China - Day 2 at JianShui & Yuanyang

The hotel that we stayed last night.



Having local breakfast with the noodles that looks like Thai vermicelli (ขนมจีน).






Visit the Private Garden of the Zhu Family.

From Jianshui Scenic Region : The Private Garden of the Zhu Family lies in Jianshui Street, Jianshui county, has a total area of 20,000 square meters and a floor space of 5,000 square meters, This grand complex is a typical local residence with distinctive features .As it was built by Zhu Chaoying and his brother in the late Qing Dynasty, it got the name "the Private Garden of the Zhu Family ".





We then visit the Zhang Village or TuanShuan Village.


Playing cards.


Some people believes that smoking through the water is safer. No comment!!


Lunch

After lunch we drive to the view point to see the sun set at the Terraced Fields in Yuanyang county. One of the good place for the sunset is at Lao Huzui(Tiger Mouth).

Terraced Fields In Yuanyang
The Ailao Mountain Range is a branch of the Yunling Mountains. The Hani and Yi ethnic groups live on the mountain sides. Their terraced fields are one of the most inspiring scenes in southern Yunnan. They resemble silver ladders, stretching from the foot of the mountains right to the top.

China - Day 1 at JianShui

About 10 days before year end, Khun Nat and I decide to visit and count down in Yunnan, China. But since a lot of people want to spend their holidays traveling too, the airline tickets is our biggest problem to overcome: some airline doesn’t even allow a passenger to waitlist. More thing to consider is to find a tour program that fits with our list and a minimum number of tour member (4 members to be required) for a private group. Finally, everything is settled by 3 days before the departure date.

We arrive in Kunming, meet with Khun Wichai, our guide at the airport and then head to Jianshui county.


Dinner


Our car in front of the show house




Dance Show

FromYunnan Travel Guide
Yunnan (Beautiful Clouds in the South) Province is the most southwest region of China bordering the countries of Vietnam, Laos, and Burma. Yunnan province has 128 cities and counties, among which there are 29 ethnic minority autonomous counties.

P. Vor's Farewell

Treasury wishes Pe Vor a very happy and enjoyable life after retirement.

Aksra Hoon Lakorn Lek

Having dinner at Ramayana Restaurant before watching the “Aksra Hoon Lakorn Lek” at King Power Complex with my mom.

Details of the show

TISCO New Year Party

TISCO New Year Party is held at Bangkok Convention Centre, Central Plaza. The theme for this year is "TISCO Fantastic Blue Cool Christmas". This year is the last year that the whole group can get together since the number of staffs is increasing and it would be hard to find a place to accomodate all of us.




ETC Band.


"The Innocent Band"??? leaded by Oan (Khun Apichart - HR).


A grop of dancers from Korea??? In the picture - Pe Norm, Khun Sakchai and Khun Jack - Saharat.


Pe Norm get Baht 20 tip from K.Suthas for his excellent dance???


We have real "Mai - Charoenpura" singer to entertain us tonight.


Enjoy the night together.

Farewell Lunch to P. Hut

A farewell lunch to P. Hut (Khun Orathai) at Anna Cafe.

SV Alumni Gathering

My school, Satrividhaya, holds an annual alumni party at school. At present, Pe Jum (Khun Sasinee Phattiyakul) is the chairperson of the Alumni.


The performance from our retired teachers.


My classmate of Year 2521.

TISCO Once a year Party

This year Function heads host a gathering new year party at Sukhothai Hotel.

IT team


Khun Kai (Maliwan) is exciting with her lucky drawing to receive the gold from K. Suthas.



The guy singer team.

Southern Vietnam - Day 6

Flying from Dalat to HCM takes about 45 minutes. After depositing our bags, we take a bus to the city (apart from its cheaper is also to avoid the overcharged taxi - Lesson learned).

Our first stop is at Ho Chi Minh City Hall and the statue of Bac Ho

We plan to just take a look at some of the famous places and shop some souvenir at the market before heading back to the airport in the afternoon. But I end up spend all my money at this shop (borrow some from my brother) – the embroidery shop.

Municipal Theatre

Wanna buy some LV in Vietnam???



One of the historic hotels – Rex Hotel which was home to US Army officers throughout the American War and was even attacked by the Viet Cong at one stage.

Notre-Dame Cathedral :
Built between 1877 and 1883, Notre Dame Cathedral is set in the heart of HCMC's government quarter. The cathedral faces Ð Dong Khoi. It is neo-Romanesque with two 40m-high square towers tipped with iron spires, which dominate the city's skyline.





City Post Office

Our lunch on the sidewalk shophouse.

Then Our last change to clean up the Vietnamese money is at Ben Thanh Market. Although, we don’t succeed in that mission since the weather is so hot and the market is bustle with both tourists and sellers.
From Lonely Planet :

This market and its surrounding streets make up one of the city's liveliest areas. Everything that's commonly eaten, worn or used by the Saigonese is available here: vegetables, meats, spices, sweets, tobacco, clothing, household items, hardware and so forth. There's also a healthy selection of souvenir-worthy items.

And that should be all for my trip.