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Shanghai, Nanjing & Harbin Trip.
Again I have chosen China as my destination for backpacking trip, but this time I went to 3 beautiful cities in China, which were Shanghai, Nanjing and Harbin.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step - these words from Sun Tzu became the mindset for my wife and me as events unfolded before us in the weeks ahead of our trip.
PREPARATION BEFORE DAY OF DEPARTURE
Usually people will buy online flight tickets but, when I bought the flight tickets, I actually went myself to the Eastern China Airlines office in Plaza OSK at Jalan Ampang (next to Ampang Park) this was because I want to ensure that will be served with Halal Food on the Flight during the journey. I confirmed the seats locations and got their advice for the best flight offer for the lowest tickets price.
China Eastern Airlines has Shanghai Airport as its headquarter, it connects Kuala Lumpur International KLIA directly with Shanghai. Shanghai Airport operating center is connected with other destination cities in China. Therefore, I took the opportunity to spend time to visit Shanghai for a few days and travel by train from SHANGHAI to NANJING, since Nanjing and Shanghai are nearby.
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| Few days here & few days there |
The plan was to continue my journey to HARBIN by flight and spend time for about a week in Harbin.
Travel Visas have to be prepared prior to entry into China. Got this done and raring (very eager) to go.
WE ARE READY TO LEAVE HOME
It was Thursday and we went to office to work on this day but left office on time and hurried home for final packing, making sure we will bring everything required for our travel. Of all the travel blogs I have read, I think none ever mentioned about the electrical socket adapter. Malaysia uses United Kingdom type of electrical socket plug and will require an adapter to use our electrical appliances such as phones, cameras, computers etc.
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| Bottom left of this image showing electrical connection socket |
I brought the same electrical adapter that I used in Australia. Australia and China using similar type of electrical power connection.
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| Buy this type of adapter - if you plan to go to China / Australia |
We made our move after Maghrib Prayer and drove from our house in Ampang to Ampang Park LRT Station. We kissed the children and said, "Jumpa Lagi dan Doakan semuanya selamat" and got off from the car. My wife's brother drove the car back.
Got on the LRT to get to KL Sentral.
Once arrived in KL Sentral, bought the tickets for ERL (Express Rail Link). KLIA Ekspres is the premium non-stop high-speed train service that connects KL International Airport.
We arrived in KLIA where we got off the train. The ERL continued its journey to KLIA2 ..without us of course (since we had alighted - got down from this train.)
KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT KLIA
Still early. We had dinner at this Airport on 2nd Floor.
Food Garden food court on Level 2 of Terminal 1 the best place to get a reasonable priced meal before the flight.
We looked for seats at waiting area on Level 5 of the Airport. I kept an eye on our luggage while my wife taking her turn to perform Isha Prayer at Anjung Tinjau located on the same floor (5 Floor). Then it was my turn.
11.30 pm Flight Check-in at KLIA. The counter located at Row J for Shanghai Airlines checking-in.
Checking-in was very fast since they opened 4 counters at Row J. Once checked-in we walked to the departure hall and Immigration Counters.
There was no hurry since the flight departure time at past midnight.
What happen next? Follow us on our journey to Shanghai. To be continued in the next post, please click Shanghai Airport
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