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Category: China’s City of Culture – Nanjing

Nanjing Fuzimiao

Posted on December 12, 2016December 12, 2016 By sweet surrender No Comments on Nanjing Fuzimiao


Fuzimiao in Nanjing is one of the tourist attractions in Nanjing. Went there way back in July!

Nanjing Fuzimiao (Chinese: 南京夫子廟) or Fuzimiao (Chinese: 夫子廟; literally: “Confucian Temple”), is located in southern Nanjing City on banks of the Qinhuai River. Within the area are cultural attractions, arts, shopping, and entertainment.


It sure is one very popular tourist attractions. So many people! You can see many old buildings that normally you just see in old Chinese drama series/movies.


It was a place to worship and consecrate Confucius, a great philosopher and educator of ancient China.


Wall of the Temple of Confucius.


This is the place where you can learn how ancient Chinese governments choose officials and all the other related history.

Nanjing Fuzimiao has had a national reputation since 1034 in the Ming Dynasty and it was greatly promoted in the Qing Dynasty. In the two dynasties, Fuzimiao was a thriving commercial and entertainment center emersed in rich culture and arts. It is said that in the time of Qing, the streets in this area had a total length of more than 10 Li (equal to five km) with countless shops, restaurants, bars and hotels, lining up two sides of these streets with colorful signs and lights. The streets were frequented everyday by travelers, wealthy merchants, and royal members in casual clothes.


In 1985, the municipal government spent millions to renovate the whole area. It’s also now a center for shopping, dining and entertainment.



Night view of Qin Huai River at Fuzimiao.


We had our dinner in one of the restaurants there. Can’t remember the name. This is a set of samplers of all the Nanjing local street food for 1 pax. Too full! Don’t be cheated be all these small plates of food. We couldn’t finish them! More than 20 types to try. These are just a portion, some were eaten to make space for more dishes. I can’t remember the price though, not cheap. Truth to be told, it’s better to eat them elsewhere.

This is the only attractions I went when I was there as we didn’t stay long there and also because we’re there for work.

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Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

Posted on November 20, 2016 By sweet surrender No Comments on Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

After quite awhile, here’s another post from my China trip back in July. Wah! Hahaha… So long ago!! I stayed at Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning, a 5-star hotel in Nanjing. The hotel is located in a 48-story tower, in the city’s central business district. It’s 1 km from Xuanwumen metro stop and 5 km from the Ming Dynasty Chaotian Palace.

I didn’t take photos of the lobby hehehe… Too shy to do so. There’s many artworks around it.

I stayed on the 43rd floor if I recall correctly. That is high! The room is extremely spacious.

It is not a new hotel, it’s been around for awhile, nevertheless, it was well-maintained. Staff were very helpful and friendly. While waiting for check-in, they will extend welcome drink to the guests.


The bathroom is spacious too! Sounds so sakai 😛

The rooms and suites all 36 square meters or bigger. There is also free WIFI access throughout the hotel including public areas and guestrooms. Couldn’t talk on the food though as breakfast was not included in my room booking.

You can easily find food around the hotel. Very convenient location.



Here’s views from my room… The city of Nanjing. See the lake far far away.

If I do ever come back to Nanjing, I don’t mind staying here again. If I recall correctly, the room rate is below RM400 per night without breakfast through Agoda.

Address: 9 Shanxi Road Jiangsu Province 210009 Nanjing China

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Sweet Surrender’s Hong Kong Airlines Experience

Posted on September 24, 2016September 30, 2016 By sweet surrender 2 Comments on Sweet Surrender’s Hong Kong Airlines Experience

WOW! Record! 14 days from the last post! Man… Crazy weeks! Finally get to settle down for a bit after two intense weeks. Was on leave for one whole week but it was gone with a snap, I didn’t even get the chance to enjoy the holiday and it’s gone.

Going to share my experience flying with Hong Kong Airlines. The inaugaural flight was on 28th May. We now can fly straight to Hong Kong from Kuching. Flight time isn’t comfortable but better than none. Be sure to catch some sleep on board. The flight is about 3 hours and you’re flying a full service, 4-star airline. Imagine how much time you can save without transit?


Back in July, I flew to Hong Kong from Kuching for work. The flight departed at 6.30am on an A320. The leg space was spacious enough. They do provide you with antiseptic towelette when you are on board. On the seat, you can find blanket but since it’s a 4-star airlines, there is no pillow provided. Hence, bringing your own neck pillow is a good idea. Also, do not expect other classes for this sector, it’s a mono-class sector. You won’t have your own entertainment panel also. However, the food was surprisingly better than our 5-star airline!

Reached Hong Kong and then connected to Shanghai. Flew this route with Hong Kong Airlines also.

Was expecting a small plane since but wow… It’s a big one, I think it’s A330. I’ve not been on a big plane since my Europe trip back in 2013 ;p


Instead of sleeping, I watched movie. Meanwhile the food was amazing too! I love the douhua (tofu pudding) the most.


Photo taken on the way to Shanghai.

Aside from using Hong Kong Airlines flying to Shanghai, I also flew back from Nanjing to Hong Kong with it and then Hong Kong to Kuching. Good thing, my colleague and I were “upgraded” because of some special arrangements made by the captain hehe… We got more leg space. However, the food from Nanjing to Hong Kong was a let down. We’re served with pork burger, pathetically thin pork patty sandwiched in between the flattened buns. Didn’t taste good and look pathetic. Our roadside burger tasted and looked better. Forgot to take photo of it, I was too tired due to flight delay that day because of the storm.

Why not flying to Nanjing from Shanghai? There’s high speed train for it, no need to fly at all.

However, because the flight was almost full on the sector going back to Kuching from Hong Kong, I felt quite uncomfortable and air was as if not circulating. A bit of torture on the way back but what to do? It’s economy class, that’s the thing you have to live with. That explains why I like to travel during low season as I don’t like to be squeezed into a small area with so many people.

Overall, it was not bad. The only downside is the pork burger I mentioned.

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Will be right back…

Posted on July 18, 2016 By sweet surrender 2 Comments on Will be right back…


Busy busy days ahead. Was in Shanghai and Nanjing last week for work. Now that I’m back, there is so much to catch up.

Don’t think will have time to update this blog this week. Nevertheless, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook will be updated from the time to time.

Will be back soon with more updates 🙂

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