august-2011

KIT 

CHAN 

Singapore’s singing icon 

gives us the scoop on 

her big comeback 

EXPLORE! 

Summer highs 

in Osaka 

Taiwan’s favourite 

weekend playground 

Hangzhou’s 

ancient heart 

Singapore catches 

the party fever 

FROM 

DAWN 

’TIL DUSK 

HIGH QUAY 

Eat, play, sleep 

at Auckland’s 

Viaduct Harbour 

EVENTS /// PROFILES /// FOOD /// GADGETS /// PLACES

Experience 5 attractions 

in a single ride! 

Singapore Cable Car 

Sentosa Island 

Asia’s First Cable Car Museum 

The Jewel Box 

Mount Faber Park 

THE ICONIC ATTRACTION 

Singapore Cable Car 

An iconic attraction in itself, 

the new Singapore Cable 

Car presents bird’s eye view 

of Singapore’s city, the harbour, 

and Sentosa Island. Photo 

opportunities are abundant 

with the cabin’s 360° panoramic 

windows. Equipped with a level 

walk-in for easy access for 

wheelchair and baby pram, the 

8-seater cabin is also fi tted with 

a touch-screen multi-lingual 

infotainment system. 

Double the pleasure as your 

ticket gains you admission 

into Sentosa Island, as 

well as Asia’s First Cable 

Car Museum. 

Alight at Mount Faber Station, 

to visit Mount Faber Park, 

one of the oldest hilltop parks 

in Singapore and also a popular 

tourist destination. Take a 

stroll amidst this haven of 

greenery and drop by The 

Jewel Box, fondly known 

as Singapore’s Iconic Hilltop 

Destination, a scenic place 

with different dining options to 

choose from. 

Alight at HarbourFront MRT station, proceed to Exit B towards HarbourFront Centre. 

Cross the link bridge (beside KFC) to get to the Cable Car station at HarbourFront Tower Two. 

Operating Hours Daily 

Cable car: 8.45am - 10pm l Museum: 8.45am - 5.30pm 

The Jewel Box, 109 Mount Faber Road, Singapore 099203 l 6377 9688 l www.mountfaber.com.sg 

• Dining • Entertainment • Events • Sky Dining TM • Shopping • Museum 

• Attraction Rides • Tours • Transport • Attraction Management

PHOTOS (TOP-BOTTOM): ANNE LOH; DANIEL M. SHIH; HARYATI MAHMOOD 

COVER STYLIST: JEREMY TAN; HAIR: NIGEL (PASSION SALON); MAKEUP: ANDY LEE USING CHANEL; KIT CHAN IS WEARING ALLDRESSEDUP A/W 2011 

36 

Explore Yongfu 

Temple in the Fei Lai 

Feng Scenic Area 

11 

Good cocktails go 

hand in hand with 

good nosh 

50 

Hang with the 

locals in Kenting 

CONTENTS 

AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2011 

TAKE OFF 

002 welcome note 

005 events 

009 10 minutes with... 

Brendon Fernandez 

011 GOOD TASTE bar food 

goes up a notch 

014 gadget fi le stylish 

laptops not just for fun 

017 from dusk ’til dawn 

on Auckland’s 

Viaduct Harbour 

018 well + good all the 

beauty help you need 

021 ensuite castaway on 

Phuket’s coconut island 

022 disappearing asia 

Manila’s last charmers 

068 brain teasers 

40-question quiz 

IN THE AIR 

WITH JETSTAR 

071 jetstar asia news 

072 jetstar asia fan club 

075 international adventures 

098 where we fl y 

100 when we fl y 

103 your wellbeing onboard 

/ did you know? 

COVER PHOTO: 

MARK LAW 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

CRUISE 

CONTROL 

24 PEOPLE 

Singaporean songbird Kit Chan 

spreads her wings 

30 GO GUIDE 

We recommend must-dos 

during Singapore’s National 

celebrations and F1 Grand Prix 

36 MY JOURNEY 

The ancient heart of Hangzhou 

still wields its magic 

42 HUB 

Bangkok has an inimitable 

style of her own — and these 

entrepreneurs are the reason 

50 ADRENALINE 

Frolic in Taiwan’s most southern 

point — Kenting National Park 

59 HOT SPOT 

Osaka offers up a different 

enjoyment in summer 

64 IN FOCUS 

Resorts are going green with 

their guests’ comfort in mind 

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WELCOME NOTE 

We’ve got loads of good news to share in this issue! Firstly, Jetstar Asia 

Airways’ sister airline Jetstar Airways was voted by travellers as the Skytrax 

Best Low-Cost Airline Australia/Pacifi c as well as the second-best Low-Cost 

Airline in the world. Following on that are the exciting announcements 

that we are starting fl ights from Singapore to Ningbo (see news page 71) from 9 

September, to Beijing (originating in Melbourne) from 24 November and to Hanoi from 

15 December. Also, due to increasing demand from our passengers, we are upping 

the frequency of services to Ho Chi Minh City, Taipei, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Bali 

and Jakarta. 

To help you make the most of those extra fl ights to Taipei, we’ve taken the 

opportunity to feature the holiday playground of the local Taiwanese — Kenting. Ever 

since the idol drama Wayward Kenting and movie Cape No. 7 were screened, this 

seaside spot on the southernmost tip of the Taiwanese peninsula has been a magnet 

for fans; we tell you what other attractions you can enjoy on page 50. The other 

summer spot to hit is Osaka; fi nd the best ways to appreciate this season on page 59. 

August and September are very busy months for Singapore and Singaporeans, not 

least because the nation is celebrating her 46th birthday and the F1 Grand Prix returns 

to her shores. On our cover, we have Singapore’s favourite singer, Kit Chan, whose 

impressive singing chops have seen her win numerous awards as well as star in stage 

musicals like Snow.Wolf.Lake, Forbidden City: Portrait of an Empress and The Legend. 

We fi nd out about her upcoming plans on page 24. 

In this Singapore issue, we also urge visiting revellers to partake in other events as 

well, and to try some perfectly located new restaurants (page 30). 

Things in Bangkok are looking up — we introduce you to some of the city’s most 

stylish people and their very cool and modern projects on page 42. At the other 

spectrum, let me share with you the rural and historic joys of Hangzhou’s old city, 

discovered on a recent whirlwind trip (page 36). 

And for all of us who believe in leaving as little a carbon footprint as possible while 

on holiday, we’ve spoken to hotels and resorts for insight on how they’re doing their 

part to ensure sustainability for the future, on page 64. 

Follow the magazine team on Twitter @JetstarAsiaMag and be our fan on Facebook 

to check out what we’re doing. And visit jetstarmag.com for the online magazine’s tips 

when researching your next holiday. 

Also, be the fi rst to know about Jetstar’s extra-special sale fares by signing up as 

a JetMail member on Jetstar.com. For your convenience, 

Jetstar departs from Changi Airport’s Terminal 1. 

Enjoy the fl ight and have a good trip. 

Anne Loh 

Editor 

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AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2011 

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AUGUST- 

SEPTEMBER 

RUMBLE IN 

THE CITIES 

SUMMER FIESTA 

’TIL 31 AUG, OSAKA 

Enjoy entertaining performances 

from jazz to stand-up comedy at this 

free event held at Minoh Park. Be 

mesmerised by over 4,000 candles 

illuminating the entire park in the 

evening, lending it a romantic glow. 

Call +81 (72) 723 0649 for details. 

DON’T 

MISS 

12-16 AUG 

SANUR VILLAGE 

FESTIVAL 

BALI 

Soak up 

the marine 

life themed 

festivities at 

this fun family 

event on Sanur 

beach. Enjoy the 

traditional dance 

performances, 

water sports 

action and food. 

EVENTS /// PROFILES /// FOOD /// GADGETS /// PLACES 

29 SEP- 

3 OCT 

ZUOYING WANNIAN 

FOLKLORE FESTIVAL 

KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN 

Participate in exciting treasure hunts and 

enriching historical tours held around 

Lotus Lake. 

Tel: +886 (7) 336 6774. 

KRIDAYA 2011 

3-7 AUG, JAKARTA 

This cultural showcase celebrates 

Indonesian arts and handicrafts. 

Look out for fashion shows and 

live music performances in the 

packed programme. 

Jakarta Convention Centre, tel: +62 

(21) 489 6942 or 472 1563. 

HIGH FLYERS 

Kite-fl ying enthusiast Cheong 

Chun Ti tells us about indoor 

kite fl ying, the latest trend at 

this year’s NTUC Income Kite 

Festival in Singapore. 

SO WHAT’S INDOOR KITING? 

It’s fl ying a stunt kite in an 

enclosed environment [devoid 

of moving air]. The kite fl yer 

creates ‘apparent wind’ by 

moving his/her body and hands 

to fi ll the kite’s sail with wind 

to generate lift and momentum. 

DESCRIBE HOW YOU CHOOSE 

YOUR KITES. WHAT TECHNIQUES 

DO YOU APPLY TO KEEP THE 

KITE BUOYANT? 

I choose kites based on their 

fl ight performance. A common 

factor that affects the kite’s 

climb and glide is the sail-toweight 

ratio. As for buoyancy, 

the best indicator is line 

tension. Having a good feel of 

the tension allows the fl yer to 

read the wind condition. 

WHAT DO YOU HOPE THE 

FESTIVAL WILL ACHIEVE? 

I hope the festival helps in 

raising awareness on kiting 

among the general public. 

The NTUC Income Kite Festival 

is a free event held ’til 4 Sep, 

at Toa Payoh HDB Hub, ION 

Orchard and Marina Bay. 

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WORLD GOURMET FESTIVAL 

5-11 SEP BANGKOK 

The Four Seasons Hotel will once 

again host this annual Gourmet 

Festival, where world-renowned 

chefs will cook up sumptuous feasts 

and divulge their cooking tips by way 

of intimate cooking classes. 

Tel: +66 (2) 126 8866. 

27 SEP-5 OCT 

NINE EMPEROR GODS FESTIVAL 

PENANG 

Be amazed as death-defying stunts like fi re 

walking ceremonies are showcased during the 

festival and watch devotees release numerous 

colourful fl oats into the sea. 

006 

Chef Ivo Adam, 

Seven Ascona 

Restaurant, 

Switzerland 

DON’T 

MISS 

15 -20 SEP 

QIANTANG 

RIVER TIDAL 

BORE WATCHING 

FESTIVAL 

HANGZHOU 

Watch prosurfers 

ride the 

massive waves 

when the annual 

tidal bore hits 

the Qiantang 

river, coinciding 

with the Mid- 

Autumn Festival. 

FIVB WORLD 

GRAND PRIX FINALS 

24-28 AUG, MACAU 

Catch the exhilarating fi nals of the 

women’s volleyball World Grand 

Prix held at the prodigious Macau 

East Asian Games Dome. 

Details at sport.gov.mo 

BOOK NOW 

UBUD WRITERS & 

READERS FESTIVAL 

5-9 OCT, BALI 

Get intimate with 80 

international writers, including 

American writer Alice Sebold, as 

they converge to inspire in the 

name of literary expression. 

HONG KONG CRICKET 

SIXES 2011 

29-30 OCT, HONG KONG 

Cheer on your favourite of the 

eight teams as they compete at 

the Kowloon Cricket Club. Details 

at hkca.cricket.org 

Vocado from Sweden 

SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL 

A CAPPELLA FESTIVAL 

1-30 OCT, SINGAPORE 

This month-long festival will 

feature a cappella groups from 

around the world. 

IMAGES: MACAU SPORT DEVELOPMENT BOARD (FIVB WORLD GRAND PRIX FINALS), GRANT MACINTYRE (UBUD WRITERS AND 

READERS FESTIVAL), STANLEY LUK (HONG KONG CRICKET SIXES 2011), ALEX SASSARAK (VOCADO)

INTERVIEW: ANNE LOH PHOTOGRAPHY ALLAN TAN/3THREESTUDIO 

10 MINUTES 

WITH... 

BRENDON 

FERNANDEZ 

The thespian and recent docuhost 

tells us about appearing in 

Toy Factory Production’s Equus, 

about a boy who blinds the horses 

he loves 

TELL US ABOUT YOUR ROLE OF 

PSYCHIATRIST MARTIN DYSART 

IN EQUUS. 

Every character in this play is 

important but Dysart speaks the 

most. Much is left to the audience 

to discover to whom he’s talking. 

There’s both happiness and despair 

— the play is about human emotion 

— you’ll experience both when the 

characters live out their lives. 

WHAT DO YOU THINK IT IS 

ABOUT EQUUS THAT MAKES IT A 

TIMELESS STORY? 

It’s a story about children. Why does 

a boy suddenly turn violent, against 

society, against his parents? Are 

people just born evil? Have we, as 

modern people, lost our ability to 

feel passion? Why does one go from 

extreme love to extreme violence? 

All these questions and more beg to 

be answered. 

HOW TRUE TO THE ORIGINAL IS 

THE TOY FACTORY VERSION? 

We are faithful to the text, which is 

well written and strong. With our 

young cast, there’s a new kind of 

physicality and youthful energy. 


WHAT IS IT LIKE WORKING WITH 

UP-AND-COMING DIRECTOR, 

RAYANN CONDY? [BRENDON AND 

RAYANN ARE AN ITEM] 

I have worked with her as an actor; 

now I’m working with her as my 

director. She has a lot of knowledge 

about the theatre and has been 

formally trained, whereas I have 

not been. 

YOU RECENTLY TRAVELLED 

THROUGH 11 CITIES FOR CHANNEL 

NEWSASIA’S THE ASIAN CENTURY. 

WHAT WERE YOUR IMPRESSIONS? 

I discovered that Bandung has a 

fantastic music scene. I love having 

coffee on the streets of Ho Chi Minh 

I WOULD LOVE TO PLAY 

THE CAPTAIN OF THE 

STARSHIP ENTERPRISE 

STAR 

TREKKIE 

While Brendon 

was doing 

research for 

his role, he 

discovered 

that both 

Leonard Nimoy 

(‘Spock’) and 

George Takei 

(‘Sulu’) have 

played the 

role of Martin 

Dysart before. 

City for less than a dollar. I made 

friends with the children beside the 

Tonle Sap in Phnom Penh. And in 

Taipei, young people are fi nding 

creative ways of doing business. 

WE HEAR YOU’RE QUITE THE FAN 

OF WORLD OF WARCRAFT. DOES 

THAT HELP YOU IN YOUR ACTING? 

Actually, it’s the other way round; 

my acting helps me be a better WoW 

player. This was my thesis topic! 

Equus is on 25 August - 3 

September at Drama Centre 

Theatre, National Library. Advisory: 

R18 (contains nudity and mature 

themes). Tickets from sistic.com.sg 

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WORDS: AIMEE CHAN PHOTOGRAPHY: HARYATI MAHMOOD 

GOOD TASTE 

BEYOND 

PEANUTS 

We want more from the bar snack 

menu than just wings and assorted 

nuts. Here are some places that 

serve real food with their cocktails 

1 

REASON TO TIPPLE 

The always-daring Ryan Clift, 

chef and owner of Tippling 

Club in Singapore, is renowned for 

his creative and playful culinary 

offerings. So it makes sense that 

Tippling Terrace — his alfresco bar 

— has an equally innovative menu 

of bar snacks to match its summer 

cocktails. There’s no pre-packaged 

or reheated frozen food here. The 

entire Tippling team of bar and 

kitchen have worked together 

to concoct tasty snacks to tempt 

the palate. Think confi t duck bao, 

truffl e risotto and polenta fries with 

homemade ketchup. Wash these 

down with signature cocktails such 

as Hello Mother (Ketel One vodka, 

Burmese citrus, Burmese honey 

and bitters) and you’ve got the 

perfect combo. 

WHAT MAKES THE TIPPLING CLUB 

SNACKS DISTINCTIVE? 

It’s classic snacks but done with a 

signature Ryan Clift twist; this is our 

point of difference from other bar 

snacks. They are made fresh and from 

scratch. We maintain the highest 

standards by making everything by 

CLOCKWISE FROM 

TOP LEFT: Confit 

duck bao; Hello 

Mother cocktail; 

truffle risotto; 

polenta fries 

INSET: Ryan Clift 


hand, not using food out of packets 

and thrown in the fryer. 

HOW SHOULD THE SNACKS 

BE EATEN? 

They are designed to be shared and 

enjoyed with a group of friends in a 

casual atmosphere. 

HOW IS CONCEPTUALISING A BAR 

SNACK MENU DIFFERENT FROM A 

RESTAURANT MENU? 

Bar snacks should be things that are 

tasty and complement the cocktails. 

They should also be affordable 

for everyone. 

WHAT MAKES THE PERFECT 

BAR SNACK? 

Good variation. They should be 

hearty and complete the experience 

of drinking cocktails with friends. 

Our snacks whet the appetite for 

more cocktails. 

8D Dempsey Rd, Singapore, 

tel: +65 6475 2217 

011


2 

ARTS LOUNGE 

Clean, white, 

geometric 

silhouettes coupled 

with soft lighting, chillout 

music and choice 

artworks make Hôtel 

de la Paix the hippest 

hotel in Siem Reap. The 

Meric restaurant has 

helped bring world-class 

fi ne dining to the stilldeveloping 

city. So it’s 

no surprise that its Arts 

Lounge makes for one of the coolest 

hangouts in town with some of the 

most delectable food. 

With lounge beds that swing 

tantalisingly from the ceiling, Arts 

Lounge is a destination in itself. A 

haven for locals and tourists, the 

place gets the balance of groove plus 

relaxation just right. 

Chef Bryan Gardner (formerly of 

the Meadowood Resort team who 

were recognised with two muchcoveted 

Michelin stars) has focused 

The Snacks Menu on gourmet 

burgers. The Teriyaki, The Mezze 

and The Hôtel De La Paix always go 

down a treat with a cool beverage. 

“We use homemade bread and other 

ingredients fresh from the market in 

all of our products,” says Christian de 

Boer, director of sales and marketing. 

“Also, the staff receive a special 

burger training course so they are 

able to make the ‘perfect burger’.” 

The drinks are a cheeky mix of 

old world meets new, such as the 

Khmer cucumber martini and Khmer 

rice brandy. 

Hôtel de la Paix, Sivutha Blvd, 

Siem Reap, Cambodia, 

tel: +855 (63) 966 000 

012 

SUPRIYA SINGH, 

TRAVELLER 

“ I never 

liked foie 

gras until 

I tried it 

at Mozaic, 

and 

now I’m 

obsessed! ” 

3 

THE LOUNGE AT MOZAIC 

Sophisticated but with the 

requisite chill-factor that is 

so Balinese, The Lounge at Mozaic 

boasts live music, Oriental-inspired 

interiors and a delicious array of 

food delights. Chef Chris Salans 

has created a menu of tapas-sized 

modern French cuisine with an 

Asian twist, a “recreation of Mozaic 

restaurant’s cuisine, but presented 

in small portions or trilogies [small 

portions of three different dishes on 

each plate]”, says Salans. Delicacies 

like foie gras mousse with apple 

sorbet and sesame or cuttlefi sh, 

salak and pineapple in yuzu dressing 

are accessible to everyone. For the 

particularly high-minded, there’s a 

caviar menu. 

Jln Raya Sanggingan, Ubud, Bali, 

tel: +62 (361) 975 768 

COOL ARTS AND 

DELECTABLE FOOD 

4 

LILY 

The chicest place in Hong 

Kong for a late-night 

beverage and bite is the Parisianstyle 

Lily. The supper club-inspired 

bar is cosy, making for an exclusive 

feel. The sumptuous food here is 

served until 2am and has made Lily 

famous around the island. French 

fried quail, Baja fi sh mini taco and 

New England lobster roll continue 

the elegant 1900s theme of the entire 

establishment. Coupled with classic 

cocktails such as elderfl ower siesta 

and pineapple-mint julep, this is the 

place to don your cocktail dress and 

fi nest threads and live it up in Lan 

Kwai Fong. 

6/F LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham St, 

Central, Hong Kong 

tel: +852 2810 6166


GADGET FILE 

NOTE 

WORTHY 

Here are our picks of the most 

stylish new notebooks for those 

who want to do more than just surf 

No longer just a utilitarian business 

assistant, laptops are now the 

ultimate accessory. Whether you’re 

entering a conference room or 

watching movies with friends, a sexy 

and stylish notebook always 

makes turning on your gadget 

that bit more pleasurable. 

1 

ACER ICONIA DUO 

There’s no need to compromise 

on portability just because you want 

a bigger screen. The ICONIA DUO 

not only allows you to spread out 

with multiple windows, but its dual 

touch Gorilla Glass screens will also 

impress. Where the keyboard would 

normally be is a second screen. 

S$1,998, acer.com.sg 

2 

DELL ALIENWARE M14X 

Designed to maximise your 

gaming experience, this 14-in model 

weighs less than 2.9kg. There’s 

full-voltage, second-generation 

four- and two-core Intel Core i CPUs, 

an optical disk drive and updated 

graphics featuring the NVIDIA 

GeForce GT 555M. S$2,299, 

dell.com.sg 

014 

3 

PANASONIC 

TOUGHBOOK F9 

With its in-built handle, this 

notebook’s case is rugged enough, 

so there’s no need for an ugly laptop 

bag. At only 1.6kg, it’s practically 

featherweight. Despite its portability, 

all the key features are still available 

— Intel Core i5 processor, 320 GB 

HDD and a 14-in HD screen. S$2,999, 

panasonic.com.sg/toughbook 

3 

4 

1 

2 

ASUS EEE PAD 

TRANSFORMER 

This novel tablet-cum-laptop looks so 

intriguing it will have people talking. 

The optional QWERTY keyboard 

docking station can be attached or 

removed at will, allowing the notebook 

to become a tablet. As a pad, it has a 

mini HDMI, MicroSD expansion slot and 

an audio jack. From S$699; asus.com 

4 

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FROM DAWN 

’TIL DUSK 

QUAY NOTES 

Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour is 

the step-off point for many of the 

city’s must-dos 

9am: Pop downstairs from the 

stylish Sebel Suites (85-89 Customs 

St West, tel: +64 (9) 978 4000) and 

kick-start the day with coffee at the 

Middle East-inspired Mecca 

(85-87 Customs St West, tel: +64 

(9) 358 1093). 

10am: Hang on tight with Auckland 


Jet Boat Tours (0508 255 382, 

from New Zealand) for a thrilling 

40-minute blast around the 

harbour. You’ll know why the boat 

is dubbed the ‘Scream Machine’. 

11am: Explore Auckland’s seagoing 

heritage at the fascinating New 

Zealand Maritime Museum (cnr 

Quay and Hobson Sts, tel: +64 (9) 

373 0800). If museums don’t rock 

your boat, fi nd out why Miley Cyrus 

and Lindsay Lohan have both worn 

the breezy, ultra-feminine designs 

of Trelise Cooper (Princes Wharf, 

147 Quay St, tel: +64 (9) 366 1964). 

12.30pm: It’s time for a leisurely 

lunch of New Zealand seafood at 

the chic Soul Bar & Bistro (Viaduct 

Harbour, tel: +64 (9) 356 7249). 

Recent visitors Jay Z and Beyoncé 

CLOCKWISE: Set sail on 

the Pride of Auckland; 

John Dory dish from 

Soul Bar & Bistro; 

Snapdragon lounge 

GEELING, 

MANAGER, 

SOUL BAR & BISTRO 

“ 

The glow 

from the 

setting 

sun, the 

contented 

slap of 

super 

yachts 

tethered 

on the 

water, and 

the perfect 

cocktail; 

the 

Viaduct 

can make 

you feel 

like a 

billionaire 

” 

enjoyed the snapper and John Dory. 

3.15pm: Ease into a leisurely 

90-minute sail on the Pride of 

Auckland (Viaduct Harbour, tel: +64 

(9) 359 5987). Ask the friendly crew 

if you can take the helm or help with 

the sailing. 

6.30pm: Experience the best of New 

Zealand’s emerging craft breweries 

at Andrew Andrew (Princes Wharf, 

201 Quay St, tel: +64 (9) 377 

0040). Anything from Yeastie 

Boys, Croucher’s or Emerson’s will 

defi nitely be worth trying. 

7.30pm: Chefs working in the open 

kitchen of The Food Store (Market 

Plc, Viaduct Harbour, tel: +64 (9) 

377 0125) are simultaneously 

screened on fl at-screen TVs to 

diners, but the excellent food is 

not at all gimmicky. Try the Akaroa 

salmon from New Zealand’s South 

Island, or the Polynesian-style raw 

fi sh salad. 

9pm: It’s cocktail time in 

Snapdragon’s (204 Quay St, 

tel: +64 (9) 357 6147) elegant retrothemed 

upstairs lounge. Secure 

a spot on the balcony to watch 

the Viaduct’s nightly 

metamorphosis into Auckland’s 

favourite after-dark hotspot. 

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UP, UP AND AWAY 

We speak to Gladys Cheng, owner of 

beauty concept store Jet Concepts, 

about protecting and improving our 

skin in spite of frequent travel 

WHAT DO YOU DO BEFORE 

AND AFTER A TRIP TO PREP 

AND RESTORE? 

I like to prep my skin with a Jet Cell 

Restore treatment before travelling. 

The treatment uses LED light to 

recharge cells in my skin, thus giving 

it the energy to battle harsh climatic 

changes. A must-bring for me while 

travelling is the Jet Purple Peel which 

helps remove dirt on the surface of 

my skin due to pollution. Upon my 

return, I like to go for a Jet Pure Hal 

treatment to further unclog my pores, 

stimulate lymphatic drainage and 

infuse oxygen into my skin. 

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WELL + GOOD 

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WITH ONBOARD RESTRICTIONS, 

WHAT CAN ONE DO TO HELP THE 

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Bring a small bottle of moisturiser or 

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hourly intervals to hydrate skin. 

HOW DO WE GET TO CELEBRATE 

SINGAPORE’S NATIONAL DAY IN A 

SPECIAL WAY? 

The Jet Purple Facial will be priced 

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Singapore’s 46th birthday. There’ll 

also be a 20% discount on the Jet 

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BEAUTY BY NATURE 

This gem of a shop has just opened 

at VivoCity. Specialising in botanicalbased 

products, Beauty by Nature 

is where you’ll fi nd international 

names such as French brands Phyto, 

Lierac, Nuxe and Le Petit Olivier; New 

Zealand brand evolu; and Australian 

home and body range from Ecoya. 

You can have a hair and scalp plus 

skin analysis on site to get immediate 

recommendations for the best care. 

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Walk, tel: +65 6376 9980 

BEAUTY EMPORIUM AT HOUSE 

More than just a beauty retail outlet, 

Beauty Emporium at House allows 

you to get trimmed, polished and 

buffed — ready to hit the fashionable 

party strips and cool sundowner 

beaches — with Strip (waxing and 

IPL rooms), Browhaus (brow and lash 

grooming) and spa esprit all under 

the one roof. As well as cult skincare 

like SCO (Skincare Options) and Malin 

+ Goetz from New York, we’re taken 

with the DIY Bar. 

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WORDS: ANNE LOH

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WORDS: BARRY DANIEL PHOTOS: THE VILLAGE COCONUT ISLAND 

ENSUITE 

COCONUT 

CAPRICE 

Step off the 24/7 ferry onto 

Koh Maprao off the east coast 

of Phuket for a castaway fantasy 

RE-JUVENATE 

A short walk from The Village Coconut Island Resort brings you to 

the Jindarin Beach Club & Resort’s Ancient Thai Spa & Wellness 

Center (below) with thatched-roofed spa and massage cottages on a 

verdant hillside overlooking the sea. It’s the ideal place to relax. 

RE-CHARGE 

The resort and island itself offer 

an unspoiled haven for outdoor 

activities to keep aspiring 

castaways fi t and active. Hiking and 

biking along little tracks through 

the tropical foliage, taking in the 

local Muslim village, are perfect 

ways to see the island. 


RE-BOUND 

If you really have to get off your 

castaway island, perhaps the best 

way to see the ocean and enjoy 

the refreshing sea breeze is to 

hire a Hobie Cat boat. You can sail 

to a number of nearby islands for 

leisurely picnics and have some 

fun exploring before heading back. 

RE-FILL 

Between Coconut Island and Laem 

Hin pier on the mainland is the Pear 

Cru Wit fl oating seafood restaurant 

where the catch of the day is still 

swimming beneath your seat just 

minutes before it’s served. Locals and 

visitors alike love the great value and 

authenticity to be found here. 

All these activities can be booked at the resort’s Reception. 

The Village Resort Coconut Island, 51/7 Moo 6, Koh Kaew, A Muang, 

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EVENTS /// PROFILES /// PLACES /// FOOD /// GADGETS 

Manila’s occult peddlers offer 

unusual cures for the problems of 

everyday life 

On a bustling streetside in downtown 

Manila, Manang Harmin reveals a 

rather unusual way to capture a 

woman’s heart. “Just before midnight, 

pour some oil into this while 

whispering her name,” she instructs, 

pointing to a tiny vial containing a 

gnarled, twisted tree root. “In the 

morning, you should fi nd a way to put 

some of this oil on her. She must not 

know you are doing this, otherwise 

the spell won’t work.” 

Harmin owns a stall right beside 

a massive Spanish-era church, at 

the heart of the centuries-old district 

of Quiapo. In her tiny store made of 

wooden planks, she displays a huge 

array of objects whose purpose is far 

from anything we might call ‘normal 

use’. One of these, a bottle containing 

a wooden cross, pine leaves and 

seeds, offers protection from bodily 

harm. Another curious item is a dried 

stingray’s tail, believed to be the only 

effective weapon against a dreaded 

bloodsucking monster of Philippine 

folklore, the aswang. 

Unbelievable as this merchandise 

might seem to foreigners, Harmin 

has been in business here for more 

than 35 years, offering supernatural 

solutions to the problems of life. She 

came courtesy of her mother. “Like 

government recently sent policemen 

me she was a peddler of ‘special’ 

to clear out their stalls, many of 

LEDESMA 

V. 

objects, as was her mother and her 

the cops turned out to be regular 

LESTER 

grandmother”, she admits. 

customers. “As long as people need 

Sadly, it seems her generation 

us, we’ll still be around,” affi rms 

PHOTOS: & 

will be the last dabbling in this trade 

Harmin. For how long, though, not 

is a tindera ng anting-anting — an for this family. Harmin has neither 

even she can tell. 

WORDS 

022 

DISAPPEARING 

ASIA 

A CHARMED 

LIVING 

occult peddler, one of nine with 

shops in this sprawling church plaza. 

In this day and age, her kind stands 

out as a rather incongruous feature in 

a seemingly modern city. 

Although it might be easy to 

dismiss Harmin as a relic of this 

country’s pre-colonial pagan past, 

her expertise is very much in demand 

by Filipinos. Not surprisingly, 

many of her regular customers are 

policemen and soldiers, whose jobs 

often put them in the company of 

danger. She imports these items 

from the neighbouring provinces, 

but her knowledge of using them 

BETTER 

TO BE 

SAFE 

Lucky charms 

have been 

around for 

ages — every 

belief has one. 

It’s a question 

of whether you 

believe it will 

work for you. 

Manang Harmin 

enchants a customer 

with her products; 

BELOW: bottled charms 

husband nor children to pass on her 

occult arts to, and when she retires, 

it will be up to her fellow vendors 

to continue the doling out charmed 

solutions. Quiapo’s occult peddlers 

may be endangered, but they won’t 

die out anytime soon. When the

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PEOPLE 

Back in the mid-1990s, 

when Singapore’s music 

industry was still very 

much operating within its 

shores, a young singer surprised 

everyone when she broke into the 

well-established and 

seriously competitive 

Mando- and Cantopop 

markets of Taiwan and 

Hong Kong. This was Kit 

Chan, then only in her 

20s, whose Mandarin 

album Heartache became a big 

success in Taiwan in 1994 and 

whose performance opposite Hong 

Kong pop star Jacky Cheung in his 

musical Snow.Wolf.Lake in 1997 

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Finding 

her 

Voice 

Veteran Singaporean songstress Kit Chan has 

done it: she’s fl own the nest of a big record 

company, struck out on her own — and 

is having an amazing time 

WORDS ELAINE EE PHOTOGRAPHY MARK LAW PHOTOGRAPHY 

sealed her breakthrough in 

those markets. 

The rest, as they say, is history. 

For the next 10 years, Kit’s career 

went from strength to strength, 

as she recorded more albums, in 

She broke into the 

competitive Taiwan and 

Hong Kong markets 

Mandarin, English and Cantonese, 

performed in more concerts 

and musicals, acted in TV series 

and — perhaps what she is most 

recognised for in Singapore — was 

the voice of a widely broadcasted 

Singaporean song “Home”, 

written to celebrate the country’s 

independence. In 2004, she took 

a much-publicised break from the 

music and entertainment industry. 

Kit stayed away from the 

industry for six years. But 

they were six formative years, 

nevertheless, as she tried 

her hand at a corporate job, 

dabbled in creative projects 

and searched her soul. When 

she returned to the scene last year 

— with a best-selling Mandarin 

musical, December Rain — and 

this year released her album 

Reinterpreting in January, and 

STYLIST: JEREMY TAN; HAIR: NIGEL (PASSION SALON); MAKEUP: ANDY LEE USING CHANEL; KIT CHAN IS WEARING ALLDRESSEDUP A/W 2011

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was the executive producer of an 

extended, multi-artist version of 

“Home”, she was a diff erent person. 

She had set up her own record label, 

Banshee Empire, and was now out 

there forging the next era of her 

career on her own. 

“For the fi rst time,” says Kit, “I 

am free from a big record company. 

Being a singer feels like a new 

thing again and there are 

so many things that I didn’t 

know I knew and things 

I never thought I needed 

to know. It’s frustrating 

when you run into a wall 

or when things aren’t going well, 

but in the end you emerge feeling 

quite exhilarated and energised. 

I appreciate that because before, 

with a record company, I felt like I 

was being put through a washing 

machine. Now, I feel like I’m doing 

artisanal work, and it feels great. 

“Having my own label is quite 

amazing,” she continues. “Banshee 

Empire was the name of my singing 

group in secondary school! Back 

then we were a group of seven girls 

called Banshee, and I remember 

saying when we graduated that 

I wanted to have my own record 

company one day and I was going to 

call it Banshee Empire. Friends who 

grew up with me are very thrilled 

“Now, I feel like I’m 

doing artisanal work, 

and it feels great” 

and proud that I’ve done it; in a way 

they are happier to see my little 

label on the back of my CD than to 

see me do a big show. When you 

are going on 40 as I am and 

see your dream come to fruition, 

it’s fantastic.” 

Reinterpreting is an album of 

covers, Kit’s renditions of beloved 

songs that she chose herself, 

PEOPLE // 

released under her own label. “It 

started out as a very wilful thing. I 

just sat and wrote down on a piece 

of paper the songs I always wanted 

to sing that weren’t mine. That’s 

how 70% of the album was formed. 

I dedicated some of the songs to 

important people in my life, such 

as “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” 

to my best friend of nearly 

30 years and “Zhui” to my 

boyfriend because he has 

been hoping from the day we 

met that I will one day sing 

it to him,” she says with a 

smile. The album has been 

released in Singapore and Hong 

Kong and is doing so well in the 

Chinese territory that Kit is creating 

a special version just for that 

market, and was in Macau in July 

shooting videos for it. 

“When I was the charge of a 

record company they were always 

making me sing very high notes, 

thinking that the high notes are 

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PEOPLE 

the money notes,” she explains, 

touching on one of the things that 

irked her. “There are people who 

are just KTV singers who judge 

your prowess by how high you 

can belt and I think that for a lot of 

Mandopop that’s also true. I guess 

I should be grateful because it has 

stretched me as singer, but now that 

I am doing my own thing I will not 

subscribe to that. So I have quite 

deliberately not belted on my new 

album at all. I told my producer we 

don’t need to prove anything, and I 

think people get it.” 

So what’s next for this dedicated 

songbird? Well, Kit’s return on her 

own terms 

is no less 

driven 

than 

before, 

and 

already 

she has concerts lined up in 

Singapore (October 2011) and Hong 

Kong (February 2012). Entitled 

Xiang Xiang Kong Jian in Mandarin 

and The Music Room in English, 

these concerts will see Kit treating 

her loyal and solid fan base to old 

favourites as well as songs from her 

new album. “Almost everything 

will be something the audience 

wants to hear, plus a few surprises,” 

she hints. “I also want to do things 

that I don’t usually get to do in my 

normal performance space, so there 

might be something in a diff erent 

language or a diff erent genre. I 

hope it will be a night where people 

deeply experience the music and a 

connection with me. After having 

watched many shows, I realise 

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that the ones I really 

remember are those are 

quite emotive. That’s what 

I hope to create.” The 

Singapore show will 

be performed at the 

Grand Theatre at Marina 

Bay Sands. 

Being able to shape 

and choose her own work 

has been a career- and 

life-changing event. “The 

motivation is diff erent,” 

says Kit. Using the 

universal work model of 

farming as an analogy, she 

elaborates: “Before, I felt 

very much 

Kit’s return on her 

own terms is no less 

driven than before 

like an ox, 

working 

when the 

farmer 

whipped 

me. Now I 

am the farmer and I quite happily 

wake up and work, even when I’m 

xing ku (tired). It’s almost like I’m 

operating on a higher level.” 

And it shows in her music. “It 

has become more natural,” explains 

Kit. “Everything just happens now, 

whereas before I had to make it 

happen. The Hong Kong producer, 

who last worked with me in the 

1990s, said he was surprised at 

how much more relaxed I was. 

Before it sounded like I needed 

eff ort and now it’s eff ortless. It 

makes my work easier too, I just 

do it.” When asked if she feels that 

she has now found her voice, Kit 

nods knowingly and with added 

earnestness, declares: “Yes, I think 

so. Thank you for saying that.” 

Kit Chan in concert 

with Singapore 

Chinese Orchestra, 

as part of Huayi - 

Chinese Festival 

of Arts 2011 

KIT CHAN ON TRAVEL 

CAMBODIA: I was there on a 

trip with World Vision Singapore 

about 10 years ago as their 

youth ambassador with a bunch 

of tertiary students to build 

toilets and playgrounds for kids. 

At the end, they were all more 

appreciative of what they had and 

more sensitive towards others. 

JAPAN: It’s one of the places I 

like to visit best; I never tire of it. 

While Japan is homogenous in a 

way, it is also very diverse. The 

little towns have their local food, 

art and customs that they are very 

proud of. 

NEW ZEALAND: I went there as a 

teenager to perform with the World 

Youth Festival. I met an old man in 

a nursing home called Mr Turner, 

whose words moved me to write 

a song, which I will be performing 

in my concert. The song is called, 

simply, “Mr Turner”. PHOTO: ESPLANADE – THEATRES ON THE BAY

Local

The beautiful modern 

Singapore skyline 

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PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES (LEFT) 

BAYWATCH 

Get into the swing of things as Singapore 

celebrates her 46th birthday in August and 

gears up for the F1 Grand Prix the following 

month. Here’s what else you can do in town 

WORDS LYDIA NG 

As the island gets ready 

to party for two straight 

months, there’s no better 

time to be in Singapore to 

enjoy the best it has to off er. 

FUEL UP 

With Singapore’s colonial past, 

you would expect the island to 

be peppered with places serving 

up Britfare. Well, the latest is the 

quintessentially British eatery The 

Jackson Plan (TJP) conceptualised 

by Beppe de Vito, the man behind 

Il Lido on Sentosa. The 90-seat 

gastrobar is named after Lieutenant 

Philip Jackson, the engineer who 

divided early Singapore into its four 

main districts of Chinatown, Chulia 

(now Little India), Kampong Glam 

and the Eurasian quarter in 1822. 

Behind the traditional dishes is Chef 

Christopher Dougan from Scotland, 

who trained under UK celebrity 

chefs Nigel Haworth and Paul 

Heathcote. Dig into black pudding, a 

sausage made with dried pig’s blood 

(it’s tastier than it sounds!), the very 

tender pork cheek accompanied by 

baked beans made in-house, or the 

hearty, homey fi sherman’s pie. To 

sweeten the palate, try TJP’s version 

of Eton mess (a dessert served at the 

famous school), which is dressed 

with rum-sautéed mango slices and 

gula melaka (palm sugar). And swig 

down a cocktail or two whipped 

GO GUIDE // 

up by Irish barman John Kernan. 

We recommend Pimm’s No 1 cup, 

a delicious alcoholic drink made 

with bitter lemon, Sprite and cut 

fruit. There is also a wicked range of 

English beers. 

To take in the atmosphere of 

being near the F1 race track and 

to enjoy a diff erent view of our 

now very happening Marina 

Bay precinct, what better way to 

unwind, than with small bites and 

drinks at an alfresco tapas bar while 

a band serenades you with easylistening 

Spanish favourites? You 

get all of this at Sol Tasca, a splitlevel 

restaurant located near the 

Esplanade bridge. There are more 

LEFT: The F1 Grand Prix is a 

much-anticipated event; 

TOP: Flying the Singapore flag 

on National Day 

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Wash down your 

food with refreshing 

sangrias and cocktails 

like the Spanish kiss 

than 30 hot and cold tapas made 

from premium Spanish ingredients 

to graze on, like sautéed mussels 

in tangy cream sauce and pimento, 

Manchego cheese and Serrano 

jamon on toast. You’ll fi nd Spain’s 

famous paella on the menu too, of 

course. Wash down your food with 

refreshing sangrias and cocktails, 

like the Spanish kiss, an icy blend of 

gin, juices and sorbet. 

A stone’s throw from the F1 

track is the new and aptly named 

L’Angolo restaurant – l’angolo 

means ‘the corner’ in Italian 

and the eatery is tucked in the 

corner of conservation building 

Maxwell Chambers. Expect robust, 

contemporary Italian fare from 

partner-chef Giuliano Dacasto, who 

honed his skills at Michelin-star 

restaurants in Italy and Gordon 

Ramsay’s Boxwood Café before 

moving here four years ago. Standout 

dishes include blue swimmer 

crabmeat rolls wrapped in sweet 

red and yellow capsicum, and 

Parma ham ravioli with buff alo 

mozzarella. All its pastas are made 

in-house. For mains, savour the 

pan-roasted black cod served with 

pillow of mash potato and porcini 

mushrooms. Enjoy your meal with 

a glass of vino — which maitre d’ 

and sommelier Michele Carbotti, 

who handles the 150 Italian labels 

there, will help you choose. 

TUNE IN 

To get a true taste of Singapore’s 

artistic talents, catch the third 

Singapore Theatre Festival, 

a showcase of works by local 

playwrights. It’s an event that will 

give you the ‘Singapore experience’, 

as artistic director Ivan Heng 

puts it. The founder of W!ld Rice 

(the company behind the festival) 

will also act in Huzir Sulaiman’s 

The Weight of Silk on Skin, 

about a middle-aged man and his 

refl ections on love and loss. Also 

watch Cooling Off Day by Alfi an 

Sa’at, which revolves around the 

recent general elections, and the 

world premiere of Joel Tan’s Family 

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 

Sol Tasca’s olive, anchovy and 

melted brie on toast; apple cake 

and vanilla gelato from L’Angolo; 

The Jackson Plan bar 

GO GUIDE // 

TOP MARQUES 

Two internationally 

renowned clubs are set to 

open at Marina Bay Sands 

this September. Get ready 

to party. 

AVALON 

Opens: 16 September 

To fuel the night race, the 

club has parties planned 

from 21 to 25 September, 

with an exciting line-up 

including the likes of the 

Chemical Brothers, Kele 

of Bloc Party, Boy George 

and the Bloody Beetroots 

Death Crew 77. For more 

information, visit avalon.sg 

PANGAEA 

Opening date to be confi rmed. 

A night out goes upscale 

at this lounge bottle club. 

You’ll have to walk through 

the underwater tunnel from 

The Shoppes at Marina Bay 

Sands before you enter the 

6,000 sq ft club. Details at 

pangaea.sg 

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GO GUIDE 

A new after-hours 

programme called 

The Festival Club has 

been introduced 

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Outing about a young man’s secret, 

which threatens to sever ties with 

his family. A new after-hours 

programme called The Festival 

Club has been introduced to engage 

audience with musical theatre and 

stand-up comedy acts. 

Flautists — and other lovers of 

classical music — can look forward 

to the second edition of the Flute 

Festival, packed with recitals, 

concerts, master classes, workshops 

and even instrument sales. The 

event kicks off with former 

Singapore Symphony Orchestra 

fl autist and organiser Goh Tiong 

Eng on the fl ute with Taiwan’s Tone 

Melody Flute Ensemble and Flute 

Ensemble Singapore in support. 

Renowned soloist William Bennett, 

Professor at the Royal Academy 

of Music, London will play, 

accompanied by a string trio, at the 

gala concert the following night. 

It’s no easy task getting tickets to 

the National Day Parade (you can’t 

buy them) but you can still enjoy 

the songs usually performed at the 

concert. Join music director Low 

Cher Yong and musicians from 

the Marsiling Chinese Orchestra 

for their debut performance of 

a medley of tunes ranging from 

National Day to xin yao songs, a folk 

song-like genre unique to Singapore 

that usually features lyrics about 

life on the island. 

PIT STOP 

Do you have fond memories 

of The Fullerton Hotel when it 

was Singapore’s General Post 

Offi ce? If so, you can share letters, 

photographs, videos, music or 

art that represent your fondest 

memories of the place — it 

could win you a weekend stay 

at its suites or Heritage Room. 

As part of its 10th anniversary 

celebrations, the hotel has 

launched a contest titled Post A 

Memory. Singapore residents 

can drop their entries in the 

traditional red pillar boxes at the 

lobby level of The Fullerton Hotel 

by 5pm on 31 August. 

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 

Flute Festival Singapore; 

the historic façade of the 

Fullerton Hotel; catch 

Charged during the Singapore 

Theatre Festival 

TAKE ME THERE 

THE JACKSON PLAN 

40 Duxton Hill, 

tel: +65 6866 1988, 

thejacksonplan.com 

SOL TASCA 

#01-04, The Fullerton 

Waterboat House, 

3 Fullerton Rd, 

tel: +65 6533 8913 

L’ANGOLO 

#01-03 Maxwell Chambers, 

32 Maxwell Rd, 

tel: +65 6224 0978, 

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MY JOURNEY 

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Poets, artists and scholars 

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WORDS ANNE LOH 

PHOTO: CORBIS

The beauty and 

tranquillity of 

West Lake in the 

early morning 

As the morning mist lifts, 

I step out of my cosy, yet 

spacious room at the only 

village-concept Aman property in 

the world, the Amanfayun, to be 

greeted by a soft-focus landscape 

washed clean by rain in the night. 

In the past, my room used to be a 

farmer’s house and the 14ha resort 

a real-life tea growers’ village – but 

the farmer who used to live in it 

would be hard-pressed to recognise 

the interior now. 

I discover a little stream running 

through the property, which was 

the heart of the village’s life in 

the past, and is still throwing off 

its vaporous mantle in the rising 

humidity of the morning. Crossing 

it via a little stone bridge brings me 

to the stone-paved Fayun Pathway,

PHOTOS: ANNE LOH (MIDDLE), AMANFAYUN (ABOVE) 

The elegant simplicity of an 

Amanfayun suite in a restored 

farmhouse; BELOW: Devotees 

at Lingyin Si’s main courtyard 

As I breathe in the moisture-drenched air, 

the tranquillity is almost palpable 

which runs the length 

of the property and allows 

public access to the seven 

temples that surround 

Amanfayun. 

As I breathe in the 

moisture-drenched air, 

the tranquillity is almost 

palpable. Walking along 

the pathway, the scene 

is made more surreal by 

the sudden sight of a fl ock of snowwhite 

geese frolicking on the banks 

of a dreamy, almost teal-green mini 

lagoon. Newly onboard Amanfayun 

general manager Lukasz Prendke 

calls them “excellent security 

guards”. I wouldn’t want to put 

them to the test. 

The peace ends with a ticket 

booth at the small exit gate of Fayun 

Pathway, where my guide, Felicity, 

who works at the Amanfayun 

front offi ce, leads me through into 

the midst of an absolute sea of 

visitors and devotees, who have 

come to Lingyin Si (Temple of 

Soul’s Retreat), one of the 10 most 

important Buddhist temples in 

China. At the foot of the 209m 

limestone mountain Fei Lai Feng 

(Flown From Afar Peak), after 

which the whole area is named, 

Lingyin Si went through intense 

restoration in the mid-90s so what 

I see is a mixture of original and 

replica fi xtures. This does not stop 

the throngs clutching incense 

sticks and praying for health from 

the Medicine Buddha, or to the 

TEA IS THE LIFE 

I couldn’t leave Hangzhou 

without drinking Longjing 

(Dragon Well) tea. It was 

conferred imperial status 

by Emperor Kangxi, who 

was China’s longest 

reigning monarch, and 

legend has it that the 

emperor only drank tea 

made from leaves picked 

by maidens’ lips. Superior 

grade Longjing is picked 

between Qing Ming Festival 

and before the rains (5-21 

April), and roasted by hand 

to stop oxidation. 

For a sip, visit He Cha Guan 

(The Teahouse), No. 15 

Fayun Nong, tel: +86 (571) 

8797 9556. 

MY JOURNEY // 

Sakyamuni — at 24.8m tall, one 

of the largest wooden statues in 

China — carved from camphor and 

covered with gold leaf. 

I prefer the quieter Yongfu Si 

(Temple of Eternal Bliss), a short 

walk away next door, which is 

much less visited and peaceful as 

a result. It is made up of buildings 

with intimate courtyards up the 

mountainside, and I make my 

way up tiny steps dotted with sage 

Buddhist sayings on little signs 

embedded in the fl owerbeds. From 

the top, on a clear day, you can catch 

a glimpse of the famous West Lake. 

But for a more up-close 

experience of this renowned body 

of water and to fi nd my inner poetic 

inspiration, only a 7am boat tour 

will do. Amanfayun’s booked me 

on one of the fl eet of six-person 

wooden boats operated by the lake 

authority and packed me a tiffi n 

of breakfast treats and thermoses 

of both tea and coff ee. My female 

boatman fi lls me in on the history 

and wildlife as we row under low 

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MY JOURNEY 

The lovers, the lotus 

dancers and the 

“bridge to heaven” in 

Impressions West Lake 

There are many stories surrounding the 

West Lake, most of them largely to do 

with the meeting and parting of lovers 

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bridges around the peaceful inner 

West Lake area, where residents can 

be seen practising their wushu or 

dancercise moves — a peace broken 

only when a speeding cruiser races 

towards some errant fi shermen. 

Once our little boat breaks out 

into the main Outer West Lake 

area, the spell is sadly broken as the 

skyline of the modern Hangzhou 

city appears in the distance. There 

are many stories surrounding the 

West Lake, most of them largely to 

do with the meeting and parting 

of lovers. The 2.6km Su Causeway, 

built by famous poet and Hangzhou 

Governor Su Dongpo during the 

early 11th century, is a case in point. 

Built with dredged mud from the 

lake with willow trees planted on 

its banks, this is a popular walk for 

lovers to take as the belief is that 

they will be together forever if they 

walk to the end of the six bridges. 

This theme of love found and 

lost is the premise of the outdoor 

choreographed theatre epic 

Impression West Lake by directors 

Zhang Yimou, Wang Chaoge and 

Fan Yue, with the haunting musical 

score by Japanese New Age muso 

Kitaro and the main song, Rain, 

sung by singer Zhang Liangying. 

The underwater stage fl oor — 

which makes the cast of 600 look 

like they’re dancing on water — the 

boat play, lighting eff ects, natural 

backdrop of the hills and the jawdroppingly 

amazing ‘bridge of 

heaven’ that rises out of the lake all 

shout what a memorable, only-in- 

China production this is. But it’s the 

human longing in the separation 

scene that lingers on and on. Much 

like how I feel when it is time to 

leave this ‘heaven on earth’. 


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I had a private Tomb Raider 

moment when I braved 

the overgrown vegetation 

and slippery paths at the 

back of Amanfayun to lay 

eyes on six rock Buddha 

carvings dated between 

the 10th to 14th centuries 

which used to number over 

500 — a sight that not 

many visitors get. But I 

think I’ll leave a note of my 

whereabouts next time. 

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Taoguangguanhai Si, 

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(Purity), Faxi Si. Entry into 

the area: CNY45 (additional 

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CNY120/hr, the hotel 

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THETHAIAESTHETIC 

We meet the style mavens behind Bangkok’s oh-so-cool 

new restaurants, bars and hotels 

WORDS CHAWADEE NUALKHAIR PHOTOGRAPHY CEDRIC ARNOLD

The ceiling resembles an undulating 

sky full of rippling silver, but 

Ashley Sutton is scowling. Jumping 

onto a bar stool, he makes another 

adjustment to his kinetic sculpture 

before sitting down to talk again. “This thing 

has been a nightmare,” says the Australian, 

a children’s book author and former miner. 

“I’ve worked on it every day for four months.” 

Ashley Sutton 

Welcome to Clouds, Sutton’s latest 

contribution to Bangkok nightlife and one of a 

host of up-and-coming, trendy establishments 

to emerge in the Thai capital over the past 

few months. Here, eco-consciousness, vodka 

cocktails and pizza merge: “I couldn’t get a 

good pizza in town,” he explains. “I wanted 

a really sexy bar as well. Something really 

clean, with really good food.” 

At Clouds, ecoconsciousness, 

vodka cocktails and 

pizza come together 

HUB // 

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Sudhipanee Yukol 

Plans for the future include a private club 

on Sukhumvit 11, and possible branches of 

his hugely popular fi rst bar, Iron Fairies — 

inspired by his book of the same name — in 

Hong Kong and 

Singapore. “I’ve 

always chosen the 

hard things to do in 

life. I get bored, so I 

like the challenge. I 

love to work.” 

Another budding 

entrepreneur in Thonglor — a residential area 

swiftly becoming a playground for the city’s 

young and wealthy — is Chris Foo, who owns 

a string of well-regarded Belgian beer bars 

called HOBS (House of Beers) and is looking 

to make another splash with Brew, featuring 

beers and ciders from around the world. 

Opened at the end of June, Brew may be the 

biggest beer bar in Thailand, with more than 

LEFT/RIGHT: Garden 

of Dream is modelled 

after a home; HOBS 

stocks Belgian beers 

140 diff erent varieties of beer, plus a menu 

well-stocked with comfort food: “It’s what 

I like to enjoy and what my friends like to 

enjoy when we’re sitting in front of the TV. It’s 

simple food that makes an impact,” he says. 

That sentiment has been taken to heart 

by chef-musician Ranitar Charitkul and 

ex-advertising 

“When we designed this 

restaurant, we wanted it 

to be like our apartment 

more than a restaurant” 

HUB // 

Chris Foo 

executive MR 

Sudhipanee Yukol, 

who recently 

opened Garden 

of Dream. It’s 

modelled after their 

own home and 

guests can dine on ribs, duck and pasta, all 

the while feeling as if they have stumbled 

into a private dinner party. “When we 

designed this restaurant, we wanted it to be 

like our apartment more than a restaurant,” 

says Sudhinee, who goes by the nickname 

‘YingNoon’. “We want every customer to 

feel the cosiness and homely, welcoming 

atmosphere rather than a cold, stylish one. 

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Tutti Wongpuapan 

Same goes for the food. When you eat it, 

we want our food to remind you of mum’s 

kitchen — warm and fi lled with love.” 

Tucked into the top 

fl oor of a nondescript 

building off a quiet side 

street, Garden of Dream 

can seem like a secluded 

oasis far from the hustle 

of everyday Bangkok, 

a draw for privacyloving 

Bangkokians weary of elbowing other 

diners out of the way. But clothing shop Tutti 

— specialising in everything “romantic, 

feminine, vintage-looking and lacy” — 

appeals to the attention-seeking glamazon. 

After a celebrity-studded opening party in 

mid-May, Tutti is already being mobbed 

by young and trendy women attracted to 

designer Tutti Wongpuapan’s girly aesthetic. 

LEFT/RIGHT: Tutti 

appeals to young and 

trendy women; Hansar 

Hotel impresses guests 

with stellar service 

Hansar sports teak 

wood, glass and 

Jim Thompson silkaugmented 

rooms 

HUB // 

Jeerasak Loturit 

The Tutti customer is “sweet, confi dent,” 

says the graduate of the UK’s Central St 

Martins College of Art and Design, who is 

now considering a line of accessories and 

handbags to accompany the clothes. 

Sometimes you don’t need a splashy debut 

to make an impact. Since last December, 

Hansar Hotel in 

Bangkok has quietly 

set about pleasing 

customers and 

impressing competitors 

well in advance of its 

November 2011 grand 

opening. The hotel 

sports 19 fl oors of teak wood, glass and Jim 

Thompson silk-augmented guest rooms. 

“The challenge, I would say — since Hansar 

is a Thai brand — is that we do not have the 

‘brand name’,” says hotel manager Jeerasak 

Loturit. “Once people do get to know us, we 

get very good feedback.” Hansar Bangkok 

boasts a similarly sought-after sister in 

Samui, and is thinking of replicating its 

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HUB 

Jarrett Wrisley 

LEFT/RIGHT: Soul Food 

Mahanakorn offers Thai 

street food with great 

cocktails; LIT! Bangkok aims 

to attract repeat visitors 

success in Hua Hin or Phuket. Jeerasak 

attributes this success to the hotel’s stellar 

service, as well as its generously proportioned 

rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi, minibar and, 

in some, a washing machine and kitchenette. 

A similar emphasis on the creature 

comforts of home is at play at LIT! Bangkok, 

an up-and-coming, 79-room minimalist 

paean to “light and shadow” which opened 

several months ago. Inspiration for the hotel 

stemmed from “the fact that 80% of Bangkok 

visitors are repeat visitors,” says CEO Srayut 

Ekahitanonda. LIT! is for “those who love 

to feel part of the local community and not a 

stranger in an unfamiliar city”. 

Soul Food Mahanakorn is no budding 

up-and-comer. With two fl oors packed with 

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ravenous patrons and a stack of ecstatic 

reviews, this restaurant has truly arrived. 

Building his eatery around the concept of 

“Thai street food with great cocktails”, food 

writer/owner Jarrett Wrisley sought to focus 

on the details other restaurants weren’t 

paying attention to. 

“It’s easy to get great Thai food in Bangkok, 

but I wanted to focus on the vibe, and 

well-crafted drinks, and carefully sourced 

ingredients, as much as the cooking,” says 

Wrisley. He credits his success to a mix of 

“professionalism, attention to detail, hard 

work and a little bit of luck”. But “it’s the same 

wherever you go,” he adds. “Restaurants will 

never work if you don’t obsess over every 

little detail. Everyone is a restaurant critic, 

basically, and if you have a bad product you 

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TAKE ME THERE 

CLOUDS 

Grd fl r, Seenspace, 251/1 

Thonglor Soi 13, tel: +66 

(2) 185 2368 

BREW 

G/F, Seenspace, 251/1 

Thonglor Soi 13, 

(restaurant not yet open 

at press time) 

GARDEN OF DREAM 

Top fl r, 27/1 Sukhumvit 

Soi 51 (across from 

WTF Bar & Gallery), 

tel: +66 (2) 662 5057, 

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TUTTI & TUTTI FRUTTI 

Marketplace, Thonglor 4, 

Sukhumvit 55, 

tel: +66 (2) 259 9068 

HANSAR BANGKOK 

3 Soi Mahadlekluang 2, 

Rajdamri Rd, 

tel: +66 (2) 209 1234, 

hansarbangkok.com 

LIT! BANGKOK 

36/1 Soi Kasemsan 1, 

Rama 1 Rd, tel: +66 (2) 

612 3456, litbangkok.com 

SOUL FOOD 

MAHANAKORN 

56/10 Sukhumvit Soi 

55 (Thonglor), tel: 

+66 (2) 714 7708 

/ (0) 85 904 2691, 

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WILD IDEAS 

Make your way to the southernmost tip of Taiwan, where 

you’ll fi nd the playground of the locals – Kenting 

WORDS CINDY SUI PHOTOGRAPHY DANIEL M SHIH

ADRENALINE // 

Take in stunning views of 

the coastline at Guanshan 

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What people love the most about Kenting are the 

sea views, which are right outside your hotel or B&B 

SSurrounded by the 

Taiwan Strait to the 

west, Pacifi c Ocean 

to the east and Luzon 

Strait to the south, this 

part of Taiwan off ers 

some of the best scenic attractions 

— and many would argue the best 

holiday spot — on the island. It’s 

also Taiwan’s fi rst national park 

but is often overlooked because 

other sites such as Alishan are 

better promoted. 

But since 2008, interest in 

Kenting has soared, especially 

among the Chinese-speaking 

communities in Asia, because of 

the box offi ce hit Cape No. 7. The 

romantic comedy and drama 

was largely fi lmed in Kenting as 

well as nearby Hengchun town. 

Its two love stories — one taking 

place during the end of Japan’s 

colonial rule in Taiwan and the 

other in modern times — both 

involve Taiwanese and Japanese 

interracial couples. 

If you’re a fan of the movie, or 

simply a lover of breathtaking 

mountain and coastal views, 

beaches, sunshine and warm 

weather, this is the perfect spot 

for a weekend getaway or a longer 

holiday. It’s a great place for 

nature enthusiasts as it off ers an 

amazing array of wildlife, such as 

deer, butterfl ies, fi sh and birds, 

including migratory ones. 

In fact, every year from October 

to the following May, a large 

number of birds migrate south 

from Siberia, mainland China 

and Japan to the Lungluan Lake. 

They stay for the winter, making 

the site a perfect place for a spot of 

bird-watching. 

And don’t worry, Kenting is not 

diffi cult to get to. Since the highspeed 

rail came into operation a 

few years ago, it takes only about 

fi ve hours to reach Kenting from 

Taipei international airport. 

The closest HSR station is near 

Kaohsiung City and from there, 

it’s a two-hour bus ride away. 

PLACES TO SEE 

NANWAN This small fi shing 

village has a long beach 

that boasts azure water and 

soft, clean sand; ideal for 

swimming and picnicking. 

DAJIANSHAN (‘BIG POINTED 

MOUNTAIN’) Rising 318m 

above sea level, this is the 

most recognisable geological 

symbol of Kenting National 

Park. It’s near the Caesar 

Park hotel, so stop in for a 

drink on the upper balcony, 

where you can get a good 

view of the rock. 

LUNGPAN A large area of 

grassland that allows you 

to see the Pacifi c Ocean and 

even Lanyu (‘orchid island’) 

on a clear day. It is made 

of coral reef cliff, with 

limestone caves under the 

red topsoil. Visit before dawn 

or at dusk to enjoy the most 

amazing views. 

ADRENALINE // 

ABOVE LEFT-RIGHT: 

Hengchun town; 

Kenting National 

Park; poolside BBQ 

at the Caesar Park 

Hotel Kenting 

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The national park is dotted with coral 

rocks estimated to be about 100,000 years old 

Dajianshan rises 318m 

above sea level; 

RIGHT: Explore the scenic 

Chuanfanshi Road 

What people love the most 

about Kenting are the sea views, 

which are right outside your hotel 

or B&B. The various beaches, cliff s 

and seaside meadows are easily 

accessible on foot, by bus or a 

short taxi ride. 

The Kenting National Park’s 

offi ce has suggested sightseeing 

routes, including coastal tours 

and forest tours, as well as duckwatching, 

star-gazing, coral, 

blossoms and butterfl y tours. 

Don’t overlook the natural 

wonders of the area. The national 

park, for example, is dotted with 

coral rocks estimated to be about 

100,000 years old — indicating 

that this area was once part of a 

seabed. One of the most amazing 

sights is the ‘One Line Sky’, a 

narrow path between two huge 

coral rocks. If you look up through 

the opening, the sky is just a line. 

And just because Kenting 

isn’t a major city doesn’t mean it 

doesn’t off er great food. Seafood 

is popular; I’ve had some of the 

best seafood in Taiwan here. 

The best restaurants are simplelooking 

ones with large tanks 

full of seafood outside, and tour 

groups rushing in at noon. If 

you wait until 1pm, they will 

have cleared out and you’ll have 

the place to yourself. One of the 

best restaurants I’ve tried has no 

English name but you can fi nd 

it at 708, Chuanfanshi Road 

(tel: +886 (8) 885 1239). 

PLACES TO SEE 

MANJOU This sparsely 

populated mountain valley 

area lush with tropical 

plants is the gathering place 

for migratory birds. Every 

October, many grey-faced 

buzzard eagles migrate 

south from Siberia and 

usually stop here. 

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF 

MARINE BIOLOGY AND 

AQUARIUM This museum 

not only features the 

ecology of Taiwan’s waters, 

but also has an unusual 

houseguest — a 13-foot 

plus, 1,500-pound juvenile 

whale shark nicknamed 

‘Ah’. In recent years, Taiwan 

has banned the fi shing of 

whale sharks — a sign of its 

increasing eco awareness. 

The museum plans to set 

Ah free in the Taiwan Strait, 

where it will probably grow 

to an unmanageable size. 

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ADRENALINE 

Nanwan beach; 

RIGHT: Water sports 

activities are aplenty 

Aside from beautiful scenes 

of nature and the beaches, many 

tourists fi nd the nicest thing 

about Kenting is the wide variety 

of hotels, from cute B&Bs and 

boutique lodgings to fi ve-star, 

family-style resort hotels. 

The fanciest place in town is 

perhaps the Caesar Park Kenting, 

where you get everything — buff et 

breakfast, pools, private beach, 

and even pet parrots in the lobby. 

Many others, like the Red Garden 

Resort, are small and quaint, 

catering to couples who want a 

romantic getaway. Owners take 

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At night, the main strip in the centre 

of town comes alive as a night market 

pride in decorating the exterior 

and interior of their inns, varying 

in concepts from Thai to yellow 

doll-house, to sailor-captain style. 

If you like shopping, the main 

strip of Kenting off ers a variety 

of summer dresses and other 

beachwear, handmade jewellery 

and local speciality food products. 

At night, the main strip in the 

centre of town comes alive as a 

night market, with snacks sold on 

the street. 

Regardless of your purpose for 

coming here — movie scene tour 

or nature appreciation — this 

still well-kept secret to overseas 

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PLACES TO STAY 

CAESAR PARK KENTING 

tel: +886 (8) 886 1888, 

caesarpark.com.tw/en/ 

kenting.php 

HOWARD BEACH 

RESORT KENTING 

tel: +886 (8) 886 2323, 

kenting.howard-hotels.com 

RED GARDEN RESORT 

tel: +886 (8) 885 1001, 

redgarden.idv.tw 

DUFA 

tel: +886 (8) 885 1158, 

dufa.com.tw 

KENTING — HSIAO 

JING MINSU 

tel: +886 (8) 885 1031, 

kenting.net.tw 

BETHLEHEM HOTEL 

KENTING 

tel: +886 (8) 885 1236, 

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ummer in Kansai is hot. 

Very hot. Mix with that the 

rampant humidity which 

blankets the region and you’ve got 

yourself two months of some of 

the most challenging conditions of 

the year. 

Last year, Japan experienced its 

hottest summer on record with 

temperatures in some parts of the 

country reaching 41ºC. But fear not 

— there are plenty of ways to cope 

with the heat. For some people in 

Japan, summer is the best season, 

giving them a chance to relax on 

the beach or climb mountains, the 

peaks of which are cool instead of 

the usual freezing cold. 

Last year, Japan 

experienced its hottest 

summer on record 

with temperatures 

reaching 41ºC 

The arrival of summer is 

heralded by the sound of a million 

singing semi (cicada), clinging to 

trees across the archipelago. For 

six weeks in summer, you really 

don’t need an alarm clock, as 

these urusai (noisy) creatures are 

guaranteed to be up at the crack of 

dawn. It’s impressive how much 

noise just one semi can make. Put 

thousands together and the noise 

merits earplugs. 

To stop you wilting, a few 

items are indispensible. First, a 

small hand towel for mopping 

your brow. You’ll see people 

everywhere using these. A higasa 

(parasol) is popular among 

women to keep the sun off the 

skin. You rarely see a man holding 

one, though it’s not unknown. For 

guys, a wide-brimmed hat is a 

good idea. Many people also carry 

a sensu (fan). 

It’s vital to drink consistently 

through the day. One of the great 

things about Japan is that on 

almost every street corner you’ll 

fi nd a vending machine; these are 

When the temperature 

hits the 40°C range, 

learn how to enjoy it 

like a local 

WORDS TREVOR MOGG 

ABOVE: A parasol 

is popular among 

women to keep the 

sun off the skin 

HOT SPOT // 

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HOT SPOT 

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a lifeline in the heat. However, 

the summer drink of choice (not 

found in vending machines) for 

many people is kakigori (shaved 

ice). Pour on a fl avoured syrup of 

your choice and let the freezing 

concoction slide soothingly down 

your parched throat. 

The temperatures by the sea are 

usually a little easier to bear, and 

the beaches of Kansai are packed 

at weekends if the weather’s good. 

One worth checking out is Suma 

beach in Kobe, a lively aff air for all 

ages; and the fun usually continues 

long after the sun goes down. 

Try some tasty unagi (eel). It’s 

packed with nutritious, staminaboosting 

properties and the 

You can avoid the 

heat altogether by 

shopping indoors, 

of course 

Japanese swear by it during the 

summer months. There’s even a 

special day — Doyo No Ushi No 

Hi — usually in late July, for eating 

it. Try unajuu — eel on a bed of 

rice topped with a slightly sweet, 

soy-based sauce. Any restaurant 

serving unagi will also serve icecold 

beers, using glasses kept in 

the freezer. It’s one of the seasonal 

highlights — an ice-cold beer in an 

ice-cold glass. 

You can avoid the heat 

altogether by shopping indoors, 

of course. In summer they turn 

the thermostat dial down to 

refrigerator levels. 

The latest addition to Osaka’s 

shopping map is Osaka Station 

City; opened in May this year, 

the enormous complex includes 

a huge concourse above the 

platforms of Osaka station and a 

new tower (North Gate Building) 

across from the existing South 

Gate Building. This major new 

complex, situated in Umeda, 

comprises shops (including a 

Mitsukoshi department store), a 

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: 

Cool off at Suma beach; 

ice cold local beer; Osaka 

Station City; kakigori 

(shaved ice) 

cinema, a sports club, roof gardens 

and more. 

Beat natsu-bate (summer 

lethargy) by getting up before 

the sun (and the semi) to catch an 

early train to a tourist spot such 

as Higashiyama in Kyoto, and 

walk the empty streets before the 

tourists and temperatures build 

up to unbearable levels. Then 

head back to your hotel for a postlunch 

nap. 

Or for more hustle and bustle, 

check out the Osaka Central 

Wholesale Market. Unlike 

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HOT SPOT 

RIGHT/BELOW: Osaka 

Central Wholesale 

Market; Hirobun, the 

wall-less restaurant 

built over the river 

062 

Tokyo’s popular Tsukiji market, 

where visitors are now confi ned 

to restricted areas for the tuna 

auction, Osaka’s market is not 

really on the tourist trail and 

the organisers still let you roam 

free. Following the tuna auction, 

explore the rest of this enormous 

market and see a side of the 

city few others get to enjoy. Just 

remember: it’s a working market. 

Stay out of people’s way, smile a lot 

– and never touch the fi sh. 

If you’re simply not a morning 

person, make a later start and 

If you’re not a morning 

person, make a later 

start and head for the 

small mountain village 

of Kibune 

head for the small mountain 

village of Kibune. Its high 

elevation keeps the humidity at 

bay and provides welcome respite 

from the city heat. For a lunch 

to remember, dine at Hirobun, 

where for ¥1,200 (S$18.40) you 

can partake in a true summer 

event by eating nagashi soumen 

(fl owing noodles). The wall-less 

restaurant is built over the river 

that runs through the village, 

creating a unique atmosphere. 

The nagashi soumen experience 

involves grabbing bundles of 

noodles as they fl oat by in a fl ume 

of cool mountain water. It’s great 

fun! If you want more than just 

noodles, consider one of the other 

(pricier) restaurants, also built 

over the river. You won’t fi nd a 

more idyllic dining setting during 

your stay in Japan. 


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SUMA BEACH 

Located a few minutes’ 

walk from JR Suma station 

on the Kobe line. 

HIGASHIYAMA 

From Hankyu Kawaramachi 

station in Kyoto, head 

east over the Kamo River 

towards Kiyomizu Temple 

OSAKA CENTRAL 

WHOLESALE MARKET 

You’ll fi nd the market 

about a 10-minute walk 

from JR Noda station. To 

catch the 4.15am tuna 

auction you’ll need to take 

a taxi from your hotel as 

no trains run at that time. 

UNAGI RESTAURANTS 

Uoi, 5-5-5 Tenjinbashi, 

Kita-ku, Osaka, 

tel: +81 (6) 6882 3547; 

Yoshitora, 1-6-6 Bingomachi, 

Chuo-ku, Osaka, 

tel: +81 (6) 6226 022 

HIROBUN IN KIBUNE 

From Demachiyanagi 

station in Kyoto, take 

the Eizan Kurama line 

to Kibuneguchi station. 

From there, take a bus 

to Kibune, or stroll up 

the hill instead. It’ll 

take about 30 minutes. 

Hirobun ison the righthand 

side in the village. 

Open from the start 

of May until the end of 

September. 

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Each time we jet 

off for a vacation, 

it’s to experience a 

diff erent country’s 

culture and attractions; but 

being pampered urbanites, many 

of us are unwilling to do so at the 

expense of creature comforts. 

While seasoned travellers are 

seeking more exotic destinations 

— places that are less explored 

and provide authentic cultural 

experiences — many are also 

moving away from ostentatious 

luxury in order to seek wellness 

while making a conscious eff ort to 

protect the environment. 

Recognising this trend, hotels 

More and more resorts are 

reducing their carbon footprints 

in innovative ways, without 

compromising guests’ 

comfort 

WORDS AILEEN LAI 

and resorts are changing their game 

plan with eco-initiatives. We’re blasé 

now about not having our hotel 

linen changed every day, and do our 

bit by taking shorter showers. But 

some resorts are pushing the ‘green’ 

button a notch further in other ways, 

such as building with upcycled 

materials and recycling water for 

cooling purposes. 

One such operator is the Ora Ora 

Eco-Wellness Resort in Auckland. 

Although aesthetics stay important 

for a luxurious resort, ‘eco’, ‘green’ 

and ‘sustainability’ remain the core 

leading principles for its business 

model. The German owners of the 

property were attracted by the solid 

substance of natural 

building materials in 

this unique environment, 

which is surrounded by 

1 hectares of lush native bush 

reserve overlooking New Zealand’s 

oldest wooden and stone buildings. 

A slew of additional eco-features 

were added: a no-chemicals policy; 

solar water heating and electricity 

generation; water collection, 

purifi cation, treatment and re-use 

for irrigation; insulation with 

natural materials; pure cotton linen 

and towels; waste reduction and 

recycling; use of fi ltered, waste fi shand-chip 

oil to fuel the diesel vehicle. 

IMAGE: DAINTREE ECOLODGE & SPA

Be embraced by nature at 

the Daintree EcoLodge & Spa 

“We only have 

to look out of our 

window to see 

the importance 

of preserving 

the planet for 

the enjoyment 

of future 

generations”

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The resort harnesses pristine 

water from the waterfall for 

use in the lodge’s operations 

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Heat pumps provide the comfort 

of heat and cool when required on 

an economic basis. Local, organic 

gourmet food is fresh and designed 

to suit the personal tastes and 

dietary requirements of the guests. 

Even the wine, beer, juices, tea and 

coff ee are all organic. 

Some hotel brands started on 

their ‘green’ eff orts back in 2007. 

Banyan Tree launched ‘Greening 

Communities’ to raise awareness of 

climate change by planting 2,000 

trees every year until 2016. 

Banyan Tree Phuket has planted 

12,749 trees since 2007, exceeding 

its target of 8,000. In 2010, the 

resort also launched an on-site 

vermicompost to reduce the amount 

of solid waste sent to the landfi ll and 

provide fertile topsoil for its on-site 

nurseries and gardens. 

In Australia, Daintree Eco Lodge 

& Spa’s vision is to preserve and 

provide education on not only the 

local rainforest (at 135 million years, 

the world’s oldest) but also the 

world’s oldest living culture — the 

Australian Aborigines. 

The resort also concentrates on 

many other environmental aspects, 

including the harnessing of the 

pristine water from the waterfall 

for use in all aspects of the lodge’s 

operations and its cycle through the 

Bi-O-Cycle Waste treatment plant to 

become irrigation water, returned to 

the land. 

In Cambodia, the Sofi tel 

Phnom Penh Phokeethra has 

also established its eco-friendly 

credentials. The property recycles 

80 per cent of its monthly waste to 

produce methanol, which is then 

used to provide energy for the staff 

canteen, the hotel kitchen and one 

of the property’s boilers. Didier 

Lamoot, the hotel’s general manager, 

explains: “You can’t open a hotel in 

2011 without signifi cant investment 

in green technologies. The world 

just doesn’t work that way anymore. 

No one can aff ord to have soot all 

over their footprints.” 

Meanwhile, over in Ho Chi Minh 

City, older properties like the iconic 

Caravelle Hotel are belying their 

venerable status by promoting 

cutting-edge green policies. In 

December last year, the Caravelle 

completed installation of a waste- 

TRANG 

water treatment facility that recycles 

NHA 

40 per cent of the property’s water 

each month. 

SHERATON 

Other green policies adopted by 

the Caravelle in recent times include RESORTS; & 

reducing electricity consumption 

by switching to energy-saving 

HOTELS 

light bulbs and installing a high- 

TREE 

effi ciency chiller to power its 

BANYAN 

air-conditioning system. Over the 

PENH; 

course of the next year, the hotel 

aims to reduce harmful carbon 

PHNOM 

dioxide emissions by four per cent 

SOFITEL 

by replacing its current diesel- 

TOP: 

fuelled boiler with a high-effi ciency 

FROM 

heat pump. 

The Sheraton Nha Trang, which IMAGES

CLOCKWISE FROM 

LEFT: Sofitel 

Phnom Penh 

entrance; Banyan 

Tree Phuket 

WaterCourt; 

Sheraton Nha 

Trang pool 

TAKE ME THERE 

ORA ORA ECO-WELLNESS 

RESORT 

28 Landing Rd, Kerikeri 

Island, Auckland, 

tel: +64 (9) 407 3598 

BANYAN TREE PHUKET 

33 Moo 4 Srisoonthorn Rd, 

Cherntalay, Amphur Talang, 

tel: +66 (76) 324 374 

DAINTREE ECO LODGE & SPA 

20 Daintree Rd, Daintree, 

Queensland, 

tel: +61 (7) 4098 6100 

opened in Vietnam’s premier 

beach resort last year, is also 

an enthusiastic participant in a 

number of green initiatives. It uses 

solar power to run its hot-water 

system and has been proactive in 

encouraging residents to save on 

water and energy usage by placing 

signs in guest rooms. 

“In Nha Trang, we have one of the 

most beautiful settings in Asia,” says 

Scott Hodgetts, general manager of 

the Sheraton Nha Trang. “We only 

have to look out of our window to 

see the importance of preserving 

the planet for the enjoyment of 

future generations.” 

Indeed, if we want to keep 

the world as a sanctuary for 

our globetrotting, and preserve 

its beauty for the eyes of future 

generations, each of us must do our 

part. And what better way than to 

book our stay in an environmentally 

conscious hotel or resort? 


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BRAIN TEASER 

40-QUESTION QUIZ 

1. Which luxury car manufacturer’s 

logo features the coat of arms 

of Stuttgart? 

2. Which ingredient, made from the 

swim bladders of fi sh, is used to 

clarify beer and wine? 

3. What does a mycologist study? 

4. Twins Cameron and Tyler 

Winklevoss are linked to 

the creation of which 

famous website? 

5. In which city are the 

headquarters of the 

United Nations? 

6. Which two boxers fought in the 

Rumble in the Jungle? 

7. Lyricist Lorenz Hart is best 

known for his collaborations with 

which composer? 

8 

9. What type of pastry is used to make 

profi teroles and éclairs? 

10. Who won the Booker Prize for fi ction 

for Vernon God Little? 

11. Flying Jetstar Asia, where would you 

be visiting if you were in the country 

formerly known as Formosa? 

12. Who is the president of Puerto Rico? 

13. Ascorbic acid is a form of 

which nutrient? 

14. Which hit TV gangster 

show was created by 

David Chase? 

15. James Watson, Francis Crick and 

Maurice Wilkins won a Nobel Prize 

for their work on the structure of 

which molecule? 

16. Which famous 19th-century Polish 

068 

Which came first, the Iron 

Age or the Bronze Age? 

21 

Right: Isaac Newton 

This photo: The 

Sopranos 

composer is linked with 

the piano? 

17. Who is attributed with 

publishing the fi rst universal 

law of gravitation? 

18. Which two seas are connected by 

the Suez Canal? 

19. In Greek mythology, which river 

formed the boundary between Earth 

and the Underworld? 

20. The Benedictine monk Dom Pérignon 

made important advances in the 

production of which drink? 

What is the name of the largest 

island in the Philippines? 

22. Which fashion designer directed 

the movie A Single Man, starring 

Colin Firth…? 

23. …And who wrote the novel on which 

the movie is based? 

24. What is Danish 

architect Jørn 

Utzon’s most 

recognisable work? 

25. Peter Griffi n is the 

central character on which 

animated comedy series? 

26. Which part of a goose is 

used to make foie gras? 

27. What is the fi rst threedigit 

whole prime number? 

28. At which point do the 

Fahrenheit and Celsius 

temperature scales converge? 

29. Which Impressionist painter 

is famous for his works depicting 

ballet dancers? 

30. To whom was Humphrey Bogart 

married at the time of his death? 

31. In computer terminology, what do 

the initials USB stand for? 

32. How many teams now compete in 

the Super Rugby competition? 

33. Who wrote the famous military book 

The Art of War? 

34. By which name is the cold soup 

of leeks, potato and chicken 

stock known? 

35. What are creole and pidgin? 

36. Artist Bill Henson works in 

which medium? 

37. In which African country is the town 

of Timbuktu? 

38. Which acclaimed TV show 

is set in prohibition-era 

Atlantic City and stars 

Steve Buscemi? 

39. Who was the last offi cial Emperor 

of Russia? 

40. Which city is hosting the 2016 

Summer Olympics? 

35. Types of languages 36. Photography 37. Mali 38. Boardwalk Empire 39. Nicolas II 40. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 

26. Liver 27. 101 28. -40 29. Edgar Degas 30. Lauren Bacall 31. Universal Serial Bus 32. 15 33. Sun Tzu 34. Vichyssoise 

Sea 19. Styx 20. Champagne 21. Luzon 22. Tom Ford 23. Christopher Isherwood 24. Sydney Opera House 25. Family Guy 

13. Vitamin C 14. The Sopranos 15. DNA 16. Frédéric Chopin 17. Sir Isaac Newton 18. Mediterranean Sea and the Red 

7. Richard Rodgers 8. Bronze Age 9. Choux pastry 10. DBC Pierre (a.k.a Peter Finlay) 11. Taiwan 12. Barack Obama 

(SOLUTIONS) 1. Porsche 2. Isinglass 3. Fungi 4. Facebook 5. New York 6. George Foreman and Muhammad Ali

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SINGAPORE: JAIME LEE PHNOM PENH: LESTER LEDESMA 

Chinatown 

SINGAPORE SINGAPORE 

Doris Dong 

General manager, 

Link Hotel 

Singapore 

GREAT PLACE FOR DINNER: 

Enjoy a four-course meal with 

a tempting selection of main courses 

at Link Hotel’s Breeze Beer Garden, a 

favourite hangout for beer lovers and 

wine connoisseurs. 

MUST-EATS: Chicken rice at 

Boon Tong Kee, a renowned 

dining establishment with more 

than eight outlets islandwide. Try 

the restaurant’s boiled chicken, best 

eaten with the special blended chilli 

sauce. Also not to be missed is the 

crispy beancurd. 

MOST ROMANTIC SPOT: 

Enjoy a romantic evening with 

your loved one 70m above sea level 

on the cable car from Mount Faber 

to Sentosa. The scenery is simply 

breathtaking. Sky Dining is also 

available if you’re planning to up the 

romance quotient. 

SINGAPORE 

FROM THE AIRPORT 

CBD 20km 

Travel time 20-30 

mins by car 

Taxi Approx S$20 

with a surcharge 

of S$3-5 

Airport shuttle 

services Go to most 

hotels for S$9 adult, 

S$6 child, one way 

MRT The city is 27 

mins away by train 

for less than S$3 

ON THE GO 

MRT An effi cient, 

air-conditioned and 

clean subway across 

the island. 

The Royal Palace 

INTERNATIONAL ADVENTURES 

PHNOM PENH CAMBODIA 

Pheakdey Kong (Helen) 

EAM – sales & 

marketing, Sunway 

Hotel Phnom Penh 


Fresh Seafood Night every 

Friday at Sun Café Restaurant, 

Sunway Hotel. 

BEST PLACE TO PARTY 

WITH THE GANG: Check 

out Kingdom Beer brewery, which 

overlooks the Tonle Sap. You can 

enjoy your beer indoors or on 

the outdoor terrace on cool, 

breezy evenings. 

BEST BUY FOR UNDER S$50: 

The Russian Market, which is 

a factory outlet of sorts, offers brands 

like Levi’s and Lee jeans at bargain 

prices. There are also affordable 

souvenirs if you’re thinking of getting 

some for the people back home. 

MUST-BUY (MONEY NO 

OBJECT!): Gem stones like 

ruby, emerald and sapphire are 

worth buying. 

PHNOM PENH 


CBD 7km from Phnom 

Penh International 

Airport 

Travel time City 

centre is around 30 

mins by car 

Taxi Approx US$7 

(S$8.50) 

Moto US$2 (S$2.40) 

for a ride on the back 

of a motorcycle 

Tuk-tuk About US$4 

(S$4.90) 

ON THE GO 

Moto Trips in the city 

are usually a mere 

US$1 (S$1.20). It’s 

probably the cheapest 

way to travel. 

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SIEM REAP CAMBODIA 

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Greg Williams 


Alila Sothea 

MUST-BUY GIFT: Colourful 

Cambodian natural silk 

clothes and accessories made by 

local artisans. 

INSIDER’S TIP: Visit Artisans 

d’Angkor for arts and crafts. 

It’s a great organisation, which gives 

something back to the community 

by training and imparting skills to 

disabled people. 

SURVIVAL TIP FOR 

TOURISTS: Visit the temples 

early or later in the day to avoid 

the midday heat. Also, tuk tuks are 

cheap and plentiful and a great way 

to get around town. 

BEST PLACE TO HANG OUT 

WITH THE LOCALS: The 

markets. No trip to Siem Reap is 

complete without a visit to one of 

the traditional markets, including the 

night markets. 

See Angkor Wat and its 

surrounding ruins 

SIEM REAP 


CBD 7km from Siem 

Reap International 

Airport 

Travel time About 15 

mins by car to the 

centre of town 

Taxi US$5 (S$6.10) 

Moto US$1.50 

(S$1.80) for a ride 

on the back of a 

motorcycle. 

ON THE GO 

Tuk-tuk Pay US$4 

(S$4.90) for a ride 

in a remorque-moto 

(a trailer pulled by a 

motorbike) to most 

of the hotels. 

GUILIN CHINA 

Stephane Masse 


Sheraton Guilin 

Hotel 

BEST BREAKFAST: Buffet 

breakfast at the Atrium Coffee 

Shop at Sheraton Hotel. The quality 

of food is good and so is the variety. 


OBJECT!): Get a River Li 

Cruise ticket to enjoy the spectacular 

scenery of the limestone hills and 

caves along the river. Also, buy a 

ticket to Impression Liu Sanjie, an 

outdoor evening performance that is 

superbly choreographed. 

MUST-BUY GIFT: Guilin 

maotai, the local rice wine. 

MUST-EATS: River fi sh 

cooked in beer, a popular 

delicacy. The fi sh usually comes 

from the Li River and the beer is 

brewed locally. 

LOCAL DELICACY: Guilin 

noodles — these rice noodles 

are renowned throughout China. 

The karst landscape 

of the River Li 

GUILIN 


CBD About 

28km from 

Guilin Liangjiang 

International Airport 

Travel time Around 

35mins by car to 

the CBD 

Taxi About CNY80 

(S$15.10) 

Shuttle bus Airport 

Bus services to the 

city from 6.30am to 

9pm. About CNY20 

(S$3.80) 

ON THE GO 

Boat A great way 

to see the stunning 

mountain views.

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Haikou Century Bridge 

HAIKOU CHINA 

Ather Bhutto 


Meritus Mandarin 

Haikou 


The famous chicken rice is 

a dish you shouldn’t miss. Try the 

Singaporean Hainan chicken rice or 

the spicy curry chicken at Chatterbox, 

Meritus Mandarin Haikou. 

BEST PLACE TO PARTY WITH 

THE GANG: Bund 18 at 96 Sea 

View Road is great for some drinking 

and dancing. 

BEST BUYS FOR UNDER 

S$50: Hainan coffee, Kuding 

tea and tropical fruits like papaya, 

jackfruit and mango. 

INSIDER’S TIP: Try the qing 

bu liang (iced fruit with 

coconut milk) at Xin Hua South Road. 

MUST-EATS: Wenchang 

chicken, Jiaji duck, Dongshan 

mutton and Hela crab are four musteats 

when in Hainan. 

LOCAL RECREATIONAL 

ACTIVITY TO WATCH: Catch 

Impression Hainan since it’s the 

fi rst and only ocean-staged live 

performance in China featuring 

Hainan’s traditions and history. 

HAIKOU 


CBD 25km from 

Haikou Meilan 


Travel time City 

centre is around 30 

mins by car 

Taxi Approx CNY50 

(S$9.40) 

Airport express 

CNY15 (S$2.80); fi rst 

shuttle is at 5.30am; 

takes about 30 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. Tourist buses 

No. 1, 2 and 

New Meilai link 

attractions like 

Wugong Temple and 

Hai Rui Park for just 

CNY1 (S$0.20). 

2. Pedicab Threewheeled 

bicycle 

available from CNY2 

(S$0.40). 

Discover the old streets 

of Hangzhou 

HANGZHOU CHINA 


Phil Wei 

Freelance writer/ 

photographer 

BEST NIGHT OUT: Go to 

renowned Club G Plus. It’s a 

great place to meet young people. 

MUST-BUY GIFT: Silk 

garments, defi nitely. China 

is the home of silk and Hangzhou 

produces the best silk garments. 

INSIDER’S TIP: Most 

sightseeing spots in 

Hangzhou are around the West 

Lake. You can start your journey by 

renting a bicycle from a Public Bicycle 

Service spot near the lake and cycle 

around to take in the beautiful sights. 

LOCAL DELICACY: Try dongpo 

pork which is a Hangzhou 

speciality. It comprises half-fat and 

half-lean meat. You’ll fi nd that fat can 

be addictive. 

MOST UNUSUAL THING TO 

DO: Swim in the West Lake, 

although technically speaking, 

that’s prohibited. 

FAVOURITE/RECOMMENDED 

SIDE-TRIP: Visit Wuzhen a 

historic town near Hangzhou, to see 

traditional aspects of life in China. 

HANGZHOU 


CBD 30km from 

Hangzhou Xiaoshan 


Travel time CBD is 

around 30-60 mins 

by car 

Taxi About CNY90 

(S$17.00) Shuttle 

bus Airport Bus 

services to the city 

every 15-20mins; 

CNY20 (S$3.80) 

ON THE GO 

1. Bus Any with a Y 

before the number 

will take you to a 

tourist site for CNY3- 

5 (less than S$1). 

2. Bike Rentals are 

CNY300 (S$56.60) 

with two-thirds 

deposit paid fi rst. 

3. Taxi CNY10 

(S$1.90) under 3km. 

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HONG KONG CHINA 

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Linda Stuckey 

Piccolo & fl ute 

player, HKPO 

BEST BREAKFAST: The best 

and biggest buffet breakfast 

is defi nitely at the Grand Hyatt hotel 

right on the harbourfront in Wan 

Chai. There is a wonderful selection 

of fruit, pancakes, waffl es and eggs 

all cooked to order and freshly baked 

pastries including the delicious 

raspberry friands. 


OBJECT!): Not an object to 

buy, but rather a ‘once-in-a-lifetime 

experience’, is to take a helicopter 

ride over the city just before sunset 

to experience the incredible views of 

Hong Kong harbour and the Gotham 

City-like skyline. Seeing it in the 

daylight is one thing, but after dark 

when the amazing display of skyline 

lights shine, it’s spectacular. 


TOURISTS: Be prepared 

for some gentle (or, not so gentle) 

pushing and shoving when queueing 

or boarding various modes of 

transportation — or even when 

entering a ticketed venue. 

Neon-lit Hong Kong 

night scene 

Enjoy a gondola ride 

at the Venetian Macau 

MACAU CHINA 

HONG KONG 

Cindy Lui 

Director of sales & 

marketing, Grand 

Lapa Macau 

MACAU 


CBD 30km from 

Hong Kong 


Travel time CBD 

is around 20 mins 

by car 

Taxi About HK$300 

(S$47.00) and 45 

mins to the CBD 

Shuttle bus The 

Airport Express 

services Central, 

Kowloon, Jordan 

and Tsing Yi Island. 

www.mtr.com.hk 

ON THE GO 

1. Ferry These are 

cheap and scenic. 

2. Bus Go around 

the entire territory 

with coins or the 

handy Octopus Card. 

3. Train Runs ’til 

after midnight. 

FAVOURITE LOCAL FESTIVAL: 

The Macau Food Festival held 

in front of the Macau Tower each 

year. During this festival, people 

get to taste delicacies from all over 

the world. You can fi nd Portuguese 

egg tarts alongside Penang 

kebabs, Taiwanese crab, Macanese 

specialities, Thai, Japanese and 

Vietnamese food, and much more. 


I would highly recommend 

the old Coloane Village. It is one 

of those places where time has 

stood still. There is a cosy restaurant 

with balconies nestled in one of 

those two-storey houses, serving 

homely Portuguese food with 

fantastic wines. 

MUST-EATS: Check out Rua 

da Felicidade, one of the 

oldest and most charming streets 

in Macau. Enjoy a meal at the 

celebrated Fat Siu Lau or try some 

desserts at Iris Dessert, Julius Drinks 

and Koi Kei egg tarts. There are also 

local hole-in-the-wall noodle shops. 


CBD 9km from 

Macau International 

Airport 

Travel time Central 

Macau is around 20 

mins by car 

Taxi Approx MOP40 

(S$6.00) 

Bus These operate 

all day from the bus 

station outside the 

arrival hall to the 

border and Coloane 

ON THE GO 

Walking Macau’s 

back alleys and 

charming streets are 

best explored on 

foot — so you can 

discover unexpected 

nooks and crannies, 

or holes-in-the-wall. 

Tourists can refer to 

maps from tourist 

offi ce branches.

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SHANTOU CHINA 

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Ba Xiansheng (Mr 8), 

located near Southland Mall, is a 

good place for hotpot. The claypot 

rice is highly recommended — it’s 

delicious and cheap. In summer, 

the restaurant also offers plum 

syrup to whet your appetite. 

BEST NIGHT OUT: Zhongxin 

Resort where you can swim, 

barbecue, play games and enjoy 

the sea breeze. If you don’t want 

to stay in the hotel, the resort 

offers tents for rent. You can catch 

the sunrise in the morning after 

spending the night on the beach. 

BEST PLACE TO PARTY 

WITH THE GANG: Express 

your emotions at the Huanledi KTV. 

It’s the cheapest karaoke bar in 

town with good acoustics. 

MUST-BUY GIFT: 

Mooncakes. The traditional 

Chaoshan mooncake is different. 

It has a crisp surface and delicious 

soft mung bean paste fi lling that is 

not too sweet. 

A relic from ancient times 

SHANTOU 


CBD 13km from 

Shantou 

Waisha Airport 

Travel time About 

20 mins 

Taxi Approx CNY30 

(S$5.70) 

Shuttle bus Departs 

for the city and 

costs CNY10 (S$1.90) 

per person 

ON THE GO 

1. Citybus Many 

city buses will take 

you to every corner 

of the city, as well 

as nearby tourist 

destinations. 

2. Taxi The fares 

start from CNY7-9 

(S$1.30-1.70). 

Opt for cheaper 

motor-tricycles for 

as low at CNY5 

(S$0.90). 

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Designer, Cristiana 

Jewellery 


Sarong, Sardine and Metis — 

Bali’s uber-groovy restaurants. The 

food is outstanding and cocktails 

beat most Sydney restaurants! 


THE GANG: Karma Kandara 

Nammos Beach Club. Lounge on 

daybeds on the beach, eat woodfi 

red pizzas and perch on stools in 

the evenings sipping some of its best 

signature cocktails. 


OBJECT!): Build your own 

luxury villa on a huge piece of land 

in Seminyak or Berawa — within 

walking distance of the beach! 

MUST EATS: Enjoy seafood 

Balinese-style on white, 

sandy Kedonganan Beach (Jimbaran 

Bay) and be entertained by local 

music performers. 

LOCAL DELICACY: Defi nitely 

the nasi padang at Minang 

Saiyo, which consists of steamed 

white rice with a variety of spicy meat 

and vegetable choices. 

BALI 


CBD 15km from 

Denpasar’s Ngurah 

Rai Airport 

Travel time Kuta 

Beach is around 10 

mins by car 

Taxi About 

IDR30,000 (S$4.30) 

Shuttle bus 

Most hotels offer 

complimentary 

pick-up 

ON THE GO 

1. Taxi Get your 

hotel to order one 

for you and try your 

best to arrange a 

return trip. 

2. Hired car The only 

way to go beyond 

the city and into the 

villages. Hiring a 

driver only costs 

a little more. 

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Terence Joshua Wong 

Visual merchandising 

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Kembang Goela, where you 

can partake in Rijsttafel dining, a 

Dutch colonial feast. There will be 

a large number of waiters marching 

out of the kitchen, each responsible 

for one plate of food only, making 

every dish feel special. 

BEST NIGHT OUT: Dragonfl y, 

voted the best night spot in 

Jakarta for fi ve years running. 

BEST BUY FOR UNDER 

S$50: Check out Surabaya 

Street, essentially Indonesia’s best 

and biggest fl ea market. Former US 

President Clinton is said to have 

bought a bronze frog on this ‘Street 

of Dreams’. Situated in Central 

Jakarta, the half-mile strip is the 

place to head to if you’re in search of 

tribal masks, silver cigarette cases, 

worry beads, grandfather clocks, 

ivory miniature ornaments, sextants, 

samurai swords and much more. 

MUST-EAT: Avocado juice 

with chocolate. It’s defi nitely 

a drink to try. 

JAKARTA 


CBD 20km from 

Soekarno-Hatta 


Travel time Allow at 

least 40 mins by car 

(depending on the 

traffi c conditions) 

Taxi IDR120,000 

(S$17.20) to the 

CBD, including the 

charges 

DAMRI bus 

IDR15,000 (S$2.15) 

ON THE GO 

Taxi One of the 

most reliable taxi 

companies in Jakarta 

is Blue Bird. You 

can call +62 (21) 

7917 1234 to book 

in advance. 

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Butet Sri Laksmi 

Marketing, Sogo 

Department Store 

BEST BREAKFAST: Soto 

Medan at Sinar Pagi in Jalan 

Deli. It’s a chicken or beef broth 

cooked with spices and coconut milk. 

Eat it with noodles or rice. The shop is 

open from 7am to midnight but closes 

earlier when the food runs out. 

MUST-BUY GIFT: Buy 

ulos Batak, a traditional 

handwoven cloth used in ceremonies 

by the Batak tribe; it’s available at 

any traditional market or souvenir 

shop. Choose handwoven ulos over 

factory-made ones. 

SURVIVAL TIP FOR TOURIST: 

Don’t hesitate to bargain 

when prices are not listed. You can 

bargain for half the price quoted. 

MUST-EATS: The soft roll 

cake at Bolu Meranti in Jln 

Kruing. Flavours range from cheese 

and chocolate to strawberry and 

mocha. Call for a reservation. 

MOST UNUSUAL THING TO 

DO: Enjoy the city sights on 

the becak mesin, a motorised trishaw 

that seats two people. 

Traditional Javanese kris 

MEDAN 


CBD 15km from 

Polonia International 

Airport 


around 20 mins by 

car 

Taxi Abt IDR40,000 

(S$5.80) 

Bus Ask about 

unscheduled local 

buses when you 

arrive 

ON THE GO 

1. Taxi Many taxis 

don’t use meters. 

Express Taxis is one 

reputable company. 

2. Bus Minibuses 

cost about IDR3,000 

(S$0.40) to board. 

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Managing director, 

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BEST BREAKFAST: I frequent 

the Soto Madura Gubeng 

Pojok (near Gubeng train station) at 

Jalan Kusuma Bangsa for its excellent 

soto Madura — a delicious beef 

broth, cooked over charcoal. Get 

there before 9am or most of the food 

will be sold out. 

BEST BUY FOR UNDER S$50: 

Visit the lively Pasar Atum, 

also known as Chinatown market 

at Jalan Bunguran and shop for 

handcrafted batik cloth. Dress down, 

as you do not want to be seen as a 

tourist. Start bargaining at half the 

price quoted and negotiate patiently. 


SIDE TRIP: Rent a car and 

driver to go to Mount Bromo, an 

active volcano 2,300m above sea 

level. It’s a four-hour drive and if you 

depart at midnight, you’ll arrive in 

time to catch the sunrise. Take a fourwheel 

drive to the viewpoint Mount 

Penanjakan — and from here the 

best location to watch the sun rise is 

at the edge of Tengger Caldera. 

The magnificent 

Mount Bromo 

OSAKA JAPAN 


Kate Robson 

Teacher 

Dotonbori is known for its 

many restaurants 

SURABAYA BEST BUY FOR UNDER S$50: 

The 100-yen stores around 

Osaka sell just about everything 

from ties and socks to lollies and 

OSAKA 


chocolates. There are even 100-yen FROM THE AIRPORT 

CBD 20km from 

Juanda International 

Airport 

food stores, called Lawson 100, 

selling groceries. 

INSIDER’S TIP: Bikes and 

Osaka CBD 38km 

from Kansai 


Travel time CBD 

pedestrians share the 

Travel time 50 mins 

is around 30 mins 

by car 

Taxi Abt IDR50,000 

(S$7.20) 

Bus IDR10,000 (less 

than S$1) 

ON THE GO 

1. Taxi Blue Bird 

is one of the most 

reputable taxi 

companies around. 

Book at +66 (31) 

372 1234. 

2. Bus There are 

many to take at 

varying low tariffs, 

footpath in Osaka, even along 

Shinsaibashi shopping mall. Look 

both ways before deciding to cross. 

UNUSUAL FACT: Back in 

1985, when the Hanshin 

Tigers baseball team won the Japan 

Series, a statue of KFC’s Colonel 

Sanders was thrown into the water 

underneath Dotonbori Bridge 

supposedly taking with him 

any chance of the team winning 

again. Most of his body was 

discovered in 2009 except his 

glasses and left hand. 

by car 

Taxi Approx ¥17,000 

(S$254.80) 

Limousine bus Every 

45 mins at ¥880 

(S$13.20), takes 

50 mins 

Nankai Express Train 

Every 30 mins from 

¥1,390 (S$20.80), 

takes 30 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. The subway 

Effi cient and takes 

you everywhere you 

want to go. 

but they are largely 

unscheduled and 

unregulated, so 

keep that in mind. 

LOCAL DELICACY: 

Okonomiyake – a savoury 

pancake covered in thick BBQ sauce, 

mayonnaise and fi sh fl akes. 

2. Bicycle Most 

hotels offer bicycle 

hire, as the terrain is 

easy to navigate. 

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Traditional dancers 

KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA 

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Brendan Wong 

Director of sales & 

marketing, Melia 

Kuala Lumpur 


Buffet at Jogoya; using 

high-quality ingredients (pork free), 

the creative and skilled chefs have 

more than 200 dishes to offer, 

ranging from Chinese and Western to 

Japanese and Malaysian dishes. 

BEST NIGHT OUT: The 

restaurants and pubs 

along Changkat Bukit Bintang. 

Don’t let looks fool you. It may 

look like there’s nothing much 

happening there during the day, but 

return in the evening when all the 

establishments are in full swing and 

you’ll see what the fuss is all about. 

The whole street comes alive with 

lights, colours, sounds of music and 

people having a great time. 

BEST BUY FOR UNDER 

S$50: Traditional Chinese 

medicines and herbs. Everything 

from traditional remedies to cure 

asthma, headaches, stomach aches 

and incontinence to herbs used in 

Chinese dishes. You can fi nd these in 

Chinatown (Petaling Street). 

KUALA 

LUMPUR 


CBD 57km from Kuala 

Lumpur International 

Airport 

Travel time 50 mins 

by car 

Taxi Rates depend on 

your destination and 

are set in advance at 

the counter inside the 

terminal itself 

KLIA Ekspres Train 

Leaves every 15 mins 

and costs MYR35 

(S$14.20) to the city 

ON THE GO 

1. Monorail The best 

way to go to the CBD to 

avoid getting caught 

in the peak hour jams, 

which can get really 

quite crazy. 

2. Taxi Insist on using 

the meter taxis. 

Fishing at sunset 

PENANG MALAYSIA 

Md Zamir bin Fauzi 

Commis chef, 

Holiday Inn Resort, 

Penang 


Check out Terrace Café at 

the Holiday Inn Resort. It’s right on 

the beach, the service is excellent 

and food, amazing. Depending on 

your mood and the day of the week, 

you can indulge in local hawkerstyle 

specialities (every Thursday), 

northern and southern Indian 

delights (Fridays) and barbecued 

favourites (Saturdays). 


TOURISTS: Choose quick 

and safe transportation; the rapid 

bus is a convenient and affordable 

option. Expect to pay MYR1-2 for a 

trip of 10-30km on the comfortable 

air-conditioned buses. 

LOCAL DELICACY: Penang 

is known for its street food. 

Try some laksa (spicy noodle soup), 

curry noodles, Hainanese chicken 

rice, fried kway teow (a noodle dish), 

roti canai (a fl atbread traditionally 

served with curry), nasi kandar 

(steamed rice served with curries and 

side dishes) and much more. 

PENANG 


CBD 16km from Penang 


Travel time Around 30 

mins by car to the CBD 

Taxi Approx MYR28 

(S$11.40). Confi rm the 

price before you get in 

the cab 

ON THE GO 

1. Walking Explore 

Penang on foot so 

you can enjoy the 

town’s quiet charm 

and discover secret 

dining spots. 

2. Taxi No meters, so 

agree on the fare in 

advance. Fares within 

the city are usually 

under MYR20 (S$8.10). 

3. Trishaws Touristy 

and slightly pricey, 

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YANGON MYANMAR 

Gill Pattison 

Art gallery manager, 

River Gallery 

BEST BREAKFAST: Mohinga. 

Without doubt, Myanmar’s 

tasty fi sh soup is the best breakfast 

treat. You supplement the basic 

piquant fi sh-and-noodle broth with 

fl avourings of your choice — lime 

juice, coriander, crunchy fried 

something-or-other. Yum! 


Monsoon Restaurant. An 

excellent Asian-themed restaurant 

with a good selection of Myanmar 

classics, it is an oasis of cool and 

calm in the frenetic downtown area. 

The friendly and effi cient staff make 

everyone feel welcome. It is just 

around the corner from my gallery, so 

I am often there for lunch as well. 

MUST-BUYS (MONEY NO 

OBJECT!): Rubies, I guess, 

although I have never indulged. For 

art-lovers, a must-buy is a beautiful 

painting by one of Myanmar’s fi nest 

artists. A great selection of works 

from Myanmar’s most talented artists 

can be found at River Gallery, right 

next to the famous Strand Hotel. 

Buddhist devotees at the 

Shwedagon Pagoda 

YANGON 


CBD 15km from 

Yangon International 

Airport 


30 mins by car to the 

centre of town 

Taxi Approx US$6-8 

(S$7-10). Confi rm the 

price before you get 

in the cab 

ON THE GO 

1. Walking If you 

are keen to explore 

Yangon’s downtown 

area, it’s best to do 

it on foot so you 

can fully soak up the 

city’s quiet charm 

and unhurried pace. 

2. Taxi No meters, 

but the drivers will 

quote you a usually 

modest going rate. 


AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND 

Kate Elliot 

Womenswear 

designer, Line 7 


THE GANG: Sale Street Bar 

and Restaurant on Sale Street just 

off Wellesley Street, down near the 

Victoria Park precinct. There’s a 

lovely outdoor patio lit by fairy lights 

at night, and an expansive bar inside. 

There is live music on weekends. 


OBJECT!): This would have 

to be a great outdoor jacket like the 

Line7 Squadron jacket; it’s lightweight 

but warm and will keep you 

dry during summer and winter. 


The Grey Lynn Festival, which 

is held at the end of November. It’s 

free and people converge on Grey 

Lynn Park with their picnic blankets 

and hampers to listen to local music 

and peruse the many stalls selling all 

sorts of goodies. 

I LOVE AUCKLAND BECAUSE: 

The city really shines in 

summer, with so many beaches to 

visit and islands out in the Hauraki 

Gulf to explore. 

AUCKLAND 

The Abel Tasman 

Coastal Track 


CBD 20km 

from Auckland 



around 45 mins 

by car 

Taxi From NZ$60 

(S$60) 

Shuttle bus NZ$30 

(S$30), taking 45–60 

mins 

ON THE GO 

1. Jafa cabs This 

is a bicycle with 

bench seats for 

two. It is free if 

you board it within 

the Auckland central 

business district. 

2. Ferry Interislander 

is the main operator 

between Wellington 

(North Island) and 

Picton (South Island). 

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MANILA PHILIPPINES 

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Malen R. Alava 

Merchandise group 

manager, Stores 

Specialists Inc. 

MUST-BUY GIFT: The famous 

South Sea pearls, which are 

very affordable and beautiful. Buy 

them at the Greenhills Shopping Mall 

in North Manila. 

MUST-EATS: Tourists should 

defi nitely try the local lechon 

or roast pig served with a special 

sauce, and the chicken or pork 

adobo, which is a national favourite. 

FOR HISTORY: The Spanish 

Fort at Intramuros is a great 

place to visit to trace Philippines’ 

history under its 300 years of 

Spanish rule. There are guided 

walking tours, which tourists are 

bound to enjoy. 


The sunrise or sunset view at 

Roxas Boulevard is a romantic spot. 

There are several restaurants in this 

area where couples can settle in and 

admire the view. 


SIDE TRIP: Take a trip to 

Tagaytay City and see the smallest 

volcano in the world. 

MANILA 

Manila Cathedral 


CBD 7km from Ninoy 

Aquino International 

Airport 


around 30 mins by car 

Taxi Approx PHP450 

(S$12.80). Prepaid 

taxis are available 

inside the airport 

terminal and save you 

the hassle of haggling 

ON THE GO 

1. Taxi You can usually 

fl ag one down at most 

malls. Be sure to 

always insist on using 

the meter. If the driver 

refuses, just say no 

politely and get out 

from the cab. 

2. Jeepney These 

lorries ply most major 

city roads, and can 

take you anywhere 

along their route. 

TAIPEI TAIWAN 

Treena Huang 

Specialist, CNC Line 

BEST NIGHT OUT: If you want 

to experience local food, 

you have to check out the Shilin 

Night Market — the largest and 

most famous night market in Taipei. 

Take the MRT and get off at Jiantan 

station. Try the pan-fried stuffed 

dumplings, among others. 


The Pingxi Sky Lantern 

Festival. Write your wishes on a 

lantern and release it into the sky — 

your dream may just come true! 

Tip: people say white lanterns are 

good to be released at night while 

more colourful ones should be 

reserved for daytime. 

BEST IDEA FOR A FAMILY 

OUTING: Taipei Zoo is great 

for families. After your visit, hop onto 

the Maokong Gondola to Maokong 

for a cup of tea. 

FOR HISTORY: History buffs 

should not miss the National 

Palace Museum. Look out for the 

famous ‘Jadeite Cabbage with 

Insects’ collection! 

Rainbow bridge 

on the waterfront 

TAIPEI 


CBD 40km from 

Taiwan Taoyuan 


Travel time Around 50 

mins by car to get to 

the city centre 

Taxi Approx TW$1,100 

(S$46.60) 

Buses Seven buses 

leave from the airport, 

with some making 

hotel stops. Costs 

TW$110-140 (S$4-6) for 

an adult and TW$43- 

65 (S$1.80-2.80) for 

a child; takes 40 to 

90 mins 

ON THE GO 

1. Taipei Rapid 

Transit System This 

is defi nitely the most 

effi cient, fuss-free way 

of getting around the 

city, as well as that of 

Greater Taipei. 

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THE GANG: Bed Supperclub 

(located in Soi 11) is a fashionable 

restaurant, club, gallery and live 

entertainment venue. Set in an 

all-white environment, this is a funky 

place to people-watch and be seen. 

INSIDER’S TIP: A trip to the 

famous Wat Po temple, home 

of the reclining Golden Buddha. A 

great way to get there is to catch the 

Sky Train to the river and jump onto 

a ferry. A must-do at Wat Po is to get 

a traditional Thai massage by one of 

the many trained blind masseuses. 

LOCAL DELICACY: A must-try 

is the mango sticky rice 

dessert. Delicious sweet mangoes 

are available all year around; these 

are served with some glutinous rice 

and coconut milk. 


Enjoy the sunset and drinks at 

the Skybar located on the 63rd fl oor 

of the Dome at Lebua State Tower 

Building. The view of the city and the 

Chao Phraya River is spectacular. 

BANGKOK 


CBD 30km from 

Suvarnabhumi 



40 mins by car 

Taxi Abt THB300 

(S$12) 

Airport Express Costs 

THB150 (S$6) and 

takes about an hour 

ON THE GO 

1. BTS Skytrain and 

underground MRT Will 

let you get safely to 

all the major points 

in Bangkok. 

2. Tuk-tuk 

Exhilarating but 

best used for short 

distances only. 

3. Taxi Always ask 

politely to have the 

meter switched on. 

Ride the waves 

in Phuket 

PHUKET THAILAND 


Bhatara Amornrattanakij 

Marcom & PR manager, 

Dusit Thani Laguna 

Phuket 


THE GANG: Hit The Famous 

Club with your friends — it’s a 

rooftop lounge with a pool. 

MUST-BUY GIFT: A Dusit 

Cookbook – our amazing Thai 

recipes will inspire you. 


OBJECT!): Buy paintings by 

local artists to decorate your living 

space back home. They’re a great 

reminder of the good times you 

spent in Phuket. 

MUST-EATS: Try nam prik 

goong siab – Phuket-style 

dipping sauce made of dried 

shrimp, chillies and smoked shrimp 

paste, served with fresh and boiled 

vegetables. You should also try the 

massaman curry served with roti or 

steamed rice. 

I LOVE PHUKET BECAUSE: 

I’m a Bangkok girl who 

appreciates the idyllic beaches, 

beautiful sunsets, stunning 

waterfalls and peaceful rice paddy 

fi elds of Phuket. 

PHUKET 


Patong Beach 

32km from Phuket 


Travel time Patong 

Beach is around 45 

mins by car 

Taxi Abt THB400 

(S$16). 

Shuttle bus Every 30 

mins at THB52 (S$2) 

and takes about an 

hour 

ON THE GO 

1. Motorbikes A 

cheap and convenient 

way to explore all 

the tiny lanes around 

the beach – but drive 

with care! 

2. Tuk-tuk 

Exhilarating but 

best used for short 

distances only. 

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for street food 

HO CHI MINH CITY VIETNAM 

Jessica Koh 

DSM, InterContinental 

Asiana Saigon 


THE GANG: Apocalypse Now 

is the city’s longest-running party 

venue and a good place for singles. 

The place really takes off after 

midnight, with an international crowd 

pounding to techno music and other 

funky sounds. 


TOURISTS: Crossing the 

street in Vietnam is something of 

an adrenaline-inducing sport. Don’t 

hesitate: just go, and don’t stop in 

the middle. Don’t run, keep a steady 

pace and traffi c will fl ow around you. 

MUST-TRY: Banh xeo 

(Vietnamese pancake), a 

large crispy omelette with prawns 

and beansprouts. This golden crêpe 

is accompanied by fresh vegetables 

and the fl avours fuse to provide a 

crispy, savoury and minty mix. 

LOCAL DELICACY: Fish 

sauce is a staple ingredient 

in Vietnamese cuisine and a fi sh 

sauce dip is often used as an 

accompaniment. Try it. 

HO CHI MINH CITY 


CBD 7km from 

Tan Son Nhat 



20 mins by car 

Taxi Get a taxi 

voucher from Visitor 

Information for US$12 

(S$14.60) 

Shuttle bus Most 

hotels offer 

complimentary 

pick-up 

ON THE GO 

1. Taxi Most taxi 

drivers will turn on 

their meter when you 

jump in; always carry 

your hotel card for an 

easy return. 

2. Walking The best 

way to explore alleys 

and one-way streets 

in District One.

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YANGON 

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GUILIN 

TAIPEI 

SHANTOU 

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PHUKET 

PENANG 

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SIEM REAP 

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MEDAN 

SINGAPORE 

JAKARTA 

SURABAYA 

PERTH 

BALI 

NINGBO 

MANILA 

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JETSTAR ASIA SCHEDULE 

SINGAPORE – BANGKOK / BANGKOK – SINGAPORE 2 hours 30 minutes (GMT+7) 

Departure Time Arrival Time M T W T F S S 

SIN* 07:15 BKK 08:45 

SIN^ 10:40 BKK 12:10 

SIN* 19:10 BKK 20:40 

BKK* 09:25 SIN 12:45 

BKK^ 12:50 SIN 16:10 

BKK* 21:20 SIN 00:40 

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SINGAPORE – PHUKET / PHUKET – SINGAPORE 1 hour 45 minutes (GMT+7) 


SIN 08:20 HKT 09:10 

SIN 20:40 HKT 21:25 

SIN* 20:40 HKT 21:25 

HKT 09:45 SIN 12:30 

HKT 22:05 SIN 00:50 

HKT* 22:10 SIN 01:00 

* Valid from 18 August 

SINGAPORE – MACAU / MACAU – SINGAPORE 3 hours 45 minutes (GMT+8) 


SIN* 13:45 MFM 17:25 

SIN^ 14:25 MFM 18:10 

SIN˜ 14:25 MFM 18:10 

MFM* 18:05 SIN 21:45 

MFM^ 18:55 SIN 22:50 

MFM˜ 19:10 SIN 23:00 

* Valid till 16 August 2011 

^ Valid from 18 August 

˜ Valid from 26 August 

SINGAPORE – NINGBO / NINGBO – SINGAPORE 5 hours 5 minutes (GMT+8) 


SIN* 11:25 NGB 16:30 

NGB* 17:20 SIN 22:20 

* Valid from 9 September 

SINGAPORE – PHNOM PENH / PHNOM PENH – SINGAPORE 2 hours (GMT+7) 


SIN 11:05 PNH 12:05 

PNH 12:50 SIN 15:40 

SINGAPORE – SIEM REAP – PHNOM PENH – SINGAPORE 

2 hours 10 minutes (from SIN to REP); 45 minutes (from REP to PNH) (GMT+7) 


SIN 14:50 REP 16:00 

REP 16:45 PNH 17:30 

PNH 18:15 SIN 21:05 

SINGAPORE – HONG KONG / HONG KONG – SINGAPORE 

3 hours 55 minutes (GMT+8) 


SIN 06:30 HKG 10:25 

SIN 10:50 HKG 14:45 

SIN* 08:30 HKG 12:25 

SIN^ 08:30 HKG 12:25 

SIN˜ 10:30 HKG 14:25 

SIN 15:50 HKG 19:45 

SIN # 01:30 HKG 05:25 

SIN˘ 01:30 HKG 05:25 

HKG 11:10 SIN 14:50 

HKG 15:25 SIN 19:05 

HKG* 13:50 SIN 17:40 

HKG^ 13:50 SIN 17:40 

HKG˜ 15:25 SIN 19:05 

HKG 20:30 SIN 00:10 

HKG # 06:05 SIN 09:45 

HKG˘ 06:05 SIN 09:45 


^ Valid from 10 September 

˜ Valid from 6 September 

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˘ Valid from 14 September 

SINGAPORE – PENANG / PENANG – SINGAPORE 1 hour 20 minutes (GMT+8) 


SIN 15:10 PEN 16:30 

PEN 17:10 SIN 18:30 

SINGAPORE – HANGZHOU / HANGZHOU – SINGAPORE 



SIN 18:30 HGH 23:35 

HGH 00:15 SIN 05:20 

SINGAPORE – SHANTOU / SHANTOU – SINGAPORE 4 hours 5 minutes (GMT+8) 


SIN 13:45 SWA 17:50 

SWA 18:30 SIN 22:30 

SINGAPORE – HAIKOU / HAIKOU – SINGAPORE 3 hours 25 minutes (GMT+8) 


SIN 13:45 HAK 17:10 

HAK 17:50 SIN 21:15 

SINGAPORE – YANGON / YANGON – SINGAPORE 2 hours 55 minutes (GMT+6.5) 


SIN 09:10 RGN 10:35 

RGN 11:25 SIN 15:50 

SINGAPORE – HO CHI MINH / HO CHI MINH – SINGAPORE 



SIN 07:20 SGN 08:25 

SIN* 11:20 SGN 12:25 

SIN 19:55 SGN 21:00 

SGN 09:05 SIN 12:05 

SGN* 13:05 SIN 16:00 

SGN 21:40 SIN 00:35 


SINGAPORE – MANILA / MANILA – SINGAPORE 3 hours 35 minutes (GMT+8) 


SIN 00:15 MNL 03:55 

SIN 06:20 MNL 09:55 

SIN 16:55 MNL 20:30 

MNL 04:35 SIN 08:10 

MNL 10:35 SIN 14:10 

MNL 21:10 SIN 01:00 

SINGAPORE – KUALA LUMPUR / KUALA LUMPUR – SINGAPORE 

1 hour 5 minutes (GMT+8) 


SIN 07:10 KUL 08:10 

SIN 12:50 KUL 13:55 

SIN 19:35 KUL 20:40 

SIN 21:55 KUL 23:00 

SIN* 21:55 KUL 23:00 

SIN^ 21:55 KUL 23:00 

KUL 08:40 SIN 09:45 

KUL 14:35 SIN 15:35 

KUL 21:20 SIN 22:25 

KUL 23:40 SIN 00:40 

KUL* 23:40 SIN 00:40 

KUL^ 23:40 SIN 00:40 

* Valid from 4 August ^ Valid from 24 August 

SINGAPORE – TAIPEI – OSAKA / OSAKA – TAIPEI – SINGAPORE 

4 hours 45 minutes (from SIN to TPE); 2 hours 40 minutes (from TPE to KIX) (GMT+8/GMT+9) 


SIN 07:10 TPE 11:55 

TPE 12:45 KIX 16:25 

KIX 17:15 TPE 18:55 

TPE 19:45 SIN 00:15 

SINGAPORE – TAIPEI / TAIPEI – SINGAPORE 4 hours 45 minutes (GMT+8) 


SIN* 18:55 TPE 23:40 

TPE* 00:20 SIN 05:00 


SINGAPORE – PERTH / PERTH – SINGAPORE 5 hours 25 minutes (GMT+8) 


SIN 17:45 PER 23:10 

PER 00:05 SIN 05:30

SINGAPORE – AUCKLAND / AUCKLAND – SINGAPORE 9 hours 5 minutes (GMT+12) 


SIN 19:50 AKL 09:55 

AKL 11:25 SIN 18:00 

JETSTAR SCHEDULE 

MELBOURNE – SINGAPORE / SINGAPORE – MELBOURNE 



MEL 11:00 SIN 16:50 

SIN 21:00 MEL 06:45 

SINGAPORE – JAKARTA – PERTH / PERTH – JAKARTA – SINGAPORE 

1 hour 40 minutes (from SIN to CGK); 4 hours 5 minutes (from CGK to PER) (GMT+7/GMT+8) 


SIN 18:50 CGK 19:30 

CGK 20:25 PER 01:30 

PER 02:20 CGK 05:45 

CGK 06:45 SIN 09:20 

SINGAPORE – DARWIN – CAIRNS / CAIRNS – DARWIN – SINGAPORE 

9 hours 10 minutes (from SIN to CNS); 2 hours 20 minutes (from CNS to DRW); 

4 hours 40 minutes (from SIN to DRW) (GMT+10/GMT+9:30) 


CNS 12:45 DRW 14:45 

DRW 18:20 SIN 21:20 

SIN 22:10 DRW 04:20 

DRW 06:20 CNS 09:20 

SINGAPORE – BALI – PERTH / PERTH – BALI – SINGAPORE 

2 hours 35 minutes (from SIN to DPS); 3 hours 45 minutes (from DPS to PER) (GMT+8/GMT+8) 


PER 09:30 DPS 13:15 

DPS 14:15 SIN 16:50 

SIN 18:35 DPS 21:15 

DPS 22:25 PER 02:00 

VALUAIR SCHEDULE 

SINGAPORE – BALI / BALI – SINGAPORE 2 hours 35 minutes (GMT+8) 


SIN 10:35 DPS 13:10 

SIN* 15:30 DPS 18:10 

SIN^ 09:35 DPS 12:15 

DPS 13:50 SIN 16:25 

DPS* 18:50 SIN 21:20 

DPS^ 12:55 SIN 15:25 

* Valid from 7 September ^ Valid from 10 September 

SINGAPORE – JAKARTA / JAKARTA – SINGAPORE 1 hour 45 minutes (GMT+7) 


SIN 

SIN 

SIN 

SIN* 

CGK 

CGK 

CGK 

CGK* 

08:20 

13:25 

20:10 

20:10 

10:00 

15:05 

21:35 

21:35 

CGK 

CGK 

CGK 

CGK 

SIN 

SIN 

SIN 

SIN 

09:05 

14:05 

20:55 

20:55 

12:45 

17:50 

00:20 

00:20 

* Valid from 14 September 

SINGAPORE – MEDAN / MEDAN – SINGAPORE 1 hour 25 minutes (GMT+7) 


SIN 09:25 MES 10:00 

SIN 16:50 MES 17:15 

MES 10:50 SIN 13:10 

MES 18:00 SIN 20:20 

SINGAPORE – SURABAYA / SURABAYA – SINGAPORE 



SIN 13:10 SUB 14:25 

SUB 15:05 SIN 18:20 

Flight durations are estimates only, departing from Singapore. 

Information correct at press time. 

Operated by Jetstar Asia Airways 

Operated by Jetstar Airways 

Operated by Valuair 

At Pagi Sore , we insist upon the freshest 

herbs and spices in every single dish we 

serve. Our aim is to give every customer the 

best Indonesian dining experience. 

We’re not just authentically Indonesian, 

we’re also uniquely Pagi Sore. 

Ikan Ota Kukus 

- The Freshest 

leather Jacket Fish 

succulently cooked 

with rich and 

creamy ota gravy. 

A Ms. Liyana 

Kwan original and 

voted one of the 

top 100 dishes in 

Singapore in 2007! 

Tahu Telor - 

presented with a 

culinary award in 

2002! 

Kepala Ikan 

Asam Pedas - 

Red snapper 

fish head stewed 

in piping hot 

spicy and sour 

asam soup! 

Voted One of Singapore's Top 

50 Restaurants, Wine and Dine 

Singapore's Top Restaurants 

2008, Featured on Makan King 

2 & Makansutra, Excellent 

Food Award 2002. 

www.pagi-sore.com 

In-house and outdoor catering, Delivery 

Pagi Sore | 88-90 Telok Ayer Street | Far East Square | Singapore 048470 

Tel: 6225 6002 | Fax: 6536 7679 | Email: fareastoutlet@pagi-sore.com 

Opening hours (Monday – Sunday except Public Holiday): 

11:00 am – 2:30 pm and 6:00 pm – 9.30 pm 

www.facebook.com/pagisore 

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DID YOU KNOW? 

JETSTAR OPERATES LONG-HAUL 

SERVICES FROM SINGAPORE TO 

MELBOURNE, AUCKLAND AND 

BEIJING* ON THE AIRBUS A330 

WHAT’S AN AIRBUS A330, 

YOU ASK? 

The Airbus A330 is a twin-aisle, 

wide-bodied aircraft that can 

seat up to 310 passengers. If 

you’re travelling within Asia on 

SAFETY, SECURITY & COMFORT 

CARRY-ON 

BAGGAGE 

Liquids, aerosols or gels (LAGs) 

must be in containers with a 

maximum capacity of 100ml 

each. Containers must be placed 

in a transparent resealable 

plastic bag with a maximum 

capacity not exceeding one litre. 

SAFETY FIRST 

Please ask the cabin crew 

for an infant seatbelt if your child 

is under two years old. Return 

the infant seatbelt to our cabin 

crew upon disembarkation. 

Sleeping on the aircraft fl oor is 

not permitted. 

Please read the safety instruction 

card in your seat pocket, noting 

emergency exits and location 

of life jackets. Please watch the 

Jetstar, you’re sitting on an A320 

aircraft. This has a single-aisle 

seat confi guration, and takes 

up to 180 passengers. The 

A330 is almost twice the size 

of the A320. 

YOU GET MORE WHEN FLYING 

JETSTAR’S LONG-HAUL SERVICES 

ON THE AIRBUS A330 

Jetstar’s long-haul economy 

safety demonstration prior to 

take-off. 

In an emergency, the crew will 

give specifi c instructions. They 

may speak assertively and will 

require your cooperation. 

SMOKING 

Government regulations 

prohibit smoking on all fl ights. 

There are smoke detectors 

in all toilets and penalties for 

regulation breaches. 

THE IMPORTANCE OF 

BLOOD CIRCULATION 

AND MUSCLE RELAXATION 

DURING FLIGHTS 

Compression stockings can 

assist in preventing swelling of 

the ankles and feet and they may 

improve the blood return to the 

body from the lower legs. 

seats have a seat pitch of 

78cm. This is comparable to the 

economy seats on full service 

carriers such as Qantas and 

Singapore Airlines fl ying the 

same type of aircraft — which 

means you’re getting equal 

comfort, but at a fraction of 

the price! 

Besides our signature low 

fares, passengers can choose to 

also enjoy onboard the aircraft: 

• Infl ight hot meals and 

beverages 

*commence 24 November 2011, subject to regulatory approval 

During your fl ight, move your 

legs and feet three or four 

minutes per hour, and move 

about. 

CABIN 

PRESSURE 

To “clear” your ears, try 

swallowing and/or yawning 

When you are fl ying with an 

infant, give them a dummy or 

feed them during the aircraft’s 

descent. Sucking and swallowing 

will help the infant equalise the 

pressure in their ears 

CABIN 

HUMIDITY / 

DEHYDRATION 

Low humidity in the aircraft 

cabin can cause drying of the 

nose, throat and eyes and 

can irritate wearers of contact 

lenses. Do: 

WELLBEING 

• Comfort kits (SG$9) — 

complete with blanket, eye 

mask, neck pillow and many 

other amenities that are yours 

to keep 

• Infl ight entertainment units 

(SG$15 to use), with an 

extensive list of the latest 

movies, TV shows and music 

videos already preloaded 

With all these extras to provide 

a great level of comfort, you’ll 

arrive at your destination in no 

time at all! 

• Drink water frequently. 

• Drink coffee, tea and alcohol 

only in moderation. 

• Remove contact lenses if your 

eyes are irritated. 

• Use a moisturiser to refresh 

skin. 

JETSTAR 

SECURITY 

POLICY 

Jetstar has a strict policy 

on denying boarding to 

any passengers who are 

inappropriate in fl ight or 

on ground in comments or 

behavior. Jetstar does not accept 

any inappropriate comments 

as “jokes”. All matters are 

referred to relevant authorities 

for prosecution. Jetstar will seek 

to recover all costs incurred as a 

result of infl ight incidents from 

those involved. 

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