Last month, I went to the Miao Hui (庙会) in Georgetown on second day after I back from Yunnan. I didn't snap much photos during this event, as it was so crowded and I was kinda lazy, so just a few shots was taken.
Khoo Kongsi
Monday, March 29, 2010
20/2/2010 Chinese New Year Celebration
I was very busy recently with the project on hand, so I rarely have time to go out for photo shooting.
Last month, I went to the Miao Hui (庙会) in Georgetown on second day after I back from Yunnan. I didn't snap much photos during this event, as it was so crowded and I was kinda lazy, so just a few shots was taken.
Khoo Kongsi
Last month, I went to the Miao Hui (庙会) in Georgetown on second day after I back from Yunnan. I didn't snap much photos during this event, as it was so crowded and I was kinda lazy, so just a few shots was taken.
Khoo Kongsi
Monday, March 22, 2010
19/02/2010 - Yunnan, The Province of Mountains, Final Part
It was the last day of the trip, due to time constraint, there was only one destination today, the flower market in Kunming. Jacky told us that flowers in Kunming are very cheap, 99 roses may just cost 20 RMB, which is about RM 10++ over here.
I didn't take any photos in the market, as I am in a hurry for buying souvenirs and some local tidbits. As I stepped into the market, I saw a promoter promoting a very interesting flower, it was a flower that not yet bloom, but when the promoter sprayed the water unto the flower, it blooms immediately.
After walked through the floral section of the market, I came to the fragrance oil section. I just skipped that section and proceed to the food and tidbits section. I bought some Assam jelly candy as it taste nice. Then I proceed to the souvenirs section. I bought several native instruments, which is actually a type of flute that's used by the native, as the souvenirs to my friend. After paying, I just went back to the bus and wait for others.
After all the tourists were on board, we headed to Kunming International Airport, as our flight will be depart at 11:00 am. Upon reaching the airport, Jacky lead us to the departure hall and helped us to settle on board procedure.
Well, the journey marks an ending here, I am really glad that we have a safe and sound trip. Firstly, would like to thank God for the whole trip, as He's the one that protected us for the whole trip. Secondly, would like to thank Jacky, the tour guide for the whole trip, he had shared a lot to us and being helpful for the whole trip. Not to forget June as well, the tour leader.
In conclusion, the tour gave me a wonderful memory, though I didn't bought myself any souvenirs, but the photos and the experience are good enough for me.
I didn't take any photos in the market, as I am in a hurry for buying souvenirs and some local tidbits. As I stepped into the market, I saw a promoter promoting a very interesting flower, it was a flower that not yet bloom, but when the promoter sprayed the water unto the flower, it blooms immediately.
After walked through the floral section of the market, I came to the fragrance oil section. I just skipped that section and proceed to the food and tidbits section. I bought some Assam jelly candy as it taste nice. Then I proceed to the souvenirs section. I bought several native instruments, which is actually a type of flute that's used by the native, as the souvenirs to my friend. After paying, I just went back to the bus and wait for others.
After all the tourists were on board, we headed to Kunming International Airport, as our flight will be depart at 11:00 am. Upon reaching the airport, Jacky lead us to the departure hall and helped us to settle on board procedure.
Well, the journey marks an ending here, I am really glad that we have a safe and sound trip. Firstly, would like to thank God for the whole trip, as He's the one that protected us for the whole trip. Secondly, would like to thank Jacky, the tour guide for the whole trip, he had shared a lot to us and being helpful for the whole trip. Not to forget June as well, the tour leader.
In conclusion, the tour gave me a wonderful memory, though I didn't bought myself any souvenirs, but the photos and the experience are good enough for me.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
18/02/2010 - Yunnan, The Province of Mountains, Part 6
It's the last second day of the tour, as usual, we woke up at around 7:00 am for preparation and breakfast, then we departed at around 8:00 am. It was cold today, and Jacky told us that it might be raining today.
The first destination for the day was Shilin （石林）aka Stone Forest in English. Shilin is a notable set of karst formations in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, in the Yunnan province of southwest China, approximately 85 km from the city of Kunming. The tall rocks seem to emanate from the ground in the manner of stalagmites, with many looking like trees made of stone, creating the illusion of a forest made of stone. (from Wikipedia)
That's our tour guide - Jacky, explaining to the tourists
Jacky said that the rock that hangs between the rocks will drop on those who are evil, fortunately, I am still alive
It's raining, and due to the cold weather, the rain drop has became ice. Besides, due to the rain, the floor was extremely slippery, I was nearly fall down a few times
The pavilion on the huge rock was crowded with people, I have to force my way up to the pavilion and then down from the pavilion all the way
The view at the pavilion - the forest of stones
Peach blossoms in Shilin
More peach blossoms
After spending an hour in Shilin, we went to Qi Cai Yunnan （七彩云南） to have our dinner and for some shopping as well, as there're a few shops there which are selling silver ornaments, jade ornaments, food and so on.
Guo qiao mi xian （过桥米线）, for details, please read Wikipedia
Deer meat
Meat balls
After lunch, went out for some photo shooting. The weather was so cold that, my hand was nearly frozen, and I just stood by the lake for a few minutes without doing anything, as I was too cold to even snap a photo
Next, we went to a tea shop to buy some tea, as Yunnan is famous with its Pu Erh.
The lady was making tea for us to try
This lady was explaining to us the different type of tea, she's quite humorous
Tea leaves for display
After that, we went to another shop that's selling silk products.
This lady was embroidering a picture with the silk
After spending an hour in the shop, we were heading to the restaurant for our last dinner in Yunnan. Jacky had brought us to a very nice restaurant, which has a nice name - The Swan Lake.
The weather was so cold, I was shivering even in the restaurant, until the waitress served me a cup of warm tea. After a while, our dinner is served.
Fried Bean curd
Winter melon
This was the first time that we managed to finish all the food that was served, firstly was because the dishes are not as much as previous dinner; secondly was due to the cold weather where we need to consume more food in order to keep ourselves warm.
After the dinner, we were enjoying some fireworks display outside the restaurant, it was fantastic, but I didn't managed to capture some nice shots due to my location. When the fireworks displays finished, it's time for us to go back to our hotel to rest and to pack up as we will be leaving Yunnan and back to our warm country tomorrow.
The first destination for the day was Shilin （石林）aka Stone Forest in English. Shilin is a notable set of karst formations in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, in the Yunnan province of southwest China, approximately 85 km from the city of Kunming. The tall rocks seem to emanate from the ground in the manner of stalagmites, with many looking like trees made of stone, creating the illusion of a forest made of stone. (from Wikipedia)
That's our tour guide - Jacky, explaining to the tourists
Jacky said that the rock that hangs between the rocks will drop on those who are evil, fortunately, I am still alive
It's raining, and due to the cold weather, the rain drop has became ice. Besides, due to the rain, the floor was extremely slippery, I was nearly fall down a few times
The pavilion on the huge rock was crowded with people, I have to force my way up to the pavilion and then down from the pavilion all the way
The view at the pavilion - the forest of stones
Peach blossoms in Shilin
More peach blossoms
After spending an hour in Shilin, we went to Qi Cai Yunnan （七彩云南） to have our dinner and for some shopping as well, as there're a few shops there which are selling silver ornaments, jade ornaments, food and so on.
Guo qiao mi xian （过桥米线）, for details, please read Wikipedia
Deer meat
Meat balls
After lunch, went out for some photo shooting. The weather was so cold that, my hand was nearly frozen, and I just stood by the lake for a few minutes without doing anything, as I was too cold to even snap a photo
Next, we went to a tea shop to buy some tea, as Yunnan is famous with its Pu Erh.
The lady was making tea for us to try
This lady was explaining to us the different type of tea, she's quite humorous
Tea leaves for display
After that, we went to another shop that's selling silk products.
This lady was embroidering a picture with the silk
After spending an hour in the shop, we were heading to the restaurant for our last dinner in Yunnan. Jacky had brought us to a very nice restaurant, which has a nice name - The Swan Lake.
The weather was so cold, I was shivering even in the restaurant, until the waitress served me a cup of warm tea. After a while, our dinner is served.
Fried Bean curd
Winter melon
This was the first time that we managed to finish all the food that was served, firstly was because the dishes are not as much as previous dinner; secondly was due to the cold weather where we need to consume more food in order to keep ourselves warm.
After the dinner, we were enjoying some fireworks display outside the restaurant, it was fantastic, but I didn't managed to capture some nice shots due to my location. When the fireworks displays finished, it's time for us to go back to our hotel to rest and to pack up as we will be leaving Yunnan and back to our warm country tomorrow.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
17/02/2010 - Yunnan, The Province of Mountains, Part 5
Woke up at 8 in the morning, thankfully I had at least 5 hours of sleep. After having breakfast in the hotel's restaurant, it's time to depart again.
The first destination of the day is the lake located in Kunming known as Cui Hu （翠湖）. There's a famous military school near Cui Hu known as Yunnan Lu Jun Jiang Wu Tang （云南陆军讲武堂）.
After staying a while in the military school, we walked to Cui Hu opposite the military school. There were many seagulls in the lake as many of the seagulls will migrate to here at the beginning of the year.
A seagull at flied over Cui Hu
Next, it's time for lunch.
This is the Fried Tang Yuan （炸汤圆）
Some lanterns in the restaurant
After our lunch, the tour guide brought us to visit a crystal shop, well, trying to promote us the crystal products. I was not so interesting in it, so I just went outside the shop to search for some interesting subjects for photo shooting.
Saw this goat that tied outside the shop
Tea time~
Awwww... you look so sad....
Opposite the shop, there were two old folks working; The old lady is clearing the branches
While the old man was cutting woods
Next, we went to Jiu Xiang （九乡） to explore the cave which is full of stalactite （钟乳石）.
The entrance
The words on the stone written, "Without visiting Jiu Xiang, it's wasted for coming to Yunnan"
The valley in Jiu Xiang. The tour guide said that part of Jackie Chan's movie - the Myth was shot here
Time to visit the cave
After finished the exploration of the cave, we headed for our dinner. The dinner was indeed a special one, pictures are better than words.
The sitting place
Roast chicken
Roast duck
Trionychidae （水鱼） and Chicken soup
Deep fried fish (unknown fish type)
Fried mushroom
Some kind of dessert
Deep fried larva and bees' pupa
Hare's meat
The restaurant
This end our journey for day five, after that we were sent to another hotel nearby for resting.
The first destination of the day is the lake located in Kunming known as Cui Hu （翠湖）. There's a famous military school near Cui Hu known as Yunnan Lu Jun Jiang Wu Tang （云南陆军讲武堂）.
After staying a while in the military school, we walked to Cui Hu opposite the military school. There were many seagulls in the lake as many of the seagulls will migrate to here at the beginning of the year.
A seagull at flied over Cui Hu
Next, it's time for lunch.
This is the Fried Tang Yuan （炸汤圆）
Some lanterns in the restaurant
After our lunch, the tour guide brought us to visit a crystal shop, well, trying to promote us the crystal products. I was not so interesting in it, so I just went outside the shop to search for some interesting subjects for photo shooting.
Saw this goat that tied outside the shop
Tea time~
Awwww... you look so sad....
Opposite the shop, there were two old folks working; The old lady is clearing the branches
While the old man was cutting woods
Next, we went to Jiu Xiang （九乡） to explore the cave which is full of stalactite （钟乳石）.
The entrance
The words on the stone written, "Without visiting Jiu Xiang, it's wasted for coming to Yunnan"
The valley in Jiu Xiang. The tour guide said that part of Jackie Chan's movie - the Myth was shot here
Time to visit the cave
After finished the exploration of the cave, we headed for our dinner. The dinner was indeed a special one, pictures are better than words.
The sitting place
Roast chicken
Roast duck
Trionychidae （水鱼） and Chicken soup
Deep fried fish (unknown fish type)
Fried mushroom
Some kind of dessert
Deep fried larva and bees' pupa
Hare's meat
The restaurant
This end our journey for day five, after that we were sent to another hotel nearby for resting.
