Prologue:
We had been putting Xi An China on hold till now. I love historical sites, so how can I miss Qing Shi Huang's Mausoleum Site (兵马俑)? I wasn't able to clear my old man's doubts when I told him it's gonna be cheaper if opt for free and easy. I didn't insist either cos I was too tired to plan for an itinerary and also he found this package tour with Rayson Tan (陈泰铭).
So we went for it, joining CTC Travels for the first time.
Before the trip, my health was giving me a lot of problems. I was adjusting myself to a new job but it was still very strenuous to me at that time. I told my old man many many times (like mother nagging son) to pack his own luggage though I had pre-washed and folded in some clothes for him. I shouldn't even had waste my precious stamina nagging cos it fell into deaf ears.
Before travelling we bought phone data through AirSim, which we had used for several times in different countries. It allowed us to access Facebook, IG, Google and whatsapp in China. Yes you hear me right.
Moving on, this is a short blog post cos we took a night flight and touched down in the mid-night. No itinerary only some information on the hotel we slept in.
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Destination: Xi'An (China)
Duration: 8 days 9 to 16 Nov 2019
Mode of travel: Celebrity tour with CTC Travels
Damage: $1419/pax + RMB200 (fee for guides) + RMB600 (cable car and performance)
Flight: Scoot, we had 20kg baggage and 7kg hand carry
Accommodation: We have 4 accommodations, details will be in the post
Weather: -2 to 18 degrees
Currency: approx. SGD1 = RMB5
Time difference: same as Singapore
My dear old man started to disorient the moment he stepped into the airport, I had to bring him to the right lane for check-in. I think he enjoyed being baby-sit unknowingly, it's my compulsory task liao. I have to be mentally prepared if I am to bring him to Switzerland (nothing is finalised yet but I am working towards it, money not enough de...)
Entered into T1 departure, we went looking for a neighbour who works here. After saying "Hi" and "Bye", we found a nice spot to have a meal.
Ordered from Ippudo Express, some mini ramen at $11 and a curry karaage rice at $13 (didn't take pic).
Portions very small but good enough since meal was provided on flight.
Sun set view before taking off.
Meals were included but we couldn't chose, so whoever having soya chicken, he was probably our tour mate.
The set came with a bottle of mineral water and chocolate.
I really could sleep exceptionally soundly with him by my side, so we actually baby-sit each other lolxx....
My eye mask are really comfortable though hubby said it looks like sanitary pad.
Beautiful man made galaxy before touching down.
First thing to do after leaving the plane was to go toilet and put on a coat.
Was a little surprised to see a cute bear basket in the cubicle.
They had a few machines to take 10 finger prints. Not friendly using, had to try so many times.
It's mid night and the clearing took more than an hour. So tired, body crumbled into bread crumbs already.
Pic taken outside
We reached our hotel around 2am. The tour agent had pre-arranged luggage to be send to our rooms, we need not lift a finger.
Titan Times Hotel
360 North Section, Huancheng West Road, Xi'an (Shaanxi), China
The spacious lobby was floored with marble.
I made a lousy video, was too tired to do any better at 2am but everything was clear enough:
Our room was a 47 m2 big with a living area, 2 TV and 2 super singles. Furnishes were new
Love this wool coat very much which I bought in Hokkaido.
Found sewing kit in the dressing table, should had brought home.
Hubby said I snored like thunder, so sorry.
We stayed in this hotel for a few days and we really like it.
The actual tour started on the 2nd day which I'll do on the next post. Thanks for reading.
