L-R: Bernard Lee, Tay Seok Hooi, Wong Lai Van, Christine Leong, Ching Neng Bin (cycling round West Lake)
Day 3 (01.12.2011) Hangzhou (cycling around West Lake)
Breakfast was at 8am with our own coffee and bread. We enquired at the nearby post office regarding our bus fare to Thousand Island Lake (Qiandao Wu). We were informed that the bus service from Hangzhou to Qiandao Lake departs every half hour. We decided to buy our tickets at this bus station.
Back at the hostel, we rented 6 bicycles from the bicycle shop nearby for RMB20 each per day. The cycling trip took us 3 hours around the West Lake. The 1st stop was at the Orioles Singing in the Willows Garden. The 2nd stop was at the Leifeng Pagoda. We then continue on to Su Dongpo Memorial Hall. From here, we cycled to Beishan Road via the 3km Su Causeway and then turned right to Hubei Road. We continue our cycling journey towards Nanshan Road, which lead us all the way back to the bicycle shop. For lunch, we had tea eggs and rice dumplings.
We took No.K504 bus (Y2) to the Songcheng (Song Dynasty Cultural Village) for one of the world’s famous cultural show – The Romance of The Song Dynasty. Show starts at 7.20pm (RMB80 for entrance and RMB200 for centre seat show). We had noodle and ‘siao long pau’ for dinner. We also had taufufar, ginger tea and lormaichee with sesame and peanut topping. After the one hour superb cultural show we took the same bus back to our hostel arriving at 9.10pm.
Temperature: 5°C (min) and 10°C (max)
Accommodation: Hangzhou International Youth Hostel at RMB65 pp twin room
Breakfast was at 8am with our own coffee and bread. We enquired at the nearby post office regarding our bus fare to Thousand Island Lake (Qiandao Wu). We were informed that the bus service from Hangzhou to Qiandao Lake departs every half hour. We decided to buy our tickets at this bus station.
Back at the hostel, we rented 6 bicycles from the bicycle shop nearby for RMB20 each per day. The cycling trip took us 3 hours around the West Lake. The 1st stop was at the Orioles Singing in the Willows Garden. The 2nd stop was at the Leifeng Pagoda. We then continue on to Su Dongpo Memorial Hall. From here, we cycled to Beishan Road via the 3km Su Causeway and then turned right to Hubei Road. We continue our cycling journey towards Nanshan Road, which lead us all the way back to the bicycle shop. For lunch, we had tea eggs and rice dumplings.
We took No.K504 bus (Y2) to the Songcheng (Song Dynasty Cultural Village) for one of the world’s famous cultural show – The Romance of The Song Dynasty. Show starts at 7.20pm (RMB80 for entrance and RMB200 for centre seat show). We had noodle and ‘siao long pau’ for dinner. We also had taufufar, ginger tea and lormaichee with sesame and peanut topping. After the one hour superb cultural show we took the same bus back to our hostel arriving at 9.10pm.
Temperature: 5°C (min) and 10°C (max)
Accommodation: Hangzhou International Youth Hostel at RMB65 pp twin room
West Lake in Hangzhou.
Christine Leong and Ching Neng Bin getting ready on bicycle while Bernard Lee and Lai Van checking their bicycles.
The first cycling stop was at the Orioles Singing in the Willows Garden. There are lawns, pavilions, and bridges that are very impressive, as well.
Orioles Singing in the Willows Garden in West Lake, Hangzhou.
Orioles Singing in the Willows Garden in West Lake, Hangzhou.
Orioles Singing in the Willows Garden in West Lake, Hangzhou.
Orioles Singing in the Willows Garden in West Lake, Hangzhou.
Orioles Singing in the Willows Garden in West Lake, Hangzhou.
The second cycling stop was at the Leifeng Pagoda in West Lake, Hangzhou.
The second cycling stop was at the Leifeng Pagoda in West Lake, Hangzhou.
The second cycling stop was at the Leifeng Pagoda in West Lake, Hangzhou.
The huge Dragon Boat for boat-ride at the West Lake in Hangzhou.
The huge Dragon Boat for boat-ride at the West Lake in Hangzhou.
The 3rd cycling stop was at Su Dongpo Memorial Hall in West Lake, Hangzhou.
The 3rd cycling stop was at Su Dongpo Memorial Hall in West Lake, Hangzhou.
We cycled from Beishan to Nanshan Road via this 3km Su Causeway built in 1189 in West Lake.
The willows and peach trees along Beishan Road that goes all the way to Nanshan Road, West Lake.
Overlooking West Lake from the Su causeway in West Lake.
Overlooking Leifeng Pagoda from the Su causeway in West Lake.
Oops! Wong Lai Van lost control on the down-slope and fell, luckily she wasn't hurt after crossing Su causeway in West Lake.
Our team leader, Bernard Lee rushed over to rescue Wong Lai Van who was sitting on the road.
We continue our
cycling journey towards Nanshan Road, which lead us all the way back to
the bicycle shop.
The dry-up lotus plants in West Lake.
The dry-up lotus plants in West Lake.
The dry-up lotus plants in West Lake.
Sculpture of Zhang Shun, one of 108 greenwood heroes in classic novel Water Margin at West Lake.
The Song Dynasty ruled China from 1127 to 1279, moving their capital to Hangzhou in 1129. In dedication to its rich history, 50 million RMB was invested to set up "the Song Dynasty Town" in Hangzhou. There are five parts inside the town: The Celebration Square, Old Handwork Shop area, Odd Street and Haunted House, Buddhism Mistery World, Romance of Song Dynasty, among which the Romance of Song Dynasty is the most amazing part in the whole park.
The main entrance of Song Dynasty Town, No.148 Zhijiang Road, Hangzhou.
The classical Chinese musician at the Celebration Square in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
The classical Chinese musician at the Celebration Square in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
The classical Chinese musician at the Celebration Square in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
Song Dynasty Town is the largest theme park in Hangzhou, featuring the cultural characteristics of the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279 AD).
At the Celebration Square in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
At the Celebration Square in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
Christine Leong at the Celebration Square in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
At the Celebration Square in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
At the Celebration Square in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
Costume fit for the emperor and empress at Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
Costume fit for the emperor and empress at Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
Costume fit for the emperor and empress at Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
At the Celebration Square in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
The street performance at the Old Handwork Shop area in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
The street performance at the Old Handwork Shop area in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
The street performance at the Old Handwork Shop area in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
Ching Neng Bin helped to make soya milk at the food corner area in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
A wedding function at the Celebration Square area in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
A wedding function at the Celebration Square area in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
A wedding function at the Celebration Square area in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
A wedding function at the Celebration Square area in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
Look at the huge axe at the Odd Street area in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou. Mysterious Street is on Urban Street. It is based on the dream of Emperor Gaozong of Song. Strange things happen in every room on the street. For example, in the Slanting Room, a wooden ball will roll from the lower position to the higher position; in the Reversing Room, everything is turning upside down; in another mysterious room, people will become invisible.
Oops! Ching Neng Bin's head was cut off by the axe and placed on the table at the Odd Street area in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
Oops! Ching Neng Bin's head was cut off by the axe and placed on the table at the Odd Street area in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
Wong Lai Van and Ching Neng Bin were standing upside down on the ceiling at the Reversing Room in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
The Slanting Room is on mysterious Urban Street at the Odd Street area in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
Bernard Lee and Christine Leong collecting gold coins at the Odd Street area in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
All went in except Chew Leng Soon at the Haunted House. The Liao Zhai Haunted House, located on Urban Street, consists of ten scenes set up according to a story in The Strange Tales of Liao Zhai and a famous network fiction, which are both horror stories.
The Buddhism Mistery World garden in Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
The cormorant fishing birds and the fisherman taking time off at Song Dynasty Town, Hangzhou.
Romance of the Song Dynasty is a large panoramic show, based on the historical stories and ancient myths of Hangzhou city, featuring dancing and acrobatics. The show has been performed over 17,000 times, and more than 50,000,000 people have enjoyed it. It is praised by overseas media as one of the world's three most famous shows, together with the O Show in Las Vegas and the Moulin Rouge in Paris.
The Romance of the Song Dynasty introductory scene dates back to ancient times, displaying the historical development of Hangzhou city. Brilliantly colorful costumes, blinding laser lights, excellent stage props, and magnificent dancers and actors. The performance starts with entertainment by two clowns, followed by an acrobatics show of the "Legend of the Ancestors".
The Romance of the Song Dynasty introductory scene dates back to ancient
times, displaying the historical development of Hangzhou city.
The Romance of the Song Dynasty introductory scene dates back to ancient
times, displaying the historical development of Hangzhou city.
The Romance of the Song Dynasty introductory scene dates back to ancient
times, displaying the historical development of Hangzhou city.
The Romance of the Song Dynasty 1st scene is "The Banquet Dance in the Song Palace", with exceptional traditional costumes of the emperor and empress, palace officials, and palace entertainers, all dancing to ancient Chinese music.
The Romance of the Song Dynasty 1st scene is "The Banquet Dance in the
Song Palace", with exceptional traditional costumes of the emperor and
empress, palace officials, and palace entertainers, all dancing to
ancient Chinese music.
The Romance of the Song Dynasty 1st scene is "The Banquet Dance in the
Song Palace", with exceptional traditional costumes of the emperor and
empress, palace officials, and palace entertainers, all dancing to
ancient Chinese music.
The Romance of the Song Dynasty 1st scene is "The Banquet Dance in the
Song Palace", with exceptional traditional costumes of the emperor and
empress, palace officials, and palace entertainers, all dancing to
ancient Chinese music.
The Romance of the Song Dynasty 1st scene is "The Banquet Dance in the
Song Palace", with exceptional traditional costumes of the emperor and
empress, palace officials, and palace entertainers, all dancing to
ancient Chinese music.
The Romance of the Song Dynasty 2nd scene is "the Battle", this scene is performed in honor of the much-respected General Yue Fei, a renowned general of the Song Dynasty who fought against invaders.
The Romance of the Song Dynasty 2nd scene
is "the Battle", this scene is performed in honor of the much-respected
General Yue Fei, a renowned general of the Song Dynasty who fought
against invaders.
The Romance of the Song Dynasty 2nd scene
is "the Battle", this scene is performed in honor of the much-respected
General Yue Fei, a renowned general of the Song Dynasty who fought
against invaders.
The Romance of the Song Dynasty 3rd scene is "the Beautiful West Lake and its Beautiful Tales", legends like "The Lady White Snake" and "The Butterfly Lovers" are brilliantly performed by the talented ballet dancers, accompanied by sweet or sorrowful music. In this scene of love, betrayal, and sacrifice, there are water fountains, laser lights, mist, and even drizzling drops of water falling all over the theater like rain.
The Romance of the Song Dynasty 3rd scene is "the Beautiful West Lake
and its Beautiful Tales", legends like "The Lady White Snake" and "The
Butterfly Lovers" are brilliantly performed by the talented ballet
dancers, accompanied by sweet or sorrowful music. In this scene of love,
betrayal, and sacrifice, there are water fountains, laser lights, mist,
and even drizzling drops of water falling all over the theater like
rain.
The Romance of the Song Dynasty last scene audiences are exposed to the charm of modern Hangzhou city.
The Romance of the Song Dynasty last scene audiences are exposed to the charm of modern Hangzhou city.
The Romance of the Song Dynasty last scene audiences are exposed to the charm of modern Hangzhou city.
The Romance of the Song Dynasty last scene audiences are exposed to the charm of modern Hangzhou city.
The Romance of the Song Dynasty final scene of the night is "the World Meets Here & Hangzhou Essence", with dances from all over of Asia.
///Backpacking to Shanghai in 18 winter days in China
Ancient Chinese Classical Music
Ancient Chinese Street Performers
Ancient Chinese Wedding Procession
The Romance of the Song Dynasty 1
The Romance of the Song Dynasty 2
The Romance of the Song Dynasty 3
The Romance of the Song Dynasty 4
The Romance of the Song Dynasty 5
Total expenses for day 3 is Y424.50 or RM212-25 per person
Day 01 (29.11.2011) AirAsia Kul - Hangzhou D7-306 17552225 hrs
Day 02 (30.11.2011) Hangzhou (West Lake walking)
Day 03 (01.12.2011) Hangzhou (West Lake cycling)
Day 04 (02.12.2011) Hangzhou by bus to Qiandao Lake (Thousand Island Lake)
Day 05 (03.12.2011) Qiandao Lake - ferry - Shendu - bus - Tunxi (Huangshan City)
Day 06 (04.12.2011) Tunxi (Huangshan City) - day trip to Mt.Huangshan
Day 07 (05.12.2011) Tunxi (Huangshan City) - day trip to Hongcun & Xidi
Day 08 (06.12.2011) Tunxi (Huangshan City) - by train to Nanjing
Day 09 (07.12.2011) Nanjing
Day 10 (08.12.2011) Nanjing by train to Taian (Shandong)
Day 11 (09.12.2011) Taian (Shandong) - day trip to Qufu
Day 12 (10.12.2011) Taian (Shandong) - day trip to Mt. Taishan
Day 13 (11.12.2011) Taian by train to Shanghai
Day 14 (12.12.2011) Shanghai - day trip to Suzhou
Day 15 (13.12.2011) Shanghai - day trip to The Bund
Day 16 (14.12.2011) Shanghai - day trip to Zhujiajiao the ancient water village
Day 17 (15.12.2011) Shanghai - Tian Zi Fang, Yuyuan garden & shopping
Day 18 (16.12.2011) Shanghai by train to Hangzhou AirAsia D7-303 to K Lumpur 14101910 hrs
///Backpacking to Shanghai 18 winter days in China 29 Nov - 16 Dec 2011
| EXPENSES | ...RMBY | . . . .RM | . .Total | Per pax | |||
| Day 3 | a. | Bicycle rental around West Lake (20x4) | 80.00 | 40 | |||
| b. | Pau, rice dumpling & yogurt | 48.00 | 24 | ||||
| c. | Bus to Song dynasty Cultural Village | 8.00 | 4 | ||||
| d. | Entrance - Song Dynasty Village (80x4) | 320.00 | 160 | ||||
| e. | Show-Romance of the Song Dynasty | 800.00 | 400 | ||||
| f. | Tau Foo Fah in village | 20.00 | 10 | ||||
| g. | Ginger tea & peanut mua chee | 37.00 | 19 | ||||
| h. | Dinner-soup noodle & siew loong pau | 93.00 | 47 | ||||
| i. | Bus back to hostel | 8.00 | 4 | ||||
| j. | Bread for tomorrow's b'fast | 24.00 | 12 | ||||
| k. | Room - Mingtown IYH (65 X 4) | 260.00 | 130 | Y1,698 | Y424.50 |
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