Wednesday, 23 January 2013

As soon as we settled down in Hsinchu town in Pranay house, Liyi and me were invited by my Couchsurfing host for a day trip to visit Leofoo Theme park 新竹六福村. Without much doubt, we accepted and even invite Q & Taiyu (Our Taiwanese Friends) to join us for this trip. 

City bus in Hsinchu cost 15NTD/ entry and going most main road, we took Bus no.1 which travel from train station (city centre) toward GuangFu Rd(光复路), pass by 清华大学,科学园,高铁站. We gathered at 清华大学 early in the morning before depart to the theme park by Taxi. After 30minutes of Taxi ride, which cost about 800NTD/way, we arrive Leofoo Theme Park. 

Thanks to Mukesh, all of us enjoyed discounted entrance fee at 530NTD/person, instead of 890NTD.
We arrived before the park opening hour, but the crowds were already happening.
These 2 Monkeys are Leofoo's Mascott
Once we got in to the theme park, these Alpaca (草泥马/羊驼) were really cute and attract our attention. These animals too were newly introduced into their animal Zoo. Hence, they promote heavily to boost popularity.
草泥马/羊驼
The journey begin with the "BIRD FLY HIGH" 飞行部落, where everyone can enjoy watching bird performance and talent show presented by these trained birds, which include Parrots, Bucerotidae (犀鸟), Flamingo, and many other types of birds.
This bird call "Money", it can fetch money from audience and then sent it back to her again.

This Painter is expert in drawing abstract painting, it's painting can be anything.

Recycle Parrot that place rubbish into the bin. 

What's more is that the theme park provide shuttle train for visitors to see the wildlife animal closer! These are some photos taken throughout the journey. 
An abandoned jeep, i guess its solely for display only.

Zebra from the Zoo, not wildlife.
One of the most popular animal in the zoo, Giraffe!
Giant deer 
Lone Mountain Deer 
Hairy bufollo? Its American Bison!
草泥马,草泥马!
Straight after the train tour, we witnessed wonderful dance from international dancer as well as the Alpaca and Mini horses. Everyone were excited to grab a photo together with Alpaca, and so do we! Besides, we also got the chances to grab some photos with beautiful dancers from abroad. Everyone fall into the happy-photo-hour with anyone they like. 
Q and Taiyu!
Me and Liyi!


The Sexy dancer and us!
The Alpaca Lunch, cost 200NTD with fries and drink, pretty expensive, but its expected in a theme park.
At first it seems like less excited, but got stunned once it run, 囧
Sky Shoot! I don't even have enough time to scream, then it stopped.




Conventional Pirate ship.



Nice teeth!
巨嘴鸟,different from 犀鸟,originally from Brazil.

Final photo before we leave the theme park.
The theme park closed at 5PM during public holidays. Hence we have to got out early to avoid traffic. But seems like we were still late to exit the theme park, because there were already big crowds waiting buses to go back. At the end, we took a taxi and get back to the point where we gather, and to the city centre for dinner. It amazed me when i notice all the food court is literally "next" to the 城隍庙 temple. We can even heard the ongoing talk and presentation organized in the temple while we eating. 
Night scenery @ 城隍庙
城隍庙
城隍庙

It was really an exhausting outing for us, from morning until we reach home at 10pm. I really enjoyed the hospitality of Taiwanese in food industry, and also tourism. They are professionally trained, and treat customers in the way the world should, they greet properly, provide information, being polite, and always carry smile on their faces. Moreover, the food in Hsinchu is awesome, special 肉圆 only in Hsinchu,贡丸 with filling and soup,蚝煎(OA JEN). Even a plate of ordinary fried meehoon made in Hsinchu shines. Finally, if there are any question regarding the planning and budget for the trip, please do no hesitate to ask me and i will try to assist fellow traveller as much as i can because travelers should help each another. 



Hsinchu Day Trip - 新竹六福村一日游

As soon as we settled down in Hsinchu town in Pranay house, Liyi and me were invited by my Couchsurfing host for a day trip to visit Leofoo...

Tuesday, 1 January 2013

Like many other UMS students, our new year eve ambiances surrounded by Final's tension and pressure. Studying should be the only right thing to do at this moment. Me and Liyi start off our day with a delicious lunch served by 丽雅 restaurant situated at One Borneo. 

The quality of their food never stop amazed me, i could always discover valuable and irresistible delicacies in this place. This time, the century eggs were served in such special way, that we thought we couldn't finished by looking at the portion, but somehow we finished them, bite by bite, non-stop! They specialized in Sichuan Cuisine, which famous of the excessive peppercorn that produce intense fragrance, and tingly numbing flavor in your mouth. 
Sour-Spicy Noodle/酸辣面 @丽雅 One Borneo
They also offer Spicy Hotpot (麻辣火锅), prior to 2hours advance booking. 

LIYA RESTAURANT
G-918, Ground Floor, 1Borneo Hypermall Autocity,
Jalan Sulaman, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
                                                                    Tel: 088-484125

Century Egg, serve with green pepper chillies and Peanut!
31/12/2012 was one of the most complicated day of mixing feeling of dilemma for me too. My application letter of replacing my final exam to Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic for my trip to Korea with my fellow Student Council members was rejected, with the reason "the exam timetable was developed much earlier, thus no replacement is available prior to your request". The feeling of disappointment and anger tangling within me when i received the letter of disapproval. 

I made my way to Chancellory in order to further my discussion with the D.V. Chancellor, but unfortunately he was in Kuala Lumpur and unavailable at the moment, but i managed to obtain his personal number from his PA. After sending a SMS regarding of further explanation toward the trip, i was rejected for the 2nd time!

Bringing the sad and disappoint feeling walked into Student Affair Office, me and Chin Chee Keong saw the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Student Affair car! I guess this is a chance, a lucky opportunity for us to proceed with the trip. Finally, he told us that if our lecturer agree to allow us sit for the exam prior or after the trip, we can go for the trip to Korea. Thus, after obtaining approval from my beloved lecturer, Mr Charlie Albert, i guess once again, i overcome the obstacles that prohibits me to join the trip, after all, i tried my best and happy ending story i assumed! 

Fez with the "Napkin"
Met with my fellow Couchsurfing friends from KK, and people around the world for dinner at Party Play, Lintas. I had missed many fun moment with this bunch of fun fellows ever since i bend my thumb and wrapped with a thick plaster on my arm. Socializing with them really put myself to forgot the tense of the exam.
Norwegian Salmon @ Party Play, Lintas.
The price of the food here is pretty reasonable, for the portion it served. Me myself ordered a plate of grilled Salmon steak, while Liyi ordered grilled lamb shoulders. Apart of the food, the atmosphere surrounding is very suitable for people to gather and socialize. The environment is comfortable, too.

beautifully lit blackboard at Party Play, Lintas.
Jinny Posing with the sweet blue handbag, eye catching!

GF1 with Lumix 20mm capturing smiles of this sweet lady!

Guest from Zimbawe 


CouchSurfer from Manila, Philippine
Group Photo, without me =(
Jinny + Liyi
They moved to other places to celebrate the coming of 2013, while me and Liyi plan to celebrate it by ourselves. So we decided to split up and meet for the next time! 


Our count down activity situated at Kokol Hill, somewhere near Inanam, and Kasih Sayang resort. Liyi and me bought some Budweiser and drive toward the hill to try our luck for some spectacular firework. About 30minutes drive from the city to the hill, we park our car aside and wait for the time to come, counting down into 2013!

Although there wasn't any fantastic firework played during the emission toward 2013, we still very much enjoying the atmosphere in the city, and even up on the hill, where we can hear Karaoke in the house (There are houses up the hill), party with DJ in the yard, and even photographers mounting their camera on tripod await the showcase of firework in the town!
MERRY 2013!  
HAPPY NEW YEAR ! !    2 0 1 3   =] =) =D 

Celebrating 2013!

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