Macau Fisherman’s Wharf 澳门渔人码头 – Macau, China

        On our way to go back to Guangzhou, all of a sudden a very special structure in a shape of a black granite volcano caught my attention. Then I summoned my friends to get off the bus and explored the site. I thought it was a fishing location, but it was an amusement park named Fisherman’s Wharf. The admission to the park was free so we just got in without hesitation.         ...

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Museum of Sacred Art and Crypt 天主教艺术博物馆 – Macau, China

        Just several steps from the entrance gate of the Ruins of St. Paul, I found a museum called the Museum of Sacred Art and Crypt. Situated at the inner side of the ruins complex, the museum is a commemoration to the sacrifices of the Japanese and Vietnamese martyrs in spreading the gospel of the true salvation in Christ Jesus. I believe those people were not only memorable on earth but also in heaven. Since...

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Ruins of St. Paul 大三巴牌坊 – Macau, China

            Being a foreign student overseas is really a fun thing. Firstly, I can stay in that country for a long time because of the student visa, and secondly, I can use my free time to explore the interesting places. Studying in China for one year has given me numerous adventure experiences. During my second semester in Guangzhou just several weeks before my returning to Indonesia, my friends...

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Getting to know Lombok personally

          Lombok is not only famous for its pristine beaches and stunning natural view, but it is also acknowledged for its inhabitants who until present still faithfully maintain their traditional culture.         If you travel to Desa Sade in Lombok, don't miss the precious opportunity to interact with the friendly native inhabitants of Lombok called Sasak people who make up two-third of the total population aside from the Balinese people dwelling there since...

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Experience the Natural Treasures of Lombok – a heaven on earth

          Exhausted with the bustling and thriving of a city life, you might want to find a getaway to relax yourself. If you are in search for serenity and natural beauty, Lombok Island is the perfect destination. Easily reached from Bali via 25-minute flight or six-hour ferry voyage, you could be in one of the most beautiful natural resorts in Indonesia.        Compared...

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Wake up!!! This life is short

        Beberapa waktu ini Tuhan terus mengingatkan kepada saya tentang arti hidup manusia di dunia yang fana ini. Kebanyakan dari kita karena kesibukan sehari-hari mungkin tidak sempat atau lupa untuk merenungkan makna hidup ini yang sesungguhnya. Firman Tuhan berkata bahwa dunia ini hanyalah tempat sementara untuk manusia dan manusia hanyalah seseorang asing di dunia ini seperti yang tertulis dalam Ibrani 11:13 "Dalam iman mereka semua ini telah mati sebagai orang-orang yang tidak memperoleh apa yang dijanjikan...

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Meridian View Center 地王大厦– Shenzhen, China

        In the early evening around 6 pm, we set off from Splendid China Folk Village to go to our dream place, Di Wang Da Sha. Joe and I wanted to know what kind of place it is and how it looks like because we did not want to see it only in the movie. Honestly, we had no idea where the building was, so we had to ask for directions. We wanted to find if the building was real, not only a movie fantasy. I was excited...

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Splendid China Folk Village 锦绣中华民俗村 – Shenzhen, China

        Do you believe you can actually visit the largest country in the world, China, within only one day? Yes, indeed you can. Let’s find the answer here. Watching Asian drama movies, mainly Chinese movies, has always been my favorite. Driven by the romantic Chinese movie, “Rainbow Sweetheart” featuring Jimmy Lin as the main actor, we were eager to find the building where most of the movie scenes take place,...

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Fairy Lake Botanical Garden 仙湖植物园 – Shenzhen, China

         Before going back to Guangzhou, Farida and I spared some time to visit a site we found on the map called Fairy Lake Botanical Garden. Since we did not understand how to get there by MTR, we took a taxi. We arrived at the garden quite late around 3 pm. The admission fee was RMB 20. We then rushed into it to see what was inside. ...

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Lotus Hill Park 莲花山公园 – Shenzhen, China

         On my second day in Shenzhen after we visited the Honey Lake Resort, Farida and I continued our exploration of the city to a new site called Lotus Hill Park or also referred to as Lian Hua Shan Park. We knew the site from the tourist map. However, we did not understand how to reach there by MTR or bus so we took a cab. The cab fee from the Honey Lake Resort to the park cost around RMB 45, quite...

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Window of the World 世界之窗 – Shenzhen, China

        Shenzhen is well known for its industries and economic development. Due to the strong influence from its neighbor, Hong Kong, the city ranks the third place of the three most developed cities in China after Shanghai and Guangzhou. As the Special Economic Zone of China, Shenzhen now has grown into a thriving big city with many skyscrapers. It is also an industrial city where countless of items are manufactured...

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Xiaomeisha Beach 小梅沙海滩 – Shenzhen, China

         My friends, I have finished talking about places I have visited in Hong Kong. Now, let’s follow me to explore Shenzhen, one of the busiest port cities in China that is located on the Pearl River Delta. The first time I visited Shenzhen was summer 2009 when my church friends asked me to join them in a tour to a beach in Shenzhen called Xiaomeisha. Initially, they decided to have this trip to gather...

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Hong Kong Disneyland 香港迪士尼乐园 – Hong Kong, China

        Hong Kong is almost identical with Disneyland. Almost everyone who visits Hong Kong will always put it on the first list of their travel plan. Is Disneyland that attractive? What does it have that people would love going there despite the pricey entrance fee? Mmh... I was trying to figure it out during my second visit to Hong Kong. This time I went with my mom and boyfriend. My mom always heard from her...

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Golden Bauhinia Square 金紫荆广场 – Hong Kong, China

        Every time I visited Hong Kong, I always grabbed the free travel guides provided at the immigration entrance. The book mentioned that one of the tourist attractions in Hong Kong is the Golden Bauhinia Square. Since I had not visited the site during my first visit there, I was determined to go there on my second visit. I asked my mom and boyfriend to go there. We asked for directions and took the MTR to...

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St. John’s Cathedral 圣约翰座堂 – Hong Kong, China

        Going to church is always a pleasant thing to do for me because I like to be in God’s house and dwell in His presence. His presence is just like a heaven to me. Whenever I have problems, a visit to church will always refresh me. So, if you are facing life difficulties and looking for a place that can take your burdens away, do not go anywhere but church. There you will experience God’s love and help....

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Sampan Ride on Aberdeen Harbor – Hong Kong, China

        After visiting the Repulse Bay, we continued our Big Bus Tour to the Aberdeen Harbor. The bus dropped us at the Aberdeen station and then we were soon welcome by a Chinese guy. Then an old lady of 70 years old also approached us and ordered that guy to prepare his sampan. While he was turning on the boat machine, the lady asked us to show our sampan ride ticket. I just found out that she was the owner...

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Repulse Bay 浅水湾 – Hong Kong, China

        Are you a beach person? I am not, but I love natural views. Visiting a beach in summer is not a good idea for me because I get tanned easily and I hate being tanned. But, thank God, when I visited one of the most famous beaches in Hong Kong, the Repulse Bay, the weather was friendly. The sun was shining softly. Continuing our Big Bus Tour, we stopped at the Repulse Bay. The beach is a beautiful white-sand...

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Big Bus Tour – Hong Kong, China

        Just like what the name means, the fragrant harbour, Hong Kong indeed is a beautiful city of harbour surrounded by seas and ships. Hong Kong has always been one of the most favorite destinations in Asia and tourists usually travel via Hong Kong before visiting the Mainland China or other countries. It was in the afternoon that I and family decided to take Ferry to cross Central to Tsim Sha Tsui. It was...

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Ladies Market 女人街 – Hong Kong, China

        Visiting Hong Kong has always been a fascinating thing for me. I love the city very much. To me, Hong Kong is a never-sleeping small city. I really enjoy walking along the pavements just to see people passing by, bargaining things, making performance and doing other things. The night view there is really unique and I really love it. Most of the stores are open until midnight, which is a rare view in China....

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Nan Lian Garden 南莲园池 – Hong Kong, China

        On the last day of my stay in Hong Kong, Michelle’s aunt took us to visit a remarkable garden in the middle of the Kowloon city, called Nan Lian Garden or “Southern Lotus”. We took MTR, got off at Diamond Hill station and then took Exit C2. The admission to the garden is free and it is open from 7am to 9pm. It is said that the garden is packed with tourists on weekends, so it is better to visit it on...

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Ocean Park 香港海洋公园 – Hong Kong, China

        When I was a little child, my parents took me to visit a marine conservation “Sea World” at Jakarta, Indonesia. At that time, I was amazed to know I was surrounded by many fish starting from the small to the huge ones swimming all over me in a gigantic glass aquarium. I always thought that the one in Jakarta was the most beautiful marine conservation in the world. However, I made up my mind once I visited...

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