Let's pack and go travel
Let's pack and go travel
PART 3 – OSAKA DAY 1 Last breakfast at Comfort Inn before checking out. Our train arrived on schedule. We arrived at our hotel after an hour ride. As it was still early and the rooms were not ready, the staff allowed us to drop off our luggage at the reception and look after it …
PART 2 – KYOTO DAY 1 This morning, we took the 11 am Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station. The Shinkansen line connecting Tokyo to Osaka is the Tokaido Shinkansen, Japan’s busiest bullet train route. The fastest trains, called Nozomi, take about 2 hours and 30 minutes, but are not covered by the Japan Rail Pass. For Japan Rail …
Japan’s Golden Route: Tokyo → Kyoto → Osaka Planning your first trip to Japan? You’ve probably heard people talk about the “Golden Route.” It’s the classic trail that takes you from Tokyo’s neon buzz to Kyoto’s old-world charm and finally to Osaka’s foodie heaven. And honestly? It’s popular for a reason — this route gives …
Immediately after breakfast, the driver arrived to bring us to the High-Speed Rail Station. We arrived at Shangri-La Station after an hour-plus journey. The station was only opened on November 26, 2023. Before that, those wanting to come here must take buses or a car, which requires many more hours. The owner of the Homestay …
Again, got to wake up early for our transport to our day trip at Tiger Leaping Gorge. Arrived at our destination after about a 2-hour ride. Site map of the place. 2 things to note when visiting this place. First, do pay for the Escalator ride. Or else there would be one hell of a …
Waiting for our day trip to Lugu Lake transport at 6 am. Rest Stop Our Minibus for the day. Arrived at the first stop after a 2-hour ride. Greeting sign at the entrance. Lookout point. The view of Lugu Lake from the Lookout Point. The 2nd stop was the Daluoshui Village. We got up close …
After yesterday’s hectic schedule, we will be taking it easy today. Woke up late and went straight to Brunch near Shuhe Ancient Town. We were directed to take the lift up to the 3rd floor. A cosy restaurant that provides heating inside the restaurant. Best of all, unlike most other restaurants in China, those who …
Woke up super early at 4 am this morning to meet our transport, a minibus, for the day trip to Yulong Snow Mountain. As the sun rises, it casts a golden ray on the summit, thus giving the mountain a golden look. The minibus stopped at a Rest House where Oxygen bottles and Winter Jackets …
Today, we will be taking the High-Speed Rail from Dali to Lijiang. Time to board the train. This is the space for large luggage. Those with small luggage can either put it in front of them or on the overhead ledge. Both hot and cold water are provided on board. There are also washing basins …
Day 1 After breakfast at the hotel, we proceed to Kunming Railway Station for our high-speed rail journey to Dali. As the railroad system is one of China’s major modes of transport, the station is huge. Do note that you have to pass through airport-style security checks. So, do not bring any prohibited items. We …