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Monday, August 5, 2013

Salam Syawal 1434H dari JM

Assalamualaikum dan Salam Syawal semua,


Kepada semua pembaca blog JM dan juga rakan blogger sekalian,

Sumber : google - tak sempat nak create sendiri

Di kesempatan ini, JM ingin mengucapkan Salam Syawal, Salam Lebaran dan Selamat Menyambut Hari Raya Aidil Fitri yang bakal menjelma tidak berapa hari lagi. Kemeriahan sudah terasa di sana-sini dan lagu-lagu raya mula berkumandang di corong-corong radio termasuklah di dalam blog JM ni heeeee

Kepada rakan pembaca dan pengkomen dan follower setia yang tak jemu-jemu baca dan komen blog JM ni..dengan hati yang tulus Ikhlas ingin memohon maaf dari segala kekhilafan, kata-kata yang menyinggung perasaan korang semua samada JM sedar atau tidak. Seperti semua sedia maklum kita hanya manusia biasa dan tidak terlepas dari melakukan kesilapan. Walaupun perkenalan hanya melalui alam maya, tetapi kemesraan jelas terasa. JM amat terharu kerana mendapat sokongan daripada semua..

Meh JM senaraikan beberapa nama yang JM ingat antaranya Ayu Fatarina, Henry Fox aka John, Janggel, Kak Anash, Orga, En Mie, Shidah Ramli (SR), Dila Bangi, Zila, Yong ASP, Pencerita Maya, Aza (White Moon Riders), Zette, Lieya Von Jay, DJ, Dekdaa, Linda Yusoff, Mrs. Smile, Azra, Time Traveller, Syieda, Norh, DATT, Kak Haneem, Nina Hamdan, Farel, Kak MP, Kak Cho Zila, Kak Ita, Putri Maryam, BibiEr Karim, Emy tak kecik, Zaraab, Hang Dhanim, Zura Lee, Gadis Bunga, Supermeng, Irfa, Cik Viva, Wak Gelas, Fatt, Kak Nori, Intan Lavender, Zilla, Cik Da, Kak Kiah, Ciku, Ako, Dzuchan, Liza, Liz, Faricika, Myra Elmira, Hani, Bunda, Maya Dhira, Hafizah Ayu, Dedemoxx, Maya Dhira, TravellogAku, BlogMalas, Zura Ahmad, Syaral, Beb dan ramai lagi...kalau nama tak tersenarai kat sini JM mohon maaf dan kaborkan yer

Kepada silent reader di luar sana terima kasih sudi singgah dan baca blog yang tidak seberapa ini dari segi penyampaian dan olahan bahasanya..apa-apa pun JM harap korang semua enjoy dengan blog ni ye.

Kepada yang pulang ke kampung, hati-hati semasa memandu dan jangan lupa mulakan perjalanan dengan doa menaiki kenderaan semoga Allah pelihara sehingga sampai ke destinasi.

Akhirnya kalam..JM love you oulssss dan Selamat Hari Raya Aildil Fitri.

Jumpa lagi..bila tuan blog cuti..so tiada entri baru maybe sehingga raya ke -4 nanti. Kalau ada rakan pembaca dan blogger ada buat open house, sudi-sudilah jemput JM yer..hihihih...buat muka tebal nih

Wasalam.

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Holiday : Ocean Park Hong Kong Part 1

Assalamualaikum dan selamat sejahtera,


To All my dear friend and blogger.....mood raya sudah terasa bahangnya..dah ramai cuti untuk balik kampung. JM pun mood untuk bekerja sepenuh hati sedikit berkurang dek kerana suasana seperti ini. Kawan-kawan sekeliling masing-masing cakap pasal raya..raya..raya..ada tu dah selamat sampai di kampung.

Okey..tak nak melalut panjang-panjang, sebenarnya JM nak sambung lagi percutian di Hong Kong dan hari ke 3 kami akan seharian di Ocean Park Hong Kong. Mesti ramai sedang menanti nak baca entry pasal ni kan..ade tak?..ke tak ada?..belasah jer..JM nak kongsi jugak kat sini.

Kalau ke HK tapi tak ke sini macam ada tak kena jer. Nak tahu apa yang ada kat sana..Jom..ikut JM!. Entry ini agak panjang kalau malas nak baca just scroll down dan tengok gambar :-)
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Entrance Ocean Park, Hong Kong
Ocean Park is a major attraction in Hong Kong, the luminous pearl of the Orient and world financial center in southeast China. The city's mild climate and coastal scenery, attracts throngs of visitors annually from all over world. Any visit to Hong Kong should include the world famous Ocean Park.

Hong Kong Ocean Park is located on the south end of Hong Kong Island. The larger of two sections is on the headlands of Nam Lang Shan Mountain. The smaller section is in the Wong Chuk Hang Valley lowlands. With an area of 170 acres, it's one of the largest ocean parks in the world. (source from: travelguidechina)

Official website : http://www.oceanpark.com.hk/html/en/home/

Kalau travel mana-mana tempat pun tak boleh bangun lambat nanti rugi tido awal tak pe. Hari ni kami akan ke Ocean Park dek kerana semalam hujan awal pagi maka agenda ke sana perlu di batalkan. Alhamdulillah nasib kami baik kerana hari ni cuaca amat baik, langit cerah dan sejuk berangin. Wahhh..ini sudah cukup baik..mahu seharian kami di sana nanti.

Apa yang menarik sangat di Ocean Park nih..kalau ke HK tapi tak singgah sini macam tak cukup lengkap jer..meh sini JM senaraikan beberapa attraction yang ada kat sana.

Marine World
  • Pacific Pier  – Mimics the rocky habitat of 20 resident seals and sea lions on the Northern Californian coast. Allows visitors to walk under the pier to view these marine mammals in the water, complete with simulated waves.
  • Atoll Reef  - A four-storey high aquarium holding more than 2,000 fish from 250 different species, including the Black Spotted Sting Ray, for which a second generation was successfully bred at Ocean Park.
  • Chinese Sturgeon Aquarium – Yangtze River Exploration – Houses rare Chinese sturgeon along with other native species of the Yangtze River in an educational exhibit on this fragile ecosystem.
  • Ocean Park Tower – One of the tallest observation towers in Southeast Asia. Rises 200 metres above sea level with a rotating observation deck at the top offering 360° views of the South China Sea.
  • Sea Jelly Spectacular – Showcases an underwater ‘garden’ of over 1,000 sea jellies from around the globe, set to the latest lighting, music and multimedia special effects.
  • Ocean Express  – A funicular railway system capable of transporting visitors between the Summit and the Waterfront in 3 minutes with a capacity of carrying 5000 people per hour. This themed ride utilizes multimedia effects to simulate the feeling of travelling into the depths of the sea. The Funicular was supplied by specialist ropeway engineering company Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group in conjunction with Swiss based Gangloff   who built the Funicular car, the themed multimedia effects  were designed and installed by UK based theme park design specialist Sarner Ltd.
  • The Dragon  – A custom Arrow Dynamics looping coaster.
  • The Abyss – Raises passengers up 62 metres (203 ft) in 20–25 seconds before thrusting them downward at speeds of up to 65 km/h, even faster than freefalling.
  • Flying Swing – Swings passengers up 7 metres (23 ft) into the air at 11 rpm in an undulating wave motion.
  • Crazy Galleon – A suspended ship that tilts passengers back and forth at a nearly 45° angle, 20 metres above the ground.
  • Ferris wheel – Standing 27 metres (89 ft) tall with 18 six-seater gondolas, the Ferris wheel offers views of Ocean Park and the South China Sea.
  • The Eagle – Hoists passengers 23.5 metres (77 ft) into the air and whirls them around at a maximum gyro drive speed of 22 rpm.
  • Marine World Games Zone – Features 20 classic arcade games that tests players dexterity and strength.
Thrill Mountain

    • Hair Raiser - A B&M Floorless Coaster that opened on 8 December 2011.
    • Whirly Bird  - A chair swing ride standing 30 metres (98 ft) tall.
    • Bumper Blaster - Bumper cars that can carry 2 in each car.
    • Rev Booster - A ride that spins and whirls you in a high speed.
    • The Flash - A ride that spins you up to 22 metres (72 ft) into to air, hitting 3.9G.
    Adventure Land
      • Mine Train - A steel "mine train" roller coaster made by Zamperla perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking Aberdeen Harbour.
      • Raging River – A refreshing water ride that takes passengers through tropical waterfalls, narrow ravines and finishes by shooting them down a slide at almost 60 km/h.
      • Ocean Park Escalator  - At 225 metres (738 ft) long, this weatherproof escalator is the second longest outdoor escalator in the world.
      Polar Adventure
        • Arctic Blast - A steel "power coaster" made by Mack Rides that opened on 13 July 2012.
        • Visitors can see king penguins, southern rockhopper penguins, and gentoo penguins at the South Pole Spectacular and walruses, snowy owls, and Arctic foxes at the North Pole Encounter.
        Amazing Asian Animals 
        • Giant Panda Adventure – An impressive purpose-built habitat that houses rare giant pandas and red pandas, making their first appearance in Hong Kong.
        • Panda Village – Showcases clever Asian small-clawed otters and a variety of Asian birdlife in a woodland setting.
        • Gator Marsh - A wetland setting, featuring Chinese Alligators, grass carps and other Asian fishes
        • Goldfish Treasures – A goldfish pavilion featuring the latest and rarest varieties like the Black Oranda and Blue Phoenix Eggfish. Educates visitors on the history and importance of the goldfish in Chinese culture.
        Lowland Gardens
        • Hong Kong Jockey Club Giant Panda Habitat  - Home to two of Ocean Park’s giant pandas, An An and Jia Jia. The Giant Panda Habitat also acts as a resource centre on the care and conservation of this species.
        • Sky Fair  – Ride a real hot air balloon that soars 100 metres (330 ft) into the air and see majestic views of southern Hong Kong. The area features a carnival setting with clowns, jugglers and acrobats.
        • Bungee Trampoline  – Enables visitors to jump very high into the air on large trampolines when strapped in.
        Whisker's Harbour
          • Dolphin University – Dolphins introduce young visitors to marine life and the importance of caring for the ocean. Home to the Park’s dolphin breeding centre, which achieved a world’s first in breeding artificially inseminated bottlenose dolphins.
          • Balloon Up-up-and-away  – A gentle, colourful hot air balloon-themed Ferris wheel for very young visitors.
          • Clown a Round – This merry-go-round has funny clown cars for younger kids to whirl around in.
          • Frog Hopper – A kid’s version of a popular thrill ride. Young visitors strap into the mechanized ‘frog’, hop high into the air and land back on their feet.
          • Merry-go-round  – A classic children’s merry-go-round with gilded fairytale horses.
          • Bouncer House  – An inflatable, fully padded, covered house for children to bounce around in and get plenty of exercise.
          • Whiskers Harbour Playground  – A safe, child (and parent)-friendly haven for kids to run around and explore slides, see-saws, tunnels and jungle gyms.
          • Interactive Shadow Play  – Kids get to play simple spelling and skill games on interactive multimedia screens. Correct answers are rewarded with charming audiovisual presentations.
          • Animal Story Corner  – Children can explore interactive educational displays about different land, air and sea animals, and what makes each of them distinct.
           Source from : Wikipedia

          Aha..betul tak JM cakap..memang rugi kalau tak pegi sini pelbagai ride dan game yang sesuai untuk semua peringkat umur. Pilih je nak naik yang mana..ada yang thrill..ada yang biasa-biasa je dan bukan itu sahaja ada juga showtimes. Memang teruja kan...Jom ikut JM ke sana..

          How to get there :
          1. Take a MTR stop at Admiralty Station Exit B, Terminus Bus to Ocean Park
          2. Take bus 629 at Admiralty MTR Station or Central Pier No.7 to Ocean Park directly.

          Kepada sesiapa yang belum beli tiket online tak perlu risau kerana sebelum naik bas nati terdapat kaunter tiket, so boleh beli kat sana.

          Ticket Price :
          One Way ticket bus : HKD10.60 
          Two Way Ticket buas : HKD20.20
          Ocean Park Ticket : Adult -  HKD280
                                         Children from 3 - 11 years old : HKD140
                                         Free for kids under three years old

          Aqua City Gourmet Pass: HK$550/HK$280 for children (including Ocean Park Admission and special 3-course dinner at Neptune's Restaurant in Aqua City, dinner time 18:00-20:30)

          At Admiralty Station, Exit B - Bus to Ocean Park
          Bus No 629 - to Ocean Park
          Tak susah, keluar sahaja dari Exit B - bus to Ocean Park, beratur beli tiket dan terus naik bas sebab bas sedia menunggu, penuh bas hadapan bas yang dibelakang akan gerak ke depan. Tak perlu risau dan memang efisyen, Kalau tak salah JM ingat-ingat lupa dalam 20minit dah sampai.

          Sedikit info Citybus Route 629, sourse from oceanpark.com.hk :

          The Citybus Route 629 runs daily from Admiralty MTR Station or Central (Star Ferry). The bus fares are $10.6 for adults and $5.3 for children (aged 4-11).

          In order to provide better service for passengers, starting from 21 February 2011 (Monday), New Express Route 629A operating from Ocean Park to Causeway Bay (near Times Square) and Central (omit Admiralty) will be introduced.

          Time table schedule : 

          From Admiralty Station - Start Time : 9.00 am, Last Bus : 4.00pm
          From Central (Star Ferry) - Start Time : 9.45 am, Last Bus : 3.45 pm

          Sampai sahaja nanti, terdapat guard yang akan selongkar atau check bag bagi memastikan tiada bekalan makanan yang akan di bawak masuk tapi kalau nak bawak masuk jugak perlu pandai-pandai lah yer.

          Dari pintu masuk akan nampak Aqua City yang terdiri daripada Aqua City Lagoon dan The Grand Aquarium. Terdapat banyak souviner shop di kawasan berhampiran dan jangan lupa ye ambil map di pintu masuk nanti senang nak tawaf heeeee. Kalau belum beli tiket di stesen Admiralty, pekhidmatan penjualan tiket turut di sediakan di sebelah kiri pintu masuk.

          Ticket Counter
           Mari kita tinjau kawasan sekitar. Hoyeee...kami dah jejak kaki ke sini. You oulsss bila lagi?

          My travel partner yang setia..ada sesiapa yang ingin berkenalan..masih single tu :-)
          Yang ini kalau ada sesiapa yang tak kenal sila angkat tangan
          The Grand Aquarium
          Gift Shop
          Jom kita tengok Panda. Inilah travel partner JM yang setia... :-)
          Hai Panda...tengah buat apa tu...
          Untuk pengetahuan semua, sebenarnya Ocean Park terdiri daripada 2 bahagian iaitu kawasan tanah rata yang terdiri daripada Aqua City, Amazing Asian Animals dan Wiskers Harbour. Ketiga-tiga tempat ini amat sesuai untuk kanak-kanak dan amat tidak sesuai untuk kategori dewasa macam kami ni, so tak perlu buang masa jom..kami nak ke kawasan tanah tinggi yang terdapat game yang lebih thrill. Kalau nak ke sana boleh naik Cable Car atau tren tapi kami memilih untuk naik cable car kerana ingin melihat view dari atas.

          Amazing Asian Animals - Kami tak ke sini coz tak adventure
          Nampak tak..kami akan naik cable car untuk ke bukit kat atas tuuu
          Sebelum ke Cable Car Station akan melalui Old Hong Kong.

          Cable Car and Old Hong Kong on one way direction

          Welcome to Old Hong Kong


          View sekitar Old Hong Kong
          Jom kita naik cable car menuju ke puncak. Cable car kat sini cantik dan berwarna-warni dari jauh nampak seperti coklat..rasa cam nak makan je ahahaha..boleh giteww..tak Percaya?...

          Cable Car Station
          Jom naik cable car..kepada yang gayat dengan tempat tinggi...jangan naik yer
          Cantik kan cable car tu..warna warni
          View laut dari Cable Car
          Penguin
          Akhirnya kami sampai ke puncak di mana terdapat game yang lebih menarik dan adventure, boleh menigkatkan kadar hidranalin korang. Nak tahu senarai game yang boleh membuatkan jantung korang berdegup lebih kencang perlu untuk next entri dalam Ocean Park Part 2. Penat ehhh nak siapkan entri ni...ada sesiapa boleh tolong :-)

          Selamat menyambut Syawal yang bakal tiba. Bersambung............

          Thursday, August 1, 2013

          Holiday : Hong Kong Again

          Assalamualaikum dan salam sejahtera,


          " Hong Kong Again -  City Gate Outlets and TST area"


          Hari ini 2 Ogos 2013 bersamaan 24 Ramadhan 1434H dan beberapa hari lagi umat Islam akan menyambut Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Masing-masing dah sibuk membuat pelbagai persiapan termasuklah membeli dan menyediakan juadah hari raya, baju dan kasut raya untuk diri sendiri dan keluarga, menghias rumah dan seumpamanya. Ke ada yang dah ambil cuti untuk pulang ke kampung halaman. 

          Kita tinggal dulu story berkenaan persiapan raya ni, meh JM nak sambung citer percutian ke Hong Kong untuk kali ke 2. Last entry JM story berkenaan perjalanan dari Shenzhen ke Hong Kong, so hari ni JM nak kongsi percutian pendek kami di HK pulak. Kenapa percutian pendek..ye lah..Hari kedua di HK adalah 05/04/2013 dan 07/04/2013 kami dah nak balik Kuala Lumpur. Kami spend masa di sini 3hari 2malam je. Kalau di lihat pada tarikh tu..rupanya dah lama percutian ni tapi belum habis lagi ceritanya..so JM akan cuba habiskan sebelum cuti hari raya ok...Apa agenda kami hari ni..jom..ikut JM

          Hari kedua di HK kami dah plan untuk bersuka ria di Ocean Park, Hong Kong coz last trip tak sempat nak ke sana. Bangun seawal pagi menyiapkan diri dan selepas sarapan terus turun ke Lobi Hotel. AlamaaaaaaaaaaaaaaKKK...nasib kami tak baik hari ni you oulss.....huhuhuh..ce tengok picture kat bawah.


          View seawal jam 10.00 pagi
          Lepas korang tengok picture tu apa reaksi nya...hujan you oulssssss..selebat-lebatnya...bukan renyai-renyai lagi dah..habislah program kami hari ni. Seawal jam 8.00 pagi hujan, dengan langit yang mendung seperti jam 7.00 malam. Frust betul coz kami tak lama di HK bila hujan pergerakan menjadi terhad...huhuhuh...

          Dek kerana hujan, melepak je di lobi hotel sambil melayan internet dan perasaan. Dalam hati asyik berdoa je semoga Allah permudahkan urusan kami hari ni dan hujan cepat reda. Tunggu punya tunggu akhirnya lebih kurang jam 10.00 pagi langit mula cerah dan hujan semakin reda..Jom kita gerak pantas..tak boleh buang masa lagi. Sebelum tu meh laya gambar sepanjang perjalanan dari hotel ke East Tsim Sha Tsui Station...sebagai pandian kepada sesiapa yang ingin menginap kat hotel ni.

          View on the way ke Regal Kowloon Hotel
          Oleh kerana hari ni cuaca kurang menarik, amat tidak sesuai jika ingin meneruskan hasrat untuk berjimba di Ocean Park, so we ouls decide ke City Gate Outlet, Mid Level Escalator dan melayan perasaan di Sympony Of Light, Avenue Of Star. Misi pertama adalah ke City Gate Outlet. Kepada yang belum pernah ke sana mesti nak tahu bagaimana nak ke sana kan....meh JM bagi direction.

          Direction to City Gate Outlet from East Tsim Sha Tsui Station :
          1. Dari ETST station seperti gambar di atas, jalan terusu untuk ke Tsim Sha Tsui tren station
          2. Naik tren dari Tsim Sha Tsui Station arah ke Tseun Wan (line merah) stop at Lai King Station
          3. From Lai King Station interchange  tren to Tung Chung Station (line oren) and stop at there

          View sekitar City Gate Outlet
          The first outlet mall in Hong Kong, Citygate Outlets is home to more than 80 international brands offering yearly discount of at least 30% to 70% on designer fashion, sports, beauty, accessories, children’s wear, and home items. There’s also a spa, multi-screen cinema, cool restaurants, and Asia’s largest outdoor kinetic fountain. Located approximately 10 minutes from the Hong Kong International Airport, Citygate Outlets is a great choice upon your first arrival or even for last-minute shopping! (info from citygateoutlet.com)

          Ini adalah kali 2 kami ke City Gate Outlet tapi kali pertama buat kawan JM yang sorang lagi tu coz beliau pertama kali jejak kaki ke Hong Kong. Pusing-pusing masuk kedai keluar kedai tiada apa yang menarik . Waktu JM datang last year ada Summer Sale..memang sale gila-gila sampai semua barang nak borong tapi kali ni kurang menarik..sale pun tak ada. Kawan JM yang lain pun sama...tiada apa yang nak di beli. Just window shopping and kill the time. Kepada sesiapa yang nak pergi ke Ngong Ping Village and Cable Car Ride, just keluar dari City Gate dan jalan cross ke hadapan sikit.

          Destinasi seterusnya kami akan ke Mid Level Escalator.

          Central Mid-Level's Escalator
          Starting from Queen's Road Central's Central Market is the Central Mid-Level's Escalator. The Escalator is 800m long, but it actually consists of many sub-sections of small escalators. Along the way, you can see the local shops to the mid-levels where the rich reside (No wonder the Government built this Escalator to solve the traffic problem for the rich?).

          Hong Kong Travel Info:
          • The Escalator only operates one way, either Up or Down
          • Operating Hours: 06:00 to 10:00, downwards; 10:00 to 22:00, upwards
          • Transportation: MTR Central Exit D2, turn right on Queen's Road Central and head towards Central Market
          Sumber : Hong-Kong travel.org

          View sekitar Mid Level Escalator
          Cuba tengok couple kat belakang - kemesraan di luahkan tidak kira tempat :-)
          Selepas jalan-kalan kawasan sekitar, jam tangan menunjukkna pukul 7.30 mlm so kami bergegas balik ke Tsim Sha Tsui dengan tujuan untuk melihat Sympony Of  Light di Avenue Of Star yang bermula jam 8.00 malam. Persembahan pancaran lampu ini akan diadakan setiap malam pada waktu yang sama. Kami excited lah nak pegi tengok...meriah sangat ke coz sesiapa sahaja yang datang HK memang tak missed tengok show ni. Sebelum jam 8.00 mlm kami sampai dan orang dah ramai menunggu, so pandai-pandai lah mencari ruang untuk mencelah.

          Akhirnya masa yang di tungu-tunggu pun tiba,  keluar lah pancaran lampu laser dari bangunan -bangunan sekitar dan di pancar ke langit dengan irama lagi tapi sayang...oleh kerana cuaca yang tidak elok hari ni coz hujan di pagi hari...langit berkabus jer...hasilnya memang tidak memuaskan hati. Tak percaya?..meh JM tunjuk gambar.
          Symphony Of Light, Avenue Of  Star

          Sebelum balik ke hotel kami singgah dulu makan malam di area Chungkin Mansion, banyak kedai makan halal dan kebanyakan dari timur tengah dan harga jangan sekali-kali convert kepada ringgit malaysia..boleh fengsan you oulsss...

          Habis sudah cerita hari ke dua di sini. Kepada blogger Orga, sebenarnya tiada apa yang menarik nak di story..JM datang lagi ke HK just nak ke Ocean Park coz tak sempat nak terjah last year. Story at Ocean Park on next entry ok.....tunggguuuuuuu

          Thursday, February 28, 2013

          Guilin Season and Weather

          Assalamualaikum dan selamat sejahtera to all my blog readers ,

          "Ni Hao Ma?"....Citer pasal Guilin lagik...
          Citer ni keluar hasil dari entry Percutian Tidak Di Rancang

          Beautiful of Two Lake Four River
          Kenapa tetiba je JM keluarkan entri ni yer..Aha..ini bertujuan sebagai rujukan JM sendiri dan juga kepada kengkawan yang berhasrat untuk melancong ke Guilin. Kenapa Guilin.


          Daripada sumber pembacaan JM (berita harian 2012), ramai pelancong ke Guilin memberi feedback yang amat baik ada yang terpesona dengan keindahan lanskap alam semulajadinya yang kaya dengan air dan struktur batu kapur. Guilin yang terletak di wilayah Guangxi Zhuang di selatan China, dianggap bandar raya tercantik di negara Komunis.

          Di tengah-tengah bandar raya Guilin ada sekurang-kurangnya tiga kawasan tumpuan pelancong utama iaitu Taman Tujuh Bintang (Seven Star Park), Taman Bukit Belalai Gajah (Elephant Trunk Hill) serta menyusuri dua sungai dan empat tasiknya (Two River Four Lake) yang dianggap seperti oasis di tengah bandar.

          Taman Tujuh Bintang seluas 120 hektar dianggap antara taman dalam bandar tercantik di China. Lokasi ini menjadi kunjungan pertama kami sebaik menjejakkan kaki ke Guilin. Pelancong boleh mengunjungi Gua Tujuh Bintang; Gua Longyin; Batu Bulan Sabit; Batu Zenggong; Batu Longyin; Jambatan Bunga dan mini zoo yang turut menempatkan beruang Panda, Menara Bulan Sabit, perkuburan tiga Jeneral dan 800 pahlawan serta Bukit Unta yang dianggap simbol taman ini.

          Lebih menarik, sebuah masjid juga dibina di taman ini. Namun, masjid itu berada dalam keadaan tidak terurus kerana mungkin sedang diubahsuai. Taman Bukit Belalai Gajah pula menempatkan sebuah bukit batu kapur di tebing sungai yang dikatakan menyerupai bentuk seekor gajah sedang minum dan dianggap sebagai mercu tanda Guilin. Guilin juga mempunyai `saudara kembar' iaitu kawasan bukit di tepi laut bandar Ertretat, Perancis, yang mempunyai bentuk hampir sama dan pengisytiharan bandar kembar ini dibuat sejak enam tahun lalu.

          Dua sungai dan empat tasik meliputi Sungai Li dan Sungai Taohua serta Tasik Rong, Shan, Gui dan Mulong yang bertemu di tengah bandar raya. Lebih menarik jika mudik kawasan ini dengan menaiki bot berbumbung pada waktu malam. Anda boleh menyaksikan sepanjang tebing dan jambatan dihiasi lampu berwarna-warni selain melihat air pancut berirama, tarian dan muzik tradisional dimainkan di pentas khas.

          Yangshuo, pekan tradisional yang menyajikan keindahan tersendiri untuk pelancong. Di sini, acara yang tidak boleh dilepaskan ialah menyaksikan persembahan `Impression Sister Liu Light Show' yang diadakan di panggung terbuka yang mampu memuatkan kira-kira 3,000 penonton. Menjadikan Sungai Li sebagai pentas, berlatar belakangkan 12 bukit batu kapur dan langit sebagai bumbung, hati teruja menyaksikan persembahan hampir dua jam.

          Pertunjukan membabitkan 600 penari, penyanyi dan pelakon itu membuat pengkisahan hidup masyarakat di Guilin yang banyak bermain dengan warna, cahaya, sistem bunyi dan keharmonian pergerakan, tarian dan suara nyata begitu menarik, tambahan pula ia adalah hasil `buah tangan' sutradara tersohor, Zhang Yimou.

          Melawat Shangri-La Yangshuo, kawasan perkampungan budaya masyarakat minoriti yang dikelilingi tasik, sungai dan sawah padi berlatar belakang bukit batu kapur yang berceracak. Di sini kami terhibur dengan pelbagai tarikan seperti persembahan nyanyian, tarian, alat muzik dan hasil kerja tangan keturunan Yao, Miao dan Dong.

          Antara tempat menarik yang lain adalah menaiki kereta kabel ke puncak Gunung Yao; melawat Gua Perak (Silver Cave) dan Gua Mahkota (Crown Cave) yang tersenarai dalam Guiness Book Of Records sebagai gua yang paling banyak laluan di dunia. Turut dilawati, Taman Tema Guilin Merryland Resort, Zhenyang Pedestrian Street dan Masjid lama Guilin yang berusia 277 tahun.

          Ada dua masjid di Guilin yang terletak dalam lingkungan dua kilometer antara satu sama lain yang bukan saja memberikan kemudahan untuk beribadah malah restoran halal berhampirannya. Malah, di sesetengah hotel menyediakan bilik tidur khas untuk umat Islam yang mempunyai petunjuk arah kiblat, sejadah serta al-Quran terjemahan bahasa Cina serta bilik khas untuk pengunjung Islam menjamu selera. Ini tidak menghairankan kerana pada wang kertas Yuan China juga ada tulisan jawi yang menunjukkan pengiktirafan terhadap masyarakat Islam di negara.

          Tidak sukar menjejaki Gulim kerana AirAsia menyediakan penerbangan terus dari Kuala Lumpur ke Guilin sebanyak empat kali seminggu yang penting ada pitihnya.

          Ada sesapa yang teruja tak selepas baca entri berkenaan Guilin ni..kalau ada JM nasihatkan sebelum beli tiket tu..kenalpasti dulu Musim dan kedaan Cuaca yang sesuai yer..


          Guilin Season (source from HERE)

           Spring
          Spring, early March to middle April, is mostly sunny. At this time, northern China is still silvered with snow or frost, but Guilin has been full of tinges of spring – colorful flowers and green willows compete with each other for beauty of looks. Sometimes, there are spring drizzles, but something lighter like T-shirts with a raincoat will be comfortable. If you visiting there in spring, rain wear is also must.

           Summer
          Guilin’s summer from late April to mid-August is a rainy season especially in May and June. The rainfall in summer reaches up to 1,000 mm, making up over 50% of the total rainfall per year. Always remember to bring an umbrella with you if you go there at this time. However, visiting there in rain and fog may make you feel as graceful as a fairy. It would be a great pity if you haven't enjoyed the misty rain of Li River during your Guilin travel. T-shirts with skirts, shorts or slacks are the best choice for summer when the temperature can be rather high. It would be wise to bring sun block with you, some medicine to prevent heatstroke and insect repellant Local herbal tea also helps travelers to become accustomed to the local weather and water.

           Autumn
          Autumn, the golden season to visit that area, usually starts from late August and ends at the end of October. At this period of time, it is mostly clear and cool, and the water in the Li River is as smooth as a glass. So it is a best time to enjoy the reflections of the mountains. Comfortable, casual and light clothes such as long-sleeved T-shirts or shirts plus thin jackets would be enough.

           Winter
          Winter in Guilin is from November to February when the whole city is covered with blossoming sweet-scented osmanthus giving off its fragrance everywhere. Traveling there in winter, you just have to take some spring and autumn clothes with one or two lightweight winter wear like thermal underwear and woolen sweaters. Snow is rare in that city, but there is the chance to enjoy the winter snow in or on the top of the mountains around the city during the coldest time before or after the Chinese Spring Festival.

          Guilin Weather by month

          Guilin Weather in January
          January, the coldest month in Guilin, has occasional drizzles, cold spells and frosts, but with little snow. The temperature usually stays between 0-10'C(2-50'F)so the Li River doesn't freeze. However, Guilin is near the mountains and has many rivers and lakes, so it may feel colder than what the temperature actually appears. Sometimes, strong winds also attacks the city in combination with cold spells which creates a piercing coldness due to the high humidity in the air.

          Data of Guilin Weather in January:
          Average Temperature: 8'C/46'F
          Average High Temperature: 12'C/ 54'F
          Average Low Temperature: 5'C 41'F
          Time of Sunrise: 07:23 ~ 07:25
          Time of Sunset: 18:00 ~ 18:22

          Guilin Weather in February
          Guilin’s February is the transitional period from winter to spring and as such it is still a little bit cold, although the coldest month has gone. The weather is changeable, with great temperature fluctuations. Sometimes it is gloomy, but it will be nice once the sun is out. Most of the time it is cloudy and windy, with occasional drizzles.

          Generally, it is the off-peak season, so special discounts are available for tourist attractions, hotels, restaurants and air travel, and out of season the city is less crowded. However, if the Chinese Spring Festival takes place during this month, Guilin could be busier which means prices will rise considerably, and advance reservations are necessary. Thus, the travel prices will rise considerably, and advance reservations are necessary. If it happens to be a warm winter, you will have a chance to enjoy the enchanting Li River in fog and drizzle.

          Data of Guilin Weather in February: Average Temperature: 9'C/48'F
          Average High Temperature: 13'C/55'F
          erage Low Temperature: 7'C/45'F
          me of Sunrise: 07:03 ~ 07:23
          Time of Sunset: 18:22 ~ 18:40

          Guilin Weather in March
          The weather warms up in spring, with heavy humidity and occasional drizzles, but there are still sharp rises and falls of temperature in some days. It is damp with drizzles, and flowers come to bloom. It is warm and pleasant on the occasional sunny days. A coat and a light sweater are enough to cope with the weather, but thin sweaters and long-sleeve T-shirts are suggested when it becomes warmer during the day.

          Data of Guilin Weather in March: Average Temperature: 13'C / 55'F
          Average High Temperature: 16'C / 61'F
          Average Low Temperature: 10'C / 50'F
          Time of Sunrise: 06:31 ~ 07:02
          Time of Sunset: 18:41 ~ 18:5

          Guilin Weather in April
          April is the second rainy month in Guilin. Sometimes, it may drizzle for most of the time especially in late April, but the temperature rises daily. The water in the Li River becomes deep enough for a cruise ship to pass through. Thus, Guilin comes to its tourist season gradually. Restaurants, hotels, tourist attractions and related industries are ready for the coming crowd, and most of them raise their prices at this time.

          As spring advances, trees turn green. Various flowers bloom all over the parks, squares, mountains, dales and riversides. The Li River is also not to be left behind, presenting its most splendid beauty of the year with the cool weather, green scenery and mountain mists.

          Data of Guilin Weather in April: Average Temperature: 18'C/ 64'F
          Average High Temperature: 23'C / 73'F
          Average Low Temperature: 16'C / 6'F
          Time of Sunrise: 06:04 ~ 06:30
          Time of Sunset: 18:55 ~ 19:09

          Guilin Weather in May
          In May, summer has come to Guilin, but it doesn’t feel hot at all due to the frequent rain. Normally, the temperature stays between 18-25 'C (64-77'F), very comfortable for outdoor activities. The weather records show that May is usually the most humid month of the year, with the most rainy days and the highest rainfall. The abundant rain also makes the air very fresh, and there is every chance that you will see a clear blue sky should you be lucky enough to visit on a fine day.

          Data of Guilin Weather in May: Average Temperature: 23'C / 73'F
          Average High Temperature: 27'C / 81'F
          Average Low Temperature: 20'C / 68'F
          Time of Sunrise: 05:49 ~ 06:03
          Time of Sunset: 19:25 ~ 19:10

          For weather from Jun  until December..you can refer from this SITE

          Enjoy holiday at Guilin...