Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Fantasy, Adventure and Spiritual.


Day One: Check In and Dinner.

We arrive at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel on 16th Dec 2011 at about 1230 hrs, and Check In to Room 3137 at about 1400 hrs. We brought the Two Set Meal Tickets at HK$130 (S$22) from the Tour Guide for our Lunch at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort next day. As I went drinking with my Shadow Cities Gaming Friends till Early Morning at about 0200 hrs and we got to take Early Flight at about 0730 hrs, we were too tire and decided to took an afternoon nap. We woke up at about 1730 hrs and decided to enjoy the Jacuzzi Bath Tub provided at our Hotel Bathroom before we went for our Dinner at 1900 hrs. The Dinner was held at Snow White Ball Room and we got 12th and 13th Prizes with our Lucky Draw Number of 1111 and 1121. We went back to our room at about 2230 hrs after the Dinner and rest early for our activities next day.

My Wife and Me took Photo with Mickey at Breakfast

Day Two: Disneyland Resort (Fantasy)

We woke up at about 0700 hrs and went for Breakfast at 0730 hrs, Mickey, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto came and took Photos with us during the Breakfast. We arrive at Disneyland Resort at about 1030 hrs and took the Train for a ride around the Land of Fantasy. First Stop was at Tomorrow Land with Orbitron, Autopia and Space Mountain Ride. We then went to Adventure Land for Jungle River Cruise, Tarzan Tree House and Watch the 1400 hrs Musical Show Titled "Festival of the Lion King". We went back to Tomorrow Land at about 1430 hrs and have our Late Lunch at Starliner Cafe.

We went to visit the New Attraction Toy Story Land after our Late Lunch, we went to Fantasy Land finally at about 1600 hrs for our Last Stop at Disneyland Resort. We took Cinderella Carousel, Mad Hatter Tea Cup, It's a Small World and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Ride, we had some Pop Corn at HK$25 (S$5) before watch the 1915 hrs Musical Show Titled "Golden Mickey" before we went to Adventure Land and have our Late Dinner at River View Cafe at about 2000 hrs. We have the Christmas Set Dinner which cost HK$270 (S$45) which come with Soup, Two Vegetables, One Honey Bake Ham and Ginger Pomelo Drink. The Evening end with Firework Display at 2100 hrs before we head back to Hotel for another Early Night.

Panda at Ocean Park

Day Three: Ocean Park (Adventure)

We woke up at about 0700 hrs again and went for Breakfast at 0730 hrs, Mickey, Goofy and Pluto came and took Photos with us during the Breakfast. We brought Tourist Day Pass at HK$100 (S$17) for our MTR Ride from Disneyland Resort Station at about 1030 hrs and arrive at Admiralty Station at about 1130 hrs, we took Bus 629 at HK$22 (S$4) to Ocean Park and arrive at 1230 hrs. We brought our Entrance Ticket at HK$560 (S$94) and took the Cable Car to Ocean Theater to watch the 1400 hrs Dolphin Show. We have our Late Lunch at Ocean Cafe at about 1500 hrs, I have Pork Chop Spaghetti and Ice Milk Tea while my wife had Hainanese Chicken Rice. I joke about how far they have to travel to Hainan Island to get the Chicken for her Rice when we wait long before her meal finally arrived, she should have try the local delicacy like me instead. The Meal cost us about HK$212 (S$36) and we took the Cable Car back to Panda Villa to see the Great Panda.

It was a long queue to View the Grand Ocean Aquarium but it was still worth the wait as my wife love Aquarium so much. We left Ocean Park at about 1800 hrs and took Bus 629 at HK$22 (S$4) back to Admiralty Station. We arrive at Women Street at Mong Kok Station at about 1930 hrs and spend the whole night shopping there. We brought some Medicines for HK$998 (S$167) for my wife family and One Bag at HK$180 (S$30) for my mom. My wife brought four Skirts at HK$400 (S$47), Two Blouses at HK$200 (S$34), One Bag at HK$180 (S$30), Two Towel at HK$100 (S$17), Two T Shirt at HK$55 (S$10). I brought Three Pants at HK$550 (S$92), Three Polo T Shirts at HK$500 (S$84), Two T Shirt at HK$55 (S$10), One Towel at HK$50 (S$9). We finally have our Late Dinner at about 2230 hrs at a Cafe with Two Set Meal at HK$80 (S$14) before we head back to the Hotel. We reach the Hotel at about Midnight and sleep at about 0130 hrs after trying out the clothes we brought and packing them in the Luggage.

Buddha at Lautau Island

Day Four: Lautau Island (Spiritual)

We still able to woke up at about 0700 hrs and went for Breakfast at 0730 hrs, Mickey, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto came and took Photos with us during the Breakfast. We left early at about 0900 hrs for our Spiritual Pilgrimage Pray to the Buddha at Lautau Island. We were still able to use the Tourist Day Pass from Previous Day as we arrive at Disneyland Resort Station an hour before the Pass expired. We reach Tung Chung Station at 0930 hrs and waited in the queue for half an hour before Nong Ping 360 Cable Car start at 1000 hrs. We brought the Crystal Cabin Tickets at HK$500 (S$84) which give Return Trip and Two Shows.

We arrive at Nong Ping Town at 1030 hrs and took a slow walk to Buddha Statue, we brought Two Vegetarian Meal Tickets at HK$120 (S$20) which allow us to view the Holy Relic inside the Buddha Statue and Set Vegetarian Meals at the Lotus Dinning Hall. We have the Local Deli Mountain Water Bean Curd at HK$20 (S$4) after our Lunch at 1230 hrs and watch the 1245 hrs Holy Monkey Show and 1300 hrs Walking with Buddha Show before we head back at 1315 hrs. We arrive back at Tung Chung Station at about 1400 hrs and brought Two Single Trip Tickets at HK$26 (S$5) for our Trip back to Disneyland resort Station.

We arrive back in Hotel at 1430 hrs and took a cab at HK$118 (S$20) to the Airport for our Flight at 1830 hrs. We wander around the Airport for about two hours from 1530 hrs to 1730 hrs, I brought a Dior Cosmetic Set at HK$610 (S$102) for my wife at the Airport and have Coffee and Snacks at Starbucks Cafe for HK$121 (S$21) before we head to our Boarding Gate for our flight back to Singapore.

Monday, November 14, 2011

One Night in Ubin


http://www.celestialresort.com/


Lagoon with Marine Fishes: for Snorkeling, Kayaking, Fish Feeding.

I had Purchase a Deal Voucher Online for Standard Room at 66% Discount Price of $49.90 instead of the Normal Rate at $143.50. The Deal come with Complimentary Welcome Drink (Fruit Punch), Snorkeling or Kayaking, Marine Fish Feeding, Fish SPA, Overnight Bicycle Rental (1700 hrs to 1000 hrs), Breakfast (Continental), Lunch (Lobster Spaghetti).

We arrive at Changi Point Ferry Terminal at 1300 hrs, took a Bum Boat to Pulau Ubin at $2.50 each and arrived at Jetty at 1315 hrs on 13th November 2011 (Sunday). We took a 2.4 Km slow walk from the Town Area and arrive at the Celestial Ubin Resort at 1400 hrs. Check in to Standard Room Number 304 (Deposit of $50 reclaimable at Check Out) with Vouchers for Welcome Drink, Overnight Bicycle Rental, Breakfast and Activity Wrist Band for Snorkeling or Kayaking, Marine Fish Feeding and Fish SPA.


Marine Fish: Sting Ray

The Room come with Standard Items like Bed, Cupboard, Table (with Portable Water Heater and Cups), Air Con, TV, Fridge (with Two Bottle of Mineral Water), Toilet (with Towel, Toilet Paper and Shower Lotion). It will be advisable to bring along your own Shampoo, Facial Wash, Tooth Brush and Tooth Paste.

We went to the Horn Bill Restaurant for our Welcome Drink at 1430 hrs, and Feeding of Marine Fishes at 1500 hrs with the Fish Feed they provide. As my Wife doesn't know how to Swim and Cycle, so Snorkeling or Kayaking and Cycling is out of our Activity List. We went for Fish SPA at 1600 hrs and Dinner at 1900 hrs. We order Fried Grouper in Sweet and Sour Sauce ($25), Hot Plate Tou Fu ($12), Gai Lan in Oyster Sauce ($8), Seafood Fried Rice ($7), Beer ($8.50), Tea ($4.5). The Total Bill came to $59 with 25% Discount, 10% Service Charge and 7% GST.


Balcony Platform: with View of Mangrove Swamp

We went back to our Room for Shower at 2000 hrs and watch TV till 2200 hrs before we Sleep. We woke up at 0800 hrs for Breakfast next Morning, and walk around the Resort from 0900 hrs to 1030 hrs. We pack up and Check Out at 1100 hrs and was given back the $50 Deposit and Lunch Voucher. We sit at the Horn Bill Restaurant from 1115 hrs to 1200 hrs waiting for the Lunch to be serve.

We left the Resort at 1230 hrs and took a 15 mins Van Ride at $3 each back to the Jetty. We took Bum Boat at $2.50 each and arrived back in Changi Point Ferry Terminal at 1300 hrs on 14th November 2011 (Monday).


Celestial Jetty: with View of Sea Side