Sophisticated And Fashionable Ladies Accessories

(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 8
Product Lifespan: 6 - 24 Months
Product Quality: 7
Value for Money: 8
Spent about SGD $150 per person.



Considered to be among the foremost retailers of Ladies fasion accessories in Singapore, Chomel has an impressive 20 year run in the fashion industry, offering decent quality accessories such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets / bangles, hair clips, bags and watches, all at relatively affordable prices. Chomel, whose brand name is supposed to mean pretty / cute in Malay, has boutiques strategically located around Singapore, and carries a wide range of products for all occasions.

The appeal of Chomel products lies in their designs, all of which look modern, fashionable, sophisticated and 'expensive', while actually being readily affordable, with most individual pieces costing below SGD $150, averaging around SGD $40 - $90. This means the Chomel brand is very accessible to ladies of all income groups. Another strong point of Chomel is their wide variety of designs, and they also offer the same design of a product in many different and varying colours. This gives Chomel a dizzying array of options, and browsing through their catalogue is both appealing, and difficult to decide on a purchase!

Chomel specialises in costume jewellery, namely, earrings, necklaces, bracelets / bangles, and brooches. Materials used for these are often coloured / plain crystals, pearls, rose gold, zirconia, rhodium and diamante. Durability of Chomel products is average, with lifespan of around 6 - 12 months, and longer with proper care. Chomel extensive range also means it's easy to pair / match accessories for occasions, and they do offer complete seasonal looks. Target group of customers is probably lady executives, early 20s to late 50s, or those looking to avoid 'cheap', gaudy, over the top accessories.

Designs for Chomel accessories rotate fairly often. While Chomel carries a line of hair clips, timepieces and bags, they are lesser known for these, and the designs are limited. Quality of these tend to suffer more as well. Service at Chomel tends to be pretty good, staff are helpful and friendly, and they do assist with maintenence / repair where possible.

What If Money Were No Object
By Alan Watts, http://alanwatts.com/

Credits to Zen Pencils, published 08-Jan-2013.

Source Credits: http://zenpencils.com/comic/98-alan-watts-what-if-money-was-no-object/

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Dian Dou De (Hei Yuet Lau / 点都德)
57 Zhong Shan Road
Yuexiu District
Guangzhou
Guangdong 510080
China

144 Huangsha Avenue
Liwan District
Guangzhou
Guangdong 510000
China

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Special Roast Pigeon (CNY ¥18 / SGD $3.70, per piece)

Hidden Find Yields Excellent Authentic Cantonese Cuisine

(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 8
Ambience & Setting: 8
Food & Beverage: 9
Service: 8
Value for Money: 7
Spent about SGD $30 / CNY $150 per person.





Located in the small side street called Linle Road, off the main road, and just a 5 minute walk away from The Westin Guangzhou Hotel, Shan Quan Tang Guan is a rather unassuming restaurant from the outside. Besides the big bold lettering of its signboard, there isn't much else to indicate the presence of Shan Quan Tang Guan, and you'll only see it when nearby. But step inside, and you'll be surprised by this hidden find, with its warm and courteous service, tasty and affordable authentic Cantonese dishes, and lively atmosphere.

Ambience at Shan Quan Tang Guan is modern and lively. The upstairs has a rather small layout, but the majority of the restaurant floor space is in the basement, which is rather spacious. The contemporary Chinese decor is offset by faux greenery, and a waterfall koi pond outside. But the enclosed area does mean that conversations and noise carries well within, and the place gets rather loud when crowded.

There are rarely any tourists / foreigners dining at Shan Quan Tang Guan, which is a sign of a true local restaurant. Service at Shan Quan Tang Guan is efficient, but still polite, though the staff do seem to be in a hurry especially during peak periods. But they are knowlegable, and able to make recommendations, as well as offer advice and insight on ingredients, or meal combinations. However, staff at Shan Quan Tang Guan can't converse in English, and you're better off visiting with someone who can speak either Mandarin or Cantonese. It's also helpful that the menu has pictures you can point to, as well as English descriptions of each dish.

Food at Shan Quan Tang Guan is truely local Guangzhou Cantonese Chinese cuisine. Dishes are large, meant for communal dining, and while considered mid-range in price for locals, is still rather affordable. Ingredients are fresh, and most dishes are very tasty. Specialities at Shan Quan Tang Guan include their range of soups, fish, and roast meats.





The little waterfall and koi pond adds to the overall modern and comfortable ambience, as do the fake plants. Layout is well organised, with groups seated in the larger main area, and couples / families in the partitioned booth area.
























It's helpful that the menu includes both Chinese and English descriptions, as well as clear indications of price and pictures. Dishes are tasty and hearty, and the Cantonese fare is authentic.

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Soup Double Boiled Minced Pork And Cordyceps 01

Soup Double Boiled Minced Pork And Cordyceps 02

Claypot Braised Tofu With Seafood 01

Claypot Braised Tofu With Seafood 02

Stewed Green Cucumber Flower In Chicken Soup 01

Stewed Green Cucumber Flower In Chicken Soup 02

Baked Fish With Ginger And Black Bean Sauce 01

Baked Fish With Ginger And Black Bean Sauce 02

Chili In Soy Sauce

Excellent Cantonese Dishes And Good Service

(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 8
Ambience & Setting: 8
Food & Beverage: 9
Service: 8
Value for Money: 8
Spent about SGD $30 / CNY $150 per person.





Located in the city centre of Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in the Tianhe District, occupying 2 large floors of a building, Bing Sheng Restaurant is famed for serving traditional South Chinese cuisine that is both delicious and authentic. Bing Sheng Restaurant is in fact regularly recommended by not just travel websites, but by word of mouth from their many satisfied diners. Because of its popularity, making advance reservations at Bing Sheng Restaurant is highly recommended, as the place is almost fully packed all the time.

Ambience at Bing Sheng Restaurant is similar to a fine dining Chinese restaurant, with shades of brown and red colour tones, elaborate Chinese decor, fine tableware, and a lively (noisy) atmosphere. The floor layout is huge and spacious, and they provide waiting chairs for those in the queue. I also like that the tables at Bing Sheng Restaurant are sufficiently large enough to place all the food, while still being a comfortable size to hold conversations over. I also like that they have bright lights to illuminate the center of the table, which acts as a focal point when food is being served.

Service at Bing Sheng Restaurant is very good. While staff can't converse in English, the menu has helpful pictures that you can simply point at to order. Staff are efficient, though the constantly packed place means they're normally rushing about, and you'll have to call to attract their attention. But their table side service when portioning or serving food is very professional. But it's still better if you visit Bing Sheng Restaurant with someone who can converse in either Mandarin or Cantonese.

Food is the highlight at Bing Sheng Restaurant. Dishes are large, perfect for communal dining (don't try to dine alone), using fresh ingredients and pack great taste and flavour. Prices are mid-range, comparable to other restaurants. In particular, Bing Sheng Restaurant does very good Cantonese food, if in doubt, order their soups, claypots, fish or roast meats.





The place is nearly always crowded, despite the large and spacious interior. Without reservations, queue time can stretch up to 1 hour.














Don't attempt to dine here alone, because this place is about communal dining. In fact, a group size of 4 people, or preferably 6 people or more, will allow you to sample more dishes. While most are freshly prepared when ordered, their soups have a limited amount each day due to the lengthy preparation time, and may run out.

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Soup Double Boiled Pork Rib And Lotus Root

Chinese Broccoli With Ham And Ginger

Marinated Roast Pork Loin / Char Siew 01

Marinated Roast Pork Loin / Char Siew 02

Steamed Fish

Tofu Trio Plain, Corn, Ling Zhi Mushroom

Roast Duck

Stir Fried Vermicelli

Grilled Squid

Pineapple Bun Bo Luo Bao 01

Pineapple Bun Bo Luo Bao 02

Pineapple Bun Bo Luo Bao 03

Pineapple Bun Bo Luo Bao 04

Top 5 Guangzhou Attractions

City: Guangzhou
State: Guangdong Province
Country: China

Formerly known as Canton, Guangzhou is the provincial capital of South China, as well as a major manufacturing and trade hub. This status has given Guangzhou / Canton a cosmopolitan and bustling vibe, and the large amount of trade and traffic through the city has led to numerous attractions and sights.

Here are the Top 5 Tourist Attractions to visit in Guangzhou, all of which hold important cultural or historical significance. All these are permanent locations which can be visited and viewed at any time throughout the year.


1. Canton Tower

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As a symbol of the modernization of Guangzhou, the Canton Tower is the tallest structure in China, with its iconic twisting structure lit by controlled lights at night, allowing for a colourful spectacle. The Canton Tower features 2 observation decks, with the indoor deck being 449 metres high and the outdoor rooftop deck being 488 metres high, with a rotating 'ferris wheel' system. Located nearby is the also iconic Pearl River, which flows through the city.



2. Yuexiu Park & Guangzhou Museum

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Yuexiu Park is a large cultural park in Guangzhou, famed for its incredible scenic beauty of the 3 artificial lakes Beixiu, Dongxiu and Nanxiu, as well as the Five Rams Stone Statue, the symbol of Guangzhou. The Guangzhou Museum is located here, with the Sea Guard Tower Gallery housing historical and cultural artifacts from across China and tracing the history of Canton, and the Art Gallery exhibiting both traditional and contemporary artwork and handicraft. Also located here are the Haiyuan Pavilion, and the Sun-Yat-Sen Monument.



3. Guangdong Museum

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The Guangdong Museum is the main public museum of Guangzhou, located along the north bank of the Pearl River, and housing over 130,000 exhibits from across China, including rare and priceless artifacts. The iconic contemporary architecture of the Guangdong Museum is designed like a ancient Canton treasure box, and the exhibits are divided into 3 catergories of History, Art and Nature. The most prized items include the Black Dragon Handscroll by Chen Rong of the South Song Dynasty, and the Yuan Dynasty blue-white Jingdezheng porcelain bottle.



4. Baiyun Mountain (White Cloud Mountain)

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Baiyun Mountain, also known as White Cloud Mountain, was named because its peak is shrouded by white clouds during spring. Baiyun Mountain has been famed since ancient times in China, for its abundance of scenic spots and historical sites, including views of the city of Guangzhou. Sightseeing zones at Baiyun Mountain include Mingzhu Tower, Moxing Ridge, Santai Ridge, Mingchun Valley, Fei’e Ridge, Luhu Lake, Baiyun Cableway, Mingchun Valley, the Forest of Steles, Xinghai Garden, Yuntai Garden, the Sculpture Park and Baiyun Chute. In particular, Yuntai Garden at the base of Baiyun Mountain is the largest landscaped garden in China, with many ornamental exotic flowers and plants.



5. Mausoleum Of The Nanyue King

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The Mausoleum Of The Nanyue King was among the most significant discoveries in South China, a well preserved tomb with funeral antiques from the Han Dynasty, belonging to second king of Nanyue, Zhao Mo. Discovered in the heart of Guangzhou, the Mausoleum Of The Nanyue King houses over 1,000 burial artifacts, including gold and silver vessels, musical instruments, sculptures, a chariot, and the silk-jade burial garment of Zhao Mo with 2,291 pieces of jade.





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