Jalan-jalan ke Hong Kong dan Macau 5 Hari 4 Malam - Persiapan

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Jauh-jauh hari sebelum ke Hong Kong, kami memesan tiket promo Singapore Airlines. Lumayan tiket ke Hong Kong via Changi seharga sekitar Rp7,8 juta untuk 2 orang pulang pergi. Kemudian pesan hotel melalui Agoda untuk menginap 2 malam di Printemp Hotel, North Poin, Hong Kong lalu 1 malam di Best Western Sun Sun, Macau, dan 1 malam terakhir di Best Western Harbour View, Hong Kong.

Tarif semalam untuk hotel Printemp seharga Rp1 juta (USD90). Kamar hotel di Hong Kong berukuran mini sekitar 3x3,5m. Bila ingin yang lebih luas tentu harganya lebih mahal. Kamar di Best Western Harbour View bertarif Rp1,3 juta (USD130). Yang lebih manusiawi ada di Macau seharga Rp800 ribu (USD80) ukuran kamarnya lebih luas.

O ya kami ke Hong Kong dan Macau pada tanggal 15-19 Oktober 2013. Bulan yang cocok ke Hong Kong adalah akhir oktober sampai desember. Pertimbangannya karena pada bulan tersebut cuacanya bersahabat. Bulan agustus sampai awal oktober banyak angin topan.

Di Hong Kong kami akan jalan-jalan ke Ngong Ping untuk melihat patung Budha raksasa, kemudian ke The Peak, nongkrong di Hong Kong Culture Park. Kami tidak ke tempat belanja karena memang tidak berniat belanja. Kemudian di Macau, kami menjelajahi Senado Square, reruntuhan Gereja Saint Paul, mal Venetian, hotel Grand Lisboa.

Untuk transportasi kami menggunakan transportasi umum seperti bus, tram, mtr, dan ferry. Untuk soal makan, di Hong Kong harga satu porsi makanan sekitar HKD40. Mahal tetapi porsinya besar, bisa cukup untuk 2 orang. Bila ingin berhemat bisa makan di McD, paket BigMac lengkap dengan french fries dan coca cola seharga HKD24. Di Macau harga makanan tidak jauh beda dengan Hong Kong.

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Ke Bangkok lagi, China Town dan Baiyoke Hotel

Belum puas dari jalan-jalan pertama kali ke Bangkok pada bulan Maret 2013 yang lalu. Kami datang lagi ke ibukota Thailand pada bulan Juli 2013. Lagi-lagi dapat promo pesawat dari Mandala TigerAir. Pulang pergi untuk 2 orang hanya sekitar Rp1,7 juta. Kali ini kami menginap cuma 2 malam di hotel yang paling tinggi di kota Bangkok yakni Baiyoke Sky Hotel.

Sampe di Bangkok Pukul 19.00

Kamis 18 Juli 2013, pukul 14 tiba di terminal 3 Bandara Soekarno-Hatta. Check in langsung di kounter internasional Mandala Tiger dan pesawat akan berangkat pada pukul 16. Tiga jam berada di awang-awang akhirnya mendaratlah di Bandara Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok, Thailand pukul 19.

Wah kali ini ketika masuk ke imigrasi, antreannya panjang sekali. Untunglah ada jalur khusus untuk warga negara ASEAN (warga negara: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapura, Brunei, Filipina, Myanmar, Laos). Lumayan, imigrasi di jalur ASEAN tidak terlalu panjang antreannya.

Ada 2 pelancong dari Jakarta yang menanyakan bagaimana cara naik kendaraan umum atau taxi. Karena kami belum pernah naik bus di Bangkok, maka saya sarankan naik kereta saja menuju tengah kota. Akhirnya mereka ikut saran kami.

Turun ke basement 2 dan ketemu lagi dengan kounter Airport Link. Kami memilih City Link menuju stasiun Ratchaprapop dengan ongkos 40Bath per orang.

Menuju Hotel Baiyoke Sky

Sampai di stasiun Ratchaprapop kami survei dulu tempat untuk menuju hotel Baiyoke Sky. Hotelnya kelihatan dari stasiun. Lalu kami turun menuju jalan raya dan melewati trotoar toko-toko menuju hotel Baiyoke. Dari stasiun menuju hotel kira-kira sekitar 100 meter.

Lokasi sekitar hotel Baiyoke ini, ramai sekali. Pasar malam muncul di depan hotel. Ternyata banyak pelancong yang juga baru datang pada malam hari. Kami tiba di hotel sekitar pukul 21. Ketika masuk hanya ada lantai kosong dan lift tidak ada meja check in. Kami tanya ke petugas di mana tempat check in. Ia bilang, silakan menggunakan lift dan pilih lantai 18 atau Lobby.

Petugas check in sibuk melayani tamu yang datang. Ketika kami akan check in, staf hotel meminta deposit dana sebesar 3000 Bath atau sekitar 100USD. Lha kami bilang "Why agoda didn't inform us about deposit?". Dengan gampangnya mereka bilang "It is our procedure that guest must deposit the fund". Damn. Kami tidak banyak bawa uang sebanyak itu. Bagi kami cukuplah 3 hari di Bangkok cuma bawa 500ribu (1500 Bath atau 50USD) bisa makan enak dan keliling kota. Untunglah saya bawa ATM CIMB Niaga. Di seberang jalan raya ada Bank CIMB Thailand. Akhirnya kami menarik dana dari ATM CIMB Thai sebesar 3500 Bath. Hebat nich ATM bisa mengeluarkan 1 pecahan 500 Bath dan 3 pecahan 1000 Bath. Hebatnya lagi kurs jual Bath atas Rupiah cuma 328 rupiah. Coba kalau ke money changer di Jakarta, Bath dijual 340!

Balik menuju meja check in, ada tamu yang juga kecewa ketika dimintai deposit 100USD. Akhirnya kami dapat kamar di lantai 61. Lumayan tadinya berharap dapat paling tinggi di lantai 45 tapi di kasih di lantai 61. Wah antrian masuk lift-nya sungguh mengecewakan. Hotel ini ramai sekali. Banyak turis dari berbagai negara. Kami perhatikan banyak dari Eropa, Rusia, India. O ya jangan salah masuk lift, karena ketinggian lantai yang dituju bisa berbeda. Ketika masuk lift, masukkan kartu ke slot (lihat arah panahnya) setelah nyala hijau tarik dan pencet tombol lantai yang dituju.

Sampai di kamar tipe superior. Kamarnya luas, ada bathtub. O ya bila menggunakan wifi di hotel ini akan dikenakan biaya. Kami membasuh muka dan badan sejenak, lalu turun untuk mencari makan. Tadinya berpikir untuk dinner di restoran hotel ini. Tetapi melihat ramainya orang naik turun lift, kami urungkan niat tersebut. Akhirnya kami cari di sekitar hotel, jajanan kaki lima. Ada nasi goreng, udang bakar, duren, ayam goreng, bebek goreng, buah mangga dan masih banyak lagi. Kami makan yang mudah saja, beli nasi goreng lalu ayam goreng dan buah duren. Tak lupa pula orang juice. Semuanya kami beli mencapai 200 Bath untuk 2 orang.

Karena terlalu malam, kami membatalkan rencana ke Observation Deck dan puas makan malam di ketinggian lantai 61 kamar hotel.

Sekitar Pasar Pratunam

Kami memang ingin santai-santai saja di Bangkok, karena tempat wisata sudah kami jajaki ketika pertama kali ke Bangkok. Karena tidak dapat sarapan di hotel, kami cari di luar. Mall Indra Pratunam baru buka jam 9.30. Kami menyebrang jembatan dan keliling emperan toko mengarah ke mall Platinum. Di seberang mall platinum ada kedai makanan. Kami coba pesan nasi hainan dan chinese roll. Wah chinese rollnya ternyata enak. Balik lagi ke arah hotel, kami beli beberapa makanan: jagung, cakwe dan buah mangga.

Mall Indra sudah buka, kami lihat-lihat suvenir khas thailand. Ada hiasan dinding motif manik-manik bergambar gajah. Lihat-lihat baju, gadget, mainan dan lain-lain. Sampai akhirnya makan siang di food court. Ada Pad Thai dan Sticky Rice. Pad Thai adalah makanan thailand dengan mie dicampur tauge, sayuran ditumis dan diberi bumbu kacang yang gurih. Sticky Rice berupa nasi ketan yang diberi santan kelapa manis dengan buah mangga atau durian.

Sesudah makan siang, kami berangkat menuju China Town. China Town mulai ramai menjelang sore hari.

China Town dan Yao Waraj

Kami naik kereta dari Ratchaprapop menuju Makassan. Dari Makassan turun menuju MRT Petchaburi. Dari Petchaburi menuju MRT Hua Lampong.

Setelah sampai di Hua Lampong, kami cari dulu land mark Wat Traimit. Ketika sudah menemukannya barulah kami menelurusi jalan Yao Waraj. O ya Wat Traimit ini adalah tempat patung Buddha dari emas. Silakan bila ingin berfoto-foto.

Setelah sampai di Wat Traimit, di seberang jalan belakangnya adalah jalan Yao Waraj. Di situ ada wihara. Kami duduk sebentar untuk melewatkan waktu menuju sore. Tujuan kami adalah makan di T&K Seafood. Resto kaki lima ini baru ramai menjelang jam 6 sore.

Oke setelah beristirahat di wihara, kami jalan kaki sepanjang Yao Waraj melihat kesibukan pedagang kulakan di pasar ChinaTown terbesar di Bangkok. Setelah kelelahan mengitari pasar ini. Kami menuju T&K Seafood dan tepat jam 5 sore, bangku-bangku dan meja mulai disiapkan. Langsung kami duduki untuk 2 orang. Dalam sekejap semua meja jadi penuh oleh para tamu. Tadinya kami ingin pesan Curry Crab. Tetapi karena kemarin abis makan duren, ga berani juga nich takut kolesterol melejit. Akhirnya kami memesan soup ikan. Rasanya memang khas Thailand, asem manis pedas. Porsinya besar. Makan berdua habis 200Bath.

Setelah makan kami balik lagi ke stasiun Hua Lampong dan menuju hotel untuk relaksasi di bathtub.

Sampai jumpa lagi di cerita Bangkok di lain kesempatan.

Photo Hunting in North Sumatera From Garuda Indonesia World Photo Contest (GAWPC) 2013

Garuda Indonesia, the country’s national airline, has launched an international photo competition called : the Garuda Indonesia World Photo Contest (GAWPC) 2013 .

“My Enchanting Town”, is the theme chosen for the online contest where photographers are required to capture scenes of their hometown. Collaborating with the photography community Ayo Foto! (ayofoto.com), the contest is divided into three categories consisting of: Nature, Culture, and People.

To take place from 1st May to 28th July 2013, the contest will be an arena where creativity and high photographic quality of professional photographers and serious amateur photo enthusiasts from all across the globe are showcased and compete.

The selection for the best photos and winners of GAWPC 2013 will involve online public voting, ratings from Credible Online Judges and scoring by the 2013 GAWPC Honorary Judging Committee.

In the first round, public voting will select the best 1.000 photos from each category. Subsequently, public voting and online judges will select the top 200 photos in each category in round 2. While In round 3, the GAWPC Honorary Judging Committee will select the top 5 photos and photographers in each category (totaling 15 finalists).

The 15 Finalists will then be invited to the final leg of the contest which is a Photo Hunting Trip to Medan, West Sumatra

The contest will involve some of the renowned names in international photography with judges including Tom Hunter (UK), Matt Brandon (Malaysia), Peter Watson (UK), Michael Hudson (Australia), Vivit Kavi (Indonesia), Ryo Ohwada (Japan), Rapahael Olivier (France), Nacho Hernandez (Spain), Marvin Stavars (Poland), Aaron Feinberg (USA), Soumitra Datta (india), and many more.

While, for the final photo hunting round, Indonesia’s most renowned photographer Arbain Ramber and Budhi Ipoeng, and Singapore’s Goh Kim Hui, will be the Honorary Judging Committee.

With the theme “Enchanted Indonesia”, in this photo hunting contest, finalists will compete for the best photo and the best photo essay for each category in the allotted time. The Best Nature, Best Culture, Best People, Best Overall and Special Recognition photographies, will be selected from among the 15 Finalists by the 2013 GAWPC Honorary Judging Committee. Winners will be confirmed the Garuda Indonesia World Photo Contest winners at a special Gala Dinner Ceremony.

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How To Travel in Bangkok without Tour Guide

Travel to Bangkok is an amazing experience. This article is my experience about 4 days in Bangkok city. You can save your budget and get more time if you travel without tour guide. There is many place that you must visit in Bangkok such as : Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), Wat Arun.

Preparation Travel to Bangkok

Bangkok is capitol city of Thailand. The city is very busy and the traffic jam can be make you frustated. But the mass rapid transportation can help you to the place within a minute. Okay before travel to Bangkok, first you can prepare something:

• Pasport and Visa


• Airplane Ticket


• Hotel Voucher


• Event Voucher


• US Dollar for money exchange in Bangkok


• Research how to get Airport Link, MRT, BTS, and Express Boat


• A pen, hat, notes, camera, suitcase

Survey using Google Street

Google Street is very helpfull for survey the area of Bangkok. Just open your browser and go to the maps.google.com, type in the search box about the street name in Bangkok. For example, I type "sukhumvit soi 38, bangkok" and then the maps open to me. There is a man icon in top left corner that you can drag it to the street. Then you can see an image about the area in 360 degree. You can walk around the street with your cursor.

For booking a hotel you can search via Hotels2Thailand. Booking a hotel via Hotel2Thailand is very easy and you can get more discount and reward. Hotel2Thailand accepts PayPal and many major credit cards.

You can also booking many tickets event via Hotel2Thailand. For example you can book a Siam Niramit ticket, Madame Tussauds, Siam Ocean Worlds, a day trips ticket for grand palace, wat phra kaew, wat pho, and wat arun. And many tickets you can get in hotel2thailand.

Now after you get the information about the trips. You can plan the transportation to Bangkok. Suvarnabhumi Airport is the biggest airport. After you arrive and check point in imigration, you can go to claim bagage and then take exit. You can take a taxi, a bus, or airport link. I choose airport link, because it is cheap and fast. You can get information about airport link in here. Other train that connecting with airport link is the BTS and MRT. The BTS is the sky train and the MRT is the subway train. For more information about BTS you can get here and for MRT you can click here.

Also for travel around river there is a boat for tourist, you can get the information about Chao Phraya Tourist Boat in here.

Bangkok Day 1 : Dinner Cruise with Loy Nava

In March 12-16, I've been travelling to Bangkok. My plane landing in Bangkok
around 11 am. After fill my immigration arrival card, I go to the immigration
check point. I've got stamp to stay in Bangkok about 30 days. But I've just
stay about 4 days. After take the exit door, I go to the airport link train.
This is the fast transportation to go to the central city of Bangkok. I
purchase the ticket City Line (not Express) to Phaya Thai for 45 Bath. This
train will be stop in every station and will be arrive at Phaya Thai about 30
minutes.

Bangkok weather is so hot. So after get off from the train, I bought a
mineral water. There is a McDonald kiosk in the cornet of the connection
station between Phaya Thai Airport Link and BTS.

Then I purchased the BTS Ticket to Thong Lo via vending machine. You must
know where the station you want to go, then it is convert to the zone. This
zone is the way that you can choose in the vending machine. Okay, after know
the zone, go to the vending machine. You can choose the English language then
press the zone, after that please insert the money to the machine. You will
receive the card ticket and don't forget some coin.

Before the gate will open, you must insert the ticket to the machine gate,
and take it again for the destination station. My destination station is
Thong Lo. On the afternoon, the train is so full passenger, but this is
acceptable for me to take the train. It was about 15 minutes to go to Thong
Lo station. Then I go down with the stairs and then go to my guest house in
Padi Madi, Sukhumvit Soi 53 and it's check in time at 1 pm.

After check in procedure, I walking around the area and get the lunch in the
small restaurant. I tried for Tom Yang soup and my wife tried for Crabs Fried
Rice. The food was so good taste.

In the print voucher of dinner at Loy Nava, I will pick up about 4.30 pm. So I prepare take a bath and waiting for the Loy Nava staf. The driver was on time when I just a while waiting. We are get in to the minivan and in the evening we go to the Si Phraya Pier and get the traffic jam. Took more than an hour to arrive the Si Phraya Pier and we arrive at 6 pm.

The Loy Nava staff check my voucher and my name was exist in his iPad for
confirmation. Then I board to the Rice Barge Loy Nava for a memorable dinner
in Chao Phraya.



In the Loy Nava, you will get all of the Thai food, and also a traditional dancer will entertaint you for 90 minutes. The boat cruise from Si Phraya Pier to the Phra Arthiet Pier and back again to Si Phraya Pier. A long the river, the staff at Loy Nava guide the tourist about the landmark around the river. We seen the Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun) in the evening and it is so nice. We arrive again at Si Phraya Pier about 8pm. We wait for the driver for pick up us but the staff said that they don't found us then the manager of Loy Nava took a taxi for us for free
and we go to our guest house. The service of Loy Nava staff was verry excelent. They are very responsive and responsible for tourist like us. 

Bangkok Day 2 : Visit Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and Madame Tussauds

Days two, we plan to the "must see" in Bangkok : Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew,
Wat Pho and Wat Arun. We take the BTS from Thong Lor about 8.30 am, then get
off at Siam station, change to another BTS line to Saphan Thaksin. We down to
the Central Pier and take a Chao Phraya Express Boat with Blue Flag. The
ticket for the boat is 45 Bath.

Many tourist usually down at Tha Thien Pier, but I took off at the Maharaj
Pier. Then after out from the pier, we took a walk straight ahead and then
turn right to go to Grand Palace. Within a junction we turn left and cross
the street and 100 m we got the gate of the palace.

The palace were so busy. Many tourist from other country were meet here. We
bought a ticket to enter the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew at 500 Bath. We got
the booklet about the Grand Palace complex.

About an hour we sight seeing in Grand Palace, take a picture then take a rest in the corridor. Then we walk again to the Wat Pho. After take a picture at Wat Pho, we go to Tha Thien pier. We cross the river via ferry and arrive at Wat Arun.

There is an ice cream kiosk in the park of Wat Arun. We take a rest and have lunch that we've prepare from the Thong Lor : a crab fried rice box!

In the evening we go to the Siam Discovery and up to 6th floor to Madame Tussauds. We take a picture for many figure of people. Tired to walking we take a dinner at Sukhumvit Soi 38 at Thong Lo. We eat sticky rice, nice food. You must try it.

Bangkok Day 3 : Chatuchak Market and Siam Niramit

In day 3, we moved from Padi Madi guest house to Unico Premiere MetroLink Hotel. The hotel was so close with MRT Petchaburi station. We can't check in at 12 pm because the room was not ready yet. So we leave my suitcase and go to Chatucak Market. This market only open in the weekend (Saturday and Sunday). We take the MRT from Petchaburi to Kamphang Phet.

You can buy many souvenies and t-shirt in Chatucak Market. The market is so big, enough about 2 hours exploring the market. In the evening we prepare to the Siam Niramit show. This show was place on Thailand Culture Centre. We take MRT to Thailand Culture Centre, and then after out from station, take the minivan Siam Niramit. It is free.


We arrived at Siam Niramit village and there was pre show attraction. O ya, there were also two elephant in the village. These elephants will join the show in the main event. Buy ticket Siam Niramit at the spot was so expensive it is 1500 Bath. If you want get a cheap ticket about Siam Niramit, I prefer to book at www.hotels2thailand.com. Then you exchange your booking code with the real Siam Niramit ticket at ticket box.

Before take a seat, you must leave your camera in deposit box. It's free. The show is about 90 minutes. And it is must see event that you must take it in Bangkok! Amazing Siam Niramit show!

Bangkok Day 4 : Around Hotel

On day 4, we just walking around hotel and prepare for ready to leaving Bangkok memorable travel. Thank you for reading this article.

The Jakarta Great Sale 2013 is ON again running from 1st June to 14th July

Shopaholics and tourists will surely flock to Indonesia’s capital city Jakarta when this annual mega shopping fiesta takes place in conjunction with the 486th Anniversary of Jakarta. Offering massive 20% to 70% discounts, Jakarta Great Sale is participated by no less than 74 shopping centers and giant malls all across this sprawling metropolis. The Jakarta Great Sale 2013 is ON again and this time for 6 weeks running from 1st June to 14th July !

The festival will combine great shopping, with cultural and lifestyle events, making it into one big fiesta. In cooperation with the Indonesian Women Entrepreneurs Association and Regional Crafts Council, the shopping event will highlight Indonesian cuisine and traditional crafts.

The organizers also expect that the Great Sale will strengthen relations among business people in the city, increase mall visitors by 20% and contribute to Jakarta’s revenue. The Jakarta Great Sale 2013 is expected to see a 15% increase in transactions, up from last year’s which reached IDR 10.7 trillion ($175 million).

More Information see: http://www.jktgreatsale.com/

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International Surfing Championship 2013 in Aceh Indonesia

Organized by the Aceh Extreme Sports Championship (a youth community dedicated to develop tourism in the Aceh Province) and fully supported by the Provincial Tourism Office of Aceh , the event forms part of the Visit Aceh 2013 program. More than just an international sporting competition, the event is aimed to further promote the province of Aceh -along with all its natural and cultural treasures, as an exceptional Tourist Destination.

An expected 110 surfers from Indonesia and from all over the globe including from Australia, the Philippines, Malaysia, USA, Germany, and France, will display their exceptional skills as they compete in the Aceh International Surfing Championship scheduled to take place at Simeuleu Island, Aceh from 18th to 22nd June 2013.

Aside from Simeuleu Island, Aceh still has other thrilling surfing spots such as Tapak Tuan, Banyak Island, Lhoknga Aceh Besar, and Calang Aceh Jaya.

Simeuleu has been chosen as the site for the competition since the island offers the perfect challenges for competing surfers. Waves around the island are dominated by ‘reef break point’ and ‘peak reef point’ most suitable for surfing actions.

Registration will be officially open online via the event’s official website (www.aeschampionship.com) from 25th April to 23rd May 2013. Surfers will be competing for a total cash prize of IDR1,000,000,000,-. The competition will be judged by international surfing juries from Bali, USA, and Australia. During their stay for the competition in Busung Bay on Simeuleu Island, contestants will be presented with some of the fascinating indigenous Aceh cultural performances, including the famous Saman dance, cuisine and Aceh’s famous coffee.

Jalan-jalan ke Bangkok Hari ke-3 ke Chatuchak dan Siam Niramit

Hari ke-3 jalan-jalan ke Bangkok, kami pindah hotel ke Unico Premier Metrolink. Kami berkemas pada pukul 10 dan check-out pukul 11 dari Padi Madi Guest House. Naik taxi ke hotel tersebut di daerah Asoke, Din Daeng, Bangkok. Susah ngomong ke supir taxi ga bisa English, dan engga tau tempat hotelnya. Supir cuma tau jalannya. Untung kami sudah survei dulu pakai Google Street, jadi bisa mengira-ngira tempatnya. Ekh betul juga ternyata tempatnya ga jauh beda dengan apa yang dilihat di Google Street.

Sampai di hotel Unico Premier Metrolink kami disambut hangat dengan bahasa Thai, mungkin wajah kami seperti orang Thailand. Langsung saya bilang can't speak Thai. Ternyata kami belum bisa check in pada pukul 12. Jadi kami titipkan saja tas dan koper. Selanjutnya kami berangkat menuju pasar Chatuchak.

Hotel Unico Premier Metrolink dekat sekali dengan stasiun MRT Petchaburi. Kami naik ke arah Bang Sue dengan tujuan Kamphaeng Phet. Ingat jangan turun di Chatuchak Park. Ongkosnya sekitar 38 Bath sekali jalan.

Sampai di Kamphaeng Phet, ikuti saja arah petunjuk ke pasar Chatuchak. Nanti melewati lorong mall kecil, dan tibalah di pasar Chatuchak, seperti pasar tradisional. Tempatnya luas mirip pasar Tanah Abang. Kebanyakan yang dijual di sini adalah kaos-kaos. Panas banget di sini. Kalau masuk ke dalam lorong-lorong pasar malah agak dingin. Meskipun pasar ini aman, tetaplah waspada dompet dan tas Anda!

Sekitar 2 jam kami berkeliling Chatuchak. Kami beli oleh-oleh manisan buah yang sudah dikeringkan seperti: buah asam, mangga, teri. Lumayan 1000 Bath bisa ambil 10 bungkus. Penjualnya ramah dan bisa english.

Akhirnya kami balik lagi ke Hotel naik MRT dari Kamphaeng Phet ke Petchaburi (jurusan Hua Lampong). Sampe di hotel sekitar 16.30 dan bersiap kembali untuk menonton pertunjukkan Siam Niramit di Thailand Culture Centre.

Pukul 18 makan kecil dulu di hotel untuk ganjel perut, lalu berangkat ke stasiun MRT menuju Thailand Culture Centre. Tak sampai 5 menit sudah sampai, dan kami keluar menuju tempat mangkalnya minivan Siam Niramit. Woow ada 2 minivan mangkal, dan kami akhirnya naik. Di situ ada beberapa turis yang ikut menuju Thailand Culture Centre.

 Perjalanan dari MRT ke tempat pertunjukkan Siam Niramit cukup jauh. Sekitar 10 menit kami tiba, dan langsung kami tukarkan tiket booking yang kami beli di Tourism Information Board di Saphan Thaksin di tiketbox Siam Niramit. Kalau beli langsung di event harganya 1500 Bath. Beli tiket Siam Niramit yang murah bisa juga di hotels2thailand.com.


Oke pertunjukkan Siam Niramit di mulai pukul 20.00. Sebelumnya ada pertunjukkan pembuka di pelataran. Di situ juga ada gajah yang nantinya ikut juga dalam drama Siam Niramit. O ya kamera, camcorder harus dititipkan sebelum masuk ke pertunjukkan. Dari pada ribet diperiksain isi tasnya lebih baik  tempat penitipan dulu, trus langsung deh naik ke tempat duduk sesuai zone.

Pertunjukkan berlangsung sekitar 1 jam 30 menit. Wah pokoke kolosal banget. Mengagumkan deh, Engga rugi beli tiketnya.

Siam Niramit berkisah tentang asal mula negeri Thai. Kemudian kisah-kisah perilaku manusia yang baik akan ada di nirwana. Sayang tidak bisa foto-foto. Lagipula susah diucapkan dengan kata-kata. Soalnya keren banget!

Selesai kami kembali naik minibus (kali ini bukan minivan) dan di antar kembali ke MRT.

Hari Ke-4 cuma santai-santai keliling sekitar hotel. Langsung check-out menuju Airport Link Makasan dan Bandara Suvarnabhumi untuk terbang pukul 12 kembali ke Cengkareng.

Artikel sebelumnya:

1. Persiapan ke Bangkok
2. Hari Pertama jalan-jalan ke Bangkok : dinner cruise dengan loy nava
3. Hari Kedua jalan-jalan ke Bangkok : grand palace, emerald buddha, wat pho, wat arun
4. Hari Ketiga jalan-jalan ke Bangkok : ke pasar Chatuchak dan Siam Niramit
5. Hari Keempat sekitar hotel dan check out

Tour De Singkarak 2013 the world’s renowned cyclists over a 1000-kilometer

Combining sports and tourism, the Tour De Singkarak 2013 takes participants to an exciting adventure through the vast mountainous countryside of West Sumatra. The tour will not only offer fierce competition among racers, but it is, moreover, an excellent chance to unveil all the hidden wonders of West Sumatra.

The past years have seen an annual increase in participating regencies, and the race has therefore become a longer challenge with each year. In 2012 the course covered 800 kilometers.

Last year's participants were not only impressed with the lush green scenery, but they were also most taken by the warmth and friendliness of the people who welcomed and cheered for them at every stage.



This coming June , competing cyclists will take on the course which covers the cities and regencies of Padang, Pariaman, Padangpanjang, Solok, Bukittinggi, Sawahlunto, Payakumbuh, Solok, Pesisir Selatan, Solok Selatan, Sijunjung, Tanahdatar, Limapuluh Kota, Agam, and more. The race will take cyclist over some fascinating landscapes of West Sumatra including the Sianok Gorge, Lake Maninjau, and Lake Singkarak.

From 3rd to 9th June 2013, the Tour de Singkarak 2013 will take some of the world’s renowned cyclists over a 1000-kilometer route traversing the most scenic landscapes of West Sumatra’s countryside, see the cultural beauty and meet the people of Sumatra. The race covers 17 stages, building on the success of previous races.

The race is held in co-operation with ASO (Organizer of Tour de France), marking significant international recognition and increasing its international importance. Tour de Singkarak itself is listed as an annual event on the agenda of the International Cycling Association or Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI).

There are direct international flights to Padang from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and regular domestic flights from Jakarta, Medan and Batam to the Minangkabau International Airport in Padang.

Booking hotel now for this event

More Information available at: http://tourdesingkarak.com/

Jalan Jalan ke Bangkok hari kedua : grand palace, emerald buddha, watpho, wat arun

Setelah puas menikmati kemacetan kota Bangkok pada sore-malam hari sebelumnya, kini saatnya untuk mengunjungi Grand Palace, Emerald Budha, Wat Po, Wat Arun, Madame Tussauds, mall MBK dan makan malam di Sukhumvit Soi 38.

Sarapan pagi di sekitar Thong Lo, ada warung makan sea food yang enak. Kami pesan nasi goreng dengan irisan kepiting. Harganya 40 Bath satu porsi sekaligus secangkir es. Karena penjualnya tidak bisa bahasa Inggris, maka kami pakai bahasa tarzan dengan menggunakan kalkulator. Setelah makan, beli buah mangga dan pepaya dulu di gerobak tukang buah, harganya 15 Bath. Segar sekali. Lalu kami mulai berangkat menuju stasiun BTS Thong Lo.

Naik BTS Thong Lo - Siam - Saphan Thaksin

Kira-kira pukul 09.00, kami berangkat menuju BTS Siam (arah Mo Chit). Kereta lumayan penuh tapi nyaman. Sampai di stasiun transit BTS, banyak sekali penumpang, maklum jam kerja. Lalu kami pindah jalur BTS menuju Saphan Thaksin. Ikuti saja petunjuk arah Saphan Thaksin (Grand Palace). Antrian penumpang cukup panjang. Namun ketika kereta tiba, semuanya dapat tempat duduk, karena kereta baru balik dari stasiun ujung. Kira-kira pukul 09.30 kami tiba di Saphan Thaksin. Turun dari stasiun BTS dan ikuti saja ke arah Central Pier.

Naik Chao Phraya Express Boat

Tiba di dermaga Central Pier, banyak turis yang antri mau naik kapal. Kami amati dulu kira-kira 15 menit. Menurut informasi ada beberapa kapal dengan bendera Biru, Kuning, Orange yang ada di web Chao Phraya Express Boat. Ternyata kapal dengan bendera Orange, berhenti di setiap pier dan selalu penuh dengan penumpang. Untuk yang bendera Biru memang khusus bagi para turis. Kapalnya lumayan besar. Jadi kami pilih untuk naik kapal dengan bendera Biru dengan tarif 45 Bath per orang. Ada juga tiket 150 Bath yang bisa bebas naik turun kapan saja dengan kapal berbendera Biru.

Akhirnya kami duduk di kapal dan berlayar menuju sejumlah Pier (dermaga). Sepanjang perjalanan ada pemandu kapal yang menjelaskan tempat-tempat sepanjang sungai Chao Phraya. Banyak yang turun di Tha Thien. Ini tempat yang paling dekat dengan kompleks candi Wat Po. Tapi kami turun di Maharaj Pier. Lalu keluar dari dermaga melewati lorong kecil dan menemukan tempat parkir luas. Kami terus ke arah jalan raya dan berbelok ke kanan menyusuri para pedagang kaki lima. Ketika ada pertigaan kami menyebrang untuk menemukan pintu masuk Grand Palace. Kira-kira ada sekitar 500 meter kami berjalan kaki dari Maharaj Pier ke gerbang Grand Palace.

Banyak sekali rombongan turis dari berbagai macam negara. Kami membeli tiket untuk masuk Wat Phra Kaew dan Grand Palace dengan tarif 500 Bath.

Kompleks Grand Palace

Di dalam kompleks Grand Palace ini, kami berkeliling ke candi Wat Phra Kaew, lalu ada patung sejumlah Buddha. Di bagian tertentu kami tidak boleh memotret patung Buddha, dan melepaskan alas kaki ketika akan masuk ke ruangan. Karena lelah telah mengelilingi sejumlah tempat di Wat Phra Kaew kami duduk-duduk sebentar di pinggiran koridor yang agak sepi dari pengunjung. Kebanyakan patung-patung di sini berlapis emas sepuh.

Setelah puas keliling kompleks Grand Palace, kami keluar kompleks dan menuju Wat Pho. Tempatnya ada di belakang kompleks Grand Palace. Kira-kira 500 meter jalan kaki. Sampai di pertigaan, kami menemukan penjual es kelapa muda. Kami beli 35 Bath untuk es kelapa muda. Penjualnya ramah, dan memberikan tempat duduknya kepada kami untuk berteduh sebentar.

Masuk ke kompleks Wat Pho dengan membayar tiket 100 Bath dan dapat penukaran gratis air mineral Chang 300ml. Di dalam Wat Pho ada patung Buddha lagi tiduran. Selain itu ada juga patung Buddha lagi duduk besar sekali.

Setelah itu kami menuju Wat Arun. Keluar dari Wat Po menuju dermaga Tha Thien. Untuk menuju Wat Arun, kami menyebrang dengan Ferry dengan tarif 3 Bath. Sampai di kompleks Wat Arun, kami makan dulu dengan nasi goreng yang kami bawa dari Thong Lo. Di dekat kedai Walls ada tempat duduk nyaman jadi kami makan di situ untuk beberapa saat.

Menjelang pukul 15.00 cuaca mulai mendung, kami lantas kembali ke Tha Thien dan menunggu kapal untuk pulang ke BTS Saphan Thaksin. Hujan deras.

Beli Tiket Madaem Tussauds

Kami lanjutkan perjalanan dari BTS Saphan Thaksin ke BTS Siam. O ya saya mampir dulu ke Tourist Information Board di BTS Saphan Thaksin. Di tempat itu saya menanyakan tiket Siam Niramit, untuk pemesanan esok malam. Okay tiket Siam Niramit bayar 1200 Bath per orang. Naik BTS dan sampailah kami di BTS Siam. Kemudian ke arah Siam Discovery. Pada lantai dasar mall, kami menemukan tiket promo untuk masuk ke Madame Tussauds. Kami beli tiket seharga 320 Bath (diskon 20% dari 400 Bath). Di Madame Tussauds Bangkok, ada sekitar 90 figur patung lilin, di antaranya adalah Ir. Soekarno, Barrack & Michelle Obamma, artis-artis hollywood, dan banyak lagi. Setelah cukup puas, kami lanjut jalan-jalan ke Ma Boo Kro (mall MBK) tapi tidak beli apa-apa. Menjelang malam kami kembali menuju Thong Lo, dan ingin menikmati makan malam di Sukhumvit Soi 38. Di street food tersebut kami coba cicipi Sticky Rice, yakni makanan ketan putih yang dilumuri kuah santan dan mangga manis ... hmmm lezaat. O yaa kami sempat dilayani oleh penjual yang sudah kakek-kakek, wah orangnya gesit dan ramah .. dan dia ternyata bisa bilang "terima kasih".

 Cape seharian keliling Bangkok, akhirnya kami kembali ke guest house Padi Madi dan beristirahat dengan nyenyak.

Perjalanan selanjutnya untuk hari ke-3 jalan-jalan ke bangkok adalah ke Pasar Chatucak dan menonton Siam Niramit. Ikuti link berikut ini, atau kembali ke hari pertama jalan-jalan ke bangkok

Tips beli tiket murah untuk event di Bangkok :

• Madame Tussauds klik di sini


• Drama Spektakuler Siam Niramit klik di sini

Website Resmi : madame tussauds bangkok, siam niramit

Artikel sebelumnya:

1. Persiapan ke Bangkok
2. Hari Pertama jalan-jalan ke Bangkok : dinner cruise dengan loy nava
3. Hari Kedua jalan-jalan ke Bangkok : grand palace, emerald buddha, wat pho, wat arun
4. Hari Ketiga jalan-jalan ke Bangkok : ke pasar Chatuchak dan Siam Niramit
5. Hari Keempat sekitar hotel dan check out

Travel Exhibition : Toraja Expo in Jakarta

“Discovered” Tana Toraja and opened to the world from their long isolation only since the beginning of the last century, the Toraja today still adhere to their age-old beliefs, rituals and traditions, although many of her people are modernized or have embraced Christianity. Toraja is most well known for its elaborate funeral ceremonies that can take days and involve entire villages. These are not only moments for mourning but are moreover events to renew family ties and to ensure continued unity among villages and communities. One of the best sites to observe these unique traditional ways of life is at the Ke’te Kesu Village.

The mystifying beauty of Tana Toraja in South Sulawesi and all the wonders that lie within are going to be exposed in the first ever Toraja Expo, scheduled to take place from 10th to 12th May 2013 at the Jakarta International Exhibition Center, Jakarta.

The most iconic feature of Torajan culture obviously is the amazing cave cemeteries. On the walls of a steep hill, coffins are laid in cracks in the rocky face. Lifelike wooden sculptures or effigies complete with clothes stand in neat rows in hollowed out cliff faces, very much like windows and balconies of a house, representing the deceased who are buried within the rock. Among others, these unique rock cemeteries can be found at Londa.

Presented by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, the event will showcase various fascinating cultural attractions and traditional art performances of the Toraja ethnic group. The event will also highlight the legendary Torajan Coffee which has made worldwide reputation for centuries. Visitors will also be indulged with a wide range of selection of Toraja’s finest handicrafts and souvenirs.

Food and Hotel Indonesia 2013 Exhibition

Food and Hotel Indonesia 2013 will feature International exhibitors showcasing a full range of food and hospitality products including: Food and Drink (Beverages - Non Alcoholic, Confectionery, Fresh Produce, Gourmet Food, Seafood, Wines, Spirits & Beers, etc), Foodservice Equipment & Supplies (Bar & Coffee Equipment & Supplies, Food service Equipment, Chinaware/Glassware/Crystalware, etc), Bakery Equipment & Ingredients (Bakery & Confectionery Equipment, Pizza Equipment & Supplies, etc), Hospitality Interiors (Furnishing & Fixtures, Guest Amenities, Lighting & Accessories, etc), and many more.

Entering its 12th edition, the international Hotel, Catering Equipment, Food and Drink Exhibition will feature some of the best accommodation choices and a wide range of meals and dining options throughout Indonesia. Held annually, Jakarta and Bali take turns hosting this event: Jakarta holds this on odd years and Bali on even years.

Food and Hotels are among the two most essential needs in travel. Presenting the best of both in an elaborate exhibition, the Food and Hotel Indonesia 2013 will take place from 10th to 13th April 2013 at the Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran, Jakarta.

This year, approximately 1,421 participants will join the exhibition. Aside from Indonesia, participating business for the event will come from 45 countries including U.S.A, Australia, Brazil, Italy, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, and Thailand.

The event will also be punctuated with programs that include the 3rd Indonesia Barista Competition, the 9th Indonesia Salon Culinaire, Wine Master Classes, Coffee Seminar and Workshop, Food Safety Seminar , and a Halal Food Symposium. Book now for Food and Hotel Indonesia Exhibition 2013 Hotel.

More Information available at : www.foodhotelindonesia.com

Jalan Jalan Ke Bangkok Hari Pertama : dinner cruise dengan loy nava

Kami berangkat dari Terminal 3 Soekarno Hatta dengan maskapai TigerAirways (Mandala) pada pukul 07.20 14 Maret 2013. Antrian checkin sudah memanjang dari pukul 6 pagi. Di pesawat, kami dibagikan kartu isian imigrasi - kedatangan dan keberangkatan. Nah itulah gunanya pulpen di bawa, bukan hanya baju aja! Selama sekitar 3 jam mengudara di pesawat akhirnya tiba di Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Thailand pukul 10.30. Bandara Suvarnabhumi sangat megah dan kami melangkahkan kaki menuju ke bagian imigrasi dan suasana antrian agak sepi. Tak sampai 5 menit paspor sudah distempel dan kami diberikan potongan kartu keberangkatan untuk disimpan ketika nanti akan pulang kembali ke Jakarta. Kami segera EXIT dan mencari kereta bandara atau Airport Link (Train to the City). O ya di bandara Suvarnabhumi konter tempat penukaran uang banyak sekali dan rate-nya sama ditiap-tiap konter.

Airport Link ternyata ada di basement 2. Lalu kami ke konter pembelian tiket, tempatnya agak mojok sebelum palang buka-tutup ke stasiun. Kami tinggal bilang "Two ticket city link to Phaya Thai". Bayar 1000 Bath dikembalikan pecahan 100 Bath sebanyak 9 lembar dan 1 koin 10 Bath. Per orang 45 Bath menuju Phaya Thai. Oke kami diberikan koin plastik untuk masuk ke stasiun. Lalu koin plastik ini kami tap/tempelkan di pintu dan palang akan terbuka. Silakan masuk. Simpan koin plastik ini untuk nanti dimasukkan ketika akan keluar stasiun.

Airport Link akan tiba setiap 15 menit sekali dan berhenti di setiap stasiun. Wah keretanya bersih dan nyaman walaupun di luar cuaca sangat terik, perjalanan dari Suvarnabhumi ke Phaya Thai hampir membuat mata ini mengantuk. Sampai di Phaya Thai 30 menit. Keluar stasiun cukup masukkan koin plastik tadi dan palang akan terbuka. Cukup jalan kaki ke arah stasiun BTS Phaya Thai. Luas sekali tempatnya dan nyaman bagi yang bawa koper dengan roda. Karena panas, kami mampir dulu di konter McD beli air mineral, beli 2 seharga 30 Bath.

Sebelum naik BTS, kita lihat dulu stasiun yang akan tuju. Untuk stasiun Phaya Thai bisa beli tiket dengan pecahan kertas 20, 100 Bath. Saya tinggal pencet saja English pada layar mesin tiket, lalu pilih stasiun Thong Lo, nanti ada ongkos tiketnya (35 Bath), saya masukkan pecahan 100 Bath, maka akan keluar deh kembalian dan kartu tiketnya. Masukkan kartu tiket ini ke pintu palang, lalu ambil lagi, simpan untuk keluar di stasiun tujuan.

Sampai di BTS Thong Lo, kami segera menuju Padi Madi Guest House. Siang itu sekitar pukul 13.00 kami tiba dan berjumpa dengan Fred (orang bule yang bertugas sebagai penerima tamu). Mungkin si Fred ini pemilik guest house tersebut. Okay kami check in dan diberikan kunci di kamar paling depan. Untuk menuju kamar harus naik tangga. Jadi agak repot bila banyak koper. Ruangannya sederhana dan terkesan agak kusam. Tapi no problem kami hanya numpang tidur aja kok.

Sorenya sekitar pukul 16.30 kami dijemput oleh staf Loy Nava Dinner Cruise. Kami naik menggunakan mobil kia travello dan mulailah menjelajahi pusat kota bangkok di sore hari yang macet. Saat itu pak sopir juga menjemput tamu yang lain di daerah sekitar Asoke. Menjelang pukul 18.00 akhirnya kami tiba di Si Phraya Pier tempat dermaga untuk wisata dinner cruise. Di sini kami sudah ditunggu oleh staf Loy Nava dan menanyakan nama saya lalu menunjukkan daftar tamu pada iPad-nya. Ok nama saya ada di iPad tersebut dan naiklah kami ke kapal rice barge.

Kapal merapat dan menunggu beberapa tamu. Ada sekitar 16 orang tamu pada kamis sore itu. Selanjutnya mulailah kapal berlayar menyusuri sungai Chao Phraya. Kami disuguhi makanan pembuka. Lalu diberikan daftar menu minuman (tips: sebaiknya tak perlu pesan minuman, karena dapat minum teh dan air putih kok. Selain minum teh/air putih, musti bayar). Sambil menyantap makanan kami disuguhi musik dan tarian klasik Thailand.



Setelah puas berlayar menyusuri sungai Chao Phraya, kami kembali ke Si Phraya Pier. Seharusnya kami tunggu untuk diantar kembali ke hotel oleh pak sopir yang tadi sore. Namun karena saya tidak ketemu sopirnya, maka manager Loy Nava mencarikan taksi untuk kami dan FREE kata pak manager. Wah sungguh pelayanan yang memuaskan. Saya senang sekali, baru pertama kali ke Bangkok dan pelayanan terhadap turis sungguh memuaskan!

Tunggu artikel berikutnya di Jalan-jalan ke Bangkok Hari Kedua

1. Persiapan ke Bangkok
2. Hari Pertama jalan-jalan ke Bangkok : dinner cruise dengan loy nava
3. Hari Kedua jalan-jalan ke Bangkok : grand palace, emerald buddha, wat pho, wat arun
4. Hari Ketiga jalan-jalan ke Bangkok : ke pasar Chatuchak dan Siam Niramit
5. Hari Keempat sekitar hotel dan check out

Corporate Meeting and Incentive Travel Mart 1-4th May 2013, Semarang Indonesia

In 1st-4th May 2013 entering its 6th edition, the presentation will involve Buyers from over 100 companies, that are national and international corporate clients of Bank Danamon American Express, to have interaction with Indonesian sellers who are providers of meetings and incentive travel services. Among international representatives are the types from Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, India, and China. Case is projected to draw over 250 participants.

Following your success of this past year’s edition in Medan, North Sumatra, this holiday season the Indonesia Corporate Meeting and Incentive Travel Mart (ICMITM) 2013 is going to be held over again from 1st to 4th May 2013 in Semarang, the charming capital city of Central Java, The international business travel mart requires place in the Crown Hotel, Semarang.

The event will coincide with the anniversary of Semarang city which falls on 2nd May 2013. Aside from a welcoming gala dinner hosted from the government of Central Java, participants may also be assigned the colorful “Semarang Night Carnival” which will be held on 3rd May 2013. For the final day's 4th May, participants is likewise delivered to places of interest around Semarang within a City Tour Program.

The annual event is organized because of the Ministry of Tourism and inventive Economy in cooperation with Bank Danamon American Express Corporation as well as the local governments of Central Java and Semarang. The event is also aimed to establish Semarang as being a place to go for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions at national and international level.

Much more information at: http://icmitm.net/

Persiapan Jalan Jalan Ke Bangkok 4 Hari 3 Malam Puas

Ini pertama kalinya saya dan istri jalan-jalan ke Bangkok sendiri tanpa tour guide. Jadi bisa lebih santai dan hemat. Tentu saja kami riset dulu bila ingin jalan sendiri ke Bangkok, Thailand. Persiapan yang diperlukan adalah:

• Paspor (Paspor yang masih berlaku minimal 6 bulan pada hari keberangkatan)


• Tiket pesawat


• Voucher Hotel


• Voucher Event


• Mata uang Dollar Amerika dan Bath Thailand


• Info-info bagaimana naik BTS, MRT, Airport Link, dan Boat


• Pulpen dan Notes


• Kamera, Topi (Bangkok di bulan maret-juni cuacanya panas)

Kami berangkat pada tanggal 14 Maret 2013 dan kembali ke Jakarta tanggal 17 Maret 2013. Kebetulan sekali ada penawaran dari TigerAirways (Mandala) Beli 1 Gratis 1, jadi saya pesan 2 tiket pesawat dengan ongkos sekitar 2,4 juta rupiah pada tanggal 31 Januari 2013.

Setelah tiket pesawat, kami coba booking hotel via agoda. Karena belum pernah tahu ibukota Bangkok seperti apa, maka yang kami cari pertama kali adalah hotel yang dekat dengan BTS atau MRT. Kami survei beberapa hotel dari agoda maupun tripadvisor. Pilihan pertama kami jatuh pada losmen (guest house) di daerah Thong Lo, Sukhumvit yakni Padi Madi Guest House. Kami booking untuk 2 malam. Kemudian booking Unico Premier Metrolink, di daerah Makassan, untuk 1 malam.

Oya cara survei secara virtual seperti apa kota bangkok bisa melihat di google maps, nah ketik bangkok thailand. Kalao ada icon orang berwarna kuning keemasan, silakan geser dan letakkan di jalan yang diinginkan. Nanti akan muncul deh google street seperti gambar seperti ini.

Di Bangkok, tempat wisata yang wajib dikunjungi adalah Grand Palace, Emerald Budha, Wat Po, dan Wat Arun. Lokasi tempat ini berdekatan. Selain itu ada tempat lain yakni patung lilin di Madame Tussauds di dalam mall Siam Discovery dan tempat belanja Ma Boon Krong (MBK) Mall.

Untuk kegiatan malam, kami coba dinner cruise di sungai Chao Phraya dan menonton atraksi Siam Niramit.

Tiket dinner cruise kalau beli di loynava.com lumayan mahal, bisa 1600 Bath per orang. Saya coba beli tiket murah secara online di http://www.hotels2thailand.com/bangkok-day-trips/loy-nava-dinner-cruises.asp dan jatuhnya untuk berdua sekitar 2.631 Bath. Jadi per orang hemat 300 Bath! Hebatnya lagi si hotel2thailand ini, ketika saya mau booking untuk tanggal 14 Maret 2013 via web sudah tidak bisa (saya mau booking pada tanggal 13 Maret, 1 hari sebelum berangkat). Namun ketika saya kontak via email, akhirnya saya bisa melakukan pembayaran dari link yang disediakan via email menggunakan PayPal!


Begitu pula dengan tiket Siam Niramit lebih murah di hotels2thailand.com, hemat 300 Bath! Kalo beli di tempat pertunjukan seharga 1.500 Bath. Beli di http://www.hotels2thailand.com/bangkok-show-event/siam-niramit-bangkok.asp cuma 1.200 Bath per orang.

Oke berangkat! ke Jalan-jalan ke Bangkok 4 Hari 3 Malam Puas Bagian 1

Index Artikel :

1. Persiapan ke Bangkok


2. Hari Pertama jalan-jalan ke Bangkok : dinner cruise dengan loy nava


3. Hari Kedua jalan-jalan ke Bangkok : grand palace, emerald buddha, wat pho, wat arun


4. Hari Ketiga jalan-jalan ke Bangkok : ke pasar Chatuchak dan Siam Niramit


5. Hari Keempat sekitar hotel dan check out

Batik, Fashion Garments & Embroideries in Jakarta INACRAFT 2013 Trade Fair

From the first INACRAFT in April 1999 through the particular thirteenth, INACRAFT has developed its own character as the right showcase to promote handicraft products for entrepreneurs, exporters, tradesmen from Indonesia and handicraft producing countries within Asia. Furthermore, INACRAFT is well known by domestic and overseas customers as a “must visit” exhibition to obtain high good quality and favorite handicraft products.



The event will present various products from numerous provinces of the Indonesian Archipelago, including Central Java, East Java, West Java, Yogyakarta, Bali, Papua, and other provinces from Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi. Returning
for its 15th release, the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of gifts, housewares, and handicrafts in Indonesia and South East Parts of asia: INACRAFT 2013 Trade Fair will be held from twenty-fourth to 28th April 2012 at the Jakarta Convention Heart, Jakarta.

INACRAFT 2013 is going to be participated by over 1,800 small and medium organizations in approximately 1,222 booths covering a total area of 24,080 square meters. The event is divided into 2 segments: Trade Days which focus on the Organization to Business aspect, and Public Days which is an open trade fair for the public. The opening hours for your event are from 10.00 am to 09.double zero pm, Western Indonesia Time.

A wide selection of products and other items of various shapes, sizes and hues will be showcased in this massive exhibition. The cubicles in the main lobby and the plenary hall associated with JCC will feature Gift items, Housewares & Home/Garden Adornments, Toys & Games, and various types of crafts. An assortment of fashion products including Batik, Fashion Garments& Embroideries, and an extensive selection of Accessories will be presented in Hall & Lobby A, Hall & Lobby B and in the Cendrawasih Hall.

Held annually for over a decade since 1999, INACRAFT has proven itself as the most significant celebration where craftsmen and artisans all across the archipelago existing their finest artworks. The event has been acknowledged because the perfect arena where suppliers, distributors, policy makers, and clients gather for the development of Indonesia’s handicraft market sectors. INACRAFT has also gained recognition both from the nationwide and international markets who seek fine quality products.

Book now for hotel in Jakarta INACRAFT Event!

INACRAFT official website: www.inacraft.co.id

Annual Diving and Adventure Show : DEEP and EXTREME Indonesia 2013

Since the first DEEP Indonesia was held in 2007, the show has represented all underwater and ocean related activities in Indonesia showcasing diving, adventure travel and water sports industries. At the 3rd DEEP Indonesia in 2009, the first EXTREME Indonesia was introduced and held concurrently with the DEEP Indonesia show to extend and combine the adventure market demand. It was designed in particular to cater to the industry as well as to communities within the outdoor adventure activities, travel and extreme sports. In time, EXTREME Indonesia had been firmly associated with eco-based tourism.

The largest annual diving, adventure travel and water sports exhibition in Indonesia is back this year with Deep and Extreme Indonesia 2013 being staged again on 4th to 7th April 2013 at Hall A,Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta.

The first day, or day one, is distinctly marked as Trade Show day and will be set aside exclusively for trade visitors and media representatives with free privileges to attend several sets of programs including official opening by Indonesian Minister, buyers’ sellers meeting, press gathering and conferences and other official programs.



DEEP and EXTREME Indonesia 2013 exhibition will occupy an exhibition space of 4,000 sq. meters, expecting to host more than 150 exhibiting companies ranging from dive and adventure equipment, tourism destinations, to supporting companies for the industry. In this 7th edition, the event is targeting a total of 20,000 visitors during the four-day show.

DEEP and EXTREME Indonesia is now recognized as one of the most important events in the region and is highly recommended by the diving and related industries involved in the marine and eco tourism businesses. It is considered an important event for all related key-players in the region especially in Asia and Oceania. The show has provided opportunities for all involved business players to grab position in the market directly, to expose their business brands to a targeted and massive 10 million Jakarta audience and more than 200 millions Indonesian population. Book Hotel for DEEP and EXTREME Indonesia 2013 Now!

http://www.deepandextremeindonesia.com/2013/

“Bandoeng Laoetan Onthel” The International Classic Bicycles Festival

From 23rd to 24th March 2013, Bandung,  capital of West Java can become an ocean of pedals and wheels as 1000s of antique bicycles gather to the “Bandoeng Laoetan Onthel” The International Classic Bicycles Festival.

Days gone by Bandoeng Laoetan Onthell 2010 was attended by over 5.000 “Onthelists” from throughout the archipelago and abroad. In 2010, the number is anticipated to grow searching for everyone is taking a desire for classical bicycles. Held one time in 36 months, the big event is perhaps something that you cannot afford to miss.

While using old Bahasa Indonesia spelling for that title on the event to complement the classic ambience from the festival, “Bandoeng Laoetan Onthel” literally means: Bandung, the Ocean of Classic Bicycles. The triennial event will showcase an enormous variety of classic bicycles from through out Indonesia and abroad. As with previous festivals in 2007 and 2010, this year’s festivities may also be highlighted which has a amount of activities for example classic bicycles freestyle race, city tour and parade, entertainment stages, and various traditional Sundanese art performances.

Besides participated by numerous classic bikers clubs from all over Indonesia, the event will also be attended by classic bicycles collectors and experts Andre Koopmans, Jos Rietveld, and Theo de Kogel on the Netherlands, Colin Kirsch on the Uk, plus the entourage of Kelab Basikal Tua Classic Bicycles Club from Malaysia.

Presented and arranged by Paguyuban Sapedah Baheula Bandoeng West Java Indonesia (Classic Bicycles Association of Bandung, West Java, Indonesia) the big event isn't just intended to be a gathering arena where classic bike enthusiasts from everywhere in the archipelago can meet and interact, but the event moreover aims to advertise cycling being a lifestyle for your average man or woman. In the an entire world of modern transport filled and automobiles that emit many pollutions, bicycles are viewed as since the perfect mode of transportation that aren't only eco-friendly but additionally promote health.

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Indonesia Hospitality & Tourism Investment Conference 2013

Indonesia Hospitality and Tourism Investment Conference 2013 will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place, Jakarta from 7th to 8th May 2013.

The primary edition of the many for the a long time, the

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, promises a fantastic conference for delegates to obtain market insights, seek work at home opportunities and ideas, showcase products, together with to touch base with CEOs and leaders important for one's destiny of hospitality and tourism related businesses. The presentation will provide a wonderful opportunity for each of the investors and stakeholders of hospitality industry including hotel owners, hotel management companies, government departments, equity investors, bankers, financers, legal advisors, real estate developers, architects/designers and planners, and professional advisors (Consultants and suppliers) to convene and prepare a beneficial network.

The program will feature decision-makers and senior executives within the tourism and lodging sector from the two private and public sector with an intention in Indonesia, the hottest investment market in Southeast Asia. Throughout the conference, delegates can get to understand about the latest industry trends and best practices as well as meet and greet industry movers and shakers.

Among a few of the highlighted issues in the conference are:

• Hotel and Tourism Investment Opportunities within the World's Largest Archipelago


• Insights on Exponential Growth Opportunities on your Companies


• Spotting the Market Trends and Capitalise for the Untapped Domestic Markets


• Options for Financing (Domestic and International) for the Investments and Developments


• Ways a Hotel Owner or Developer could Optimise Hotel Profitability and Investment Returns


• Learn the Tourism Master Plans and Secure Strategic Market Position

IHT is organized by HVS (initially often known as Hospitality Valuation Services), the key hospitality investment consulting firm globally and co-hosted through the Ministry of Tourism and inventive Economy and also the Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM). Key Patron Supporters of IHT are Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Germany Austria and Switzerland Committee (KIKJAS), the Indonesia Tourism Promotion Board as well as the Indonesia Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI).

 

Containing more natural resource and experiencing a period of dynamic economic progress, Indonesia is usually a market not to ever be missed. Tourism arrival is predicted to boost from the current 250 million to a estimated 400 million by 2022, reflecting around 5 % annual growth. An additional 100,000 guestrooms will be required, translating to a estimated 700 to 800 hotels for being integrated your next decade, creating tremendous opportunities for developers, investors, financiers, hotel management groups, airlines companies, travel agencies, consultancies and also other stakeholders. Given these golden the possiblility to spend money on Indonesia’s hospitality and Tourism industries, the 2-day event seriously isn't to get missed as both a yearly networking and educational platform.

See you in Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place, Jakarta from 7th to 8th May 2013.

Details available at: www.indonesiahospitalityconference.com

The Hospitality Investment World (HIW) Indonesia 2013

The Hospitality Investment World (HIW) Indonesia 2013 brings together investors, property developers and hospitality operators to talk about tourism owning a home strategies aimed at capitalizing on the robust economic growth and political stability inside Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy. Through the entire conference, investors will probably be seeking to help organizations overcome their particular challenges, enhance, develop and implement their new tactics.

Case will feature many of the most prominent hospitality figures in your neighborhood including: Ghaurav Bhushan, Accor’s Chief Development & Investment Officer Asia Hawaiian; Budi Tirtawisata, Group CEO Panorama Group; Mark A Edleson, President Alila Hotels&Resorts; Marc Steinmeiyer, President Director Tauzia Hotel Operations; Abid Butt, Ceo Indian banyan Hotels&Resorts; John Berndt, Manager of Potato Head Team Indonesia; Erastus Radjimin, Chief operating officer Artotel Indonesia; and Bob East, Chief operating officer Mantra Group.

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The convention will target several issues, including:

• Figuring out new tourism destinations and hotel investment opportunities within Indonesia


• Capturing value-aware domestic travelers for the overall design and limited service sector


• Optimizing distribution channels to improve online exposure and boost share of the market


• Leveraging business intelligence in order to optimize revenue management forecasts and pricing decision making


• Building eco-friendly resorts at an optimal expense


• How to attract lenders’ interest and protected funding for development or perhaps acquisition financing


• Do you have still opportunities for first time hotel developments in Bali?


• Rise of design and style driven Indonesia hotel makes


• Improving profitability in spa operations in hotels and resorts


• Indonesia’s secondary and also tertiary cities – where are classified as the growth opportunities and prospective risks


• Expanding air connection throughout Indonesia to improve tourism

From 18th to 20th March 2013, the 2nd Annual Hospitality Investment World Indonesia will be held at the Pullman Central Park, Jakarta.

APEC Indonesia CEO Summit 2013 Chair

 

The APEC CEO Summit 2013 will take place on 5-7 October in Bali, Indonesia. The Summit venue in Bali will be announced at a later time. It is a great honour for Indonesia to once again play host to APEC. The Summit takes place 19 years on from the Bogor Goals, in a world of increasing uncertainty, yet at a time where emerging Indonesia enjoys unprecedented economic and political stability. Our Summit's theme of 'Towards Resilience and Growth: Reshaping Priorities for Global Economy' aims to provide a platform to engage in enriching strategic discussions to chart a new way forward. This time of challenge should bring our economies together to discuss how to increase trade and investment flows and achieve the aim of shared development and common prosperity. The Summit will feature the APEC Leaders - several will be new or newly elected, CEOs of global corporations and innovative thinkers in an interactive engaging format. We seek your views on strengthening and sustaining the global economy and taking part in mapping out the future direction of our region. We also invite you to enjoy the island of Bali, but more importantly to discover Indonesia and the abundant opportunities that our economy on the rise presents. In 20 years' time we are projected to be the 7th largest economy in the world, so make it your goal to join us at the APEC CEO Summit 2013. Looking forward to welcoming you in Bali!

The key highlights?

• Beautiful Bali, an island paradise steeped in history, boasting crystal blue water and some of the world's finest flora and fauna.


• The most important business event for the Asia-Pacific. A unique platform to reach out and engage in dialogue that brings together the Presidents and Prime Ministers of the Asia-Pacific with global business and thought leaders.


• The theme of 'Towards Resilience and Growth: Reshaping Priorities for Global Economy', addresses the pressing concerns of business and seeks how to achieve inclusive sustainable growth for all APEC economies in an engaging interactive format.


• Over 1000 business delegates from across the Asia Pacific attending, providing extensive networking opportunities with senior delegations in particular from China, the USA, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia and Indonesia.


• The new or newly re-elected leadership of China, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, and the USA will address the Summit delegates with their latest views and economic policies.


• Indonesia, a vibrant democracy enjoying economic stability and home of the Bogor Goals.

For more information visit www.apec2013ceosummit.com