If not for a 6-day trip to Zhangjiajie, I might never have heard of Fenghuang, let alone set foot in this picturesque ancient town. Changsha (430 km, 6 hours’ drive) ↔ Fenghuang (250 km, 4 hours’ drive) ↔ Zhangjiajie Its ideal location between Changsha and Zhangjiajie makes Fenghuang a popular stopover for a night's stay. …
I repeated my actions of the day before - 45-minute train ride to Dobongsan Station (Line 1, Exit #1), cross the road, walk past the market stalls and shops to the park entrance, hitting the trailhead 10 minutes later. It was a beautiful day. The sun was out and so were the crowds, as it …
In the absence of fresh content with MCO 3.0 taking effect on May 7, followed by 'full lockdown' on June 1, this is the perfect time for me to post some 'old' hiking adventures from the carefree days of travelling for unique experiences. I was hoping to fit in a hike on my 5-day trip …
Whatever expectations of Mongolia I had gleaned from planning the trip via a local travel agent, it fell way short of the actual experience, starting from the minute we landed in Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar (UB). Suffice to say, my preconceived notions barely scratched the surface of this vast country where tradition meets …
There is nothing like having your very own neighbourhood hill for some light recreation to enjoy the fresh air and to de-stress. For Bukit Bandaraya and Bangsar folks, Federal Hill fits the bill to a 'T' as this natural mood booster is located literally at their doorstep. An 18-acre secondary forest, Federal Hill now boasts …
Our final day in Mongolia culminated with a day tour of Terelj National Park and the Genghis Khan (Chinggis Khaan) Equestrian Complex. Mongolia's SwitzerlandSurrounded by snow-capped mountains, pristine alpine scenery, forest, rivers and wide open valleys covered with wildflowers, it felt like I was in Switzerland! Terelj National Park is the third largest protected area …
On the final day of our 10-day Central Mongolia and Gobi roadtrip as the Russian Loaf ate up swathes of open steppe, my anticipation kept building throughout the 4-hour journey. Our destination was the Hustai National Park, to see the world's last truly wild horses roaming freely, in its natural habitat. TAKHI – THE LAST …
Following the completion of Phase 1 in 2017, the River of Life (RoL) project in the heart of the city has transformed the muddy Klang river into a scenic waterfront, with vibrant spaces for people to enjoy the outdoors. The river confluence area has been given a new lease of life with proper walkways, restored …
Founded in 1586, Erdene Zuu (100 Treasures) is the oldest surviving Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. Over the years, the monastery went through periods of neglect, as well as periods of great revivals and prosperity. Erdene Zuu was perpetually in a state of fortification - building enclosure walls as protection against multiple invasions by Dzungar soldiers. Each …
Malaysia's Tallest Highway I have travelled on the Rawang Bypass once, in 2018. The experience was truly amazing, especially on the elevated portion, cruising past the forest canopy at eye level.Recently, when stunning views of Rawang Bypass from Matt Hill (Bukit Matt) went viral, I wanted in on the action. From Kuala Lumpur, is it …
