Adventurous Silk Road

Did not know what to expect and did not even bother to check on the itinerary as it was arranged by my uncle who asked us to join the tour of 9 days 7 nights via Air Asia direct to Lanzhou following Golden TourWorld Travel (GTT) with no shopping stop.

As end August, the systems at KLIA and KLIA2 went haywire, we were told to be earlier to airport 3.5 hours before flight depart at 5.25 pm that Sunday 8 September 2019.  The travels on flight took us 5 hours to reach Lanzhou and after so much queries at the custom airport, we reached the hotel almost passed midnight.  The next morning our flight to Urumuqi by Shandong Airline took us another 2.5 hours departed from Lanzhou at 10.30 am. Lunch served onboard but not to my liking with choice of chicken or fish.

Day 1 
Flight details (Via Air Asia which started to fly to Lanzhou)
8 Sept 2019 KL/Lanzhou (5 hrs) 1725/2220 hrs

Clearing of immigration has taken up quite a bit of time due lots of queries and they started with biometrics, so by time we check into hotel was quite late. Lucky the hotel, Ruiling International Hotel was not far from airport, approximately 9 km away.

Day 2 
Next morning we were told to wake up early as we need to board domestic flight
9 Sept 2019 Lanzhou/Urumuqi via Shandong Airline 1030/1300 hrs
After arrival straight to Heaven Mountain and Lake Tianshan
Check in U Hotel, the best hotel throughout the trip.

 

 

Urumuqi is the northern route of the Silk Road and is melting pot of various fascinating culture.

Heavenly Lake, a befitting fabled lake on high altitude

Day 3
Erdaoqiao Bazaar and then lunch before we leave to Turpan. The earlier the better to avoid any road closure due to wind and blowing sand.  When we drove through Xinjiang Highway to Turpan, we passed by Asia's largest windpower station. At Turpan, we visited Karez Well System, the main source of water supply to Turpan's citizen. After dinner, we check into Shuang Cheng Hotel for 2 nights.

Day 4
Visited Ancient City of Jiohe, the oldest largest best preserved earthen city in the world. Visited the Grapes Valley before we were treated with whole roast lamb for lunch.Visited hottest place in China, Flaming Mountain aka Red Mountain.  The temperature was 35 when we there thus not too "flaming" at all.  After dinner, we were back to hotel for early rest.

Falming mountain - a fling with the heat and the "monkey king".

Day 5
We were allocated 1.5 hours before our train depart to Dunhuang for strict custom check on your baggage and hand carry. No inflammable, knife or scissors are allowed. As for drinking water, is better to put into hand carry for them to check and they will ask you to have a zip in front of them. Lunch was onboard, box meal with rice, chicken, vege, beancurd. We visited Mingsha mountain as we arrived Dunhuang. Ride the camel and tour around Crescent Lake.   For dinner, we were served Snow Mountain Camel palm. We stayed at Fulihua International Hotel for a night.

Day 6 
We visited Mogao Grottoes, this cave is a shrine of Buddhist art treasures. Then leave by coach to Jiayuguan. We stayed in Sky Fortunes for the night.

Day 7
In Jiayuguan, we visited Jiayuguan Fort, Great Wall Museum before we leave by coach to Zhangye. The attraction Danxia Landform Geological Park with fascinating colorful mountain ridges of red rocks. We stayed at Xi Yu International 

 

 

Day 8
Proceed back to Lanzhou by train. Visited Lanzhou waterwheel, Sculpture of Mother Yellow River, Ancient Water Mill. Had dinner nearby airport and then check in for flight home.


Day 9
Home Sweet Home

Charming Chiang Mai

It was 8 years ago the last we went on a Company trip to Chiang mai/Chiangrai. Since we still have points in RCI, we decided to utilize it for a week in Karma Chang  

We flew Air Asia and our flight was delayed 55 minutes. Once we have arrived in Chiangmai airport,  the custom was really packed. It gave me the impression that Thailand tourism is really doing well. After custom clearance, we went to collect our rented car Toyota Yarris with Thrifty at Hertz counter.  The car was rented for 7 days at THB6,051.50 and we added Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) RM1872.50. The booking was through Carspool online with total spent THB6,051.50 inclusive 7% VAT about RM787 i.e. RM112 per day with full fuel and clean, new and comfortable vehicle.

Karma Chang is located at Ping Riverside, Pa Daet though quiet but not too far from town centre.  Some food stalls and 7 Eleven are just 600 meters away.  Less than 3 minutes walk nearby there are food stalls too. Everyone was surprised why we spent a week there.  In fact, we did not even cover all the attractions within that week. Chiang Mai is not just about night markets and temples, there are beautiful mountains.

Day 1 (Saturday)
Wualai Waling Street
Silver Temple
Dinner

After checking into our lovely Lanna-style hotel, took our bath, we went off to Wualai Walking Street which only opens on Saturday and Sunday.  We parked our car at Ruyi Restaurant nearby and paid THB 60.  We had moo ping (meat skewer) and delicious noodle soup at stall which was just outside Wualai Cafe. You will pass by the beautiful Silver Temple at this night bazaar.

 

Day 2 (Sunday)
Mae Ping River Cruise  at Charoen Prathet Road 
Chai Mongkol Temple besides Ping River 
Khao Soy Nimman for Lunch
Sunday Night Market Rachadamnoen Rd

We went to search for dim sum but the shop was closed and we ended with a simple breakfast nearby before proceed to check on Mae Ping River Cruise and visited Chai Mongkol Temple at the same area.  We have decided that we should take tomorrow morning river cruise so that it would not be too hot.  

As we wanted to try Koa Soy (Curry Noodles), we went to Nimman and was packed with tourists. There is an open parking nearby but if you dine at Nimman, parking is complimentary with a stamp on the parking ticket. Nevertheless the queue was not too long but we do not find it suit our taste. We were then back to hotel for a rest before our Sunday night market at Rachadamnoen Road.

Day 3 (Monday)

Warorot Market

Tom Lam Yai Market

Brunch SP Grilled Chicken 

Massage at nearby hotel

Thajeen Chomchan Seafood

Anusarn Night Market
Haagen Dasz

Chiang Mai Cabaret Show

We started our day with visit to Warorot Market and Tom Lam Yai Market (opposite each other).  You can get your souvenirs, clothing or food stuff here such as cashew nuts etc.  Then we went to SP Grilled Chicken for brunch. We went few steps from SP Grilled Chicken and has foot massage at a hotel which I could not remember the name as the massage was alright but the place for massage was not so suitable.  

For dinner, we have chosen Thajene Chomchan which was 20 minutes drive away from Karma Chang.  After dinner we went to Anusarn Night Market as Chiang Mai Cabaret Show was located there.  It cost THB350 per person for free seating to watch an hour ladyboy show with a complimentary drinks/beer. Since we have time to kill before the show starts at 9.30 pm, we went to Haagen Dazs Ice Cream across the street.

 

Cant remember though the night stall we stopped by has the best mango sticky rice, believe it could either be near Warorot Market or Tom Lam Yai Market.

Day 4 (Tuesday)

Khao Soi Khun Yai (Mon till Sat 10am - 2 pm)

Wat Phratat Doi Suthep 

Bhuping Palace

Hmong Tribe Village

Lunch

The best Khao Soi (Curry Noodle) that you must try as we had a satisfied meal here. It is in the middle of two temples, one is Wat Rajamonten.

Then we drove to Doi Suthep. Doi means mountain.  Our first stop Wat Phratat, we have to climbed in total of 287 steps to reach to the top.  To visit temples in Thailand, the basic rule of your dress code is to cover your shoulders and knees (both sexes), and ideally to cover your ankles too.  The same dress code to visit Bhuping Palace. However we did not visit this palace due to unsuitable clothing.  And then we proceeded to Hmong Tribe Village where you may rent the local tribe costume for a minimal fee and enjoy taking photos there. SImple noodle lunch was after we finished with the village, on the way walking down to our car park which was good but I forgot the name of the shop but it was big, clean on the left hand side as we walked down.

Day 5 (Wednesday)

Hailam Chicken Rice

Pink Doi 

Yok Fa Noodle

Lila Massage Ratchapakhinai Rd

Cherng Doi Roast Chicken 

As hubby wanted to try Thai Chicken Rice which I was not fancy as we have so much better choices back home.  We tried the shop named Hailam Chicken RIce and had 2 plates of chicken rice  which cost us THB60 but is not up to our expectation. 

We intended to travel to Giant Treehouse Chiangmai for coffee but ended in Pink Doi Coffee instead. This place is at Mae On, Doi Saket District. The hilly road was steep if you were to travel up to Giant Treehouse as you need a 4 wheel drive or you can call them to take you up.  Pink Doi is definitely another option as the self- planted Arabica Coffee was good and price was cheaper compare to Giant Treehouse. We spent around at least 3 hours here looking at the mountain greenery, pesimmon tree, coffee tree and flowers here. It was just so peaceful and relaxing away from the hustle and bustle of city life that we live in. It was a rainy day but the view of the mountain, mist and cloud was just amazing.  The young lady boss here, Suntareeporn is an agriculture graduate from University of Chiangmai and her motto is to be happy and money is not everything.  

After we drove back, we felt hungry and tried Ratna Sai Kai (Wat tan hor) THB45 and Pat See Lew (Fried Flat noodle) THB45, Mango Salad THB40, Ice Tea THB25 at Yok Fa located at Ratchapakhinai Road. A total THB155 for a satisfying meal as the noodles and mango salad were yummylicious, highly recommended.

There are quite a numbers of Lila Massage outlet in Chiang Mai.  I have chosen the one at Ratchapakhinai Road. Quite spacious and clean, we had a good massage there. The cheapest of 1 hour massage cost THB250. We opted for foot massage and reflexology 1.5 hours THB370 and Thai Herbal Hot Compress Massage 1.6 hours THB600. 

For dinner, we had at Cherng Doi Roast Chicken a plate roast chicken for THB85, Papaya salad THB40, Iced Milk Tea THB25 and Chysanthemum tea THB25. It is located at  just off Nimmanhaemin Road. The chicken was boneless and tender.

 

 

Day 6 (Thursday)

Aunjareun Noodle House

High Per Car Detailing Car Wash

Doi Inthanon National Park 

Cowboy Hat lady Kow Kar Moo (Pork Leg rice)

Just Sweet Enough

Our car needed to be washed as it was extremely dirty from yesterday rain so we went for a car wash which cost us THB150,  Nearby the car wash there was this corner shop, Aunjaerun Pork Noodle House which was a very clean shop. So we had our breakfast there while waiting for our car.  The noodle was good, the lady boss, Jeab was a friendly lady.

We had top up fuel for THB820 after few days of driving. We arrived at Doi Inthanon and paid the entrance of THB630 (car and 2 pax). We visited the beautiful Wachiratan Waterfall, Twin Pagoda, entrance was THB40 and explore the Ang Ka Nature Trail.
For more attractions, check out at https://www.thailandadventureguide.com/location/national-parks/doi-inthanon-national-park/

After Doi Inthanon, we had our dinner at Chang Phueak, the tender pork leg rice and superb mustard green, 2 plates cost us THB130.. Just look for a lady with Cowboy hat, that is the stall that you should go.

We were then searching for thai dessert and found one local thai dessert that you should go. Just Sweet Enough at Charoen Muang Road.

Day 7 (Friday)
Huay Tung Tao Lake
Iberry Ice Cream
Muu Yim Jim Jun (Thai Style Hot Pot)

As you enter the Huay Tung Tao Lake, you need to pay THB100 entrance fee.  We went around the area took some photos and decided stall no. 2 for our brunch.  Food was alright and we sat besides the lake. We ordered Tomyum Seafood THB160, Steam squid lemon juice THB160, Grilled Pork (very hard) THB80, Som Tum Salty Egg THB70, Ice THB30. Soft Drink THB15, RIce THB5.  Total meal for two was THB520.

After lunch, we went for second time to Iberry for ice cream. However there were not selling any of our favorite ice cream. 

Day 8 (Saturday)

Our check out time was extended. After checked out, went to Warorot to get cashew nuts for souvenir. Then proceed to Central Airport Plaza for shopping and lunch.  Pump petrol just opposite airport THB540 before we returned our car.

Trip to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

At least 15 years back the last I went with Company trip to Kundasang and Kota Kinabalu. Both my boys were still in primary school.

We decided for this trip as we missed the view of Mount KK and since it was my younger son semester break, so why not just a short 5 days 4 nights.

We took Air Asia on 20 June 2019 and landed just before noon, off we went with our rented car to lunch at Fatt Kee Seafood Noodle  and then drive to 2 hours to Kundasang.

Car was rented with LYL Car Rental KK a Proton Saga VVT Auto for 4 days at RM360.  We stayed at Kundasang Pine Resort 2 units superior standard facing Mount Kinabalu at RM280 per room per nite with 2 breakfast and 2 dinner included


Itinerary

Day 1
Touch down KK Airport at 11.15 am, Pick up car at airport
Lunch at Fatt Kee Seafood Noodle
One hour drive from KK, stop for Sinalau Bakas Roast Wild Board
Check in Kundasang Pine Resort
After dinner, drove to Ranau town which was 20 minutes away

Day 2
Desa Cattle Dairy Farm (open 8 am - 5 pm), Be early as best view of Mount Kinabalu before 10 am. Entrance RM5/adult, Tried yogurt, gelato ice cream, milk and bought cheese
Kundasang market for fruits.
Sabah Tea Garden (8am - 4.30 pm) for lunch, visited Tree House (RM5 or RM3 student)
Back to hotel
After dinner, drove to Kundasang town which was 3 minutes away. The only happening at night will be KFC.

There are other attractions which might interest you like Upside Down House RM12.70 entrance fee (7am - 7 pm), Ranau Rabbit Farm (RM3 entrance fee), Poring Hotspring (7am-6pm)
Kundasang Memorial Park (RM2 entrance fee).

Day 3
Kinabalu Park before we head back to Kota Kinabalu. Went to Fung Seng Frozen Seafood Supplies. They can send the seafood you bought to airport on your departure with proper packing for hand carry. We had Sang Nyuk Yook Noodle for lunch. We checked into Airbnb at Sutera Avenue Residence, opposite Gleneagles Hospital and Imago Shopping Mall.  Our unit was 2 bedrooms 1 bath at RM564.50 for 2 nights good for 4 pax.
Dinner at Welcome Seafood Restaurant before  Api-Api night food market at Gaya Street only open on Friday and Saturday 6 pm - 2am

Day 4
After breakfast went to Sunday Gaya Street Morning Market, Signal Hill Observatory Platform, Beef Noodle Lunch, KK City Mosque, KK Waterfront. Our dinner was at Shuang Tain Seafood Restaurant.

Day 5
Check out, breakfast at Sinsuran Sang Nyuk Mee, really good with tender meat before  we went to airport.

One Pot Meal

With domestic helper on three (3)weeks off, easiest way to cook a one pot meal instead of dining out and could no

t figure out what to eat.

I have over the years did not cook Bah Kut Teh at home ever since employing muslim domestic helper. 

Bah Kut Teh aka Chinese herbal soup cooked with pork ribs or chicken and seafood including vegetables. I have chosen pork ribs and 3 layer pork with slight fats and top with squid, prawn, fish maw and button mushroom.

Surprisingly, younger son looked glad to note that I was cooking this one pot meal. Elder son was commenting that it was tasty as good as Klang restaurant and requested me to cook more often.

Here you go for the recipe that enough for 5 persons:

1 packet of A1 Bah Kut Teh herbs
Pork Rib - 16 - blanch first
Prawn - 6
Squid - 2
Fish Maw
Tong Kwai - 2

Just follow the instructions at the back of the A1 herbs but I did reduce the sauces required and did not put salt.

Quantity of ingredients depend on your preference.

Boil the ribs till tender before adding fish maw, finally squid and prawn.

Company Trip To Bandung

It was year 2014 the last Company trip that we had but after the implementation of GST, there was a slowdown in business and we have stopped going for Company trip.   Our Company trip this year 17-20 March 2019 to Bandung was planned in March with air tickets booked with Malindo and tour with local agent  in Bandung, Bandung Holiday Tour.

We arrived at Bandung Airport at 1.20 pm for 4 days 3 nights tour. After custom clearance and taken our baggage, off we went for lunch.  We were allocated a coach for 31 pax with our headcount of 24 pax. However, we need to walk to the parking bay which is 500 meters away as the bus was not able to pick us at the front of arrival hall as the airport is small.  Luckily we were provided with 2 vans (fit for 13 pax each ) and 1 car for our departure to airport.

We were staying at 4 star De Java Hotel, quite a good hotel even though the breakfast varieties not much or suitable for us.  Paris Van Java Mall was just opposite the hotel. A huge mall selling branded stuff with ice skating rink, cinema, aviary and lots of restaurants.

Day 1: (L, D) for 21 persons

- pick up from Husein Sastranegara airport
- lunch Ritstafel
- Rainbow waterfall
- Bamboo Village
- dinner Kampiun

- check into the hotel

3 persons (Ms Ng's family)

- pick up for 3 persons at Husein Sastranegara airport

- check into De Java hotel

Day 2: (B, L, D) for 24 persons

- breakfast

- Farm House

- Tangkuban Perahu volcano

- lunch Balibu   

- Maribaya hot spring
- Floating Market
- Fashion World factory outlet
- Rumah Mode factory outlet
- dinner Bale Gazeebo

Day 3: (B, L, D) for 24 persons

- breakfast

- White Crater
- Tea plantation (photo stop)

- Strawberry Farm
- Glamping Lake side
- lunch Sawung Gawir
- The Outfit factory outlet
- Terminal Tas bag outlet
- Heritage factory outlet
- Bandung's largest cake shop
- dinner Capt Seafood

Day 4: (B) for 24 persons
- check out of the hotel
- transfer to Husein Sastranegara airport

The tour fare already includes:

- full air conditioned transportation with driver

- English/Malay speaking tour guide (day 1-3)

- accommodation at De Java Hotel (4-star): 12 Double Superior Rooms + 1 extra bed
- free breakfast at the hotel for 24 pax

- Mineral water per day per person

- 3x lunch and 3x dinner (for 21 pax) & 2x lunch and 2x dinner (for Ng family 3 pax)
- toll, parking, fuel,
- entrance tickets to Maribaya hot spring, Floating Market, White Crater, Farm House, Rainbow Waterfall, Bamboo Village, Glamping Lake Side

- retribution to local authorities at all tourism objects
- Husein Sastranegara airport to hotel return transfer
- private tour as above

The tour fare excludes:
- any personal expenses or any expenses other than mentioned above

- entrance tickets & any charges at Tangkuban Perahu volcano

- any tour activity on day 4
- extra charge for early check-in or late check-out

As our foods were served on table before we arrived, few of us had food poisoning which we had highlighted to travel agent to ensure that restaurant will only serve upon guests arrival.  

Overall it was good only that certain places you may wanna skip such as Rainbow Waterfall, Maribaya Hotspring, Fashion World Factory Outlet.  We did not have enough time thus The Outfit Factory Outlet and Terminal Tas Bag Outlet.

Just before you entered the airport on departure, head to a shop selling Bolus Susu Lembang, a type of cake which is good.

Simple Recipe - Sweet Sour Crab

Whenever we chanced upon crab selling in the wet market, we will definitely buy if is looks fresh.  

Toast some bread, that is what my husband will says. Because he loves dipping the toast bread into the yummy gravy.  

Is not difficult at all, believe me, you can cook this Sweet Sour Crab as good as what restaurant is serving.

Ingredients

4 or 5 flowers crabs
Cooking oil
Minced thumb size ginger
12 tablespoon Blended chilies ( dried chilies, small onion, garlic)
2 tablespoon Taucheong (bean paste)
8 tablespoon Chili Sauce
4 tablespoon Tomato Sauce
2 tablespoon vinegar or to taste
1 tablespoon sugar or to taste
Water
2 Eggs

Method

Heat up wok
Put in cooking oil
Follow by ginger
Once ginger fragrance, put in blended chilies, stir till cook
Add Taucheong
Put in Chili and Tomato Sauce
Then vinegar and sugar
Put in Flower Crabs
Add Water Gradually to have the thickness of gravy that you want
Lastly 2 eggs (note: this will thicken the gravy)

Simple right? Enjoy!

Renewal of Domestic Helper (Maid) Work Permit in Malaysia

I have been doing my maid permit renewal on my own without going to agent to save on some costs that we need to pay for their service.

My agent has quoted in year 2018 for permit renewal at RM1,369.00 with breakdown as follows:-

Levy RM620

Fomema & Insurance RM331

Service Charge RM318

Special Pass RM100 (in case maid permit expired, do extension to avoid compound)

Note: Insurance is optional but I have covered under Berjaya Sompoo at RM70 per year with details below

Personal Accident - Death RM15k

Permanent Disablement RM15k

Hospital and Surgical Expenses RM3k

Repatriation Expenses RM4.5k

 

 

I have listed below the steps for renewal:

MAID PERMIT RENEWAL

Step 1

• Register online at Fomema - https://portal.fomema.my/
• Passport expiry must exceed next renewal permit expiry date (if not renew passport first)
• Validity for Fomema results is within 30 days for you to proceed with immigration 
• Email Fomema at cs@fomema.com.my or call them 03-27828777 if you face any problem.
• Fomema check up is required for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th year. If you are renewing for 4th, 6th, 8th and 10th year, fomema check up is not required.

Step 2   

• Once you have registered with Fomema, you will receive email for registration ID to proceed with immigration.       
• Input Details of Maid and Employer as per passport details 
• Choose Panel Clinic Near to you - best with xray facility
• Before you proceed to on panel clinic selection, you may want to call up clinic for    their clinic code for fomema purpose to ensure the right selection.
• Make payment online via FPX total RM191.00 + 6% GST
• Print check up slip 

Step 3

• Bring maid to panel clinics registered together with passport and fomema slip.
• Ensure that you maid is not having her menses, preferably days after her menses or before her menses
• Results should be out within 5 - 7 days. 
• Check the fomema online. If results released, you will notice "Suitable, please proceed to immigration.

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Step 4  

• Register MYEG  at https://www.myeg.com.my/ (note renewal can only be done 3 mths prior to expiry)
• Make online payment amount to RM610.00 (Pass charge RM60.00, Visa Charge RM15, Levy Charge RM410, Process Charge RM125).
• As informed by MYEG staff, process will take about less than 2 weeks
• You may select collect at MYEG or send to your delivery address Home/Office
• MYEG Dispatch will call up before delivering as he will need employer thumb print and IC before affix the permit sticker on your maid passport
• You may authorize someone by letter to hold your maid passport to collect the permit sticker in case you are not available.

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Short Vacation in Vinh Phuc

It was already 8 months ago the last I blogged.  I remember it was the period I started busy with helping my husband to set up another company for his friends.  As he is away for four days on business trip, besides working from home, I have time to clear all my fillings, do some spring cleaning, reading Robert Kuok's memoir, yumcha with a nearby friend and here I am writing my blog which is more like a journal for me to remember.

Wonder where is this Vinch Phuc ?  This place is an hour from  Noi Bai, Hanoi International Airport. Vinh Phuc is a mountainous province at Northwest of Hanoi in Vietnam. In the Northeast of this province, you can visit the mountains of Tam Dao, home to Stone Church, Thac Bac waterfall and Buddhist monastery Truc Lam Tay Thien.  Dai Lai Lake another attraction is actually inside Flamingo Resort and you need to pay entrance fees which we decided not to as it was quite expensive and we just want to take a look of this lake.

With only 4 trading power in RCI, not much resort or country I could choose to utilize it and to avoid extension of this or combination of this trading power that incurred more cost, I have to settled this as travel period till 30 June 2019 before the trading power expired.  As it was recommended by Anna of RCI that this FLC Luxury Vinh Phuc Resort is nice, I have reluctantly agreed to this with 30% discount on the exchange fee for a 4 nites stay.  Not sure of what to expect but just a short couple getaway is fine too.

The resort arranged for my airport pick up which cost VND600,000 approximately USD26 for an hour drive to the resort. Return trip to airport cost VND500,000 (USD22).

This place is so huge with beautiful landscape, an aviary, indoor outdoor pool and kids playground, spa, massage, karaoke, tennis court, a peaceful temple and eco farm with vegetables, banana trees etc.  Just eat, pray and love for a relax vacation. Sit besides the lake to admire the black and white swan and flowers, trees of the beautiful landscape not forgetting chirping sound of birds to de-stress is all you need.

Upon arrival, never expect that my RCI booking was not in their system. Nevertheless we were served welcome drink and was given a room while  they sort out the issue. We took a buggy ride from reception to our hotel room.  They have Villas too. Room was large with comfy bed and clean bathroom complete with complimentary wifi, coffee tea and mineral water.

A car with driver for whole day tour to Hanoi (1.5 hours away) or Tam Dao (1 hour away) can be arranged by them which cost VND800,000, approximately USD35.

Royal Restaurant at the resort serve varieties of local, Asian or Western food.  There were few staff that could speak English and all of them were very helpful and friendly, taking care of our needs.

No regret that I have chosen this resort for a short getaway.