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Guangzhou 2024 Days 3 & 4

Days 3 Rise and shine. We were excited today as we will have breakfast at one of the famous four Lakeside Restaurants in Guangzhou. Panxi Restaurant (冸溪酒家). The main entrance to the restaurant. Scenery inside the restaurant. It’s a big restaurant with many different dining sections. The foods were delicious. Right outside the restaurant, they …

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Guangzhou 2024 Days 1 & 2

DAY 1 We checked out of our hotel at about 8.30 am and started to make our way to the High-Speed Rail station at West Kowloon Station. From the last MTR station, we returned our Octopus cards to the counter and refunded the balance. From Kowloon station, we followed the directional signs and headed towards …

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Hong Kong 2024

We took the Metro to the Airport instead of the Taxi. We will not be driving on this trip and public transport will be our main mode of transport. So we might as well get used to it. Looks like we are not alone. We could see others pushing their luggage along also. Similar to …

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Okinawa 2024 Day 6

On day 6, we started the day early. With Viking breakfast at the hotel. The first place we visited was Shurijo Castle Park. This is the gate everyone must walk through when visiting the Park. Sights within the Park. Overhead view of the Park. The actual castle is presently under construction due to a huge …

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Okinawa 2024 Day 5

After a hearty buffet breakfast at our hotel, the first place we visited today was the Okinawa World. The entry fee for each adult was ¥2000. Let’s move out. The first attraction as you enter the park will be the Gyokusendo Cave. It’s a subterranean wonderland renowned for its mesmerizing beauty and geological splendor. You …

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Okinawa 2024 Day 4

On Day 4 of our Okinawa Self-Drive trip, the first destination we are visiting is the Sefa-Utaki Sacred Site. Follow the directional signs, we had to park our car at the car park opposite the venue. And bought the entry tickets which cost ¥300 per person at the Ticket machine. After that, we had to …

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Okinawa 2024 Day 3

We started the day early after a hearty breakfast provided by the hotel. Our rental car came equipped with an ETC card reader and we also bought the fixed-priced Expressway Pass. Whenever we pass through any toll gate on the expressway, we will use the lane specially assigned for cars with ETC cards. Our first …

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Okinawa 2024 Day 2

After our buffet breakfast at the hotel, the first place we visited on day 2 was Nago Central Park. The Sakura here had started to bloom but it would be a few more days before the full bloom occurred. Views from the top of the Tower. We continued our journey to Plum Tree Road where …

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Okinawa 2024 Day 1

We booked a Grab to take us to the airport. Remember to cater adequate time for traveling in case of unforeseen delays or events. Upon arrival at Jewel, we headed to the Early Check-In Counter at Level B1 to drop off our luggage. These airlines allow early check-in up to 24 hours in advance. Those …