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DESIGNED TO PERFORM 3 The Canon EOS 80D features a new 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and a powerful DIGIC 6 image processor, which brings out the best performance of the hardware. Add in an enhanced sensor sensitivity of up to ISO 16,000 (expandable to 25,600, or 12,800 for movies), and you can consistently and confidently produce professional images anytime, anywhere, without having to use a flash. It’s also WiFi/NFC compatible, so it’s a breeze to share your travel stories online, and backup your images to the cloud for peace of mind. EOS 80D, EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, f/6.3, 1/200, ISO 250, 70mm MOVIE MAKER 4 The Canon EOS 80D can capture depend on the Canon EOS 80D to hone Full HD 1080p movies up to 60 frames your photography skills for many years per second, and includes mic and CAPTURE to come. headphone jacks for greater audio control. The ability to switch focus STAY FOCUSED quickly by THE 1 With more AF tapping on the points, greater touchscreen horizontal and is a real treat, MOMENT vertical coverage, made possible plus the option to by the Dual Now everyone can shoot select the AF mode Pixel CMOS like a pro with the latest depending on the AF technology. situation, you’ll have New creative mid-range DSLR from a great chance of filters and time Canon nailing that shot lapse options of a hornbill in full increase flight in Langkawi’s the creative EOS 80D, EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, f/2.8, eady to take your photography and Geopark. The Canon possibilities for 1/160, ISO 640, 70mm videography to the next level? EOS 80D focuses videographers. R Not only is it fun and intuitive accurately in low light, thanks Try this: Find to use, the Canon EOS 80D is packed to its advanced -3 EV AF capability. a busy point in a city, like Chongqing’s with significant improvements over its Even if you’re shooting fire performers Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street. Place the predecessor, the Canon EOS 70D. Think by the beach on a moonless night, your Canon EOS 80D on a tripod and shoot faster and more accurate autofocus, subject will be in focus every time. a time lapse video of the city at dusk. better focusing ability in low light and You’ll be surprised how easy it is to full viewfinder coverage. WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET capture the magic moments when the Here are four reasons why you can 2 For the first time in mid-range lights and trails come on.

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4 | SILKWINDS Traditionally a nomadic group, the Bajau people now live in houses perched on stilts on the Celebes Sea in Sabah, Malaysia. It is said that children from this sea- dwelling community learn how to swim before they can walk. As the water dictates their day-to-day activities, kids here have to wait for low tide to play on the coast. Jino Lee

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also be making frequent guest appearances at its deck. That said, what’s a visit to Phuket without catching some rays? The award-winning Dream Phuket Hotel & Spa offers sun worshippers a range of options, from its pool suites to Vu, a rooftop bar with a lavish lap pool, and direct access to Layan hen a resort is part of Beach via the beach club. the world-famous Dream Fancy a complimentary stay Wbrand from New York, at the resort? All you need to do you know it isn’t going to be just rival. For starters, it is one of the is order the club’s Dream Beach another garden-variety stay. select few in Asia to be kitted out wagyu burger, which comes Located on Layan Beach, Dream with a Void Acoustics speaker with a gold leaf-encrusted Beach is the jewel of Dream system – the brand of choice for bun, black truffle cream, foie Phuket Hotel & Spa – a sprawling top clubs around the world such gras and a whole lot of other 2,000sqft multi-level beach club as Eden Ibiza, DC-10 and Ocean fixings. Its THB30,000 (about that marries Miami cool with Beach. Thanks to tie-ups with USD846) price tag entitles you New York flash, while offering international music names such to a night’s stay for two in a Sky partygoers a clubbing experience as Hed Kandi and the Ministry of Suite as well as a bottle of Dom few other clubs in the region can Sound, the world’s hottest DJs will Pérignon. dreambeachclub.com

6 | SILKWINDS MY DREAM JOB “What do you want to be when you grow up?” At KidZania Singapore – the 23rd and newest city that’s part of the award-winning KidZania global family travel accessories industry. Now edutainment brand – kids celebrating its 70th anniversary, it has an exclusive offer for all aged 4 to 14 get to put their SilkAir customers: a 30 per cent aspirations to the test by discount on all regular priced items role-playing real-world and/or a 10 per cent discount on all promotional items from occupations such as being now till 31 December 2016. a crime scene investigator, To enjoy this promotion, just present your boarding pass or documentary producer, and flight confirmation letter during even a pilot. They also earn From the world’s first hard-case purchase. You’ll also receive a free a “salary”, which they can suitcase to the first one made of gift when you spend a minimum of natural fibre composite, French SGD250. This promotion is valid then spend on goods and luggage maker DELSEY has been only at the DELSEY Paris Flagship skills training, or save in a the brand behind some of the Store at Suntec City Mall #02- most enduring innovations in the 403/404. delsey.com personal savings account. kidzania.com.sg

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While there’s no shortage of online travel aggregators, platforms that TRAVEL serve Muslim travellers are few and far between, despite the growing MADE market for this demographic. Where do you go to compare information on halal restaurants or prayer facilities? EASIER Enter Malaysian online agency Tripfez, which aims to make life for the Muslim traveller easier by letting them compare and book hotels and tour packages specific to their needs. At present, there are more than 200,000 properties on its website, a tenth of which have been rated under the Salam Standard, Tripfez’s own rating system for Muslim-friendly amenities and services. tripfez.com

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The Northern Territory is a place unlike any other and offers some incredible self-drive experiences. You can easily reach Litchfield, Kakadu and Katherine in just a few hours from Darwin. In the Top End you’ll experience a beautiful tropical climate, landscapes dotted with rainforest, gorges, waterfalls and waterholes, water-based adventure, Aboriginal culture and a relaxed outdoor lifestyle. Start planning at australiasoutback.com

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technology to allow consumers to book flights, hotels and holiday packages. Our app lets users calculate prayer times and directions instantly while they are flying. It also has travel resources like city and airport guides (for cities such as Chiang Mai; pictured left), and travel etiquette for Muslims. We’ve also added a social feature for users to share pictures of halal food outlets they visited on their trips.

How have Muslim travellers evolved? Like all travellers, they have become more sophisticated. Besides halal food and prayer facilities, they are interested in the culture, history and heritage of the destinations they visit, and they are keen on authentic experiences. For example, they not only want halal food but halal local cuisine.

How important is the Muslim travel market? According to the MasterCard- CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2016, there are 117 million Muslim visitor ention “Muslim travel” arrivals, or 10 per cent of the Fazal Bahardeen, CEO of and religious pilgrimages entire travel economy, last year. Musually come to mind. This number is expected to grow HalalTrip, offers insights But a growing number of Muslim to 168 million travellers by 2020 into the rapidly growing holidaymakers travelling the with a projected spend of over Muslim travel industry globe these days are changing USD200 billion. that perception. And HalalTrip, WORDS SAKINAH MANAFF-GREEN helmed by Fazal Bahardeen, What are the top destinations is happy to help them along. for Muslim travellers? Launched in 2013, the company The GMTI 2016 scored 130 bills itself as one of the world’s destinations, including OIC leading online travel specialists (Organisation of Islamic catering to the needs of Muslim Cooperation) and non-OIC travellers. Through its web portal countries. Within OIC countries, and mobile app, HalalTrip makes Malaysia topped the list for trip planning more convenient, fun the second consecutive year, and intuitive for those looking for followed by the United Arab a halal-friendly experience. Emirates, Turkey, Indonesia and Qatar. Outside the OIC countries, What are some of HalalTrip’s Singapore scored the highest unique features? rating, followed by Thailand, the

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SINGAPORE 16-19 JUNE

BEERFEST ASIA Oktoberfest might be a few months away but there’s no reason you can’t get your beer party on now. Returning to the Marina Promenade, this year’s event offers more than 500 beers, and an eclectic range of whiskies and spirits; a top-class entertainment lineup; and lip-smacking gourmet bites. beerfestasia.com

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DARWIN TRIPLE CROWN Will someone finally make history by winning all three races to claim the Triple Crown? It’s anybody’s guess but whatever the outcome, you can be sure this is going to be a high-octane weekend. Besides the fast and furious CHENGDU V8 supercars, also watch out 17-18 JUNE for Hot Wheels Stuntz Inc’s jump truck demonstration. UNDER SIEGE: THE FULL STORY OF FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE v8sdarwin.com.au Meshing classical Chinese music with Beijing opera and Chinese kung fu, Under Siege: The Full Story of Farewell My Concubine is acclaimed dancer Yang Liping’s first show as a director. Inspired in part by the historical battle between the Chu and Han kingdoms, this visually stimulating dance opera also explores the themes of desire and fear in modern society. gochengdu.cn

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GAWAI DAYAK PENANG DURIAN FESTIVAL BALI ARTS FESTIVAL CAIRNS More than just a rice harvest Ever wondered why durian Leave your mai tai behind 25 JUNE-1 JULY festival, Gawai Dayak is connoisseurs hold the fruit in and head to the Taman also a celebration of the such high regard? The answer Werdhi Budaya Arts Centre CAIRNS TO KARUMBA indigenous people who can be found at the orchards in Denpasar for a crash BIKE RIDE call Sarawak home. Visit of Balik Pulau. Forget the course in traditional Balinese The fact that this “Bucket longhouses that are open so-called ‘designer’ varieties dance, music and crafts. List Ride of a Lifetime” has to the public that day, and such as D24 and mao shan You’ll find more than 300 been around for 14 years learn about the Dayak wang and opt for performances and activities means it’s doing something culture. If you’re local cultivars running the gamut from right. Participants can either lucky, you can even like the ang heh dance and shadow puppetry tackle a 780km road trail sample treats (“red prawn” to culinary samplings. Not- or take on the tracks, rivers such as tuak in Hokkien) to-be missed highlights and creeks of the Outback. (traditional rice and chee include gamelan gong Besides having glutes of liquor) and ayam (black thorn) kebyar jam sessions at the steel after this adventure, pansuh (chicken for their amphitheatre and traditional you’ll be helping to raise cooked in bamboo). unique flavours. ballet known as sendratari. funds for underprivileged

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Expect horse-racing, live bands, shadow-puppet plays, traditional drama, boat races and a massive costume parade, all culminating in a mad rush into the sea at dawn. The inspiration for all this? The arrival of the sea worms that live in corals and float to the surface to breed just once a year. In local Sasak culture, these creatures are actually the reincarnation of a sacred princess.

SECRET GILIS The northern Gilis – Trawangan, Air and Meno – get all the press. Yet the southern Gilis have a less- developed charm that’s all their own, and Gili Gede Indah makes a splendid place to appreciate traditional island life. Get a boat cross the strait from Bali, from the hamlet of Tembowong, and dominated by the then explore the island’s tiny Asacred Mount Rinjani, less- villages, linked by a network populated Lombok is an island of winding paths. Boatmen can of contrasts. The Gilis off the arrange snorkelling trips to northwest coast offer sybaritic stunning Gili Layar nearby. From sweeping beaches to luxury, while surfers flock to the beaches in the south. Yet on the LUNCH ON THE BEACH lush islands and stunning slopes of Rinjani and in central Lombok’s south coast is a series waterfalls, the natural Lombok, life continues like it has of beautiful bays and beaches, beauty of Bali’s neighbour for centuries: horse carts still which includes the white half- ferry shoppers to the market, moon Selong Belanak beach. makes it a must-visit while farmers tend their fields. The Laut Biru restaurant, right on the beach, is cool, shady and WORDS THEODORA SUTCLIFFE SEA WORM SPECTACLE eminently stylish. Seafood is Each February, traditional elders good here, while the Balinese and wise men meet to set the sparkling wine is well-priced and date for the Bau Nyale festival, a thoroughly quaffable. three-day extravaganza in Kuta. TAKE A COOKING COURSE Right by the harbour on Gili Air, Gili Cooking Classes offer the Super Six, which covers Indonesian classics from the toothsome dessert kelepon – a pandan-flavoured ball filled with palm syrup and coated in coconut – to Lombok’s signature dish, the spicy ayam taliwang (grilled chicken coated with chilli sauce).

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16 | SILKWINDS WATERFALL WALKS The refreshingly cold waters that pour down from the summit of Rinjani make for spectacular falls. Two of the best, an easy walk from Senaru, are Sindang Gila and Tiu Kelep. Sindang Gila takes just 15 minutes to reach on foot via a well- made path; towering, jungle- clad Tiu Kelep is a longer and much more beautiful walk. Locals claim both waterfalls have rejuvenating powers.

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its flesh, the plant’s appealing tempura. They are deep-fried bright yellow flowers also make until golden brown and served for a delicious, savoury dish. with a dip of soy sauce, vinegar Called dok fak thong, pumpkin and sliced scallion. flowers are seasonally available in wet markets across Thailand. Try it at: Pun Pun Restaurant, Farmers typically harvest the Wat Suan Dok, Chiang Mai, plant before dawn when they fully Thailand unfurl. Only male blooms, which do not have pistils and grow on long stalks, are harvested as the female blooms are left to grow VIETNAM’S VERSION In Thailand, pumpkin flowers into vegetables. Bong di don thit, Vietnam’s are not just decorative Thai home cooks usually answer to dok fak thong tod, is elements on a plate make dok fak thong tod, or fried also made with prawn and garlic; pumpkin flowers with minced the only difference is the addition WORDS & PHOTO IRA DE REUVER prawns. To prepare this dish, the of dill – a testament to the flowers are carefully washed French culinary influence in the and dried, and their stems and country. In Danang, Waterfront umpkin figures prominently stamen are removed. The flowers Bar & Restaurant (150 Bach Dang in a variety of dishes in Thai are then filled with a mixture of Street) serves this as one of Pcuisine. Nuggets of this finely minced prawn and chopped its appetisers. Vitamin A-rich vegetable are garlic, seasoned with some fish In other parts of the country, typically found in yellow or red sauce and palm sugar. The petals the edible golden flowers are curry, or simmered in coconut are then folded at the tip and found in hot pot as an ingredient milk and eaten as dessert. Beyond coated in batter, similar to making cooked along with fish balls, shrimp, beef and greens, or quickly dipped into the broth and eaten immediately.

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A trip with a physically l Identify hotels with dedicated arrive. Think about having space wheelchair-friendly rooms. You around the bed, in the bathroom disabled child comes with can easily find out online or and also accessibility via the challenges, but with proper shortlist three or four you like, elevator or from the ground floor. planning and by anticipating call ahead to inform them of your Hotels close to where you want to needs and ask what they can do sightsee are always worthwhile, your child’s needs, you can to assist. Hotels that are as this will prevent additional enjoy a hassle-free vacation responsive and eager to please transport issues. are a good bet – if they are WORDS AIMEE CHAN reluctant to help you over the l Hire a taxi or a private driver phone, they aren’t going to be with an appropriate vehicle very helpful when you actually specially allocated to you for your

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l Consider hiring a travel companion, caregiver or even just a local nanny for the duration of l Do your research on travel your stay. In developing countries, insurance. Know if your insurance you will often find that footpaths provider covers people with are broken, uneven or non- disabilities. Also invest in existent, and having someone to travel insurance for your child’s watch for hazards or an extra pair wheelchair in case of damage. of hands to carry bags will be a huge asset. l Be prepared to be the centre of attention. Disabilities are not l Have someone push or walk always openly acknowledged in stay. It’s the easiest way to get behind your child when you’re some Asian societies, so your around in a foreign country. That out in the streets. Even if your child’s wheelchair will attract a way your driver will get to know child can mobilise himself in lot of interest wherever you go. If your needs and can keep relevant his wheelchair, having someone you have older kids, talk to them items in the car for you (such as next to him helps make him more about this and practise some car seats for kids or even food visible to vehicular traffic. You ways they can respond when and change of clothes). Call the could also consider bringing along strangers express curiosity hotel to ask for their assistance in a flag on a long thin pole that and interest. organising this before you leave you can attach to the back of the home so you can start using wheelchair to also draw attention Aimee Chan is the founder of their services immediately at and help create a safe zone suitcasesandstrollers.com,

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22 | SILKWINDS Fleeing their enemies centuries ago, the peaceful Hakka people built homes that were an oddity in China’s Fujian province. Yet over centuries, their unusual settlement not only sustained a culture, but protected generations

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“Four plates and a soup pot!” says our guide, laughing. He’s expecting our surprise, and is not disappointed. mouth of the Nine Dragon River. In the hot late-morning sunshine, These days the Hakka people of Fujian province expect visitors, miles from anywhere, I rub my eyes as especially since 2008 when the we look down from the ridge where area, with its 3,000 Fujian tulou, was listed as a UNESCO World the coach has parked. Deep in the Heritage Site. valley below, surely, these are the FORM AND FUNCTION strangest houses I have ever seen. The tulou were constructed between the 13th and 20th centuries. Due to wars and There are five in the cluster China, the worst was feared. drought, and to flee the Jin – square and circular with black- Their sinister appearance caused attackers, people from central tiled overhanging roofs, and already jumpy US intelligence China trekked further south, blank ochre-yellow walls several officers to switch to high alert. looking for the ideal spot to storeys high. Perhaps (if I squint A group nuclear missile base re-establish their communities. really hard) they do resemble my was their first thought; however, After many decades, some guide’s metaphor of a giant table fortunately, before any pre- settled in these fertile valleys setting. emptive action was taken, spies at an altitude of 800m. The cool But these buildings don’t were enlisted to take donkeys and climate here is ideal for growing look like homes either. Little trek in to check out the situation. the foods they had known and wonder they almost sparked This was extremely lucky. The loved: cabbages and persimmons, an international incident. peaceful villagers who met tea and turnips. Opening spread: their unexpected visitors with The original houses were built Looking like an MISTAKEN IDENTITY alien entity from surprised smiles and offers of using the only available materials above, the tulou Towards the end of the Cold War, tea and dried persimmons were – the local red mud reinforced nearly caused over 30 years ago, our guide totally oblivious to what a close with strips of bamboo, sand an international explains, China remained much call they’d had. and stone, and bound together, incident when US intelligence of a mystery to the West. When Our group gets a similar improbably, with egg white, stumbled on it pictures transmitted by a US reception, although we have taken glutinous rice and brown sugar. surveillance satellite during the just four hours on a comfortable This unorthodox mix is said to Facing page, Reagan administration showed air-conditioned coach along the coagulate better than concrete, from top: A curving corridor dozens of weird doughnut-shaped smooth new highway to reach it, and they built the rammed earth of homes; a buildings sprinkled throughout travelling west to Yongding from walls “as thick as a banquet table” woman strings

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COMMUNAL HEART To enter a tulou is to step back many centuries. Built four or five storeys high, they resemble squat mushrooms with thick stems. Inside, timber balconies were added to overlook the courtyard and activities below, and the ring- Yellow ducklings scratch on the shape allows light and air to enter clay floor of the courtyard; a from above. woman sits silently sorting tea These clan houses are villages leaves, while toddlers stagger in themselves, accommodating forward shyly, as curious about us up to 700 people. Centuries on, as we are of their unique lifestyle. safety is still paramount, and At the centre of the courtyard we enter one through its heavy stands a shrine or temple where

single door, the community’s ancestors are still worshipped ; GORDON HAMMOND first defence which is securely and which now doubles as a locked at night. For the same community hall and school. reason the ground floor has no There is a well for water, and the external windows. first floor houses a granary and Inside, we are instantly staples to withstand a long siege absorbed by the life of the tulou. if necessary.

26 | SILKWINDS The tulou of Yuchanglou is sometimes known as the zigzag tulou. Constructed in 1308, the builders cut the upright timbers to the incorrect length. The roll-on effect is visible in this photo

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Bottom, from left: Ducklings wander around Tianluokeng tulou; aman tends to his grandchild

Facing page, from top: Daily life and chores have their place outdoors in Hekeng village; Tianluokeng village is cradled by verdant valleys

Daily life in a tulou has not green tea into my hands, and changed for centuries. Everyone another lifts a bottle of strong has a task: cooks, tea-pickers rice wine spirit filled with the and sorters, and those who dry most enormous bumblebees I produce from the communal lands have ever seen. “Drink it,“ our guide on the concrete slabs outside in coaxes, “good for the knees!” the hot sunshine. Mothers tend to little ones dressed in sensible TEXTURED FEAST Chinese baby-wear: no nappies, Hakka food is distinctive in its just pants with an open back. emphasis on texture – braised, Some tulou have individual roast and stewed meats take staircases to each ‘home’ but centrestage, along with WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW in the Tianluokeng complex we preserved meats. There are dozens of tulou visit, not far from the waterside We taste the same flavours houses, the more elaborate village of Taxia, there are only two in a small room near the tulou. dating from the 17th and 18th staircases – one on each Plates of eggplant and red hot centuries. There are some side of the courtyard – which lead chillies, rich pork belly bathed homestays and a few local to the sheltered gallery outside in turnip broth, sweet potato restaurants, but the area is the families’ front doors. The top chips dusted with sugar, and cold not highly developed, so be floor is for the older folks, and poached duck have been prepared prepared to live and eat simply I don’t envy them climbing those for us, and the generous menu while visiting. flights of steep and shaky continues until we can eat no Best time to go: The Lunar New wooden stairs. more. Outside, the ingredients, Year, which falls in January Someone beckons us up to the season’s harvest – chillies, or February, is important in take a look and we pass the corn, mushrooms and persimmons Chinese culture, and especially second floor used for storage, – are drying on concrete slabs, in the tulou. Also, the warmer and on to the third for family with whole heads of cabbage season from April to October. accommodation. Back downstairs, hanging on a fence. someone else pushes a cup of Someone speaks swiftly to our guide. He translates for us. “See that old lady there?” He means the very old woman crouched on a stool watching us, smiling, her lined face telling the story of a long life and much work. “She is 90!” Smiling, we shake her hand, and she wordlessly holds mine fast for a moment. I’ll admit it, we came out of curiosity to see strange houses. What we discovered instead is that rather than being weapons of mass destruction, these homes proffer, more accurately, lessons in peaceful commune.

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or starters, the attractions highlighted in the Barunga is the home of one of The Top End Territory is home films such as Gunlom Falls and the Australia’s most significant is a mecca of wildlife, to Australia’s outback’s beautiful billabongs. community festivals. Held on incredible F largest national kakadutourism.com 10-12 June east of Katherine, landscapes park (Kakadu), it offers a rare chance to visit and unique while the Finke River is said GO INDIGENOUS a remote community and Indigenous rituals to be the world’s oldest river, Limited to just 250 visitors each experience culture, dance, dating back a mere 340 million year, the four-day art, culture art, sport and community. years. Indigenous Territorians and historical Arnhem Land and barungafestival.com.au themselves have lived off the land Cobourg Peninsula adventure for 40-odd thousand years. More based at far-flung Cobourg WETLANDS SAFARI recently, Darwin is the hometown Coastal Camp is a must-book. The Zip on an airboat through the of popular Australian R&B singer- tour covers ancient rock art little- Mary River. It may be Australia’s songwriter Jessica Mauboy. seen by non-indigenous eyes. densest saltwater crocodile Take the time to get into the venturenorth.com.au habitat, but besides crocs heart of the Territory and allow everywhere, you’ll also spot its wide-open spaces, starry night CRUISE UNDER THE STARS buffalo and wondrous birdlife skies and down-to-earth people Join The Algohgarrng Experience in this stunning, lush wetlands. work their magic. Here’s our pick tour and cruise the Yellow Water tourismtopend.com.au of some of the region’s top eats, Billabong with an indigenous adventures and secret finds. guide who shares Dreamtime UNIQUE ISLANDERS interpretations of the Milky Way. About 80km north of Darwin, 8 TOP ADVENTURES The 90-minute cruise explores the Tiwi Islands are renowned for Kakadu’s unique landscape being culturally and linguistically CROC HUNT within the solar system and distinct from Arnhem Land Celebrate the 30th anniversary its connection to Aboriginal Aborigines. Most islanders have of the classic Crocodile Dundee spiritual and cultural beliefs. a passion for football, fishing or films by following Mick ‘Crocodile’ kakadutourism.com fabrics, if not all three. Some like Dundee’s famous footsteps. Tiwi Designs and the Rioli football Kakadu Tourism offers the Spirit ABORIGINAL CELEBRATION family are household names. Join of Kakadu Adventure Tour, which The inspiration behind Yothu a multi-day tour from Darwin to

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Clockwise from top: Cool off in a watering hole, learn about Aboriginal culture through ancient wall art, see nesting turtles and enjoy the raw, rugged outback

learnt their barefoot skills or SECRET WOMEN’S BUSINESS pick up hand-dyed fabrics With a history dating back favoured by Whoopie Goldberg thousands of years, the dilly bag – a and Olivia Newton-John. traditional Australian Aboriginal sealinknt.com.au/tiwi-islands bag – is a powerful and important symbol to the women of Arnhem BIG GAME FISHING Land. Learn about the cultural Cast a line in the Cobourg significance of dilly bags, kinship, Peninsula’s Garig Gunak Barlu and Yolngu philosophy with Yolngu National Park for some of the women in the country – sorry fellas, best sports fishing in Australia; it’s for females only. lirrwitourism. think barramundi, mangrove jack com.au/womens-tours and Spanish mackerel. Take a break from fishing for a history BANUBANU RETREAT lesson on European settlers A secluded island off the Gove at Port Essington’s Victoria coast in east Arnhem Land, Settlement or at historic Banubanu is powered by the sun Cape Don lighthouse. and wind. It’s about as remote as venturenorth.com.au you can get – exactly the attraction for jaded city folk needing to TREK THE OUTBACK recharge their souls and connect Hike through Kakadu across an with nature. Expect long expanses ancient landscape with 40,000 of beach, while sports fishermen years of Aboriginal history. can target marlin, sailfish and Cool off in waterholes, dine Spanish mackerel. banubanu.com under the stars beside a camp fire before falling asleep to the TURTLE NESTING sounds of the bush in semi- Six out of seven marine turtle permanent wilderness camps. species inhabit Northern Territory worldexpeditions.com waters. Witness the wonder of nesting females coming ashore to 8 SECRET FINDS lay their eggs at Dundee Beach, 120km southwest of Darwin. EXPLORE A GHOST TOWN travelnt.com The ruins of 24 houses and a hospital are testimony to the ARNHEM LAND SAFARIS ambitions of a colonial British Davidsons Arnhem Land Safaris government, which established brings curious travellers into the Victoria Settlement in remote, last corner of ancient Australia. hostile northern Australia during Stay in cabins right in the middle the 1830s. Approximately of pristine bush setting, go 570km northeast of Darwin, the birdwatching in the wetlands, settlement is accessed by 4WD see rock art sites, and take a only during the dry season (May - sunset trip to the floodplains. October). travelnt.com arnhemland-safaris.com

32 | SILKWINDS GOOD BUYS For some unique NT finds, head to Darwin’s first cinema – now converted into Star Village arcade in Smith Street Mall – where you’ll find quirky boutiques like Vintage Twist and Embella Jewellery, and Pure Indulgence for homemade chocolate.

COOL DOWN, GET WET In a parched landscape dominated by red dirt and choking dust, nothing’s more refreshing than a dip in the crystal clear waters of Katherine thermal hot springs fed by the Katherine River on the edge of town. visitkatherine.com.au Further afield, like many of the Territory’s secret watering holes, you’ll need a 4WD to access Tjaynera Falls. The upside is you’ll probably have this little plunge pool all to yourself. parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au

TAKE HOME A TERRITORY ONE-OFF Raw Cloth is a little gem hidden away in Darwin’s northern suburb of Nightcliff. Passionate textile collectors and mother and daughter duo, Rhonda Dunne and Jo Dunne-Politis along with partner Kerrie Horgan, source 100 per cent cotton or raw silk from Finland, the Tiwis and across the Territory, even old kimonos and Indonesian batiks. These fabrics are crafted into bright and beautiful clothing that scream “one of a kind” for men, women and children. Shop 3, 60 Aralia

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Facing page, clockwise from top left: Soak in the Mediterranean vibe and drinks at Moorish Cafe; Char’s inviting heritage home setting; grills at Ducks Nuts. Right: Yots Greek Taverna’s succulent octopus

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PEE WEE’S AT THE POINT Having picked up gongs at the 2015 Gold Plate Awards and the Australian Good Food & Travel Guide 2016 Readers Choice awards, Pee Wee’s is a winning combination of waterfront location and a cutting-edge menu. Try an entree of coconut-crusted crocodile tail cheekily described as “wild caught, wrestled by chef on the beach in front of Pee Wee’s”. peewees.com.au

DINAH BEACH CRUISING YACHT ASSOCIATION (DBCYA) The DBCYA clubhouse debunks any notion of yachting being an exclusive pastime of the rich. buffalo, possum and wallaby YOTS GREEK TAVERNA Friendly and modest, the food is satay along with similarly Darwin’s warm climate goes well as honest and authentic as the themed sausages. with Mediterranean-style cuisine, yachties that prop up the bar each even more so when it comes with night. Try grilled barramundi for CHAR RESTAURANT a dockside location overlooking a bargain price at AUD18. Housed in heritage-listed bobbing yachts. Be tempted dbcya.com.au Admiralty House on the Darwin by traditional house-made Esplanade, Char offers great lamb yiros served with warm DUCKS NUTS steaks and wicked desserts pita bread, salad and tzatziki This place is a hit with locals who like chocolate indulgence with accompanied by a robust Barossa pre-order their morning coffee orange reduction, caramel sauce Valley shiraz. yots.com.au via the Ducks Nuts smartphone and blood orange sorbet. Add a app. If you’re in town on a chocolate martini for a complete HUMPTY DOO HOTEL Tuesday, you’re in luck. It’s AUD15 chocolate fix.chardarwin.com.au Humpty Doo Hotel is worth a visit Schnitzel Night with nine toppings purely for bragging rights and influenced by flavours around the MOORISH CAFE the obligatory souvenir t-shirt. If world. They’ll even throw in a free A tried-and-true winner for 14 you’re looking for good pub grub beer or wine. ducksnuts.com.au years and Darwin’s first tapas (think steak and chips or hearty restaurant, Moorish channels steak burgers with lashings of ROAD KILL CAFE Mediterranean influence with caramelised onions) washedThe tulou down of “You kill it, we grill it” is the motto Spanish and north African with a cold beer in a pubYuchanglou full of is sometimes known of this cafe at Darwin’s Mindil flavours. Grab a friend and raw Aussie characters,as the you’llzigzag find tulou . Beach Sunset Markets. Sounding share spiced lamb strips with it here along theConstructed Arnhem Highway in 1308, more gruesome than it actually chimichurri, duck shanks with an hour south of Darwin.the builders cut the is, this place is strictly for meat saffron caramelised onions or upright timbers to the incorrect length. lovers though. Try the crocodile NT jewfish in coconut and lime. SilkAir flies Thefive roll-on times effectweekly is

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SHANThe Shan people are the largest minority group in Myanmar, with some of the most fascinating culture of any of the country’s indigenous tribes, including a unique artisanal culture passed down for generations

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aving lived in the foothills from the plant helps absorb of the Shan plateau in negative aura and bring good luck. Myanmar for over 1,000 The sticky fibres inside the years after migrating stem of the padonma kyar lotus Hfrom southwest China, most Shan are first pulled out by hand. have retained their traditional Once the fibers are twisted ways through the centuries. Here into threads and spun around a are some Shan crafts and skills to spindle, they are washed and then see or even try your hand at. left in their natural cream hue, or dyed with natural colours from LOTUS SILK fruits, tree leaves or bark, and 1 Myanmar is the only place flower petals to create vibrant in the world where silk is yarns. Once ready for weaving, woven from an unusual source: the yarn is loaded onto large lotus flowers. The tradition of traditional handlooms and turned weaving lotus silk began as a way into shawls, clothing and bags. to create monk’s robes, using the A small scarf can take one to two most sacred flower regarded in days to make; for a full set of the Buddhist world. As such, the monk’s robes, it can take up to lotus silk reflects the noblest 60 weavers 10 days to complete offering that can be made to – and requires as many as Buddha, and the weavers believe 220,000 lotus stems to that wearing something made produce enough thread.

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Opening spread: A Shan lotus silk weaver at work

Facing page, from top left: Stone marble carvings; apprentices take a year to learn the craft; deft fingers at the handloom

This page, from top: Umbrellas in a riot of colours created from fine handmade paper; a blacksmith shaping metal into assorted implements

Check out: Demonstrations and regular weaving work can be seen at Ko Than Hlaing Silk & Lotus Weaving Workshop in Inle Lake. silkandlotusweaving.blogspot.com

STONE CARVING 2 Another craft that draws heavily on Buddhist tradition, stone carving is a source of great pride and honour for the Shan people. Workshops can be found throughout the country, but the highest concentration is in Mandalay, where Sagyin Hill lies. This small mountain range of seven hills contains marble that varies in hue from pure white to bluish-grey, and from which most Shan stone carving is created. Two-thirds of the families in this area make a living from creating these marble statues, with the craft usually passed from parent to children, and Bagan as a means to create purposes, such as ceremonial involving the entire family. The weapons and armour as well swords used in weddings. men hammer and then finely as agricultural and household chisel the details into the stone, implements. Many of the smoke- Check out: The blacksmith while the women polish the filled smithy shops dot the cities workshop located in Se-khong finished product. The renowned and hills of the Shan areas, village in Inle Lake. You may also nine-metre tall marble Buddha often beneath the home of purchase finished products here. at the Kyauk Taw Gyi pagoda in the artisan. Mandalay, one of the largest in The necessary fire never goes MARIONETTES the nation, was carved in Sagyin. out, as the blacksmith moves 4 Burmese puppetry, called between it and the working bench. yoke thé, might have Check out: Many workshops line Assistants (often their children) died out completely were it not Kyauk Sit Tan, Mandalay’s famous pump dusty antique bellows to for the Mandalay Marionettes “stone-carving road”, where you stoke the fire, as the blacksmiths Theatre, which prompted a surge can watch the carving in action. pound glowing, white-hot metal in the popularity of this unique into the desired shapes of knives, Myanmar tradition. The stories BLACKSMITHING hammers, bells, buckles and originated from royal patronage, 3 The art of blacksmithing bangles. Today, these blacksmith centering around Buddha’s life is both a craft and a products are used mainly for and local legend. practical necessity, having household and agricultural The marionettes are intricate,

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wood, stand 18 to 24 inches tall, with each connected to 18 wires (male characters) or 19 wires (female characters), and are controlled by one puppeteer. Each completed multi-piece puppet is then expertly joined together with string and finished with detailed painting, jewels and costumes.

Check out: The Shwe Yadana Myaing Puppet Production Three types of materials are Workshop in Mandalay. Or, enjoy used: rice straw, bamboo and a traditional cultural show at the bark from the mulberry tree. Rice Mandalay Marionettes Theatre. paper is made in three thicknesses mandalaymarionettes.com and quality grades. After resting in water and lime for five days PAPERMAKING – which breaks down the fibres – 5 The Shan people are the rice straw is steamed under believed to have originally a wood fire for three more. The migrated from China’s Yunnan fiber is then rinsed with water and province – and many skills beaten with a wood stamper for came with them, such as hand at least 12 hours. The higher the papermaking. Paper made this grade of paper, the longer it must way, by hand rather than machine be beaten to create a thinner, finer and using no electricity, is a rarity product. Mulberry bark is soaked these days. in water for a day, then cooked with wood ash for five hours. Bamboo paper goes through a similar process, but rests in lime water for a minimum of three years, and must be beaten far longer. The pounded wet fibre pulp is then poured onto a screen and air bubbles removed with a smooth stick; then the sheet is dried in the sun, and cut into the desired sizes. Decorative elements like flower petals and leaves are placed on the wet paper while it is on the screen, before drying. The end result is used for writing paper and to make items such as umbrellas and fans. The

40 | SILKWINDS This spread, clockwise from top: Delicate, detailed marionettes; combining bamboo and horsehair makes fine lacquerware flexible; Shan noodles hung out to dry; a tempting bowl of Shan noodles; lacquerware receptacles have numerous versatile uses

sheets are also burnished to make Check out: Stop by Bagan’s gold leaf, which are used smaller, family-owned workshops for offerings and placed on such as Golden Cuckoo and deity statues. Mya Thaw Tar for personal demonstrations and to try your Check out: Learn the craft of hand at creating lacquerware. papermaking at Inle Princess Hotel. inle-princess.com SHAN NOODLE MAKING Famed Shan noodles are LACQUERWARE 7 one of the best loved foods 6 This painstaking craft is in Myanmar. This traditional flat deeply ingrained in Shan noodle is made with rice flour and culture and across Myanmar – water that are cooked together and you can find lacquerware bowls, fermented for several days, before tableware and chests in palaces, being cut into strips and hung out in temples and homes of regular the sun to dry. Burmese. Each piece starts with The Shan also make a bean a bamboo or horsehair base, noodle, usually with mung. The which is then coated with seven beans are ground into a thick to 16 layers of lacquer. After paste, then grated into strips. each coat the piece is set aside in What sets Shan noodle dishes an underground drying room for apart from other Burmese food is seven days, then smoothed with a the emphasis on the noodles and knife. After buffalo bone powder seasonings, rather than the meats and cotton are applied with more and herbs added to it. Served lacquer, the piece is ready for its as the main component of both intricate design. salads and soups, the noodles Using teakwood charcoal, are mixed with vegetables cinnabar, indigo and other natural and toppings such as sesame, powdered colours, the craftsman chickpea flour or fried garnishes, creates his masterpiece using and served with a side of pickled a small etching knife or needle. condiments. The combination of The finished product is dried the noodles’ velvety texture and underground again for one month, the sweet, sour and salty flavours and then polished with petrified of the dish is addictive. root powder before it can be sold. A small cup can take six months Check out: Inthar Heritage to produce, while larger pieces House offers cooking lessons emerge over years. Sein Naing, – learn how to make four local a third-generation craftsman at dishes, including Shan noodles. Mya Thaw Tar in Bagan, says his thahara.com favourite piece – a large chest designed on the inside as well as SilkAir flies three times out – took him three years weekly between Singapore

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ASIA’S RICH CULTURE AND WAY OF LIFE COMPELLED PHOTOGRAPHER DREW HOPPER TO SPEND EIGHT MONTHS BACKPACKING AND PHOTOGRAPHING THE REGION. “THE LANDSCAPES ARE STUNNING, THE FESTIVALS INCREDIBLE, AND THE PEOPLE ARE SOME OF THE FRIENDLIEST, MOST ADAPTABLE PEOPLE I’VE MET,” SAID HOPPER, “NO WORDS CAN DESCRIBE THE LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE THAT IS SOUTHEAST ASIA.”

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Opening spread: Herders walking their goats back to the village at sunset in dusty Old Bagan, Myanmar

This spread, clockwise from left: Fishermen convene amid lotus at Inle Lake, Myanmar; one of the most memorable moments from Siem Reap was being part of this local family being blessed by a monk inside Angkor Thom, Cambodia; a Cambodian artist demonstrating his talent with beautiful watercolours

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48 | SILKWINDS Previous spread: An enchanting evening on the full moon of the 12th lunar month in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where people celebrate Loy Krathong (also called Festival of Light) over the weekend. Here, monks pray to Buddha on the night of Loy Krathong inside the grounds of Wat Phan Tao

This spread, clockwise from top left: A Red Dao grandmother and her granddaughter in Ta Phin village, Sapa, Vietnam; in Mae Hong Son region in northern Thailand, a bamboo raft floats on the freshwater channel that flows through Tham Lod cave, a 1,666m-long limestone cave that is home to many bats and swifts; a Burmese woman on the way to the market bearing a hefty load of fresh flowers on her head

SilkAir flies to Mandalay, Siem Reap, Chiang Mai and Hanoi. For flight frequencies, see SilkAir Postcards on page 61

SILKAIR.COM | 49 一 肉 其 油 年3月 ，美 国《 时 代 》杂 志 缕 汤，中。然 票选全球10大最健康的早 餐，越南汤河粉榜上有名。 幽 从 来 而 报告指出，河粉加入了大量蔬菜和香 淡 口 一 生 草 ，轻 怡 有 益 ，以 骨 头 熬 煮 的 汤 头 则 的 腔 碗 含有丰富明胶，能填补肠道的小洞。 文 一碗其貌不扬的汤河粉，竟然蕴藏 野 直 越 黎 了意想不到的营养价值，难怪越南 有 香，冲 南 玲 人一直 以 此 为 傲。

一 大 汤 法越的结晶 口 脑，河， 越南汤河粉被誉为是当地的非官 清 令 幸 方“国菜”，不少越南人均表示：“清 香的汤河粉就像是我们的灵魂，是 洌 人 福 我们传承百年的文化精髓。”无须山 的 迷 感 珍 海 错 ，只 要 一 碗 在 手 ，便 是 他 们 的 牛 倒 觉 快乐泉源。

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根据文献记载，越南汤河粉源于 被称为河内之汤。”由此可见，在越 19世 纪 末 法 国 占 领 河 内 期 间 ，由 于 南河粉的龙虎榜上，河内占有重要 他们酷爱牛肉，因此当地人在法国 的一席。 人 喜 爱 的 红 肉 汤 内 加 入 牛 肉 片 ，并 来到河内，无论是高级餐厅，还 因应法式的烹调风格影响，再伴以 是大街小巷，总是飘扬着一股混和 炭烧的洋葱，为浓烈的汤底加添焦 了 香 草 和 牛 肉 浓 香 的 气 味 ，闻 之 怡 香 ，奠 下 越 南 清 汤 牛 河 的 雏 形 。其 神 醒 胃 ，叫 人 禁 不 住 垂 涎 再 三 。一 碗 后河粉在国内遍地开花，演变出不 地 道 的 河 内 汤 河 粉 ，必 定 有 四 项 必 同的风味和个性，渐渐成为越南的 备材料：牛骨清汤、嫩滑牛肉片、如 代表美馔。 丝绸软滑的河粉，以及别具风味的 大量香料，组合成令人无法抗拒的 汤底的奥秘 经典美食。 越南著名作家Huu Ngoc在《 徘 徊 于 完美的牛肉汤河淡雅飘香，齿颊 越南文化》一书内写道：“真正的河 留芳，灵魂就在于其汤底，必须清而 粉仅限于在越南可吃到，准确一点 不浊。讲究的厨师会以洋葱和牛骨 SO PHO, SO GOOD 是在北越，更准确点是在河内。它 熬煮，但切忌操之过急，先以上等牛 Savour the goodness of 骨和牛腩细火慢调，伴以八角和肉 Vietnam’s unofficial 桂 等 ，动 辄 熬 上 10小时，还要不时撇 national dish 清浮于汤面的浓稠物，才能保持汤 寻味地图 底 清 澈 ，带 点 牛 肉 的 浓 香 ，却 又 毫 不 In March this year, Time listed 来 到 河 内 ，当 然 不 能 错 过 一 尝 正 宗 油腻。呷一口汤，满口肉香，的确叫 Vietnamese pho as one of 的 牛 肉 汤 河 ，感 受 那 一 碗 浓 中 带 淡 人灵魂差点出窍。 the world’s top 10 healthiest 雅幽香的地道滋味。 南越人喜好偏甜，因此另辟蹊 breakfasts, as it’s chockful of 位于河内大都市索菲特传 径 ，在 汤 内 加 入 冰 糖 ，与 北 部 如 河 内 vegetables and herbs while the 奇酒店的Spices Garden (www. 的又截然不同。最后举箸前再洒上 左 页 ：尝 过 一 口 bone broth contains gelatin, sofitel-legend.com/hanoi), 环境华 大 量 香 草 ，如 新 鲜 薄 荷 叶 、罗 勒 ，佐 色香味俱全的牛 which helps repair the gut lining. 肉 汤 河 粉 后 ，齿 贵，服务超贴心，其越南牛肉河粉 以 鱼 露 和 青 柠 汁 ，一 口 爽 口 牛 肉 ，一 颊 留 芳 ，令 人 回 味 Pho is said to have originated 地道美味，配上一杯越南滴漏咖 口幼滑河粉，夹杂东南亚特有的香 再三。 in Hanoi in the late 19th century 啡 ，完 美！ 草气味，就是一碗令人难以忘怀的 – French influences prompted Pho Gia Truyen (#49 Bat Dan) 是 正宗河内河粉。 下 ：位 于 老 城 区 的 the locals to add beef slices and Pho Gia Truyen，环 老城区的路边摊，当地人誉为全城 境 虽 狭 逼 杂 乱 ，仍 grilled onion to their soup. The 最佳的牛肉河粉店。环境说不上 胜安航空每周6班从新加坡直 然人潮不绝，只为 result is a dish that has taken on 理 想 ，但 汤 头 鲜 甜 ，牛 肉 鲜 嫩 ，充 航河内 碗中那一口鲜。 regional variations as it spread 满绝佳地道风味。 across Vietnam. 同样位于旧城区的Pho 10 (10 A bowl of authentic Hanoi Ly Quoc Su) 是本地人的热门之选， pho consists of clear beef bone 店内飘扬着浓郁的牛肉汤气味。河 broth, tender beef slices, silky 粉价钱廉宜，份量十足，还可配上 rice noodles, and plenty of herbs 油条泡浸同吃，口味独特。 and spices. The secret lies in the soup. Simmer premium beef bones and brisket, add in star anise, cinnamon and other spices, then boil for 10 hours, taking care to remove any floating residue. This creates a clear broth that packs a rich savoury flavour without being oily. The south Vietnamese add rock sugar in their broth, so their pho is sweeter.

Go on a pho trail in Hanoi. Try: • Spices Garden Restaurant, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi (15 Ngo Quyen Street) • Pho Gia Truyen (49 Bat Dan) • Pho 10 (10 Ly Quoc Su)

SilkAir flies six times weekly between Singapore and Hanoi ENGLISH TRANSLATION: JEFFREY KONG. GETTY IMAGES; ALAMY IMAGES; GETTY KONG. JEFFREY TRANSLATION: ENGLISH

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Welcome aboard! As the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, SilkAir brings you unique travel experiences in Asia-Pacific’s most exciting destinations

54 SILKAIR EXPERIENCE 56 NEWS FROM THE DECK 58 OFFICES 59 FLEET & FLIGHT TIMES 60 ROUTE MAP 61 POSTCARDS 68 SILKAIR STUDIO Stream movies, TV shows and music onboard

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THE REGIONAL WING SILKAIR CABINS WE TAKE OF SINGAPORE AIRLINES We understand that a flight is We know you want the best that much more than getting to your Asia has to offer. A full-service, destination – it is the start of CARE OF YOU award-winning airline, SilkAir your holiday or business travel. now flies to 49 destinations Whether for business or pleasure, It’s the little touches that across 13 countries and is the you can relax, work and rest well make a big difference. Discover regional wing of Singapore in our Business and Economy Airlines (SIA). Together with SIA, Class cabins. the joy of flying with us, and we offer a combined network of In Business Class, enjoy experience our friendly inflight 105 destinations in 37 countries. enhanced personal space service with a warm Asian touch. Along with SIA Cargo and our and comfort with luxurious codeshare partners, our network leather-upholstered seats Your journey begins the moment extends to 279 destinations in fitted on several aircraft. you step on board 75 countries, giving you more The ergonomically designed connections to the rest of 40-inch seats offer optimised the world. legroom too. Before your flight, enjoy complimentary hot or cold snacks and refreshments in one of our lounges. On board, enjoy delectable food, wine and personalised service from our award-winning cabin crew. In Economy Class, our friendly cabin crew will welcome you with a refreshing drink and reading material. Relaxing on board is easy in our spacious, ergonomically designed seats with adjustable headrest and ample legroom.

54 | SILKWINDS DINING Start your journey with a complimentary welcome drink. PERKS & PRIVILEGES When it is time to dine, savour local favourites like Hainanese BOARDING PASS chicken rice and laksa, as well PRIVILEGES as a wide variety of Malay, Save your SilkAir Indian and Chinese dishes. To boarding pass to enjoy accompany your meal, enjoy a an assortment of glass from our carefully curated privileges, including collection of wines and non- exclusive discounts on alcoholic beverages. accommodation, dining At SilkAir, we keep our and shopping, as well as passengers’ best interests at discounted rates for the heart. Be sure to let us know SIA Hop-On Bus. if you have any special dietary requirements at least 24 hours KRISFLYER MILES before your flight, and we will do Earn and redeem KrisFlyer our best to meet your needs. miles when you fly with SilkAir. The more CHOOSE YOUR frequently you fly with PREFERRED SEAT SilkAir or Singapore Economy Class passengers can can watch up to 20 Hollywood and Airlines, the sooner you now select a Preferred Seat, international movies and 26 TV qualify for KrisFlyer which are located in exit rows. programmes, and listen to 100 Elite Silver or Elite Gold Offering more legroom, the seats chart-topping music albums via membership. Each level are available for a fee of USD40 wireless streaming directly on of membership comes for flights to and from China, your personal mobile devices. For with additional rewards, India, Australia and Nepal, and flights over two hours, Business privileges and benefits. USD20 for flights to and from all Class passengers will get Lenovo other SilkAir destinations. When tablets on loan to enjoy SilkAir SINGAPORE AIRLINES you make an online booking on Studio. Catch up on the latest PPS CLUB silkair.com, you may purchase news with our wide range of The PPS Club is reserved the seats during the seat complimentary newspapers for those who travel selection stage, and and browse through our frequently on Singapore at any time before diverse selection Airlines’ and SilkAir’s check-in opens by of magazines premium classes. Accrue retrieving your covering PPS value when you booking. business, travel Business Class on fashion, SilkAir, which will count AMENITIES lifestyle towards PPS Club member We offer and sports. qualification and renewal. several inflight PPS Club members enjoy amenities IN-SEAT personalised benefits to make your POWER and a greater level of journey more SUPPLY preferential treatment. comfortable, from For your convenience, pillows and blankets, selected aircraft are now to amenity kits and sockettes. fitted with in-seat power supply For little ones, we have a so you can charge your personal variety of toys such as plushies electronic devices while on board. and SpongeBob SquarePants board game kits to keep them SKYSHOP TREATS entertained. Please ask our From designer fragrances cabin crew. to classic liquors, SilkAir’s SkyShop brings a wide selection ENTERTAINMENT of products right to your seat. With our compliments, enjoy Browse through the SkyShop SilkAir Studio (pictured catalogue in your seat pocket, or above), our wireless inflight pre-order products online at entertainment system. silkairdutyfree.com and have Complementing our existing them delivered to you on your overhead drop-down screens, you next SilkAir flight.

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Cairns

SEE MEDAN with Fitriah Abdat, flight stewardess

What’s a must-try activity for those travelling with kids? Visit Pantai Cermin Theme Park and Resort, approximately an hour’s drive from the city. Kids will enjoy floating in the gateway to the UNESCO-listed Lazy Pool or speeding town will be on Mondays, down the slides. There’s Thursdays and Saturdays. also a mini zoo where Operated on SilkAir’s Airbus children can meet the A320 aircraft, these circular resort’s monkeys, flights will depart from Singapore deer and parrots. for Vientiane, followed by Luang From 31 October 2016, SilkAir Prabang, before heading back Any great eats? will launch flights to two new to Singapore. Sample local delicacies destinations: Vientiane and Luang With these new routes, such as bolu gulung, Prabang in Laos. With these new the number of destinations in Indonesia’s answer to flights, SilkAir, together with SilkAir’s network will increase to Swiss roll, and bika Ambon, its parent company, Singapore 51 destinations in 14 countries. a cake-like dessert made Airlines, will offer travellers These flights will also connect from tapioca flour. Wash connectivity to every country Laos with the joint Singapore them down with markisa in Southeast Asia. Airlines – SilkAir network of jus – a drink made from These new services to the more than 100 cities worldwide extracting the juice Laotian capital as well as the via Singapore. from a local type of passion fruit.

Good places for Prior to this appointment, shopping? NEW CHIEF Mr Foo Chai Woo was SIA’s Pay a visit Divisional Vice President, Sales to Petisah EXECUTIVE & Marketing. An SIA veteran with Market nearly 21 years of service, he has where held positions in both the head locals buy FOR SILKAIR office (senior roles in network their supply SilkAir named Mr Foo Chai Woo planning, market planning and of fresh as Chief Executive, taking over reservations services) as well produce, from Mr Leslie Thng effective as overseas. He has been SIA’s fish, and 18 May 2016. Mr Thng was Regional Vice President Americas, manisan appointed Chief Executive of and General Manager India for (dried SilkAir in August 2012 and has more than four years, and also held fruits). led the carrier through a period of positions in Japan, New Zealand continued strong growth. and Pakistan. GETTY IMAGES; SHUTTERSTOCK; PANTAI CERMIN THEME PARK AND RESORT THEME PARK CERMIN PANTAI SHUTTERSTOCK; IMAGES; GETTY

56 | SILKWINDS SilkAir partners Child’s Milestones 1989 February Tradewinds takes to the Dream Foundation skies on leased Child’s Dream Foundation is McDonnell SilkAir’s official adopted charity Douglas MD87 aircraft partner under a three-year with flights to Hat Yai, Memorandum of Understanding, Pattaya, Phuket, Kuantan signed in January last year. and Tioman Child’s Dream is a nonprofit organisation committed to 1992 April & July helping marginalised kids and Tradewinds is renamed youth in the Greater Mekong SilkAir. Business Class is Subregion, which covers introduced Myanmar, Laos, Thailand and Cambodia. Established in 2003, it 1994 February works with local communities to New Balenciaga-designed grow educational opportunities cabin crew uniform and boost health conditions for basic education, setting up of is revealed minors and youth. Activities youth employment centres, include health interventions and provision of high school 1998 September to reduce child mortality, and university scholarships. Unveils A320 with seating construction of facilities for childsdream.org capacity of up to 150

1999 February SilkAir celebrates its From 1 to 25 June 2016, SilkAir 10th anniversary DIRECT CHARTERS TO will offer seven return flights NAHA, OKINAWA between Singapore and Okinawa. 2002 July Operated on SilkAir’s Boeing 737 Online bookings are made aircraft, these chartered flights available on the official – approximately 5 hours and 15 SilkAir website minutes in duration – will arrive in Naha, Okinawa’s capital and 2004 August gateway to more than 100 Ryukyu Cabin crew wear the new islands. These non-stop flights to wrap dress uniform Japan’s southernmost prefecture can be booked through several 2009 February travel agents in Singapore. SilkAir celebrates its Visit silkair.com for the list of 20th anniversary participating travel agencies. 2012 August Announces its largest fleet order – up to 68 Boeing 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and Changi Airline Awards 2012 aircraft, and launches AWARDS & 2009 by Smart Travel Asia revamped website ACCOLADES 2011 Regional Airline of the Year Best Regional Airline 2011, 2014 February 2015 2014 by airlineratings.com, Centre for Aviation (CAPA) SilkAir celebrates Ranked among the Top 10 leading airline safety and its 25th anniversary, Airlines for Best Cabin review website 2010 and receives its first Service Worldwide 2015 Inducted into TTG Asia’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft by Hong Kong-based 2013 Travel Hall of Fame online travel magazine, Regional Airline of the Year following its 10th win as 2015 April Smart Travel Asia 2013 Air Transport News Best Regional Airline at the Unveils new cabin (ATN) awards TTG Travel Awards 2009 crew uniforms designed 2014 by Singaporean Ranked among the Top 2012 2009 Alexandria Chen 10 Airlines for Best Cabin Ranked 3rd, Top 10 Airlines Wins Best Regional Airline: Service Worldwide 2014, by Passenger Carriage, Southeast Asia by Skytrax

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ChamkarMorn, Phnom Penh Lujiang Road, Xiamen 361001 INDONESIA Tel: +62 761 83 9979/89 Business Park, Cebu City 6000 Tel: +855 23 988 629 Tel: +86 592 205 3257/80 BALIKPAPAN (BPN) Tel: +63 32 505 7871 BRI Tower, 6th Floor Suite 606 SEMARANG (SRG) SIEM REAP (REP) INDIA Jalan Jendral Sudirman No 37, Menara Suara Merdeka, Jalan DAVAO (DVO) Office No. G10-G11 BANGALORE (BLR) Balikpapan 76122, East Kalimantan Pandanaran No 30, Unit 6-04, Suite 056, Pryce Tower, JP Airlines Office Building, Siem Park View, 17 Curve Road, Tel: +62 542 73 0800 Semarang 50134, Jawa Tengah Laurel Avenue, Pryce Business Reap International Airport Near Queens Circle, Tasker Tel: +62 24 7692 8838 Park, Davao City 8000 Tel: +855 63 964 993 Town, Bangalore 560051 BANDUNG (BDO) Tel: +63 82 227 5301 Tel: +91 80 2286 7870/2 Wisma Bumiputera, Level 2, SURABAYA (SUB) CHINA Suite #207, Jalan Asia Afrika Pakuwon Center 22nd Floor KALIBO (KLO) CHANGSHA (CSX) CHENNAI (MAA) 141-149, Bandung 40112 Unit 22.08, Jalan Embong 2nd Floor, Casa Felicidad Alba, Room 61002, Huatian Hotel, The Westminster, 1st Floor Tel: +62 22 424 1251 Malang 1,3,5, Surabaya 60261 Archbishop Reyes Street, Kalibo VIP Tower, 10th Floor, 300 East 108, Dr Radhakrishnan Salai, Tel: +62 31 5319215-18 Tel: +63 36 500 7226 Jie Fang Road, Changsha, Hunan Mylapore, Chennai 600004 DENPASAR (DPS) Tel: +86 731 8997 7861/3 Tel: +91 44 4592 1921 2nd floor GOI Building YOGYAKARTA (JOG) THAILAND Ngurah Rai International Airport Royal Ambarrukmo Hotel, CHIANG MAI (CNX) CHENGDU (CTU) COIMBATORE (CJB) Denpasar, Bali 80361 Arcade 8-9, Jalan Laksda Duangtawan Hotel , 132 #09-04 Tower 2, Raffles City 229A, ITI Centre, 2nd Floor, Tel: +62 361 9368 388/89 Adisucipto 81, Yogyakarta Loykroh Road, T.Changklan Chengdu, No.3, Section 4, Sir Shanmugham Chettiar Tel: +62 274 446 9092/93 A.Muang District, Chiang Mai South Renmin Road Road, Coimbatore 641002, LOMBOK (LOP) Tel: +66 53 90 4985/6 Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Tel: +91 422 437 0271/61/81 Lombok Raya Hotel, MALAYSIA Tel: +86 28 8652 8626 Jalan Panca Usaha No 11 KOTA KINABALU (BKI) KOH SAMUI (USM) HYDERABAD (HYD) Mataram 83231, Lombok Block L, Lot 69-5, KK Times Samui Park Avenue Building CHONGQING (CKG) 6-3-1192/1/1, 104 1st Floor Nusa Tenggara Barat Square, Off Costal Highway Unit No C-2, 99/9 Moo 4, Unit 19-6, RongHeng Times White House, Block A, Tel: +62 370 62 8254/5 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Tambol Bopud, Amphur Koh Square, No 2 Guan Yin Qiao Kundan Bagh, Begumpet, Tel: +60 88 485 450/1/2 Samui, Suratthani 84320 Street, Jiangbei District, Hyderabad 500016 MAKASSAR (UPG) Tel: +66 77 60 1172/3 Chongqing Tel: +91 40 4036 9000 Unit F & G, 10th Floor, KUALA LUMPUR (KUL) Tel: +86 23 6787 8891/2 Menara Bosowa, Jalan Jendral 10th Floor, Menara Multi- PHUKET (HKT) KOCHI (COK) Sudirman No 5, Makassar Purpose, Capital Square 101/17 Moo 1, Tambol Kathu, KUNMING (KMG) Aisha Manzil, Ravipuram, M.G. Tel: +62 411 368 1017 8 Jalan Munshi Abdullah, Amphur Kathu, Phuket 83120 2002, 20th Floor, Building B, Road, Kochi 682 016, Kerala 50100, Kuala Lumpur Tel: +66 76 30 4018/19/20 Yinhai SOHO International Tel: +91 484 401 0410 MANADO (MDC) Tel: +60 3 2692 3122 Apartment Building, Ground Floor, Jalan Sarapung, No. VIETNAM 612 Beijing Road, Kunming KOLKATA (CCU) 5 Manado 95111, North Sulawesi KUCHING (KCH) DANANG (DAD) Tel: +86 871 6313 2334 Millenium City IT Park, Tel: +62 431 86 3744/844 07-1A, Gateway Kuching, 8th Floor, Suite 802, Tower II, 9th Floor, Unit 9A, Jalan Bukit Mata, Kuching One Opera Danang Hotel, SHENZHEN (SZX) DN-62, Sector V, Salt Lake, MEDAN (KNO) Tel: +60 82 25 6772/3 115 Nguyen Van Linh Street, Room 3H030-2, New Terminal Kolkata 700091 2nd Floor, Hotel Polonia, Danang Baoan International Airport, Tel: +91 033 2367 5422/3 Jalan Jendral Sudirman No 14, LANGKAWI (LGK) Tel : +84 511 3562708/9 Shenzhen Medan 20152 Langkawi International Tel: +86 0755 2345 9346/49 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Tel: +62 61 453 7744 Airport, Mezzanine Floor, HANOI (HAN) (TRV) 2nd Level, Padang Mat Sirat G02 – International Centre WUHAN (WUH) Ground Floor, Vivanta By Taj PALEMBANG (PLM) Langkawi, Kedah Darulaman 17 Ngo Quyen Street, Hanoi Unit 16-16, 16th Floor, Tower C V Raman Pillai Road, Thycaud Ground Floor, Sandjaja Hotel Tel: +60 4 955 9771 Tel: +84 4 3826 8888

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SilkAir flies one of the youngest fleets in the Asian region, Destination Flight Airport with an average age of 3 years 11 months. We currently duration to city operate 30 aircraft, comprising 11 Airbus A320-200, AUSTRALIA Cairns 6:40hrs 5.8km 4 Airbus A319-100 and 15 Boeing B737-800 aircraft Darwin 4:40hrs 13km

CAMBODIA Phnom Penh 2hrs 11km Siem Reap 2:10hrs 7km

CHINA Boeing 737-800 Changsha 4:45hrs 20km Chengdu 4:35hrs 18km NO OF AIRCRAFT Chongqing 4:30hrs 21km 15 IN FLEET Kunming 4hrs 25km Length 39.5m Shenzhen 4:05hrs 32km NO OF SEATS Wingspan 35.8m Wuhan 5:05hrs 26km 12 BUSINESS CLASS Height 12.5m Xiamen 4:05hrs 20km 150 ECONOMY CLASS Typical cruise speed 0.785 Mach

INDIA Bangalore 4:20hrs 40km Chennai 4:20hrs 20km Coimbatore 4:25hrs 10km Hyderabad 4:35hrs 38km Kochi 4:30hrs 32km Kolkata 4:20hrs 20km Thiruvananthapuram 4:25hrs 6km Visakhapatnam 4:20hrs 15km

INDONESIA Balikpapan 2:25hrs 12km Bandung 1:50hrs 4km Denpasar 2:40hrs 13km Airbus 320-200 Lombok 2:45hrs 30km Makassar 3hrs 17km NO OF AIRCRAFT Manado 3:40hrs 15km 11 IN FLEET Medan 1:15hrs 42km Length 37.57m Palembang 1:05hrs 20km Wingspan 35.8m NO OF SEATS Pekanbaru 1:05hrs 10km Height 11.76m 12 BUSINESS CLASS Semarang 2:15hrs 6km Maximum speed 0.82 Mach 138 ECONOMY CLASS Surabaya 2:20hrs 22km Yogyakarta 2:20hrs 8km

MALAYSIA Kota Kinabalu 2:30hrs 10km Kuala Lumpur 55min 80km Kuching 1:25hrs 10km Langkawi 1:25hrs 18km Penang 1:25hrs 21km

MYANMAR Mandalay 3:35hrs 45km Yangon 2:55hrs 16km

NEPAL Airbus 319-100 Kathmandu 5:10hrs 5km PHILIPPINES NO OF AIRCRAFT Cebu 3:40hrs 14km 4 IN FLEET Davao 3:50hrs 12km Length 33.84m Kalibo 3:40hrs 3km NO OF SEATS Wingspan 35.8m 8 BUSINESS CLASS Height 11.76m THAILAND 120 ECONOMY CLASS Maximum speed 0.82 Mach Chiang Mai 2:55hrs 5km Koh Samui 1:45hrs 17km Phuket 1:45hrs 31km

VIETNAM Danang 2:45hrs 3km Hanoi 3:20hrs 45km AIRCRAFT IMAGES: JUERGEN BAUMBUSCH IMAGES: AIRCRAFT

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Flights operated by SilkAir SilkAir and Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines

Beijing

Chengdu Wuhan Shanghai

Chongqing Changsha

Kunming CHINA New Delhi NEPAL Xiamen Kathmandu Guangzhou Shenzhen Ahmedabad Hong Kong Mandalay Hanoi INDIA Kolkata PHILIPPINES Mumbai VIETNAM MYANMAR Manila Visakhapatnam Chiang Mai Hyderabad Yangon THAILAND Danang Kalibo Bangalore Bangkok CAMBODIA Cebu Chennai Siem Reap Davao Coimbatore Phnom Penh Kochi Ho Chi Minh City Thiruvananthapuram Koh Samui Kota Kinabalu Phuket Manado

Langkawi MALAYSIA Penang Medan Kuala Lumpur Kuching Male SINGAPORE Balikpapan Pekanbaru Makassar Palembang INDONESIA Dili Semarang Surabaya TIMOR-LESTE Jakarta Lombok Bandung Denpasar Yogyakarta

Darwin

Cairns

AUSTRALIA

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A quick guide to our 49 destinations

SILKAIR RECOMMENDS Want to see Kolkata a burrito-like prata filled with DO but pressed for time? chicken, mutton or eggs; or ghugni Join a one-day city tour, chaat, yellow peas cooked in which includes a visit tomatoes and onions, and topped to the Victoria Memorial (above); with green chutney. lunch at a Bengali restaurant; and a short tonga (horsecart) ride to Don’t leave West Bengal The birthplace of luminaries see some of Kolkata’s churches. DRINK without a sip of masala chai. Many streetside such as Mother Teresa and Tour de Sundarbans, a hawkers sell this Rabindranath Tagore is one SEE travel operator, offers delicately sweet and spiced drink cruises and day trips in an earthenware cup, which is of India’s best cities for food to the Sundarbans, typically tossed to the side of the and cultural exploration the world’s largest mangrove street after use. ecosystem. Here you can spot some of the region’s interesting Looking for some wildlife, including the Bengal SHOP artisanal buys? Mason tiger, if you’re lucky. & Co sells chocolate bars made from cacao The city has a dizzying beans that are sourced from India. EAT array of yummy street (masonchocolate.com; available

GETTY IMAGES GETTY food. Try kathi roll, at Living Free, 5 Gariahat Road).

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Phnom Penh

AUSTRALIA CAIRNS Besides being close to the Great Barrier Reef, this city in Queensland boasts pristine rainforests with unique flora and fauna, bustling farmers’ markets and breathtaking beaches and islands. Frequency 3 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Thu and Sat) Chengdu Climate Rainy (Nov-May), dry (May-Oct) CHENGDU DARWIN The capital of Sichuan province The capital of the Northern Territory houses the giant panda breeding is the gateway to Kakadu National and research centre, and serves Park, with abundant wildlife, as the gateway to Mount Emei, waterfalls and aboriginal rock art. one of China’s four sacred In the city, Darwin’s Waterfront Buddhist mountains. Precinct buzzes with open-air dining, Frequency 14 flights weekly bars and trendy boutiques. from Singapore Frequency 5 flights weekly Climate Spring (Mar-May), from Singapore (Mon, Wed, summer (Jun-Sep), autumn Thu, Fri and Sun) (Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb) Climate Rainy (Nov-May), dry (May-Oct) CHONGQING This municipality located next to CAMBODIA Sichuan province is one of China’s PHNOM PENH boomtowns. Marvel at the towering Stop by the grand Royal Palace skyscrapers at Jiefangbei district, and the Silver Pagoda within or visit Wulong National Geology its grounds. Enjoy a stroll along Park for its karst stone bridges and Sisowath Quay, a three-kilometre deep mountain valleys. strip along the west bank of Tonlé Frequency 5 flights weekly from Sap River that’s lined with bars, Singapore (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat and restaurants, cafés and shops. and Sun) Frequency 19 flights weekly Climate Spring (Mar-May), from Singapore summer (Jun-Sep), autumn Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot (Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb) (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct) KUNMING SIEM REAP The largest city in Yunnan Discover the splendid architecture province is famed for its natural and bas-relief sculptures of Angkor and historical attractions like its Wat, one of the most significant many colourful and ornate temples, archaeological sites in Southeast the Yunnan Nationalities Village Asia. Near Tonlé Sap Lake, the and karst caves in Jiuxiang. charming floating villages are a Frequency 4 flights weekly from fascinating sight. Singapore (Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun). Frequency 11 flights weekly Additional Mon flights from 20 June from Singapore Climate Spring (Mar-May), Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot summer (Jun-Sep), autumn Darwin (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct) (Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb)

CHINA SHENZHEN WUHAN XIAMEN CHANGSHA This city in the Pearl River Delta With a history spanning more than Explore the rounded communal Surrounded by three rivers, the region has something for everyone, 3,500 years, this city in central fortresses known as tulou of capital of Hunan province offers from shopping, dining and art to China offers plenty of sights and Xiamen’s Hakka people. A UNESCO attractions like the Aiwan Pavilion theme parks. Soak in the vibrant experiences for history lovers. World Heritage Site, they stand as in scenic Mount Yuelu. A major energy of the city centre and marvel Visit Hubei Provincial Museum and lone castles up to five storeys high. port, it is also one of China’s top 20 at its cutting-edge architecture and marvel at its 140,000 artefacts, A trip here will also acquaint you economically advanced cities. modern skyscrapers. including ancient weapons. with Fujian’s stunning countryside. Frequency 4 flights weekly from Frequency Daily flights Frequency Daily flights Frequency Daily flights Singapore (Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun) from Singapore from Singapore from Singapore Climate Spring (Mar-May), Climate Spring (Mar-May), Climate Spring (Mar-May), Climate Spring (Mar-May), summer (Jun-Sep), autumn summer (Jun-Sep), autumn summer (Jun-Sep), autumn summer (Jun-Sep), autumn (Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb) (Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb) (Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb) (Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb)

62 | SILKWINDS Cairns Coimbatore

Bangalore Kunming

Shenzhen Changsha

INDIA CHENNAI COIMBATORE HYDERABAD BANGALORE Admire colourful deities and Known fondly as the Manchester The capital of Telangana in While it may be known as India’s intricate carvings at temples like of South India for its thriving southern India is one of the Silicon Valley, Bangalore in the state Kapaleeshwar in this city steeped textile industry, Coimbatore also country’s most important IT cities. of Karnataka lures with its vibrant in Tamil and Hindu cultures. leaves tourists spellbound with Despite its modern trappings, arts, music, dining and café scene, Formerly known as Madras, the its colourful temples, wall art, timeless tradition and iconic as well as cultural landmarks such capital of Tamil Nadu offers diverse picturesque wildlife parks and landmarks like the Chowmahalla as the Bangalore Palace. attractions, from classical dance hill stations. Palace reflect the city’s Frequency 5 flights weekly shows to its famed Marina Beach. Frequency 5 flights weekly storied past. from Singapore (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat Frequency 4 flights weekly from from Singapore (Tue, Wed, Fri, Frequency 10 flights weekly and Sun) Singapore (Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun) Sat and Sun) from Singapore Climate Summer (Mar-May), Climate Summer (Mar-May), Climate Summer (Mar-May), Climate Summer (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct), winter (Nov-Feb) rainy (Jun-Oct), winter (Nov-Feb) rainy (Jun-Oct), winter (Nov-Feb) rainy (Jun-Oct), winter (Nov-Feb)

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KOCHI This seaport town in Kerala has a Medan slew of activities for nature and culture lovers. Learn about the cheena vala or Chinese fishing nets unique to the area, explore Portuguese-built churches and forts or the backwaters with its flora and fauna. Frequency 10 flights weekly from Singapore Climate Summer (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct), winter (Nov-Feb)

KOLKATA Ethnically and religiously diverse, the capital of West Bengal boasts an established tradition in the arts. Riding the city’s hand-pulled rickshaws is a must-experience. Frequency 3 flights weekly from Singapore (Tue, Thu and Sun) Climate Summer (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct), winter (Nov-Feb)

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Bandung Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum is one of Kerala’s most picturesque cities. To see the bucolic corners of Kerala, hop on a houseboat that cruises the state’s backwaters. Frequency 5 flights weekly from Singapore (Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun) Climate Summer (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct), winter (Nov-Feb)

VISAKHAPATNAM Vizag is the second largest city in Andhra Pradesh. It offers natural and cultural attractions such as Semarang Kailasagiri Park with its striking Hindu god statues, Kanker Palace and Rishikonda Beach. Frequency 3 flights weekly from Singapore (Wed, Fri and Sun) Climate Summer (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct), winter (Nov-Feb)

INDONESIA BALIKPAPAN This seaport city in East Kalimantan is a melting pot of cultures such as the Bugis and Javanese. Take a scenic boat ride down Mahakam River or shop for gemstones and handicrafts in town. Frequency 4 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri) Lombok Climate Rainy (Oct-May), dry (Jun-Sep) DENPASAR LOMBOK MAKASSAR BANDUNG Denpasar is the capital of Bali, One of the islands of West Nusa South Sulawesi’s capital A green enclave, Bandung in dubbed the Island of the Gods and Tenggara province, Lombok may has beautiful snorkelling and West Java bears traces of its one of the world’s most popular be famous for its beaches and diving sites, as well as stunning colonial past, like tea plantations destinations. Bali boasts pristine Mount Rinjani, but its other natural mosques and jaw-dropping sunsets. opened by the Dutch in the mid- beaches, lush rice terraces and a attractions like towering waterfalls, It is also the gateway to Tana 19th century. Explore its stunning unique form of Hinduism where lush rice fields and the three Gilis Toraja highlands, famous for its landscapes like the crater lake locals observe vibrant religious are worth a visit. lush vistas and elaborate Kawah Putih. and cultural rituals. Frequency 4 flights weekly cultural rituals. Frequency Daily flights Frequency Daily flights from Singapore (Mon, Wed, Fri Frequency 4 flights weekly from from Singapore from Singapore and Sun) Singapore (Mon, Thu, Fri and Sun) Climate Rainy (Oct-May), Climate Rainy (Oct-May), Climate Rainy (Oct-May), Climate Rainy (Oct-May), dry (Jun-Sep) dry (Jun-Sep) dry (Jun-Sep) dry (Jun-Sep)

64 | SILKWINDS Kolkata

Surabaya

PALEMBANG SURABAYA The capital of South Sumatra owes Hailed as the City of Heroes for much of its charm to its architecture its role in the nation’s struggle and historical landmarks. Must-sees for independence, this East Manado include Kuto Besak Fort, once the Javanese city is also the gateway centre of the Palembang sultanate, to Mount Bromo, the country’s and Ampera Bridge. most famous volcano. Frequency 3 flights weekly from Frequency Daily flights from Singapore (Mon, Thu and Sat) Singapore Climate Rainy (Oct-May), Climate Rainy (Oct-May), dry (Jun-Sep) dry (Jun-Sep)

PEKANBARU YOGYAKARTA Once a sleepy port on Sumatra’s This Javanese city is home to batik Siak River, Pekanbaru has been makers and wayang golek stick transformed into a bustling modern puppet artisans who preserve city. As Indonesia’s centre of Indonesia’s traditions. Arts aside, Malay culture, it is home to Yogyakarta is also known as the site interesting sites, including the of the majestic Borobudur temples. An-Nur Mosque and Sang Nila Frequency 5 flights weekly Utama Museum. from Singapore (Tue, Thu, Fri, Frequency 3 flights weekly from Sat and Sun) Singapore (Mon, Wed and Fri) Climate Rainy (Oct-May), Visakhapatnam Climate Rainy (Oct-May), dry (Jun-Sep) dry (Jun-Sep) MALAYSIA MANADO MEDAN SEMARANG KOTA KINABALU This city in North Sulawesi is the Home to the picturesque Lake Nestled in the heart of Java island, Kota Kinabalu or “KK” is home gateway to Tomohon and its unique Toba, the world’s largest volcanic Semarang boasts a variety of to pristine beaches and iconic Vihara Buddhayana Buddhist temple lake, Medan in North Sumatra is fascinating architecture, like the landmarks like the beautiful complex. Manado is also famous for also a culinary mecca. Merdeka Sam Poo Kong Temple, built to floating City Mosque. A major its dive spots, including Bunaken Walk offers a mouth-watering honour 15th-century Chinese entry point to Sabah and National Park in the Coral Triangle, selection of local dishes, from spicy explorer Zheng He, and the Grand Borneo, KK’s diverse ecology which boasts some of the highest Minangkabau specialities to Mosque of Central Java, which has presents many opportunities levels of biodiversity in the world. sweet Javanese food. Arabic-style arches. for forest trekking. Frequency 4 flights weekly from Frequency 14 flights weekly Frequency 4 flights weekly from Frequency Daily flights Singapore (Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat) from Singapore Singapore (Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun) from Singapore Climate Rainy (Oct-May), Climate Rainy (Oct-May), Climate Rainy (Oct-May), Climate Rainy (Nov-Feb), dry (Jun-Sep) dry (Jun-Sep) dry (Jun-Sep) dry (Mar-Oct)

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Yangon

Penang

KUALA LUMPUR MYANMAR The Malaysian capital boasts a MANDALAY sophisticated urban charm rooted The last royal capital of Burma, in old-world culture – think stately Mandalay is the gateway to colonial architecture alongside Bagan, one of the world’s greatest modern marvels like Petronas archaeological sites, and the iconic Towers, and natural wonders U Bein Bridge, said to be the longest like Batu Caves. teakwood bridge in the world. Frequency 54 flights weekly Frequency 3 flights weekly from from Singapore Singapore (Tue, Thu and Sat) Climate Rainy (Apr-Sep), Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot dry (Oct-Mar) (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct)

KUCHING YANGON Davao Explore Sarawak’s ethnic richness The former capital of Myanmar brims and eco-diversity. Stay at a with fascinating sites, including longhouse, see the proboscis the 2,500-year-old Shwedagon monkeys at Bako National Park Pagoda, regarded as the most sacred and Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, or Buddhist pagoda in the country. get up close with Gunung Gading Frequency 13 flights weekly National Park’s Rafflesia blooms. from Singapore Frequency 4 flights weekly from Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot Singapore (Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun) (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct) Climate Rainy (Nov-Feb), dry (Mar-Oct) NEPAL KATHMANDU LANGKAWI A must-see for extreme Marvel at the wonders of nature adventurers, Kathmandu is also in Langkawi, a string of 99 islands a dream destination for its rich on Malaysia’s west coast that’s cultural and spiritual offerings. home to mountains, caves and rock Frequency 4 flights weekly from formations and beautiful beaches. Singapore (Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun) Frequency 3 flights weekly from Climate Spring (Mar-May), summer Danang Singapore (Wed, Fri and Sun) (Jun-Aug), autumn (Sep-Nov), Climate Rainy (May-Sep), winter (Dec-Feb) dry (Oct-Apr) DAVAO KALIBO PHILIPPINES Whet your appetite for nature Besides being the gateway to PENANG CEBU and adventure in this southern the beaches of Boracay, Kalibo, See Penang’s historic architecture This tropical paradise in the Visayas Philippine city, which is home capital of Aklan province, is – Chinatown’s clan houses and Kek is known as the Island of Festivals to attractions like Eden Nature also home to the “Mother of All Lok Si Temple – and don’t miss the for its many colourful annual Park, Philippine Eagle Nature Philippine Festivals” – the Ati- street art, including clever murals celebrations. But it is probably best Centre and forests and trails Atihan Festival and its colourful and sculptures. known for its spectacular dive spots. perfect for hiking and biking. street parades. Frequency 35 flights weekly Frequency 12 flights weekly Frequency 8 flights weekly Frequency 4 flights weekly from from Singapore from Singapore from Singapore Singapore (Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun) Climate Rainy (May-Sep), Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot dry (Oct-Apr) (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct) (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct) (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct)

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Hanoi

Koh Samui TIMOR-LESTE DILI Timor-Leste’s seaside capital brims with activities. Relax along Cristo Kuala Lumpur Rei Beach or the pristine beaches of Jaco Island, climb Mount Ramelau or simply admire the scenic vista of rice paddies. Frequency 3 flights weekly from Singapore (Tue, Thu and Sat). Flights are chartered by Air Timor (air-timor.com) Climate Rainy (Dec-May), dry (Jun-Nov) KOH SAMUI A beach lover’s paradise, Koh Samui VIETNAM is home to 42 stunning islands DANANG within the Mu Ko Angthong National Central Vietnam’s coastal city Marine Park. Fun in the sun aside, boasts old-world charm and visitors can explore famous temples attractions like Non Nuoc Beach like Wat Plai Laem, which houses a and Marble Mountains, a popular White Buddha with 18 hands. pilgrimage site, and Khai Dinh Royal Frequency 14 flights weekly Tomb in Hue, just off Danang. from Singapore Frequency Daily flights Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), from Singapore hot (Mar-Jun), rainy (Jul-Oct) Climate Rainy (Aug-Dec), dry (Jan-Jul) SINGAPORE THAILAND PHUKET A cosmopolitan island city, CHIANG MAI Fantastic beaches, good food, HANOI Singapore draws you in with The Rose of the North charms bargain shopping and friendly Enjoy a day at Hoan Kiem Lake in the its myriad cultural sights, shopping with its lush countryside, locals – all these and more make historical heart of Vietnam’s capital. malls and dining and entertainment intriguing hill tribes and Phuket a true Jewel of the Andaman Cross to Jade Island in the centre of options. Explore Gardens by the tantalising Northern Thai food Sea. Popular beaches include the lake via the famous wooden Huc Bay – 101 hectares of lovely like curried egg noodles and Kamala, Karon, Kata, Nai Harn Bridge with its eye-catching red hue. waterfront gardens – and visit the sai oua sausages. and Patong. Frequency 6 flights weekly from Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Frequency Daily flights Frequency 35 flights weekly Singapore (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri historic Chinatown. from Singapore from Singapore and Sun) Climate Cool (Dec-Feb), Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), Climate Rainy (May-Sep), hot (May-Oct), rainy (Nov-Jan) hot (Mar-Jun), rainy (Jul-Oct) hot (Mar-Jun), rainy (Jul-Oct) dry (Oct-Apr) GETTY IMAGES; SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGES; GETTY

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HOLLYWOOD MOVIES Song Of The Sea FAMILY Director: Tomm Moore; After The Ball Cast: David Rawle, Brendan COMEDY Director: Sean Garrity; Gleeson, Lisa Hannigan Cast: Portia Doubleday, Marc- PG 93 mins André Grondin, Chris Noth PG 101 mins On a mission to free creatures who find No one will employ recent themselves trapped in the fashion school graduate, present-day world, young Kate Castle. Even with a Irish lad Ben and his younger talent and flair for fashion, sister Saoirse set out on she soon learns that being the an adventure. Saoirse is a daughter of Larry Castle – selkie, a person who can turn the man who produces cheap into a seal (based in both imitations of the designers Irish and Scottish folklore). she wants to work for – won’t get her very far. The House Of Magic FAMILY Director: Jeremy 45 Years Degruson, Ben Stassen; Cast: ROMANCE/DRAMA Director: Andrew Cinda Adams, George Babbit, Haigh. Cast: Charlotte Rampling, Murray Blue Tom Courtenay, Geraldine James G 85 mins R 95 mins Thunder, an abandoned cat, With one week till their seeks refuge from a storm 45th wedding anniversary in an abandoned mansion. party, Kate Mercer is happily Owned by a retired magician, planning the celebration. But the house is occupied by his when her husband receives eccentric assistants who a letter informing him that Wish I Was Here don’t make the wayward cat the body of his first love has COMEDY Director: Zach Braff; Cast: Zach Braff, Kate Hudson, feel welcome. been found, the celebrations Joey King come to a grinding halt. R 99 mins INTERNATIONAL MOVIES Aiden Bloom is a 35-year-old wannabe actor, husband and father struggling to find his way. When he can no longer afford Goodbye Mr Loser school fees, he takes to homeschooling his two children. Along 夏洛特烦恼 the way, Aiden discovers what he’s been looking for and finds CHINESE/KOREAN Director: Da-Mo purpose in his life. Peng, Fei Yan; Cast: Allen Ai, Yuan Chang, Li-Chun Lee PG-13 104 mins 45 Years The Medallion The Disappearance During the wedding of his Clouds Of Sils Maria ACTION/THRILLER Director: Gordon Of Alice Creed first love, Xia Luo gets into ROMANCE/DRAMA Director: Olivier Chan; Cast: Jackie Chan, ACTION/THRILLER Director: J. a drunken quarrel with his Assayas; Cast: Juliette Binoche, Lee Evans, Claire Forlani Blakeson; Cast: Gemma Arterton, wife and ends up getting sent Kristen Stewart, Chloë Grace PG-13 88 mins Eddie Marsan, Martin Compston back to his teenage body. Moretz PG-13 123 mins R 87 mins Though this time round, he is Charming Interpol agent equipped with the wisdom of Maria Enders is at the height Nicole and Hong Kong On a suburban street, Alice adulthood, becomes popular of her cosmopolitan career detective Eddie must work Creed is taken captive and wins over the prettiest when she’s asked to be part together to save a boy from by two masked men. The girl in school. of a revival of the play that the evil Snakehead. When millionaire's daughter is 夏洛在初恋情人的婚礼上喝醉 bought her fame 20 years Eddie dies in an accident, gagged and taken to an 酒与妻子吵架后，竟然穿越时 earlier. This time, however, she he is brought back to life abandoned, sound-proofed 光 返 回 中 学 时 期 的 自 己 。这 一 回 must step into the role of the by a mysterious medallion apartment where it soon 仗 着 成 年 人 的 机 智 ，夏 洛 成 了 学 older Helena rather than the as an immortal fighter with becomes clear that not 校 里 的 热 门 人 物 ，并 赢 得 校 花 seductive, younger Sigrid. superhuman powers. everything is as it appears. 的芳心。

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The Vanished Murderer emerge as we learn how they Thani Oruvan 消失的凶手 came to be on the fateful ship. TAMIL/HINDI Director: M. Raja; Cast: CHINESE/KOREAN Director: Lo Chi 故事背景设于四十年代，邮轮 Jeyam Ravi, Nayanthara, Arvind Leung; Cast: Sean Lau, Lam Ka ‘ 太 平 轮 ’倾 覆 ，乘 客 们 在 冰 冷 Swamy Tung, Jiang Yiyan 的海中漂流。他们之间的关系 R 120 mins PG-13 116 mins 随着故事讲述各人乘船的来由 而开始变得明朗。 The Witness Mithran is on a mission to Set in Northern China in bring down the industrialists 1932, inmate Yuan Fu Wild City 谜城 wakes up every morning and politicians who continue digs her way out of prison CHINESE/KOREAN Director: Ringo to find he’s assumed a new to deny the nation of using a spoon. Inspector Lam; Cast: Louis Koo, Shawn Yue, identity. An old man, a little medicine. He goes up against Dong-lu Song is assigned to Liya Tong boy, a lady and a foreigner Siddharth Abhimanyu, a investigate the prison break PG-13 100 mins make up the list of his corrupt scientist. but their romantic history supernatural identities. complicates the situation. Ex-cop and bar owner T Drishyam 故事背景为1932年中国北方， Man becomes friends with a The Exclusive: Beat The TAMIL/HINDI Director: Nishikant 女囚犯傅源利用汤匙挖洞逃 drunken lady, Yun, after she Devil's Tattoo Kamat; Cast: Ajay Devgn, Shriya 狱。警官松东路受命调查逃狱 is involved in a car accident. CHINESE/KOREAN Director: Roh Saran, Tabu 事 件 ，但 他 们 的 情 史 却 令 事 情 Soon, these two are targeted Deok; Cast: Cho Jung-seok, Lee PG-13 131 mins 变得复杂迷离。 by George, Yun’s previous Ha-na, Lee Mi-sook lover and a high-flying Hong PG-13 125 mins Vijay Salgaonkar's seemingly Our Times 我的少女时代 Kong lawyer, and his band happy life takes a bizarre CHINESE/KOREAN Director: Frankie of thugs. Moo-hyeok’s marriage turn when his family commits Chen; Cast: Darren Wang, Vivian 前警探天民是酒馆东主，认识 is failing and his job as a a crime. He goes to extreme Sung, Joe Chen 了一名醉酒出车祸的女郎小云。 newspaper reporter is on the lengths to save his family PG-13 120 mins 俩人被小云的香港著名律师 line. After stumbling across from the dark side of the law. 前男友乔治以及手下一班流氓 crucial information about a Set in Taipei in the 90s, Truly 缠上。 murder suspect, he searches is a clumsy and modest girl his home and finds evidence RATING who falls in love with Taiyu, The Witness 我是证人 in the strangest of places. INFORMATION the most popular guy at CHINESE/KOREAN Director: Ahn school. In a fateful twist, Sang-hoon; Cast: Yang Mi, Lu Han Yevade Subramanyam NR Not Rated 无分级 he invites Truly to join the PG 112 mins TAMIL/HINDI Director: Nag Ashwin; “Association of the Dumped”, Cast: Nani, Malavika Nair, Vijay G General Audience: a club for the broken- Police officer Xiao Xing loses Deverakonda Suitable for audiences hearted. Love blossoms her eyesight in a car accident G 120 mins of all ages. 大 众 ：适 合 各 where it’s least expected. and has to retire. Years later, 年龄观众观看。 故事背景为90年代的台北，神 after hearing a car accident, Subbu is a businessman 经大条且长相平凡的林真心爱 her police training kicks in and who lives the high life. When PG Parental Guidance 上了在学校最受欢迎的太宇。 she suspects the driver has his childhood friend Rishi Suggested: Some 在“ 幸 运 信 ”的 安 排 下 ，太 宇 fled the scene with the victim. arrives, his free-spirited material may not be 邀请真 心加入一 个 失 恋者 俱乐 The police confirm that her ways turn Subbu’s life upside suitable for children. 部 “ 失 恋 阵 线 联 盟 ”，在 这 里 ， theory fits in with a recent down. The two embark on a 建 议 家 长 辅 导 ：一 些 内 容 最让人意想不到的爱情开花 spate of disappearances. journey to the Himalayas, and 可能不适合儿童观看。 结果。 警官小星在一场车祸中双目失 Subbu’s life changes forever. 明而被迫退休。数年后，在听 PG-13 Parents Strongly The Crossing II 到 一 场 车 祸 之 后 ，她 的 学 警 训 Gabbar Is Back Cautioned: Some material 太 平 轮（ 下 ）：惊 涛 挚 爱 练触动直觉，她怀疑司机跟受 TAMIL/HINDI Director: Radha may be inappropriate for CHINESE/KOREAN Director: John 害 人 逃 离 了 现 场 。警 察 确 定 她 Krishna Jagarlamudi; Cast: children under 13. 强烈 Woo; Cast: Frank M. Ahearn, 的理论跟最近的一系列失踪 Akshay Kumar, Shruti K. Haasan, 警告家长：一些内容可能 Shan Cong, Takeshi Kaneshiro 案吻合。 Sunil Grover 不适宜13岁以下儿童观看。 PG-13 126 mins PG-13 120 mins The Beauty Inside R Restricted: Viewers Set in the 40s, this epic CHINESE/KOREAN Director: Jong- Taking matters into his own under 17 years of age sees the passengers on Yeol Baek; Cast: Hyo-ju Han, hands, a man plagued by should be accompanied the steamer Taiping sent Seo Joon Park, Juri Ueno misery seeks revenge on by a parent or an adult. helplessly into icy waters PG-13 127 mins corrupt public servants. As 限制：17岁以下观众必须由 after it capsizes. Connections a drastic action, he starts to 家长或成人陪同观看。 between passengers begin to Furniture designer Woo-jin kidnap and murder them.

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Mr. Bean Animated Series, Web Therapy she asks Blythe and the pets Ep 11 & 12 to help save her. They’ll first (Ep 11 will also be screened on need to get past the Biskit overhead monitor) twins and Monban, their COMEDY 30 mins per episode high-tech robot.

In episode 11, Mr Bean feigns My Little Pony – It Ain't an injury in an effort to score Easy Being Breezies a stay in a luxurious hospital. CHILDREN 30 mins He ends up with real injuries when he falls into a broken With her friends by her side, elevator. In the next episode, book-loving unicorn Twilight he thinks his cat, Scrapper, Sparkle is sent by Princess has been accidentally put out Celestia to Ponyville where with the trash. When he finds and bodies to the test as of her mother while Big Jim she must learn about a look-alike in an SOS cat they take on bizarre physical learns that Ollie has seized the charm and magic of home, he sets all the cats free challenges in the Unbeatable control of food and water. true friendship. to distract the owner so he Banzuke. In some of the Big Jim makes plans to blow can steal the fake Scrapper. strangest challenges seen on up Ollie’s well so that water The New Adventure Of TV, the contestants will face will return to the other wells. Figaro Pho – Figaro On Ice The Noose, S8 Ep 4 more than a dozen wild tasks. Meanwhile, Joe tells Julia CHILDREN 30 mins COMEDY 30 mins about the mini-dome. Wipe Out, S6 Ep 12 Winter has arrived in The Noose delves into the parts 1 & 2 Web Therapy, S4 Ep 1 & 2 Cogville and Figaro is intent local party scene to see if COMEDY 30 mins per episode DRAMA 60 mins on winning an ice-skating the new alcohol consumption competition. The only restrictions have affected it. This show offers a truckload Fiona takes on an ironic new problem is that he has It also discloses why a local of thrills and spills, and boasts client, Maya Ganesh, who is terrible skating skills. But footballer is suing his own club the title of having the world’s a spiritual guru with anger Rivet has a pair of magic on grounds of discrimination. largest obstacle course. Join issues. Besides that, Fiona skates that might help him. the brave contestants as they and Kip try rekindling their Phua Chu Kang, S8 Ep 3 negotiate their way through marriage in solitude. Transformers Rescue Bots – COMEDY 30 mins the barriers, snags and Spellbound complications in an effort Bananas In Pyjamas S2 – CHILDREN 30 mins Phua Chu Kang temporarily to win a cash prize. Holes Galore & Rat's loses his hearing and discovers New Hat When the Bots and the that Rosie has hired a maid Beauty & The Beast, S2 Ep 3 CHILDREN 30 mins per episode Burnses fall into mysterious without telling him. This was DRAMA 60 mins mind-controlled trances, because she wanted to make When lots of holes suddenly Cody must quickly find a way sure the maid wasn’t pretty Catherine and Vincent are on appear in the park, the to wake them before he too enough to seduce her husband. the trail of a strange beast. Bananas set out to find what is affected. Chu Beng confronts Martha But they each have a secret caused them. Meanwhile, Lum and in doing so, invokes agenda as to why they are Rat is very upset when his Red Bull King Of The Air 2015 his shareholder rights. tracking the creature in what hat gets damaged because (Will also be screened on quickly escalates to a game how can he be Rat in the Hat overhead monitor) Pop Street Magic, Ep 1 & 2 of cat-and-mouse. if he has no hat? LIFESTYLE/SPORTS 30 mins (Will also be screened on overhead monitor) Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, S1 Ep 1 Hi-5 – Learn Something New Held in Big Bay, Cape Town, COMEDY 30 mins per episode DRAMA 60 mins CHILDREN 30 mins the 2015 Red Bull King of the Air competition kicks off Forget about the pigeons and Rebecca Bunch has it all. A Join the Hi-5 gang as they with 24 of the world’s best rabbits in the hat because great job at a top-tier law firm pack a truckload of energy kiteboarders and thousands whatever you bring in your and an amazing Manhattan into their show. Get ready of fans watching on. pockets is enough to create a apartment. But then she for some singing and dancing fantastic magic moment. impulsively gives it all up action as the group performs. Luxe Asia – Chengdu and moves to West Covina, (Will also be screened on Unbeatable Banzuke, Ep 5 & 6 California in a desperate Littlest Pet Shop – overhead monitor) (Will also be screened on attempt to find love. Gailbreak! LIFESTYLE/SPORTS 30 mins overhead monitor) CHILDREN 30 mins COMEDY 30 mins per episode Under The Dome, S1 Ep 8 Anita Kapoor takes us DRAMA 60 mins Zoe discovers that her sister roving throughout the Competitors from all over Gail is trapped inside the beautiful and incredibly the world put their minds Norrie is grieving the death Largest Ever Pet Shop so diverse Asian continent.

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Looking for the latest in the natural world, diverse charm, wisdom and strength compete in a variety of games luxury options, Anita explores wildlife and the native people in a series of missions held at at different landmarks. China in this episode. who live in and around this various landmarks. incredible body of water. 一 场 中 国 综 艺 节 目 ，嘉 宾 互 相 Hangout – Gulzar Saab, Explorers: Annelie Pompe 斗 智 斗 勇 ，在 一 系 列 在 不 同 地 Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & in Deep Everest Child’s Dream 点执行的任务中展示自己的魅 Madhur Bhandarkar LIFESTYLE/SPORTS 30 mins DOCUMENTARY 60 mins 力 、智 慧 和 体 力 。 INDIAN 30 mins

Annelie Pompe is a master This show follows two Stylist Man: The Chef – Catch up on all the latest mountaineer and diver. In young bankers who Ella Chen & Chris Wu news, Bollywood gossip and this episode, she sets out decide to leave behind 型男大主厨 - 陈嘉桦与吴慷仁 the lives of the who’s who to attain double accolades their careers and devote CHINESE 60 mins of the Indian film Iindustry. for being the first person to themselves to helping In this episode, the host summit the world’s highest people. Together, they create Each guest has 10 minutes catches up with Gulzar Saab, peak and make the world’s a relief organisation and do to cook up a storm, using Meghna Gulzar, Aishwarya deepest dive. everything they can to aid ingredients in keeping Rai Bachchan and Madhur children in Southeast Asia. with the allotted theme. Bhandarkar. The Scoop/Photo Face-Off Originality is the name of the 2, Ep 1 - 6 game as the results are rated Movie Magic – Rudhramadevi LIFESTYLE/SPORTS Dust And Stripes by a professional chef. INDIAN 42 mins 60 mins per episode 每位嘉宾必须在十分钟内按主 题使用材料精心制作好菜。竞 This notable Ayudha Pooja Three local amateur 赛 的 精 髓 是 必 须 富 创 作 性 ，比 programme presents a photographers go head 赛结果由专业厨师评审。 delightful and dynamic to head every episode in interview with Rana order to be named the Xiaoyan Night – Celebrities' Daggubati and Anushka Photo Face-Off champion. Marriages 小燕之夜剧集 Shetty – the two leads in the Each episode highlights one Dust And Stripes 名人的婚姻 new release bilingual historic city, where photographers DOCUMENTARY 60 mins CHINESE 60 mins movie, Rudhramadevi. encounter different subjects such as mixed martial arts, A documentary exploring Take a trip down memory lane My Trip My Adventure – street fashion and mountain parenthood and the fragility and revisit the heart-throbs Makassar biking in Singapore; street of life. Set against the who set teenage pulses racing. BAHASA 30 mins art, weddings and extreme backdrop of Botswana’s arid Find out what happened to sports in Penang; creepy- saltpans, Dust and Stripes them, who got married, who Vicky and Hamish travel far crawly food in Chiang Mai; tells the story of the 20,000 remained single and what role and wide on well-worn roads Vietnam’s City of Lakes; and zebras that chase the summer fame played in their love lives. and go off the beaten track the beautiful islands of Cebu rain in their quest for survival. 踏 上 回 忆 之 旅 ，重 温 让 青 少 年 to discover everything they and Bali. 脉搏加速的名人的生活事。看 can about the beautiful and Battle For Taste 2, Ep 7 看 他们身上 发 生了什么事情、 diverse nation of Indonesia. Go Travel, S1 Ep 4 斗味第二季 谁 结 婚 了、谁 依 然 单 身 ，以 及 名 (Will also be screened on CHINESE 60 mins 气在他们的爱情生活中扮演着 Tetangga Masa Gitu? overhead monitor) 怎样的角色。 LIFESTYLE/SPORTS 30 mins The battle brings together the best chefs from two Law Of The Jungle – Join Juanita as she goes of China’s food capitals – Dec 11th underground in Manila and Hangzhou and Xi'an. This KOREAN 90 mins discovers what it takes to taste tussle sees 12 chefs make the mystical lion head. showcase their skills to take Lee Sang Yeob and Gong Meanwhile, Jonathan Putra the ultimate taste title. Hyun Joo head for the jungle. hangs out with the boss of 来自中国两大美食之都— — Putting their relationship Livescapes, one of Southeast 杭州和西安的最优秀厨师 to the test, the couple Tetangga Masa Gitu?, Ep 1 Asia’s leading events 大比拼。十二名大厨师在比 must brave the elements BAHASA 30 mins companies. 赛中大显身手争夺终极 and survive the numerous 烹饪宝座。 challenges of jungle life. A comedy about marriage Amur – Asia's Amazon, told through the lives of two Ep 3 Go Fighting, Ep 1 Running Man – Nov 8th married couples. The first DOCUMENTARY 60 mins 极限挑战-第一集 KOREAN 60 mins couple have been married CHINESE 100 mins for 10 years, while the other The Amur or Heilongjiang This popular South Korean couple tied the knot just is one of the most powerful A Chinese variety show where variety show has gathered eight days ago. They share rivers on earth. This epic guests compete against a loyal audience in its long their stories and anecdotes three-part series looks at each other, showing off their run. It features regulars who about married life.

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