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My
family and I have a lot of trips to Asia.
It means we experienced long layover times. If you have 5-6 hour layover, there are so many things
you can do in the airport like, sleep (rent a hotel), enjoy the local culture
and authentic food, get a massage, meet new people,learn to make local crafts,
and my favorite is having a city tour. Before
you decide to leave the airport for a city tour, please keep these tips:
- If
possible, when you are checking in for your flight, check your bags
straight through to your final destination. If your layover is too
long, however, and you’re not planning on booking a hotel, most large
airports will have lockers for your luggage.
- Pack
your carry-on with just what you will need during your layover. Don’t
forget a change of clothes if you’re staying overnight, or seasonal
clothing depending on the location of your layover. Also, don’t
forget important identification, money, and any needed medication.
- Check
with your airline to see if your ticket permits you to leave the transit
area. Some tickets may not permit you to leave the airport.
- If
your layover is overnight, ask your airline if they provide a hotel room.
Some airlines offer accommodation, and sometimes food.
When you fly to Bali, some possibilities
airports you will have layover with different length of times. Several ideas you can do in each airport on
your way to Bali:
1.
Singapore Changi Airport
Changi
airport in Singapore is famous has it all. A bevy of award-winning, open-air gardens.
We’re not sure which is cooler: the two-story butterfly grotto featuring a
27-foot waterfall, indigenous plants, and a thousand free-flying native
butterflies (T3); the 40-species cacti garden (T1); or the rare orchid and
sunflower gardens (T2). Added crowd-pleasers include T1’s Balinese rooftop pool
($13 nets you shower access, plus a free drink); the world’s tallest airport
slide (T3); the Entertainment Deck (T2) with complimentary XBox and PlayStation
consoles; and a trio of free movie theaters screening Hollywood flicks 24/7.
There
are recharging kiosks and free Wi-Fi hotspots. Didn’t bring your laptop? You
can use one of the 550 free Internet
kiosks.
Visit Food Center:
Sample
Singaporean specialties like laksa (a piquant noodle soup) and
spicy pork rib soup at Prima Taste, or try Imperial Treasure for Cantonese
roast goose and fresh fish.
Sleep Inn
Ambassador Transit Hotels is located in each terminal.
City Tour
Minimum
layover: 5 hours
Travel
Time to City Center: 20 to 25 minutes
How
to do it: Changi offers a free Singapore bus tour (five times a day) that
leaves right from the airport; register in Terminal 2 or 3.
What
to do: The excursion covers major sights, including the Singapore Flyer Ferris
wheel, the futuristic Marina Bay Sands resort, and the 250-acre Gardens by the
Bay park. There’s a stopover in Merlion Park to see the iconic half-lion,
half-fish statue.
2.
Hong Kong International Airport
The
airport is located roughly 25 miles from downtown Hong Kong, which makes the city
accessible only for those with long layovers.
If
you don’t have enough time to leave the Hong Kong airport during your layover,
fortunately you are in the airport that was currently ranked #1 in the world's
top airports. There are many
choices of restaurants and shops, you can get a foot reflexology massage, see
the 4D extreme screen in Terminal 2. A
full-motion plane-cabin ride simulator and much more.
For
those of you have enough time for a city tour:
Minimum
layover: 6 hours
Travel
Time to City Center: 24 minutes
How
to do it: Airport Express Line to Central ($23.50 round-trip; trains every 10
minutes)
What
to do: From Central, it’s two MTR stops to Wan Chai, home to chef Alvin Leung
Jr.’s renowned Bo Innovation. After sampling, experimental Chinese cuisine,
visit the nearby Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, with items dating back to
the 11th century B.C.
3.
Taipei (Taiwan Taoyuan Airport)
This
airport is the busiest in Taiwan and the hub for China Airlines and EVA Air,
and is located roughly 25 miles (50 minutes by car or bus) from downtown Taipei
which makes the city accessible to those on a long layover.
If you don’t
have enough time to leave the airport during your Taipei layover, The airport
offers a number of restaurants and shopping (both regular and duty free), ATMs
and currency exchanges, prayer rooms, there are also a couple beauty
salons in the airport that cater to both men and women, and shower
facilities.
For those
of you to have 5-6 hours layover time:
You can choose Tour A
or Tour B
Tour A
Taiwan Taoyuan Int'l
Airport - Sanshia & Zushih Temple - Yingge - Return to Airport
Sansia & Zushih Temple
Sansia is
about 22km southwest to Taipei, a bustling town with narrow, winding streets
and historical brick buildings. The main attraction is Zushih Temple, popular
known as the Sanshia Bird Temple, built in honor of Song Dynasty (960-1279)
loyalist Cheng Chao-Ying. Cheng was a famous General knitted as "Protector
of the Country" for his achievements and value. This temple was in ruins
at the end of World War II, and a meticulous restoration project had been
underway for some forty years. The temple is known for its intricately carved
stone and bronze columns and statues, especially the temple's unique bird art.
There are also carved stone lions, camphor wood carvings, and exquisite bronze
bast-reliefs.
Yingge
Pottery /Yingge: Pottery Heaven
A short
trip to the lush countryside southwest of Taipei brings you to Yingge, where
hand painted replicas of elegant Ming (1368-1644) and Ching (1644-1911) vases,
along with other types of artistic and functional ceramics are produced. The
small town is Taiwan's pottery center and its narrow streets are lined with
shops selling everything from earthenware tea sets to delicate
Tour B
Taiwan
Taoyuan Int'l Airport - Taipei 101 Mall - Longshan Temple - Presidential Office
Building - Chiang Kay Shek Memorial Hall - Martyrs' Shrine - Return to Airport
Taipei
101 Building
It stands
508 meters tall with 101 stories on a site area of 30,278 square meters. The
development comprises an office tower, a shopping mall and an observatory. It
has been certified as the world's tallest building and was opened to the public
on 31 December 2004.
Longshan
Temple
Taipei is
home to many old temples. Longshan Temple is the oldest and most famous. It is
one of Taiwan's finest examples of temple architecture.
Presidential
Office Building
The
building which houses the Office of the President of Taiwan was inaugurated in
March 1919, about seven years after construction began. Its architectural
design features an elegant and majestic symmetry. Inside the building there are
tall pillars, refined ornaments, long corridors and exquisite arches, all
Baroque characteristics which prevail in the Renaissance period. Since the
central government was relocated to Taipei in 1949, this building has been used
as the Office of the President.
Chiang
Kai Shek Memorial Hall
An
impressive monument built in commemoration of the late President Chiang. The
majestic hall towers over 25 hectares of landscaped gardens, graceful
pavilions, and ponds. The elegant Ming Dynasty styled arch at the main entrance
is flanked by two classic buildings: The National Theater and The National
Concert Hall. The square between the two buildings is a popular gathering place
during festival occasions.
Martyrs'
Shrine
This is an
excellent example of classic Ming dynasty architecture, dedicated to the fallen
heroes of China's wars. There is an hourly changing of the guard ceremony Time
before the entrance, which many people
4 South Korea
(Incheon Airport)
Incheon
is a good 30 miles from Seoul’s city center, nine miles
from downtown Seoul. There are many
things to do at Incheon, so no matter the length of your layover, you
may not even want to leave.
If you find yourself with a layover in Seoul that is over five hours, you
might as well go and explore the real deal. Plenty of historical, cultural,
commercial and entertainment destinations are sure to keep you occupied as you
explore this fascinating and rapidly developing Asian city.
Seoul Incheon airport cleverly packages all the city’s best sights
together in a series of free tours geared towards transit passengers.
Incheon International Airport provides a wide range of free transit
tours. Choices include the Incheon City Tour, Seoul City Tour, Temple Tour, and
many more. Travelers can choose among the different tours available: 1-hour,
1.5-hour, 2-hour, 3-hour, and 5-hour tour courses. Each transit tour is
accompanied by an English-speaking tour guide, so even those who do not speak
Korean can enjoy the tours without any difficulties. Moreover, all tours are
provided for free. However, tourist site admission fees and meals are excluded
and must be paid individually.
You need to stop at the desk to arrange your tour.
If you don’t have enough time to leave the airport, the Incheon airport
offers plenty of cultural activities (Walk through the Korean Culture Street
(Public Area, 4F), which features traditional buildings and architecture, or
visit the Traditional Craft Gallery (4F Transfer Lounge). And available shopping,
restaurants, and the best possible amenity are free Wi-Fi.
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