Friday, 10 January 2014

Winter Trip to Beijing and Shanghai Day 2


Day 2 : KLIA - Hong Kong - Beijing

Wake up early  in the morning and performed solat . We check out from our  YouniQ hotel and then transfer to the airport at 07:00 hrs by their shuttle van  . We reached  KLIA   after 20 min journey   . Before we meet our tour leader , we went for breakfast at the KLIA 's Food Garden at 2nd floor .

After breakfast , we went to the Departure hall which is located at the 5th floor and meet our tour leader , POTO Travel representative and members of the group for this trip . Then the representative help us to do  the flight and luggage check in . Alhamdulillah , the process runs very smoothly . At 10:00 hrs our tour leader call us for the briefing on the tours itenaries  plus get to know another families that going for the same tour . There was in total of 25 person which consists of 7 family , Miskandar family , Jasmi family , Roy Fadzil family ,  Tengku Yv with her daughter & son , Aiman with his sister and a couple , Farhan with his wife  . We greets each other and we feel very great and nice to know each others  . Our tour leader , tuan haji Damanhuri is surprisingly 61 years old but he seems like just in his 50"s . He is very fit veteran man and in good health term . Another good point , he is very friendly and very jovial man . Salam silaratulrahim ! Soon after that we have a group photo session before we disembarked to KLIA satellite building to boarding Cathay Pacific for Hong Kong .

For info , this is my 1st experienced boarding Cathay Pacific and  going to Hong Kong . The flight attendant  really friendly but for me Singapore Airlines and Malaysian Airlines flight attendant are more warmer and friendlier . But as a normal norm , there always a hospitality in flight business ! They do served a muslim meals and the flight duration to Hong Kong is 3 hours ... thanks POTO Travel for such arrangement !

We arrived Hong Kong International airport at 15:00 hrs . The ground temperature is around 5- 8  Degree C . We will transit here for 2 hours . We performed our solat Jamak & Qasa' at the prayer room located between  gate # 40 and # 42 . I would like to give thumb up to the airport authority for the facility special for the muslim to performed their solat . Hong Kong airport looks like very busy and full of multiracial people either to visit the country or just for transit like us .From Hong Kong , we took Dragon Airlines to Beijing which took us another 3 hours flight .

Alhamdulillah , we arrived Beijing International airport at 10:00 hours . It is a very big airport and there was so many crowds at the airport . Once outside the airport , we can feel very cold and the temperature was -8 degree C . It is much  more cooler compared to the South Korea , Incheon Airport during our previous winter holiday over there  .... Our group was greeted and make a warm welcome by a young chinese tourist guide , Han De Amin at the arrival gate . We just called him Amin and he can speak Bahasa Indonesia very well . Then we proceed to our bus which going to take us for 30 min drive  . Along our journey to our hotel , Holiday Inn Express , Amin told us a  little bit more about himself and our program in Beijing start from tomorrow  ... the do and don't ...  That night we have very good night rest especially during the cool weather ... it makes you to sleep more better !! See you tomorrow at 8:00 hrs for more exciting agenda for our holiday ....

Good Night !


Tips from our tourist guide  :

1. Wear suitable clothes due to the cold temperature ( now it is a winter season ) . Is there anybody would    like to buy winter clothes ? Response ; everybody already in full gear ! Amin did mentioned that winter          clothes much more cheaper compared to Malaysia !

2. Please don't buy things from street hawker . Make sure you pay with small yuan or else they may cheat   you with the balance either return you a fake money or Russia currency or the numbers of items given was not enough as what you buy e.g if you buy 10 items , they will give you only 9 items  .. so do counting properly ! Then be prepared to quarrel with them !




My family photo ...with banners ! Only 5 of us coz my eldest son busy with his study at university

Representative from POTO , Miey and our Tour leader , Hj Damanhuri gave some briefing ....

group photo .... an awesome families and friends

the skytrain towards KLIA 's satellite building ... together with Aiman and her sister . A really warm and friendly lady !

Cathay Pacific ... our flight to Hong Kong ( transit )

inside the plane ...  A330 

inflight magazine  ... Cathay Pacific

Alhamdulillah .. we arrived at Hong Kong international Airport after 3 hours flight .

Near Gate 40 n 42 .... the prayer room for muslim

awaiting for our next flight ..via Dragonair  Airlines to Beijing ( satellite building )

boarding to the Dragonair Airlines to Beijing

Inflight muslim meals ... B747

Beautiful sun set view from the sky

Inflight magazine ... Dragonair Airlines

After 3 hours flight ... we arrived at Beijing International Airport . It is a really huge airport

at the arrival hall ... we can feel the cold temperature ... - 8 Degree C

waiting for our tourist guide to greet us

Towards our Holiday Inn Express hotel

Our hotel room .. Holiday Inn Express ... we feel more warmer due to the heater !



>>>>>>>>>>>>>>   SEE YOU FOR OUR INTERESTING VISIT  TOMORROW




Sunday, 5 January 2014

Winter trip to Beijing and Shanghai Day 1

Day 1 : Flight from Kuantan to Kuala Lumpur

We feel very excited today since the day had come for our holiday trip to Beijing and Shanghai . Not only that , we will  transit at Hong Kong International Airport . For info . it will be our 1st experienced for us to touch ground at Hong Kong , Beijing and Shanghai . As mentioned on my previous posting , I booked this holiday package through POTO Travel ...and this is our 1st experience going for holiday using travel agency . A lot of things " bubbling " in my mind .... .

Our flight from  Kuantan to Kuala Lumpur scheduled at 19:45 hrs but our flight a little bit delay where we start to depart at 20:00 hrs . Before that I drove my car with my family from Kemaman to Kuantan Airport for 45 min . We really surprised to get a call from our Tour Leader , Tn Hj Damanhuri ... introduced himself  and mentioning that there are total of 25 person in our group ....and looking forward to see us tomorrow at H Island , KLIA departure hall > > Well , we are looking forward to meet him too ... For info , for travelling in China you have to apply the VISA from the Chinnese Embassy and  in our case  , all done by our travel agency , POTO Travel ...

We  arrived at KLIA at 21:00 hrs and we wait for the shuttle bus until 23:00 hrs to our prebooked The Youniq Hotel via Agoda.com . For info we have to pay RM5 per person per trip ... very cheap ! but the fare just for the hotel guest only !  Eventhough it is a budget hotel  , the bedroom very comfortable and clean . We really have a good night rest .........



Kuantan Airport

walking towards the air plane .... when the government going to upgrade the airport ?

inside the plane B747-400 ... very colorful seats !

at the KLIA arrival hall ... awaiting for the shuttle van's driver to fetch us infront of Dunkin Donut stall !


at the Youniq Hotel Lobby
our room floor


















>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> to be continue



Friday, 3 January 2014

New Year , 2014 , Message from AlbumofLife-wazaruha1 .......





Everything I need to know about life , I  Learnt from Noah's Ark :

1. Don't miss the boat
2. Remember that we are all in the same boat .
3. Plan ahead ! It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark.
4. Stay fit . When you're 600 years old someone may ask you to do something big.
5. Don't listen to critics , Just goes on with  the job that needs to be done .
6. Built your future on high ground.


HAPPY NEW YEAR ..... 2014 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

















Wednesday, 1 January 2014

Wish You All Happy New Year 2014 !!!!!!!!




HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014  !!



me , wfe , 2nd son , daughter and youngest son

eldest son

This year a lot of memories that happened in my life , among others !

1. 1st nephew got marrried and 1st time to be an uncle in Dec' 13 after the wife gave birth this month .
2. 3 of of my nieces getting married ......









Wednesday, 25 December 2013

GET THE BEST SLEEP IN A HOTEL ROOM ...






City traffic noise , dinging elevators and paper thin walls can be the bane of your sleep's existence when on vacation . To help and ensure you have a good night's rest so you can fully enjoy your holidays , here are some easy tips to apply when checking into a hotel :

@ When making reservation , request for a quiet room , preferably on an upper floor and away from elevators .

@ Pack some ear plugs and eye shades , its help to keep unwanted noises and light in your hotel room .

@ Avoid eating large meals before bedtime , a belly that is churning away digesting a big meal can interfere with your ability to sleep soundly .

@ Get into your sleep ritual , the normalcy of the routine will help get you snoozing in no time .

@ Masking outside noises by adding a non-instructive sound to your sleep environment in order to drown out other noises . A great way is to download a white noise app onto your smartphone or a stream audio from website such as www.simplynoise.com .

@ Adjust the room temperature in your room . Generally people sleep better in cooler room .

@ In worst case scenerio , ask to move rooms ......................

@ For muslim , don"t forget to recite " surah " and " doa " . A true soul searching  , tuning and listening  to the " Al Quran " from your smartphone or other smart gadgets ......









Sunday, 15 December 2013

Aisyatul Radhiah - The Wedding !

7th December 2013 ... the wedding date of my beloved niece , Aisyatul Radhiah and Mohd Hafiz !

Congratulation to both of you !!

Venue : Kuala Terengganu , Terengganu


The location of the wedding ... at her house , Kuala Terengganu

with her father plus cousins  ... waiting for her companion to arrive 

smiling ... the happiness !

with her companion 

"the wedding of the month "

"eating " ceremony


her brother plus cousins

her mother plus relatives



Venue  : Sungai Petani , Kedah



at home stay ... Sungai Petani

arrived at bridegroom house

niece with her parents ............

colorful ......

with uncle's

moments to say goodbye .... " Happy marriage "











Thursday, 5 December 2013

Making The Best Of A Long Layover





A famous district in Kuala Lumpur . Bukit Bintang or Star Hill .Took KLIA Express from KLIA then from KL Sentral , took  Monorel  to here .





Most budget conscious travellers will agree that taking connecting flights and swapping airlines carriers can save you loads on airfare , but unfortunately , this also means long layovers and waiting periods between flights in airport lounges . So , if you are comfortable to sacrifice time for cost , here are a few creative ways of making the best of your waiting time at any destination :

* Get some shut eye . Beat the exhaustion by taking a snooze at the airport  Find a comfortable , low traffic spot and set up camp . Some airports even have designated sleeping areas for travellers .

* Play a game . If you are not one for computer and phone games , pack one or two travel-sized board games in your carry-on and get your travel companion or a friendly stranger waiting in your terminal to join in on the fun .

* See the sights . Layovers don't just have to be spent at the airport . Take the opportunity to discover the sights of a city you've never been to . Some airprts even offer free city tours for those who are in transit . Check with the airport's local tourist information office .

* A great way to ease your sore muscles and to get the blood flowing from a long flight is to take a few minutes to do some deep breathing and stretching . Check your airport's website to see it offers a fitness area .