L-R: Ching Neng Bin, Gan Choi Geok, Chan Meng Fye, Lee Kam Boon, Lim Peng Peng, Bernard Lee, Chew Leng Soon, Choo Chiew Chin, Cindy Chong, See Beow Aun at Dazu Rock Carving site in Chongqing Province.
Backpacking 26 days through 6 provinces in China Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Hunan, Guizhou, Guangxi and 3 days in Hanoi, North Vietnam (29 Mar - 26 Apr 2011).
Day 6 (03.04.2011) Chengdu to Chongqing (14°C – 22°C)
No breakfast this morning as all slept late, however, we had an early lunch at 11am at the Traffic Inn restaurant. Checkout at 12 noon, we then walked 20 minutes from Traffic Inn to nearest Metro MRT station to get to the Northern Rail Station at Y2 per person. We took the 2.10pm CRH train (China Rail High-speed) to Chongqing (Y117) arriving at 4pm. This high-speed train travels at average speed of 200mph. It took about 2hours for the 314km journey. From the station, we took 3 taxis to Tina’s Hostel. In the evening, we walked to the Chongqing city square for a sumptuous dinner.
No breakfast this morning as all slept late, however, we had an early lunch at 11am at the Traffic Inn restaurant. Checkout at 12 noon, we then walked 20 minutes from Traffic Inn to nearest Metro MRT station to get to the Northern Rail Station at Y2 per person. We took the 2.10pm CRH train (China Rail High-speed) to Chongqing (Y117) arriving at 4pm. This high-speed train travels at average speed of 200mph. It took about 2hours for the 314km journey. From the station, we took 3 taxis to Tina’s Hostel. In the evening, we walked to the Chongqing city square for a sumptuous dinner.
Stayed at
Tina’s Hostel – Y180 a room for 2pax, Y200 a room for 3pax
Ching Neng Bin and Bernard Lee checking the photos taken the last few days at Traffic Inn.
No breakfast this morning as all slept late, however, we had 11am early lunch at Traffic Inn restaurant (RM10 each).
We had 11am early lunch at Traffic Inn restaurant (RM10 each).
Checkout at 12 noon, we then walked 20 minutes from Traffic Inn to nearest Metro MRT station to get to the Northern Rail Station at Y2 per person.
Chengdu Metro MRT station (2Y) to Northern Rail Station.
At the crowded Chengdu Northern Rail Station.
At the crowded Chengdu Northern Rail Station.
At the crowded Chengdu Northern Rail Station.
So crowded inside the Chengdu Northern Rail Station waiting area - really madness.
About to board the 2.10pm CRH train (China Rail High-speed) to Chongqing (Y117).
Ching Neng Bin was honored to clean the CRH train (China Rail High-speed) before the journey to Chongqing.
We took the 2.10pm CRH train (China Rail High-speed) to Chongqing (Y117) arriving at 4pm. This high-speed train travels at average speed of 200mph. It took about 2hours for the 314km journey.
The CRH train was so clean and comfortable from Chengdu 314km journey to Chongqing.
This high-speed train travels at average speed of 200km/h.
The scenic country side view of farm land from Chengdu to Chongqing with the yellow canola flower in season.
The scenic country side view of farm land from Chengdu to Chongqing with the yellow canola flower in season.
The scenic country side view of farm land from Chengdu to Chongqing with the yellow canola flower in season.
Ching Neng Bin checking his notes and photos on board the CRH train with his notebook.
Chongqing train station arriving at 4pm. From the station, we took 3 taxis to Tina’s Hostel.
The step entrance to Tina's Hostel Chongqing was very dirty because the place earmarked for development.
The step entrance to Tina's Hostel Chongqing was very dirty because the place earmarked for development.
Inside Tina's Hostel Chongqing was not too bad, has nice lobby, a TV room and a recreation area.
A TV room for guest at Tina's Hostel Chongqing.
A recreation area for guest at Tina's Hostel Chongqing.
A recreation area for guest at Tina's Hostel Chongqing.
This part of the Tina's Hostel Chongqing area is for redevelopment soon.
Qiu Er Guan is the best place to eat in Chongqing city Jiefangbei Square.
A sumptuous dinner at only RM17 per person at Qiu Er Guan in Chongqing city Jiefangbei Square.
A sumptuous dinner at only RM17 per person at Qiu Er Guan in Chongqing city Jiefangbei Square.
A sumptuous dinner at only RM17 per person at Qiu Er Guan in Chongqing.
Chongqing city Jiefangbei Square night scene.
Jiefangbei Square located in Chongqing’s downtown area and right at its center, is also a pedestrian street. From the square, there are a lot of things to do in Chongqing like taking in the night view, shopping, enjoying the food streets, a bit of history, and getting a quick view of the driving force behind Chongqing’s prosperity.
Jiefangbei Square located in Chongqing’s downtown area and right at its center, is also a pedestrian street.
Jiefangbei Square located in Chongqing’s downtown area and right at its center, is also a pedestrian street.
Gan Choi Geok buying some food for supper.
Day 7 (04.04.2011) Chongqing (day trip to Dazu Rock Carvings)
After breakfast at 7am, we travelled by bus to Dazu (81km) away to visit the rock cave carving (Y210 inclusive of bus, lunch and guide). Dazu Rock Carvings is a must visit whilst in Chongqing. It's a listed UNESCO World Heritage site. The Dazu Rock Carvings are a series of Chinese religious sculptures and carvings located in Dazu District, Chongqing, China. The carvings date back as far as the 7th century AD, depicting and influenced by Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist beliefs.
After breakfast at 7am, we travelled by bus to Dazu (81km) away to visit the rock cave carving (Y210 inclusive of bus, lunch and guide). Dazu Rock Carvings is a must visit whilst in Chongqing. It's a listed UNESCO World Heritage site. The Dazu Rock Carvings are a series of Chinese religious sculptures and carvings located in Dazu District, Chongqing, China. The carvings date back as far as the 7th century AD, depicting and influenced by Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist beliefs.
Stayed at Tina’s Hostel – Y180 a room for 2pax, Y200 a room for 3pax
Dazu Rock Carvings is a must visit whilst in Chongqing. It's a listed UNESCO World Heritage site.
We were waiting for our in-house tour guide to distribute our head phones at Dazu Rock Carvings.
Our pretty in-house tour guide talking to Chew Leng Soon at Dazu Rock Carvings.
Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Dazu Bao Ding Mountain Rock Carvings.
Lee Kam Boon at Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
The large visitors at Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Bao Ding Mountain Buddhas at Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Beishan pagoda with Buddhas at Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Bao Ding Mountain Circle of Life at Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Lee Kam Boon at Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Dazu Grottoes at Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Bao Ding Mountain Entering Nirvana at Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Beishan peacock Buddha at Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Dazu Rock Carvings on Mount Baoding.
Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Ching Neng Bin at Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Bao Ding Mountain Demons with Rulers of hell at Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Bernard Lee at Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Dazu Rock Carvings dated back as far as the 7th century AD, depicting and influenced by Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist beliefs.
Dazu Rock Carvings dated back as far as the 7th century AD, depicting and influenced by Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist beliefs.
Ching Neng Bin and Gan Choi Geok at Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing.
Lee Kam Boon outside the Dazu Rock Carvings area.
Dazu Rock Carvings car park area in Chongqing.
Dazu Rock Carvings shopping area in Chongqing.
Back in Tina’s Hostel, we managed to book a 3day Yangtze River Cruise (Y9,600) to our next destination in Hubei Province.
Total expenses in China to-date is RM844 per person. End of part 2.
Please take note of this while traveling in China:
To wear face mask in China as it is very dusty and smoky.
Never ever pay any hotel booking deposit through a 3rd party.
Never ever accept any deal as proposed by tout or individual acting as agent of hotel or travel agency at airport, bus or train stations and along the road. Always go to a reputable travel agency or in hotel.
Please take note of this while traveling in China:
To wear face mask in China as it is very dusty and smoky.
Never ever pay any hotel booking deposit through a 3rd party.
Never ever accept any deal as proposed by tout or individual acting as agent of hotel or travel agency at airport, bus or train stations and along the road. Always go to a reputable travel agency or in hotel.
China Part 1 (day 01-05) Sichuan Province
China Part 2 (day 06-07) Chongqing Province
China Part 3 (day 08-10) Hubei Province
China Part 4 (day 11-15) Hunan Province
China Part 5 (day 16-18) Guizhou Province
China Part 6 (day 19-25) Guangxi Province
China Part 7 (day 26-29) Hanoi, Vietnam
///Backpacking Adventure
China Part 2 (day 06-07) Chongqing Province
China Part 3 (day 08-10) Hubei Province
China Part 4 (day 11-15) Hunan Province
China Part 5 (day 16-18) Guizhou Province
China Part 6 (day 19-25) Guangxi Province
China Part 7 (day 26-29) Hanoi, Vietnam
///Backpacking Adventure
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