SilverHairsClub

 Dear friends

Time for the next coffee chat ~  Details of our next session are as follows:

• Date:          Tuesday, 17 June 2014
• Time:          2 – 4 pm
• Venue:        The usual haunt  viz:  Singpost Foodcourt (next to Paya Lebar mrt station)

A wide array of food, beverages and desserts is available at a reasonable price.  Come and enjoy the company of fellow SHCians ~ meeting of old and new friends.

Wd appreciate if you could register your attendance here.

Warm regards,

Gabriella Chua, EO

Those attending:

1. Gabriella Chua
2. Charles Wee
3. Tony Ang
4. Frank Kaw
5. Gingko Tay
6. Alice Seah
7. Ronnie Chow
8. Jazz Soh
9. Charles Cher (tentative)
10. Silas Yeo
11. Mary Chan
12. Kenneth Tan
13. Lim Tiang Soon
14. Priscilla Wee
15. Leow Soon Huat
16. SS James
17. Kristy Quek
18. Lydia Chin

THANKS TO ALL WHO ATTENDED THE COFFEE MEET THIS AFTERNOON ~ WE HAD A JOLLY GOOD TIME… SEE YOU AGAIN NEXT MONTH!

 “Happiness is like jam.  You can’t spread even a little without getting some on yourself.”

“Forget your worries today ~ choose to be happy.”

“The best therapy in the world is time out with your friends.”

 

 The guidelines and regulations for advertising on the online flea mart have been revised to include more services and to widen the scope of personal items or services.  Comments/queries regarding an advertisement are now permitted.  Personal advertisers should inform readers if their advertised items have been sold  so that the usefulness of the online flea mart to members can be assessed.

 If you have personal/’professional’ skills like dressmaking, clothes alteration,  repairing / mending/fixing…. do advertise your services.  This online flea mart site is here to serve members (not companies), so do make full use of it.  

    Guidelines (regulations)

1. Members can advertise twice per month

2. Each advertisement must not be longer than 10 lines.  More than 10 lines, ads will automatically be withheld.

3. Members can advertise their personal services. eg, dress alteration, plumbing, cooking, cake making, bak chang sale, care services, etc.  Personal items from your home are welcome.  Corporate services and items of companies are not allowed under the Online Flea mart Post.

5. Enquiries/comments  regarding the item/service advertised are permitted but NOT  chatting.

6. For contacting the member, you may provide e-mail addresses instead of telephone numbers.  Mis-use for MLM and collecting names for other advertising is strictly not permitted.

7.  URLs are not permitted.

Terence Seah

ON 18TH JUNE 2014

Have you been to the 370 meter granite cave with a hidden garden? Keen to know how our suger is being produce – from cane plantation-suger?  We shall visit the largest Cultivation and Processing factory once owned by The suger King-Mr. Robert Kouk.

know how and history of rice are cultivated ?

Visit the Only Snake Garden in Malaysia featuring difference spices and other crawling creature

An Exhibite centre of Gifts presented to Malaysia’s Ex-Minister from different countries

Join me for the 5 days 3 nites Tour the Northern Malaya Triangle of Perlis, Kedah and Penang in a Chartered Coach – The meaning of chartered coach means we stop at any intervals, go shoping without the hassle of leg work and heavy things to carry around like “Siao”

To the first 8 SHairians , Pay only $215.00 . Register here and I will contact you for your passport details for adminstrative necessaries.

Tony

Tour Itinerary:

2014 June 18th   @ 8.00 pm     

Assemble at Chinese Garden MRT, heading for Immigration clearance. Travel leisurely towards Perlis ( Malaysia’s smallest state ) , Will  stop at various interval for snacks and clearing one’s system. This SVIP Coach provide reasonably condition for you to doze off.

2014 June 19th

Arrive in Perlis in the morning; after breakfast proceed to Hidden Cave- walk through the 370 meters pathway to discover the secret GARDEN . Visit the Robert Kouk’s cane plantation and Refinery to learn the process of sugar. Next will bring you to Natural Garden and Snake Garden. Will stay for a Night at Hotel in Perlis.

2014 June 20th

After breakfast, travel to Alor star ( Kedah State ) to visit the Padi Museum to learn the History of Rice cultivation. Next will bring you to The Mahathir’s Exhibition centre to appreciate collections, gifts presented to the EX-Primier by different countries. Next to the Famous Alor Star Viewing Tower. Stay at Alor Star Hotel

2014 June 21st

Travel to Penang in the morning . Visit the Asia’s biggest Buddish Pagoda. Next we learn from the famous Penang Wall Paintings to discover the Local culture and early living enviroments. Historic preservation of the Local Chinese Buildings. Stay ONE night in Penang.

2014 June 22nd

Proceed to Ipoh after breakfast. Will shop for Local produce. End the Tour and head for home.

List of interested member

1. Lilian N partner- With  drawn and replaced by  Lilian Tan ( Paid 2 shares to hv room to herself )and  Connie Tan

2. Inez (Paid)

3. Ginko ( Withdrawn due to problem with room arrangement )

4. Dorine Tan

5. Tony Ang

 

 

Date: June 14. 2014, Saturday. 4.00pm
Meeting Place:  Ang Mo Kio MRT Station – Exit to ground level.
Duration:  2 ½ hrs
ECs for event :  Alice Seah and June Koh

This monthly walk will cover a garden and a park.

In the Ang Mo Kio garden much of the original vegetation and terrain of a secondary
forest has been retained. Various types of flora and fauna exist. Butterflies and
dragon flies can be spotted. There are also fruit trees and food plants, a reminder
of the past agricultural activities.

The Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park is filled with colourful shrubs, lush greenery, ponds,
and bridges. The Kallang river that runs through the park is of great benefit.
Picnics, fishing, cycling, roller blading, jogging and other sports can be found here.

(Posted on behalf of EC: Alice Seah)

Our Walk Team ECs: Christina Chan, Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Veronica Wong, Serene Low, Alice Seah, Azhari Cuttilan, Judy Lim, June Koh

Joining the walk….

1.  Alice Seah
2.  June Koh
3.  Maureen Lee
4.  Christina Chan
5.  Tony Ang
6.  Jimmy Tsin
7.  Ho Hew Lee
8.  Jassmine Teo
9.  Jassmine’s friend (non member)
10. Janis Han
11. Phyllis Tan
12. Judy Lim
13. Yew Tiong
14. Seok Cheng
15. Charles Wee
16. Steven Chan
17. Shawn Soh
18. Eddy Lee
19. Margaret Chua
20. Barabara Lim
21. Andrew Koh

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi All
Although it is still two months away, I’d encourage SHC members to block the above dates for a relaxing and refreshing time at Genting Highlands.
Our corporate member has “lobang” to book packages (under MICE) for 3 nights stay with 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners and 2 lunches and 2-way transport in deluxe rooms at less than S$300 per person (4 pax per room, Maxims/Resorts Hotel).
If you think it is a good deal, please register your interests here (with your email address) and we will get back to you.
Once the available vacancies are filled, late registrants will stay at First World instead.
Hope to catch up with you.
inez

  

Hi friends

I’m interested in exploring Changi Village – going for the board walk followed by nasi lemak lunch at Changi Village hawkers’ centre.  Wd anyone like to join me?

Details are as follows:

• Date         – Tuesday, 3rd June
• 9 am         – meet at Kembangan mrt station – take bus no. 2 to Changi Village
• 9.45 am    – take the board walk at Changi Village
• 11.45 am  –  nasi lemak lunch at the hawkers’ centre (this is to avoid the long queue during the lunch hour) … you can also order other cuisines …. yummy dessert and coconut are available here too … very reasonable price
• 1 pm         – home sweet home

Can I have a show of hands those who are interested to join me on 3rd June.  We’ll have fun.

Gabriella Chua, EC

Those interested:

1. Gabriella
2. Thomas Goh (will meet us at Changi Village terminus around 9.45 am)
3. Lydia Chin (as per your sms – tentative)
4. Susan Chong

A THOUSAND APOLOGIES – EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES (SEE COMMENTS IN THE BLOG)

 

Sockie & Myself wanted to learn knitting – just checking if any member know and is  keen to give us the basic knitting lesson.

Both of us know how to knit but we do not know how to read the diagram & instruction.

I will offer my place for a small group of 5 if any member can volunteer to guide us.

Hope to hear from U soon !!

karen Thio

       

I have come to understand that some or many members have not had a password to participate in SilverHairsClub.com.

These members have either lost the passwords and for some reason, did not get a password from the system.

If you know of a member friend who has not had a password, this is a chance to get a temp password now.

Email to admin@SilverHairsClub.com with your username and last known password. Use your registered email address.

This service closes on 31 May 2014.

If you can, register yourself at SilverHairsClub.com.

Terence Seah

It is an Italian stall in a neighbourhood coffee shop. Their food tastes great and yet their prices are very reasonable. Their food starts from a very affordable price of $3.90. An average main item, such as their spaghetti, costs about $6.90.

Some recommendations:
Garlic butter pork (I think it is $7.90), it is great with a generous portion being served.
Gelato – one of their specialties.

I am EOing this activity. I will be booking with them one table of 10. If response is good, I will try to book two tables if we can reach 20 people.

Event: Lunch and social gathering
Time: 12noon to 2pm
Venue: Blk 112 Bishan St 12, Singapore 570112 – Coffee Shop
Price: You pay for what you order.

Those coming, please RSVP in the comments section.

1. Kristy Quek
2. Ann Lim
3. BiraL
4. Esther Mok
5. Charles Wee
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

My name is Eric Leow, a new member to this Club.

I am playing pickleball for the last year and there are players who are playing this for the last 20 odd years. Many players across all skill-level have claimed that it would be “very hard” to stop playing the game, with some saying that they are “very determined” to continue playing.

Briefly pickleball is a hybrid of Badminton, Tennis and Table-tennis, a three in one game, played with a wooden, graphic, or composite paddles and a perforated plastic ball. It can be played on a normal Badminton court or on any hard surface. The net is lowered to 3 ft high.

If you find badminton, tennis or squash too strenuous for you, then pickleball is an excellent introductory game. It is very easy to learn and is quickly played and enjoyed by everyone, men, women, children and benefiting people at all ages. It is a low cost game. Badminton courts are easily available in our CC or sports hall. All you need is to buy the paddles and balls.

From my personal experience, I found that most pickleball clubs do not want to take in new players who have not play this game before.

I know the organizer of a pickleball club, and I think I should be able to convince him to recruit new players. Subject to SHCians expression of interest, I am considering to introduce pickleball and EO this sports here.

If this is on, it would be on every Tues and Thurs 9.30am to 12.30pm. However, if the CC required the use the hall for activities then that session will be cancelled.

You just need to get your own paddle, and contribute towards the purchase of balls. Not to worry about the amount, it is very affordable. It is about $3-$4 per month.

The place is in the vicinity of Hougang.

Expression of interest:

1. Eric (already playing)
2. Jassmine Teo
3. Ann Giri
4. Kristy Quek
5. Jacqueline Wong
6. Frisna Tan
7. Julian Mok
8. Peter Goh

Activity posted on behalf of Eric Leow by Yew Kwong

Calling all dance enthusiasts! Social Dance Nite at Paya Lebar Kovan CC is right here again……so put on your dancing shoes and join me grooving to the beat….
Event Details:
Date: Friday, 30 May 2014
Time: 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Fees: $3.00 (Mineral water plus Curry Puff or Finger food)
Venue: Paya Lebar Kovan CC (Multi-purpose air-cond Hall)
Blk. 207, Hougang Street 21

Please indicate your interest here and I will reserve tickets for you. Thank you!  :)

Ah Nee (Event Coordinator)

 Ah Nee
Susan Chang
Andrew Yeung
Shirleen
Pearl
Lydia Chin
Ronald Lam
SS James Tan
Gabrielle Chua
Veronique Lee
Joe Choo
Dolly Lim
Peter Loo
Lily Ho
Jway
Dorine Tan
Bessie Lam
Andrew

      This Post hope to bring together members who have been thinking about going into a food business. By participating in this discussion, you may be able to find like-minded partners, general cooks, specialist dish experts, suppliers, venues, investors, F&B opportunities and food tasters. Participants can offer ideas and suggestions, tips and can even share a food business plan in process. Somebody else may be thinking likewise.

Take this post to develop your F&B plan, offer discounts to members and make your dream come true. You can ïnvite fellow members to join your business or you can offer to join theirs too.

For those who are thinking of a food business, I wish you all the best in your discussions.

For those who are negative-thinking and inclined to be wet blankets, please be considerate.

For those who are investors, please offer your ideas too, to help the participants succeed.

For those who have a special F&B skill, raise your hand, other participants may notice you.

And for those who had a F&B business before and wish to share their experience with fellow participants, we would love to hear from you.

Please indicate your interest when discussing. To a fruitful discussion.

Terence Seah

     

In July 2014, we shall have another session on “Investments: Online trading – What works for you?”  This topic has been suggested by Jonathan Ong.  Some of us trade, on a daily basis.  Some of us work only at night.  Some of us go for courses, conducted by broker companies.  Some of us swear we can make money even if we live outside Singapore, in a resort on top of the mountain, or on a cruise or somewhere in Penang.

Of course, many of us have our good days.  While some of us swear of success by adopting certain techniques, philosophy and psychology.  This Sat 17 May, we have a session on “Investments and US markets”.  Depending on how participants react to this session, we can have another session in July.  Date and place not decided yet.

While the planning is ongoing, you are invited to contribute ideas to make this session interesting.  We can adopt some of your ideas.  Look forward to hearing from you.

Terence Seah

Registered List: 

1. Maggie Neo
2. Kristy Quek

Hi Silverhairs,

The above Two-days/One-night trip fall on the Weekend of July 19 & 20.
Maximum participants including the EO is TWELVE persons.
If the Departure time remained unchanged, we shall leave Harbourfront
by ferry at 8am for the One hour 35/40mins journey proceeding
Southwest from Singapore.
No Advance of monetary collection is involved, therefore participants
whom are interested, please be punctual on the Scheduled-date and time.

Regards, Abel Tan, EO

Hi everybody,

For members who are still working, we tend to have our gatherings in the evenings and on weekends.

For members who are not working, we tend to meet during daylight hours. We tend to avoid evening hours. No beers and loud music.

To many, Saturdays and Sundays are considered family time, so weekend activities suit some.

What about lunch time? Everybody needs to eat. Some of us have lunch 12-1pm, others 1-2pm. Retirees and those whose hours are flexible can go out lunch 12-2pm.

Our monthly gatherings are usually on a weekday, between 4pm and 8.30pm. Sometimes, we try weekends. I don’t remember we having a lunch time gathering.

Do you know of a cosy place that we can meet? Frequency: once a week. For a start, we can consider any weekday 12-2pm.

1. Have lunch at the venue, maybe $6-10 @ person (I pick this number from the air). Lunch could be single dish with Tea/coffe or a set lunch with a soup, main and Tea/coffee. The venue decides the food.

2. Must be near a MRT station, without need to change to a bus, etc. We have limited lunch time.

3. Free seating, and confirmation of the number of Pax, one day before the lunch. Give the venue time to arrange the food.

4. Participants open to SilverHairsClub members, booking of lunch one day before the actual lunch date, and pre-paid.

5. Members can bring friends. Friends and non-members pay $2 per Pax, over non-member’s lunch.

6. Objective of this lunch is to facilitate members getting to know other members, and their friends. Can also bring parents so that they get to know one another too. We have to break the loneliness in our life when we get older and retire.

If you cook or can organise the food, and know of a venue, again meeting the above criteria, this can also be considered.

If you have been to a venue that meets the criteria, please mention the place here. You can also whatsapp me or speak to any of member whom you know.

SilverHairsClub believes that when members and seniors gather together, they will finally find common interests and friends. The rest is up to you.

Terence Seah

Hi Cyclists

Our next cycling event will be to Labrador Park

Meet : Labrador Park MRT station facing Carpark.
Time : 1600 hrs
Bike rental kiosk : Nil
Dinner : Seah Im food centre (byo)

We will visit Labrador Park and Kepple Island.
Those cycling from the East may meet me near Popeye Punggol.

Cheers

Joining:
1. Douglas
2. Karen
3. Lily
4. Mike Tay
5. Dolly
6. Anna

Dear SilverHairsClub members,

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Monthly Walk, off the Beaten Walk venture

MonthlyWalk: 10th May, Off the Beaten Walk venture

10 May 2014: PENGERANG – There have been much interest going to Pengerang especially since In late 2011 news about the Malaysian … Join the first walk outside Singapore ….

Sharing about the markets. Online trading and US Markets

Sharing about the markets. “Investment and US market gathering” – 17 May 2014 at Oxford Hotel, Skylight Cafe (3.00 pm sharp – 5.30 pm)

17 May 2014: Oxford Hotel, Skylight Cafe –
Kenneth Tan will be sharing his knowledge on Investments and US equities. Other members with similar interests will also be attending. Register now …

SHC monthly gathering and fnding a travel partner/group

May Monthly Gathering and Travel planning on Sat 17 May 2014 at Oxford Hotel Skylight cafe

17 May 2014: Oxford Hotel Cafe – All your travel dreams will work well, if planned in advance, and you go with friends, people you know.  Maybe you want to go for the same holiday too. Come join the monthly gathering …

Using MS Office (Excel)

Using MS Office (Excel) – (17th May 2014 – Saturday)

17th May 2014 – Microsoft Office (Excel) is a wonderful spreadsheet program. The intended talk, with details, will just demonstrate you …

Coffee Chat

Coffee Chat on Tuesday, 27 May from 2 – 4 pm

27 May 2014: SINGPOST FOOD COURT – This coffee chat is organised on a monthly basis now.  We always have loads of fun, laughter and social contact.  Come join this afternoon chat …

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Microsoft Office (Excel) is a wonderful spreadsheet program. We can use it to develop our own family budget planning. I am no financial guru but a person who through life had managed other people’s money (as a purchaser). The bottom line is always the final balance sheet, the IN and OUT of money flow and how justify we are to spend the way it was spent. There is no one answer to every solution. If it is our own money, then plan and spend it wisely.

My intended talk, with details below, will just demonstrate to you the effects of any change in monthly income (gain or lost) will affect your projected family lifestyle.

Topic: How to prepare a family annual budget using Microsoft Office (Excel)
Date: 17.05.2014 (Saturday)
Time: 3.00PM to 5.00PM
Attendance Fee: Free (no charge)
Venue: Leng Kee Community Centre (Nearest MRT – Redhill MRT)
Venue changed to Queenstown Community Centre (Nearest MRT – Queenstown)
Address: 365 Commonwealth Ave, Singapore 149732 (Phone: 6474-1681)
Prerequisite: Understand basic computing and bring your laptop with MS Office installed if you have one.
Owing to classroom size, registration will stop at 20.

Hewlee (EC)
Those registered coming:
1) Veronica Lau
2) Lau MH
3) Olivia Ros
4) See HC
5) Sylvia Ang
6) Annie Loh Lay Kheng
7) Lilian Teo
8) Jacqueline Wong (not coming)
9) Maureen Lee
10) Lee KM
11) Yew Tiong
12) Ronald Lam
13) Laura Ng
14) Yatsing
15) Yew Kwong
16) June Koh
17) Doreen Tay
18) Jennifer Wu
19) Edward Lim
20) Priscilla Wee
21) Vivian Lai
22) Registration is now CLOSED.

Hi All,
Please refer attached and kindly note that this handbag is still in useable condition except that the inner lining is abit dirty due to long use… just need a good wash/dry clean and it will be as good as new…. I choose who to bless for this item…Pick up at Bukit Panjang and dont propose any other options for me please…   Comment here if keen… Cheers.. Dolly

Dear Members,
I am going to post for the last time before I give up as I felt that there is no much takers for those items being blessed so far.  My parents had been complaining that I had stocked too many karang guni at home since most members are not posting on their own.  So unless I am able to clear these asap to stop nagging from them… If I am unable to do so… I reckon that posting these items at facebook yield a better responses for those needed.

So, please comment here if you need these…   Cheers… Dolly

 

Hi All,
Kindly refer to the attached for the blessings that I will be giving.  Please indicate your interest here.  Collection had to be in Bukit Panjang with date/timing at my convenience or thru SAE, please avoid propose any options for me as I will sure that I will accept options as I hv other family commits now.

 

Regards,
Dolly

I have looked at more than 15 Tibet packages and was looking for one that include Mt. Everest in the itinerary. Most travel agencies offer 9 or 10 days packages that do not include Mt. Everest. The reason is that a side trip to Mt. Everest base camp will add $400-$500 more to the package and there is little demand for it. Most people want a shorter and cheaper trip. So far, I have found only 1 travel agency that offer a 12D Tibet tour that includes Mt. Everest and the tour is confirmed. Let’s call this agency A.

For agency A, the departure date is 9 June, 2014. The cost is 2888 (package) + 350 (taxes) + 72 (tips) = $3310. It was more than I initially expected. But, after talking to the agent, I think the cost is justifiable and reasonable. She promised that there will not be any compulsory optional tour, no shopping tour and the cabin for the train ride is 4 to a room with soft beds. Some travel agencies provide 6 to a room with hard beds. For those with 6 in a room, the door cannot be locked (security is compromised) and the windows are dirty (cannot take photos through the window).

Beside the above mentioned travel agency, there are 2 other agencies that offer 12D Tibet tour with Mt. Everest. None of them have received any booking. Let’s call these 2 agencies B & C, and the details of the packages are given below.

B: Depart 5 June, Requires 10 to depart, Estimated cost $2900 (includes package, taxes, tips and compulsory optional tour), Shopping stops on the trip

C: Depart 5 June, Requires 6 to depart, Estimated cost $3050 (includes package, taxes, tips and compulsory optional tour), Shopping stops on the trip

In 2008, three of my friends (with one of them from Xian, China) have decided to visit Tibet in April 2008 on a Free n Easy trip. Due to the riot in March 2008, the Tibet trip was cancelled. Since we have already purchased our air tickets to Xian (we plan to take a train from Xian to Lhasa), we decided to fly into Xian and spend most of our time in Xian and the surrounding regions. At that time, we estimated the cost to be about $2000+ on a shoe string budget and plan to stay at budget inns.

So far, Jane Chua and I are confirmed going. If you are interested in any of the packages, please reply with your preference (indicating A, B, C or no preference), preferably asap as we have to make a decision soon. If we can get enough people, we can consider the lower cost package.

EO: Moon Wong

The itinerary of Agency A is given below. The tour is conducted in Mandarin. Its Chinese version of the itinerary is very detailed with names of hotels given.

Tour Highlights:
Lhasa
Potala Palace, World’s highest palace / Jokhang Monastery – sacred place of worship for the Tibetan / Barkhor
Street – characteristics of Tibet local folk art-crafts & Tibetan-style daily goods / Yamdrok & Namtso Lake, heavenly
beauty lake
Nyingchi – The Jiangnan of Tibet / Lhasa River / Niyang River Scenic Area & Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon
Shigatse – Tashi-Lhunpo Monastery: Panchen Lama’s residence
Train Journey Highlights
– Ride the most luxurious train on the world’s highest railway
– The world’s most advanced oxygenized cabin
– Marvel at the snowy landscape at the top of the world
Mount Everest : The highest point on the Earth’s continental crust

Day 1: Singapore Chengdu (L/D) CA404 SINCTU 0200/0630
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for our flight to Chengdu, provincial capital of Sichuan. Upon arrival, visit
Kuan-zhai Lane where is a conservation of old architectural structures that have been implanted with modern decoration in a bustling
Chengdu city. Enjoy Sichuan spicy hotpot for dinner. After dinner, proceed to check into hotel.

Day 2: Chengdu Nyingchi CA4431 (07:20/08:50) (B/L/D)
Transfer to airport for your domestic flight to Nyingchi. Nyingchi is also known as the Jiangnan of Tibet with an average
sea-level of 2,500m. After lunch, proceed to King Cypress Natural Reserve. King Cypress is located near the village of
Bajie, about 7km from the town of Bayi and it has a history of more than 2,500 years. In the afternoon, travel 70km north in
the Yunnan-Tibet highway to the fairty-tale world ‘Lulang Forest Area’ which is known as ‘Little Switzerland of Tibet’. It is
the most impressive is the forest of Tibetan cypresses of about 10ha at the Bagyai Village in Nyingchi County at 3,040m
above sea level. Take a distance look at Najiabawa Peak. The main peak of Nanjiabawa is 7,782m high and famed as “the
father of icebergs”. The Nanjiabawa Peak is the highest in the Prefecture of Nyingchi and the 15th highest in the globe. Its
colossal triangle body is covered with deep snow and mists all year around which makes people hard to see its real face.

Day 3: Nyingchi / Lhasa (8hrs drive to Lhasa) (B/L/D)
Before depart Nyingchi, proceed to the most beautiful Kadinggou. Drive over the 5,013m above sea level Mila Mountain and
arrive Lhasa. Check-in to hotel after dinner.

Day 4: Lhasa/ Potala Palace / Jokhang Monaster / Barkhor Street (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we begin our exploration of the famous Potala Palace, perched on the northern side of Morburi Mountain.
Throughout the ages, it had been the winter palace of Dalai Lamas. Its name means ‘sacred Buddhist site’ in Tibetan
language. This palace-like complex of buildings was first built in the 7th century by King Songtsen Gampo to mark his
marriage with the Tang Dynasty’s princess Wencheng as well as to house the Buddha images brought by Wencheng and
the Nepalese princess Bhrikuti Devi. Over time, the palace was restored and expanded. The buildings are built of wood and
stone over 13 levels that span a height of over 117m, and a width of 400m from east to west and 360m from north to south.
The 130,000m2 architectural wonder has more than
1,000 gilded rooms and halls. The palace also houses priceless artefacts and artworks. Continue to Jokhang Monastery,
situated in the centre of Lhasa. It was first built in 674AD to celebrate the marriage of King Songtsen Gampo with Princess
Wencheng and Bhrikuti Devi, both devout Buddhists. This monastery underwent expansion over the years and today, its
four-level main hall sports a gilded roof and a blend of Han Chinese, Tibetan, Nepalese and Indian architectural styles. The
centre hall is supported by 20 beautifully carved wooden beams, while the under the eaves of the second and third levels of
the main hall are intricate sculptures of sphinxes and woodcarvings depicting animals. The corridors and halls are also
densely adorned with colourful murals of a total length of over 1,000m, which portray historical episodes and mythological
legends. Buddha images, including one of Sakyamuni at 13 years old, preside over the main hall, while the side halls feature
lifelike statues of King Songtsen Gampo, Princess Wencheng and Princess Bhrikuti Devi. Proceed to Barkhor Street in the
old city, which offers glimpses of traditional Tibetan life. The faithful chant and circumambulate around Jokhang Monastery.
In this circular street there are also shops selling a wide variety of crafts such as Tibetan knives, bangles, shoes and more.

Day 5: Lhasa/ Namtso Lake (B/L/D)
After breakfast, coach to Namsto. When you arrive Na Gang Kou, you can see the bright lake surface of Lake Nam-tso in the
western side. Follow the smooth road down the mountain, you may then see the lake. However, the road is heading for Nam
village government at the north side. You cannot see the other side of the shore of Lake Nam-tso..

Day 6: Lhasa / Yamdrok lake / Shigatse (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we depart for Shigatse. Along the way, we pass-by Yamzo Yumco Lake, whose name means ‘swan lake’.
Also known as Baidi Lake, it is wedged between two mountains, hence like a swan spanning its wings. The crystal-clear
lake, located over 4,000m above sea level, has an area of 638m2, about the size of Singapore. It is the largest freshwater
lake in Tibet, with a depth of up to 59m.

Day 7: Shigatse / Dingri (B/L/D)
In th morning, visit Tashi-Lhunpo Monastery, the largest monastery of the Tibetan Buddhist Yellow Sect and seat of the
Panchen Lama. This monastery, whose beauty is on par with that of Potala Palace, is located 2km west of Shigaze. It was
founded by the first Dalai Lama, Gyalwa Gendun Drup, in 1447AD. Its name means ‘all fortune and happiness gather here’.
Built against the mountain, this complex of overlapping buildings looks like a little town from afar. Covering 300,000m2, the
complex is enclosed by a wall of 1,500m. The oldest building is the Main Chanting Hall. Constructed over 12 years, it is
fronted by a courtyard where Panchen Lamas presided over Buddhist lectures. The courtyard walls are covered with
Buddha images. The Main Chanting Hall houses the Panchen Lama’s throne and several chapels, including a Sakyamuni
chapel, Bodhisattva chapel and Tara chapel. Don’t miss the Tenth Panchen Lama’s Stupa. The Tenth Panchen Lama was a
highly respected Tibetan Buddhist leader.

Day 8: Dingri/Mount Everest/ Shigatse (B/L/D)
Zhumulangma Peak (Chinese: ????? Zh?mùl?ngm? F?ng) or Mount Chomolangma – is the highest mountain on
Earth above sea level, and the highest point on the Earth’s continental crust, as measured by the height above sea level of
its summit, 8,848 metres (29,029 ft). The mountain, which is part of the Himalaya range in Asia, is located on the border
between Sagarmatha Zone, Nepal, and Tibet, China.
We’ll go to the highest Mount Everest nature protection area and watch sunrise by early morning.
After that going to Mount Everest station by walk, it will take about 1 hour. Feels the nature grandness, also may see
fortunately has Mount Everest flag cloud which like fire of the life flutters. Across the Mount WuJiaLa(5200 m), we can find
out Mount ZhuoAoYou (8201 m),Mount LuoZi(8201 m),and Mount MaKaLu(8463 m) around the Mount Everest. All the white
world, stand here, Life, even the whole universe is absolute reality.

Day 9: Shigatse /Visit Tibetan Family /Lhasa (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we proceed back to Lhasa. On the way, we can enjoy scenic views of the Yarlung Zangbo Gorge. Upon
arrival, visit the Tibetan family. Continue coach to Lhasa.Stay Overnight in Lhasa.

Day 10: Qingzang Train: Lhasa/Xining (B)
Transfer to Lhasa railway station by Train start at 12:45pm.It is a high-elevation railway that connects Lhasa, Tibet to Xining,
Tibet Autonomous Region, in the People’s Republic of China.The length of the railway is 1,956 km.

Day 11: Xining (B/L/D)
After breakfast, a site not to be missed is the Dongguan Mosque, one of the biggest mosques in northern China.

Day 12: Xining Chengdu Singapore CA403 CTUSIN 2000/0040+1
Train arrival Chengdu at 08.00am.Enjoy free time in Chengdu until transfer to airport for our flight back to Singapore.

Participants:
1. Moon Wong (No preference)
2. Jane Chua (No preference)