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Terminal 21 Mall in Bangkok

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As the name suggests, Terminal 21 sounds like another airport-themed spot. True to itโ€™s name, it is an airport-themed shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand.

How to Get to Terminal 21

There are 3 Terminal 21 malls in Thailand: Bangkok, Korat, and Pattaya. The โ€œTerminal 21โ€ in reference is the first Terminal 21 and it is in Bangkok. It is at Soi Sukhumvit 21, by the Asoke intersection, in Watthana District of Bangkok. Hence, the number โ€œ21โ€. Then, the name “Terminal 21” is meant to represent the concept that each retail floor represents different touristic cities.

This Terminal 21 in Bangkok is linked to BTS Skytrain and MRT with a skywalk, at Asok Station and Sukhumvit Station.

Terminal 21

Each floor is decorated based on touristic cities and locations around the world. At each escalator thereโ€™s a arch showing your arrival and departure city.

From Istanbul at Level 3, we can either depart up to San Francisco or depart back down to Paris.

Let’s depart up to San Francisco on Level 4.

Above San Francisco is the food court: Pier 21.

At Pier 21 is where you’ll come across the famous red San Francisco bridge.

Let’s depart down to London. Before our arrival at London on Level 2.

Spot the red London bus #21 on the Piccadilly Circus stopping at Camden Town, Covent Garden, and Bond Street.

In the Underground at 1/1 Street, Charing Cross station, and the rest room.

Pointing you around London in the Terminal.

Letโ€™s depart for Tokyo on Level 1. Then upon arrival at Tokyo.

Letโ€™s depart for Paris on Level M. Then upon our arrival at Paris.

Letโ€™s depart for Rome on Level G.

Letโ€™s depart for the Caribbeans on Level LG.

Bonus: this Terminal 21 in Bangkok has the longest escalators in Thailand, up to 36 meters long.

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Asiatique The Riverfront in Bangkok Thailand

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One of the top 10 malls to visit in Bangkok, Thailand is Asiatique The Riverfront. It is a large open-air mall by a river.

Modeled after Bangkokโ€™s four major trade districts, Asiatique weaves together all the essential elements that define what Bangkok was, as well as redefine what it is and what it will become in the near future.

If you started your day at Chatuchak Market, you might want to end your day at Asiatique.

How to Get to Asiatique

Asiatique The Riverfront as itโ€™s name states, is along the Chao Phraya River.

To get to Asiatique by public transport, the nearest train station is Saphan Taksin Station. From the station, go down to Sathorn Pier. From there, you can take the free shuttle boat and ferry to Asiatique in 10 minutes.

Alternatively, you can take Grab, or drive and park at the parking lots next to and opposite Asiatique.

Asiatique The Riverfront

Asiatique operates as an open-air night market from 3pm till midnight daily. It features 1,500 shops and stalls and 40 restaurants.

Asiatique is divided into four sections called districts:

  1. Chareonkrung District
  2. Town Square District
  3. Factory District
  4. Waterfront District

Chareonkrung District is named after Charoen Krung Road. It contains performing venues for shows and live performances, as well as shops selling handicrafts and souvenirs. 

Town Square District blends Thai and Western ways of life, featuring foreign restaurants and sports bars. 

Factory District is the area that focuses on trendy fashions, a hip dining scene, and shops selling all kinds of design products from clothing to gadgets. 

Waterfront District is along the Chao Phraya River with several riverside restaurants and a large event space used for concerts, festivals and New Year celebrations. At 300 metres (980 ft) long, it is claimed to be Bangkok’s longest waterfront promenade. Asiatique Sky, the tallest Ferris wheel in Bangkok at 60 metres (200 ft) can be found at the Waterfront District.

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Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok

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How to start the weekend in Bangkok? For us, it was the second day (Saturday) of our holiday in Bangkok. And after a fulfilling buffet the previous night at Baiyoke Sky Hotel, we needed to burn some calories. 

How to Get to Chatuchak Market

Chatuchak Market is on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok.

In addition to taking Grab or taxi around Bangkok, you can also ride the train, and get off at Kamphaeng Phet MRT station on the MRT blue line or the Saphan Khwai on the BTS Sukhumvit Line.

There are 3 entrances:

  • Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road
  • Kamphaeng Phet 3 Road
  • Phahonyothin Road

Chatuchak Weekend Market

The market spans about 35 acres with more than 15,000 stalls and 11,000 vendors, divided into 27 sections. In Chatuchak Market, you can find many different kinds of goods, including antique collections, accessories, thai instruments, books, teen clothing and accessories, used clothing and shoes, arts, paintings, carvings, spas, incenses, handcrafts, artificial flowers, clothing accessories, shoes, postcard souvenirs, pets, tablewares, ceramics, silver and home decorations, dried food, clothing, hiking equipments and leather, silk, photo frames, handicrafts, miscellaneous, and others.

Below are photos of Chatuchak Market in 2018. Sharing memories and recommendations of my 2018 holiday in Bangkok with ya’ll. Even though photos are dated (old) but the content are relevant.

Grab a quick bite before starting the self-walking tour in the market.

Most parts of the market have sheltered walkways, so you can shop under protection from the sun and the rain. In the covered sections, you can find stalls that sell flowers, spices, clothes, and more.

Not to be missed for the gram is the clock tower in the middle of Chatuchak Market.

After a long walk around the market, it’s time to cool down from the heat. Why not end the journey with coconut ice cream!

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Sky Dining Buffet in Baiyoke Sky Hotel Bangkok

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Baiyoke Sky Hotel – Thailandโ€™s tallest hotel, soaring 88 stories above Bangkok. Enjoy dynamic and panoramic views of Pratunam and Bangkok.

How to Get to Baiyoke Sky Hotel

Baiyoke Sky Hotel is just a 3 minutes walk from Ratchapraprop train station on the Airport City Line. If you’re touching down at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, take the train on this line to the Ratchapraprop station.

From the ground floor of the building, take the elevator to the main lobby lounge on the 18th floor. The elevators are split into low zone and high zone.

To go to the 69th and 75th to 83rd floor, youโ€™ve to use the Sky Zone Elevators. The Sky Zone Elevators go to the 69 Seafood Buffet, Baiyoke Floating Market, Bangkok Sky Restaurant, Observation Deck, Stella Palace, Bangkok Balcony, Crystal Grill, the Roof Top Bar, and Revolving View Point.

Sky Dining Buffet at Bangkok Sky Restaurant

The Sky Dining Buffet is at Bangkok Sky Restaurant on the 76th floor. Enjoy an extensive buffet of seafood, Thai dishes, sushi, salads, pizza, pasta, cheese, and desserts in the sky.

From where we were dining, we could see Novotel, Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel Bangkok, The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam, Platinum Fashion Mall and Bangkok.

Book with Klook to enjoy Sky Dining Buffet and Observation Deck Admission.

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Observation Deck and Revolving Roof Deck

Then go up one floor to the Observation Deck on the 77th floor – arguably the best place to view the Bangkok skyline. Thereโ€™s a chart ranking of the worldโ€™s tallest buildings. Baiyoke Tower II where Baiyoke Sky Hotel is, is the 48th tallest building in the world at 304 meters high.

Continue up by taking the elevator up to the Revolving Roof Deck on the 84th floor. The deck is a external metal plate which moves very slowly clockwise. The motion makes a loud mechanical noise in the background. Nevertheless, marvel in the 360-degree view of Bangkok from the revolving view point.

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What to Eat and Do in Jonker Street Melaka

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Jonker Street or also known as Jonker Walk, is the Chinatown street of Melaka. It is an old, beautiful heritage street in Malacca City in Malacca (Melaka), Malaysia.

It is a street filled with 17th century historical houses. You can start your journey at either ends of the street. On one end is the Jonker Walk Arch. The other end is at the Tan Kim Seng Bridge. The landmarks are H&M or San Shu Gong.

From Friday to Sunday from 6.00 p.m. until 12 midnight, the street becomes Jonker Street Night Market – a vibrant outdoor hub of food and goods. The street will be closed to vehicles. Hence, it becomes easy to walk and roam the street on foot. It can be crowded and busy with activity.

At night, the street can good for night street photography as the Jonker Walk Arch and the street are lighted up.

To avoid the crowd, go early in the morning and on weekdays. Much better walking around when there are fewer people.

What to Eat in 1 Day in Jonker Street

Breakfast or Brunch 

The Daily Fix Cafe

A proudly Malaccan cafe in the middle of Jonker Street since 2014. The Daily Fix Cafe opens daily from 9.45am to 5.30pm.

Lunch

Famosa Chicken Rice Ball

There are 2 Famosa Chicken Rice Ball restaurants. Thereโ€™s one along Jalan Hang Jebat and another at Lorong Hang Jebat. Order your fill of chicken rice balls, steam chicken, pork, and vegetables.

Tea

East & West Rendezvous

Off Jalan Hang Jebat at Lorong Hang Jebat, enjoy nyonya cendol in this dessert shop.

Jonker 88

Jonker 88 is just a short walk from Daily Fix Cafe along Jalan Hang Jebat. Enjoy bowls of curry laksa, assam laksa, cendol, and shaved ice for late lunch and tea.

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Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul

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McDonalds have their drive thrus. Touch N Go is literally touch and go at tolls. In Penang, weโ€™ve a eat and go cendol – Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul.

The famous Teochew chendul is easily recognisable by itโ€™s pushcart and incredibly long queue. Being located along Lebuh Keng Kwee, a small road just off Jalan Penang, there are no tables and chairs to sit and eat. Youโ€™ve to stand by the roadside and eat, or tapau (take-away). 

Queues are super long, but because it is fast moving, it wonโ€™t take long to be your turn.

Lebuh Keng Kwee in 2018
Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul in 2018
Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul in 2014. Compare the prices then and now.

A timeless Malaysian dessert of shaved ice dessert with soft fresh pandan-flavoured palm flour noodles immersed in light coconut milk, sweetened by gula melaka and kidney beans thoroughly boiled in 4 hours.

A must try specialty for you to know why it’s become famous.

Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul

Especially during a hot day, it’s something to quench your thirst! Definitely will also cool you down in this hot, humid Malaysian weather.

From Penang to the Klang Valley

Founded in 1936 and with more than 80 years of history, Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul has come a long way. Undeniably, it is one of the popular cendol places even with franchises throughout Klang Valley. 

For the non-Penangites, you can still indulge in the famous cendol in the franchises in the Klang Valley in Selangor, Malaysia. Of course, nothing beats the original. When in Penang, why not head directly to THE Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul itself in Lebuh Keng Kwee.

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Lorong Selamat Char Kuey Teow at George Town, Penang

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In Penang, it is a must to eat Char Kuey Teow. When you ask the Grab driver where to get โ€œgoodโ€ Char Kuey Teow; the commonly, famous recommendation would be at Lorong Selamat. 

Where is the Char Kuey Teow

Locally known as Lorong Selamat Char Kuey Teow, it is located in Kafe Heng Huat, a coffee shop along Lorong Selamat in George Town. 

The Char Kuey Teow

The Char Kuey Teow (CKT) in Kafe Heng Huat is controversial for itโ€™s mixed reviews from the service to the taste, to the size of the prawns, and to the price.

Furthermore, because it is a recommendation, be prepared for the long waiting time. Hence, you should plan your journey to avoid waiting, just for a plate of Char Kuey Teow.

Lorong Selamat Char Kuey Teow (RM11.00)

Aside from Char Kuey Teow, there’s also Oh Chien (Oyster Omelet).

Oh Chien (Oyster Omelet)
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Penang Street Art: Murals and Sculptures

After a plate of Penangโ€™s famous Char Kuey Teow and a bowl of Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul; itโ€™s time to burn them calories. 

Take a stroll along the streets of George Town and nearby streets, capture fun memories with murals and sculptures, and play a part in Penangโ€™s heritage.

1. Boy on a Bike

Boy on a Bike can be found on 12, Lebuh Ah Quee. It is one of Ernest Zacharevic’s original and famous murals.

2. The Real Bruce Lee Would Never Do This

Just after Boy on a Bike and around the corner is this Bruce Lee and cats mural. This mural was painted by ASA, Artists for Stray Animals, for the 101 Lost Kittens project.

You can find more murals by them in this map here.

3. Ah Quee

The street is named after Kapitan Chung Keng Kwee who generously donated his house to the Municipality for vehicular access ensuring that his name lives on for posterity. Cheng Keng Kwee is also known as “Ah Quee”.

Ah Quee can be found at 10, Lebuh Ah Quee.

4. Nasi Kandar Seller

Nasi kandar originated from Tamil Muslim hawking home-cooked curry dishes and rice from containers slung on both ends of a kandar (a wooden stick).

This sculpture can be found at 50, Lebuh Ah Quee.

Inspirations Behind Penang’s Street Arts

In 2008, George Town was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The following year, the Penang state government held a competition – Marking George Town – and Sculpture At Work won it. Across George Town, 52 cartoon steel-rod sculptures reflect the history and unique characteristics of selected streets in George Town.

Ah Quee and Nasi Kandar are examples of Sculpture At Work’s work. You can check out all 52 sculpture locations here.

In 2012, Ernest Zacharevic, a Lithuanian-born artist was commissioned to create large-scale street art murals for the George Town Festival. The project was called โ€œMirrors George Townโ€. Some of his most famous murals are Boy on a Bike, Children on Bicycle, Boy on Chair, and more.

In addition to Zacharevic’s murals, there are also several murals depicting cats and dogs by “Artists for Stray Animals”. You can explore an overview of the most famous and popular street art murals in George Town, Penang below.

Credits to:

https://zighunt.com/marking-george-town-location/
https://onceuponajrny.com/penang-street-art-map/#brucelee
https://www.expatolife.com/penang-street-art-georgetown-malaysia/
https://www.ourtravelhome.com/street-art-in-george-town-penang/
https://penangfoodie.com/top-10-street-arts-and-murals-in-penang/
https://nerdnomads.com/street-art-penang-malaysia

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Chocolate & Coffee Museum Penang

Hereโ€™s a throwback to the bitter-sweet museum of Chocolate and Coffee Museum in Penang. Checks on Google Map and the museumโ€™s Facebook states that the museum has permanently closed itโ€™s doors on 31.12.2020.

Nevertheless, sharing some snaps from the museum taken way back in 2010. The museum was once located along Leith Street in George Town, Penang. 

If youโ€™ll like to visit other Chocolate museums in Malaysia, there are similar chocolate museums in Kota Damansara and Kuala Lumpur.


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Bukit Bendera, Penang Hill, and Flagstaff Hill

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Penang Hill, Bukit Bendera, or Flagstaff Hill is the most developed peak in Penang.

They are one and the same. Penang Hill is also known by the Malay name Bukit Bendera, which actually refers to Flagstaff Hill.

At 833 m (2,733 ft) above sea level and Georgetown at itโ€™s peak, Penang Hill has an amazing panoramic view of the island and mainland. Penang Hill is also part of Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO as the third Biosphere Reserve in Malaysia listed in the World Network of Biosphere Reserve (WNBR).

How to Get to Penang Hill (See you at the top)

Penang Hills covers a number of hills. To get to the peak where the observation deck is, youโ€™ve to ride the funicular train via the Penang Hill Railway from the foot of the hill at Hill Railway Station Road. 

The Penang Hill Funicular Train is the most popular and convenient way get to the top of the hill. The funicular’s tunnel track is also the steepest in the world and the longest track in Asia, adding to its uniqueness.

Love Lock

If you’re visiting Penang Hill with a significant other, pop by the loverโ€™s promenade at the open-air observation deck. You can fasten a love lock 823 m (2,700 ft) above sea level on an 80-meter wide fence overlooking the city of Georgetown! Love locks are available for purchase on-site and you can decorate them individually and secure them along the fence. Though you can also bring your own if you’d like.

Feast 833 meters in the sky

Feeling hungry? Pop by the Cliff Cafe (also known as the Astaka Bukit Bendera), a three-storey food court where you can feast on a variety of local delights.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penang_Hill
https://www.penanghill.gov.my/index.php/en/faq 
https://www.klook.com/en-MY/blog/penang-hill-malaysia-things-to-do/#n-38bc0ead 

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