Huanglong Cave (黄龙洞), which translated literally as Yellow Dragon Cave, is one of the famous stalagmites caves in China. It has many chambers and subterranean streams.The cave is so big that it is totally another world under the ground. We […]
Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan (武陵源) – Day 2
Wulingyuan is noted for its approximately 3,100 tall quartzite sandstone pillars, some of which are over 800 metres (2,600 ft) in height and are a type of karst formation. Personally I think Wulingyuan has better views than the Zhangjiajie National […]
Zhangjiajie Cultural Show – Charming Xiangxi (魅力湘西)
The “Charming Xiangxi”, with all the actors coming from the local Tujia and Miao families and their fair-sounding singing and multicolored folk finery, gives people a chance to see the soul of the Culture of Zhangjiajie. Established since 2001, it […]
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (湖南张家界国家森林公园) Day 1
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is UNESCO Global Geopark located in Hunan Province of China. It is famous for its pillar like formations throughout the mountains, and recently famously known as the stunning mountain that inspired Avatar’s ‘floating peaks’. There is […]
EAT Food Village @ Publika
Another non-halal Chinese food court had opened in Solaris Dutamas, follow the model of the much hyped about Hutong in Lot 10. Eat Food Village is extremely spacious and less crowded (maybe it’s not as hyped just yet), lining up […]
Ben’s Independent Grocer @ Publika
The Big Group’s latest venture, Ben’s Independent Grocer @ Publika reopened last Friday after almost a week off to fine tune stuff following its trial opening in October. I dropped by on Saturday after lunch at the Eat Food Village […]
Taipei 141 – Hizen-Ya (肥前屋)
Hizen-Ya/Fei Qian Wu (肥前屋) is voted as one of Taipei best Unagi Don (鳗鱼飯). Price from TWD140 (small portion) and TWD240 (big portion), this unagi don was actually quite tasty and best value for money. Due to the cheap price, […]
Taipei 140 – Taipei Leechi (台北犁記餅店)
Taipei Leechi (台北犁記餅店) is the famous shop for Taiwanese pastries and a ‘must-go’ for souvenir shopping. Renowned for its Pineapple Cake (鳳梨酥) & Sun Cake (太陽餅), this shop has been around for over 100 years and still loved by many. […]