L-R: Tay Seok Hooi, Bernard Lee, Chew Leng Soon, Ching Neng Bin at Huang Shan Railway Station.
Day 8 (06.12.2011) Tunxi (Huangshan City) by train to Nanjing
Today is a traveling day. After breakfast we took a taxi to the Huang Shan Railway Station (K162 at Y105 pp with sleeper) departing at 9.08am for a 6.5 hour journey to Nanjing West Railway Station. At the station we bought the high speed train ticket for travel to Taian on the 8th - please note that for foreigner, the passport is required to purchase the fast train ticket.
In Nanjing we took a taxi to Nanjing Fuzimiao International Youth Hostel beside Qinhuai River. Four of us stayed in dormitory at Y40 pp. We had the first hot-pot dinner for this trip. As it was drizzling we did not walk much to explore the town.
Temperature: 5°C (min) and 12°C (max)
Accommodation: Nanjing Fuzimiao International Youth Hostel dormitory at Y40 pp
Temperature: 5°C (min) and 12°C (max)
Accommodation: Nanjing Fuzimiao International Youth Hostel dormitory at Y40 pp
Today is a traveling day. After breakfast we took a taxi to the Huang Shan Railway Station (K162 at Y105 pp with sleeper) departing at 9.08am for a 6.5 hour journey to Nanjing West Railway Station.
Nanjing Fuzimiao International Youth Hostel dormitory at Y40 pp located beside Qinhuai River, and is only a 5-minute walk to Confucius Temple Scenic Area Pedestrian Street.
Nanjing Fuzimiao International Youth Hostel terrace area.
Accommodation: Nanjing Fuzimiao International Youth Hostel dormitory at Y40 pp.
The main entrance to the Confucius Temple Scenic Area Pedestrian Street, which is within a short 5-minute walk from Nanjing Fuzimiao International Youth Hostel.
The Nanjing Qinhuai River night view at Confucius Temple Scenic Area Pedestrian Street.
The Nanjing Qinhuai River night view at Confucius Temple Scenic Area Pedestrian Street.
We had the first hot-pot dinner for this trip in Nanjing.
We had the first hot-pot dinner for this trip in Nanjing.
Day 9 (07.12.2011) Nanjing
Breakfast was at KFC and then walked to the Metro Subway to visit The Memorial Hall of the victims in Nanjing massacre by Japanese Invaders. Had sweet potatoes for lunch and took the Metro subway to visit the Tomb of the Ming dynasty. Took the subway back and had dinner at S & K Fast Food. It was a wet day as it was raining throughout the day.
Temperature: 5°C (min) and 10°C (max)
Accommodation: Nanjing Fuzimiao International Youth Hostel dormitory at Y40 pp
Nanjing Confucius Temple Scenic Area Pedestrian Street arch by the Qinhuai River front.
The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders is a museum to memorialize those that were killed in the Nanjing Massacre by the Imperial Japanese Army in and around the then-capital of China, Nanjing, after it fell on December 13, 1937.
The Memorial Hall to the Victims in the Nanjing Massacre was built by Nanjing Municipal Government in 1985 and extended in 1995, covering an area of 28,000 sq meters (302,400 sq ft). It is located in Jiangdongmen, one of the execution sites and mass burial places of the massacre. Solemn and imposing, the grey marble architecture consists of three parts: the outdoor exhibits, the remaining bones of the victims and the exhibition hall for historical documents.
After 8 years of resistance, in 1945 the brave Chinese people eventually drove the Japanese invaders out of China's homeland and the war criminals got what they deserved. However Chinese people will never forget the history. In 6 weeks, more than 300,000 Chinese people were killed including women and children.
Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall outdoor exhibit include statues represent grief, indignation, life and death.
Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall outdoor exhibit include statues represent grief, indignation, life and death.
Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall outdoor exhibit include statues represent grief, indignation, life and death.
Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall outdoor exhibit include statues represent grief, indignation, life and death.
Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall outdoor exhibit include statues represent grief, indignation, life and death.
Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall outdoor exhibit include statues represent grief, indignation, life and death.
A large picture of the Japanese surrender to the Americans at Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
The remaining bones of victims in the Nanjing massacre, which were excavated from Jiangdongmen in 1985, are exhibited in a coffin-shaped display hall. There were 208 more bones uncovered from this 'pits of tens thousands bodies' in 1998. Another tomb-like exhibition hall, which is buried half underground, contains over 1000 items that illustrate the terrible tragedy of Nanjing. Paintings, sculptures and illuminated display cabinets and multi-media screens as well as documentary films all contribute to this reminder of the horrendous crimes perpetrated on the Chinese people.
Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Eternal flame at the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre.
Nanjing Massacre Memorial Peace-themed park is for people and communities from around the world to communicate and pray for the world peace. It has the Wall of Victory, Sculpture of Peace (made by white marble), a garden.
We took the Metro subway to visit the Tomb of the Ming dynasty in Nanjing.
The Nanjing Shengong Shengde stele in the Sifangcheng ("Square City") pavilion.
The Nanjing Shengong Shengde stele in the Sifangcheng ("Square City") pavilion.
The well-preserved stele is known as the "Shengong Shengde Stele" (神功圣德碑), i.e., literally, "The Stele of Godly Merit and Saintly Virtue". The inscription of the stele, extolling the merits and virtues of the Hongwu Emperor Hongwu Emperor was written by his fourth son, the Yongle Emperor.
The Sacred Way is a 1800-meter-long starts near the Sifangcheng pavilion. It includes sections: the Elephant Road and the Wengzhong Road. The Elephant Road is lined by 12 pairs of 6 kinds (lions, xiezhi, camels, elephants, qilin, and horses), guarding the tomb. Along the Wengzhong Road has four pairs of ministers and generals (or warrior guardian figures).
The Sacred Way is a 1800-meter-long starts near the Sifangcheng pavilion. It includes sections: the Elephant Road and the Wengzhong Road. The Elephant Road is lined by 12 pairs of 6 kinds (lions, xiezhi, camels, elephants, qilin, and horses), guarding the tomb.
Camels along the "Elephant Road" at the Ming Xiaoling 明孝陵, Nanjing.
Camels along the "Elephant Road" at the Ming Xiaoling 明孝陵, Nanjing.
Elephants along the "Elephant Road" at the Ming Xiaoling 明孝陵, Nanjing.
Camels along the spirit way at Ming Xiaoling, Nanjing.
Along the Wengzhong Road has four pairs of ministers and generals (or warrior guardian figures).
Lingxing Gate at the end of the "Wengzhong Road" at Ming Xiaoling, Nanjing.
Statue of a military official on "Wengzhong Road" at Ming Xiaoling, Nanjing.
Statue of a military official on "Wengzhong Road" at Ming Xiaoling, Nanjing.
Statue of a civil official on the "Wengzhong Road" at Ming Xiaoling, Nanjing.
Crossing the bridge path to the Inner Red Gate of Ming Lou, the main building of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Nanjing.
The beautiful lake at Ming Xiaoling, Nanjing.
The Kangxi Emperor's stele of homage to his Ming predecessor of 300 years before.
The Kangxi Emperor's stele of homage to his Ming predecessor of 300 years before.
The path to the Inner Red Gate of Ming Lou, the main building of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Nanjing.
Ming Lou, the main building of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Nanjing.
Ming Lou, the main building of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Nanjing.
The big main door of Ming Lou, the main building of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Nanjing.
The colorful ceiling of Ming Lou, the main building of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Nanjing.
The colorful ceiling of Ming Lou, the main building of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Nanjing.
Looking down the path from Ming Lou, the main building of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Nanjing.
Our dinner at S&K Fast Food beside Nanjing Fuzimiao International Youth Hostel.
Our dinner at S&K Fast Food beside Nanjing Fuzimiao International Youth Hostel.
Day 10 (08.12.2011) Nanjing by train 581km to Taian (Shandong)
Breakfast in our room with coffee and bread. We then walked to the Confucius Temple Scenic Area Pedestrian Street and the riverside to take photos as it was a sunny day. We took a quick lunch at the S & K Fast Food and then walked to Sanshanjie Subway to get to the Nanjing South Railway station to catch the 2.42pm fast CRH train to Taian arriving at 4.50pm. The average train speed is 310 kph. When we came out of the train station, the temperature was at 4C. We took a taxi (Y29.50) to Taian International Youth Hostel (Y130 a room for two) which is near to the Dai Temple and had dinner at one of the restaurant (Y108) nearby.
Temperature: -6°C (min) and 4°C (max)
Accommodation: Taishan International Youth Hostel (Y130 a room for two)
Nanjing Confucius Temple Scenic Area Pedestrian Street.
The bronze statues of the famous teachers and educators of the past at Confucius Temple Scenic Area Pedestrian Street, Nanjing.
Ching Neng Bin beside bronze statues at Nanjing Confucius Temple Scenic Area Pedestrian Street.
Bernard Lee beside bronze statues at Nanjing Confucius Temple Scenic Area Pedestrian Street.
Ching Neng Bin beside bronze statue at Nanjing Confucius Temple Scenic Area Pedestrian Street.
Nanjing Confucius Temple Scenic Area Pedestrian Street.
Bronze statues at Nanjing Confucius Temple Scenic Area Pedestrian Street.
Chew Leng Soon beside bronze statue at Nanjing Confucius Temple Scenic Area Pedestrian Street.
Shops, restaurants and snack street in traditional buildings at at Nanjing Confucius Temple Scenic Area Pedestrian Street.
Tay Seok Hooi at Nanjing Confucius Temple Scenic Area Pedestrian Street.
Confucius Temple at Nanjing Confucius Temple Scenic Area Pedestrian Street.
Nanjing Confucius Temple Scenic Area Pedestrian Street.
Qinhuai River beside Nanjing Confucius Temple Scenic Area Pedestrian Street.
Qinhuai River is a branch of the great Yangtze River
Qinhuai River in the southwest of Nanjing city, extends 100km and used to be the flourishing part of Nanjing in the old days.
Qinhuai River in the southwest of Nanjing city, extends 100km and used to be the flourishing part of Nanjing in the old days.
The building in the style of Ming Dynasty beside Qinhuai River in Nanjing.
Nanjing South Railway station to catch the 2.42pm fast CRH train 581km to Taian.
Ching Neng Bin on board the comfortable CRH train ride 581km from Nanjing to Taian.
Chew Leng Soon on board the comfortable CRH train ride 581km from Nanjing to Taian.
The average CRH train speed is 310kph from Nanjing to Taian.
The country side view on board CRH train ride 581km from Nanjing to Taian.
The country side view on board CRH train ride 581km from Nanjing to Taian.
The country side view on board CRH train ride 581km from Nanjing to Taian.
At Taian train station arriving at 4.50pm from Nanjing.
Taishan International Youth Hostel (Y130 a room for two).
Taishan International Youth Hostel (Y130 a room for two).
Taishan International Youth Hostel (Y130 a room for two).
Total expenses for day 8,9,10 is Y1005 or RM502 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 |
| a. | Taxi - Laojie st.- Tunxi Long distance bus stn | 8.00 | 4 | ||||
| Day 8 | b. | Taxi- Nanjing bus stn. To Fuzimiao IYH | 27.00 | 14 | |||
| c. | High speed CRH train tickets | 1,020.00 | 510 | ||||
| d. | Steamboat dinner - Da Mei Restaurant | 118.00 | 59 | ||||
| e. | Room - Fuzimiao IYH (FZM) | 160.00 | 80 | ||||
| 1,333 | 333.25 | ||||||
| a. | B'fast - KFC | 59.00 | 30 | ||||
| Day 9 | b. | Metro to Yunjiulu stn | 8.00 | 4 | |||
| c. | Sweet potatoes | 20.00 | 10 | ||||
| d. | Metro - Yunjiulu stn to Muxuyuan stn | 12.00 | 6 | ||||
| e. | Entrance fees - Mausoleum of Ming tombs | 280.00 | 140 | ||||
| f. | Bus - Mingtombs to Gulou | 4.00 | 2 | ||||
| g. | Metro - Gulou to Sanshanjie stn | 8.00 | 4 | ||||
| h. | Bread | 70.80 | 35 | ||||
| i. | Dinner - SK Restaurant | 81.00 | 41 | ||||
| j. | Room - Fuzimiao IYH (FZM) | 160.00 | 80 | ||||
| 703 | 175.70 | ||||||
| a. | KFC - soya bean drinks | 24.00 | 12 | ||||
| Day10 | b. | Lunch - SK Restaurant | 61.00 | 31 | |||
| c. | Metro-Sanshanjie-Nanjing South railway stn | 8.00 | 4 | ||||
| d. | CRH train tickets - Tai'an to Shanghai | 1,500.00 | 750 | ||||
| e. | Taxi - train stn to Taishan IYH | 28.00 | 14 | ||||
| f. | Dinner - Jianguan Restaurant, Tai'an | 108.00 | 54 | ||||
| g. | Room - Taishan IYH | 256.00 | 128 | ||||
| 1,985 | 496.25 |
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