ASIEN (19.02-09.03.2014)

Mi, 19.02.2014:

Flug Graz – München (T2):LH 2341, 09:40 – 10:35, 23 kg, 8 kg HGP

Flug München (T1) – Muscat – Bangkok:Oman Air WY 124, 14:00 – 23:10 (München – Muskat)Oman Air WY 811, 00:25 – 09:05 (Muskat – Bangkok)

Do, 20.02.2014:

Airport Bangkok:

WICHTIG: WENN MÖGLICH Gepäck bei Check in Oman Air in München bis nach KUALA LUMPUR durchchecken lassen. Damit wäre in Bangkok keine Immigration / Zoll / Gepäck notwendig, sondern direkt im Transitbereich.

Prozedere wiefolgt:

Procedure for transfer passenger from international to domestic/international with Boarding Pass

Step 1 : Disembark from the aircraft (map)

Step 2 :Pass through Checkpoint on 2nd or 3rd FloorStep 3 : Wait for boarding in hold rooms In Concourse C, D, E, F or G

Procedure for transfer passenger from international to domestic without Boarding PassStep 1 : Disembark from the aircraft (map)

Step 2 :Contact Transfer Check-in Counter on the 3rd Floor, Eastside or Westside to obtain a Boarding Pass

Step 3 : Pass through Checkpoint on 3rd FloorStep 4 : Wait for boarding in hold rooms In Concourse C, D, E, F or G

WENN NICHT MÖGLICH ist Einreise / Ausreise Thailand mit arrival card / deparature card (erhält man bereits im Flugzeug) notwendig.

Folgender Ablauf:Procedures for international arrivalDocuments to be shown: Passport, Immigration Card (TM 6) (Sample of filling in TM 6)

Step  1 Disembark from the aircraft (MAP)

Step  2 Show passport and Immigration Card TM6 at the Immigration Control Counter

Step  3 Wait for luggage, at Baggage Claim No. 6-23

Step  4 Pass Through customs check-point (click for information)Zoll normalerweise nicht mehr notwendig sondern direkt zur Abflughalle weiter

DANACH:Procedures for international DepartureDocuments to be shown :Air Ticket, Passport, Immigration Card (TM 6) (Sample of filling in TM 6)Step 1 Zoll nicht notwendigStep 2 : Luggage and Ticket Check-in

Step 3 :Pass through the screening point in tothe Concourses (click for information)

Step 4 : Go through immigration formalities

Step 5 : Wait for boarding in hold rooms, on the 2nd Floor

Erfahrungsbericht:Ankunft hoffnungsvollerweise um 12 Uhr in Bangkok, rauskoffern aus dem Flieger (Sitzplätze absichtlich ganz vorne genommen), das Gepäck holen, anstellen, Passkontrolle, etc..., Einreise in Bangkok also. Dann gleich weiter in die Abflughalle und dort beim Bangkok Airways Schalter neu einchecken, Passkontrolle, zum Flieger koffern und hoffen, dass man noch mitkommt

Oder:Einreise, anstehen und danach zu den koffern, dann an den schalter einchecken,dann bummeln und dann wirklich ewigkeit gewartet wegen der ausreise.eine ewige schlange.. 

Chang Foot Massage and Spa

Airside - Concourse A. Level 3

Airside - Concourse G. Level 3

The Chang Foot Massage and Spa centre is located on the third floor at concourse A and G on Level 3.

Here you can relax with their full range of massage services, have a foot massage, manicure or pedicure or take a sauna. Pricing is extremely reasonable and you are going to feel so refreshed afterwards that your flight delay will become a distant memory. Without a doubt The Chang Foot Massage and Spa is one of

the most popular places in Bangkok airport and attracts a great deal of attention on this website. If you need to take a shower in Bangkok Airport then ask at the desk.

With respect to the massages in the airport, they are located near food court. Chang Foot Massage: They do manicure, aromatherapy, facial, Thai traditional massages, pedicure, and foot massages. Locations: Concourse G - 4th Floor (+662 134 1373), Concourse A - 3rd (+662 134 1377) and 4th Floor (+662 134 1375). You can call to find out their hours.

Three locations: Level Three of main terminal; International departure area, Level Four, Concourse G; and International transit area, Level Three, east intersection. Chang provides a fairly standard menu of Thai spa services, from a quick foot massage up to full Thai massage and aromatherapy. Those arriving on long-haul flights might especially appreciate the shower option. If time is limited, try having two staffers work on you at the same time. While the prices might be a little expensive by Thai standards, two hours of aromatherapy and a shower will set you back a lot less than a day room.

Louis' Tavern Day Room

Airside - Concourse G. Level 4. If you don't have the chance to leave the airport then the Louis' Tavern Day rooms are available inside the airport at two locations. The day rooms area a really convenient option if you need to a rest or have a shower between flights. This choice is very popular with international travellers, especially at night and it may not be available at short notice.

Comfortable and Reclining Chairs

If you experience a Bangkok airport flight delay, where your conecting flight is delayed for a substantial amount of time, then there are some areas that have been kitted out with Lazee Boy style reclining chairs. These are extremely comfortable and great if you need to sleep or have a short nap. The chairs are located in Level 3, Concourse C, just past Louis' Tavern lounge and further along than the Thai Airways lounges. There are also some on Level 4 Concourse B and another block outside the Emirates lounge.

Smoking Room

Nothing is going to stress you more than finding out that your flight has been delayed. If you need to have a cigarette break then there a number of smoking rooms set aside for smokers. There are many smoking rooms spread throughout the airport, with the majority located at the interections of the Concourses on Level 2.

Internet

The airport has free 30 minutes of internet available to you on your laptop, so even if you cannot get into one of the airline lounges you can get some short access. Free internet access computers have also been set up in the vicinity of the Lazee Boy reclining chairs, so really

you should have no reason not to check out the most recent updates at Bangkok Travel Ideas.

Bangkok Airport Shopping

A lot of people ask what brand name stores are there at Suvarnabhumi Airport, as this is the last chance to pick up a lovely gift for a loved one. Well there are cameras, electronics, jewellery, fashion accessories and alcohol all available at duty free prices throughout the airport. There is a great selection of world boutiques represented by: Bally, Burberi, Bvlgari, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Coach, Dior, Dunhill, Emporio, Armani, Ernmeneguildo Zegna, Fendi, Gucci, Hermes, Hugo, Boss, Mont Blanc, Ralph Lauren, Rolex, Salvatore Ferragamo, Swarovski, Tod's and more.

Something to Eat

Bangkok Airport has a range of bars and lounges, fast food stores and restaurants spread all through the airport. You are sure to find some food that appeals to you.

WEITERFLUG MALAYSIA AIRLINES nach Kuala Lumpur:MH 789, 14:15 – 17:25 (Web-Check 48 Stunden vorher möglich)Gepäck: 30 kg

Kuala Lumpur Stadtplan (Stand Touristenbüro) am Airport (vor Zollabfertigung)

Airport transfer KLIA to Renaissance Hotel:Am Taxischalter hinter der Zollabfertigung ein Ticket kaufen (budget) – nicht erst draußen!Kosten: RM 70-110, Dauer ca. 1 Stunde

Ebenso ist die Fahrt mit dem Taxi von KLIA nach Kuala Lumpur möglich. Um zu verhindern, dass den Fahrgästen überteuerte Fahrpreise abverlangt werden, wurde ein Cuponsystem eingeführt. Der Fahrgast teilt einem Angestellten der Taxigesellschaft das Ziel mit und erhält nach Zahlung (Kreditkartenzahlung ist möglich) einen Coupon. Mit diesem geht er zum Taxistand vor dem Terminal und bekommt ein Fahrzeug zugewiesen. Die Preise orientieren sich an einem Zonensystem und liegen zwischen MYR 70 und MYR 120. Von Mitternacht bis 6.00 Uhr morgens fällt ein Zuschlag von 50% an. Die Schalter befinden sich im internationalen Terminal nach der Zollkontrolle vor den Schiebetüren oder in der Ankunftshalle bei den Mietwagenschaltern.

Oder: KLIA Exspres (am schnellsten), 30min zum KL Sentral,Von dort mit der Monorail zur Station Bukit Nanas (100 Meter vom Hotel weg), ca. 10-15 Minuten FahrzeitKosten KLIA Exspres MYR 35 p.p, fährt alle 20 Minuten

Hotel: Pool bis 22 Uhr.

WICHTIG: Mail an anrsml@wegowithanour.info ob East oder West Wing im Hotel

U-Bahn-Stationen HotelKL Monorail Bukit Nanas Station    0,1 km SW Kelana Jaya Line - Dang Wangi    0,3 km W BahnhofKuala Lumpur Sentral Station    7,4 km E

Hop-on hop off station beim Malaysia Tourism Centre (neben Hotel).

Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC) stop 1 on the Hop on Hop off bus route is located within a colonial building on Jalan Ampang, also 200m from Bukit Nanas Monorail station.  Offering lots of tourist information, hotel reservations, coach / bus tickets, tour packages, money changer, ATM, Malaysian cafeteria, craft shop and demonstrations, souvenir shop, heritage exhibition, access to the internet.  Within the site is the Saloma Theatre Restaurant which does have special Malay / International buffet dinner with a one-hour cultural show.  There is a also the Courtyard with open air dining with light snacks and a la carte specialties surrounded by the colonial building in the shadow of the Petronas Towers. Operation Hours Mon-Fri7.30 am - 5.30 pmTourist Information Counter8.00 am - 10.00 pm

Wenn noch Zeit und Lust:Per Monorail (Station KLCC) oder zu Fuß zu den Petronas Towers

SUNRISE: 7:30 UhrSUNSET: 19:30 Uhr

Petronas towers leuchten bis Mitternacht

Hinter Suria KLCC Einkaufszentrum ist der Park mit den Wasserspielen (Lake Symphony)

Lake Symphony’s dancing fountains are on from 12:00 – 14:00 & 18:00 – 23:00 on weekdays, and from 10:00 – 00:00 on weekends and public holidays.

Suria KLCC (shopping center unter Petronas Towers):10.00am to 10.00pm

KLCC park. Hinter den Twin Towers breitet sich eine schöne Parkanlage aus. Gleich hinter den Gebäuden gibt es ein paar schöne Wasserspiele. Für den Park wurde eine kleine hügelige Landschaft geschaffen. Darin befinden sich ausgedehnte Spielflächen für Kinder, auch ein Wasserspielplatz. Durch den Park ziehen sich verschlungene Wege. Überall befinden sich kleine überdachte Sitzplätze. Von einigen Stellen des Parks hat man auch eine sehr schöne Sicht auf die Zwillingstürme.

Fr, 21.02.2014:

PETRONAS TOWERS:Ticket: 9:00 Uhr

Status Success

Confirmation ID Q2AK2N

Order ID ORD-0000034578

Visit Date & Time Friday, February 21, 2014 9:00 AM

No. of Tickets 2 Adult

Important Note

Ticket(s) can be collected at the E-ticket Counter located at Concourse Level, Petronas Twin Towers, 30 minutes before the visit start. You must bring along your Identification Card or Credit Card and Confirmation ID for collection of ticket at E-Ticket Counter. The Management of PETRONAS Twin Towers Visit reserves the right not to issue the ticket if authorized Identification Card or Credit Card is not presented. If you experience difficulties or are unsure if your transaction is successful, please DO NOT repeats your order or perform another transaction. Kindly contact us at +603 2051 8080 or skybridge@petronas.com.my immediately

There are two places here where you can get a bird’s-eye view of Kuala Lumpur: the Petronas Twin Towers’ skybridge and the KL Tower’s observation platform. Linking Tower 1 and Tower 2, the skybridge is suspended at 170 metres above ground and is supported by a three-hinged arch comprising giant round bearings at the base and a pair of 51-metre steel legs. Although admission to the skybridge is free, visitors have to get here early to obtain tickets to the skybridge as only a certain amount of visitors is allowed per day, and the queue can get impossibly long.

Equipped with four express lifts which takes you to the top in less than a minute, the KL Tower’s observation deck stands at 276 metres above ground and comes complete with an audio tour in 11 languages. Visitors who purchase tickets to the observation platform can also gain entry to the Outdoor Winter Park, the KL Tower Animal Zone, the Forest in the City during the day, the Light & Sound Show at night, and experience being an F1 driver at the F1 Stimulator Zone.

DANACH: Fotos Petronas Towers bzw. KLCC PARK (eventuell noch durch Suria KLCC bummeln).

BINTANG WALK from KL Convention Centre to Pavillion:

The walkway runs from the Convention Centre near to Traders Hotel, near the Aquaria, to Pavillion. There are a number of exits along the way but I have never used them so I am not sure where they go. The walk from start to finish only take 10 -15 minutes. Connected to other concourses under the Convention Centre and Suria KLCC, you can walk from Suria KLCC Mall [under the PETRONAS Towers], to the Convention Centre, then up a small flight of stairs to the walkway proper [as the others say]. If you want to walk outside then you can walk through the park to the convention centre, but inside is all a/c.

One exit goes to the Impiana Hotel, and there is another 2, but can't remember what they were, but it is all very well signposted. From the Pavillion to KLCC took us about 15mins stroll. Nice walk.

It is much easier than walking around the streets like it just to be!

Bukit Bintang - KLCC Pedestrian Walkway is a 1.173km-long pedestrian bridge that connects Pavilion KL to Impiana KLCC Hotel and the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The other portion of this walkway is a pedestrian tunnel on the convention centre’s concourse level linked to Suria KLCC shopping centre.

Also known as the Pavilion-KLCC pedestrian bridge, there are several entrance and exit points (escalators and staircases) along the bridge: one is located at Connection (an al-fresco dining and entertainment strip at Pavilion KL), while the others are at busy areas such as Jalan Pinang, Jalan Perak, Jalan Raja Chulan and the KL Convention Centre. Also accessible via this bridge is the Raja Chulan monorail station and the KLCC LRT station.

PAVILLON SHOPPING MALL:Kenko Fish Spa, 5. Stock neben Kino30 min: 38RM p.p, 10am – 10pm

Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa Sdn BhdLot 5.01.09, Level 5Pavilion Kuala Lumpur168,Jalan Bukit Bintang55100 Kuala Lumpur.Tel: 603 2141 6651

Pavillon Mall: bummeln bzw. Foodcourt im UG (auch Level 6 – aber teurer)

Danach weiter zur Monorail Bukit BintangBummel Bukit Bintang:

Bukit Bintang ist das Einkaufs- und Unterhaltungsviertel in Kuala Lumpur. Geballt auf engem Raum finden sich mehrer große Shopping Centers, Unmengen von Restaurants und Cafés und alle Arten von Läden und Massagesalons, die agressiv beworben werden. Die Shopping Centers reichen vom glitzernden Pavillon Shopping Center mit teuren Marken bis zum alles unter einem Dach Bazar im Sungei Wang Shopping Center....

Malls: Berjaya Times Square, Lot 10, etc.Auch bei Nacht (SA) verbinden mit Jalan Alor Streetfood und Traders Hotel + KLCC Park

Mit der Monorail Bukit Bintang Station retour ins Hotel (Station Bukit Nanas)

Wenn noch Zeit: Pool, ab 14:30 Uhr bereit sein für AnourAB 15:00 KUALA SELANGOR FIREFLIES TOUR – ca. 7 Stunden (retour ca. 9:30pm)

ITINARY:

Kuala Selangor Fireflies Tour Kuala Lumpur Itinerary

Here is the summary of Kuala Selangor tour Kuala Lumpur activity we covering during the tour. Not all details and history of the site we published it online to protect our copyright.

Kuala Selangor fireflies tour start by visiting the 126 years Hindu Temple in Batu Caves. Most of tourist thought Batu Caves is a Bat Caves due the similarity of spelling. Batu its giving a meaning rocks or stone. Established in 1888 by Mr. Kayaroganan Pillai, the Hindu Temple in Batu Caves has a reputation as the biggest Temple for Tamil people in Malaysia. Standing at 42.7 meter, Lord Murugan Statue located at the base of Caves becoming one of the main attractions when its fully completed in 2005. Besides the two huge statue, Batu Caves main attractions is the 400 million years caves and the Limestone Stalactite hanging on the ceiling.

Dress code: No short pants, miniskirt or camisole are allowed.

Besides watching fireflies, Kuala Selangor also well known for others attractions such as Nature Park, Seafood, Bird Watching, Eagle Feeding and historical site. Before we had a dinner at Selangor Riverbank, wee visit one of historical site known as Bukit Malawati (Malawati Hills). From the submit of the hills, tourist will able to see the Strait of Malacca and Selangor Rivers. Bukit Malawati was used by Second Sultan of Selangor (Sultan Ibrahim Shah) as administrator center and fortress. In 1784, Bukit Malawati was known as Altingsburd Fort when Dutch invaded the hills. Today, Bukit Malawati also known as Monkey Hills due the large number of two species of Silver Leaf Monkey and Long Tail Macaque.

 Dinner will served at one of Seafood Restaurant located along the Selangor Riverbank. Alternate menu such Chicken base and vegetarian can be arrange. For Western food we only can offer Fast Food Kentucky Fried Chicken, MC Donald and Pizza Hut.  Please note we not able to served any Jain Vegetarian Food  (NO Garlic and NO Onion).

To watching fireflies in their nature environment we had to travel to Kampung Kuantan Fireflies Park about 15 minutes driving from the restaurant. There are three species of Fireflies can be seen in Kampung Kuantan Fireflies Park. The local boatman will bring the best spot to see hundred thousand of fireflies flashing their light illuminate the night. Tourist will be able to watch the amazing Pteroptyx Tener fireflies species synchronized the light at the same time resemble Christmas Tree. The entire Kuala Selangor Fireflies Tour Kuala Lumpur is privately organized including during Kuala Selangor Fireflies boat trip. Definitely giving a tourist flexibility to spending special moments together in style.

 Things to Bring During Kuala Selangor Fireflies Tour Kuala Lumpur

Insect Repellent + Long pants and shirt covering your shoulder if you wanted to visit Batu Caves.

Sa, 22.02.2014:

Thean Hou Temple: entweder zu Fuß aber KL Sentral (schon ca. 15 min.), aber besser mit Taxi.

We stopped over here before our tour, we are really happy we got a chance to see this place! IT's really beautiful, love the garden with all the animals at the front. You can also see both the Petronas Towers and KL Tower from the top of the temple! If you can make it here there are a couple of things worth seeing. The "zodiac garden" out front is neat. The temple itself is quite festive. Doubly so when I was there since they were getting ready for new years. Dont miss the turtle pond out back either.The main temple is located upstairs and one can climb to the tower to see the scenic view of the city.

WENN MIT TAXI:

Weiter zum Merdeka Square: Sultan Abdul Samad BuilingContinuing along the edge of Merdeka Square on Jalan Raja Laut you will pass the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, the best known symbol of Malaysia until the Petronas Towers were built and still today one of the most photographed buildings in Malaysia

Der Merdeka Square im Zentrum Kuala Lumpurs ist auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert und nur einen kurzen Fußmarsch (durch das sehenswerte Little India) von der U-Bahnstation Masjid Jamek nahe der gleichnamigen Moschee entfernt. Hier auf einer ausladenden Wiese, wo, zu der Zeit als ich KL besuchte, gerade eine Veranstaltung stattfand, befindet sich einer der höchsten Flaggenmasten der Welt. Umgeben ist dieser geschichtsträchtige Ort von vielen wirklich schönen Kolonialbauten

The flagpole which holds the flag of Malaysia is the highest in the world, towering at a height of 100 meters. Merdeka Square is a historical site where Malaya declared its independence. If you are a fan of the Malayan history, you can come here and take some pictures. The field in front of Merdeka Square was officially named as Dataran Merdeka on 1st January in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia Year 1990. There are many attractions nearby the Merdeka Square. For shoppers, you can come over to Central Market Kuala Lumpur to buy some local souvenirs and food and at the same time learn about the different cultures of the society that makes up Malaysia.

Kurzer Walk zur Masjid Jamek Mosque: aber nur von außen (nicht rein)

Masjid Jamek:

A nice beautiful mosque which marks the area and many Indian stores. It has all types of stores .. food, cloths, crockery, medicine, meat .. you will find everything there.. It is easily accessible through Kelana Jaya Train track.

VARIANTE 2: Ankunft mit MRT bei Station Masjid Jamek – View (eventuell inkl. Little India Shops) und weiter zum Merdeka Square.

VARIANTE 3: HOP ON HOP OFF BUS, RM 45p.p. (Plan siehe Maps, hält an alles interessanten Punkten, auch direkt beim Hotel) The City Tour runs a continuously circle daily from 9.00am until 8.00pm at around 30 minutes intervals. Rundkurs dauert ca. 2 h.

CENTRAL MARKET:

The Central Market is made up of a few floors which are occupied by many stalls. Another place where locals and tourists should visit is the Petaling Street (Chinatown) as this is the best place to taste local street foods and purchase all sorts of things. The Petaling Street is full of stalls ranging from souvenirs to fruits and even imitation goods of designer brands

Central Market is located at Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock (Foch Avenue) and the pedestrian only section of Jalan Hang Kasturi (Rodger Street), a few minutes away from Petaling Street.

What to buy: Antiques, souvenirs, accessories, local craft, batik , Chinese medicine

Central Market is accessible through Pasar Seni LRT station on the Kelana Jaya Line.Opening hours for Kuala Lumpur Central Market is from 10am to 10pm daily but some shops open in the morning a little later around 11am. To get to Central Market, the easiest way is to take the Putra LRT train and get off at the "Pasar Seni” station. As you exit the station, you will be able to see the market directly opposite the main road.

Jalan Hang KasturiKasturi Walk is a covered, open-air flea market set along Jalan Kasturi, a lane running alongside Central Market. Here, you’ll find local snacks and vendors selling fake label handbags, watches, T-shirts, flip flops and more as well as fruit stalls. It is similar to Petaling Street but not as crowded.

Right over the front entrance of the tiled walkway is a pewter wau bulan (a type of Malay kite) which looks like a butterfly. Although Kasturi Walk does not have the same extensive range of traders as Petaling Street the goods are reasonably priced plus its convenient location makes a trip here worthwhile. It was established in early 2011, so it all looks fairly new with clean kiosks and stalls.

Sri Mahamariamann Tempel:The temple is small but well attended by followers. Free to enter. Must remove shoes, but for a few coins you can use their shoe storage service. Unique building, well kept. Sit on the floor of the temple and observe the comings and goings of the locals.

Lots of foreigners visit the temple, given its proximity to Chinatown and Central market. You will be in the area, so why not go? This temple is right in the center of town and quite convenient. If you are at the Central Market, you only need to walk about 2 blocks and you will be right in front of it.

It is free to enter and cost about .4RM to have them put your shoes in a bin. My girlfriend and I did that and then gave them the rest of the 1RM bill and they seemed so happy it was wonderful.

You do have to remove your shoes and that is true of all Hindu temples as far as I know. It is not a a big deal.

The architecture is quite nice and it is a beautiful temple. I would definitely recommend it as it is so easy to find and is a very quite and calm retreat in the middle of busy Kuala Lumpur.

Also, the doors of the altars are closed when the rituals aren't being held. This means that you will not see as much as if you arrive when they are praying. Still worth a visit no matter what time.

GUAN DI TEMPLE: AUCH AM WEG

PETALING STREET – CHINATOWN (10am – 10pm)This is the place to go if you're after good quality rip-off brands. Wait until around midday when most of the stalls will be open along each side of the street or until evening when the street is packed with stalls. You can buy just about anything here. Joggers are around $20, a magnetic money clip about $2. While the street offers plenty of fakes there are a couple of shops with the real thing - and with real prices. Walking from the archway, turn left at the intersection and not far down on the left there's a great eating spot where you can choose traditional food from several outlets. Great food and very low prices. It's a few minutes stroll to get the Skytrain or a reasonable walk to Bukit Bintang.

Station Pasar Seni to return to hotel

POOL

Späterer Nachmittag (16-17:00 Uhr):KL Menara Tower (via Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve)

Operating Hours and FeesThe operating hours of the park is from 7:00am to 6:00pm daily Fee: Free of Charge

Getting HereThe Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve is located near KL tower. You can take the KL Monorail to Bukit Nanas station where you can take a 10 minutes walk to the main gate at Jalan Puncak. From here, the free shuttle service at an interval of 15 minutes is available from 9:00am to 6:00pm for you to reach the tower. After 6:00pm, it is better to take a taxi to the tower.

Menara KL TOWER:

If you buy the open air ticket, you get to go to the observation deck as well (for RM 99). Only observation deck is around RM 55-60 (RM 49 lt. Homepage).The view from up there was awesome. We went there in the evening and stayed on till after sunset and got to see KL spread out before us in daylight as well in the dark.I would recommend going to the open deck for sure. The closed one doesn't offer much.

TIMES: 9:00am until 10:00pm - 365 days a yearThere are taxi ranks outside - premium at the entrance and budget across the entrance

ODER REVOLVING RESTAURANT: ATMOSPHERE 360

Lunch 11:30 – 15:00, RM 75,90 p.pHi-Tea 15:30 – 17:30, RM 58,60 p.p.

Hi Tea

Serving modern Asian cuisine with Continental influences to create celestial flavours, Hi Tea at Atmosphere 360 is the ultimate way to spend your mid-day break during weekends. The Hi Tea buffet is complemented by a variety of delicious dishes ranging from salads, Mee Goreng, confectioneries to savoury snack foods.

AB MENARA KL entweder zu Fuß weiter (mit Bus hinunter) oder Taxi oder zur U-Bahn – je nach Zeit und Lust

ABENDPROGRAMM:BUKIT BINTANG AREA – viel los

Jalan Bukit Bintang offers endless choices when it comes to after-dark entertainment. Many restaurants here are equipped with a bar that comes into full swing at night, and many hotels lining the street also have their own trendy watering holes and nightclubs. Karaoke lounges can be found in abundance here, many of which also offer private rooms, entertaining patrons well into the night no matter which day of the week it is. Part of Piccolo Hotel, right next to Ristorante L’Opera, Clique Lounge Bar provides a highly stylish chill-out space with its plush crimson interior and cosy ambience, where patrons can enjoy live telecasts of their favourite sports games or indulge in an evening of romantic wining and dining. For karaoke enthusiasts, there’s Red Box in Low Yat plaza which comes with private rooms and a wide selection of songs from golden oldies to the latest hits, as well as a buffet to whet your appetite in between crooning sessions. Located inside The Westin Hotel, Qba Latin Grill & Bar is a restaurant cum wine/cigar bar serving scrumptious Latin American cuisine, with bands playing live Latin music almost every night. Above The Ship restaurant, there’s a popular nightspot called Captain’s Cabin Funtheque, featuring live performances, themed nights, games and a different set of tunes played every hour. Another popular nightclub located within the five-star Grand Millennium is the Pulse Ultra Club, deemed the hottest new nightspot in town, which features a large balcony overlooking Bintang Walk and a bar cum lounge area with deejays and live bands, as well as an elegant and intimate Champagne Lounge.

JALAN ALOR: Food area market – eventuell hier auch Essen, aber auf jeden Fall bummeln

If you have only one night in KL, make this your stop for dinner. So many offerings to choose from, all delicious. The atmposphere is so festive and you are right in there with the locals; not touristy at all although most restaurants will have an English menu to help you pick out what you'd like. The best part? The walk back to the monorail station takes you by lots of reflexology and foot massage businesses worth your business after walking around KL all day.

Came here with my family in December. Went to W.A.W Restaurant and ordered their famous chicken wings. Great taste but slow service due to the amount of people dining there. Would go back again. Has a good selection of other food stalls.

CHANGKAT StreetDuring the night, walk down the hill to the even more bustling Changkat bar and club area.

The dining options along Changkat Bukit Bintang are endless. It has been said that this is the street with the most vibrant restaurant scene in downtown Kuala Lumpur. Dedicated foodies would love the wide variety of gastronomic delights available here, from authentic, traditional dishes to fusion fare. Quaint and unique, the eateries here are as singular in décor as in menu. Due to the variety of international offerings that can be found here, Changkat Bukit Bintang is sometimes dubbed the ‘United Nations of Fine Dining’. There’s Japanese (Yoko’s), Indian (The Mogul House), French (Le Bouchon), German (Deutches Haus), English (The Green Man), Lebanese (The Al Bait), Cuban (Little Havana), Brazillian (Bom Brazil Churrascaria), Russian (Dusha), Italian (Flam’s) and Thai (Baan 26). Alternatively, if you are not feeling too adventurous palate-wise, there are also restaurants that offer fusion delights such as Werner’s, twenty.one and Frangipani. Aside from a medley of authentic and fusion international cuisine, the street also has some specialty restaurants. For pork-lovers, there’s Elcerdo, a restaurant specialising in all things pork, and for fans of good old fish and chips, there’s The Magnificent Fish and Chips Bar, touted as the best fish-and-chips restaurant in town. 

Healy Mac's Irish Pub and Restaurant

SkyBar at Traders Hotels in KL: nur ein Drink und View auf Skyline

Sky Bar is a glamorous cocktail lounge set on the 33rd floor of Traders Hotel KL. A local institution, this rooftop nightclub is quite possibly the coolest venue on KL’s nightlife scene – the place to see and be seen at. It is recommended not only for ist good location and giddying views over the city, but also its excellent drinks. Airy and sexy, the centrepiece at Sky Bar is a pool that is bordered by ‘cabanas’ (large sunken alcoves with chaise longues) on one side, and a bar area with sofas and woven rattan high tables and bar stools on the other. We recommend you grab a cabana to make the most of the full height windows and get the best views of KL city. The panorama from the bar area is no less impressive – a skylight overhead makes you feel like you are on top of the world, with KL’s famous twin towers clearly visible. Sky Bar has no theme or overplayed concept, but this industrial-chic bar has definite character and feels like a secret club with a refined, sultry vibe to it.

KLCC Park mit Wasserspielen und View at Towers wenn noch nicht am Ankunftstag!

Reihenfolge: Traders Hotel, Bintang, Jalan Alor, Changkat ?Wenn zu Fuss vom KL Tower: Changkat, Jalan Alor, Bintang, Traders Hotel ?

Monorail fährt bis 23:30 Uhr

SO, 23.2.2014:MALAKKA DAY TRIP

Pick Up Time on weekend……: 0730am Pick up Point……………………..: Your respective Hotel Tour Durations…………………..: 10 hours inclusive travel time Travel time from Kuala Lumpur to Malacca estimating – 1¾ hours

List of Location and Activity1. St. Peter Church – the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Malaysia2. Malacca River Cruise – 40 minutes tour3. Maritime Museum4. A Famosa5. St. Paul Church6. Replica of Sultan Malacca Palace also know as Culture Museum7. Street by street tour including Jonker Street, Heeran Street, Harmony Street,

First Cross Street and Second Cross Street8. Cheng Hoon Teng Temple – the oldest Chinese Temple in Malaysia9. Dutch Square10. Baba and Nyonya Heritage Museum – (30 – 45 minutes guided tour)11. Straits Malacca Mosque – photo stop

Things to Bring During the Tour1. Cap/Hat2. Sun Block Cream3. A good walking shoes4. Umbrella

Malacca Day Trip From Kuala Lumpur Itinerary

Your Malacca day trip first stop is Saint Peter Church. The church was built-in 1710 by Portuguese people with support and contribution from Dutch community. The land was donated by Dutch gentleman name Franz Amboer who became a Catholic. After 300 years since the church was built is still used for religious ceremonies especially wedding ceremony. The oldest part of the Church is the bell. The bell was cast in India dated 1608.

Malacca River Cruise is the main attractions in Malacca. We included as part of Malacca day trip itinerary without any additional charges. We do Malacca River Cruise in the morning because this is the best time for tourist enjoying the scenery of Malacca Riverbank. The 45 minutes river cruise covering 4.5 km along Malacca rivers show interesting historic residency and traditional village area such First Cross Street Kampung Morteen. (Morteen Village)

Portuguese built the fortress in 1521 known as A Famosa to protect them from attack by Sultan of Malacca and local people to seize  Malacca. When Dutch took over Malacca they rebuilt the fortress become thicker and higher. During the Dutch revolution British took over controlling Malacca temporary and worry the fortress will be use by French they decided to demolished it.

During the golden age Malacca Sultanate Government, apart from the fame part of Malacca. They are also good in constructing a building using  limited tools. A very good example, the replica of Malacca Sultanate was built without using any nails. The architecture of this palace is taken from the reign of Sultan Mansor Syah. Sultan Mansor Syah ruled Malacca from 1456 – 1477. Currently the Palace also known as Culture Museum.

During Malacca day trip, we will do a little bit of walking and climbing. To visit Saint Paul Church we need to climb 180 steps of Saint Paul Hill. Tourist is advice to wearing a good walking shoes. Saint Paul Church originally just a small chapel built in 1521 by Captain Duarte Coelho as gratitude to Virgin Mary after he survived from a storm on the way to Malacca from Goa, India. In here, tourist able to see the open grave belongs to Saint Francis Xavier and grave slap written in few language included Latin.

Lunch will be served at the Baba Nyonya Restaurant. Baba and Nyonya are descendant straits born Chinese who intermarried with local people either from Siam, Malaysia or Sumatra Island. The women known as Nyonya while the man called Baba. Most of them came from Hokkien China migrate to Malaysia or Indonesia in 15th and 16th century. To know Baba and Nyonya descendant closer, we visit Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum situated in Millionaire row. Baba and Nyonya Heritage Museum are combination two blocks of house aged 120 years belongs to Chan family. We need to be at the Baba Nyonya Museum at a specific time for a full guide tour. No photography or video recording are allowing during the tour to Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum.

Our next destination during Malacca day trip is Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. Its was built by Kapitan Tay Kie Ki in 1645. The temple was heavily influenced by architectural style and craftsmanship of Southern Chinese, mainly from Fujian and Guangdong.  Besides Kapitan Tay Kie Ki, others Kapitan such Kapitan Lee Wei King, Kapitan Chan Lak Kua and Kapitan Chua Su Cheong also contribute to the construction of this temple. This temple consists few prayer room, the biggest prayer halls dedicated to god of mercy.

Our Malacca day trip from Kuala Lumpur itinerary is privately organized. Indeed, this giving more flexibility to tourist spending their time during the trip. An ample time will be giving to visitor to roaming in Jonker Street either for shopping or sightseeing. Hard Rock Cafe Malacca among a popular spot for those looking a collectable item such Shirt and Pin.

Dutch Square consisted Stadhuys Building, Chris Church and Victoria Fountain. In here all the building was painted in red color, no one know why the building here had a red color. There are few theory about its, one of the theory says during British colonize Malacca they want to identify the building built by Dutch and by British.

Before we conclude day tour to Malacca from Kuala Lumpur, we stop at Strait Malacca Mosque for a photo stop. This is a perfect spot for a photo shoot and for tourist to feel and see how the longest straits in the world looks. Situated at the man-made island known as Malacca Island, the

cost to build the mosque estimated about RM10 million and the official opening was done in 2006. End of Malacca day trip itinerary

Retour ca. 17:30 – 18:30 Uhr

PoolJe nach Lust, Laune und Hunger noch rein in die CityAlles was oben im Programm und eventuell noch nicht gemacht.ACHTUNG: Nächster Tag sehr sehr früh aufstehen

Strom-Adapter

Ein Adpater ist nicht unbedingt notwendig. Mit ein wenig Frickelei bekommt man auch europäische, zweipolige Stecker in eine malaysische Steckdose (Dazu mit einem Schlüssel oder Kugelschreiber den Sicherheitsbolzen nach hinten drücken, während man den Stecker mit sanfter Gewalt reindrückt). Mit einem Steckdoseneinsatz, kein richtiger Adapter, ist das noch einfacher. Diese Einsätze bekommt man in vielen Läden für wenige Cent. Am Flughafen und in vielen Läden gibt es natürlich auch teuerere Adapter.

MO, 24.02.2014:Air Asia, KUL (LCCT) – HKG Flug AK1656, 06:25 – 10:15Baggage drop spätestens 45 min vorher, 20 kg, Handgepäck 7kg, boarding bis 20min vor Flug

Fahrzeit Kuala Lumpur to LCCT Airport ca. 1h15minSomit Abfahrt ca. 3:00-3:30 Uhr

Skybus or Aerobus departs from KL Sentral every half an hour, starting from 3.00am. Both the buses go directly to LCCT.

If you stayed at the Brickfields area you can just walk to KL Sentral in less than 10 minutes (5 if you stay at Hilton/Le Meridian or  myHotel Brickfield). It's quite safe even in the wee hours. My friend and I walked from Puduraya all the way to KL Sentral at 3.30am 2 weeks ago, with backpacks so it's ok.

But if you are staying else where, be prepared to fork some extra ca$h as taxi will levy a midnight charge for the hours you will be going to the airport. Its better that you book your taxi through the hotel or call the taxi company directly and ask for a price quote, instead of flagging one right from the street. LRT/monorel services will only start around 6am.

SkyBus offers passengers a daily non-stop point-to-point shuttle from KL Sentral / 1 Utama to the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) and vice versa EVERYDAY according to the SCHEDULE BELOW

ATTENTION:INTERNATIONAL flight passengers are advised to take a SkyBus from KL Sentral/1 Utama 4 hours before departure of flightDOMESTIC flight passengers are advised to take a SkyBus from KL Sentral/ 1 Utama  3 hours before departure of flightThe journey between KL Sentral and LCCT is estimated at 1 hour 15 minutesThe journey between 1 Utama and LCCT is estimated at 1 hour 15 minutes

HONG KONG:Ankunft 10:15 UhrEinreise:

HONGKONGFür die Einreise nach Hongkong und einem Aufenthalt von bis zu 90 Tagen besteht keine Visapflicht. Bei der Einreise nach Hongkong muss der Reisepass noch mindestens sechs Monate gültig sein. Eine Überschreitung der gewährten Aufenthaltszeit ist in Hongkong generell mit hohen Strafen belegt.

Neue Einreisekarte für Hongkong Besucher

Beginnend mit 19. März 2013 werden vom Hong Kong Immigration Department bei der Einreise in die Hong Kong SAR keine Stempel mehr in den Reisepässen angebracht. Als Vermerk für die erfolgte Einreise wird an deren Stelle ein Einreisebeleg („landing slip“) ausgestellt.

Anmerkung:Obwohl ein eventueller Verlust dieser Einreisekarte laut Information des Hong Kong Immigration Department „unter normalen Umständen“ keine Probleme für die zeitgerechte Wiederausreise bereiten sollte, rät das Generalkonsulat praktischerweise, einen Verlust möglichst zu vermeiden und die Einreisekarte im Reisepass anzuheften.

Grundsätzlich Zollkontrollen finden nicht statt, sind aber immer möglich. Zollfrei sind: 19 Zigaretten oder 15 Zigarren oder 75g Tabak, zusätzlich 1 Liter alkoholische Getränke

If you buy an Airport Express Travel Pass with 2 single journeys on the Airport Express, you will be able to use the 2nd single journey on the 4th day, i.e. Friday to get to the airport. The unlimited rides on the rest of the MTR system (except Airport Express, East Rail Line First Class, Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau stations) are based on calendar days from first use on the MTR system (except Airport Express, East Rail Line First Class, Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau stations), not date of purchase. There are free shuttle bus from both HK and Kowloon stations to many hotels.

You do not need a ticket to board the train. You only need a ticket to pass through the turntile to exit your destination station.

On arrival at your destination station, present your receipt to collect your AETP at the customer service kiosk, then exit

The Airport Rail Express takes about 21 minutes from the Airport to Kowloon Station. It operates from 5:50 am to 12:45 midnight, with trains leaving every 12 minutes. The fare is HK$90. Airport Express Shuttle Bus: Shuttle buses are available free of charge at Kowloon Station from 6:15 am to 11:10 pm. Please take route K2 and get off at the Kowloon Hotel which is across the street from the Salisbury.

VORGANGSWEISE:Ankunft und direkt den Airport Express Train besteigen.Aussteigen bei Station Kowloon, zum Airport Express customer service desk (vor Verlassen), Voucher vorlegen, Pass abholen, dann raus. Mit Free Shuttle Bus (route K2) - alle 12 Minuten - bis zum Kowloon HotelEinchecken wenn möglich bzw. ansonsten nur Gepäck abgeben und Kleingeld wechseln!

K2(To Tsim Sha Tsui around Canton Road)

Service hours 06:12 - 23:12(every 12 minutes)

Stop 1: Prince

Stop 2: Gateway Stop 3: Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel Stop 4: The Kowloon Hotel / The Peninsula Hong KongStop 5: The Royal Pacific Hotel & Towers / China Ferry

Terminal

ACHTUNG WICHTIG: Entweder Airport Express Pass mit Credit Uploaden um ihn als Octopus card (und somit für alle Verkehrsmittel + shops) verwenden zu können ODER ZUSÄTZLICH die Standard on-loan octopus card (HK$150 p.p) kaufen – siehe ganz unten!Waterfront Promenade, evtl. Avenue of Stars und Podium Garden (Ostende Avenue of Stars über Brücke – Dachgarten über Busbahnhof mit Sonnensegeln)

At any time after purchase, value can be added to the pass to enable it to be used as a Standard Adult On-loan Octopus Card on other forms of public transport eg bus, trams, ferries and, for MTR journeys after the initial "three days unlimited rides" have expired. SIEHE IM DETAIL GANZ UNTEN BEI HK

Mit STAR FERRY auf andere Seite.Kosten HK$ 2,50 p.p und FahrtFAHRTEN NACH WANG CHAI und CENTRAL, regelmäßig ab 7 Uhr in der Früh bis 23 Uhr Wang Chai bzw. 23:30 Central, ca. alle 10 Minuten, Fahrt dauert auch ca. 10 Minuten in beiden Richtungen

STAR FERRY HARBOUR TOUR

The Star Ferry's Harbour Tour tickets are sold over the Harbour Tour ticket counter at the

Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier and the Central Pier 7 on the date of departure on a first-come-first-served basis. No online booking and reservation is offered. Please purchase in

cash of Hong Kong dollars. 

Schedule & Fares

The Star Ferry's Harbour Tour runs a circular route of an hour around Victoria Harbour covering calling points at Tsim Sha Tsui, Central and Wan Chai. Joining this tour, you can see all Hong Kong's famous harbour side attractions. 

Specified Operating Period Adult Fare Concessionary Fare 1

Unlimited Rides

(Specified Period)

Refreshment Coupon 2

Single Ride Day Round Trip Ticket

Summer Schedule 3

Winter Schedule 3

  HK$85   HK$77 X  √ 11:55 a.m. -

5:55 p.m. 11:55 a.m. -

4:55 p.m.

Single Ride Night Round Trip Ticket

Summer Schedule 3

Winter Schedule 3

   HK$160     HK$144 X √ 6:55 p.m. -8:55 p.m.

5:55 p.m. -8:55 p.m.

A Symphony of Lights Harbour Cruise 7:15p.m. / 7:55p.m.    HK$180    HK$162 X √

SINGLE RIDE DAY ROUND TRIP TICKET (1 HOUR)Single-ride Day Round Trip Ticket holders are entitled to a single ride 4 for an hour circular

route of one of the departures in the daytime

List of departures for Summer Schedule (effective from 1 February to 30 September):  

Tsim Sha Tsui Central Wan Chai

Single Ride Day Round Trip Ticket

1155 1215 1230

1255  1315  1330

1355 1415 1430

1455 1515 1530

1555 1615  - 

1655  1715  -

1755  -  -

DING DING TRAM:Kosten 2,30 HK$ egal wie weit man Fahrt, immer genaues Kleingeld!!!MAP siehe PDF

Beste Route: grüne Linie North Point to CentralTake the MTR Island Line to North Point. Exit the station via Exit B2 to emerge on King’s Road. Cross King’s Road and follow it to the left for about 200 yards until reaching a junction in the tram tracks where trams emerging from the short loop to North Point Tram Terminus along Chun Yeung Street rejoin the main line. The terminus is on the left and here visitors can join an empty tram and occupy the upper deck front seats for excellent views. Alight at the Western Market stop as there's not much to see after that (North Point – Western Market, ca. 40-45 Minuten)For tourists, I would recommend taking the tram from Central to Happy Valley, Causeway Bay or North Point (or vice versa).

Stadtbesichtigung CENTRAL (siehe Reiseführer):Midlevel Escalators (ab Central Market)IFC Tower + Mall (Mall: Dachgarten Ebene 3 und 4 zwischen den Türmen – super Aussicht)Exchange SquareCentral District mit Statue Square+BSBC Building+French Mission Building+Legco BuildingGegend Admirality mit Bank of China Tower+Hong Kong ParkPacific Place Shopping Center (Admirality): Rolltreppen zum Hong Kong Park

Hong Kong Park:MTR Admiralty Station, Exit C1. Walk across the footbridge to Pacific Place and then take the escalator up to Hong Kong Park. The gallery will be on your right.There's a nice walk through aviary where you actually get a good look at the birds... A Thai chi garden, a view tower to climb (if you're up for the 100ish steps) and a tea ware museum (closed the day I visited due to Chinese New Year).. Visit the big fish and the little turtles in the man made lake and find a chair to perch on and do a bit of people watching.

Wenn Zeit und Wetter ok: Star Ferry nach CentralDort IFC und Exchange Square, Central Markt + EscalatorsCentral mit Statue Statue und Gebäuden siehe oben inkl. Bank of China Tower (liegt zwischen MTR Central und Admirality). Dann weiter mit MTR nach North PointTram to Western Market, von dort mit MTR nach Admirality

Pacific Place mit Rolltreppen zu Hong Kong Park und von dort zur Peak Tram

Weniger Zeit:Zuerst Ferry to Central, dann IFC+Mall+Exchange Square, dann Central Market + Escalators, dann mit MTR nach North Point, Tram bis Central (ca. 30min), dann Central mit Statue Square und Gebäuden, dann Hong Kong Park und Peak Tram.

Wenn noch weniger Zeit, dann splitten auf 2 Tage und VM-Programm Tag 2 entweder Stadtbesichtigung Gegend Central oder – wahrscheinlich am besten: am Tag 1 auf Tram verzichten und dafür am VM von Tag 2.

THE PEAK:Peak TramThe best way to enjoy the ultimate Peak experience is Peak Tram Sky Pass, offering you enjoyment of a trip on the famous Peak Tram and the fabulous panoramic views of Hong Kong from the Sky Terrace 428, the highest 360° viewing platform in Hong Kong. With the Peak Tram Sky Pass, you can enjoy more Peak experiences at a special price sold at Garden Road Peak Tram Lower Terminus or appointed travel agents.

 Peak Tram Sky Pass (The Peak Tram & Sky Terrace 428)

  Return Single

Adult HK$ 75 HK$ 63

Child (aged 3 - 11)Senior (aged 65 or above) HK$ 36 HK$ 29

 Single and Return Peak Tram Tickets is also available.

Peak Tram Tickets

  Return Single

Adult HK$ 40 HK$ 28

Child (aged 3 - 11)Senior (aged 65 or above) HK$ 18 HK$ 11

Where to purchase : All tickets are sold at Garden Road Peak Tram Lower Terminus or appointed travel agents. Peak Tram Upper Terminus (The Peak Tower) sells Peak Tram tickets only.

Peak Tram Operating Hours : 7 am to 12 midnight (Mon - Sun & Public Holidays)

Frequency : Departs every 10 to 15 minutes.

SKY TERRASSE alleine: HK$ 40 p.p.Where to purchase : Tickets can be purchased at : - Customer Services counter (Ground floor), The Peak Tower - Shop 302-3, 3/F, The Peak Tower

Wenn zu lange Schlange: Bus 15 from Central Pier or TaxiDafür dann eventuell Peak Tram back oder auch nicht (je nach Zeit, Lust)

Nach Lesen der Reviews: beste Alternative mit Bus 15 rauf fahren und mit Tram herunter sofern Schlange nicht zu lang

Probably one of the most popular ways to get to Victoria Peak, other than the Peak Tram of course, is via CityBus Bus route 15.  Not 15C which is also considered part of the route to The Peak, but takes you only to the lower Peak Tram terminus, but Bus 15 which takes you all the way to The Peak itself. If you choose to use Bus 15 to go to The Peak it will take at least 40 minutes, possibly an hour if there are road works or traffic jams, so it is quite a slow way to go.  On the other hand it is an interesting route with lots to see and of course being a simple public bus it is extremely cheap, just HK$9.80 per person and half price for children. The Bus 15 starts at the public ferry piers in central which is a mildly inconvenient place to get to, unless of course you happen to have just gotten off a ferry!  The first stop is outside ferry pier 5 which takes ferries for Cheung Chau, and the next stop is outside the world famous Star Ferry pier which goes to Tsimshatsui in Kowloon. Piers 4, to Lamma Island, and 6, for Lantau, are also just a few moments walk away. The next stop on the bus is the very centrally located Exchange Square bus station which is at ground level below the Exchange Square office towers which house the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.If you are not starting at the ferry pier then catching Bus 15 to The Peak at Exchange Square is probably the best.  You can reach Exchange square easily via taxi or MTR from anywhere in Hong Kong.

ODER rauf per Taxi: Do not take the tram. Just take a cab. It only costs about $8 US each way, and you won't waste precious hours standing in line. We landed up taking a cab to the top $250 but we were scammed! It really should only cost $75 if you get an honest cab driver. He found us debating about the 2 hour wait for the cable car to take you to the top. They also try and scam you on the way down telling you that it is a 3 hour wait for a cab, it took 30-40 minutes.

PEAK CIRCLE WALK: ca. 1 StundeMAP siehe Ausdruck

From MTR Central Station, Exit J2, walk to the lower Peak Tram terminus located on Garden Road for the scenic ride up to The Peak. Alternatively, you can take bus 15 from Exchange Square bus terminus, or minibus 1 from MTR Hong Kong Station public transport interchange. The Peak Circle Walk begins at Lugard Road near the Peak Tower. Built in 1913–14, this road is named after Hong Kong’s 14th governor, Sir Fredrick Lugard. The sections that are narrow, cliff-side paths are called ‘plank roads’. You’ll need to pull your camera out around 20 minutes into your stroll, when you arrive at the Lugard Road lookout and gasp at its spectacular panoramic view of Victoria Harbour. Lugard Road runs into Harlech Road, which will slowly take you back to the Peak Tower and to the end of your lap around The Peak. It takes about 15 minutes to traverse the entire tree-shaded path, or a bit longer if you stop to appreciate the waterfall falling below Mount Austin Playground. Watch out for those joggers rushing past; Harlech Road is one of their favourites.The walk will take you back to its starting point near the Peak Tower. From here you can catch the Peak Tram, bus 15 or minibus 1 back down to Central.

There is more than one way to circle a peak. Do this walk in reverse, starting around 90 minutes before sunset, and you’ll be looking at Hong Kong Island’s scenic south side in the glow of afternoon light. Stick around to experience views of one of the world’s most spectacular harbours when twilight gives way to night and the city becomes a galaxy of shimmering lights.

This walk (Circle Walk = Hong Kong trail) circles the Peak for excellent viewing of HK, Kowloon, Victoria Harbour and … Once you exit the Peak Tower keep right until you get to Lugard Road. From there you will pass the first bridge to be built over the city’s steep hills, … At the end of Lugard Road turn into Harlech Road, which will bring you back to your starting point (40 – 60 min):

SUNRISE HK: 6:50SUNSET HK: 18:25

Do come for the views, they are spectacular. If it isn't crazy busy and you feel like taking the tram, wait the average 25 minute slow day wait for the 8 minute ride to the top. If you just want to go up for the views, walk or drive up as your peak tram ticket does not include the roof top platform for seeing the incredible skyline, that's extra.

RAUF somit um ca. 4 Uhr, entweder per Bus oder by Tram oder TaxiDann Peak Circle Walk (ca. 1 Stunde)Dann Sky Terrasse for sunset, dann runter by tram

Wenn Lust und Laune noch ins Viertel Lan Kwai Fong – party traveller gegend mit vielen pubs und clubsLKF (what locals call Lan Kwai Fong) is a group of blocks that are walking only, full of great restaurants and bars with the best night life in Hong Kong. Some places are a bit touristy (Hard Rock) but overall, it is a great place to go out to dinner, have drinks with friends or party. There are great drink specials (10 shots for HKD 100) all along the street and during major holidays, festivals or on Fri/Sat nights, it is an incredibly busy place with a lively atmosphere. During some of the larger festivals, you will also see people dressed up and there is great people watching.

Dann mit Star Ferry (oder MTR) back to hotel, check in

? 20 Uhr Symphony of lights? vielleicht geht sich das auch irgendwo aus.

Essen am Weg, vielleicht auch lunch in der Hotelgegend, z.B. im Star House: Peking Garden (Pekingente oder Bettlerhuhn) – siehe Reiseführer

DI, 25.02.2014:Bummel Avenue of Stars, Waterpromenade, Clock Tower, Podium Garden, vielleicht auch die Canton Seite hinauf.

ODER: Wenn sich am Vortag im Bereich Central sich etwas nicht ausgegangen ist, z.B. Tramfahrt, dann nochmals hinüber

DIALOGUE IN THE DARK, HK$ 150 p.p.TIMES: Regular English tours:  11:30, 13:45 and 17:00Derzeit noch alles frei – CHECK!

Telephone Hotlines:

General enquiry and ticketing

852 2310 0833

By MTR + walk from MTR station (7-10 minutes)

1. Take the Exit C1 from MeiFoo station2. Walk across the road and turn right till Lai Chi Kok Gov't Office3. Turn left entering an outdoor carpark and then turn right towards 3 buildings in green (The

Nob Hill)4. Walk through under a flyover and across the road to The Household Centre.5. Take the escalator to 2/F6. Refer below for some photoshots of landmarks (From left to right, Top to down)

Address: Shop 215, 2/F The Household Centre, No. 8 King Lai Path, MeiFoo, Kowloon

Karte siehe Maps: Route gemäß Vorgabe Homepage noch markieren

TAGESABLAUF:

SHOPPING + MÄRKTE

Rauf die Nathan Raod (zu Fuß oder by MTR)Kaufhaus DNA – Ecke Cameron Road – Chatham Road (Nahe Hotel)

STATION JORDAN oder YAU MA TEI:

JADEMARKT (Kansu Street)Hong Kong Jade Market. Corner Kansu St., Reclamation St., and Battery St. Opens daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Gegend Temple Street (siehe Reiseführer) – NATHAN ROADRECLAMATION STREET FOOD MARKET (auch hier)TIN HAU TEMPLE (auch hier)PUBLIC SQUARE

BIRD+FLOWER MARKET+GOLDFISH MARKETOPENING HOURS - Flower Market, 7am to 7pm daily, Bird Garden 7am to 8pm daily.

GETTING THERE – MTR to Prince Edward. Take exit B1 and follow Prince Edward Road West alongside the flyover past Mong Kok Police Station and continue to the third street on the left. Flower Market Road is a few metres along on the right and runs alongside

Mong Kok Stadium. Yuen Po Street where the Bird Garden is located is at the far end of Flower Market Road.

Try the Food Court in the next door mall on the top floor

Goldfish Market:catch the MTR to Prince Edward road and use exit B1 and follow the street passing the police station on your left hand side cross the road on your right and your there.Tung Choi Street North zwischen Prince Edward und Mongkok bzw. zwischen BIRD+FLOWER MARKET und LADIES MARKET

LADIES MARKET (und gleich daneben Fa Yuen Street – ähnlich)Its name "Nui Yan Kai" (Ladies Market) is taken from its reputation for selling bargain fashionable ladies clothing and also to distinguish it from “Mens Market”, Temple Street Night Market (see above), although this is nowadays something of a misnomer and the market sells a huge range of ladies, mens and childrens clothes, sports goods, electrical goods, toys and souvenirs. Any “designer labels” are certainly fake but there are bargains to be had and huge discounts can easily be negotiated from already low asking prices. This is a large and for much of the time, a very busy market and navigating through the crowds here can be exhausting. The section of Tung Choi Street where the market operates is pedestrianised and closed to vehicles between 4pm and midnight on Mondays to Saturdays and between 12 noon and 10pm on Sundays and public holidays. Sections of neighbouring Sai Yeung Choi Street, Nelson Street and Soy Street are pedestrianised from 4pm to 10pm on Mondays to Saturdays and 12 noon to 10pm on Sundays and public holidays.

OPENING HOURS - 12 noon to 11pm daily. Most stalls are open by 1pm. Closed on the first day of Chinese New Year.

GETTING THERE – MTR to either Prince Edward and take exit B2 or to Mong Kok and take any of exits B2, D2 or D3. Prince Edward MTR Station and Mong Kok MTR Stations are at the northern and southern ends respectively of the market.

TEMPLES:Eventuell Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple (eher Ja, wenn möglich)Just one stop from Diamond Hill (Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden), in station Wong Tai Sin (take exit B, you will see the signs for the complete name of Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple), you will find this beautiful small temple. Just the entrance is worth the visit with elegant Chinese zodiac statues. When we were there everything was decorated with red clothes. Up in the temple court, you will see the decorations of yellow and red lanterns, altars and more statues, and probably a lot of people praying and guessing its fortune (Kau Chim) on the fortune telling sticks; each number that falls represent an answer to a query which is interpreted by professional fortune tellers in a nearby alley. This temple is not included in the usual visits to HK, but being so close to Diamond Hill, do not miss it. It is a real Chinese Taoist experience.

Eventuell Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden (eher Nein, nur wenn Zeit)The garden is in the middle of town but it I still a nice place to relax and enjoy the peace. Well designed with a temple to visit north of the garden connected by a bridge that goes over the road. Close to a subway station and several restaurants.Located near MTR Diamond Hill, take exit C2 and follow the signs pointing Nan Liang Garden.

Eventuell Temple of the 10.000 buddhas (aber wohl zu weit weg): siehe auch ReiseführerIf you take the MTR it takes around 25 mintues, follow the signs to the Government building but go to the right of the building (do not walk past it) and the path is there, we went past the building and ended up in another temple and had to come back. Really amazing and I am surprised it is not more popular, there were about 8 of us visiting. There are a lot of steps but really worth going to visit.

PAUSE – ZURÜCK INS HOTEL VOR ABENDPROGRAMM!!! (eventuell Schwimmbad, Sauna, etc.)

VOR TEMPLE STREET NIGHT MARKET:20.00 SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS WATERFRONT PROMENADE!!!

KNUTSFORD TERRACE (LKF von Kowloon) zum Nightlife mit Bars und Restaurants – Nähe Hotel

TEMPLE STREET NIGHT MARKET

OPENING HOURS - Stalls are allowed to open from 2pm but most do not set up until from 4pm onwards and the best time to visit is from 7pm onwards. Most stalls close between about 11-30pm and midnight. Closed on the first day of Chinese New Year.

GETTING THERE – MTR to either Jordan or Yau Ma Tei. From Jordan MTR Station take exit A and at the top of the steps at street level turn right along Jordan Road and Temple Street is the third street on the right. The market starts about 150 metres down the street. From Yau Ma Tei MTR Station take exit C and at the top of the steps at street level turn left along Mang Ming Lane and Temple Street is the second street on the left.

ESSEN: je nach dem wo Hunger, evtl. Märkte, sonst Fast Food oder siehe Reiseführer (z.b. City Super Garküche in der Harbour City – Waterfront Promenade neben Hotel)

MI, 26.02.2014:DAYTRIP LANTAU ISLAND SOFERN DAS WETTER PASST UND TOURPROGRAMM TAG1+2 erledigtWENN TAG 1+2 nicht, dann Programm entsprechend anpassend.WENN TAG 1+2 schon und schlechtes Wetter: Space + Science Museum (MI freier Eintritt), Tempel z.B. 10000 Buddhas, Shopping z.B. Times Square, Sogo, Pacific Place oder Harbour City direkt an der Waterfront Promenade, Restaurent Essen oder Bar (siehe auch unten), Star Ferry Harbour Tour, u.ä., Sky 100 wenn nicht komplett schlecht, Fussmassage Iyara (beim Central Escalator – siehe Reiseführer), Afternoon Tea Aqua Squirit (nur wenn noch genug Geld) oder einfach Wellness im Hotel

LANTAU ISLAND:Unterschiedliche Möglichkeiten für Transport1. SCHIFF CENTRAL PIER 6 to MUI WO – fährt ca. 60 Minuten

z.B. um 07:10, 07:40 (jeweils fast), 08:30 (ordinary), 09:10, 09:50 (jeweils fast), 10:30 (ordinary)ORDINARY FERRY: 14,50 HK$ p.p. bzw. 24,50 HK$ Deluxe (was immer das heißt) – ca. 50-55 MinutenFAST FERRY: 28,40 HK$ (35-40 Minuten)Lt. Reiseführer sind normale Fähren viel besser weil fast ferries kein Deck haben und somit schlechte Sicht.TICKET DIREKT BEIM FERRY TERMINAL

BUS MUI WO nach Tai O: NewLantaoBus Nr. 1Nr. 2 fährt direkt nach Ngong PingNr. 3 fährt zur Metro Tung ChungNr. 21 fährt von Tai O nach Ngong Ping

Bus Nr. 1: ca. 45 Minuten Fahrt nach Tai OBus fährt zu folgenden Zeiten ab Mui Wo: 8:20, 9:00, 9:45, 10:30, 11:30, 11:50, 12:30Kosten HK$ 10,70 p.p

Tai O Boat Excursion Operating Hours: 10am – 5:30pm, each boat journey is approx 20 minutes, HK$ 20 p.p.TaiO is a very inteteresting village. Many of the buildings are on stilts, and fishing remains an important local industry. It is nice to walk around the village and observe life. Do stop to try some of the snacks available. Dolphin Travel Company (eine der Firmen, die ok ist)The boat trip around the village and out to the dolphins is worth doing (cheaper if you go into the village and ignore the offers at the bus stop). We did see the stunning pink dolphins, and it was good to see that the boats kept their distance and did not chase them.Must try the egglet pancake from this old uncle. It's the yummiest I have eaten so far!Solo Coffee is a nice spot to take a break overlooking the water.The place is very nice, walk on the main street called the fish Street where several stalls sell local products.This is a very small village bisected by a river and connected by a small bridge.A short boat ride of about 20 minutes along the river that leads to the open sea, from here you can admire along the watercourse the numerous stilt houses where most of the residents live.These all are wooden stilts emblem of poverty and slightly disadvantaged condition in which these people live

Bus Nr. 21 von Tai O nach Ngong Ping, ca. 20 Minuten, HK$6,60 p.p.:07:45, 08:30, 10:15, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 16:45

Ngong Ping: Stairs to Big Buddha – Walking with Buddha

There is no cost to climb up to and walk around the Big Buddha (250 steps). If you wanted to go inside the museum inside the Big Buddha then there is a cost. Nang Ping village is a quaint little place with souvenirs available and a cafe.

Personally, I enjoyed the whole experience. From the cable car ride up (about 20-25 mins), the walk through the small little town before reaching the walkway through the warrior statues, and even the 268 steps up to reach the Big Buddah. It was all worth it! We even went on a day when the weather wasn't so great, it was cold and foggy. So much so that even when we reached the Big Buddah we could barely see the face clearly. We would just wait to catch it at the right moment when the fog would get thinner and catch glimpses.

Things I recommend or noticed:-Go on a clear day if possible. The whole experience would have been different because if we went on a clear day we would have seen the statue sitting on the hill when riding up on the cable car. Since the Buddah is so large, on a clear day we would have seen the whole statue.-Surprisingly when we went, the Crystal Cabin line was longer than the regular cable car line. We only waited less

than 10 minutes. -Know that the cable cars have vents. Since it was cold, it was also chilly in the cabin. I can't imagine how it would be if we went on a hot day.-Use the restroom in the little town before making your way up to the Big Buddah. The bathrooms are definitely cleaner/modern in the town. I didn't see any restrooms at the top of the Big Buddah, there was a sign that said restroom but we didn't find it. Maybe it's only available to those who pay for the lunch. There was a restroom closer to the Buddah (at the bottom, past the entrance of the Buddah) it was not the greatest! -Fyi the steps go straight up (with some landings to rest), they are steeper than normal, the staircases are a little tight (about 5 ft. across), and the steps are not that wide. I definitely had to take my time coming down because of the size of the steps. Just make sure you have on a comfortable pair of shoes.

RÜCKFAHRT NGONG PING CABLE CAR:

SINGLE TICKETS NGONG PING:Standard HK$ 105, Crystal HK$ 165ROUND TRIP TICKETS NGONG PING (normalerweise nicht): Standard HK$ 105, Crystal HK$ 165 – egal welche Richtung

TIMES CABLE CAR: 10:00am-6pmACHTUNG: Cable Car fährt ca. um 18 Uhr das letzte Mal, somit spätestens um 17 Uhr dort sein

Fahrt mit Cable Car dauert ca. 20-25 Minuten

360 Sky-Land-Sea Day Pass (wenn keine Zeit für Fähre + Bus, wobei Anstehen bei Gondel vermutlich ähnlich lange dauern könnte)

Your Trans-Lantau experience starts here at Ngong Ping 360

Ngong Ping 360 is introducing a new "360 Sky-Land-Sea Day Pass", offering comprehensive air, land and sea transportation access. You can discover Tai O's legendary fishing village, experience the tranquility of beaches in Pui O and Cheung Sha , enjoy a magnificent view of Big Buddha , or visit the different novel creatures. Explore freely around Lantau with your one-day pass and unveil the many unique characteristics of Lantau!

"360 Sky-Land-Sea Day Pass" includes the following offers:

Cable Car : One Round trip Cable Car ticket Tour Bus: Unlimited Bus Rides on New Lantao Bus Tai O Boat Excursion Admission ticket of village attraction "Walking with Buddha" or Ngong Ping 360 Souvenir Shop HK$20

Voucher

Standard Cable Car Round Ticket: HK$ 225, Crystal Cabin HK$ 310, 1+1 Standard & Crystal HK$ 285

Where to buy tickets?

Ngong Ping 360 Ticketing Offices at Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal and Ngong Ping Terminal Ngong Ping 360 Website (www.np360.com.hk) All 7-Eleven convenience stores in Hong Kong (Except Tung Chung & Ngong Ping stores) Local travel agents

RETOUR TUNG CHUNG Station (ca. 30 min. Fahrt)

ANDERE RICHTIGUNG:MTR nach TUNG CHUNG (ca. 30 min. Fahrt)short walk to Ngong Ping cable car.Operates from 10:00am

Fahrt mit Crystal Cabin oder Standard (je nach Wartezeit) – Preise siehe oben – nur ONE WAY KAUFENDauer der Fahrt ca. 20-25 minBIG BUDDHA – 250 Stiegen hinauf Weiterfahrt mit Bus 21 nach Tai O – Zeiten: 10:35, 11:20, 12:20, 13:20, 14:20, 15:20, 16:20Hier würde sich wohl 12:20 Uhr anbietenAnkunft Tai O um ca. 12:40 UhrBummel durch Stadt und Bootsfahrt (ca. 20 Minuten)Mit Bus entweder zurück nach NGONG PING (wenn z.B. Round Trip gekauft – Zeiten siehe oben)ODER die bessere Variante: per Bus Nr. 1 weiter nach Mui WoTIMES: 12:30, 13:50, 14:30, 15:20 (am besten), 15:55, 16:30, 17:10, 17:50, 18:35, 19:35, 20:30, 21:05Fahrt mit Bus ca. 45 Minuten (Preis siehe oben).Mit der Fähre von MUI WO in die City – Central Pier Nr. 6TIMES: 13:30 (ordinary), 14:10, 14:50 (fast), 15:30 (ordinary), 16:10, 16:50 (fast), 17:30 (ordinary), 18:10, 18:40 (fast), 19:30 (ordinary), 20:30 (fast), 21:30 (ordinary), 22:40, 23:30 (fast)

Mögliches Programm für letzten Abend:

SKY 100 OBERSERVATION DECK: HK§ 168 p.pTIMES: 10 -21 Uhr, letzter Eintritt 20 UhrSTATION: KOWLOON

Address: 100/F, International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, Hong KongEntrance to sky100 From 2/F, Metal Zone at Elements, access a direct walkway leading into sky100. Simply look for the signs along the way.

NUR WENN KLARE SICHT

DHL BALLOON (gleich bei Sky 100)The gondola enables guests to see the Victoria Harbour and cityscapes of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, wonderful views of the Peak and surrounding mountains in peace and quiet by floating up to 100 meters- photographic opportunities never before available without an expensive helicopter flight! During the 15 minutes ride, see for miles during the daytime or watch the city light up at night.

Day Flights Time: 10:00 a.m. to 18:45 p.m. Adults = HK$150 * Children / Seniors = HK$75 Night Flights Time: 19:00 p.m. to 21:30 p.m. Adults = HK$200 * Children / Seniors = HK$100

Address: DHL Hong Kong Balloon is located at West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade (East Entrance).

Getting to The DHL Hong Kong Balloon is easy. Take the MTR trains that will get you to Kowloon Station and then walk through Exit D. Then cross the road until you see the Western Harbour Crossing Bus Station. Then turn left and walk through the bicycle path before reaching our Balloon site. (From the MTR to the site is just a 10 - 15 minutes walk - refer to walking route map below).

Here's DHL Hong Kong Balloon walking route map from the Kowloon MTR station:

COOL BARS for COCKTAILS:1.Felix Bar – Peninsula Hotel2.Auqa Spirit (siehe Reiseführer)3.Lobby Lounge (Interkontinental Hotel Hong Kong)

AUCH MÖGLICH: STAR FERRY HARBOUR TOUR (siehe oben)

The most useful & convenient type of Hong Kong travel pass is the credit-card style Octopus card. The   "Octopus" is a rechargable and contactless 'smart card' used on most forms of public transport ( Bus, Minibus, Ferry, Peak Tram, Tram & MTR Trains), as well as settling payments at all major convenience stores, such as Seven Eleven, fast food restaurants, Starbucks, supermarkets, bakeries, self-service vendor machines and major photo service outlets. Octopus fares are sometimes between 5% and 10% cheaper than ordinary fares on most trips made on the MTR network, while reductions could apply for transits of specific bus services. Just touch your Octopus card over the Octopus reader and your payment will be deducted instantly. You can add value to the smart card at MTR stations and all retail outlets that accept Octopus payment. You can buy Octopus cards with different amounts of stored value (HK$) such as Adult: Deposit $50 + Stored Value $100 = Price HK$150. The deposit is refundable or you can retain the Octopus card as a souvenir or for use during your next visit. Octopus cards are good for three years after the date of purchase. When you arrive at the Hong Kong airport do NOT buy your Octopus card at one of the vending machines. If you have a foreign passport, it is better to purchase it at the special kiosk near the exit to the express train for several reasons:

The kiosk staff speaks English well.

The staff will let you know about any promotions that reduce the price of transportation from the airport into Hong Kong.

They sell so-called Airport Express Travel Passes that include a trip on the MTR from the airport to Hong Kong and a number of days of unlimited other travel on the MTR. This combo card is also a regular Octopus card so it can be charged with extra credit as explained above. When you depart Hong Kong, this kiosk can refund any remaining balance on your card, but so will a lot of MTR stations.

A new Octopus card includes a refundable HK$50 deposit. Any leftover money is also refunded when you return the card. Octopus card can be purchased at the Airport Express Customer Service Counter (Arrivals hall), as well as at the Customer Service Centers within the MTR/KCR stations.  All outlets of 7-Eleven & Circle K Convenience Stores also sell the card. The card can be reloaded at any MTR/KCR station, either by using the Add Value Machines or at the Customer Service Centers, located in the stations.

 How to check your balance and recent transactions?Balance appears whenever you make a purchase. Users can also check their last 10 transactions at the following places:

 At Octopus Enquiry Machines at MTR stations  By requesting a printout at an MTR Customer Service Centre and 7-Eleven or Circle-K outlet (a HK$3 fee will

be charged by these service providers.)  Using a PCCW eye device  Using an Octopus PC Reader How to reload Octopus Card?

Your Octopus can be reloaded up to HK$1,000 in total value at thousands of locations throughout Hong Kong by cash. You can reload at the following places: 

 Authorized Add Value Service Providers, such as convenience stores, supermarkets, fast-food chains.  Any Customer Service Centres of MTR, Airport Express Line and Light Rail. KMB Customer Service Centre at the Sha Tin Central Bus Terminus  New World First Ferry Octopus Service Centres at the piers on Cheung Chau, Mui Wo and Peng Chau and at

Central piers 5 and 6  New World First Bus Customer Service Centre at the Admiralty (East) Bus Terminus  Citybus Customer Service Centre at the Central Exchange Square Bus Terminus  You can also top up using Add Value Machines at MTR and selected Light Rail Stations.

What's more, you can reload your Octopus by electronic fund transfer at selected ATMs of the AEON ATM network (applicable to AEON Credit Card holders only).

 How to claim a refund from Octopus?For On-Loan Octopus (both Standard and Personalized), you can go to any MTR Customer Service Centre to apply for a refund of your remaining value. If the remaining value is less than HK$500, you will receive an on-the-spot refund of your HK$50 deposit (applicable to Standard On-Loan Octopus only) and the remaining value, if any. If you want to refund the remaining value in Sold Octopus, you need to call 2266 2222 for assistance, your Octopus will be checked at the office.

Question: How to use the Hong Kong Octopus Card?Unless you have more change than a church on Sunday, you shouldn’t even attempt to tackle Hong Kong’s myriad of transport without a Hong Kong Octopus Card. Pioneered in HK, and now mirrored in London and New York, the Hong Kong Octopus card is a stored value card, which will win you access to all of Hong Kong’s public transport. Local ferries, trams, subway, buses and minibuses all accept the cards, you can even, with the MTR regional rail, travel to China with an Octopus. The card is ubiquitous around Hong Kong, with almost all residents using it and it’s an excellent way to save time.Answer:

A first card costs HK$150, which is inclusive of a HK$50 refundable deposit and HK$100 credit, in addition, any cash left on the card at the end of your stay will be returned. You can pick up a card at MTR subway stations and at the Airport Express Counter, which also has cards including Airport Express rides.

The card couldn’t be simpler to use, as you walk on and off transport, aside from trams (where it is only off), you simply wave the card in front of the yellow Octopus readers and the machine will deduct the correct amount. You are allowed to go overdrawn upto HK$35 and for one ride only, however the card must be in credit and the deduction will be billed the next time you top up. To check how much credit you have remaining, use the signed machines inside MTR stations, where you can also recharge with cash or credit card.

The “standard on-loan” stored-value Octopus card, which costs HK$150 and allows unlimited rides on the subway, buses, ferries, tram, Peak Tram and Airport Express. It can also be used to buy items at many shops like 7-11, Circle K, grocery stores, vending machines, movie theatres, McDonalds, etc. It has a refundable deposit of HK$43, and has an initial value of HK$100. Once that is exhausted, you simply top it up with cash at a 7-11, Circle K, grocery store and lots of other places (including MTR stations).

Benefits of using Octopus:- There is no need to spend time buying a single journey ticket at Ticket Issuing Machines, or counting the exact amount of coins on buses and trams.- The MTR fares using Octopus are usually cheaper than single journey tickets.- Apart from collecting fares on public transport, it can be used as a payment method in retail and fastfood outlets, car parks and leisure facilities.- Passengers of Cityflyer Routes traveling to/from the airport can enjoy a 50% discount on the return journey on the same day. To see details, click here.- Airport Express (AE) passengers can enjoy a free return journey on the same day. To see details, click here.- Also, AE passengers can enjoy free MTR connections to/from the Airport Express stations. To see details, click here.

On-Loan Octopus Card

The On-Loan Octopus card is a rechargeable stored value card and is perfect for tourists. Available types: Adult, Child, Elder and Personalised. To purchase an On-Loan card, a passport or any other identification is not required, except Personalised. The card comes with a refundable deposit of HK$50, which will be returned to you together with the remaining value when you return it.

Type Price

Adult HK$150 = Deposit $50 + Initial stored value $100

Child (3-11) HK$70 = Deposit $50 + Initial stored value $20

Elder HK$70 = Deposit $50 + Initial stored value $20

Where To Buy

The On-Loan Octopus card can be purchased at the following places:- Any Airport Express Customer Service Centre.- Any MTR Customer Service Centre (except Racecourse station).- Also, it can be purchased at other Customer Service Centres of public transportation companies.

The much-advertised Airport Express Tourist Octopus card is not really worth the microchip embedded into it. The card costs $220 (including $50 deposit) and allows one trip on the Airport Express and three days’ unlimited travel on the MTR (except Airport Express, Light Rail, MTR Bus, East Rail Line First Class, Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau stations). Value can be added to the ticket for travel on other major means of transport. For $300 you get two trips on the Airport Express and the same benefits. At the end of your trip you can claim your deposit back (plus any part of the ‘remaining value’ added still on the card). For shorter stays there’s the Tourist MTR 1-Day Pass ($55), valid on the MTR for 24 hours.

This travel pass can also be "converted" into an Octopus card,so that you can use it on other public transport(+ retail) besides limited to MTR initially,by doing a reload(min.HKD50).

DO, 27.02.2014:FLUG Hong Kong – Chiang MaiAir Asia FD2306, 10:35-12:05Gewicht und Baggage drop siehe Flug KUL-HKG

Mit Airport Express Shuttle bus (oder mit Taxi) zur Kowloon Station (ca. 30 Minuten – Warten+Transfer+Rückgabe Pässe)Von dort per Airport Express (MTR) zum Flughafen (Fahrzeit 20 Minuten)Um ca. 8:30-9:00 Uhr dort sein, somit um ca. 7:30 Uhr Hotel verlassen (bzw. um spätestens 8 Uhr wenn mit Taxi zur Kowloon Station).

ACHTUNG: Zuerst Airport Express Travel Pass und wenn vorhanden Octopus Card retournieren (Deposit jeweils HK$50 bzw. davon HK$43 werden retourniert inkl. allem was auf der Octopus Card noch drauf sein sollte. Am besten dort machen wie die Karten besorgt.

Einreise Thailand – siehe bereits oben (arrival card, etc.)

Chiang Mai Airport is located a short distance from the city center and songteaw and tuk-tuks are readily available to provide taxi services outside the terminal building. Expect to pay 120 baht for a taxi to most destinations in the city, while the return trip to the airport costs about 50 baht. Many hotels will arrange free transfer to and from the airport. Check with your hotel to see if they provide this a service.

*The airport taxi counter is where you want to be to have a fixed cheaper fare. For airport taxi: they are silver cabs basically all 4 seater cabs, you have to go to the counter and have your ticket issued at a fixed rate, depending on your destination. It is w-a-y cheaper inside at the counter.

An often asked question, "how to get from the airport to the hotel?" When you arrive at the airport and exit immigration you will enter an arrival hall. This is immediately before you exit the terminal building. For those with pre-arranged transfers this is where you will find your pick up person. (You will also see lots of touts who will approach you). To get a cab from the airport you need to go to the taxi coupon booth.  Once you have collected your checked luggage, go to a taxi counter (you can't miss them). Tell them where you are going and pay the flat fee of 120฿ (for city area locations) AT the counter. They will give you a two part receipt and tell you where to exit to find your driver. As you walk out of the exit a driver will claim you and take his (yellow carbon copy) half of the receipt (you will keep your original part).  

The Chiang Mai airport has a licensed taxi service to get you from the airport to your hotel. The fixed price to take you to any city hotel is 150 Baht (4.67 USD). Turn left as you exit (domestic) baggage claim and you'll see the taxi counter. There is no need to book in advance.

There are two taxi desks right at baggage claim where you prepay 120 baht for a taxi from the airport into central Chiang Mai. If you wait until you are outside the terminal to get a taxi they'll charge you 200 baht. The drive only takes 10-15 minutes depending where in the city you are staying

Airport to hotel nur ca. 6 km bis 11 Minuten travel time

CHECK INN IMM HOTEL: grundsätzlich 14 Uhr, sollten ca. um diese Zeit dort sein. Mac Donalds befindet sich direkt darunter, hier also vielleicht kurzer Essensstop – ACHTUNG: RECONFIRMATION (inkl. Zimmer Nr.) PATARA ELEPHANT FARM + ZIMMER-Nr. Flying Squirrels (siehe unten) + auch RECONFIRMATION UNTOUCHED THAILAND (mit Hinweis darauf dass Tour am 01.03 Code Set 105 wie im Programm also mit Elephant ride)

15:30 – 17:30 MASSAGE GREEN BAMBOO (siehe Ausdruck bzw. Maps), Moon Muang Rd. 1

Am besten zu Fuß hingehen (ca. 10 Minuten ab Hotel) – siehe Maps bzw. Beschreibung Mail, wenn Zeit über Wat Phan Tao und Wat Chedi Luang, ca. 20-25 Minuten ohne Pause bzw. wenn vorher keine Zeit dann im Anschluss diese Route spazieren, eventuell auch Wat Phra Singh dazunehmen wenn Zeit (+15 Minuten Fußmarsch).

Wenn Zeit wäre am besten: Wat Phan Tao + Wat Chedi Luang beim Hinweg und Wat Phra Sing am Retourweg zum Hotel

Wenn keine Zeit oder Lust dann eventuell am FR (zwischen 12:00 und 13:00) oder SA/SO jeweils nach Ausflug.

SUNRISE CHIANG MAI: 6:45 – SUNSET CHIANG MAI: 18:30

Wat Chedi Luang:

How to get to the Wat Chedi Luang

The Wat Chedi Luang is located close to the centre of the old walled part of Chiang Mai. You will find it about half way Ratchadamnoen road that crosses the old city from East to West. The main entrance is opposite Phra Pok Klao road, just South of Ratchadamnoen road.

Entrance fee & opening hours

The temple grounds are open daily from 6 am until 6 pm. Admission is free.

went twice to Wat Chedi Luang; once in the afternoon and another in early evening. A lot of people visit it in the afternoon and the sun can really be scorching but i got to see monks and novices on the temple grounds. It was a really good experience. The temple, however, is spectacular in the early evening; when the sun's set and the Temple gently lights up against the dark sky. Make sure you cover your knees and shoulders to go inside. The real draw though is the huge brick chedi situated behind the prayer hall. It really is massive and very impressive.

Wat Phra Singh: 06:00 – 17:00

If you're going to visit Wat Phra Singh then go early or very late in the evening as it gets very, very busy. It is the major teaching Wat in Chiang Mai so you'll see monks of all ages around the place.

It is very beautiful at night with candles lit and the monks chanting. Very special indeed.And please, please, PLEASE dress appropriately! This is a Buddhist temple, not a nightclub, so show some respect!!!!

EINTRITT für Touristen: BAHT 20-30 p.p.

WAT PHAN TAO:

How to get to the Wat Phan Tao

The Wat Phan Tao is located close to the center of the old walled part of Chiang Mai just South of Ratchadamnoen road. The main entrance is on Phra Pok Klao road that runs North to South through the old city. The temple is located directly next to the better known Wat Chedi Luang. You can get there by tuk-tuk (agree on the price before leaving) or by rented bicycle.

Entrance fee & opening hours

The temple grounds are open from 6 am until 5 pm. Admission is free.

Here you will feel the real spirit of a praying site. Small and charming. Beautiful colors. Far from plastic. It's with in the central part of the town in your walking track and right by the night bazaar bringing the street alive in the evening.

Wat Pan Tao is located in the old quarter of Chiang Mai, which is a 1km squared area surrounded by a moat. There are around 36 temples in this area alone. The best way to explore them is by foot and I would recommend seeing this temple as a part of a walking tour of the temples going Wat Phra Singh > Wat Chedi Luang > Wat Phan Tao. The whole thing would take maybe an hour or so.

19:00 – KHANTOKE DINNER OLD CULTURAL CENTRE operated by VIATOR. Abholung beim Hotel – Dauer ca. 3 Stunden. Voucher vorlegen, keine Bestätigung notwendig

Wenn Zeit und Lust danach eventuell noch zum Night Bazaar (aber sehr unwahrscheinlich), eher am Freitag

The Night Bazaar, on the east side of the old walled city, is approximately 1km long on Thanon Chang Khlan (large roads in Thailand are named Thanon, and smaller side streets are named Soi) (so Thanon Chang Khlan translates to Chang Khlan Road). The Night Bazaar is open every day of the year regardless of the weather from dusk till around midnight.

FR, 28.02.2014:10:00 UHR – 12:00 Uhr SEGWAY GIBBON (siehe Buchung) – keine Bestätigung mehr notwendig15 Minuten vorher dort sein! Zahlung bar in THBGleich beim Hotel

3 stops von den 6 unten genannten + kurze „Kaffeepause“

13:00 – 13:30 Uhr: Abholung FLYING SQUIRRELS ZIPLININGDauert ca. 6 Stunden (SIEHE BUCHUNG) – grundsätzlich keine Bestätigung mehr nötig, Zahlung bar in THBGewünscht (siehe Mail): Bekanntgabe Zimmernummer, Mail: therez@treetopflight.comCa. 1 Std. jeweils Fahrzeit hin und retour, Essen/Buffet nach Ziplining inklusive, 2-3 Stunden Ziplining

Tour Description: FLYING SQUIRRELS

The flight will take approximately two and a half hours and will involve some easy to moderate physical activity. Two highly trained Flight Officers will guide each flight. You can create your own group (ideal for corporate team building exercises!) or simply join a group and get to know friendly people from around the world. Your flight will begin with an informative yet thorough briefing. Then, your flight will take off from "The Launch Pad". HAPPY FLYING!

What to bring: Sunscreen, bug repellent, closed-toe shoes (please, NO flip-flops!) Cameras with straps Pants or long shorts (just above the knee). Loose clothing is highly recommended! Your high spirit! YES, most importantly, bring your desire to soar and glide high above the wondrous ancient forest

that awaits you at Flying Squirrels!

Am Abend eventuell noch Night bazaar oder auch Tempel möglich oder z.B. Riverside Restaurant zum Essen wenn noch Hunger (je nach Verpflegung beim Ausflug)

Riverside Restaurant & Bar: 9-11 Charoenrat RoadDinner Cruise Riverside Restaurant

Boarding time: 7 : 15 PMDeparture time: 8 : 00 PMDuration: 75 minutesBoat charge: 150B for adults / 75B for kids 5-10years

+ Kosten für Essen

SA, 01.03.2014:DAY TOUR UNTOUCHED THAILAND (siehe Buchung)

Pick up at 8:30 a.m.Code: SET. 105. program 1 + program 2                 Type of TourEco, Hill Tribe, Safari, Adventure, Nature

Highlights:The Lost City, elephant riding in jungle (1 hour), bamboo rafting, Doi Inthanon National Park, Diamond Waterfall (Wachirathan), Padok Seaw Waterfall, rainforest,downhill trekking,hill tribe village, mountain coffee   In the morning we head to the south of Chiang Mai to explore the tranquil temple sites scattered around the Lost City.  Chiang Mai was originally built here in the 11th  century but the ancient city was forgotten after being flooded and hidden underground for hundreds of years.  We then travel towards Doi Inthanon National Park which encompasses the highest mountain in Chiang Mai.  On the way we stop at a local elephant  farm where you can enjoy nature on the mountains as you ride through dense jungle on an elephant.  We then go bamboo rafting down a river where Northern Thais enjoy swimming and set up restaurants along the river banks selling authentic local food and whiskey. In the national park we visit the Diamond Waterfall and Padok  Seaw Waterfall, with their beauty derived from the white water formed when the water hits the large rocks below.  We take an afternoon break at a Hmong hill tribe market  where we teach you bargaining skills the Thai way.  Then we begin a gentle downhill hike for 2 hours on a wonderful nature trail; in places it is so beautiful, like a dream, as we follow the streams and waterfalls to a Karen hill tribe village.  Here we will experience their culture and way of their life, and try their locally grown mountain coffee.  Price:  3,600  baht / person = $ 116  usd / personPrivate tour only.No extra pay.

Price includes: - Lunch- Pick up and drop off from your hotel- Private tour service- All admission fees required for program- Experienced English speaking guide with TAT license- Transport by air con SUV for 5 - 7 seats- Or VIP van for 10 - 14 seats (  5  -  12  Person )- Accident insurance cover- Drinking water in car- Refreshing towel- Flexibility to the needs of you and your party

 What to bring:Camera, mosquito repellent, hat, sunglasses, rain  jacket. What to wear:Long pants or shorts, T-shirt or polo, sports shoes

DAUER ca. 10 Stunden lt. Homepage (somit Rückkehr erst gegen 19 Uhr)

DANACH eventuell nach Essen (z.B. Riverside Restaurant), je nach Lust und Laune

SO, 02.03.2014:PATARA ELEPHANT FARM

Please be informed that the trip "Elephant Owner for a Day" for 2 persons with 2 elephants (5,800 baht/person) onSunday 2nd March 2014 is confirmed.

We will pick you up at IMM Hotel Thaphae Chiang Mai at  7:30 am.

Please:1. print out this mail and bring it with you as a voucher to be shown when pick up.

2. re-confirm us again when you have check in at the hotel by e-mail or call 081-9922551 and give us your room number.

There's no need for deposit at this stage, payment can be done on the day by Thai Baht (cash). Our suggestions : please come with short pants ,t- shirt, swimming suite , face towel, extra clothes for change,sneakers, sandals or thongs, sun-block lotion, insect spray, camera and other of your belonging. You will also need breakfast. It's going to be a physical day out!!. We are looking forward to introducing you to our elephants.

RETOUR HOTEL ca. 16:30 – 17:30 Uhr

SUNDAY NIGHT WALKING STREET – direkt vom Hotel (Hauptstraße Old Town – siehe Karte)Beginn: ca. 17 Uhr, bis ca. Mitternacht

If you visit Chiang Mai, make sure you're there on a Sunday night. The Sunday walking market was the highlight of our short stay in Chiang Mai's city centre. There is plenty of local wares to look at and buy. The smell of street food floats in the air. You can stop for a foot massage if the crowds become a bit too much for you. Plenty of buskers ensure there is music wherever you go. A must see and do.

MO, 03.03.2014:DOI SUTHEP SUNRISE TOUR + AIRPORT TRANSFER Untouched Thailand

Pick up at 05:30 a.m. 05:30 a.m. Pick up at your hotel.06:00 a.m./ arrive  Doi Suthep temple08:00 a.m.  visit  long neck hill tribe and big ear rings village (Please, pay your own admission fee for this place: 500 baht / person for admission fee to enter to their place )11:00 a.m. Arrive Chiang mai airport for your flight at 13:00 (1pm).  Price:1,900 baht / person  ( Private tour only )= around 62 usd / person  

 Pick up and drop at Chaing Mai airport- Private tour service- All admission fees required for program- Experienced English speaking guide with TAT license- Transport by air con SUV for 5 - 7 seats- Or VIP van for 10 - 14 seats (  5  -  12  Person )- Accident insurance cover- Drinking water in car- Refreshing towel- Flexibility to the needs of you and your party

Please , ask your breakfast from your hotel:  Tell  them the day before the trip starts

For this tour we wake up and leave  early in the morning at 5.30 am and drive up into the mountains to visit the Wat  Phra That Doi  Suthep temple.  We highly recommend visiting this famous temple at dawn.  The temple is quiet and the monks are  just rousing and going out to receive alms offerings.  Without any crowds you can enjoy the magical morning light and incredible views in serenity. It  is the beginning to a great and wonderful day. Doi  Suthep temple is located on the peak of the Doi  Suthep Mountain and is the most famous landmark in Chiang Mai.  They say you have not truly been to Chiang Mai if you have not visited this temple!  At the top of the temple you can view the pagoda shining with real gold, and a viewing platform offers panoramic views of the whole Chiang Mai City – take in the wonderful countryside landscape while the sun rises behind the city and mountains.  The morning sky and view could be immortalised in a beautiful painting !   Morning life at the temple is unforgettable -the sound of temple bells, monks chanting and the fascinating view of Chiang Mai will fill your heart.  Don’t leave Chiang Mai without this impression. After sunrise. we can  drop by at the hidden jungle temple to enjoy the  serinity  surounding and   peace !

Taste and try Thai coffee ( It is called Thai Starbucks coffee ! and Thai KFC with hot sticky rice are  available before returning to the hotel.

What to bring:Camera, mosquito repellent, sunglasses, jacket or sweater (Dec, Jan,Feb) 

What to wear:Long pants (no shorts), T-shirt or polo, scarf, any shoes

FLUG CHIANG MAI – PHUKETAir Asia FD3162, 13:00 – 15:05

Airport Transfer Phuket Airport to Hotel Baan Suwantawee: NOCH BUCHEN THB 850,- Fahrtdauer mit Taxi nach Phuket town: 37 Minuten lt. Googlemaps (31 km)

Alternative: Airport Bus (Times Phuket Airport to Phuket), THB 90 p.pIn Frage kommt nur 16:00 Uhr, wenn kein Transfer

Bus Stop

 

Thais have their simple way of using the public transportation is just Bus-hike along the way. At the Airport, you can get on and get off the Airport Bus at :

1. First Floor: Outside the Arrival Hall (when you come out, just turn left).2. Phuket Bus Terminal

First FloorOutside the Arrival Hall

Phuket Bus TerminalPlatform 7

NOPhuketAirport

IndigoPearl

TalangHall

HeroinesMonument

BoatLagoon

ErawadeeBypass

CentralBig C

SarakulSadium

Phantep Condo

PhuketBus

Terminal

1 09.00 09.05 09.20 09.30 09.45 09.50 10.00 10.05 10.10 10.20

2 10.30 10.35 10.50 11.00 11.15 11.20 11.30 11.35 11.40 11.50

3 12.00 12.05 12.20 12.30 12.45 12.50 13.00 13.05 13.10 13.20

4 14.30 14.35 14.50 15.00 15.15 15.20 15.30 15.35 15.40 15.50

5 16.00 16.05 16.20 16.30 16.45 16.50 17.00 17.05 17.10 17.20

6 18.30 18.35 18.50 19.00 19.15 19.20 19.30 19.35 19.40 19.50

7 20.00 20.05 20.20 20.30 20.45 20.50 21.00 21.05 21.10 21.20

SUNRISE PHUKET: 6:38SUNSET PHUKET: 18:38

Check Inn Hotel Baan Suwantawe (Pool, kein Frühstück) + Email an Asia Web direct with room nr.Spazierung Phuket Old Town:Vor allem in die Soi Romanee – sehr schön (nur ca. 450 min, bzw. 5 Minuten)

Soi Romanee (Soi Rommanee) is located in the heart of Phuket Old Town. A walk along the soi, the street that connects Thalang Road with Dibuk Road, evokes Phuket’s interesting history. Like many streets in Phuket’s old quarter, there are lots of attractive Sino-Portuguese style shop-houses.

Some of the vintage buildings have been converted into bars, guesthouses and cafés. Here you can enjoy an easy-going night out. Bring along your camera!

Soi Romanee Highlights

This area is truly a hidden gem – full of colourful renovated buildings. And, unlike in most places in Thailand, there are no funny looking electric or telephone cables hanging here and there anymore. Everything has been nicely put away underground. Some local families have been living along this street for generations. Most of them have Chinese backgrounds hence many houses have cute little red Chinese shrines set high up on the outside walls to make it easy for them to pray to the deities before entering or leaving the house. An old accommodation called the Wiboonsinn Hotel that has been there for decades is still going strong even though there have been some better looking and more comfortable budget guesthouses opening up over the years.

The core of the Old Town essentially is made up of five roads and several 'sois' (small streets), these are Rasada Rd, Phang Nga Rd, Thalang Rd, Dibuk Rd, and Krabi Rd. This quarter teems with history and after years of neglect is currently being renovated.

Restaurant Empfehlung: China Inn Cafe, schließt aber schon relativ früh (nur lunch), somit geht sich das wohl nicht aus Location: 20 Thalang Road, Phuket Old Town Siam Indigo Bar & Restaurant: 8 Phang Na RoadAnsonsten nach Empfehlungen im Hotel fragen.

Di, 04.03.2014 – 07.03.2014:SUWAN MACHA CRUISE, 4 Tage, 3 Nächte.Abholung Hotel: 07:15 – RECONFIRMATION STEHT NOCH AUS!

Imagine yourself stretched out on the sun-soaked deck of an exquisite, meticulously crafted oriental yacht. As the junk slips through the tropical sea, surrounded by a spectacular seascape you sip lazily from your ice-cold cocktail.

Make your choice: Phuket, Phang Nga Bay, Krabi, and the Phi Phi Islands on one hand; Koh Samui, Koh Taen and the Archipelago of Ang Thong National Park on the other: a storybook setting for a romantic adventure at sea.

The Suwan Macha BoatThe boat is a treasure in itself - an authentic junk with Siamese rigging. It blends western comfort with Oriental charm and provides spacious accommodation for up to 10 people and includes the following:

• Modern safety equipment and lifejackets • Three double and two twin cabins, each with wall-mounted fans and generous storage space. • Snorkelling gear and sunbathing / lounging mattresses. • CD player stereo, games and reading materials. • Motorized raft. • Three fully equipped 'heads', complete with western-style toilets, basins and showers.• A fully-stocked bar.

Cruise on Suwan Macha - Program ADeparture November 2013 – April 2014

Departs every Saturday.

May, June & September 2014Only one departure a week on program (A) every Saturday only.

July and August 2014Two departures a month on specific Saturdays only –  19th & 26th July 2014 and 2nd & 09th August 2014

Day 1 Phuket - Phang Nga (D) Transfer from hotel around noon to the embarkation pier, Suwan Macha departs from Yacht Haven pier at 14h00 Pm. Set a course between the towering islands of Phang Nga Bay and visit to the ever-popular James Bond Island. Back onboard, you’ll anchor in time for a postcard sunset. Dinner and overnight on board Suwan Macha at anchor.

Day 2 Phang Nga – Krabi (B, L, D) Enjoy breakfast on deck, then tour the unique Sea Gypsy Village and a spectacular ride amongst the mangroves and hidden lagoons. Spend the afternoon in the clear green waters of Krabi or take to a deserted white sand beach to enjoy your own private sun-bathing. Sunset is yours to enjoy on deck with a succulent feast of Thai cuisine. Night on board.

Day 3 Krabi - Phi Phi Island (B, L, D) After breakfast, cruise the islands between Krabi and Phi Phi with more snorkeling, swimming and sunbathing before going ashore to explore Phi Phi Island. After dinner on board, sit back and enjoy the peacefulness of the night in a secluded bay.

Day 4 Phi Phi – Phuket (B, L)After breakfast, cruise the islands between Krabi and Phi Phi with more snorkeling, swimming and sunbathing before going ashore to explore Phi Phi Island. After dinner on board, sit back and enjoy the peacefulness of the night in a secluded bay.

Cruise on Suwan Macha - Program B (Reverse program)Departure November 2013 – April 2014, 

Departs every Tuesday

May, June– September 2014Limited departure on programme B only

July and August 2014Two departures a month on specific Tuesdays only -  22nd, 29th July 2014 and 05th and 12th August 2014

Schedule Transfer from hotel approximately 7h15 to the embarkation Rasada pier, leave Phuket 08h00. for Ton Sai Pier on Phi Phi Island by air-conditioned motor boat. Board Suwan Macha after lunch. At 13h00 take the reverse cruise, disembarking in Phuket by Suwan Macha to Yacht Haven pier approximately 11h00 on the last day, with transfer to hotel.

Somit MI, 05.03: Phi Phi – Krabi; DO, 06.03: Krabi – Phang Nga; FR, 07.03: Phang Nga – Phuket

PROGRAMM A: Samstag: Phuket - Phang Nga  (Freitag) Gegen Mittag werden Sie in Ihrem Hotel abgeholt und zur Suwan Macha beim Yacht Haven Pier gebracht. Um 14.00 Uhr geht es los um die hoch aufragenden Inseln der Phang Nga Bucht und die weltbekannte James Bond Insel zu entdecken. Die Suwan Macha wird pünktlich Anker setzen damit Sie den malerischen Sonnenuntergang vom Deck aus genießen können. Danach wird ein köstliches Thai Abendessen serviert, bevor Sie die Nacht an Bord verbringen.  

Sonntag: Phang Nga - Krabi (Donnerstag) Genießen Sie Ihr Frühstück auf dem Deck. Das Boot setzt den Kurs auf Krabi, wo Sie ein Meereszigeuner Dorf besuchen werden und eine Bootsfahrt durch die Mangroven und versteckte Lagunen unternehmen. Verbringen Sie den Nachmittag in den klaren grünen Wässern bei Krabi, oder genießen Sie ein Sonnenbad an einem einsamen weißen Sandstrand. Auch heute können Sie den Sonnenuntergang auf dem Deck des Bootes bewundern, während Sie ein köstliches Thai-Abendessen zu sich nehmen.

Montag: Krabi - Phi Phi   (Mittwoch) Nach dem Frühstück segelt die Suwan Macha vorbei an den Inseln zwischen Krabi und Phi Phi. Bevor wir in Phi Phi ankommen, und die Insel erkunden, haben Sie die Möglichkeit zu Schnorcheln, Schwimmen und Sonnenbaden. Nach dem Abendessen an Bord des Bootes, können Sie sich zurücklehnen und die ruhige sternenklare Nacht in einer ruhigen Bucht genießen.

Dienstag: Phi Phi - Phuket  (Dienstag) Heute werden Sie Phi Phi Ley besuchen um die „Maya Bay Cave“ zu erkunden (wo der Film "The Beach" gedreht wurde). Das Mittagessen wird auf Phi Phi serviert. Danach werden Sie mit einer Fähre vom Ton Sai Pier zum Rasada Pier in Phuket, und dann zu Ihrem Hotel gebracht. Ankunft um ca. 18.00 Uhr.

PROGRAM B 2013 - 2014: (Reserve program: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)

From November 2013 – April 2014, departs every TUESDAY 

Tuesday: Phuket – Phi Phi (L, D) Transfers from hotel approximately 7h15 to the embarkation Rasada pier, leave Phuket 08h00 for Ton Sai Pier on Phi Phi Island by air-conditioned motor boat. Board Suwan Macha after lunch. At 13h00 take the reverse cruise 

Wednesday: Phi Phi – Krabi (B, L, D) 

Thursday: Krabi – Phang Nga (B, L, D) 

Friday: Phang Nga – Phuket (B) Disembark from Suwan Macha in Phuket at Yacht Haven pier approximately 11h00 with transfer to hotel.

PHI PHI ISLAND:

Phi Phi Viewpoint

Everything you need to know about Phi Phi Viewpoint

Phi Phi viewpoint is one of the highpoints (in more ways than one) of a visit to Phi Phi Don. From the Reggae Bar, head towards Loh Dalum Bay and you'll see signs for the viewpoint. Don't forget to buy water at the bottom! 

The Journey Up

The viewpoint is elevated to 186m, which isn't really that high. If you're feeling energetic, it's a brisk 20 minute walk and if not you can have a leisurely 30 minute stroll to the top. The journey up isn't difficult at all, the path is well trodden and paved most of the way. There's plenty of places to rest if need be.

The Top

When you arrive at the top you'll be pleased to find cold drinks, ice creams and other snacks on sale. The hammocks will be extremely welcome for some and the flat rocks make comfortable seats. The view is, of course, magnificent. You can see Phi Phi Leh and all of both Tonsai Village and Loh Dalum bays. From here you will be able to appreciate the 'dumbbell' shape of the island and marvel at the island's beauty. The best time to come from a photography point of view is before 10am as the sun will be behind you which brings out the colour of the sea. If there's a light shower while you're at the top you might be lucky enough to see a rainbow over Tonsai Village. For those who want to go further there are three paths leading to bays on the other side. The middle path takes you to Rantee Beach, about a 20-minute walk, and the paths to the left and right lead to Pak Nam Beach and Ao Toh Koh respectively, both some 45 minutes away. These are not nature trails as such; just tracks used by locals to save on the cost of a longtail to and from Ton Sai. There are some tricky bits, but nothing that requires a mountaineering diploma.

 

Am Tauchzenter vorbei führt der gut ausgeschilderte Weg zunächst durch das Dorf Phi Phi Village, um dann zum Trampelpfad in den Dschungel zu werden. Gutes Schuhwerk ist zu empfehlen, da der Pfad doch teilweise ziemlich steil und auch ausgewaschen ist. Teilweise sind Seile befestigt, die den Aufstieg erleichtern.

Wer etwas Zeit in Tonsai Bay mitbringt, sollte den anstrengenden Aufstieg in Richtung Viewpoint auf sich nehmen. Am besten am Pire einen "Stadtplan" besorgen und dem Weg folgen oder Fragen. Nach ca 30 Minuten Gehen, Treppen steigen und Aufstieg ist man beim Viewpoint und hat eine absolut atemberaubende und einmalige Aussicht über die Tonsai Bay.

KOSTET THB 20 p.p. am Viewpoint

Phi Phi Leh is an uninhabited island that lies 1.5km off the southernmost tip of Phi Phi Don. Stunning vertical cliffs capped with green foliage give way to small sandy beaches and tropical coral seas. Most visitors find their way around Phi Phi Leh on an organised Phi Phi boat tour. However you can rent a longtail boat for your own customized trip. Located on the south side of the island the only activity here is snorkeling which is excellent for discovering beautiful coral and tropical fish. Boats anchor in the shallow waters, swimmers feed fish and snorkel. You can get to Maya Bay from here at low tide via a small hole through a cliff about one metre high and sometimes when the sea is rough from May to October this is the only way to get into Maya Bay. Maya Bay is a stunningly beautiful bay that's sheltered by 100-metre high cliffs on three sides. Inside the bay there are several beaches, most are small and some only exist at low tide. The main one is around 200 metres long with silky soft white sand, underwater colourful coral and exotic fish in exceptionally clear water; the whole bay is one big reef. Maya Bay has become the main tourist attraction of Phi Phi since The Beach was filmed here in 1999. It was always very popular before the film but now people around the world who haven't even heard of Phi Phi have certainly heard of Maya Bay. The best time to visit Maya Bay is between November and April during the high season when seas are calm and access to the bay is easy. Rough seas from May to October may hinder access but rarely deny entry. The bad news; as it's so beautiful and so well known many boats are required to ferry all the visitors in and out. On any given day at any time there will be 30 + speedboats and longtail boats on the beach, with large ferry boats carrying hundreds of snorkelers and sightseers moored in deeper water. Beautiful it is, secluded it isn't – thousands of people visit each day. Try to visit early in the morning

or after 17:00 and you'll avoid the crowds. Please note that if you enter the bay on your own there is a National Park entry fee of 200 baht. This cost is included in the price of a tour.

The Beach

The Beach by Alex Garland is about young travellers who drop out of society and go to live in a hidden lagoon in Southern Thailand. Fox bought the rights to the book, signed up Leonardo DiCaprio to play the lead role and then searched for a location. Maya Bay was perfect. Fox decided that the perfect beach needed some palm trees and less vegetation so they rearranged the beach to fit a Hollywood stereotype. Beforehand, environmentalists said removing vegetation would increase the risk of sand erosion and that the delicate natural ecosystem may not ever recover. The vegetation was replanted after filming had finished and additional bamboo fences were put in place to support the dunes.The following year during high tides and a strong storm the dune collapsed, the sand flowed down the beach and killed coral in the sea below. Fox went to great lengths to leave Maya Bay as they found it however the debate still goes on whether the damage was due to the rearranging or not, many say that the replanted vegetation had not yet 'taken'. Filming commenced in 1999 and 'The Beach' was one of the most eagerly anticipated films of 2000. The film is cited by many tourists as the inspiration for their trip to Thailand.

CHECK TRANSPORT TO AIRPORT PHUKET, lt. Touritinary drop off at Aiport

FLUG PHUKET – BANGKOK (DON MUANG): AIR ASIA FD3006, 14:30 – 15:50

Airport transfer Don Muang:

Taxi Stand: Located in front of the Arrival Halls International & Domestic Passenger TerminalsFare: Based on meter plus 50 baht airport surchargeThe taxi fare rate within Bangkok and Greater Bangkok is charged by the meter plus a 50 baht airport surcharge. In addition, if taking the tollway, passengers are required to pay the tollway fee.

KOSTEN: ca. 300 THB, Dauer: 30 min – 1 Stunde je nach VerkehrThere is an airport taxi booth just outside the arrivals building where you can hire a legal taxi-metre. Most destinations in downtown Bangkok cost around 200-250 baht. Besides the metre fare, there are also an airport surcharge of 50 baht and a toll of 30 or 40 baht if taking a tollway. Don’t pay attention to any fraudulent taxi drivers who try to approach you as they are not licensed to carry passengers at the airport.

Lebua und Mode Sathorn würden recht gut liegen (ca. 25 Minuten bei wenig Verkehr)Aber auch Asok bei wenig Verkehr nicht schlechter

HOTEL NOCH OFFEN

Programm Abend:

Check In (egal wo) keinesfalls vor 17-17:30 Uhr Rooftop Pool, danach Essen und Rooftop BarMögliche Hotels: Lebua State mit Sky Bar und Sirocco Restaurant (sehr sehr teuer) oder Mode Sathorn (Infinity Pool + Rooftop Bar und Restaurant)Eventuell Spazierung Patpong Nightmarket und Silom Road/Convent Road, wenn Lust und wenn Lage sicher (to check in advance)

SA, 08.03.2014:Frühstück Hotel und Check out (Gepäck im Hotel lassen)

DANACH PFLICHTPROGRAMM:Sathorn Pier (oder bei Lebua auch Oriental Pier) und entweder orange oder blaue Linie bis N13 (Phra Arthit)

Kosten orange Line: THB 15,- egal wie weitKosten Touristboat (blue): THB 40,- p.p

Von Pier Phra Arthit via Chanasongkhram (altes ursprüngliches Travellerviertel) zur Khao San Road. Durchspazieren und via Straße darunter (S.Damnoen) übera Sanam Luang und Lak Muang zuerst zum Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaeo) sowie Grand Palace

Grand Palace:Watch out for "The palace is closed scam" !!!Please note to gain entry to the Grand Palace grounds, no vest tops as shoulders should be covered as a mark of respect, or you are not allowed entry, although you can loan suitable clothing to roam around the palace near the entrance. There is a changing facility where you can do this. Also cropped trousers/shorts aren't permitted, ankles have to be covered.The outer part of the Palace is free to roam around. The inner part of the Palace which has all the temples and parts of real interest, you have to pay an entrance fee of 500 Baht. But it is well worth it.Please note, you cannot enter the Grand Palace itself.There is a cafe within the Palace grounds, which was most welcome in the extreme heat, it was very hot the day we visited and with no breeze. It is very advisable to take your own water too. When entering the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, you have to remove your footwear and not have your feet pointing towards the Buddha once inside, as it is a sign of disrespect. Also no photography is allowed inside.

Opening Hours: Daily 08:30 - 15:30, THB 500, nicht ärmellos, geschlossene Schuhe, über Knie und SchulterDer Haupteingang befindet sich in der Na Phralan Road.

Besonders sehenswert ist neben dem königlichen Tempel Wat Phra Khaeo der Phra Sri Rattana, auch Goldener Chedi genannt. Der goldene Tempel ist mit Mosaiksteinen aus Italien verkleidet.

Im Inneren ist eine Buddhareliquie ausgestellt. Hinter der Bibliothek findet man ein Modell des Angkor Wat. Rama IV ließ diese wie das Original aus Sandstein gebaute Tempelanlage errichten, um dem Volk das Kulturgut seiner Herrkunft Kambodscha näher zu bringen.

Wat Pho Thai Traditional Massage School: Fußmassage, 30 min, THB 280,- p.p. After a long day of walking in Bangkok we were very grateful to see the massage school at the back of Wat Pho. NUR WENN NICHT ZU LANGE WARTEZEIT (30 min geht gerade noch).

2 Sanamchai Road Wat Po, Tatian

Alternative: The massage centre is located near the entrance of Wat Pho pier (on your left side while entering the pier).

Zur Massage nur wenn man auch Eintritt Wat Pho bezahlt (THB 100 p.p)

WAT PHO: Reclining buddha!This was definitely my favourite temple experience in Bangkok. The dress code was slightly more relaxed, and the staff in general were more relaxed. There were very few people here compared to the Palace. This place was pleasant to visit, offered free water, unobstructed photos of the beautiful Buddha, and a massage round the back. I spent ages wondering around, feeling peaceful.Plenty of shade in the hot sun. Not only is the reclining Buddha beautiful, the temple building is amazing too. The best picture is from the feet looking up towards the head. A must see.OPENING TIMES: 8-17 (gilt auch für Massage)

THA THIEN FERRY PIER: zum WAT ARUN hinüberschippern (THB 3,- p.p.)

WAT ARUN: THB 50,- p.p.

Die Treppen hinauf und gute Aussicht

Essensmöglichkeit: THE DECK (lunch von 11:00 bis 15:00)It is a bit hard to find, down a small alley across the far end of the Reclining Buddha Temple (Wat Pho I think) but there are small signs for Arun Residence, which also looks like a nice place to stayLittle piece of advice, get there early for lunch as they are running out of many items after 1.00 PM.

WENN ZEIT FOLGENDE ZUSÄTZLICHE MÖGLICHKEITEN:

Bangkok Flower Market

Pak Klong Talad Bangkok (+nearby Yot Phimal Market)

Bangkok Flower Market (Pak Klong Talad) is the biggest wholesale and retail fresh flower market in Bangkok. The market has all kinds of popular flowers and flora-related items, including roses, forget me nots, orchids, lilies and more. Most of them sold in packs of 50 or 100 flowers in each, and prices are amazingly cheap. Part of the Old City, Bangkok Flower market is located on Chak Phet Road near Saphan Phut or the Memorial Bridge. Shops and vendors are housed inside two to three-storey shop-houses on both sides of the main road. The market lies just south of Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) and has access to a river pier, so it makes for a great one-day trip when combined with other historical attractions in the Old City.

CHINATOWN: Sampeng Lane + Wat TrimitGOLDEN MOUNT (liegt aber schlecht)CHACHATUK WEEKEND MARKET scheidet aus Zeitgründen eigentlich ausWENN DOCH: BTS Skytrain Saphan Taksin – Mo Chit (dort ist der Markt): 23 min ohne Umstiegszeit Siam (THB 42 p.p.)

Retour per Fähre zum Pier Saphan Taksin und zum Hotel (Dauer beim Hinweg merken!), wenn Zeit: DUSCHEN!Koffer holen und via Skytrain bzw. Metro zum Airport Link (ca. THB 40)Wenn Zeit über SIAM SQUARE und weiter zur City Line, die dann zum Airport geht(Fahrtdauer geschätzt ca. 1 Stunde)Spätestens um 17 Uhr auf den Weg machen

Tickets:An jeder Station können an den Automaten Fahrscheine gekauft werden. Der Preis für die Tickets ist davon abhängig, wie viele Stationen mit der Skytrain zurückgelegt werden. Übersichtskarten bieten die Möglichkeit, die Anzahl der Haltestellen abzulesen. Die Tickets können mit Münzen bezahlt werden. Der Preis für ein Ticket liegt zwischen 15 und 40 Baht.Haben Fahrgäste keine Münzen im Geldbeutel, so können sie den Schalter aufsuchen, um dort Geld zu wechseln.Der Fahrschein wird benötigt, um sowohl die Haltestelle zu betreten als auch die Station am Zielort zu verlassen. Daher sollte das Ticket bis zum Verlassen des Ziehlbahnhofs gut aufbewahrt werden.

Umsteigen in den Airport Rail Link:Die Haltestelle Phaya Thai bietet Fahrgästen die Möglichkeit umzustigen, und per Airport Rail Link zum internationalen Flughafen in Bangkok zu gelangen. Die Fahrt von Phaya Thai zum Flughafen Suvarnabhumi BKK liegt bei rund 30 Minuten.

BTS Skytrain Saphan Taksin – Sala Daeng/Silom: 6 min, THB 28BTS Skystrain Saphan Taksin – Phaya Thai (via Siam): 13 min (ohne Umstiegszeiten THB 42)BTS Skytrain fährt alle 5 bis 10 Minuten (angeblich alle 3 bis 6 Minuten)

MRT Sala Daeng/Silom – Petchaburi/Makkasan: 12 min, THB 25

Airport Express ab Makksan: 15 min, THB 150! – fährt nur alle 40 Minuten

City Line ab Phaya Thai: 25 min, THB 45 – fährt alle 20 Minuten

BESSER (und billiger) somit wohl: Saphan Taksin – Phaya Thai (via Siam) – Aiport Link City Line13min+25min (ohne Umstiegszeiten) – im allerschlimmsten Fall 1:18 Dauer

Kosten: THB 87 p.p.

Kosten Bangkok Sightseeing am 08.03 (nur Eintritte und Öffis): ca. 1.500 Baht (für 2 Personen)Dazu Kosten für Massage (560 THB) + Essen (1500 Baht)

Retourflug Bangkok – Muskat – MünchenOMAN AIR WY 816, 20:30 – 00:10OMAN AIR WY 123, 02:15 – 06:30