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1:33 AM
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Of all my trips,this is one that i am most excited as this is the only trip that i am not going with either my parents or relatives,instead i am going with my friends.Furthermore when we reach there we are going to go their school to experience the culture instead of going shopping and shopping.Lastly,we will get to meet many china friends.
Labels: Natalie..
1:22 AM
12 more days to fly to
Kunming. I'm curious to see how does
ANMHS look like and I cannot wait to know who my buddy will be. I'm also excited and nervous because this will be my first experience traveling out of
Singapore without my parents accompany me.
I hope to learn alot of new things & experience at China(ANMHS). I also want to experience how does it feel like in winter.(:
Labels: -minhui-
12:57 AM
Trip Planning:
*total amount pay to go Kunming-$1400.00
*amount we pay to go Kunming-$300.00(government subsidise 70%; we pay 30%)
*gift for ANMHS-$5.00 & below
Scientific Stuff About Kunming
*located in the middle of Yunan plateau 6,300 feet above sae level
*South lies a large lake called Dianchi(130 square milies & formed by a geological fault in the central Yunnan Plateau)
*cold winds in winter; chilly days in spring; heavy rain in summer
*has a history spanning more than 3,000 years
*known to have been a small settlement as early as 109B.C.
*started trading in salt, silver, gold, silk & lumber
*8th-13th centuries, was the secondary capital of a small kingdom in the region, before falling in to the hands of Mongols
*small group of Mongols still exist at Tonghai, about 75 miles south of kunming
*home to 33 ethnic groups including the Han
11:35 PM
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Temperature:
11th Nov-18th Nov
6.11 Degree Celsius --17.22 Degree Celsius
winter
Food:
-Over the Bridge Rice Noodles
-Steam Potted Chicken
-Er Kuai(Rice Cake)
-Smoked Smelly Bean Curd
-The Eight Treasures of Yunnan
7:27 PM
6:03 PM
West Hill Scenery area!
Located at the west surburb some 15 km from the city,it contains the Huating hill,Taihua hill and the Luohan hill.West hill is a very beautiful place with lush vegetation,blooming flowers,green grass and tranquil surroundings.It is famous for its beautiful and unique Natural scenery since ancient times and was renowned as the "most beautiful place in Yunnan".West hill has become a popular attraction with many scenic spots.Each spring,the locals will gather and sing folk songs,dance lion dance and playing dragon.
Jiuxiang scenic region!
It is known as "the museum of Karst caves" which boast its caves as the largest in scale and number and has the most wonderful in-caves scenes in china.The caves in the area are praised for their grandeur,wonder grotesquerie and natural beauty.Tourists should take enough clothes as they might get wet in boats when they visit the Karst caves and the gorges.The folk songs and dances plus food are special.
Yunnan Nationalities village!
Located on the northeastern shore of Dianchi lake its a good place to show visitors to Yunnan the cultural ways and traditions of the numerous ethenic grps in the province.
Bird and flower market!
It is the largest market in jingxiang street its the most attractive shopping market.The market has gradually been built into a comprehensive public spot for leisure,shopping and trading.Strolling on the market street,you can see shops of all types esp those featuring birds,flower and fish.The bird and flower market is also a popular place for trading antiques.Most ethenic costumes and soveniers are hand-makedd and are very popular with tourists.Prices are reasonable and able to bargain.
1:17 AM
Monday, October 27, 2008
Day 1,
Assemble at changi airport terminal 2 at 9.10am.
Flight MI916 from Singapore--Kunming,China.
1110am--1510pm.
Upon arrival,we would visit the famous WEST HILL SCENERY AREA.Followed by going to the hotel.The hotel that we are putting up in is NEW ERA HOTEL.
Day 2,3and 4,
On day 2,3,4 we will visit the school we would be twinning with,Anning Middle School.There we will have a full day educational visit.
Day 5,
After 3 days of educational visit we would unwind and relax at Jiu Xiang Scenic Region.
Followed by Shilin and then proceed back to Kunming.
Day 6,
We would visit the Yunnan Nationalities Village and have a cultural hands on experience.Followed by visiting the tea company and yunnan Bai yao factory.
Day 7,
We would visit Anning middle school again.
Day 8,
We would visit the Bird and Flower market.After that,we would have to bid farewell to Kunming and head back to Singapore via MI915.From 1605pm--2015pm.
