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桂林冬季輕奢之旅 Day 2 (Part 2 - 世外桃源、富里穚及遇龍河邊田園旅拍)
On the second day, we arrived in Yangshuo. After disembarking at the pier, we met up with Mr. Liao, our pre-booked photographer and driver-guide, and began our journey in Yangshuo.
Our first stop was Shangri-La. Upon arrival, the staff quickly arranged for us to board a small boat. The guide on the boat was very knowledgeable and provided detailed explanations throughout the trip. As the boat entered the narrow waterway, we could feel the passage was "initially very narrow, barely passable," but after a while, it "suddenly opened up." The terrain here closely matches the idyllic landscape described by Tao Yuanming in his "Peach Blossom Spring," which is why the developers named it "Shangri-La." Sitting on the boat and admiring the scenery, one can easily imagine the feelings of Tao Yuanming at that time. Additionally, we saw some ethnic performers singing and dancing along the waterway, adding more color to our journey.
After leaving Shangri-La, a 20-minute drive brought us to the Yulong River Scenic Area to visit Fuli Bridge. Fuli Bridge is located upstream of the Yulong River. It is a single-arch stone structure built during the Ming Dynasty, with a history of over 500 years. This is the only undeveloped free scenic area in Yangshuo. The semicircular bridge and its reflection in the water form a perfect circle, resembling a full moon. Perhaps due to its beautiful design and long history, I found it particularly enchanting.
After visiting two attractions, it was almost 4 PM, so we immediately set off for a photoshoot near the Yulong River. Mr. Liao first drove to pick up the pre-prepared balloon props and then took us to a hotel that rented electric cars. After my partner learned to drive, we set off for the photoshoot.
Our shooting locations included small paths, countryside fields, and a section of the Yulong River. We drove and walked. Mr. Liao used a drone and professional camera to capture the beautiful Yangshuo landscape and our memories. This was my birthday gift to myself this year, a memorable one. Special thanks to my partner for enduring the cold weather to drive and to Mr. Liao for his dedicated and meticulous photography and editing.
Since we received all the raw footage, we can continue to enjoy editing and color grading it ourselves after we return home!
After the shoot, Mr. Liao drove us to our hotel in Yangshuo, concluding our second day's journey.
In the next post, I will share our hotel experience on the second night. Stay tuned.
Adventures in Sabah: Kinabalu Park & Dairy Farm 🌄🐄
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This time I chartered a car with a friend for a one-day trip to Kota Kinabalu National Park and Desa Dairy Farm in Sabah, Malaysia. 🌿 Early in the morning, we drove to Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Malaysia with magnificent mountain views and rich biodiversity. 🏞️
In the park, I walked along the tree-lined paths and experienced the splendor of nature. 🌳 The tour guide’s explanation gave me a deeper understanding and awe of this land. ✨
Next, we headed to Desa Dairy Farm, a paradise-like place with cows grazing leisurely on the grass. 🐮 We tasted fresh milk and ice cream, which tasted great. 🍦 In addition, we also fed calves and lambs, making this family trip even more unforgettable. 🐑
Xishuangbanna Six-Day Charter Tour
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Xishuangbanna Six-Day Charter Tour
Day 1: Arrive in Kunming in the evening
After arriving in Kunming, enjoy local cuisine. It is recommended to try the Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles and Dianchi Fish. After dinner, you can go to Kunming's World Expo Park to enjoy the night view and feel the charm of Kunming's city.
Day 2: Head to Xishuangbanna
In the morning, take a chartered bus to Xishuangbanna. The journey takes about six to seven hours. Along the way, you can enjoy the magnificent natural scenery and characteristic ethnic minority villages. After arriving in Xishuangbanna, first go to Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden to explore the rich tropical plants and ecological environment.
Day 3: Dai cultural experience
On the second day in Xishuangbanna, participate in a cultural experience in a Dai village. You can learn the traditional handicrafts of the Dai people, such as weaving and making Dai food. In the afternoon, go to the Mekong River to enjoy the beautiful scenery on the river bank and experience the Loy Krathong Festival of the Dai people.
Day 4: Wildlife viewing
After breakfast, proceed to Xishuangbanna Wildlife Park to see various rare animals such as Asian elephants and orangutans. After the tour, return to the city and enjoy local specialties. It is recommended to try Dai hot pot.
Day 5: Visit the tropical rainforest
In the morning, take a chartered bus to the tropical rainforest in Xishuangbanna and take a guided tour to learn about the ecosystem, flora and fauna of the rainforest. In the afternoon, you can go hiking and experience the mystery and magnificence of the rainforest.
Day 6: Return to Kunming
After breakfast, bid farewell to Xishuangbanna and return to Kunming. In Kunming, you can visit the Kunming Stone Forest and experience the unique karst landforms. At the end, enjoy one last meal of local food to bring the trip to a successful conclusion.
The six-day trip was filled with rich cultural and natural experiences, from Kunming’s cuisine to Xishuangbanna’s Dai culture, every moment was an unforgettable memory. I hope this trip will give you a deeper understanding of the charm of Yunnan!
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Chartered Tour Guide: From Hohhot to Xilamuren Grassland and Shihua Grassland
Since we are not familiar with the grassland area, we decided to charter a car instead of self-driving. Sometimes the positioning in certain areas of the grassland is not very accurate. We will stay two nights at each grassland, so the main purpose is to charter a car for the routes between the grasslands and from the grasslands to the city.
Departure: Hohhot
Destination: Xilamuren Grassland, Shihua Grassland
Accommodation: Two nights at each grassland
Transportation: Chartered car
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart from Hohhot to Xilamuren Grassland
Morning: Depart from Hohhot Airport and take a chartered car to Xilamuren Grassland. The journey takes about 2 hours (approximately 130 kilometers).
Noon: Upon arrival at Xilamuren Grassland, enjoy a local specialty lunch such as hand-grabbed mutton and milk tea.
Afternoon: Check into the grassland hotel, rest for a while, and then participate in grassland activities such as horseback riding, archery, or grassland soccer to experience the rich grassland culture.
Evening: Enjoy a grassland bonfire party, watch Mongolian song and dance performances, and experience the charm of the grassland night.
Day 2: Explore Xilamuren Grassland
Morning: Watch the sunrise on the grassland and feel the fresh air and natural beauty.
Morning: Participate in grassland tours to explore the natural scenery and wildlife of the grassland, or visit nearby herdsmen's families to learn about their lives.
Noon: Have a specialty lunch at a restaurant on the grassland.
Afternoon: Free activities, you can choose to have a deeper horseback riding experience or photography.
Evening: Enjoy a local dinner, and you can rest at the hotel or participate in night activities.
Day 3: Head to Shihua Grassland
Morning: After breakfast, pack your luggage and drive to Shihua Grassland, which takes about 3 hours (approximately 200 kilometers).
Noon: Upon arrival at Shihua Grassland, check into the hotel and have lunch.
Afternoon: Visit the natural scenery of Shihua Grassland, take beautiful photos of the grassland scenery, especially suitable for photography enthusiasts.
Evening: After dinner, you can choose to participate in cultural activities on Shihua Grassland or take a leisurely walk.
Day 4: Deep Tour of Shihua Grassland
Morning: Have breakfast on the grassland, then participate in local folk experiences such as learning traditional Mongolian handicrafts.
Noon: Enjoy a buffet lunch on the grassland and taste fresh grassland delicacies.
Afternoon: Continue to explore Shihua Grassland, participate in activities such as horseback riding and hiking, and enjoy the tranquility of nature.
Evening: Enjoy dinner, participate in a bonfire party, and admire the starry sky of the grassland.
Day 5: Return to Hohhot
Morning: After breakfast, pack your luggage and prepare to return to Hohhot.
Morning: Drive back to Hohhot, you can stop for photos or rest along the way.
Noon: Arrive in Hohhot city, enjoy a local specialty lunch.
Afternoon: Depending on the flight time, you can choose to visit attractions in Hohhot such as Dazhao Temple or Inner Mongolia Museum, and finally be sent to Hohhot Airport.
Tips
1. Climate Preparation: The temperature difference between morning and evening on the grassland is large, please prepare suitable clothing.
2. Photography Equipment: Don't forget to bring a camera, the natural scenery of the grassland is very charming.
3. Food and Water: Prepare enough drinking water and snacks, as it may not be easy to find convenience stores on the grassland.
4. Safety First: Pay attention to safety during horseback riding and outdoor activities, and follow the instructions.
I hope this travel guide helps you plan an unforgettable grassland trip!
【One-day trip to central Okinawa】
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[Central Okinawa Day Trip]
🚙Okinawa Trip Day 4 We go to Chubu for a day trip. Our first stop was the American Village, which was really beautiful and special, with great ocean views, different restaurants, lots of different painted walls, and every corner of the alley was full of surprises to take pictures yeah! (There are also Easter eggs 💕 The next article will introduce you in detail)
🍕Lunch at "THE CALIF KITCHEN" while looking at the sea, while enjoying delicious food, highly recommend this restaurant!
🛝After that, go to "Okinawa Prefecture Comprehensive Sports Park" to let the children unwind. As expected, there is no mistake in the introduction. The park is very big and has many play facilities. The two brothers played until they couldn't wait to leave!
🛍️ Then go to the large shopping mall "Aeon Mall Rycom" shopping, just a few hours to return full.
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Thailand🇹🇭 One-day tour to Kanchanaburi, Taotailang chartered car for free travel
Since Kanchanaburi Safari Park started taking photos with giraffes up close, tourist attractions on this route in Kanchanaburi have also been ramped up. This time we arranged for Kanchanaburi Safari Park and the most popular online beauty in recent times. Cafe Bubble in the forest! The distance from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi is quite long, so we traveled by chartered car. We can arrange which attractions we want to go to and the time we want to stay at each attraction by ourselves. We don’t have to be bound by the schedule of the group. This way we can have fun. We have more freedom. After doing some research on the Internet, we asked the local legal charter company in Thailand "Taotai Lang Charter Company" to help us arrange it. We even hired them for the Kanchanaburi Safari Park ticket + giraffe photo package. Book it for us, and just wait for the driver to pick you up at the hotel on the day of departure! ✌️
The product itinerary on the Taotailang website is quite rich. "Taotailang Charter Company" provides services such as airport transfers, one-day charters, hotel transfers, multi-day charters, and even ticket purchasing for various attractions in Thailand...etc., and The planning of the website is very complete and the operation is clear. You can quickly find the itinerary you want. Moreover, if you need to ask something you don’t understand, they also provide Chinese customer service to reply, so you don’t have to worry about language communication problems.
There are detailed options on the page, such as departure place, car type, fare increase area, departure date, number of people, number of luggage... etc. The entire form is quite detailed and clear, and there are also recommended itinerary attractions at the bottom of this page. You can follow the attractions above. , or just fill in the form of the attractions you want to visit and wait for a reply from customer service, because we have never been to the attractions in Kanchanaburi Province, and "Taotailang Charter Company" also gave us the recommended departure time and the order of attractions. , the service is quite good.
The following is the itinerary of our chartered car tour to Kanchanaburi Province:
Charter a day trip and get off at Khao San Road
+ Depart from hotel at 9:00
+ 10：00 bubble in the forest (leave around 12.)
+ 14:00 Safari Park (leave around 5.30)
+ 21:00 Khao San Road
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Charter Tour of Hardangerfjord: Exploring the Wonders of Nature
A charter tour of Hardangerfjord is a refreshing journey into nature. Hardangerfjord stretches from south of Bergen to the Hardangervidda plateau in central Norway, making it the fourth longest fjord in the world and the second longest in Norway. 🌊
Traveling comfortably by chartered car, you can fully enjoy the rugged mountains and serene glacial waters on both sides of the fjord. Along the way, you can stop at the famous 'Troll's Tongue' rock to overlook the magnificent fjord and marvel at the wonders of nature. 🏔️
During the charter tour, you can also listen to detailed explanations from the guide to learn about the history and legends of the fjord, as well as the local customs and culture. Additionally, the charter tour allows for flexible and personalized itineraries based on individual interests and needs, making the trip more adaptable and unique. 🚗
Guizhou Three-Day Private Car Tour Itinerary
Sharing a three-day private car tour itinerary in Guizhou:
1️⃣ Day 1: Liuzhou Riverside Ecological Park🏞️
Start from the hotel in the morning and head to Liuzhou Riverside Ecological Park. The scenery here is picturesque, offering a blend of mountains, rivers, and night views of Liuzhou. Recommended tour time is about half a day. In the afternoon, you can taste local delicacies such as snail noodles.
2️⃣ Day 2: Huangguoshu Waterfall⛲️
Depart in the morning for Huangguoshu Waterfall. This is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in China and even Asia. Recommended tour time is about a day. You can first visit the main waterfall area, then head to the Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area, and finally visit the Doupotang Scenic Area. Remember to bring a raincoat to avoid getting wet from the waterfall mist.
3️⃣ Day 3: Libo Xiaoqikong💦
Depart in the morning for Libo Xiaoqikong. This place combines various landscapes such as caves, forests, lakes, waterfalls, stones, and water, offering a fresh and unique experience. Recommended tour time is about half a day to a day, focusing on attractions like Wolongtan Waterfall, Cuigu Waterfall, and Xiaoqikong Ancient Bridge.
🚗 Private Car Tips:
Vehicle Selection: It is recommended to choose a comfortable and safe tourist car, such as an SUV or business car, to meet the needs of luggage and passengers.
Driver Selection: Choose an experienced driver to ensure driving safety and familiarity with Guizhou's road conditions and attractions.
Budget: Budget the private car cost reasonably based on the itinerary and vehicle type, and communicate with the car rental company in advance to confirm.
Itinerary Planning: Communicate with the car rental company to plan the itinerary reasonably based on the distribution of attractions and traffic conditions, ensuring sufficient tour time.
Embark on a journey to explore Mount Bromo with a private car tour.
A private car tour to Mount Bromo is an excellent way to explore this natural wonder. Departing early in the morning, we drive towards this place, often described as the most lunar-like spot on Earth, under the morning glow. As the vehicle gradually approaches, the majestic figure of Mount Bromo comes into view. Standing at the foot of the volcano, looking up at the smoking crater, one cannot help but marvel at the wonders of nature. 🌋
The private car tour not only provides convenient transportation but also allows us to freely arrange our itinerary and deeply explore the unique landscapes around the volcano. Whether it's trekking across the Sea of Sand or getting a close-up view of the spectacular crater, we can deeply feel the unique charm of Mount Bromo. 🚗
Da Nang + Hoi An chartered car
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The total cost for two days is $3200, and the car type is an ordinary five-seater sedan.
Day 1:
After landing, the driver picked us up at the airport and started the trip directly
9:30-14:00 Ba Na Mountain
15:00-17:30 Han Market, Ăn Thôi Restaurant, Cộng Cà Phê, Bánh mì Happy bread AA French bread), Pheva chocolate, Pink Church, GO! Supermarket (Big C)
18:00 Check in
18:30 After the massage, we will take Grab back to the hotel.
Day 2:
12:00 Thìa Gỗ Lunch
14:00-15:30 Canaan Island
16:00-20:00 Hoi An Ancient Town, afternoon tea, Bánh Mì Phượng French bread, Ao Dai photo taking
【Must-see attractions】
Attraction name + introduction: Ba Na Hills
A famous attraction in Da Nang is the longest cable car in the world. As the cable car goes up, you can enjoy the scenery of Da Nang, the Golden Buddha's Hand Bridge and the French Village.
After boarding the cable car, you will go directly to the French Village at the top, one of the most popular destinations in Ba Na Hills, with landmarks such as squares, churches, old villages and hotels, as well as restaurants and amusement parks.
Then we came to the most popular Golden Buddha's Hand Bridge. There were so many people that it was difficult to take photos of the aerial view. We all took photos with passers-by. After walking across the bridge, there was a small area next to it that was less crowded. From there, we could get close to the Buddha's Hand Bridge. Take a photo.
Price: Tickets + cable car are about $1,000. It is recommended that you buy tickets online to avoid the crowds of people queuing up to buy tickets on site.
【Must-eat food】
1. Restaurant + must-try dishes: Thìa Gỗ
I ordered beef rice noodles, fried spring rolls and pancakes. The rice noodles soup is sweet and not salty. The fried spring rolls are crispy and not greasy. The pancakes are super big. They are wrapped with rice paper, lettuce and sauce. They taste delicious. The crispy flavor of the pie crust also has the sweetness of the lettuce, and the filling inside the pie tastes very rich.
2. Restaurant + must-try dishes: Ăn Thôi Restaurant
Located next to the Han Market, there were still a lot of people at 3pm. The decoration was very cute. I ordered pineapple fried rice, beef pho, stir-fried water spinach, pancakes and fried spring rolls. The pineapple fried rice actually came with scary three-color vegetables! ! ! But fortunately, after picking them out, they are delicious. The fried water spinach feels a bit unpleasant and too salty, but the other flavors are pretty good.
3. Restaurant + must-try dish: Bánh Mì Phượng French bread
Located near the ancient town of Hoi An, there are many people queuing up. The French bread is very crispy, and with the meat and eggs inside, it tastes very good.
【Accommodation recommendation】
Hotel name: voco Ma Belle Danang, an IHG Hotel
Hotel address: 168 Võ Nguyên Giáp, Street, Sơn Trà, Đà Nẵng
It is located near My Khe Beach. I booked a triple room for three people. I found it difficult to sleep on the bunk beds because the bed was very small and the quilt was very small. Later, I asked the housekeeping staff to give me a large quilt, but the big bed Just slept well. There is an infinity swimming pool, so you can enjoy the sea view while soaking in the water.
Price: Three people stay for two nights (Saturday and Sunday), about $11,000.
Kanchanaburi Private Car Day Tour
Private car day tour, 12 hours with a nanny car: 4700 THB. The travel agency can assist with reservations and payment of restaurant deposits, as well as booking the zoo and giraffe photo session. After the tour, we tipped the driver 200 THB.
09:00 Depart from the hotel in the city
10:00 Bubble in the forest
A deposit of 200 THB per person, which can be deducted from the meal amount. When we arrived, there were already many people in line at the entrance. It's a truly Instagram-worthy cafe, perfect for photos. There are many seating areas, and we chose to sit outdoors, though it was extremely hot.
Dishes: Shrimp cakes, stir-fried noodles, basil pork, and curry soft-shell crab. The flavors were quite good, and we all enjoyed them.
13:30 The Bridge on the River Kwai
Initially, we didn't understand the significance of this attraction. After some research, we learned that it has historical importance. During World War II, the Japanese army occupied Thailand and Burma and spent 17 months building this railway with prisoners of war, connecting Thailand and Burma.
At the entrance, there are many stalls selling food, drinks, clothes, hats, and souvenirs. Including photo time, about half an hour is enough to visit.
15:00 Kanchanaburi Wildlife Sanctuary
Kanchanaburi Zoo + Giraffe Photo Session, 1550 THB per person. We booked the giraffe photo session for 15:00. We arrived early, so we took the park tour bus first. Before boarding, you can buy carrots, 100 THB for two baskets. When the bus reaches the animal area, it will stop, and you can open the windows to feed the animals. Along the way, there are antelope, tigers, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and camels. Before entering the tiger, lion, and leopard areas, the driver will ensure all windows are closed to prevent any danger. You cannot open the windows during this part of the tour.
After the tour, it's time for the giraffe photo session! The staff will help take photos and videos. They provide two baskets of carrots, and when the carrots are finished, the photo session ends. We took photos together, and the staff took many shots and videos for us. We ended up with thousands of photos in about 10 minutes.
The last stop: The Village Farm to Cafe
We arrived around 4 PM. No reservation was needed. The exterior is barn-style, and the interior is spacious with many seats. There are many green plants and large floor-to-ceiling windows, giving a forest-like feel.
Dishes: Melon turtle pineapple bread, which was a bit dry. Another dish was Tom Yum Kung omelet rice, which tasted quite good.
Da Nang-Hoi An chartered one-day tour, comfortable and convenient
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For this free trip to Da Nang, I wanted to take a day trip to Hoi An in the suburbs. Considering the transportation convenience, and also wanted to go to other attractions on the way, I chose the #charter service after discussing with my friends. In fact, it is quite convenient. After placing the reservation, I contacted the driver through What'sapp and started the chartered one-day tour.
✓Chartered itinerary: Da Nang Hotel-Marble Mountain-Hoi An Ancient Town-Da Nang Hotel
Because it is a private charter, the itinerary can be customized. You can stop at any scenic spots along the way. We have arranged the Marble Mountains scenic spot on the way. After sightseeing, we will go directly to Hoi An Ancient Town, and then let the driver leave first and roam around the ancient city. One afternoon.
Stay until the end of Impression Hoi An's performance in the evening, then wait for the driver to pick you up at the appointed location in Da Nang. Chartering a car is quite convenient, otherwise I don’t know how to get back to Da Nang if it’s too late.
Because it is a two-person charter, the driver drives a 4-seater car, which is comfortable, convenient and safe. If you want to make adjustments during the itinerary, you can communicate directly with the driver. The cost depends on the size of the car and the number of people. For the two of us, it cost just over NT$1,000 to charter a car to Hoi An and back for a day, which is very cost-effective.
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