Saturday, April 18, 2015

DISNEYLAND HONG KONG

Hong Kong Disneyland  is located on reclaimed land in Penny's BayLantau Island. It is the first theme park located inside the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and is owned and managed by the Hong Kong International Theme Parks. It is, together with Ocean Park Hong Kong, one of the two large theme parks in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Disneyland opened to visitors.


                                    Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad facing the Main Entrance

The park consists of seven themed areas:
Main Street,U.S.A., Fantasyland, Adventureland, TomorrowlandGrizzly GulchMystic Point, and Toy Story Land. The theme park's cast members speak in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin. Guide maps are printed in traditional and simplified Chinese as well as English and Japanese.The park has a daily capacity of 34,000 visitors. Hong Kong Disneyland is the 13th most visited theme park in the world in 2013, with 7.4 million visitors. Hong Kong Disneyland currently occupies 49.9 hectares (123 acres)  7.92 million to 8.92 million visitors annually. The park capacity will increase to handle up to 10 million visitors annually over a 
15-year expansion period.


TICKET PRICE FOR ENTER HONG KONG DISNEYLAND




INNER MAP OF HONG KONG DISNEYLAND


When visiting Hong Kong Disneyland, be sure to look out for this signboard. It shows you where the various attractions are, and more importantly, the waiting time for each of the rides/shows.


PLACES TO VISIT IN HONG KONG DISNEYLAND

SEVEN THEMED AREAS

1. Main Street U.S.A


  • Animation Academy
  • Art of Animation
  • City Hall
  • Hong Kong Disneyland Band
  • Main Street Railroad
  • Magic Access Member Service Center
  • Main Street Vehicles
  • Ragtime Piano



2. Adventureland



3. Fantasyland


4. Tomorrowland

5. Grizzly Gulch


6. Mystic point



7. Toy story Land


INTERESTING ACTIVTIES TO DO IN HONG KONG DISNEYLAND


1. Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin is a Caterpillar-style ride 

2. Jungle River Cruise


3. Mad Tea Party is a spinning tea cup ride

4. RC Racer is a steel shuttle roller coaster

5. Dumbo the Flying Elephant is an aerial carousel-style ride 



HONG KONG DISNEYLAND HOTELS


SPECIALITY OF HOTELS
  • Contemporary Accommodations with a Timeless Touch

  • Dining with Character

  • Pools with Waterslide

  • The Kingdom Club

  • Wi-Fi

  • Children’s Activity Center

  • Gym



BEST SHOPPING PLACES IN HONG KONG DISNEYLAND (SOUVENIER SHOP)


1. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

2.Kingdom Gifts


3. Story book Shoppe


4.Bear Necessities


5.Crystal Arts


6.Main Street Emporium


RESTAURANTS IN HONG KONG DISNEYLAND

  • Indulge in a sumptuous buffet overgrown with Victorian elegance and meet some of your favorite Disney Characters!


1. Chef Mickey


2. River View Cafe


3. Walt's Cafe


4. Studio Lounge



BEST DISHES IN HONG KONG DISNEYLAND


1. Mickey's seafood glutinous pancake

  • Now come the dim sum items, which rotate on a daily basis, and they have been quite creative in designing dim sum in the shape of Disney characters. 


2. Wok-fried King Prawns and Kale Stems in Black Bean Sauce 

  • deliciously crisp prawns with vegetables done just right, in a really savoury sauce.


3. Fried Rice with Conpy and Egg White 

  • this was gentle in flavour, enough to form a carb base for the other savoury dishes.

4. Broccoli with Mashed Garlic
  • special dish for vegetarian lovers

5. Mickey Muffins
  • Delicious creamy muffins.Specially for kids

6. Chinese style roast chicken
  • Served with steamed rice and chicken broth, the Chinese style roast chicken is quite similar to the soy chicken rice dish in Singapore, except with the obvious difference that the rice isn’t oily.

REFERENCE


  • https://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/hotels/hong-kong-disneyland-hotel/
  • http://www.camemberu.com/2013/06/dining-at-hong-kong-disneyland-disney.html
  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_Disneyland
  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Hong_Kong_Disneyland_attractions




Friday, April 17, 2015

GOA

Goa is a state located in the West India region of the Konkan, it is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its western coast. It is India's smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population. Goa is India's richest state with a GDP per capital two and a half times that of the country as a whole. It was ranked the best placed state by the Eleventh Finance Commission for its infrastructure and ranked on top for the best quality of life in India by the National Commission on Population based on the 12 Indicators.Goa is visited by large numbers of international and domestic tourists each year for its beaches, places of worship and world heritage architecture. It also has rich flora and fauna, owing to its location on the Western Ghats range, which is classified as a biodiversity hot spot.

MAP OF GOA




TOURISM

The state of GoaIndia, is famous for its beaches and places of worship, and tourism is its primary industry. Tourism is generally focused on the coastal areas of Goa, with decreased tourist activity inland. Foreign tourists, mostly from Europe, arrive in Goa in winter whilst the summer and monsoon seasons see a large number of Indian tourists. Tourism is said to be the backbone of Goa's economy.

Influenced by over 450 years of Portuguese rule and Latin culture, Goa presents a somewhat different representation of the country to foreign visitors. Major tourist attractions include: Bom Jesus BasilicaFort Aguada, a wax museum on Indian culture and a heritage museum.
                    Fort Aguada,Goa

Places to See in Goa



Candolim Beach

Located 14 kms north of Panaji in the state of Goa, the Candolim Beach is a part of a long extension of beach coastline along the Arabian Sea that begins at Fort Aguada and ends at Chapora Beach. 




   Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary in Goa: An Ideal Jungle Resort

 it is located in Ponda Taluka in the northeastern part of the city. Contained in a very small area of just 8 km, the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is covered with moist deciduous forest and evergreen vegetation patches. This little sanctuary proudly houses a Mini Zoo, Rose Garden, Deer Safari Park, Botanical Gardens, Nature Education Centre and Eco-Tourism Cottages.


Arvalem Caves

 Located in the Bicholim town of North Goa, these caves are ancient rock cut caves that give us a chance to steep into the mythological tales. The origin of these caves dates back to the 6th century. 

GOA'S HOTEL




RESORT AT GOA



BEACHES IN GOA





Shopping in Goa: Top 5 Markets You Cannot Miss...



                                              1.Mapusa Market


                                                       2.Anjuna Flea Market


                                         3.Calangute Market Square



                                   4.Saturday Night Bazaar at Arpora

                                      

                                       5.Mackie’s Night Bazaar


ACTIVITY TO DO IN GOA


Parasailing 
Water Sports / Activities
good for
 
Experience Seekers Adventure Seekers Fun Lovers
 
 800 - 1,000 per person 
 
All days of the week
 
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
 
5 to 10 mins


Scuba Diving 
 
 3,000 - 4,500 per person 

Water Sports / Activities 
Water Skiing
 
 500 - 1,200 per person 
 
All days of the week
 
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
 
5 to 10 minutes


Snorkeling 
 
 1,200 - 2,000 per person 
 
All days of the week
 
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

GOA'S BEST RESTAURANTS



 Bella Goa Annexe, Main Road, Miramar Near Times Of India Office

  • Cost
  • 1000/- (for 2 people)

 854, Martin's Building, D B Street Near Times Of India Office

  • Cost
  • 1800/- (for 2 people)











 Utorda Beach, Salcette Near Corporation Bank

  • Cost
  • 1500/- (for 2 people)




GOA'S BEST FOODS