Luxury.com.sg World Travel Guide

Bus to Malaysia

(Ms. yuwei zhou ) — 08 Sep 2010 12:04:19

Buses / coaches into Malaysia (KL / Malacca) run from Brunei, Indonesian Borneo, Singapore and Thailand. Please see the relevant city pages for more details. Singapore - a multitude of bus companies operate direct routes from Singapore to various destinations in Peni...

Malaysia overview

(Ms. yuwei zhou ) — 08 Sep 2010 10:24:17

A former British colony, Malaysia, as the rising star of South-East Asia, neighbored with Thailand in the west, Singapore in the South, and Indonesia in east. Malaysia famed with its culture diversity and fascinating nature and became one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide. For ...

Taiwan Climate

rachel.zhou@luxury.com.sg(Ms. anonymous traveller ) — 17 Aug 2010 18:13:40

Located in the subtropical climate zone, Taiwan enjoys warm weather all year round. The weather is fluctuated during spring and winter, while it is relatively stable during summer and autumn. The average temperature is 22 degrees Celsius and the lowest temperature ranging from 12 to 17 degrees Celsi...

Taiwan Overview

rachel.zhou@luxury.com.sg(Ms. anonymous traveller ) — 16 Aug 2010 12:39:01

Ilha Formosa Beautiful Island. This is what a group of Portuguese sailors uttered upon seeing Taiwan for the first time. This sweet-potato-shaped island situated in East Asia in the Western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of China"s mainland.In 18...

Sweden Overview

rachel.zhou@luxury.com.sg(Ms. anonymous ) — 05 Aug 2010 16:40:20

Sweden, the third largest country in the European Union by area, has a low population of about 9.4 million. Its capital is Stockholm, which is also the largest city in the country.In 17th century, Sweden largely expanded its territories and formed the Swedish Empire one of the great powers o...

Dine in Hangzhou

rachel.zhou@luxury.com.sg(Ms. anonymous traveller ) — 27 Jul 2010 18:24:02

Lou Wai LouAddress 30 Gushan LuPhone +86 571 8796 9023Open Hour 09:00 22:00The name Lou wai lou or House after house comes from a Song dynasty poem, and it"s the oldest restaurant operating in China sinc...

Getting in & away Hangzhou

rachel.zhou@luxury.com.sg(Ms. anonymous traveller ) — 23 Jul 2010 12:36:33

AirFrom Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to city center, you can take the shuttles at the airport bus station. It runs every 30 minutes from 7:30 to 9:30, every 15 minutes from 9:30 to 17:00, and every 30 minutes from 17:00 till the next morning at an expense of Y15....

Weather in Hangzhou

rachel.zhou@luxury.com.sg(Ms. anonymous traveller ) — 22 Jul 2010 17:28:32

Hangzhou is in a subtropical monsoon climate with mild and moist weather and four distinct seasons. Average temperature in summer is 28.6 celsius degree, 3.8 celsius degree in winter.Generally, Spring is March to May (April and May are the best tim...

Hangzhou Overview

rachel.zhou@luxury.com.sg(Ms. anonymous traveller ) — 22 Jul 2010 12:45:49

Hangzhou, the most beautiful and elegant city in the world! ---Marco PoloHangzhou, capital city of Zhejiang, is one of the China"s most famous tourist sites. Located in the Yangtze River Delta and surrounded by fertile farmlands, the city has...

Eat in Shanghai

rachel.zhou@luxury.com.sg(Ms. anonymous traveller ) — 13 Jul 2010 11:38:30

Some claim Shanghai ranks among the world"s top food cities; others contend that the booming restaurant scene is more flash than substance. Whatever the case is, it"s a pleasant experience for whom to seek an answer. Where to begin? Below is a short list of restaurants that you may like to have a tr...

Accomodation in Shanghai

rachel.zhou@luxury.com.sg(Ms. anonymous traveller ) — 12 Jul 2010 12:37:30

Shanghai has some of the best hotels in China. The city boasts a number of five-star hotels, though tourists should know that Chinese and Western rating systems differ, so what earns five stars in China would often get four in Europe or the US. Budget hotels are plentiful, with a mix of reliable cha...

Climate in Shanghai

rachel.zhou@luxury.com.sg(Ms. anonymous traveller ) — 12 Jul 2010 12:04:05

Weather-wise, the best times to visit Shanghai are between March and early June and from September to November. Frequent rain interrupts the days from mid-June to early July. July and August bring hot and humid weather, with daily temperatures re...

Getting in & around Shanghai

rachel.zhou@luxury.com.sg(Ms. anonymous traveller ) — 06 Jul 2010 14:30:38

Shanghai serves as an important air, railway, highway and water transportation hub in eastern China. The frequent international and domestic flights make tourists" travel to Shanghai a breeze.Getting thereTravelers arriving from international destinations will land at Pudong International Aipo...

Getting around in Jiuzhaigou National Park

malaysia@gmail.com(Miss Wenny Sun ) — 05 Jul 2010 10:22:15

Inside the park, there is a free shuttle service that runs between the sights stopping at Nuorilang bus station in the heart of the park. Unfortunately, there are so many tour groups who hop off at every sight, follow their leader around, and hop back on as soon as they finish taking pictures. And i...

Shanghai Overview

rachel.zhou@luxury.com.sg(Ms. anonymous traveller ) — 05 Jul 2010 10:20:41

Shanghai, Hu for short, is a metropolis in eastern China. Located at the middle part of the coast of China"s mainland, it sits at the mouth of the Yangtze.Originally a fishing town, Shanghai now grows as one of Asia"s big three and has great influence on Asia over economi...

Getting to Jiuzhaigou

malaysia@gmail.com(Miss Wenny Sun ) — 30 Jun 2010 14:53:37

Land By BusFrom Chengdu"s Chadianzi bus station there are four daily buses to Jiuzhaigou (around Y100, 7.20am, 8am, 8.40am and 2pm); Xinnanmen station also has one (Y92, 8am). If you are coming from Gansu via Zoige, you will have to go through Songpan. From Songpan to ...

Best Time to Visit Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve

malaysia@gmail.com(Miss Wenny Sun ) — 29 Jun 2010 15:54:31

The best time to visit is September through November, when you"re most likely to have clear skies and (particularly in October) blazing colours to contrast with the turquoise lakes. Nearly 300 km of the core scenic area are covered by virgin mixed fo...

Ways to Lombok

malaysia@gmail.com(Miss Wenny Sun ) — 22 Jun 2010 10:33:28

Travel DocumentsIf you are flying internationally into Indonesia, most nationalities are required to apply a visa on arrival. As of Jan 2010, the only type of visa on arrival available is US$25.00 for 30 days, extendable once to up to 60 days. (note: The previous US$10.00 /...

Lombok Overview

(Mr. M. Kamruzzaman . ) — 17 Jun 2010 12:43:43

Lombok is an island in West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. It has a population of about 3 million and a land area of about 4,725km. It is also part of the chain of the Lesser Sunda Island, with the Lombok Strait separating it from Bali to the west and the Alas Strait be...

Thailand Overview

(Mr. Davindar Singh ) — 08 Jun 2010 12:10:56

Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand is a country in South-East Asia with coasts on the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. It borders Myanmar (Burma) to the north-west, Laos to the north-east, Cambodia to the south-east and Malaysia to the south. With great food, a tropical climate, fas...

Pennsylvania Overview

pkan@worldhotels.com(Miss Polly Kan ) — 31 May 2010 18:28:29

Pennsylvania is located in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. And it borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, <font col...

New York, New York

rosyblack11@gmail.com(Mrs. Rosy Black ) — 27 May 2010 11:50:10

New York, New York, the city so nice that they named it twice. New York City is by far the largest, richest and most developed city in United States.Though there are numerous stories of the rampant crime making headlines around the world, New York can be one of the safest cities in U.S.. In fact...

Food & Drinks in Italy

robert.maxwell60@yahoo.com(Mr. Robert Maxwell ) — 08 May 2010 10:08:37

FoodItalian cooking is among the world"s richest and most varied. Italian food is based upon a few simple ingredients and Italians often have very discriminating tastes that may seem strange to Americans and other visitors. National SpecialtiesLike the language and cult...

Italy Climate

robert.maxwell60@yahoo.com(Mr. Robert Maxwell ) — 08 May 2010 09:50:09

The climate of Italy is that of typical Mediterranean countries. Winter: December - January - February.Spring: March - April - MaySummer: June - July - AugustAutumn: September - October- November The summer is hot and dry, with July being the hottest month of the year. In the north, they...

Italy Overview

robert.maxwell60@yahoo.com(Mr. Robert Maxwell ) — 08 May 2010 09:47:20

is a large country in Southern Europe. It is home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites - art and monuments are everywhere around the country. It is also famous worldwide for its cuisine, its fashion, luxury sports cars and motorcycles, as well as for its beautiful coasts, lakes and ...

Communication in Paris

(Ms. yuwei zhou ) — 04 May 2010 12:05:48

Though all languages might differ from region to region, Parisians argue that they speak French with no accent as opposed, for example, to the strong accent of the Midi.It may be useful to learn some basic French when travel in Paris. PhrasesYes Oui; No - NonHello Bonjour; Goodby...

Accommodation in Paris

(Ms. yuwei zhou ) — 04 May 2010 10:57:13

In Paris, hotel rates generally include VAT and a room tax of between 0.50 and 1.50 per person per night. This tax is sometimes added to the bill at the end of a visit and guests are advised to check whether it is included when making a reservation. Guests are also advised to tip porters 2 ...

Paris, Paris!

(Ms. yuwei zhou ) — 03 May 2010 15:41:08

Paris is the capital and largest city of France. It is located in northern France, on the river Seine.Paris today is one of the world"s leading business and cultural centers. And as one of the world"s major global cities, it has a great influence upon the world in politic...

Top Things to Do in South Korea

(Mr. Kim Daesung ) — 29 Apr 2010 15:50:49

Shopping! It should be a must must in Korea. Great prices can be found for shoes, clothes, handbags, suitcases, leather goods, silk, antiques, reproductions, and all kinds of souvenirs. Makers of custom-made clothes and shoes of varying quality are also available. Although...

South Korea Duty Free

(Mr. Kim Daesung ) — 26 Apr 2010 19:00:48

The following goods may be imported into the Republic of Korea without incurring customs duty: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of other tobacco products (by persons aged 19 and over) One bottle (not exceeding 1l) of alcoholic beverage (by persons aged 20 and over) 60ml of perfum...