Tuesday Week 10, formerly My World Tuesday founded by Klaus Peter, now hosted by Arija, Gattina, Lady Fi, Sylvia and Sandy. The link is <a href="http://ourworldtuesdaymeme.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>Elaine Yimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07473617720902049498noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247925751721105776.post-57773163115027157912011-10-01T06:31:00.004+08:002014-01-24T07:20:00.669+08:00City Daily Photo Theme Day Oct 2011 - Mystery Object<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today is City Daily Photo's theme day for October 2011. The theme is <strong>Mystery Object</strong>.<br />
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The mystery hanging objects are called "<strong>Buddha's Hands</strong>". Have you heard of <strong>Citron</strong> fruits?<br />
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I like the citron tea, "<em>yujacha</em>" (柚子茶) served at a Korean Barbecue Restaurant here. <br />
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Citron fruits are produced from a small tree, the scientific name of the tree is <em><strong>Citrus medica</strong></em>. The fruits are usually oval to rounded in shape and turn from green to a golden yellow when riped. Those pictured above are extreme forms when the fruits become divided into fingers called "fingered citron" or "Buddha's hand citron". <br />
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The citron was already cultivated in Mesopotamia before 500BC. <br />
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To read more about Buddha's hands, click <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddha's_hand" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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These items are for sale at <a href="http://tambunfarmstay.org/?option=com_content&view=article&id=64&Itemid=86" target="_blank">Chin Pomelo Farm</a>, the place I photographed them. You can also view a specimen tree at the Secret Garden of 1-Utama, Petaling Jaya. I have seen the rounded fruits as well as fingered citron there.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">“City Daily Photo Theme Day Oct 2011 - Mystery Object”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ </span><a href="http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> on October 1st, 2011.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">What is true by lamplight is not always true by sunlight. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">~Joseph Joubert</span></div><br />
Today is City Daily Photo Theme Day for September 2011. This month the topic is "Perspective".<br />
Do you think that it is important to look at the past in order to gain a perspective on the present?<br />
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This is also my entry for Skywatch Friday Season 5, Episode 8, the link is <a href="http://skyley.blogspot.com/">here</a>.<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">“City Daily Photo Theme Day Sept 2011- Perspective”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ </span><a href="http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> on Sept 1st, 2011.</span><br />
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The Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang is located at the Tanjung Bungah beach. This 3 star hotel has a private beach. The Penang Toy Museum which is right in front of this hotel. Wifi was free. Breakfast was simple but taste was okay.<br />
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Tanjung Bungah is situated between Batu Ferringhi beach and also the Georgetown city centre. It is also not far from the Penang Butterfly Farm.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">"Sunrise at Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ </span><a href="http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> on August 13th, 2011</span><br />
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This is my entry for Skywatch Friday, the link is <a href="http://skyley.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
This is also my entry for Weekend Reflections, the link is <a href="http://weekendreflection.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.Elaine Yimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07473617720902049498noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247925751721105776.post-11589190408297747342011-08-01T00:03:00.002+08:002011-08-01T11:12:06.138+08:00City Daily Photo Theme Day Aug 2011 - Postcard Worthy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ff6h5zW9UAs/TjVaw2F4gNI/AAAAAAAADd8/jJ6oE714How/s1600/P1080921.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ff6h5zW9UAs/TjVaw2F4gNI/AAAAAAAADd8/jJ6oE714How/s1600/P1080921.JPG" t$="true" /></a></div><br />
This picture was taken at the Growers Show Gardens at Putrajaya Floria 2011 Flower and Garden Festival which was held on 9-17 July.<br />
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This was a favourite location for portrait photography. I even saw a bride and groom taking their wedding photos here.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">“City Daily Photo Theme Day Aug 2011”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ </span><a href="http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> on Aug 1st, 2011.</span><br />
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Today is City Daily Photo Theme Day for August 2011. The theme is "Postcard Worthy".<br />
<a href="http://www.citydailyphoto.com/portal/themes_archive.php?tid=60">Click here to view thumbnails for all participants</a>Elaine Yimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07473617720902049498noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247925751721105776.post-28729419120794170852011-07-20T08:13:00.003+08:002011-08-13T18:01:27.915+08:00Hard Rock Hotel Penang<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qPVxWUaQ3gk/Tg7ZlgtC3wI/AAAAAAAADac/D7b6puRdaKU/s1600/P1020285.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i$="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qPVxWUaQ3gk/Tg7ZlgtC3wI/AAAAAAAADac/D7b6puRdaKU/s1600/P1020285.JPG" /></a></div><br />
The Hard Rock Hotel Penang is a luxury resort located along the popular beach of Batu Ferringhi, Penang. It boasts of having the largest free-from swimming pool in Penang with accomodation of 250 rooms and suites. It also promises fun and entertaining experience for the whole family, young and old, love birds couples as well as for singles. <br />
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In Asia, there are 2 other Hard Rock Hotels; one in Bali and another in Pattaya.<br />
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The photos here were captured during my visit to Penang Island in December 2010.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">“Hard Rock Hotel Penang”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ </span><a href="http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> on July 20, 2011.</span><br />
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This signboard at the entrance outside reminds one of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">A beautiful display of fantasy lights greets the customers who walk into the lobby. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The lights changes colours at regular intervals which make it even more enchanting.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">This stylish hotel has an ultra hip lobby.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was reported in the papers that: <em>There is a "Kings Suite" dedicated to Elvis Presley. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>This suite is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a living space, a Jacuzzi and a private pool.</em></div><br />
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<em>The Hard Rock hotel chain started with a single cafe which opened its doors on 14th June, 1971 as a regular restaurant in London. Now it is into its 4th decade, it is home to the legendary 10oz burger and mashed potatoes. It has expanded to include a chain of hotels that are synonymous with fun and youthfullness. </em><br />
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<em><span id="goog_1506944965"></span><span id="goog_1506944966"></span>In </em><em>1979, the owners receivved the gift of an unsigned guitar (a red Fender) from Eric Clapton. </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>This prompted Pete Townsend (The Who) to give on eof his guitars, </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>also un-signed with a note, "Mine's as good as his! Love, Pete." </em></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><em>The Penang hotel has 500 pieces of rock 'n' roll memorabilia in its collection:</em></div><ul><li><div style="text-align: center;"><em>the familiar black robe belonging to James Brown</em></div></li>
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The beatles!</div>Elaine Yimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07473617720902049498noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247925751721105776.post-87730594569947745292011-07-02T11:06:00.002+08:002011-07-20T08:17:59.620+08:00Penang Batu Ferringhi Sidewalk Bazaar (Pasar Malam / Night Market)<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WmSypqFYKFA/Tg6EvGwUWkI/AAAAAAAADZ8/Kfq767sy2eI/s1600/P1020280.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WmSypqFYKFA/Tg6EvGwUWkI/AAAAAAAADZ8/Kfq767sy2eI/s1600/P1020280.JPG" /></a> </div>Batu Ferringhi Penang is famous for its beautiful beaches where people come here for fun, sun and surf. After sundown, it is time for some relaxation and perhaps a leisurely walk around the area. <br />
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During the day, this strip may be quiet but when night falls, it is a hive of activities. Also known as Batu Ferringhi Sidewalk Bazaar, it stretches from Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort to Casuarina Beach Resort. It is about 1-2km long. We locals simply call it 'Pasar Malam' meaning Night Market. The place offers many choices for dining, shopping, entertainment and relaxation.<br />
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For our dining pleasure, there are plenty of eateries, cafes, restaurants and pubs.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">“Penang Batu Ferringhi Sidewalk Bazaar (Pasar Malam / Night Market)”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ </span><a href="http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> on July 2nd 2011.</span><br />
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Good bargaining skills are needed here. One can also sample some local street food.<br />
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Batu Ferringhi when translated from malay to english literally means "Foreigner's Rock".<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Tailor shops that delivers with 12 hours!</div><br />
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<div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Elaine Yimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07473617720902049498noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247925751721105776.post-58188276127052919452011-07-01T12:59:00.001+08:002011-07-04T15:59:07.576+08:00City Daily Photo Theme Day for July 2011 - The Colour Green<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wXKFehV_e3Q/Tg7NA8vUnqI/AAAAAAAADaY/0Jyf0XEFtZU/s1600/P1070314.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" i$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wXKFehV_e3Q/Tg7NA8vUnqI/AAAAAAAADaY/0Jyf0XEFtZU/s640/P1070314.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
The bench below this big shady tree is a good gathering place for a few elderly friends on an idyllic Saturday morning. This area is a playground with foot reflexology paths for healthy exercises. The place is in front of Gunung Hijau School in Pusing town. The Pusing Chinese Temple and Gunung Hijau School is further up on the right.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">“City Daily Photo Theme Day for July 2011 - The Colour Green”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ </span><a href="http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> on July 1st, 2011.</span><br />
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