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SHANTOU: JANA TAN<br />
Lotus Peak<br />
stone engravings<br />
SHANTOU CHINA<br />
Tide Lin<br />
Mechanical engineer, translator/<br />
interpreter<br />
BEST BREAKFAST: Rice noodles or rice<br />
soup, which you can get anywhere. The<br />
simple fl avour of either dish is a good way to start<br />
the day.<br />
GREAT PLACE FOR DINNER: Anywhere in<br />
Shantou’s Xiaogongyuan region, where<br />
the city originated. It has now become one of the<br />
best places to fi nd delicious speciality food.<br />
BEST NIGHT OUT: Visit a teahouse to<br />
spend the evening snacking and soaking<br />
in the convival atmosphere.<br />
BEST PLACE TO PARTY WITH THE GANG:<br />
Queshi Scenic Spot, where you can fi sh,<br />
climb and barbecue. It is also a good place to<br />
take in the surrounding mountains, caves and still<br />
have a view of the sea.<br />
MUST-BUY GIFT: Tea and teapots produced<br />
locally in Shantou. Tea-drinking is a big<br />
thing here, particularly the specially brewed Gongfu<br />
Tea, which is best savoured slowly.<br />
INSIDER’S TIP: Bargaining is a handy skill<br />
to have when browsing in the smaller<br />
shops, as you can reduce up to 30-70 per cent off<br />
the original asking price.<br />
MUST-EATS: Rice noodles served in a soup<br />
with meatballs.<br />
FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
CBD 13km from<br />
Shantou<br />
Waisha Airport<br />
Travel time About<br />
20 mins<br />
Taxi Approx CNY30<br />
(S$5.72)<br />
Shuttle bus Departs<br />
for the city and<br />
costs CNY10 (S$1.91)<br />
per person<br />
ON THE GO<br />
1. Citybus Many<br />
city buses will take<br />
you to every corner<br />
of the city, as well<br />
as nearby tourist<br />
destinations.<br />
2. Taxi These<br />
start from CNY7-9<br />
(S$1.34-1.72). Opt<br />
for cheaper motortricycles<br />
for as low<br />
at CNY5 (S$0.95).<br />
BALI INDONESIA<br />
Bruno Vaillant<br />
Director,<br />
Alfa International<br />
GREAT PLACE FOR DINNER: Sip Wine Bar,<br />
located in the centre of Seminyak next to<br />
Bintang Market. This is a great place for people<br />
watching and to enjoy fantastic food, wine and<br />
service. I recommend trying the beef tartare<br />
and cassoulet with a glass of Dominique Portet<br />
Fontaine Cab/Shiraz.<br />
BEST NIGHT OUT: Go for a walk along<br />
Jalan Petitenget, where you will fi nd tons<br />
of restaurants, bars and nightclubs that are open<br />
’til the wee hours. If you’re looking for something<br />
slightly more upscale, check out the Living Room,<br />
Metis, Hu’u or Ku De Ta. All these places have<br />
great atmospheres, and exceptional wine and<br />
drink lists.<br />
BEST PLACE TO PARTY WITH THE GANG:<br />
Almost anywhere along Jalan Legian is<br />
fun. I enjoy Double Six, as it’s located right on<br />
the beach and has live DJs spinning most days of<br />
the week.<br />
MUST-BUY (MONEY NO OBJECT!): Treat<br />
yourself to a couple of nights at the Legian<br />
Bali, with a few days at their world-class spa.<br />
Trust me, you will never want to leave.<br />
MUST-BUY GIFTS: Check out the local<br />
markets, especially those in Ubud.<br />
INTERNATIONAL ADVENTURES<br />
Making offerings<br />
to the gods<br />
FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
CBD 15km from<br />
Denpasar’s Ngurah<br />
Rai Airport<br />
Travel time Kuta<br />
Beach is around 10<br />
mins by car<br />
Taxi About<br />
IDR30,000 (S$4.35)<br />
Shuttle bus<br />
Most hotels offer<br />
complimentary<br />
pick-up<br />
ON THE GO<br />
1. Taxi Get your<br />
hotel to order one<br />
for you and try your<br />
best to arrange a<br />
return trip.<br />
2. Hired car The only<br />
way to go beyond<br />
the city and into the<br />
villages. Hiring a<br />
driver only costs<br />
a little more.<br />
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