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Cold weather hit greater KL and Malaysia

stimix — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 09:35:52 +0800

Hehe..yet reported in newspaper but since yesterday, temperature has hovering around 23C-25c all day long and this Morning I woke up with temperature showing 21C

Too bad did not screen cap. Nevertheless the latest 22c at klia still the coldest for years now:

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I also checked Cameron highland temperature and it was 13C this Morning!
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Looking forward to dip till 20c by Tomorrow/Sunday

215/55 R17

stimix — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 12:13:45 +0800

Tine to change my Bridgestone Turanza ER33 after >60k km on the road.

My criteria: not interested on UHP tyres. I seldom drive >120km/hr. I prefer quiet & comforyable tyre and yet with reasonable handling especially on wet roads.

I've shortlisted the followings and looking for tyres below RM450/pc (for premium brand & below RM400 for 2nd tier brands

1- michelin primacy 3ST
2- goodyear efficient grip
3- toyo proxes CF2
4- bridgestone turanza gr100

Do share your experience especially on wet handling, price you bought/location & cabin noises

TQ

Nikon shuts its China camera factory

stimix — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 11:09:28 +0800

https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/art..._campaign=GME-I

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Nikon, one of the world’s largest producers of optics and imaging products, said it has shut a factory in eastern China that assembles cameras, becoming the latest victim of the ubiquitous smartphone that’s displacing more and more stand-alone gadgets from music players to cameras and hand-held navigation devices.

Operations at Nikon Imaging (China) in Wuxi had ceased, part of what the Japanese company calls a “global restructuring” in a press statement, requiring it to book a 7 billion yen (US$61.8 million) one-time charge.

The 2,200 employees at Wuxi, who’ve been making the Nikon 1 range of interchangeable lens cameras since 2002, will be dismissed, but will be compensated at standards higher than those required by Chinese law, according to a company spokeswoman.

“We will move some production lines elsewhere, with Thailand being one of the destinations,” said Nikon’s spokeswoman Luan Xiaofei. “But none of the plants will produce the same models of cameras we used to make in Wuxi.”

Puchong V9

stimix — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 22:42:10 +0800

Puchong Thread V8

HISTORY OF PUCHONG: http://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puchong Or brief one inside the 1st issue of http://www.myioi.com/ReachOutMag/ReachOut1.pdf and the latest from UTAR student http://www.utar.edu.my/dssc/file/NewVillag...20_Selangor.pdf
p/s none of the articles failed to give any credit to the real original ppl there. The Temiar orang asli located in Saujan Puchong & Pulau Meranti

Bandar Kinrara & Puncak Kinrara:

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Puchong Perdana, Intan & Kg Muhibbah, Kg Sri langkas & Bt13 area:

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Puchong Permai & Puchong Prima & Kg Bestari area:

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Bandar Bukit Puchong 1 & 2:

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Puchong Utama & Bt14 :

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Taman Tasik Prima, Tekali, Tmn Mas Sepang, Putra Prima, Kg Sri Aman & Saujana Putra:

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Saujana Puchong:

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Putra Perdana, Kg Ayer Hitam & Pulau Meranti

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EQuine park, Lestari Puchong, Bdr Putra Permai & Pinggiran Putra, Kg Ayer Hitam & Pulau Meranti

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Addition: Kindly pm me your locations if your name is not in the list. TQ!

Post Offices & Locations of The Yellow & Red Box @ Puchong

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Budget Hotels In Puchong:

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Chinese Primary Schools in Puchong:

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Lakes in Puchong

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Public Buses In Puchong

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Morning & Night Market

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Hospital & Clinic

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Free Wi-Fi

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Bank

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New Car Dealer

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Useful government phones

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Recommended Car Repairer & Workshop

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Version 3: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...4811&hl=puchong
Version 4: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...7657&hl=puchong
Version 5: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1211623
Version 6: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1502257
Version 7: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2322113
Version 8: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...1607&hl=puchong

[WTS] Used Sony Nex 5N & 18m-55mm kit lens

stimix — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 18:08:23 +0800

Item(s):
Spoilt Sony NEX 5N with good conditioned 18-55 kit lens

Package includes:
Camera, lens, battery, charger & ori bag

Price:
RM200 ( reserved for arrival 2009)

Warranty:
No. Spoilt camera. Good for those want the lens

Dealing method:
COD @ Puchong

Location:
Puchong

Contact method/details:
PM me

Item(s) conditions:
Spoilt camera. Lens ~80%

Picture:
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Reason for sale:
Too expensive to repair. Decided to sell the kit lens

[WTS] MC/MD lenses with 1 md to e mount adaptor

stimix — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 14:42:54 +0800

Item(s):
Minolta/sigma/vivitar manual md/mc lenses with 1 bonus md to e mount adaptor

Package includes:
Take all or offer me individual lense. Do PM me if you are interested.

Price:[/]
PM me.

[b]Warranty:
No.

Dealing method:
COD puchong. PJ/ Shah Alam/Sri Kembangan to add RM10 to cover toll & fuel.

Poslaju - ok but will not responsible for loss in transit. RM10 within Pen Msia for each lens or RM30 for all. Sabah/swk add RM5 to the above.

Location:
Puchong

Contact method/details:
PM

Item(s) conditions:
Old lenses. Expected stractches. Well kept in dry box except the vivitar 100-300.

Picture:
As attached

Reason for sale:
My Sony NEX 5 kaput & thinking to retire.

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Taiwan V4

stimix — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 23:40:14 +0800

Version 1: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/421884
Version 2: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1894944
Version 3: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2849285/+2720

Interesting Itineraries, blogs & photos sharing

Taipei & surroundings (By JYS)- http://jy-s.com/category/travel/taiwan/
Taipei/ Kaushiung/ bullet train (By Jasz_24) - http://www.mytripbloggies.com/taiwan.htm
Taipei/Hualien/Chin sui bay/Taroko Gorge (by stimix): https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30641516
Taipei..Emphasize on Jiufen/Yilan (By kampungboycitygal): http://kampungboycitygal.com/2009/07/execu...i-yilan-taiwan/
By Zstan: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=53036884

Hotel recommendations:

Current Popular 3* Hotels: Best to call them directly for booking. All Taiwan 3* Hotels have a 30~40% discount, so ask for it if the discount is not already mentioned on their website.
Won Star Hotel : http://www.wonstar.com.tw
Ta Shun: http://www.tshotel.com.tw
Go City Inn: http://www.gocityinn.com
Neijiang : http://www.neijiang-hotel.com.tw/
(Lowest price Quad room )
See You Hotel: http://www.taipeionestarhotel.com.tw
明日大飯店 [台北] - NT$980 [very very good location, but rate will differ on weekend, first nite $1180 but they give $200 disc voucher which can be used for ur following day stay]
高山青[阿里山] - RM260.87 [april quite peak season, best i can find]
Laurel Villa[日月潭] - NT$1800 [cheapest hotel i can find on the lake - other places with cheap rate need around 30mins bus ride to reach sun moon lake]
五號小築 [花蓮] - NT$999 [nice ming su - but the driver charge is very expensive]

Others:
http://www.agoda.com/asia/taiwan/taipei.html
http://www.asiarooms.com/taiwan/taipei.html
http://www.hotelclub.com/SearchResults.asp?id=5645

Hostel Recommendations

http://www.taipeihostel.com/ - Basic, clean & the cheapest - RM60/nite for 2. But expect to share toilet (Clean). Best - Free WIFI & also chatting & making friends from all over the world

Boon's recommendation: http://www.taiwanmex.com/

Others: http://www.hostelworld.com/findabed.php?Se...y67emDKPJCqqd61
http://www.couchsurfing.org/

Taipei Hotels Review:
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=33107851

Shoppings, Food & Nightlife recommendations

The Best place for Electronics is Guanghua http://www.freewebs.com/crazyazn/guanghuae...ronicmarket.htm

Nightlife: http://www.taiwannights.com/

Halal Food: http://www.taipeimosque.org.tw/mosque/pages/halalfood.html

Shihlin Nite Market: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shilin_Night_Market

Ximending: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ximending

Transport

MRT Line

For more info: http://english.trtc.com.tw/ct.asp?xItem=10...27496&mp=122032

Taiwan High speed train (only west coast to Kaoshiung):
http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/

Taiwan Rail Authority (Inc of Tilted's Taroko Express to Hualien)
http://www.railway.gov.tw/en/ticket/ticket-1.aspx

MUST Visit attractions in Taiwan:

-Taroko Gorge (Day trip sufficient)
- Yehliu Geopark
- Dansui old street
- Taipei 101
- Chiang kai Shek Memorial
- Jiufen
- Alisan
- Sun Moon Lake
- Hehuan Shan & Chinjing farm
- Beitou Hot spring (Taipei)
- Yang Ming shan ( Volcano & hiking)
- Wulai Hot spring
- Taipei Zoo

Nice Info about Taiwan:

http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/facts-about-taiwan.html

Discounted Youth travel Card: http://youthtravel.tw/youthtrekker/

Easy Card for MRT, Buses & train: http://www.easycard.com.tw/english/index.asp

Currency Exchange /Money changing

At the time of this write-up (Dec'09), The Taiwan Dollar is not trading at a good rate in Malaysia & RM is also not well traded in Taiwan.
Thus, To get better rate, it is advisable that you change to US$ first in Malaysia..check the rate here: http://www.moneymaster.com.my/cc.php

However, on certain occasion, US$ might not be well traded as well in Taiwan & pls do & comparion 1st before deciding to convert 1st or otherwise

Thereafter, once u reach Taipei Airport, just changte the US$ to Taiwan $ at any currency exchangers in the airport (All the same rate + NT$30 commission). Check the rate here:
http://rate.bot.com.tw/Pages/Static/UIP003.en-US.htm

Old US currency

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Should you bring American currency, please be sure to bring newer bills as the banks will only accept the newer bills (bills from 1996 and 2003 are not accepted at most places, due to a high proportion of forgeries bearing these years). Bills which are torn or damaged will probably not be changed, and old-style small-bust bills are not accepted.
SOURCE FROM http://wikitravel.org/en/Taiwan

Taiwan Electric socket type:

Taipei Weather:

More free guides & brochures about Taiwan:

Taiwan Visitors Association, Kuala Lumpur Office
Address： WISMA GOLDHILL Suite 25-01, Level 25, Wisma Goldhill, 67 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Tel： +60-3-2070-6789
FaTx： +60-3-2072-3559
E-mail： tva@streamyx.com

Malaysia - Worst Human Trafficking Record

stimix — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 21:38:23 +0800

Omai... Announcement now live of CNN..

http://thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com/...ort/?hpt=ias_c2

Bangkok V4

stimix — Thu, 29 May 2014 07:09:04 +0800

Continue from Existing Bangkok thread here:
V1: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/360898

V2 https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1328251

V3 https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2421091/+2860

More Tourist Info compiled from various postings in V1:

1) Transportations:

QUOTE(sunbeams @ Nov 29 2006, 07:31 PM)

THB1,000 is outrageously expensive. My guess is that you took the airport taxi rather than the normal public taxi.

Alright here's the situation. When you arrive at the airport, you have a few choices to get to your hotel:

1 - Hotel Transfer

If you arrange with the hotel via bookings, they could send someone to pick you up from the airport using the hotel limo. Might be free, but if it isn't, you can expect a heavy bill. Pros: No need to wait for queues

2 - Airport Taxi

When you exit the airport and about to head outside, you're most likely to be approached by well dressed men / women in blazers asking if you like a "taxi". This ain't any normal taxi, but your high class airport limo. Depending on your destination, it would cost anywhere between THB600 - THB1,000. Pros: You get to sit in real comfortable Toyota Camrys

3 - Public Taxi

The cheapest form of taxi to get to your hotel. Head downstairs to the ground floor (not the arrival floor) and head outside. The new Suvarnabhumi airport hasn't properly prepared proper booths for public taxis, so you'll see a bunch of tables by the sidewalk. Walk to anyone of them and tell them your destination. They will give you a receipt and show you to your public taxi. The journey shouldn't cost more than THB400 if you want to get to town center.

There is an extra surcharge of THB50 if you take the public taxi from the airport, in addition to the metered fare. Also, if you decide to take the tollways, you have to pay the toll fare yourself.

Pros: Cheap. Cons: You might end up sitting in a 1990 Toyota Corolla or an old junk rusted relic of Bangkok transportation antiques
Some Tips:

Most public taxi drivers will take the Bang-Na route to get to the city. It's further, which allows them to earn slightly more milleage from you. So, if you are daring enough, tell the taxi driver to take the "Motorway" route. This route is shorter distance, and more direct to the city. "Motorway" is the name the Thai's use for that particular stretch of highway, which leads you to the Rama 9 Rd, and from there you can get to the city with ease.

The Bang-Na route shares the same trunk to and from the port. With this, you will have to bear slow traffic from hundreds of container trailers. If you're unlucky, you might experience some traffic congestion, and that can be really frustrating.
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Aditional Taxi Info:

QUOTE(tatsuyachiba @ Mar 27 2010, 03:45 AM)

I'll clarify if it helps. You don't pay 50B to the "airport authority" - you pay it to the cab driver at the end of the journey, above-and-over what the meter shows. e.g. if meter shows 230B, you pay 280B at the end. If you "curi" a taxi on the departures level as taxis drop off bonafide departing pax, then you don't pay this.
Also it is very common to round up to the next 10B if you and the driver have no change.

Tolls, as you pass them or not depending on where you go, can be 25, 45, 15 etc as to tollway/expressway circles Bangkok. The 25B and 45B tolls refer to 2 common tolls if you are going to Sukumvit/Silom/River areas. You hand cash to the driver, who hands it to the tollbooth clerk who hands the change/receipt back to the driver, who hands it back to you. Great way for you to break your 1000B notes into small change so you can pay the taxi fare at the end. You also have the option of not taking tollways, and a lot of people do this if they are traveling very early in the morning (4-5am) or very late at night - it doesn't slow you down too much to take surface streets.

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Puchong V8

stimix — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 21:13:57 +0800

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Puchong Perdana, Intan & Kg Muhibbah, Kg Sri langkas & Bt13 area:

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Puchong Permai & Puchong Prima & Kg Bestari area:

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Bandar Bukit Puchong 1 & 2:

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Puchong Utama & Bt14 :

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Taman Tasik Prima, Tekali, Tmn Mas Sepang, Putra Prima, Kg Sri Aman & Saujana Putra:

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Saujana Puchong:

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Putra Perdana, Kg Ayer Hitam & Pulau Meranti

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EQuine park, Lestari Puchong, Bdr Putra Permai & Pinggiran Putra, Kg Ayer Hitam & Pulau Meranti

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Post Offices & Locations of The Yellow & Red Box @ Puchong

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Budget Hotels In Puchong:

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Chinese Primary Schools in Puchong:

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Lakes in Puchong

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Public Buses In Puchong

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Morning & Night Market

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Hospital & Clinic

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Free Wi-Fi

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Bank

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New Car Dealer

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Recommended Car Repairer & Workshop

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South Korea V5

stimix — Sat, 28 Dec 2013 21:29:46 +0800

Continue from V1 : https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/369047
V2 : https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1780940
V3: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2230726
V4: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2750531

Link to Korea Tourist Website:
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.kto

More info & even learning Korean from:

Korea Plaza
Ground Flr, Menara Hap Seng (Formerly MUI Plaza)
Jalan P Ramlee KL
Tel: 03-20722515
24hr info: Dial 1330
email: klkoreanplaza@gmail.com
Business Hours: 9Am -6PM

Learning Korean/ Hangul: http://language.snu.ac.kr/site/kr/klec/cli...orean/index.jsp or http://korean.sogang.ac.kr/

Getting to Seoul from Airport

http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/GK/GK_EN_2_2_2_3.jsp

More options & Combi AREX/MRT: http://english.arex.or.kr/jsp/eng/index.jsp

Metro maps:

MRT route planning (Very usefull tool. http://www.seoulmetro.co.kr/station/eng/linemap.action

English Reference maps of South korea (better than Googlemaps) : http://emap.visitkorea.or.kr/Scripts/EngMap.aspx

T-Money - Seoul Touch & Go card

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T-money Card
The T-money Card can be used for local buses and subways in Seoul and the surrounding Gyeonggi-do area. By using T-money, you can get a 100-won discount off the basic cash fare. It provides you with even more of a discount when making transfers. Perhaps the biggest benefit of this particular card is that it allows you to avoid the hassle of buying tickets, and the balance on the card minus 500 won can be refunded at any time during its use. T-money is a pre-paid card and the card price is 2,500 won. Users of the T-money card can get mileage points, which can be converted into T-money.

Card price : 2,500 won.
Vendors : Nearly all convenience stores, including GS25, and subway ticket booths.
Use : To pay fares for buses and subways in the Seoul and Gyeonggi area and build mileage points based on the total of fares paid. The mileage can be used to pay fares later on. To do so, the 16-digit number printed on the back of the card needs to be registered at www.t-money.co.kr.
Recharging locations : Vendor locations Refund locations : GS25 convenience store

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/TR/TR_EN_5_4.jsp

Discounted limousine bus from airport

QUOTE(Adeline0413 @ Sep 2 2011, 07:04 PM)

Discount .... Discount .... Discount !!!

Who likes to travel within Seoul with FREE local transportation (i.e. free subway, free bus, sorry, tourist bus is not consider under transportation )

Ok, blessed are those traveling within the month of Aug & Sept 2011, for KTO is willing to offer FREE transportation money!
‘Korea Pass’ Event

☞ Description: Buy a Korea Pass card at one of the 11 sales locations, and automatically receive 10,000 won that can be used for transportation fees
※ Each person may purchase up to 2 Korea Pass cards.
※ Money can be added to the Korea Pass card balance at recharge machines located in subway stations.

☞ Period: August 1-September 30, 2011

☞ Sales Locations
 - INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Hana Bank Currency Exchange Counter (B1-1F),
Airport Railroad Station Information Desk (B1-1F)
 - GIMPO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Hana Bank Currency Exchange Counter (2F),
Airport Railroad Station Information Desk (B1)
 - SEOUL STATION: Airport Railroad Station Information Desk (B3)

☞ 1300 tt call center: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
☞ Korea Pass homepage: www.koreapass.or.kr/en
☞ Additional information on Korea Pass (English)

For strange reason, this is not show in koreapass website, but on KTO website, and this is widely discussed and got people excited at other travel forums too

Well, this is a special promotion for new sales counter, so you can ONLY get your free transportation fee reloaded into your card at the Incheon airport, Gimpo airport and Seoul station only.

If you get your KR pass in other outlets, there will be NO FREE transportation KRW 10,000 (this is almost RM30, and I worked out, if you are on backpack, this will easily means you get 4~5 days FREE subway tour)

By the way KR pass is similar to a debit card, you can use at various shops, food outlets, tourist entrance fee, lodging, and don't forget, for those who is going to SHOP at Lotte, every KRW 50,000 you get KRW 5,000 discount. Just remember to insist on the discount booklets that comes together.

From other forum, some of the vendor is really insisting to have the coupons AND the card before giving you the discounts, some not so fussy but there are people who are .... so let's just get it, and have fun at Seoul ^^

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QUOTE(aeiou228 @ Nov 23 2010, 08:21 AM)

I rented 2 phones from KT SHOW (2000w /day) and it comes with a FREE T-money chip each phone. Just top up at the convenient store and you are good to go. The Iphone is FREE rental if you answer some questionnaires upon returning the phone. Iphone doesn't come with T-Money but the plus point is it has GPS with Google map.
I recommend to rent 2 phones because you can split the group to two in shopping complexes and save a lot of time.
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Halal Food & Mosque ~ Seoul

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I list down several halal makan place for our Muslims friends which mostly in Itaewon area:

Ssalam - Turkish dish
Mister Kebab - Turkish dish
Salam Bakery - Turkish bread/pastries
Dubai - Arab dish
Wazwan - Indian dish
Marrakech Night - Moroccon dish
Petra - Arab dish
Ali Baba - Egyptian dish
Alsaba - Pakistan dish
Muslim Mart - Supermarket selling groceries

Myeongdeong area
Myeongdong Andong Jjimdak & Bulgogi
Location: Myeongdong Station Exit 6 -2nd lane opposite Binsbean Cafe

Mr Pizza
Myeongdong Station Exit 6 - 2nd lane (selling seafood and vegan pizza)

Yukaney
Myeongdong Station Exit 7 - From Myeongdong main road straight to the junction until u see Nature Republic on the left. Turn right and then straight until you reach left junction. You can see Yukaney's signboard

Kebab at Namdaemun
Hoehyeon Station Exit 6 - u can see the shop from the main road

Dongdaemun
Jeonju Sikdang or Ikan Bakar
Dongdamun Station Exit 8 - walk straight until u see Daemyong building. Turn right and then turn left to the 2nd alley

Nami Island
Cafe Yeonga Jiga (Cafe Drama). This cafe located between Nami Historium and Winter Sonata Gallery.

Mosque
Seoul Central Mosque, Hannam dong, 732-21, Yongsan gu Seoul
www.koreaislam.org

Gyeonggi Gwangju Mosque
Yeogni,48-9, Gwangjus eup,Gwangju gun, Gyeongi Do

Daegu Mosque
Jamia Masjid Uthman Islam Centre Jukjeon dong,202-6, Dalseo gu Daegu

Busan Mosque
Namsan dong, 30-1, Geumjeong gu Busan

Jeju Mosque
Daelim Apartment, 104-201, Yeong dong, Jeju
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Phone Renting

QUOTE(aeiou228 @ Oct 4 2010, 07:49 PM)

If you rent a local Korea phone, the rates are:

-Rental Fee: VisitKorea member special rate - 1,700won/day
-Domestic call rates:90 won (0.07 USD)/10sec
-Charged by the airtime used
USA - 720 won (0.59 USD)/min
China - 960 won (0.78 USD)/min
Japan - 864 won (0.70 USD)/min
Calling Malaysia number should be <1000 won/min

The most cost efficient way for 4 person is

Rent 2 sets of call forwarding DID and 2 sets of Korea number. ie
Two person share one set each.

With this arrangement, you can split to two groups during shopping in complex without fear of missing. Korea to Korea domestic call is 90won/10sec.
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Nice Smartphone App for Travel to S Korea:

QUOTE(anechoic @ Nov 23 2011, 03:08 PM)

I used these 2 Android Apps which I believe available for Iphone as well. Really help me during my trip.

Jihachul.

Korea subway on your phone, good for checking subway routes, distance and time taken. Not only Seoul, but Busan and other Korea cities as well.
I Tour Seoul

Basically an informative app which contains lots of info about Seoul, shows you how which subway station to reach a particular place.
Another app called Trip It, basically a travel app that allows you key in your itenary so you can easily refer on the phone. Sync with your flight itenaries as well. No need to carry so many papers to refer for flight info.

Trip It
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Info of Jeju Island by yvonnsoo

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Penang famous Mural Artist now painting JB

stimix — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 17:18:13 +0800

Thu, 07 Nov 2013 07:30:00 GMT | By Reta Lee

Mural artist Ernest Zacharevic paints a realistic take of Johor

Social issue takes the spotlight in Ernest's latest work, spotted in Johor Bahru" JB, home of Malaysia's very own Legoland" read the caption on the above picture, shared by mural artist Ernest Zacharevic on his Facebook account. The artist who is now working on some murals in Johor Bahru, could not be reached for comments. But Malaysian fans have been sharing the photo and comments, since the photo first appeared two hours ago, with at least 3,454 likes and 586 shares.

On the mural, Gavin Pang commented that "it tugs at the heartstrings because we know that it's true", while Nicole Raymond Low lamented that "it also shows the high crime rate in that area." Do you think the mural serves as a reminder or warning to pedestrians and tourists visiting Johor? Should authorities be doing more to reduce the street crimes in towns? Were you a victim or have you witnessed any street crime before?

http://news.malaysia.msn.com/community/mur...c-take-of-johor

I really lol at the painting

Air Asia V4

stimix — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 14:44:15 +0800

Air Asia Thread V4

Refer here for past discussion:

V3: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2105083
V2: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1512635
V1 https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/644359

1) Booking Site:

http://www.airasia.com/my/en/home.page

2) General Terms & Q&A

http://www.airasia.com/my/en/about-us/term...conditions.page

3) Fees Structure

http://www.airasia.com/my/en/our-fares/fees-and-charges.page

Checked In Baggage:

http://www.airasia.com/my/en/baggage-info/...ed-baggage.page

Moon Cake drop price liao

stimix — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:20:49 +0800

Quick- quick last few days.. This one by Casahana & located @ IOI Mall new wing:

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Quick Covered-up Job

stimix — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 16:19:55 +0800

QUOTE

A Thai Airways plane has its logo and name covered up after it skidded off the runway at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on September 9, 2013. The plane skidded after the landing gear malfunctioned, slightly injuring more than a dozen passengers as they evacuated the jet, the airline said.
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http://news.malaysia.msn.com/top-stories/1...ay-in-bangkok-2

Kingston SSD Now V series 30GB

stimix — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 12:12:57 +0800

Item(s):
Kingston SSD Now V series 30GB

Package includes:
Only the SSD as per picture

Price:
RM100

Warranty:
No more waranty. Personal 3 days

Dealing method:
COD at Puchong - Aeon Big or Tesco Bkt Puchong 2
Postage via Poslaju- RM7 Semenanjung & RM10- Sabah/Sarawak

Location of seller:
Puchong, Selangor

Contact method/details:
PM.

Age of item:
~2yrs

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Item(s) conditions:
- Good & perfect

Picture:

Reason for sale:
Upgraded to Higher capacity

Cameron Highland V2

stimix — Sat, 06 Jul 2013 10:46:42 +0800

Continue from V1 here: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/363578/+2620

Map of CH:

Good info about Cameron Highland:

1) General tips, hotels, transport, Jungle hiking tours, food & etc:
http://cameronhighlands.com/Destination-Gu...s/trekking-map/

Common FAQ:

1). Which road is the best?

A: If you are from the North - Use Simpang Pulai; If from the South, use Tapah & from the North east states - Gua Musang & from East/Sout East - Raub-Sg koyan. Those from the South, try not to waste your toll, fuel by going in one big circle vis spimpang Pulai. You will only jam up the already jammed road few towns in CH before Brinchang during festive seasons

2) What is the average temperature expected in Camweron Higland (Tanah Rata- Brinchang & Kea Farm

A On avg day temperature ranging from 21C to 25C and if rain 19-22C. Night temperature: 15-20C and if rain ~13-15C. The lowest temperature normally from Nov till Feb every year.

3) Best town to stay:

A- If you want to be in noisest, busiest, easy to find lousiest, price slaughtering food & closer to night market - Brinchang. If you want the highest accomodation & near to vege market- Kea Farm- Equatorial at ~1650 M. If you want cheap, relaxing, cosy and better food - Tanah Rata

4) Highest tourist town in Caneron Highland:

A Kea Farm village/ Vege market - 1600-1700M; Brinchang - 1500M, Tanah Rata 1400-1,450M

Taiwan V3

stimix — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:52:22 +0800

Version 1: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/421884
Version 2: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1894944

Interesting Itineraries, blogs & photos sharing

Taipei & surroundings (By JYS)- http://jy-s.com/category/travel/taiwan/
Taipei/ Kaushiung/ bullet train (By Jasz_24) - http://www.mytripbloggies.com/taiwan.htm
Taipei/Hualien/Chin sui bay/Taroko Gorge (by stimix): https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30641516
Taipei..Emphasize on Jiufen/Yilan (By kampungboycitygal): http://kampungboycitygal.com/2009/07/execu...i-yilan-taiwan/
By Zstan: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=53036884

Hotel recommendations:

Current Popular 3* Hotels: Best to call them directly for booking. All Taiwan 3* Hotels have a 30~40% discount, so ask for it if the discount is not already mentioned on their website.
Won Star Hotel : http://www.wonstar.com.tw
Ta Shun: http://www.tshotel.com.tw
Go City Inn: http://www.gocityinn.com
Neijiang : http://www.neijiang-hotel.com.tw/
(Lowest price Quad room )
See You Hotel: http://www.taipeionestarhotel.com.tw
明日大飯店 [台北] - NT$980 [very very good location, but rate will differ on weekend, first nite $1180 but they give $200 disc voucher which can be used for ur following day stay]
高山青[阿里山] - RM260.87 [april quite peak season, best i can find]
Laurel Villa[日月潭] - NT$1800 [cheapest hotel i can find on the lake - other places with cheap rate need around 30mins bus ride to reach sun moon lake]
五號小築 [花蓮] - NT$999 [nice ming su - but the driver charge is very expensive]

Others:
http://www.agoda.com/asia/taiwan/taipei.html
http://www.asiarooms.com/taiwan/taipei.html
http://www.hotelclub.com/SearchResults.asp?id=5645

Hostel Recommendations

http://www.taipeihostel.com/ - Basic, clean & the cheapest - RM60/nite for 2. But expect to share toilet (Clean). Best - Free WIFI & also chatting & making friends from all over the world

Boon's recommendation: http://www.taiwanmex.com/

Others: http://www.hostelworld.com/findabed.php?Se...y67emDKPJCqqd61
http://www.couchsurfing.org/

Taipei Hotels Review:
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=33107851

Shoppings, Food & Nightlife recommendations

The Best place for Electronics is Guanghua http://www.freewebs.com/crazyazn/guanghuae...ronicmarket.htm

Nightlife: http://www.taiwannights.com/

Halal Food: http://www.taipeimosque.org.tw/mosque/pages/halalfood.html

Shihlin Nite Market: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shilin_Night_Market

Ximending: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ximending

Transport

MRT Line

For more info: http://english.trtc.com.tw/ct.asp?xItem=10...27496&mp=122032

Taiwan High speed train (only west coast to Kaoshiung):
http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/

Taiwan Rail Authority (Inc of Tilted's Taroko Express to Hualien)
http://www.railway.gov.tw/en/ticket/ticket-1.aspx

MUST Visit attractions in Taiwan:

-Taroko Gorge (Day trip sufficient)
- Yehliu Geopark
- Dansui old street
- Taipei 101
- Chiang kai Shek Memorial
- Jiufen
- Alisan
- Sun Moon Lake
- Hehuan Shan & Chinjing farm
- Beitou Hot spring (Taipei)
- Yang Ming shan ( Volcano & hiking)
- Wulai Hot spring
- Taipei Zoo

Nice Info about Taiwan:

http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/facts-about-taiwan.html

Discounted Youth travel Card: http://youthtravel.tw/youthtrekker/

Easy Card for MRT, Buses & train: http://www.easycard.com.tw/english/index.asp

Currency Exchange /Money changing

At the time of this write-up (Dec'09), The Taiwan Dollar is not trading at a good rate in Malaysia & RM is also not well traded in Taiwan.
Thus, To get better rate, it is advisable that you change to US$ first in Malaysia..check the rate here: http://www.moneymaster.com.my/cc.php

However, on certain occasion, US$ might not be well traded as well in Taiwan & pls do & comparion 1st before deciding to convert 1st or otherwise

Thereafter, once u reach Taipei Airport, just changte the US$ to Taiwan $ at any currency exchangers in the airport (All the same rate + NT$30 commission). Check the rate here:
http://rate.bot.com.tw/Pages/Static/UIP003.en-US.htm

Old US currency

QUOTE

Travel To Japan V3

stimix — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:49:20 +0800

Version 1: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/545818
Version 2: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2419732

Japan Travel Info- Updated by moderators:

1. Transportations

- Japan Rail Network, maps & fare: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2019.html
- Train Schedule: http://world.jorudan.co.jp/norikae/cgi-bin...in.cgi#L_Kekka3
- Cheap 5 days unlimited ride via "Seishun Juhaici kippu" ticket (But no Express/Bullet train) http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2362.html
- JR Pass for those want to go major cities cheaply using Sinkansen http://www.japan-rail-pass.com/train-japon/?ap=j0095g
- Haneda Limousine Bus (Keihin Kyuko) for those reaching late night @Haneda - http://hnd-bus.com/route/nightmorningbus.html
- How to get to Tokyo after midnight:
http://jprail.com/travel-informations/how-...town-tokyo.html (Others pls google)

2.Learn Simple Japanese:
http://japanese-phrases.sakura.ne.jp/

3. General Sighseeing & Attractions:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e623a.html

-Tokyo Disneyland ticket price: http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/en/ticket/index.html

4. Hotel Booking Websites (Please compare 1st)

http://www.agoda.com/asia/japan/tokyo.html
http://www.asiarooms.com/en/japan/tokyo.html
http://ms.hotels.com/?dateless=true (Probably the cheapest to Japan?)
http://www.booking.com/index.html?aid=3096...CFUd66wodUklQNQ

VISA application:

Starting July 2013, Malaysian are exempted from visa requirement.. Waiting for the official announcement:

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Relaxing of Visa Requirements for Malaysia and Thai Nationals
1. On June 11 The Government of Japan announced that, Malaysia and Thai
nationals traveling to Japan for a short-term period will be exempted from
visas.
2. As this new measure will start within summer season (in coming months),
the effective date of the implementation and the length of stay without visa
will be announced soon. (For those who plan to visit Japan in the near
future, please keep in mind of the starting date of this new measure. The
Embassy of Japan will not return visa fees for all visas that have been issued
before the effective date of implementation.)

http://www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/visa_malaysi...i_nationals.pdf
http://www.clickworkz.com/edm/JNTO/pressre...EDM1/index.html

5. More great info compiled from this thread:

QUOTE(RegentCid @ Feb 3 2012, 11:45 AM)

Going to Kamakura is very easy and very cheap. and very direct ~~
First you go to Tokyo Station...which just near to your HOtel.
Then Take Yokosuka Line (Dark Blue) all the way down to Kamakura Station.
Journey take around 2 hour plus. WIll crossing through Shinagawa Station then pass through Yokohama then pass through Ofuna then arrive.

To Nikko:

First from Tokyo Staton taking Yamanote Line to Ueno Station.
At Ueno Station Taking Utsunomiya Line (Orange) to Utsunomiya Station.
After Arrive Utsunomiya Station then change to Nikko Line to Nikko Station. (Nikko Line Terminal Station)
Journey taking 1 hour 20 minute - 30 minute.
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- Nikk0 2 days pass from Asakusa Stn - Railway - Bus & entrance available here: http://www.tobu.co.jp/foreign/pass/w_heritage_pass.html

To Hakone (Best view of Mt Fuji)

QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 13 2012, 11:03 AM)

Want see Good View of Mt Fuji without going Shizuoka......then just go Hakone

Seriosly stimix...spent 2 day 1 night at Hakone will never regret!!! Hakone just 1 hour 30 minute away from Tokyo Shinjuku Station only.
Take ropeway go up to Owakudani...try the Dark Egg!!....hahaha. Owakudani is the place to see Mt Fuji and snap Mt Fuji Picture.

After Owakudani...take Rope way down to Lake Ashi.......Here also perfect place to snap whole Family Picture that you will never forget rest of life.
What view can more perfect than this in Japan?

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Buy the free pass from Odakyu line @ Shinjuku stn - counter inside Odakyu Mall http://www.odakyu.jp/english/deels/freepass/hakone/

QUOTE(RegentCid @ Sep 5 2013, 10:24 AM)

As you can see Tokyo Metro / Subway are private company and Toei Asakusa + Toei Oedo Line also private company. mean your JR rail Pass are very useless in Tokyo too....except riding Yamanote Line.

Even I got JR raill pass in Tokyo I have to Top up my Suica card // Pasmo card........Solution of this JR Raill pass holder in visiting Tokyo.

Or

I just plan visiting Tokyo only...and I dun have JR rail Pass.........I am Heavily using Suica / Pasmo card for all my trip.......
Here is the Today Free Tips!!

[[Tokyo Combination Ticket]] One Day Pass

It cover JR line (Yamanote) , Toei Line , Tokyo Metro Line within Tokyo region

http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/ticket/value/1day/index.html
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More tips
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=51856595

6. Budget Cheap Food Guide

QUOTE(stimix @ Mar 26 2012, 11:17 AM)

Budget Food Guides for those kiasu & kiampsiap travelers

Morning/Quick lunch/Dinner

Just buy those cup noodles from nearby 7-11, Family Mart, Lawson or even Aeon Superarket (I found AEON giving the most competitive rate but they are not 24hrs)
This cup noodle cost 168yen but there are smaller cup oodle too selling ~ 100yen till 250yen

Also for those wanna meal on the go & dunwan restaurant food, also can buy thoe Bento set & heat-up there instantly & eat inside those convenient shops. Well price are almost similar to the real stuff selling in those budget chain restaurants that I ate (Check after this post). The price of cold /non-heated bento set from 300-450yen:

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Proper Lunch/Dinner

Shinjuku -For Noodles & small choices of rice. Try Sanko Near Shinjuku Post Office & beside the Oval high rises district. This is like no frill concept. You can choose plain Udon & thereafter choose the tempura as topping. Or you can choose set.. You can even get the rice wth mince pork for only 200yen here!!
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Shibuya/Harujuku & probably more areas, For cheap rice, try this yummy rice..damn shiok I luv thos rice restaurant.. cheap & yummy for sure
http://www.sukiya.jp/

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In Akihabara (And probably more branches) - My 1st proper Tokyo lunch, I just walked along Akihabara main st & found this Komoro Soba. price from 330yen and I choose the 330yen for sure haha..Damn shiok too and surprisingly now only I know they also opened in Manila!!
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The common Food vending machine either outside or inside the restaurant - This one Komoro Soba in Akihabara

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7. Easy to find halal or pork free food in Japan?

QUOTE(mat sputnik @ Jan 4 2013, 11:02 AM)

Halal food in Japan? Everywhere got! But don't expect Jakim logo lah.

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QUOTE(mat sputnik @ Jan 8 2013, 03:01 PM)

'halal' ... because there's no certification. one thing about a traveling muslim is that, you spend time looking for 'halal' outlets, and when you get there, you see 'halal' inscriptions, some quranic verses on the walls, maybe a pic of mecca. and in many cases there's also a bar with beers and hard liquors. so you just have to trust these guys, right, because there's no way to confirm it. like this 'halal' restaurant in danang (vietnam) -- the counter has a pic of jesus on the cross, so i asked, are you a christian operating a halal restaurant? yes, he said, but all my stuff come from a halal supplier in saigon!

obsession with 'halal' foods can sometimes take the fun out of traveling. so take it easy lah. as for me, during my travels (esp. to odd places) as long as i see rice, bread, pasta, fish, eggs, vegies, i deem them all 'halal'. of course no need to check out the kitchen lah. take the journey from lhasa to everest base camp in tibet, say -- all stops are at decrepit, dark eating places, which only serve every known body part of a yak. so how?
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8. Travel to Osaka via Kansai - Connecting Station at Namba:

QUOTE(RegentCid @ Oct 8 2013, 09:00 PM)

There are 2 train going Kansai Airport. Nankai Airport Express or JR Haruka Limited Express. Since you got JR Rail Pass then used JR Haruka Limited Express.
This Picture will make you easy understand

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9. Nagoya Guides

QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 24 2013, 10:38 PM)

Merry X'mas & Happy New Year.

Nagoya Airport, a.k.a Chubu (( Japanese like to call it)) // Central Japan International Airport.
Why call it Chubu? As you can see Nagoya City was located in middle of Japan.

History Part:
Before Year 2005. Nagoya City was serve by an Airport call Komaki Airport. Today Komaki International Airport been renamed to Nagoya Airfield already. Komaki International Airport was serving Nagoya as Major Airport since 1944 until 2005.

Why need Chubu? Because Japan law. All in land Airport have to stop operation after 10pm. Komaki Airport was build in land , Middle of Nagoya city. Due to Noise pollution, Airport have to stop operation at 10pm. This also heavy effect those long route International flight into Nagoya.
While Nagoya also Japan major heavy industrial located such as Toyota & Mitshubishi heavy Corp.
The Plan of Chubu been started. Nagoya need a 24 Hour Airport with very big cargo Airport to shipped out those Toyota component & Mitshubishi heavy component by air . Only choice was build on Sea.

Access to Chubu:
Train
The Central Japan International Airport Station connects directly to the Access Plaza. Barrier-free access is available between the airport station and the Passenger Terminal Building.

Fastest way to Chubu was using Meitetsu Airport Line a.k.a U-Sky limited express. From Chubu to Meitetsu Nagoya train Station (JR Nagoya Station just nearby) just need 28 Minute. Every next train gap was 30 Minute.
Since is run by Meitetsu Company so JR Rail Pass are invalid.
Price are 1200Yen Reserved Seat per way.
First train run at 07:00 & last train are 22:07

What Happen If I arrived late? There was a Limited Express from Chubu to Nagoya City. Not as fast as U-Sky. the Travel time are 35 Minute. Cost are 850 yen per way.
The Last Limited Express train Leaving Chubu are 23:31

Limousine Bus:
Airport buses arrive at the first floor of the Passenger Terminal Building. The only way to get to the airport bus boarding point is via the Access Plaza.
*Please note that the bus stops for boarding airport buses are different from the stops used for getting off.
* Bus Stop #6 are going Nagoya Downtown
From Chubu to Nagoya downtown need 76 Minute. Price will be 1000Yen per way.
Last Bus Leaving Chubu to Nagoya Downtown are 23:15

Taxi:
Taxis that come to Central Japan International Airport arrive at the first floor of the Passenger Terminal Building.
The Taxi Information Counter is located on the second floor of the Access Plaza, and the taxi pickup point is located on the first floor of the Access Plaza.
From the Arrivals Lobby (second floor of the Passenger Terminal Building), take the connecting passage to the second floor of the Access Plaza, and then take the elevator or escalator to the taxi pickup point (first floor of the Access Plaza).
Price: Approx 14,500 yen ((From Chubu to Nagoya Station)) Approx 47 Minute ride
Inside Airport:
4 Thing you cannot Miss in Chubu Airport. Chubu Airport 4F are most important part of this Airport.
- Chubu Sky Deck: Free access. 180 degree view of Airport and Runway. 300M long walkway.
- Japan Only Airport Onsen. 1000 yen for each Entries. Naked requires. Soak in Onsen while waiting your Next flight. What can better than this ?
- Chubu Airport most famous Tontakshu // Fried Pork fillet. Shop lot No.5 ((Personal Highly recommended))
- Chubu most famous chicken wings. Shop lot No. 50 ((Personal Highly recommended))
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China has world most beautiful female astronaut

stimix — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:06:20 +0800

Profile: Female astronaut Wang Yaping

Female astronaut Wang Yaping is a native of Yantai City in east China’s Shandong Province.

Born in 1980, Wang is of Han nationality and holds a bachelor’s degree.

Wang was recruited to the People’s Liberation Army in 1997 and became a member of the Communist Party of China in May 2000. Currently, she is a major.

In 2010, Wang became a member of the second batch of Chinese astronauts and was selected to the crew of the Shenzhou-10 space mission in April 2013.

Wang will be China’s first astronaut to give lectures to middle and elementary school students while in orbit.

http://www.china-defense-mashup.com/china-...-astronaut.html