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HAIKOU CHINA<br />
Duncan Yu<br />
Director of sales and marketing,<br />
Sheraton Haikou Resort<br />
LOCAL RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY TO<br />
WATCH: The Impression Hainan show<br />
directed by Zhang Yimou, and his team Wang<br />
Chaoge and Fan Yue. Zhang Yimou was the<br />
director of the opening and closing ceremonies<br />
of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The venue<br />
is only three minutes’ drive from Sheraton<br />
Haikou Resort.<br />
FAVOURITE LOCAL FESTIVAL: The Hainan<br />
Happy Festival is the grandest local<br />
festival, and is held at different places every year.<br />
Not only can you enjoy the various cultures, but<br />
you can also taste the characteristic cuisines.<br />
GREAT PLACE FOR DINNER: Hao Bai Nian<br />
Seafood Restaurant located on the west<br />
coast is a short eight-minute drive from Sheraton<br />
Haikou Resort. It’s a beachfront restaurant<br />
with great views and a relaxed environment for<br />
seafood fi ne dining.<br />
BEST NIGHT OUT: Seaview Lounge to<br />
enjoy the Philippine band on the terrace.<br />
BEST BUY FOR UNDER S$50: Hainan<br />
coffee is a special local product. It’s more<br />
smooth and mellow than other coffees.<br />
I LOVE HAIKOU BECAUSE: Of its weather,<br />
sea, sand, seafood and hot springs.<br />
FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
CBD 25km from<br />
Haikou Meilan<br />
International Airport<br />
Travel time City<br />
centre is around 30<br />
mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx CNY50<br />
(S$9.55)<br />
Airport express<br />
CNY15 (S$2.86); fi rst<br />
shuttle is at 5.30am;<br />
takes about 30 mins<br />
ON THE GO<br />
1. Tourist buses No.<br />
1, 2 and New Meilai<br />
link attractions like<br />
Wugong Temple and<br />
Hai Rui Park for just<br />
CNY1 (S$0.19).<br />
2. Pedicab Threewheeled<br />
bicycle<br />
available from CNY2<br />
(S$0.38).<br />
HANGZHOU CHINA<br />
Alleen Wu<br />
Public relations manager, Four<br />
Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at<br />
West Lake<br />
BEST BREAKFAST: Rice congee with fried<br />
dough sticks, noodles with soy sauce and<br />
shallot pieces and soya milk. It’s a very traditional<br />
food for locals at breakfast.<br />
GREAT PLACE FOR DINNER: Jin Sha<br />
Chinese restaurant features traditional<br />
Jiang Nan architecture and is nestled on the<br />
shore of West Lake, wrapped in gardens and<br />
willow trees, fl oating on a serene lagoon. It’s like<br />
dining in a Chinese dream. The cuisine comprises<br />
authentic Hangzhounese, Shanghainese and<br />
Cantonese dishes that have been reinvented. Jin<br />
Sha’s cuisine is lighter and healthier — and uses<br />
the fi nest local ingredients in its dishes.<br />
BEST NIGHT OUT: Hefang Street. It’s<br />
viewed as a valuable historical relic in<br />
Hangzhou. There are the touristy highlights:<br />
swords, masks, paintings, stamps, and tea. There<br />
are also occasional Chinese traditional parades in<br />
this street.<br />
BEST PLACE TO PARTY WITH THE GANG:<br />
I would certainly recommend heading to<br />
Nanshan Road, which takes on a fashionable,<br />
exquisite and casual look in the evening light<br />
— especially with about 10 cafés, more than 10<br />
pubs, and six eye-catching teahouses.<br />
INTERNATIONAL ADVENTURES<br />
Nansan temple in Sanya Cruise the West lake<br />
FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
CBD 30km from<br />
Hangzhou Xiaoshan<br />
International Airport<br />
Travel time CBD is<br />
around 30-60 mins<br />
by car<br />
Taxi About CNY90<br />
(S$17.18) Shuttle<br />
bus Airport Bus<br />
services to the city<br />
every 15-20mins;<br />
CNY20 (S$3.82)<br />
ON THE GO<br />
1. Bus Any with a Y<br />
before the number<br />
will take you to a<br />
tourist site for CNY3-<br />
5 (less than S$1).<br />
2. Bike Rentals are<br />
CNY300 (S$57.24)<br />
with two-thirds<br />
deposit paid fi rst.<br />
3. Taxi CNY10<br />
(S$1.91) under 3km.<br />
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