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28 August 2023

IHG Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong - review staycation + mooncake limited edition

Hotel Indigo is the world’s first globally branded boutique hotel brand by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) and no two hotels around the world are alike. Each hotel is designed to highlight the essence of local culture, character and history of its neighbourhood through its design, food & beverage, amenities and services.

Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong showcase the local rich heritage and vibrant culture of the Peranakans (Straits-born Chinese). Incorporating the colourful charm of the eclectic neighbourhood into its architecture and design in the 131 room modern 16-storey building, the award winning hotel features a rooftop infinity pool, offering panoramic scenic Singapore Skyline with stunning sunset views and a conserved 1928 heritage building which was the former Joo Chiat Police Station, houses all day dining, Baba Chews Bar and restaurant.

Just a short 15-minute drive from Singapore Changi Airport and steps away from the upcoming new Marine Parade MRT Station, Hotel Indigo is in close proximity to Singapore’s award-winning dining and local eats to iconic shopping at Marina Bay Sands, Orchard Road and sightseeing attractions like Singapore Flyer, Gardens by the Bay, Civic District and Bugis street.

Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong is part of IHG Green Engage System and a Green Engage Hotel, demonstrating innovative approaches to sustainability. Staying here means you play a part in the worldwide effort to protect the environment.

In collaboration with Singapore Tourism Board, Hotel Indigo participated in Go Green SG led by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment. Hotel guests and workshop participants learnt how to create eco friendly beeswax wrap to reduce plastic consumption and upcycled used coffee grounds to make body scrub, contributing to a sustainable environment. 

The greenery vertical garden facade evokes cheerful moods as you step into the bright and airy lobby reception with a distinctive feature wall collages of Peranakan ceramic patterns and intricately-painted pop-art water jars. 

Choose from TWG iced tea or Common Man Coffee Roasters ice latte as your welcome drink when you check in. 

The adjoined Pavilion is bedecked with Peranakan-inspired furniture, ceramics and Singapore-centric souvenirs, local Artisan crafts, bath amenities and snacks akin to pop-up ‘mama stall’ of small convenience stalls located in Singapore housing estates in the 1960s. 

Hotel Indigo X Triologie Majulah! Collection

As a tribute to Singapore National Day, Hotel Indigo X Triologie "Majulah!" by Singapore Fashion Designer Sylvia Lim retailing at The Emporium is a collection of dresses in fabric prints that pay homage to the Peranakan culture and Singapore local community scenes like HDB estates.

Walk through the Pavilion and down the small steps to Baba Chews Bar & Eatery, a classy yet cosy restaurant that offers a wide selection of Modern Singapore dishes and Western classics, limited edition seasonal menu and hearty unlimited made to order ala-carte breakfast with semi-buffet range.

Unwind with a selection of Hotel Indigo Signature local heritage inspired cocktails like Sapphire Rendezvous, Merlion Brando, Nyonya Magarita, La Carinos and Abang Old fashioned, cocktails and classic favourites, wine, specialty coffee and tea.

National Day Menu at Baba Chews

Inspired by Singapore’s rich culinary heritage, Head Chef Kit created the seasonal menu offering appetizer Cangrejo taco with soft shell crab and  jackfruit salsa with a hint of sriracha aioli, main course like grilled cereal laksa lobster, Singapore chilli crab risotto, dry Bak Kut Teh and Baba Churros with cinnamon and pandan dulce, paired with refreshing Blue pea ice cream.


Hotel Indigo Limited Edition Mooncakes in heritage collectables cases

This Mid-Autumn Festival, reminiscent in Hotel Indigo Moonlight Sonata, a popular Signature Series and exclusive Limited Edition mooncake collection, presented in a choice of four beautifully crafted boxes that reflect the colourful shophouses of Katong and characteristic Peranakan motifs.

The signature traditional mooncake collection comprises of low-sugar baked skin versions with white lotus flavour and options of double yolk, single yolk, or macadamia nuts (S$85-90 nett) while the limited edition offers 2 charcoal skin gold dust mooncake infused with Long Jing (dragon well) tea, white lotus paste and melon seeds, 1 macadamia nut mooncake and 1 single yolk mooncake (S$90 nett).

Enjoy Mooncake Early Bird Specials of 30% off from now till August 31st 2023. To order, email babachews@ihg.com, order online or call +65 6723 2025, for delivery or collection at Baba Chews.

Hotel Indigo Infinity Pool at Rooftop Bar 88

One of the hotel’s popular amenity feature is its Roof top with infinity pool located on the 16th floor that offers stunning panoramic views of Singapore’s first heritage town consisting mainly of low-rise shop-houses and apartment buildings. You can also catch scenic sunsets here while chilling in the cool vibe.

If swimming or sunbathing are not your usual activities, lounge yourself at the poolside dining area where you can enjoy the birds eyes' view while sipping cocktails, drinks and indulging in delectable food from Rooftop 88 Bar & Eatery. 


You can catch a glimpse of the National Day Parade when the Singapore Air Force perform aerial flypast across the city skyline and fireworks in the distance at the Marina Bay Area.

New Year's Eve Countdown Party (December 31), Chinese Lunar New Year Countdown Parties, National Day Parade rehearsals (every Saturdays in July) and National Day (August 9) are some of the occasions for fireworks viewing in Singapore.

Alternatively, enjoy the skyline as you work out at the 24-hour gym which is furnished with state-of-the-art Technogym equipment, located parallel to the pool.

Hotel Indigo Guest Room and In-room dining service

The Peranakan theme is tastefully incorporated in the archway, hallway, doors of the guest rooms and the room itself.

The laid-back style with sofa and carom board as a table against the monotone art murals of Katong Joo Chiat community cultural lifestyle with the essence of Peranakan home of tiled pattern floors, panels, King size bed with flora and white beddings, old school cabinet with Illy coffee machine, TWG tea and mini bar fridge is a modern contrast.

Slide open the glass sliding door that opens up to a separate bath area with dragon phoenix motif round bathtub with silver taps, vintage style vanity area and rain bath shower.

Sustainability is in the heart of Hotel Indigo where reusable sanitised Green Engage bottles with protective pouch are used for drinking water and guests are encouraged to reuse the glass bottles to refill complimentary filtered water from the dispenser, located just by the entrance of the hotel lobby. 

The Australian Biology Smart Skincare bath amenities with pH balanced formula and ocean-safe ingredients are housed in refillable pump bottles made from recyclable materials and helps to reduce plastics and wastage from the usual small bottles of grooming toiletries.

For a stress-free evening, order the in-room service dining from the Baba Chews menu.

Chilli crab tagliatelle with soft shell crab, Baba churros cinnamon with pandan dulche and coconut icecream and a glass of Yuzu Frizz cocktail with Tempus Two Silver Series Sauvignon Blanc 2022 sets the mood for a relaxing night to slumber off to sleep in the plush kingsize bed.

Hotel Indigo Garden Pet Friendly Dining and Staycation 

Another brownie point at Hotel Indigo is its “paws-friendly” alfresco garden bar that currently features a collaboration with iconic bittersweet aperitif, Aperol Spritz, a cosy pop-up counter offering a delightful menu of light bites which are curated to pair perfectly with Aperol Spritz cocktails, beers and wines while lounging in colourful deck chairs, relaxing bean bags that could accommodate diners with pets to lepak (Singapore Slang for chill).

If you like to have a Hotel Indigo pet-cation, there is a dedicated floor for pet lovers to stay with their small size pets, dine and relax in Hotel Indigo Garden.

Other hotel amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, a self-service business centre, a ballroom and 2 function rooms that can accommodate 20-70 people meetings and conferences, providing audio-visual equipment and catering services.

Whether for leisure or business, Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong is the perfect choice for a pleasurable, relaxing and sustainable focus stay. 


Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong is located at 86 East Coast Road, Singapore 428788. For enquires or hotel room reservation, email info.sinki@ihg.com or Telephone : +65-6-7237001 . For dining reservations and takeaways, email babachews@ihg.com or call +65 6723 2025. Visit Hotel Indigo Facebook and Instagram for hotel room promotions, staycation giveaways, dining offers, seasonable menus and Happy Hours 1 for 1 drink.


*Photos taken using ViVo X80Pro Flagship Mobile Phone

 

23 November 2022

Jack's Place Christmas 2022 Signature Roasts Menu Festive Holiday Feasting

Celebrate Christmas 2022 with Jack's Place signature  offerings from roast ribeye, traditional roast turkey, honey baked chicken ham, truffle mushroom spaghetti, to chocolate praline log cake, yuzu goma log cake, Christmas red velvet cake, cake in a jar, brownies, pastries and festive cookies. 

Say cheers with Jack’s Place Papa Santa specialty festive drink in an annual collectible Christmas Glass while savouring the Christmas eve, Christmas Day, New Year eve and New Year Day dine-in set lunch and dinner menus with lobster, salmon, ribeye and turkey highlights.

Eatzi Gourmet, the Halal catering arm of the group conjours all festive Christmas roasts, bundles, sets, bentos, cakes and cookies.

Indulge in Santa Papa Feast ($368) featuring 6 festive dishes favourites like roast turkey or roast ribeye,a whole baked chicken ham, cheesy sausages, festive cold cut and seafood platter, roasted garden vegetables dish and truffle mushroom spaghetti, with Christmas chocolate praline log cake for a sweet Christmas. 

Choose from Santarina Feast ($288), Elves Feast ($218), DIY Jack’s Place Festive grilling combo of grass-fed beef signature steak cuts of tenderloin, striploin and ribeye with Jack’s Place homemade specialty brown sauce to Christmas festive bentos and buffet catering for a joyful feasting with family, friends and colleagues. 

Festive bundles are available for pre-order from now till 29 December 2022, early bird specials end on 9 December. Orders may be picked up from Jack’s Place most accessible outlets, the Jack's Place Building or home delivery through Eatzi Gourmet. 

Jack's Place 2022 Christmas lunch and dinner sets, signature roasts, Papa Santa, Santarina and Elves feasts, festive grilled meat combos, Christmas chocolate praline log cake and new yuzu goma log cake, pastries and cookies sets the Christmas celebration mood for festive joys. Visit Jack's Place for menus, offers and promotion details. #jacksplacesg @jacksplacesg Facebook 



16 June 2022

WGS X TUGA Portuguese Gastronomy Festival 2022 Celebrities Chefs Wine Makers Dine & Wine Pairing Edition

The World Gourmet Summit 2022 embarks on a Portuguese gastronomic journey with the 1st edition of Portuguese Gastro Festival with International MasterChef André Magalhães, owner at Taberna da Rua das Flores, and World Gourmet Awards 2022 Halton Chef of the Year (Male) Finalist, Tiago Martins.

Enjoy a modern interpretation of Portuguese cuisine with strong focus on local seasonal ingredients and paired with wines and port from Douro Valley, Portugal like Branco da Gaivosa, Quinta da Gaivosa, and Hugo Mendes line of wines, under the canopy of stars amongst the twlight skies and leafy sidewalks of Dempsey Hill.

Peter Knipp, World Gourmet Summit founder excitedly shared the Portugal visits and amazing food and wine he and his family had at Chef André Magalhães and it is one of his greatest joy to bring the finest and most authentic taste of Portugal to Singapore gourmet and wine connoisseurs as part of World Gourmet Summit 26th edition.

Petisco or a more familiar term is tapas for Spanish, at the media launch we tasted the Chefs petisco offerings with wine makers pairing with the different Portugese white and red wines served.

Bread served with garlic butter, olives, creamy cod mayo, followed by garlic tiger shrimp, grilled sardine on lettuce hearts, shredded salted cod onion bruschetta, crispy fried sardine, braised beef with vegetables and olives, duck with roasted turnips before ending the tasting with Portugal cheese and charcuterie platter.

Carlos, co-founder of Tuga and David, Director and Wine Connoisseur brings the fun loving Portugal cultural, local food flavours, drinks and wines across 14 Portuguese regions with exciting Portuguese cuisine collaborations to the Singapore and Expatriates communities.

Continue your Portuguese food journey with curated Portugal gourmet ingredients and food, wine, beer, cheese, coffee, snacks and sweets from Tuga Shop. 

Tuga Portuguese restaurant is located at Blk 8, #01-15, Dempsey Hill, Singapore 247696. For bookings and enquires, contact reservations@pkh.com.sg or 62737707. Visit www.Tuga.sg for menu, takeaway, delivery, email contactus@tuga.sg or call 81299122 for more latest promotions.


02 June 2022

Singapore Hotels Rice dumplings selections by award winning Chinese restaurants

Celebrate the time-honoured tradition of Rice Dumpling Festival this season, specially curated by Singapore's leading 5 stars hotels award winning Chinese restaurants - The Fullerton Hotel Jade Restaurant | Pan Pacific Hai Tien Lo | ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay Peach Blossoms and The Goodwood Park Hotel Min Jiang. 

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore |  The Fullerton Bay Hotel


Chinese Executive Chef Leong Chee Yeng from Jade presents the signature The Fullerton Jade Originals rice dumplings and The Fullerton Classics rice dumplings which are inspired by the Nyonya cuisine.

Savour Auspicious Greetings Hamper (S$188 nett). Elegantly packed in a woven basket, it contains two Traditional Hong Kong-style Abalone Treasure Rice Dumplings, two Nostalgia Five-spice Pork Rice Dumplings, one Truffle and Trio Mushroom Five-grain Rice Dumpling, and one Blue Pea Nyonya Rice Dumpling from The Fullerton Classics collection.

Place orders online at shop.fullertonhotels.com or at The Fullerton Cake Boutique, located at the lobbies of The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, 1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178 and The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore at 80 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049326, from now till June 3.

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay

Enjoy epicurean pockets of pleasure at Peach Blossoms with specially handcrafted rice dumplings creations by award-winning Executive Chinese Chef Edward Chong and his culinary team.

Delight your tastebuds with all-time favourite “Blazing Pig Trotter Rice Dumpling” (S$128*++ serves four guests) and is available in limited quality daily for dine-in only.

Encased in clay and baked to retain the moisture and flavour of the ingredients, Chef breaks the “clay rock” open, revealing the rice dumpling packed with juicy pig trotter in fermented beancurd, abalone, conpoy, Japanese flower mushroom and chestnut, offering varying textures and tastes.

Peach Blossoms signature Premium XO Cantonese Rice Dumpling (S$38.80++ serves 4 guests) is filled with abalone, conpoy, Kurobuta pork belly, smoked duck, Japanese flower mushroom, tastefully complemented by the Chef’s homemade XO sauce. 

The traditional ‘Hakka’ Kurobuta Pork Belly Rice Dumpling (S$20.80++) features generous fillings of succulent Kurobuta pork belly with fermented beancurd, Japanese flower mushroom, dried shrimp, chestnut and salted egg yolk.

Japanese rice dumpling ? The Hokkaido Sweet Potato ‘Lava’ Rice Dumpling ($18.80+ each) is filled with luscious purple Hokkaido sweet potato custard in butterfly pea glutinous rice.

Ideal as a gift, the Peach Blossoms bundle set ($88.80+ per set) comprises:
• Premium XO Cantonese Rice Dumpling
• Traditional ‘Hakka’ Kurobuta Pork Belly Rice Dumpling
• Hokkaido Sweet Potato ‘Lava’ Rice Dumpling
• A complimentary jar of Peach Blossoms Homemade Dried Shrimp Chili Paste signature “Premium XO Cantonese Rice Dumpling”, traditional “‘Hakka’ Kurobuta Pork Belly Rice Dumpling” and the “Hokkaido Sweet Potato ‘Lava’ Rice Dumpling”.

Peach Blossoms Rice Dumplings are available at PARKROYAL COLLECTION MARINA BAY Hotel located at 6 Raffles Boulevard, Level 4, Marina Square, Singapore 039594 from now till June 3. For orders please contact +65 6845 1118 or email peachblossoms.prsmb@parkroyaIcoIIection.com. 


Pan Pacific Singapore


Award-winning Cantonese restaurant Hai Tien Lo celebrates the festival with an ensemble of handcrafted rice dumplings. 

Hai Tien Lo’s signature Traditional Jumbo Rice Dumpling with Abalone (S$38.80+ each) is generously filled with pork belly, salted egg yolk, chestnuts, green bean, lotus seed and a luxurious addition of whole abalone is perfect for sharing.

Try the Classic Taiwanese Dumpling with Sesame Oil Chicken (S$18.80+ each) inspired by the flavourful Taiwanese specialty chicken leg, fungus, Chinese rice wine and sesame oil; Cantonese Pork Dumpling (S$13.80+ each) with pork belly, salted egg yolk and green bean and the Traditional Nyonya  Dumpling (S$12.80+ each) with pork, candied melon, Japanese mushrooms, shallots and garlic or Teochew Dumpling with Yam Paste and Gingko Nuts (S$8.80+) which pays homage to Orh Nee, the traditional Teochew dessert.

Hai Tien Lo Premium Bundle (S$128+) and Classic Bundle (S$88+) with six dumplings in three delectable flavours, packaged with a bottle of Hai Tien Lo’s Signature Homemade XO Chilli Sauce and Sweet and Sour Spice Bean Paste Sauce respectively are great as gifts. 

Pan Pacific Hai Tien Lo rice dumplings are available at 7 Raffles Boulevard, level 3, Singapore 039595. For enquiries and orders till June 5, please call 6826 8240 or email specialevents.ppsin@panpacific.com .

Goodwood Park Hotel


Min Jiang Cantonese Sichuan restaurant chefs draws inspiration from Singapore signature food and presents handcrafted Laksa Dumpling with Sambal Chilli, Bak Kut Teh Dumpling, Classic Hokkien-style Dumpling and Hong Kong-style Dumpling with Homemade Soya Sauce.

The Laksa Dumpling with Sambal Chilli (S$32 nett for 2 piece) is made with a traditional spice mix of chillies, lemongrass and laksa leaves, shredded chicken and sakura ebi. 

The Bak Kut Teh Dumpling (S$38 nett for 2 piece) is inspired by Goodwood Park  Hotel’s Coffee Lounge. Flavoursome yet subtly peppery with Pork belly, whole peppercorns, shiitake mushrooms, fried garlic and Chinese herbs.

The Classic Hokkien-style Dumpling (S$30 nett for 2 pieces) is an all-time favourite made with succulent pork belly, shiitake mushrooms, chestnuts, dried shrimps, shallots and salted egg yolk.

If you like traditional Hong Kong-style Dumpling with Homemade Soya Sauce (S$38 nett each, good for sharing), you will be delighted with the large rectangular parcel of rice dumpling, chockfull of ingredients likeroasted pork, roasted duck, shiitake mushrooms, chestnuts, dried scallops, mung beans and lotus seeds with accompanying homemade soya sauce 

Purchase Min Jiang Restaurant rice dumplings till June 3, at Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221. Please call 6730 1786 or email deli@goodwoodparkhotel.com 



01 October 2019

Singapore Mom’s Touch Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant opens at Paya Lebar Quarter PLQ Mall

Popular Korea Fried Chicken Brand, Mom’s Touch offering signature Korean New Orleans Style handbattered breaded chicken marinated with Mom’s Touch very own special blend of Korean seasoning for extra crunch and spicy sauce and famous chicken thigh burgers opened its first fast food restaurant in Singapore at Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ).


Singapore No Signboard holdings - The seafood restaurant renowned for signature white pepper crabs and popular local dishes located at Esplanade, Geylang, Clarke Quay and VivoCity owns the francise for Singapore and Malaysia.

Mom's Touch Kent Ridge second outlet will open soon and more shops progressively, joining over 1,200 Mom's Touch restaurants in South Korea, USA, Taiwan and Vietnam.

Living by its mantra of preparing meals  with sincerity and warmth, Mom's Touch presents the very heart-warming way a mother prepares for a meal for her family, ensuring quality and freshness in their food offerings.


Mom’s Touch Signature Dishes are Mom’s Fried Chicken and Mom’s Chicken Thigh Burger in spicy and non-spicy flavours while Mom's Touch Incredible Burger, Cheese Bacon Burger, Deep Cheese Burger and Bulgalbi Chicken Burger are popular choices with chicken tenderloin, cajun cheese fries, sweet potato bites or corn in a cup.

Complete your meals with desserts like Black sesame sundae, Green Tea sundae or Boba with Vanilla sundae and Ade soda drinks with Elderflower Apple, Yuzu Orange, Peach Pear and Rasberry Melon flavours.

Using Mom’s Touch very own special blend of seasoning, the marinated chicken is  deep fried to achieve crispy yet flavourful, succulent and juicy meat. Enjoy the crispy yet non-oily chicken in original or spicy flavour or order Mom’s Spicy Sauce Chicken which is drenched in Mom’s Touch signature homemade spicy sauce with a hint of sweetness for authentic Korean taste.


Tuck into the signature Mom’s Thigh Chicken Burger, made with tender thigh meat, topped with freshly cut lettuce, onions, pickles and homemade burger sauce between two oven baked sesame buns. For true blue Korean taste, enjoy Mom’s Spicy Thigh Burger with popular Mom’s Spicy sauce and you will be back for more.

Be prepared for snaking queues during lunch and dinner timings and all day during weekend for popular K-food feasting.

Mom's Touch Offer : Best selling popular Thigh Burger Combo meal with cajun fries and drink at only S$6.80 (UP S$8.20) till October 31.


Mom’s Touch Korean Fried Chicken fast food restaurant with alfresco dining by the water fountain is located at the new Paya Lebar Quarter PLQ Mall just above the MRT, address at 10 Paya Lebar Quarter #01-37, 
Singapore 409057 and opened daily from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm.

Mom's Touch new outlet at Esplanade restaurant is located at 8 Raffles Ave, #01-13E, Singapore 039802, opened daily from 12noon to 8pm.

Milksha Bubble Tea Singapore Shops - Suntec | Funan Mall | PLQ Paya Lebar Quarter new openings

Taiwan Milksha 迷客夏 Bubble tea popular flavours - Earl Grey Fresh Milk Latte, Fresh Handmade Taro Milk, Valrhona 100% Cocoa Milk, Izumo Matcha Milk, Azuki Black Sesame Milk, Refreshing Orange Green Tea, Brown sugar milk and Milksha Red Bean Ice Blend with Taiwanese azuki beans are available at Milksha Singapore outlets at Suntec City, Funan Mall and Paya Lebar Quarter PLQ.

Voted No.1 Taiwan Bubble Tea drink chain by university students in the Land of Bubble Tea, Singapore fans can now enjoy Milksha's winning formula of natural, handmade and unique milk beverages, blended daily using specially imported Taiwan ingredients with no preservatives or chemical additives.


Milksha Singapore menu offers fresh milk series, fresh milk latte series and premium tea plus special concoctions with toppings like honey pearl, grass jelly and pudding. 

To celebrate Milksha Singapore's third outlet in Singapore, its lastest shop at PLQ - Paya Lebar Quarter offers exclusive personalised summer drinks including Brown Sugar Lemonade with honey pearl - a balance of sweet and sour flavour.


Milksha Earl Grey Fresh Milk Latte Tea have a refreshing light tea flavour while the Fresh Handmade Taro Milk is aromatic, even non-taro fans are won over. Milksha Matcha is all natural goodness and the Black Sesame Milk with Azuki beans have sesame paste for added taste and texture.

Paying tribute to Singapore National Day, the Milksha Red Bean Ice Blend with Taiwanese azuki beans and fresh milk is inspired by Singapore's local favourite dessert ice kacang.  It is so popular that it is now added to Milksha Singapore Drinks Menu.


Milksha Singapore outlets are located at Suntec City Mall, Temasek Boulevard #02-375/376, Singapore 038983, Funan Mall, 107 North Bridge Road #02-K07, Singapore179105 and Paya Lebar Quarter, 10 Paya Lebar Road #03-25 Singapore 409057 and more outlets soon.

For latest Milksha promotions, discounts and new flavours offerings #milksha_sg #milkshasg, visit Facebook: @milkshasingapore | Instagram: @milksha_sg.

22 October 2018

Betong Thailand Sea Clouds Skywalk 2018 | Airport Opening 2019 | Durian Festival

Betong in Yala, Southern Thailand bordering Malaysia is renowned for sea of clouds at Aiyoeweng/ I-Yerweng, Hala-Bala rainforest wildlife sanctuary - Amazon of ASEAN, Bang Lang dam, Piyamit tunnel, Betong hot springs, winter flower garden, fruit valleys of durians and Yala Fruit Festival.

The Yala Durian Fruits festival at Piyamit gardens is a showcase of Betong finest fruits float parade with Miss Fruity, biggest durian fruit float, fruits arrangement competition and fruits street buffet.

 
The Governor of Yala and Songkla, local Thai celebrities and distinguished guests officiated the launch.

Tourists and locals indulge in the creamy Thai durians like Chanee, Kop and  Nockyib, sweet mangosteens and rambutans.

 
Say a pray at Thai Four Face Buddha or Chinese Goddess of Mercy and enjoy a picnic at the scenic sculptures Piyamit Gardens.


 
Time Tunnels at Piyamit, Betong
Purchase ticket at the stonewall entrance, walk down the stairways and up the forest path and into the Piyamit tunnel to explore the stone cave passageways and war shelters which was the base of Malaya Communist Division 2 at Ban Piyamit 1.
 

Stopby at the end of Piyamit tunnel to admire the oldest millennium tree in Southern Thailand and souvenir shots.

Betong Sea of Clouds Talay Mok Aiyoeweng / I-Yerweng/Aiyerweng雲海

Watch Betong sunrise at Talay Mok Aiyoeweng mountain top as the sea of mysterious misty mists clouds weaves and wafts through the magnificent mountains, flora and fauna forests amist golden rays of warm morning sun.

Feel like you are above Aiyoeweng misty clouds, among the fluffy clouds and on white clouds breathtakingly sights for Instagramable snapshots depending on timings and wind directions.

Breathe in the morning mountain air and enjoy the cool breeze as you soak in the sublime sunlight with the phenomenon panaroma picturesque scenery at 330 feet above sea level.

 

Reach Aiyoeweng mountain top at 5am for the best spots at the view points to experience Betong Sea of cloud moments. The mesmerizing views starts from around 6am in the morning and the mist will disperse as the sun rises higher in the sky.

2019 Betong Skywalk Bridges
Feel like you are walking among the sea of clouds when you stroll on Betong skywalk Aiyoewang platforms above the mountains paths when it is completed in 2019.

Restaurants, souvenir shops, camping sites, more restrooms and parking bays along with widen roads leading to Airyerweng to facilitate the maximum of 4000 visitors per day together with a road extension to Hala-Bala forest is in the pipeline.

Take a river cruise on Bang Lang Dam known as Hala bala lake on a long tail boat and visit a temple in the middle of the lake.
 


Wat Phutthathiwat
The largest temple in Southern Thailand is Wat Phutthathiwat on Thanon Rattanakit road in Betong.


The golden temple features Mahathat Chedi Phra Phutthathamma Prakat - 13 storey high pagoda of Srivijaya architecture, lined with Buddha's relics, life size Luangpu Thuat and Thailand's largest bronze Buddha statue sits majestically on the hilltop overlooking Betong city.



Betong
Thailand's Largest Mail Box was built in Betong in 1924 with a radio on top to broadcast news to the community while doubling up as a Post box.

 
A new nine meters tall mail box was constructed in recent years and is located at the  Sala Prachakhom city convention hall on Sukkhayang road.
 

Betong Hot Springs

The Ban Charo Parai Village in Tambon Tano Mae offers Betong natural hot springs pools with outdoor gardens and childrens playground. Soak your tired legs in the hot mineral water which is believed to be beneficial for muscle pain, skin irritation and even stress.  You can cook eggs in the hot spring water well in a few minutes to enjoy after the theraptic mineral bath experience.



Betong Winter Flowers Garden
Situated in the hilly Ban Piyamitr 2 area, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn initiated the
temperate flowers planting project in this cool weather region in Betong. Enjoy the abundant flora like tulips, sunflowers, hydra  planted in the lush gardens with windmill, manicured landscape valleys and along the winding river, complete with resorts and chalet room accommodation.



Durians Durians, Bountiful in Betong
The Betong Durian Street is just across Betong Hot Spring. Surrounded by Durians plantations and fruit farms, durians, mangosteens, shogun mandarin oranges,  rambutans, soursops and bananas are collected and brought here for sorting, distribution and sales.


Durian Favourites are creme de la crème Ganyao/ Kanyao / Ganja at 100baht/kg. Durian variations like Puangmanee / Pongmanee / Phuong Manee , Monthong golden pillow, Chanee / Chani / Kani, Kop and  Nockyib are also popular.

Sleepless in Betong
Sleepless entertainment in the evening includes Thai massages, Karaoke lounges or chilling at bars, Roti Canai supper with milk tea and coffee or 7-11 snacks, food and drinks along the main street.

Betong Hotels, Resorts and Chalets
A good night sleep in Betong recommendations are Grand Mandarin Hotel, Suam Flower Garden resort. betong merlin,  cathay betong, river inn to name a few   and local budget hotels in the city are popular choices



Betong Airport & Accessibility
Thailand's Betong airport in Yala will open in 2019 for domestic flights from Bangkok, Hatyai, Pattani and Narathiwat on small aircraft with 50 to 70 passenger capacity.

 

Betong is accessible on land routes in Yala and usually tourists visit Betong from Hatyai, Thailand or Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The KL to Betong Thailand journey is around six hours drive and is popular for short weekend getways for drivers, motorists and cyclists. In fact, on Malaysia National Day 2018, 15,000 tourists visited Betong from the Malaysia border according to Thailand immigration news.

Visit Tourism Authority of Thailand for latest OK Betong attarctions, Thailand festivals and events listing.

*Photos taken using the new LG flagship smartphone model G7+ Thin Q

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