scenes of southeast asia

JUNE
2016
SEE ASIA AND BEYOND WITH SILKAIR
7
TIPS FOR
TRAVELLING
WITH A CHILD IN A
WHEELCHAIR
INSIDE FUJIAN’S
FORTRESS HOMES
5
COOL
EXPERIENCES
IN LOMBOK
SCENES OF SOUTHEAST ASIA
06.2016
22 COMING FULL CIRCLE
Life in a Fujian tulou
42 FLEETING MOMENTS
Tableaus of Asian life
30 THE GREAT FRONTIER
Best of the Top End
50 一碗河粉的传奇
被誉为“河内之汤”的越南河
粉，以清、甜、香的独特风味
俘虏世界，渗透灵魂
SO PHO, SO GOOD
Slurp up a hearty bowl of
Vietnam’s favourite noodles
GETTY IMAGES
36 WAY OF THE SHAN
Ancient skills of Myanmar’s
largest indigenous tribe
20
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
facebook.com/SilkAir
twitter.com/SilkAir
instagram.com/SilkAir
Take home this copy of Silkwinds and share
it with your friends and family! Past issues
are also available online at silkair.com
LATEST AWARDS
Travel Media of the Year
(Merit), Media Publishers
Association Singapore
(MPAS) Awards 2014
18
Best Feature on Asian
Travel (Excellence)
Best Wellness Feature
(Excellence),
Asian Publishing Awards
2014
Silkwinds is published exclusively for
SilkAir by Publicitas Publishing
E-mail: [email protected] publicitas.com/publishingasia
4 THE BIG PICTURE
Tug of war, Sabah
16
REGIONAL MANAGING DIRECTOR
Lee Walsh GENERAL MANAGER Betty Liswanty RELATIONSHIP MANAGER Serene Lee
12 4 QUESTIONS WITH...
Fazal Bahardeen, HalalTrip
14 WHAT’S ON
Things to do this month
16 2 PERFECT DAYS IN LOMBOK
Catch Bau Nyale, visit a
secret Gili, and enjoy
waterfall walks
18 FOOD SNAPSHOT
Dok fak thong tod
20 TRAVEL TIPS
Travelling with a wheelchairbound child
52 热门精选
牵起精致的行李箱，到尼泊尔野
生动物园和马来西亚砂拉越探
险吧！
2 | SILKWINDS
68
WELCOME ABOARD
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
C0VER PHOTO: DREW HOPPER. THIS PAGE: IRA DE REUVER; GETTY IMAGES; SMITHSHOLIDAYROAD.COM
6 HOT PICKS
Trends and items to covet
EDITORIAL
EXECUTIVE CONTENT DIRECTOR
Rod Mackenzie MANAGING EDITOR Ming Rodrigues DEPUTY EDITOR Nelissa Hernandez
DESIGN DIRECTOR Fredrik Dittlau
ADVERTISING
MEDIA SPECIALIST Mey Leong
Tel: +65 6735 8681 ext 331
E-mail: [email protected]
MATERIALS Doreen Lau
E-mail: [email protected]
The views and opinions expressed or
implied in Silkwinds do not necessarily
reflect those of SilkAir or Publicitas
Publishing. No responsibility is accepted
for the claims made in advertisements,
articles, photographs or illustrations
contained in this publication. Unsolicited
material will not be returned. No part of this
magazine may be reproduced without the
written permission of SilkAir and Publicitas
Publishing. All rights reserved. Copyright
© 2016 by SilkAir (Singapore) Private
Limited. All information correct at time
of printing. Printed in Singapore by
KHL Printing Co Pte Ltd.
MCI (P) 046/11/2015
Canon DSLRs, the Canon EOS 80D
comes with an optical viewfinder with
approximately 100 per cent coverage,
so you get to see the full picture as
you shoot. This means it’s easier than
ever to compose your picture-perfect
postcards! The intelligent viewfinder
also presents information such as AF
areas, aspect ratio line and flicker
detection to help you shoot with
confidence in real time.
3
DESIGNED TO PERFORM
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
4
MOVIE MAKER
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
to come.
headphone jacks for greater audio
control. The ability to switch focus
STAY FOCUSED
quickly by
With more AF
tapping on the
points, greater
touchscreen
horizontal and
is a real treat,
vertical coverage,
made possible
plus the option to
by the Dual
select the AF mode
Pixel CMOS
depending on the
AF technology.
situation, you’ll have
New creative
a great chance of
filters and time
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, possibilities for
Geopark. The Canon
1/160, ISO 640, 70mm
EOS 80D focuses
videographers.
accurately in low light, thanks
Try this: Find
to its advanced -3 EV AF capability.
a busy point in a city, like Chongqing’s
Even if you’re shooting fire performers
Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street. Place the
by the beach on a moonless night, your
Canon EOS 80D on a tripod and shoot
subject will be in focus every time.
a time lapse video of the city at dusk.
You’ll be surprised how easy it is to
WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET
capture the magic moments when the
For the first time in mid-range
lights and trails come on.
CAPTURE
1
THE
MOMENT
Now everyone can shoot
like a pro with the latest
mid-range DSLR from
Canon
R
eady to take your photography and
videography to the next level?
Not only is it fun and intuitive
to use, the Canon EOS 80D is packed
with significant improvements over its
predecessor, the Canon EOS 70D. Think
faster and more accurate autofocus,
better focusing ability in low light and
full viewfinder coverage.
Here are four reasons why you can
2
NON- FULL VECTOR
1
3
Stay connected ...
Stay connected ...
Like us
on Facebook
2
Stay connected ...
fb.com/nationaluniversityhospital
4
instagram.com/nuhig
Follow us
on Instagram @ NUHig
snapshot.canon-asia.com
SIDETRACK
THE BIG PICTURE
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 seadwelling 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
SILKAIR.COM | 5
SIDETRACK / HOT PICKS
W
hen a resort is part of
the world-famous Dream
brand from New York,
you know it isn’t going to be just
another garden-variety stay.
Located on Layan Beach, Dream
Beach is the jewel of Dream
Phuket Hotel & Spa – a sprawling
2,000sqft multi-level beach club
that marries Miami cool with
New York flash, while offering
partygoers a clubbing experience
few other clubs in the region can
6 | SILKWINDS
rival. For starters, it is one of the
select few in Asia to be kitted out
with a Void Acoustics speaker
system – the brand of choice for
top clubs around the world such
as Eden Ibiza, DC-10 and Ocean
Beach. Thanks to tie-ups with
international music names such
as Hed Kandi and the Ministry of
Sound, the world’s hottest DJs will
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
Beach via the beach club.
Fancy a complimentary stay
at the resort? All you need to do
is order the club’s Dream Beach
wagyu burger, which comes
with a gold leaf-encrusted
bun, black truffle cream, foie
gras and a whole lot of other
fixings. Its THB30,000 (about
USD846) price tag entitles you
to a night’s stay for two in a Sky
Suite as well as a bottle of Dom
Pérignon. dreambeachclub.com
MY DREAM JOB
From the world’s first hard-case
suitcase to the first one made of
natural fibre composite, French
luggage maker DELSEY has been
the brand behind some of the
most enduring innovations in the
travel accessories industry. Now
celebrating its 70th anniversary,
it has an exclusive offer for all
SilkAir customers: a 30 per cent
discount on all regular priced items
and/or a 10 per cent discount
on all promotional items from
now till 31 December 2016.
To enjoy this promotion, just
present your boarding pass or
flight confirmation letter during
purchase. You’ll also receive a free
gift when you spend a minimum of
SGD250. This promotion is valid
only at the DELSEY Paris Flagship
Store at Suntec City Mall #02403/404. delsey.com
Cheerful and chic, the Luna Play is
a gadget for jetsetters looking to
maintain their skincare routine on the
road. This pocket-sized rechargeable
silicone device is designed to
exfoliate and cleanse your skin
more effectively than just using your
hands, and is also more hygienic than the
average face brush. Its reverse side also
helps keep wrinkles at bay, thanks to
low-frequency pulsations. Bonus:
It comes already charged and can
be used up to 100 times before
requiring a power-up. foreo.com
“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
edutainment brand – kids
aged 4 to 14 get to put their
aspirations to the test by
role-playing real-world
occupations such as being
a crime scene investigator,
documentary producer, and
even a pilot. They also earn
a “salary”, which they can
then spend on goods and
skills training, or save in a
personal savings account.
kidzania.com.sg
HEY
GOODLOOKING!
SILKAIR.COM | 7
SIDETRACK / HOT PICKS
What do you think of when
someone mentions holidays in
Nepal? The Himalayas? Mountain
climbing? You can now add
wildlife safari to that list.
The first luxury lodge of its
kind outside India, Meghauli
Serai is located on the banks
of the Rapti River in the
UNESCO World Heritage Site
of Chitwan National Park, home
to the endangered one-horned
rhinoceros, elephants and the
TRAVEL
MADE
EASIER
While there’s no shortage of online
travel aggregators, platforms that
serve Muslim travellers are few and
far between, despite the growing
market for this demographic. Where
do you go to compare information on
halal restaurants or prayer facilities?
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
8 | SILKWINDS
Bengal tiger, as well as more
than 500 native bird species.
Luxury amenities are a given at
this Taj Safari property, which
boasts panoramic views of the
Himalayas and Terai grasslands.
Guests have the option of
choosing their own adventure,
from cruising the jungle in
an open 4x4 safari vehicle to
getting up close with gharials
on a canoeing excursion.
taj.tajhotels.com
SIDETRACK / HOT PICKS
Local and visiting baking
enthusiasts looking to up your
game, rejoice: Kiwi master
baker Dean Brettschneider has
added a baking and cooking
school to his growing Baker
& Cook empire in Singapore.
Called Brettschneider’s
Baking & Cooking School, it
is located in the residential
suburb of Bukit Timah and offers
Isn’t it annoying to
get home from a
trip to the beach
to find that
there’s still
sand on your
belongings?
As unpleasant
as it is for
you, it is also
detrimental to
the environment.
For starters, less sand
means that there’s less beach
for everyone to enjoy. Filipino
startup Lagu is doing its part to
stop this unintentional depletion
a wide selection of hands-on
classes, from sourdough
bread baking to Singaporean
cuisine, taught by himself
and guest chefs like
InterContinental Hotel’s
Executive Chef Eric Neo. The
venue is also available for
events such as team-building
activities and children’s parties.
bakingandcookingschool.com
with its line of
sand-repellent
beach blankets
and bags, which
come with
strategically
placed
pockets and
compartments
to protect your
personal items
from becoming
sandy. These are
available online, at retailers in
Cebu and Davao, and resorts such
as Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort
& Spa. lifeonthesands.com
10 | SILKWINDS
TEXT: LISA-ANN LEE
SAVE
OUR
BEACHES
AUSTRALIA’S
NORTHERN TERRITORY
ONLY 4 1/2 HOURS FLIGHT
FROM SINGAPORE ON SILKAIR
Uluru Alice
Springs
*Map not to scale.
Drive times are approximate.
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
Katherine Gorge, Nitmiluk National Park
Yellow Water Billabong, Kakadu
Mindil Beach Sunset Markets, Darwin City
Wangi Falls, Litchfield National Park
SIDETRACK / 4 QUESTIONS WITH...
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.
WORDS SAKINAH MANAFF-GREEN
M
ention “Muslim travel”
and religious pilgrimages
usually come to mind.
But a growing number of Muslim
holidaymakers travelling the
globe these days are changing
that perception. And HalalTrip,
helmed by Fazal Bahardeen,
is happy to help them along.
Launched in 2013, the company
bills itself as one of the world’s
leading online travel specialists
catering to the needs of Muslim
travellers. Through its web portal
and mobile app, HalalTrip makes
trip planning more convenient, fun
and intuitive for those looking for
a halal-friendly experience.
What are some of HalalTrip’s
unique features?
We use the latest online
12 | SILKWINDS
What are the top destinations
for Muslim travellers?
The GMTI 2016 scored 130
destinations, including OIC
(Organisation of Islamic
Cooperation) and non-OIC
countries. Within OIC countries,
Malaysia topped the list for
the second consecutive year,
followed by the United Arab
Emirates, Turkey, Indonesia and
Qatar. Outside the OIC countries,
Singapore scored the highest
rating, followed by Thailand, the
UK, South Africa and Hong Kong.
GETTY IMAGES; HALALTRIP.COM
Fazal Bahardeen, CEO of
HalalTrip, offers insights
into the rapidly growing
Muslim travel industry
How important is the Muslim
travel market?
According to the MasterCardCrescentRating Global Muslim
Travel Index (GMTI) 2016, there
are 117 million Muslim visitor
arrivals, or 10 per cent of the
entire travel economy, last year.
This number is expected to grow
to 168 million travellers by 2020
with a projected spend of over
USD200 billion.
Improving your flying experience,
right down to the first click.
Now that's a joy to fly
A new and improved website experience:
Easier navigation
Optimised viewing on devices
Quicker booking experience
30kg Bag
Allowance
SilkAir
Studio
Inflight
Meal
Through
Check-in
SIDETRACK / WHAT’S ON
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
DARWIN
17-19 JUNE
CHENGDU
17-18 JUNE
UNDER SIEGE: THE FULL STORY OF FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE
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
KUCHING
PENANG
DENPASAR
GAWAI DAYAK
More than just a rice harvest
festival, Gawai Dayak is
also a celebration of the
indigenous people who
call Sarawak home. Visit
longhouses that are open
to the public that day, and
learn about the Dayak
culture. If you’re
lucky, you can even
sample treats
such as tuak
(traditional rice
liquor) and ayam
pansuh (chicken
cooked in bamboo).
sarawaktourism.com
PENANG DURIAN FESTIVAL
Ever wondered why durian
connoisseurs hold the fruit in
such high regard? The answer
can be found at the orchards
of Balik Pulau. Forget the
so-called ‘designer’ varieties
such as D24 and mao shan
wang and opt for
local cultivars
like the ang heh
(“red prawn”
in Hokkien)
and chee
(black thorn)
for their
unique flavours.
visitpenang.gov.my
BALI ARTS FESTIVAL
Leave your mai tai behind
and head to the Taman
Werdhi Budaya Arts Centre
in Denpasar for a crash
course in traditional Balinese
dance, music and crafts.
You’ll find more than 300
performances and activities
running the gamut from
dance and shadow puppetry
to culinary samplings. Notto-be missed highlights
include gamelan gong
kebyar jam sessions at the
amphitheatre and traditional
ballet known as sendratari.
bali-indonesia.com
14 | SILKWINDS
1 JUNE-31 JULY
11 JUNE-9 JULY
CAIRNS
25 JUNE-1 JULY
CAIRNS TO KARUMBA
BIKE RIDE
The fact that this “Bucket
List Ride of a Lifetime” has
been around for 14 years
means it’s doing something
right. Participants can either
tackle a 780km road trail
or take on the tracks, rivers
and creeks of the Outback.
Besides having glutes of
steel after this adventure,
you’ll be helping to raise
funds for underprivileged
bush kids. ridefnq.com
TEXT: LISA-ANN LEE. PHOTOS: SHUTTERSTOCK; AP IMAGES; JACINTA LITTLER
1 JUNE
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
V8 supercars, also watch out
for Hot Wheels Stuntz Inc’s
jump truck demonstration.
v8sdarwin.com.au
Preferred Seat Selection
Get the space you need to enjoy every flight with
SilkAir’s Preferred Seat Selection.
Now available for booking on
Singapore Airlines connecting flights.
30kg Bag
Allowance
SilkAir
Studio
Inflight
Meal
Through
Check-in
SIDETRACK / 2 PERFECT DAYS
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.
From sweeping beaches to
lush islands and stunning
waterfalls, the natural
beauty of Bali’s neighbour
makes it a must-visit
WORDS THEODORA SUTCLIFFE
SEA WORM SPECTACLE
Each February, traditional elders
and wise men meet to set the
date for the Bau Nyale festival, a
three-day extravaganza in Kuta.
LUNCH ON THE BEACH
Lombok’s south coast is a series
of beautiful bays and beaches,
which includes the white halfmoon Selong Belanak beach.
The Laut Biru restaurant, right
on the beach, is cool, shady and
eminently stylish. Seafood is
good here, while the Balinese
sparkling wine is well-priced and
thoroughly quaffable.
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).
SilkAir flies four times weekly
between Singapore and Lombok
16 | SILKWINDS
GETTY IMAGES; THEODORA SUTCLIFFE
A
cross the strait from Bali,
and dominated by the
sacred Mount Rinjani, lesspopulated Lombok is an island
of contrasts. The Gilis off the
northwest coast offer sybaritic
luxury, while surfers flock to the
beaches in the south. Yet on the
slopes of Rinjani and in central
Lombok, life continues like it has
for centuries: horse carts still
ferry shoppers to the market,
while farmers tend their fields.
SECRET GILIS
The northern Gilis – Trawangan,
Air and Meno – get all the press.
Yet the southern Gilis have a lessdeveloped charm that’s all their
own, and Gili Gede Indah makes
a splendid place to appreciate
traditional island life. Get a boat
from the hamlet of Tembowong,
then explore the island’s tiny
villages, linked by a network
of winding paths. Boatmen can
arrange snorkelling trips to
stunning Gili Layar nearby.
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 wellmade path; towering, jungleclad Tiu Kelep is a longer and
much more beautiful walk.
Locals claim both waterfalls
have rejuvenating powers.
SILKAIR.COM | 17
SIDETRACK / FOOD SNAPSHOT
In Thailand, pumpkin flowers
are not just decorative
elements on a plate
WORDS & PHOTO IRA DE REUVER
P
umpkin figures prominently
in a variety of dishes in Thai
cuisine. Nuggets of this
Vitamin A-rich vegetable are
typically found in yellow or red
curry, or simmered in coconut
milk and eaten as dessert. Beyond
18 | SILKWINDS
its flesh, the plant’s appealing
bright yellow flowers also make
for a delicious, savoury dish.
Called dok fak thong, pumpkin
flowers are seasonally available
in wet markets across Thailand.
Farmers typically harvest the
plant before dawn when they fully
unfurl. Only male blooms, which
do not have pistils and grow on
long stalks, are harvested as the
female blooms are left to grow
into vegetables.
Thai home cooks usually
make dok fak thong tod, or fried
pumpkin flowers with minced
prawns. To prepare this dish, the
flowers are carefully washed
and dried, and their stems and
stamen are removed. The flowers
are then filled with a mixture of
finely minced prawn and chopped
garlic, seasoned with some fish
sauce and palm sugar. The petals
are then folded at the tip and
coated in batter, similar to making
tempura. They are deep-fried
until golden brown and served
with a dip of soy sauce, vinegar
and sliced scallion.
Try it at: Pun Pun Restaurant,
Wat Suan Dok, Chiang Mai,
Thailand
VIETNAM’S VERSION
Bong di don thit, Vietnam’s
answer to dok fak thong tod, is
also made with prawn and garlic;
the only difference is the addition
of dill – a testament to the
French culinary influence in the
country. In Danang, Waterfront
Bar & Restaurant (150 Bach Dang
Street) serves this as one of
its appetisers.
In other parts of the country,
the edible golden flowers are
found in hot pot as an ingredient
cooked along with fish balls,
shrimp, beef and greens, or
quickly dipped into the broth
and eaten immediately.
SIDETRACK / TRAVEL TIPS
A trip with a physically
disabled child comes with
challenges, but with proper
planning and by anticipating
your child’s needs, you can
enjoy a hassle-free vacation
WORDS AIMEE CHAN
20 | SILKWINDS
l Identify hotels with dedicated
wheelchair-friendly rooms. You
can easily find out online or
shortlist three or four you like,
call ahead to inform them of your
needs and ask what they can do
to assist. Hotels that are
responsive and eager to please
are a good bet – if they are
reluctant to help you over the
phone, they aren’t going to be
very helpful when you actually
arrive. Think about having space
around the bed, in the bathroom
and also accessibility via the
elevator or from the ground floor.
Hotels close to where you want to
sightsee are always worthwhile,
as this will prevent additional
transport issues.
l Hire a taxi or a private driver
with an appropriate vehicle
specially allocated to you for your
l Be realistic about what kind
of experiences you are going
to have. For instance, while
you might be able to explore
some of the larger and more
famous temples in Siem Reap
or Yogyakarta, lack of disability
access might mean you will not
see the smaller and more remote
ones. If you want to go off the
beaten track, be prepared to
carry your child and leave his
wheelchair somewhere safe.
l Consider hiring a travel
stay. It’s the easiest way to get
around in a foreign country. That
way your driver will get to know
your needs and can keep relevant
items in the car for you (such as
car seats for kids or even food
and change of clothes). Call the
hotel to ask for their assistance in
organising this before you leave
home so you can start using
their services immediately at
the airport.
l Have someone push or walk
behind your child when you’re
out in the streets. Even if your
child can mobilise himself in
his wheelchair, having someone
next to him helps make him more
visible to vehicular traffic. You
could also consider bringing along
a flag on a long thin pole that
you can attach to the back of the
wheelchair to also draw attention
and help create a safe zone
around you and your child.
l Do your research on travel
insurance. Know if your insurance
provider covers people with
disabilities. Also invest in
travel insurance for your child’s
wheelchair in case of damage.
l Be prepared to be the centre
of attention. Disabilities are not
always openly acknowledged in
some Asian societies, so your
child’s wheelchair will attract a
lot of interest wherever you go. If
you have older kids, talk to them
about this and practise some
ways they can respond when
strangers express curiosity
and interest.
Aimee Chan is the founder of
suitcasesandstrollers.com,
a family travel website
SMITHSHOLIDAYROAD.COM
companion, caregiver or even just
a local nanny for the duration of
your stay. In developing countries,
you will often find that footpaths
are broken, uneven or nonexistent, and having someone to
watch for hazards or an extra pair
of hands to carry bags will be a
huge asset.
SILKAIR.COM | 21
CULTURE / FUJIAN
COMING FULL CIRCLE
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
WORDS SALLY HAMMOND
SILKAIR.COM | 23
CULTURE / FUJIAN
There are five in the cluster
– square and circular with blacktiled overhanging roofs, and
blank ochre-yellow walls several
storeys high. Perhaps (if I squint
really hard) they do resemble my
guide’s metaphor of a giant table
setting.
But these buildings don’t
look like homes either. Little
wonder they almost sparked
an international incident.
MISTAKEN IDENTITY
Towards the end of the Cold War,
over 30 years ago, our guide
explains, China remained much
of a mystery to the West. When
pictures transmitted by a US
surveillance satellite during the
Reagan administration showed
dozens of weird doughnut-shaped
buildings sprinkled throughout
these remote valleys of southeast
24 | SILKWINDS
China, the worst was feared.
Their sinister appearance caused
already jumpy US intelligence
officers to switch to high alert.
A group nuclear missile base
was their first thought; however,
fortunately, before any preemptive action was taken, spies
were enlisted to take donkeys and
trek in to check out the situation.
This was extremely lucky. The
peaceful villagers who met
their unexpected visitors with
surprised smiles and offers of
tea and dried persimmons were
totally oblivious to what a close
call they’d had.
Our group gets a similar
reception, although we have taken
just four hours on a comfortable
air-conditioned coach along the
smooth new highway to reach it,
travelling west to Yongding from
Xiamen, an island-city at the
mouth of the Nine Dragon River.
These days the Hakka people of
Fujian province expect visitors,
especially since 2008 when the
area, with its 3,000 Fujian tulou,
was listed as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site.
FORM AND FUNCTION
The tulou were constructed
between the 13th and 20th
centuries. Due to wars and
drought, and to flee the Jin
attackers, people from central
China trekked further south,
looking for the ideal spot to
re-establish their communities.
After many decades, some
settled in these fertile valleys
at an altitude of 800m. The cool
climate here is ideal for growing
the foods they had known and
loved: cabbages and persimmons,
tea and turnips.
The original houses were built
using the only available materials
– the local red mud reinforced
with strips of bamboo, sand
and stone, and bound together,
improbably, with egg white,
glutinous rice and brown sugar.
This unorthodox mix is said to
coagulate better than concrete,
and they built the rammed earth
walls “as thick as a banquet table”
our guide adds, proudly.
Opening spread:
Looking like an
alien entity from
above, the tulou
nearly caused
an international
incident when
US intelligence
stumbled on it
Facing page,
from top: A
curving corridor
of homes; a
woman strings
vegetables to dry
GETTY IMAGES
“Four plates and a soup pot!” says our
guide, laughing. He’s expecting our
surprise, and is not disappointed.
In the hot late-morning sunshine,
miles from anywhere, I rub my eyes as
we look down from the ridge where
the coach has parked. Deep in the
valley below, surely, these are the
strangest houses I have ever seen.
SILKAIR.COM | 25
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 ringshape allows light and air to enter
from above.
These clan houses are villages
in themselves, accommodating
up to 700 people. Centuries on,
safety is still paramount, and
we enter one through its heavy
single door, the community’s
first defence which is securely
locked at night. For the same
reason the ground floor has no
external windows.
Inside, we are instantly
absorbed by the life of the tulou.
26 | SILKWINDS
Yellow ducklings scratch on the
clay floor of the courtyard; a
woman sits silently sorting tea
leaves, while toddlers stagger
forward shyly, as curious about us
as we are of their unique lifestyle.
At the centre of the courtyard
stands a shrine or temple where
ancestors are still worshipped
and which now doubles as a
community hall and school.
There is a well for water, and the
first floor houses a granary and
staples to withstand a long siege
if necessary.
; GORDON HAMMOND
CULTURE/ FUJIAN
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
SILKAIR.COM | 27
CULTURE / FUJIAN
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
green tea into my hands, and
another lifts a bottle of strong
rice wine spirit filled with the
most enormous bumblebees I
have ever seen. “Drink it,“ our guide
coaxes, “good for the knees!”
TEXTURED FEAST
Hakka food is distinctive in its
emphasis on texture – braised,
roast and stewed meats take
centrestage, along with
preserved meats.
We taste the same flavours
in a small room near the tulou.
Plates of eggplant and red hot
chillies, rich pork belly bathed
in turnip broth, sweet potato
chips dusted with sugar, and cold
poached duck have been prepared
for us, and the generous menu
continues until we can eat no
more. Outside, the ingredients,
the season’s harvest – chillies,
corn, mushrooms and persimmons
– are drying on concrete slabs,
with whole heads of cabbage
hanging on a fence.
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.
SilkAir flies daily between
Singapore and Xiamen
28 | SILKWINDS
GETTY IMAGES; GORDON HAMMOND
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
There are dozens of tulou
houses, the more elaborate
dating from the 17th and 18th
centuries. There are some
homestays and a few local
restaurants, but the area is
not highly developed, so be
prepared to live and eat simply
while visiting.
Best time to go: The Lunar New
Year, which falls in January
or February, is important in
Chinese culture, and especially
in the tulou. Also, the warmer
season from April to October.
Daily life in a tulou has not
changed for centuries. Everyone
has a task: cooks, tea-pickers
and sorters, and those who dry
produce from the communal lands
on the concrete slabs outside in
the hot sunshine. Mothers tend
to little ones dressed in sensible
Chinese baby-wear: no nappies,
just pants with an open back.
Some tulou have individual
staircases to each ‘home’ but
in the Tianluokeng complex we
visit, not far from the waterside
village of Taxia, there are only two
staircases – one on each
side of the courtyard – which lead
to the sheltered gallery outside
the families’ front doors. The top
floor is for the older folks, and
I don’t envy them climbing those
flights of steep and shaky
wooden stairs.
Someone beckons us up to
take a look and we pass the
second floor used for storage,
and on to the third for family
accommodation. Back downstairs,
someone else pushes a cup of
SILKAIR.COM | 29
ESCAPE / NORTHERN TERRITORY
THE
GREAT
FRONTIER
DANCING TO ITS OWN UNIQUE SUN-BAKED
TERRITORIAN BEAT, DARWIN AND THE
NORTHERN TERRITORY ARE LIKE NO
OTHER PART OF AUSTRALIA
WORDS FIONA HARPER
8 TOP ADVENTURES
CROC HUNT
Celebrate the 30th anniversary
of the classic Crocodile Dundee
films by following Mick ‘Crocodile’
Dundee’s famous footsteps.
Kakadu Tourism offers the Spirit
of Kakadu Adventure Tour, which
includes visiting various natural
30 | SILKWINDS
attractions highlighted in the
films such as Gunlom Falls and the
outback’s beautiful billabongs.
kakadutourism.com
GO INDIGENOUS
Limited to just 250 visitors each
year, the four-day art, culture
and historical Arnhem Land and
Cobourg Peninsula adventure
based at far-flung Cobourg
Coastal Camp is a must-book. The
tour covers ancient rock art littleseen by non-indigenous eyes.
venturenorth.com.au
CRUISE UNDER THE STARS
Join The Algohgarrng Experience
tour and cruise the Yellow Water
Billabong with an indigenous
guide who shares Dreamtime
interpretations of the Milky Way.
The 90-minute cruise explores
Kakadu’s unique landscape
within the solar system and
its connection to Aboriginal
spiritual and cultural beliefs.
kakadutourism.com
ABORIGINAL CELEBRATION
The inspiration behind Yothu
Yindi’s global hit song “Treaty”,
Barunga is the home of one of
Australia’s most significant
community festivals. Held on
10-12 June east of Katherine,
it offers a rare chance to visit
a remote community and
experience culture, dance,
art, sport and community.
barungafestival.com.au
The Top End
is a mecca
of wildlife,
incredible
landscapes
and unique
Indigenous
rituals
WETLANDS SAFARI
Zip on an airboat through the
Mary River. It may be Australia’s
densest saltwater crocodile
habitat, but besides crocs
everywhere, you’ll also spot
buffalo and wondrous birdlife
in this stunning, lush wetlands.
tourismtopend.com.au
UNIQUE ISLANDERS
About 80km north of Darwin,
the Tiwi Islands are renowned for
being culturally and linguistically
distinct from Arnhem Land
Aborigines. Most islanders have
a passion for football, fishing or
fabrics, if not all three. Some like
Tiwi Designs and the Rioli football
family are household names. Join
a multi-day tour from Darwin to
see where famous footballers
GETTY IMAGES; TOURISM NT; BARUNGAFESTIVAL.COM
F
or starters, the
Territory is home
to Australia’s
largest national
park (Kakadu),
while the Finke River is said
to be the world’s oldest river,
dating back a mere 340 million
years. Indigenous Territorians
themselves have lived off the land
for 40-odd thousand years. More
recently, Darwin is the hometown
of popular Australian R&B singersongwriter Jessica Mauboy.
Take the time to get into the
heart of the Territory and allow
its wide-open spaces, starry night
skies and down-to-earth people
work their magic. Here’s our pick
of some of the region’s top eats,
adventures and secret finds.
SILKAIR.COM | 31
ESCAPE / NORTHERN TERRITORY
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
pick up hand-dyed fabrics
favoured by Whoopie Goldberg
and Olivia Newton-John.
sealinknt.com.au/tiwi-islands
BIG GAME FISHING
Cast a line in the Cobourg
Peninsula’s Garig Gunak Barlu
National Park for some of the
best sports fishing in Australia;
think barramundi, mangrove jack
and Spanish mackerel. Take a
break from fishing for a history
lesson on European settlers
at Port Essington’s Victoria
Settlement or at historic
Cape Don lighthouse.
venturenorth.com.au
TREK THE OUTBACK
Hike through Kakadu across an
ancient landscape with 40,000
years of Aboriginal history.
Cool off in waterholes, dine
under the stars beside a camp
fire before falling asleep to the
sounds of the bush in semipermanent wilderness camps.
worldexpeditions.com
8 SECRET FINDS
EXPLORE A GHOST TOWN
The ruins of 24 houses and a
hospital are testimony to the
ambitions of a colonial British
government, which established
Victoria Settlement in remote,
hostile northern Australia during
the 1830s. Approximately
570km northeast of Darwin, the
settlement is accessed by 4WD
only during the dry season (May October). travelnt.com
32 | SILKWINDS
SECRET WOMEN’S BUSINESS
With a history dating back
thousands of years, the dilly bag – a
traditional Australian Aboriginal
bag – is a powerful and important
symbol to the women of Arnhem
Land. Learn about the cultural
significance of dilly bags, kinship,
and Yolngu philosophy with Yolngu
women in the country – sorry fellas,
it’s for females only. lirrwitourism.
com.au/womens-tours
BANUBANU RETREAT
A secluded island off the Gove
coast in east Arnhem Land,
Banubanu is powered by the sun
and wind. It’s about as remote as
you can get – exactly the attraction
for jaded city folk needing to
recharge their souls and connect
with nature. Expect long expanses
of beach, while sports fishermen
can target marlin, sailfish and
Spanish mackerel. banubanu.com
TURTLE NESTING
Six out of seven marine turtle
species inhabit Northern Territory
waters. Witness the wonder of
nesting females coming ashore to
lay their eggs at Dundee Beach,
120km southwest of Darwin.
travelnt.com
ARNHEM LAND SAFARIS
Davidsons Arnhem Land Safaris
brings curious travellers into the
last corner of ancient Australia.
Stay in cabins right in the middle
of pristine bush setting, go
birdwatching in the wetlands,
see rock art sites, and take a
sunset trip to the floodplains.
arnhemland-safaris.com
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.
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
Street; +61 8 8985 2305
SILKAIR.COM | 33
GETTY IMAGES; TOURISM NT; MIKAEL GEBICKI
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
34 | SILKWINDS
ESCAPE / NORTHERN TERRITORY
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
8 GREAT EATS
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
DUCKS NUTS; MOORISH CAFE; YOTS GREEK TAVERNA; CHAR RESTAURANT
DINAH BEACH CRUISING
YACHT ASSOCIATION (DBCYA)
The DBCYA clubhouse debunks
any notion of yachting being an
exclusive pastime of the rich.
Friendly and modest, the food is
as honest and authentic as the
yachties that prop up the bar each
night. Try grilled barramundi for
a bargain price at AUD18.
dbcya.com.au
DUCKS NUTS
This place is a hit with locals who
pre-order their morning coffee
via the Ducks Nuts smartphone
app. If you’re in town on a
Tuesday, you’re in luck. It’s AUD15
Schnitzel Night with nine toppings
influenced by flavours around the
world. They’ll even throw in a free
beer or wine. ducksnuts.com.au
ROAD KILL CAFE
“You kill it, we grill it” is the motto
of this cafe at Darwin’s Mindil
Beach Sunset Markets. Sounding
more gruesome than it actually
is, this place is strictly for meat
lovers though. Try the crocodile
satay, and if you’re game, camel,
buffalo, possum and wallaby
satay along with similarly
themed sausages.
CHAR RESTAURANT
Housed in heritage-listed
Admiralty House on the Darwin
Esplanade, Char offers great
steaks and wicked desserts
like chocolate indulgence with
orange reduction, caramel sauce
and blood orange sorbet. Add a
chocolate martini for a complete
chocolate fix. chardarwin.com.au
MOORISH CAFE
A tried-and-true winner for 14
years and Darwin’s first tapas
restaurant, Moorish channels
Mediterranean influence with
Spanish and north African
flavours. Grab a friend and
share spiced lamb strips with
chimichurri, duck shanks with
saffron caramelised onions or
NT jewfish in coconut and lime.
moorishcafe.com.au
YOTS GREEK TAVERNA
Darwin’s warm climate goes well
with Mediterranean-style cuisine,
even more so when it comes with
a dockside location overlooking
bobbing yachts. Be tempted
by traditional house-made
lamb yiros served with warm
pita bread, salad and tzatziki
accompanied by a robust Barossa
Valley shiraz. yots.com.au
HUMPTY DOO HOTEL
Humpty Doo Hotel is worth a visit
purely for bragging rights and
the obligatory souvenir t-shirt. If
you’re looking for good pub grub
(think steak and chips or hearty
steak burgers with lashings of
The tulou
of
caramelised onions) washed
down
Yuchanglou is
with a cold beer in sometimes
a pub full of
known
raw Aussie characters,
as the you’ll
zigzagfind
tulou.
in 1308,
it here along theConstructed
Arnhem Highway
the builders cut the
an hour south of Darwin.
upright timbers to
the incorrect length.
SilkAir flies five
weekly
Thetimes
roll-on
effect is
visible and
in this
photo
between Singapore
Darwin
SILKAIR.COM | 35
CRAFT / MYANMAR
36 | SILKWINDS
WAY
OF THE
SHAN
The 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
WORDS SHELLEY SEALE
H
aving lived in the foothills
of the Shan plateau in
Myanmar for over 1,000
years after migrating
from southwest China, most Shan
have retained their traditional
ways through the centuries. Here
are some Shan crafts and skills to
see or even try your hand at.
LOTUS SILK
Myanmar is the only place
in the world where silk is
woven from an unusual source:
lotus flowers. The tradition of
weaving lotus silk began as a way
to create monk’s robes, using the
most sacred flower regarded in
the Buddhist world. As such, the
lotus silk reflects the noblest
offering that can be made to
Buddha, and the weavers believe
that wearing something made
1
from the plant helps absorb
negative aura and bring good luck.
The sticky fibres inside the
stem of the padonma kyar lotus
are first pulled out by hand.
Once the fibers are twisted
into threads and spun around a
spindle, they are washed and then
left in their natural cream hue, or
dyed with natural colours from
fruits, tree leaves or bark, and
flower petals to create vibrant
yarns. Once ready for weaving,
the yarn is loaded onto large
traditional handlooms and turned
into shawls, clothing and bags.
A small scarf can take one to two
days to make; for a full set of
monk’s robes, it can take up to
60 weavers 10 days to complete
– and requires as many as
220,000 lotus stems to
produce enough thread.
SILKAIR.COM | 37
38 | SILKWINDS
CRAFT / MYANMAR
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
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
involving the entire family. The
men hammer and then finely
chisel the details into the stone,
while the women polish the
finished product. The renowned
nine-metre tall marble Buddha
at the Kyauk Taw Gyi pagoda in
Mandalay, one of the largest in
the nation, was carved in Sagyin.
GETTY IMAGES; SHUTTERSTOCK
2
Check out: Many workshops line
Kyauk Sit Tan, Mandalay’s famous
“stone-carving road”, where you
can watch the carving in action.
BLACKSMITHING
The art of blacksmithing
is both a craft and a
practical necessity, having
emerged during 11th-century
3
Bagan as a means to create
weapons and armour as well
as agricultural and household
implements. Many of the smokefilled smithy shops dot the cities
and hills of the Shan areas,
often beneath the home of
the artisan. The necessary fire never goes
out, as the blacksmith moves
between it and the working bench.
Assistants (often their children)
pump dusty antique bellows to
stoke the fire, as the blacksmiths
pound glowing, white-hot metal
into the desired shapes of knives,
hammers, bells, buckles and
bangles. Today, these blacksmith
products are used mainly for
household and agricultural
needs; as well as for ornamental
purposes, such as ceremonial
swords used in weddings.
Check out: The blacksmith
workshop located in Se-khong
village in Inle Lake. You may also
purchase finished products here.
MARIONETTES
Burmese puppetry, called
yoke thé, might have
died out completely were it not
for the Mandalay Marionettes
Theatre, which prompted a surge
in the popularity of this unique
Myanmar tradition. The stories
originated from royal patronage,
centering around Buddha’s life
and local legend.
The marionettes are intricate,
shaped from yamane or teak
4
SILKAIR.COM | 39
CRAFT / MYANMAR
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
Workshop in Mandalay. Or, enjoy
a traditional cultural show at the
Mandalay Marionettes Theatre.
mandalaymarionettes.com
PAPERMAKING
The Shan people are
believed to have originally
migrated from China’s Yunnan
province – and many skills
came with them, such as hand
papermaking. Paper made this
way, by hand rather than machine
and using no electricity, is a rarity
these days.
5
40 | SILKWINDS
Three types of materials are
used: rice straw, bamboo and
bark from the mulberry tree. Rice
paper is made in three thicknesses
and quality grades. After resting
in water and lime for five days
– which breaks down the fibres –
the rice straw is steamed under
a wood fire for three more. The
fiber is then rinsed with water and
beaten with a wood stamper for
at least 12 hours. The higher the
grade of paper, the longer it must
be beaten to create a thinner, finer
product. Mulberry bark is soaked
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
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
Check out: Learn the craft of
papermaking at Inle Princess
Hotel. inle-princess.com
LACQUERWARE
This painstaking craft is
deeply ingrained in Shan
culture and across Myanmar –
you can find lacquerware bowls,
tableware and chests in palaces,
temples and homes of regular
Burmese. Each piece starts with
a bamboo or horsehair base,
which is then coated with seven
to 16 layers of lacquer. After
each coat the piece is set aside in
an underground drying room for
seven days, then smoothed with a
knife. After buffalo bone powder
and cotton are applied with more
lacquer, the piece is ready for its
intricate design.
Using teakwood charcoal,
cinnabar, indigo and other natural
powdered colours, the craftsman
creates his masterpiece using
a small etching knife or needle.
The finished product is dried
underground again for one month,
and then polished with petrified
root powder before it can be sold.
A small cup can take six months
to produce, while larger pieces
emerge over years. Sein Naing,
a third-generation craftsman at
Mya Thaw Tar in Bagan, says his
favourite piece – a large chest
designed on the inside as well as
out – took him three years
to complete.
6
Check out: Stop by Bagan’s
smaller, family-owned workshops
such as Golden Cuckoo and
Mya Thaw Tar for personal
demonstrations and to try your
hand at creating lacquerware.
SHAN NOODLE MAKING
Famed Shan noodles are
one of the best loved foods
in Myanmar. This traditional flat
noodle is made with rice flour and
water that are cooked together and
fermented for several days, before
being cut into strips and hung out in
the sun to dry.
The Shan also make a bean
noodle, usually with mung. The
beans are ground into a thick
paste, then grated into strips.
What sets Shan noodle dishes
apart from other Burmese food is
the emphasis on the noodles and
seasonings, rather than the meats
and herbs added to it. Served
as the main component of both
salads and soups, the noodles
are mixed with vegetables
and toppings such as sesame,
chickpea flour or fried garnishes,
and served with a side of pickled
condiments. The combination of
the noodles’ velvety texture and
the sweet, sour and salty flavours
of the dish is addictive.
7
Check out: Inthar Heritage
House offers cooking lessons
– learn how to make four local
dishes, including Shan noodles.
thahara.com
SilkAir flies three times
weekly between Singapore
and Mandalay
GETTY IMAGES; SHUTERSTOCK
sheets are also burnished to make
gold leaf, which are used
for offerings and placed on
deity statues.
ESCAPE / ASIA
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.”
42 | SILKWINDS
SILKAIR.COM | 43
ESCAPE / ASIA
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
44 | SILKWINDS
SILKAIR.COM | 45
ESCAPE / ASIA
46 | SILKWINDS
SILKAIR.COM | 47
ESCAPE / ASIA
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
缕 汤，中。然
幽 从 来 而
淡 口 一 生
的 腔 碗 文
野 直 越 黎
有
香，冲 南 玲
一 大 汤
口 脑，河，
清 令 幸
洌 人 福
的 迷 感
牛 倒 觉
50 | SILKWINDS
年3月，美国《时代》杂志
票选全球10大最健康的早
餐，越南汤河粉榜上有名。
报告指出，河粉加入了大量蔬菜和香
草，轻怡有益，以骨头熬煮的汤头则
含有丰富明胶，能填补肠道的小洞。
一碗其貌不扬的汤河粉，竟然蕴藏
了意想不到的营养价值，难怪越南
人一直以此为傲。
法越的结晶
越南汤河粉被誉为是当地的非官
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
我们传承百年的文化精髓。”无须山
珍海错，只要一碗在手，便是他们的
快乐泉源。
偷闲 / 河內
根据文献记载，越南汤河粉源于
19世纪末法国占领河内期间，由于
他们酷爱牛肉，因此当地人在法国
人喜爱的红肉汤内加入牛肉片，并
因应法式的烹调风格影响，再伴以
炭烧的洋葱，为浓烈的汤底加添焦
香，奠下越南清汤牛河的雏形。其
后河粉在国内遍地开花，演变出不
同的风味和个性，渐渐成为越南的
代表美馔。
汤底的奥秘
越南著名作家Huu Ngoc在《徘徊于
越南文化》一书内写道：
“真正的河
粉仅限于在越南可吃到，准确一点
是在北越，更准确点是在河内。它
寻味地图
ENGLISH TRANSLATION: JEFFREY KONG. GETTY IMAGES; ALAMY
来到河内，当然不能错过一尝正宗
的牛肉汤河，感受那一碗浓中带淡
雅幽香的地道滋味。
位于河内大都市索菲特传
奇酒店的Spices Garden (www.
sofitel-legend.com/hanoi), 环境华
贵，服务超贴心，其越南牛肉河粉
地道美味，配上一杯越南滴漏咖
啡，完美！
Pho Gia Truyen (#49 Bat Dan) 是
老城区的路边摊，当地人誉为全城
最佳的牛肉河粉店。环境说不上
理想，但汤头鲜甜，牛肉鲜嫩，充
满绝佳地道风味。
同样位于旧城区的Pho 10 (10
Ly Quoc Su) 是本地人的热门之选，
店内飘扬着浓郁的牛肉汤气味。河
粉价钱廉宜，份量十足，还可配上
油条泡浸同吃，口味独特。
被称为河内之汤。”由此可见，在越
南河粉的龙虎榜上，河内占有重要
的一席。
来到河内，无论是高级餐厅，还
是大街小巷，总是飘扬着一股混和
了香草和牛肉浓香的气味，闻之怡
神醒胃，叫人禁不住垂涎再三。一碗
地道的河内汤河粉，必定有四项必
备材料：牛骨清汤、嫩滑牛肉片、如
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
经典美食。
完美的牛肉汤河淡雅飘香，齿颊
留芳，灵魂就在于其汤底，必须清而
不浊。讲究的厨师会以洋葱和牛骨
熬煮，但切忌操之过急，先以上等牛
骨和牛腩细火慢调，伴以八角和肉
桂等，动辄熬上10小时，还要不时撇
清浮于汤面的浓稠物，才能保持汤
底清澈，带点牛肉的浓香，却又毫不
油腻。呷一口汤，满口肉香，的确叫
人灵魂差点出窍。
南越人喜好偏甜，因此另辟蹊
径，在汤内加入冰糖，与北部如河内
的又截然不同。最后举箸前再洒上
大量香草，如新鲜薄荷叶、罗勒，佐
以鱼露和青柠汁，一口爽口牛肉，一
口幼滑河粉，夹杂东南亚特有的香
草气味，就是一碗令人难以忘怀的
正宗河内河粉。
胜安航空每周6班从新加坡直
航河内
SO PHO, SO GOOD
Savour the goodness of
Vietnam’s unofficial
national dish
左页：尝过一口
色香味俱全的牛
肉汤河粉后，齿
颊留芳，令人回味
再三。
下：位于老城区的
Pho Gia Truyen，环
境虽狭逼杂乱，仍
然人潮不绝，只为
碗中那一口鲜。
In March this year, Time listed
Vietnamese pho as one of
the world’s top 10 healthiest
breakfasts, as it’s chockful of
vegetables and herbs while the
bone broth contains gelatin,
which helps repair the gut lining.
Pho is said to have originated
in Hanoi in the late 19th century
– French influences prompted
the locals to add beef slices and
grilled onion to their soup. The
result is a dish that has taken on
regional variations as it spread
across Vietnam.
A bowl of authentic Hanoi
pho consists of clear beef bone
broth, tender beef slices, silky
rice noodles, and plenty of herbs
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
SILKAIR.COM | 51
快讯 / 热门精选
到尼泊尔旅行，你会想到
什么呢？ 喜马拉雅山脉？
登山冒险？ 从现在起，让野生
动物园也成为尼泊尔旅行不可
缺的一部分吧！ 泰姬酒店及度
假集团 (Taj Hotels, Resorts and
Palaces) 旗下的Meghauli Serai 是
坐落在野生动物园内的豪华度假
村，类似的度假村在印度以外仅
有一家。 它位于奇特万国家公园
(Chitwan National Park) 内的拉布
蒂河 (Rapti River) 边。 奇特万国
家公园是世界文化遗产保护地，
园中除了濒临绝种的独角犀牛、大
象和孟加拉皇家虎等物种，也有超
过五百个当地鸟类品种。
Meghauli Serai 不仅豪华设施齐
全， 也能让旅客观赏喜马拉雅山脉
和特莱草原 (Terai grasslands) 的优
美全景。 爱探险的旅客可自由选择
行程，其中包括乘4x4开篷越野车进
入丛林贴近野生动物世界，或划独
木舟出游，与鳄鱼近距离接触。
taj.tajhotels.com
从世界上第一个硬壳行李箱
到第一个用天然亚麻纤维制
成的行李箱，法国行李制造
商DELSEY 不断推出实用和
创新的产品，是箱包领域的
标签品牌。
配合品牌今年的70周年
庆，DELSEY 为胜安航空的旅客
提供了独家优惠。 从现在至2016
年12月31日，在购买商品时出示你的登机证或电子机
票确认书，便可以在所有正价商品享有7折优惠、特价
商品享有9折优惠。 消费满新币250元的顾客也将获
得一份免费赠品。此优惠只适用于新达城购物中心
(Suntec City Mall) #02-403/404 的 DELSEY 巴黎旗舰
店。delsey.com
把我牵
走吧！
52 | SILKWINDS
古晋
6月1日
砂拉越
稻米丰收节
Gawai Dayak 不只是个
稻米丰收节，更是个属
于居住砂拉越的族群
的盛大庆典。当天，部
分的达雅族传统长屋
将开放给公众参观，让
人了解达雅族文化与
习俗。若幸运的话，你
也有机会品尝竹筒鸡
(ayam pansuh) 和传统米
酒 (tuak) 等各种当地美
食。sarawaktourism.com
TRANSLATION: TAN YAN NI; TAJ HOTELS; GETTY IMAGES
说
A JOY TO FLY
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
SILKAIR.COM | 53
SILKAIR
EXPERIENCE
WE TAKE
CARE OF YOU
It’s the little touches that
make a big difference. Discover
the joy of flying with us, and
experience our friendly inflight
service with a warm Asian touch.
Your journey begins the moment
you step on board
54 | SILKWINDS
THE REGIONAL WING
OF SINGAPORE AIRLINES
We know you want the best that
Asia has to offer. A full-service,
award-winning airline, SilkAir
now flies to 49 destinations
across 13 countries and is the
regional wing of Singapore
Airlines (SIA). Together with SIA,
we offer a combined network of
105 destinations in 37 countries.
Along with SIA Cargo and our
codeshare partners, our network
extends to 279 destinations in
75 countries, giving you more
connections to the rest of
the world.
SILKAIR CABINS
We understand that a flight is
much more than getting to your
destination – it is the start of
your holiday or business travel.
Whether for business or pleasure,
you can relax, work and rest well
in our Business and Economy
Class cabins.
In Business Class, enjoy
enhanced personal space
and comfort with luxurious
leather-upholstered seats
fitted on several aircraft.
The ergonomically designed
40-inch seats offer optimised
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.
DINING
Start your journey with a
complimentary welcome drink.
When it is time to dine, savour
local favourites like Hainanese
chicken rice and laksa, as well
as a wide variety of Malay,
Indian and Chinese dishes. To
accompany your meal, enjoy a
glass from our carefully curated
collection of wines and nonalcoholic beverages.
At SilkAir, we keep our
passengers’ best interests at
heart. Be sure to let us know
if you have any special dietary
requirements at least 24 hours
before your flight, and we will do
our best to meet your needs.
CHOOSE YOUR
PREFERRED SEAT
Economy Class passengers can
now select a Preferred Seat,
which are located in exit rows.
Offering more legroom, the seats
are available for a fee of USD40
for flights to and from China,
India, Australia and Nepal, and
USD20 for flights to and from all
other SilkAir destinations. When
you make an online booking on
silkair.com, you may purchase
the seats during the seat
selection stage, and
at any time before
check-in opens by
retrieving your
booking.
AMENITIES
We offer
several inflight
amenities
to make your
journey more
comfortable, from
pillows and blankets,
to amenity kits and sockettes.
For little ones, we have a
variety of toys such as plushies
and SpongeBob SquarePants
board game kits to keep them
entertained. Please ask our
cabin crew.
ENTERTAINMENT
With our compliments, enjoy
SilkAir Studio (pictured
above), our wireless inflight
entertainment system.
Complementing our existing
overhead drop-down screens, you
PERKS & PRIVILEGES
BOARDING PASS
PRIVILEGES
Save your SilkAir
boarding pass to enjoy
an assortment of
privileges, including
exclusive discounts on
accommodation, dining
and shopping, as well as
discounted rates for the
SIA Hop-On Bus.
can watch up to 20 Hollywood and
international movies and 26 TV
programmes, and listen to 100
chart-topping music albums via
wireless streaming directly on
your personal mobile devices. For
flights over two hours, Business
Class passengers will get Lenovo
tablets on loan to enjoy SilkAir
Studio. Catch up on the latest
news with our wide range of
complimentary newspapers
and browse through our
diverse selection
of magazines
covering
business,
fashion,
lifestyle
and sports.
IN-SEAT
POWER
SUPPLY
For your convenience,
selected aircraft are now
fitted with in-seat power supply
so you can charge your personal
electronic devices while on board.
KRISFLYER MILES
Earn and redeem KrisFlyer
miles when you fly
with SilkAir. The more
frequently you fly with
SilkAir or Singapore
Airlines, the sooner you
qualify for KrisFlyer
Elite Silver or Elite Gold
membership. Each level
of membership comes
with additional rewards,
privileges and benefits.
SINGAPORE AIRLINES
PPS CLUB
The PPS Club is reserved
for those who travel
frequently on Singapore
Airlines’ and SilkAir’s
premium classes. Accrue
PPS value when you
travel Business Class on
SilkAir, which will count
towards PPS Club member
qualification and renewal.
PPS Club members enjoy
personalised benefits
and a greater level of
preferential treatment.
SKYSHOP TREATS
From designer fragrances
to classic liquors, SilkAir’s
SkyShop brings a wide selection
of products right to your seat.
Browse through the SkyShop
catalogue in your seat pocket, or
pre-order products online at
silkairdutyfree.com and have
them delivered to you on your
next SilkAir flight.
SILKAIR.COM | 55
SILKAIR
NEWS FROM THE DECK
Cairns
SEE MEDAN
with Fitriah
Abdat, flight
stewardess
Any great eats? Sample local delicacies
such as bolu gulung,
Indonesia’s answer to
Swiss roll, and bika Ambon,
a cake-like dessert made
from tapioca flour. Wash
them down with markisa
jus – a drink made from
extracting the juice
from a local type
of passion fruit.
Good
places for
shopping? Pay a visit
to Petisah
Market
where
locals buy
their supply
of fresh
produce,
fish, and
manisan
(dried
fruits).
56 | SILKWINDS
From 31 October 2016, SilkAir
will launch flights to two new
destinations: Vientiane and Luang
Prabang in Laos. With these new
flights, SilkAir, together with
its parent company, Singapore
Airlines, will offer travellers
connectivity to every country
in Southeast Asia.
These new services to the
Laotian capital as well as the
NEW CHIEF
EXECUTIVE
FOR SILKAIR
SilkAir named Mr Foo Chai Woo
as Chief Executive, taking over
from Mr Leslie Thng effective
18 May 2016. Mr Thng was
appointed Chief Executive of
SilkAir in August 2012 and has
led the carrier through a period of
continued strong growth.
gateway to the UNESCO-listed
town will be on Mondays,
Thursdays and Saturdays.
Operated on SilkAir’s Airbus
A320 aircraft, these circular
flights will depart from Singapore
for Vientiane, followed by Luang
Prabang, before heading back
to Singapore.
With these new routes,
the number of destinations in
SilkAir’s network will increase to
51 destinations in 14 countries.
These flights will also connect
Laos with the joint Singapore
Airlines – SilkAir network of
more than 100 cities worldwide
via Singapore.
Prior to this appointment,
Mr Foo Chai Woo was SIA’s
Divisional Vice President, Sales
& Marketing. An SIA veteran with
nearly 21 years of service, he has
held positions in both the head
office (senior roles in network
planning, market planning and
reservations services) as well
as overseas. He has been SIA’s
Regional Vice President Americas,
and General Manager India for
more than four years, and also held
positions in Japan, New Zealand
and Pakistan.
GETTY IMAGES; SHUTTERSTOCK; PANTAI CERMIN THEME PARK AND RESORT
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
Lazy Pool or speeding
down the slides. There’s
also a mini zoo where
children can meet the
resort’s monkeys,
deer and parrots.
SilkAir partners Child’s
Dream Foundation
Child’s Dream Foundation is
SilkAir’s official adopted charity
partner under a three-year
Memorandum of Understanding,
signed in January last year.
Child’s Dream is a nonprofit
organisation committed to
helping marginalised kids and
youth in the Greater Mekong
Subregion, which covers
Myanmar, Laos, Thailand and
Cambodia. Established in 2003, it
works with local communities to
grow educational opportunities
and boost health conditions for
minors and youth. Activities
include health interventions
to reduce child mortality,
construction of facilities for
2015
Ranked among the Top 10
Airlines for Best Cabin
Service Worldwide 2015
by Hong Kong-based
online travel magazine,
Smart Travel Asia
2014
Ranked among the Top
10 Airlines for Best Cabin
Service Worldwide 2014,
1989 February
Tradewinds takes to the
skies on
leased
McDonnell
Douglas MD87 aircraft
with flights to Hat Yai,
Pattaya, Phuket, Kuantan
and Tioman
1992 April & July
Tradewinds is renamed
SilkAir. Business Class is
introduced
basic education, setting up of
youth employment centres,
and provision of high school
and university scholarships.
childsdream.org
DIRECT CHARTERS TO
NAHA, OKINAWA
AWARDS &
ACCOLADES
Milestones
From 1 to 25 June 2016, SilkAir
will offer seven return flights
between Singapore and Okinawa.
Operated on SilkAir’s Boeing 737
aircraft, these chartered flights
– approximately 5 hours and 15
minutes in duration – will arrive
in Naha, Okinawa’s capital and
gateway to more than 100 Ryukyu
islands. These non-stop flights to
Japan’s southernmost prefecture
can be booked through several
travel agents in Singapore.
Visit silkair.com for the list of
participating travel agencies.
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and
2009 by Smart Travel Asia
Regional Airline of the Year
2014 by airlineratings.com,
leading airline safety and
review website
Changi Airline Awards 2012
2011
Best Regional Airline 2011,
Centre for Aviation (CAPA)
2013
Regional Airline of the Year
2013 Air Transport News
(ATN) awards
2010
Inducted into TTG Asia’s
Travel Hall of Fame
following its 10th win as
Best Regional Airline at the
TTG Travel Awards 2009
2012
Ranked 3rd, Top 10 Airlines
by Passenger Carriage,
2009
Wins Best Regional Airline:
Southeast Asia by Skytrax
1994 February
New Balenciaga-designed
cabin crew uniform
is revealed
1998 September
Unveils A320 with seating
capacity of up to 150
1999 February
SilkAir celebrates its
10th anniversary
2002 July
Online bookings are made
available on the official
SilkAir website
2004 August
Cabin crew wear the new
wrap dress uniform
2009 February
SilkAir celebrates its
20th anniversary
2012 August
Announces its largest fleet
order – up to 68 Boeing
aircraft, and launches
revamped website
2014 February
SilkAir celebrates
its 25th anniversary,
and receives its first
Boeing 737-800 aircraft
2015 April
Unveils new cabin
crew uniforms designed
by Singaporean
Alexandria Chen
SILKAIR.COM | 57
SILKAIR
OFFICES
SINGAPORE
101 Thomson Road,
#10-03 United Square,
Singapore 307591
Tel: +65 6223 8888
AUSTRALIA
CAIRNS (CNS)
Level 2, AAC Building,
Cairns Airport,
Cairns, QLD 4870
Tel: +61 7 4034 9100
24-hour reservations hotline
(local calls only): 13 10 11
DARWIN (DRW)
Darwin International Airport,
Terminal Suite 9, Henry
Wrigley Drive, PO Box 41725,
Casuarina, Darwin, NT 0811
Tel: +61 8 8927 8336
24-hour reservations hotline:
13 10 11 (for local calls only)
CAMBODIA
PHNOM PENH (PNH)
Unit 2-4A, Regency C,
Samdech Monireth Blvd
(St 217), SK. Tomnoub Tuk,
KH. ChamkarMorn, Phnom Penh
Tel: +855 23 988 629
SIEM REAP (REP)
Office No. G10-G11
Airlines Office Building, Siem
Reap International Airport
Tel: +855 63 964 993
CHINA
CHANGSHA (CSX)
Room 61002, Huatian Hotel,
VIP Tower, 10th Floor, 300 East
Jie Fang Road, Changsha, Hunan
Tel: +86 731 8997 7861/3
CHENGDU (CTU)
#09-04 Tower 2, Raffles City
Chengdu, No.3, Section 4,
South Renmin Road
Chengdu 610041, Sichuan
Tel: +86 28 8652 8626
CHONGQING (CKG)
Unit 19-6, RongHeng Times
Square, No 2 Guan Yin Qiao
Street, Jiangbei District,
Chongqing
Tel: +86 23 6787 8891/2
KUNMING (KMG)
2002, 20th Floor, Building B,
Yinhai SOHO International
Apartment Building,
612 Beijing Road, Kunming
Tel: +86 871 6313 2334
SHENZHEN (SZX)
Room 3H030-2, New Terminal
Baoan International Airport,
Shenzhen
Tel: +86 0755 2345 9346/49
WUHAN (WUH)
Unit 16-16, 16th Floor, Tower
58 | SILKWINDS
MUST EXPERIENCE: KALIBO
Stop by Kalibo’s Bakhawan Eco-Park before
heading to Boracay. Here you can walk on an
800m-long bamboo path that goes through
the mangrove forest and ends at a viewing
platform by the sea. For those in Boracay,
try the street food called “dynamite” –
green chilli pepper stuffed with cheese
and cooked in batter.
MYANMAR
MANDALAY (MDL)
Room 2018, 1st Floor,
Mandalay International Airport,
Tada-Oo Township, Mandalay
Tel: +95 227 096
YANGON (RGN)
0202 Sakura Tower, No 339,
Bogyoke Aung San Road,
Kyauktada, 11182 Yangon
Tel: +95 1 25 5288
Prudy Lapating
SilkAir Customer Service Assistant
1, New World International
Trade Tower, 568 Jianshe
Avenue, Jianghan District,
Wuhan 430000
Tel: +86 278 555 7648/748
XIAMEN (XMN)
15th Floor, Unit H,
International Plaza, No 8,
Lujiang Road, Xiamen 361001
Tel: +86 592 205 3257/80
INDIA
BANGALORE (BLR)
Park View, 17 Curve Road,
Near Queens Circle, Tasker
Town, Bangalore 560051
Tel: +91 80 2286 7870/2
CHENNAI (MAA)
The Westminster, 1st Floor
108, Dr Radhakrishnan Salai,
Mylapore, Chennai 600004
Tel: +91 44 4592 1921
COIMBATORE (CJB)
229A, ITI Centre, 2nd Floor,
Sir Shanmugham Chettiar
Road, Coimbatore 641002,
Tel: +91 422 437 0271/61/81
HYDERABAD (HYD)
6-3-1192/1/1, 104 1st Floor
White House, Block A,
Kundan Bagh, Begumpet,
Hyderabad 500016
Tel: +91 40 4036 9000
KOCHI (COK)
Aisha Manzil, Ravipuram, M.G.
Road, Kochi 682 016, Kerala
Tel: +91 484 401 0410
KOLKATA (CCU)
Millenium City IT Park,
Tower II, 9th Floor, Unit 9A,
DN-62, Sector V, Salt Lake,
Kolkata 700091
Tel: +91 033 2367 5422/3
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
(TRV)
Ground Floor, Vivanta By Taj
C V Raman Pillai Road, Thycaud
Trivandrum 695014
Tel: +91 471 2324144/5144
VISAKHAPATNAM (VTZ)
Door No. 9-14-2, 2nd floor,
Tanishq Show Room, VIP Road,
Visakhapatnam -530003.
Tel: +91 891 297 1001/2
INDONESIA
BALIKPAPAN (BPN)
BRI Tower, 6th Floor Suite 606
Jalan Jendral Sudirman No 37,
Balikpapan 76122, East Kalimantan
Tel: +62 542 73 0800
BANDUNG (BDO)
Wisma Bumiputera, Level 2,
Suite #207, Jalan Asia Afrika
141-149, Bandung 40112
Tel: +62 22 424 1251
DENPASAR (DPS)
2nd floor GOI Building
Ngurah Rai International Airport
Denpasar, Bali 80361
Tel: +62 361 9368 388/89
LOMBOK (LOP)
Lombok Raya Hotel,
Jalan Panca Usaha No 11
Mataram 83231, Lombok
Nusa Tenggara Barat
Tel: +62 370 62 8254/5
MAKASSAR (UPG)
Unit F & G, 10th Floor,
Menara Bosowa, Jalan Jendral
Sudirman No 5, Makassar
Tel: +62 411 368 1017
MANADO (MDC)
Ground Floor, Jalan Sarapung, No.
5 Manado 95111, North Sulawesi
Tel: +62 431 86 3744/844
MEDAN (KNO)
2nd Floor, Hotel Polonia,
Jalan Jendral Sudirman No 14,
Medan 20152
Tel: +62 61 453 7744
PALEMBANG (PLM)
Ground Floor, Sandjaja Hotel
PENANG (PEN)
Suite 12-08, 12th Floor
MWE Plaza, No 8 Lebuh
Farquhar, 10200 Penang
Tel: +60 4 263 3201
Jalan Kapt. A. Rivai 6193
Palembang 30129
Tel: +62 711 35 6473/537
PEKANBARU (PKU)
4th Floor (Lantai 3A),
Surya Dumai Group Building,
Jalan Jend Sudirman No 395,
Pekanbaru 28116, Riau
Tel: +62 761 83 9979/89
SEMARANG (SRG)
Menara Suara Merdeka, Jalan
Pandanaran No 30, Unit 6-04,
Semarang 50134, Jawa Tengah
Tel: +62 24 7692 8838
SURABAYA (SUB)
Pakuwon Center 22nd Floor
Unit 22.08, Jalan Embong
Malang 1,3,5, Surabaya 60261
Tel: +62 31 5319215-18
YOGYAKARTA (JOG)
Royal Ambarrukmo Hotel,
Arcade 8-9, Jalan Laksda
Adisucipto 81, Yogyakarta
Tel: +62 274 446 9092/93
MALAYSIA
KOTA KINABALU (BKI)
Block L, Lot 69-5, KK Times
Square, Off Costal Highway
88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Tel: +60 88 485 450/1/2
KUALA LUMPUR (KUL)
10th Floor, Menara MultiPurpose, Capital Square
8 Jalan Munshi Abdullah,
50100, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +60 3 2692 3122
KUCHING (KCH)
07-1A, Gateway Kuching,
Jalan Bukit Mata, Kuching
Tel: +60 82 25 6772/3
LANGKAWI (LGK)
Langkawi International
Airport, Mezzanine Floor,
2nd Level, Padang Mat Sirat
Langkawi, Kedah Darulaman
Tel: +60 4 955 9771
NEPAL
KATHMANDU (KTM)
399 Kamaladi Street, 1st
Floor, PO Box 482, Kathmandu
Tel: +977 1 422 0759
PHILIPPINES
CEBU (CEB)
Unit 7D, Pioneer Building,
Cardinal Rosales Avenue, Cebu
Business Park, Cebu City 6000
Tel: +63 32 505 7871
DAVAO (DVO)
Suite 056, Pryce Tower, JP
Laurel Avenue, Pryce Business
Park, Davao City 8000
Tel: +63 82 227 5301
KALIBO (KLO)
2nd Floor, Casa Felicidad Alba,
Archbishop Reyes Street, Kalibo
Tel: +63 36 500 7226
THAILAND
CHIANG MAI (CNX)
Duangtawan Hotel , 132
Loykroh Road, T.Changklan
A.Muang District, Chiang Mai
Tel: +66 53 90 4985/6
KOH SAMUI (USM)
Samui Park Avenue Building
Unit No C-2, 99/9 Moo 4,
Tambol Bopud, Amphur Koh
Samui, Suratthani 84320
Tel: +66 77 60 1172/3
PHUKET (HKT)
101/17 Moo 1, Tambol Kathu,
Amphur Kathu, Phuket 83120
Tel: +66 76 30 4018/19/20
VIETNAM
DANANG (DAD)
8th Floor, Suite 802,
One Opera Danang Hotel,
115 Nguyen Van Linh Street,
Danang
Tel : +84 511 3562708/9
HANOI (HAN)
G02 – International Centre
17 Ngo Quyen Street, Hanoi
Tel: +84 4 3826 8888
SILKAIR
FLEET & FLIGHT TIMES
SilkAir flies one of the youngest fleets in the Asian region,
with an average age of 3 years 11 months. We currently
operate 30 aircraft, comprising 11 Airbus A320-200,
4 Airbus A319-100 and 15 Boeing B737-800 aircraft
Boeing 737-800
NO OF AIRCRAFT
15 IN FLEET
NO OF SEATS
12 BUSINESS CLASS
150 ECONOMY CLASS
Length 39.5m
Wingspan 35.8m
Height 12.5m
Typical cruise speed 0.785 Mach
Airbus 320-200
NO OF AIRCRAFT
11 IN FLEET
NO OF SEATS
12 BUSINESS CLASS
138 ECONOMY CLASS
Length 37.57m
Wingspan 35.8m
Height 11.76m
Maximum speed 0.82 Mach
Airbus 319-100
AIRCRAFT IMAGES: JUERGEN BAUMBUSCH
NO OF AIRCRAFT
4 IN FLEET
NO OF SEATS
8 BUSINESS CLASS
120 ECONOMY CLASS
Length 33.84m
Wingspan 35.8m
Height 11.76m
Maximum speed 0.82 Mach
Destination
Flight
Airport
duration to city
AUSTRALIA
Cairns Darwin 6:40hrs
4:40hrs
5.8km
13km
CAMBODIA
Phnom Penh Siem Reap
2hrs
2:10hrs
11km
7km
CHINA
Changsha
Chengdu
Chongqing
Kunming
Shenzhen
Wuhan
Xiamen
4:45hrs
4:35hrs
4:30hrs
4hrs
4:05hrs
5:05hrs
4:05hrs
20km
18km
21km
25km
32km
26km
20km
INDIA
Bangalore
Chennai
Coimbatore
Hyderabad
Kochi
Kolkata
Thiruvananthapuram Visakhapatnam
4:20hrs
4:20hrs
4:25hrs
4:35hrs
4:30hrs
4:20hrs
4:25hrs
4:20hrs
40km
20km
10km
38km
32km
20km
6km
15km
INDONESIA
Balikpapan
Bandung
Denpasar
Lombok
Makassar
Manado
Medan
Palembang
Pekanbaru
Semarang
Surabaya
Yogyakarta
2:25hrs
1:50hrs
2:40hrs
2:45hrs
3hrs
3:40hrs
1:15hrs
1:05hrs
1:05hrs
2:15hrs
2:20hrs
2:20hrs
12km
4km
13km
30km
17km
15km
42km
20km
10km
6km
22km
8km
MALAYSIA
Kota Kinabalu
Kuala Lumpur
Kuching
Langkawi
Penang
2:30hrs
55min
1:25hrs
1:25hrs
1:25hrs
10km
80km
10km
18km
21km
MYANMAR
Mandalay
Yangon
3:35hrs
2:55hrs
45km
16km
NEPAL
Kathmandu
5:10hrs
5km
PHILIPPINES
Cebu
Davao
Kalibo
3:40hrs
3:50hrs
3:40hrs
14km
12km
3km
THAILAND
Chiang Mai
Koh Samui
Phuket
2:55hrs
1:45hrs
1:45hrs
5km
17km
31km
VIETNAM
Danang
Hanoi
2:45hrs
3:20hrs
3km
45km
SILKAIR.COM | 59
SILKAIR
ROUTE MAP
Flights operated by
SilkAir
SilkAir and Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
Beijing
Chongqing
Kunming
New Delhi
CHINA
Guangzhou
Ahmedabad
INDIA
Mumbai
Hyderabad
Changsha
Xiamen
NEPAL
Kathmandu
Kolkata
Visakhapatnam
Bangalore
Chennai
Coimbatore
Kochi
Thiruvananthapuram
Mandalay
MYANMAR
Yangon
Shanghai
Wuhan
Chengdu
Hanoi
Shenzhen
Hong Kong
PHILIPPINES
VIETNAM
Manila
Chiang Mai
THAILAND
Bangkok
Danang
Kalibo
Cebu
CAMBODIA
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh
Ho Chi Minh City
Koh Samui
Phuket
Medan
Davao
Kota Kinabalu
Manado
Langkawi MALAYSIA
Penang
Kuala Lumpur
Male
SINGAPORE
Pekanbaru
Kuching
Balikpapan
Makassar
Palembang
INDONESIA
Semarang Surabaya
Jakarta
Lombok
Bandung
Denpasar
Yogyakarta
Dili
TIMOR-LESTE
Darwin
Cairns
AUSTRALIA
60 | SILKWINDS
POSTCARDS
A quick guide to our 49 destinations
SILKAIR RECOMMENDS
GETTY IMAGES
The birthplace of luminaries
such as Mother Teresa and
Rabindranath Tagore is one
of India’s best cities for food
and cultural exploration
Want to see Kolkata
but pressed for time?
Join a one-day city tour,
which includes a visit
to the Victoria Memorial (above);
lunch at a Bengali restaurant; and
a short tonga (horsecart) ride to
see some of Kolkata’s churches.
DO
Tour de Sundarbans, a
travel operator, offers
cruises and day trips
to the Sundarbans,
the world’s largest mangrove
ecosystem. Here you can spot
some of the region’s interesting
wildlife, including the Bengal
tiger, if you’re lucky.
SEE
EAT
The city has a dizzying
array of yummy street
food. Try kathi roll,
a burrito-like prata filled with
chicken, mutton or eggs; or ghugni
chaat, yellow peas cooked in
tomatoes and onions, and topped
with green chutney.
Don’t leave West Bengal
DRINK without a sip of masala
chai. Many streetside
hawkers sell this
delicately sweet and spiced drink
in an earthenware cup, which is
typically tossed to the side of the
street after use.
Looking for some
artisanal buys? Mason
& Co sells chocolate
bars made from cacao
beans that are sourced from India.
(masonchocolate.com; available
at Living Free, 5 Gariahat Road).
SHOP
SILKAIR.COM | 61
SILKAIR
POSTCARDS
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)
Climate Rainy (Nov-May),
dry (May-Oct)
DARWIN
The capital of the Northern Territory
is the gateway to Kakadu National
Park, with abundant wildlife,
waterfalls and aboriginal rock art.
In the city, Darwin’s Waterfront
Precinct buzzes with open-air dining,
bars and trendy boutiques.
Frequency 5 flights weekly
from Singapore (Mon, Wed,
Thu, Fri and Sun)
Climate Rainy (Nov-May),
dry (May-Oct)
CAMBODIA
PHNOM PENH
Stop by the grand Royal Palace
and the Silver Pagoda within
its grounds. Enjoy a stroll along
Sisowath Quay, a three-kilometre
strip along the west bank of Tonlé
Sap River that’s lined with bars,
restaurants, cafés and shops.
Frequency 19 flights weekly
from Singapore
Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot
(Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct)
Chengdu
CHENGDU
The capital of Sichuan province
houses the giant panda breeding
and research centre, and serves
as the gateway to Mount Emei,
one of China’s four sacred
Buddhist mountains.
Frequency 14 flights weekly
from Singapore
Climate Spring (Mar-May),
summer (Jun-Sep), autumn
(Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb)
CHONGQING
This municipality located next to
Sichuan province is one of China’s
boomtowns. Marvel at the towering
skyscrapers at Jiefangbei district,
or visit Wulong National Geology
Park for its karst stone bridges and
deep mountain valleys.
Frequency 5 flights weekly from
Singapore (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat and
and Sun)
Climate Spring (Mar-May),
summer (Jun-Sep), autumn
(Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb)
SIEM REAP
Discover the splendid architecture
and bas-relief sculptures of Angkor
Wat, one of the most significant
archaeological sites in Southeast
Asia. Near Tonlé Sap Lake, the
charming floating villages are a
fascinating sight.
Frequency 11 flights weekly
from Singapore
Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot
(Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct)
KUNMING
The largest city in Yunnan
province is famed for its natural
and historical attractions like its
many colourful and ornate temples,
the Yunnan Nationalities Village
and karst caves in Jiuxiang.
Frequency 4 flights weekly from
Singapore (Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun).
Additional Mon flights from 20 June
Climate Spring (Mar-May),
summer (Jun-Sep), autumn
(Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb)
CHINA
CHANGSHA
Surrounded by three rivers, the
capital of Hunan province offers
attractions like the Aiwan Pavilion
in scenic Mount Yuelu. A major
port, it is also one of China’s top 20
economically advanced cities.
Frequency 4 flights weekly from
Singapore (Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun)
Climate Spring (Mar-May),
summer (Jun-Sep), autumn
(Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb)
SHENZHEN
This city in the Pearl River Delta
region has something for everyone,
from shopping, dining and art to
theme parks. Soak in the vibrant
energy of the city centre and marvel
at its cutting-edge architecture and
modern skyscrapers.
Frequency Daily flights
from Singapore
Climate Spring (Mar-May),
summer (Jun-Sep), autumn
(Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb)
62 | SILKWINDS
Darwin
WUHAN
With a history spanning more than
3,500 years, this city in central
China offers plenty of sights and
experiences for history lovers.
Visit Hubei Provincial Museum and
marvel at its 140,000 artefacts,
including ancient weapons.
Frequency Daily flights
from Singapore
Climate Spring (Mar-May),
summer (Jun-Sep), autumn
(Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb)
XIAMEN
Explore the rounded communal
fortresses known as tulou of
Xiamen’s Hakka people. A UNESCO
World Heritage Site, they stand as
lone castles up to five storeys high.
A trip here will also acquaint you
with Fujian’s stunning countryside.
Frequency Daily flights
from Singapore
Climate Spring (Mar-May),
summer (Jun-Sep), autumn
(Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb)
Cairns
Kunming
Bangalore
Shenzhen
INDIA
BANGALORE
While it may be known as India’s
Silicon Valley, Bangalore in the state
of Karnataka lures with its vibrant
arts, music, dining and café scene,
as well as cultural landmarks such
as the Bangalore Palace.
Frequency 5 flights weekly
from Singapore (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat
and Sun)
Climate Summer (Mar-May),
rainy (Jun-Oct), winter (Nov-Feb)
CHENNAI
Admire colourful deities and
intricate carvings at temples like
Kapaleeshwar in this city steeped
in Tamil and Hindu cultures.
Formerly known as Madras, the
capital of Tamil Nadu offers diverse
attractions, from classical dance
shows to its famed Marina Beach.
Frequency 4 flights weekly from
Singapore (Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun)
Climate Summer (Mar-May),
rainy (Jun-Oct), winter (Nov-Feb)
Coimbatore
Changsha
COIMBATORE
Known fondly as the Manchester
of South India for its thriving
textile industry, Coimbatore also
leaves tourists spellbound with
its colourful temples, wall art,
picturesque wildlife parks and
hill stations.
Frequency 5 flights weekly
from Singapore (Tue, Wed, Fri,
Sat and Sun)
Climate Summer (Mar-May),
rainy (Jun-Oct), winter (Nov-Feb)
HYDERABAD
The capital of Telangana in
southern India is one of the
country’s most important IT cities.
Despite its modern trappings,
timeless tradition and iconic
landmarks like the Chowmahalla
Palace reflect the city’s
storied past.
Frequency 10 flights weekly
from Singapore
Climate Summer (Mar-May),
rainy (Jun-Oct), winter (Nov-Feb)
SILKAIR.COM | 63
SILKAIR
POSTCARDS
KOCHI
This seaport town in Kerala has a
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)
Medan
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
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
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)
Bandung
Semarang
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)
Climate Rainy (Oct-May),
dry (Jun-Sep)
BANDUNG
A green enclave, Bandung in
West Java bears traces of its
colonial past, like tea plantations
opened by the Dutch in the mid19th century. Explore its stunning
landscapes like the crater lake
Kawah Putih.
Frequency Daily flights
from Singapore
Climate Rainy (Oct-May),
dry (Jun-Sep)
64 | SILKWINDS
Lombok
DENPASAR
Denpasar is the capital of Bali,
dubbed the Island of the Gods and
one of the world’s most popular
destinations. Bali boasts pristine
beaches, lush rice terraces and a
unique form of Hinduism where
locals observe vibrant religious
and cultural rituals.
Frequency Daily flights
from Singapore
Climate Rainy (Oct-May),
dry (Jun-Sep)
LOMBOK
One of the islands of West Nusa
Tenggara province, Lombok may
be famous for its beaches and
Mount Rinjani, but its other natural
attractions like towering waterfalls,
lush rice fields and the three Gilis
are worth a visit.
Frequency 4 flights weekly
from Singapore (Mon, Wed, Fri
and Sun)
Climate Rainy (Oct-May),
dry (Jun-Sep)
MAKASSAR
South Sulawesi’s capital
has beautiful snorkelling and
diving sites, as well as stunning
mosques and jaw-dropping sunsets.
It is also the gateway to Tana
Toraja highlands, famous for its
lush vistas and elaborate
cultural rituals.
Frequency 4 flights weekly from
Singapore (Mon, Thu, Fri and Sun)
Climate Rainy (Oct-May),
dry (Jun-Sep)
Kolkata
Surabaya
Manado
Visakhapatnam
MANADO
This city in North Sulawesi is the
gateway to Tomohon and its unique
Vihara Buddhayana Buddhist temple
complex. Manado is also famous for
its dive spots, including Bunaken
National Park in the Coral Triangle,
which boasts some of the highest
levels of biodiversity in the world.
Frequency 4 flights weekly from
Singapore (Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat)
Climate Rainy (Oct-May),
dry (Jun-Sep)
MEDAN
Home to the picturesque Lake
Toba, the world’s largest volcanic
lake, Medan in North Sumatra is
also a culinary mecca. Merdeka
Walk offers a mouth-watering
selection of local dishes, from spicy
Minangkabau specialities to
sweet Javanese food.
Frequency 14 flights weekly
from Singapore
Climate Rainy (Oct-May),
dry (Jun-Sep)
PALEMBANG
The capital of South Sumatra owes
much of its charm to its architecture
and historical landmarks. Must-sees
include Kuto Besak Fort, once the
centre of the Palembang sultanate,
and Ampera Bridge.
Frequency 3 flights weekly from
Singapore (Mon, Thu and Sat)
Climate Rainy (Oct-May),
dry (Jun-Sep)
SURABAYA
Hailed as the City of Heroes for
its role in the nation’s struggle
for independence, this East
Javanese city is also the gateway
to Mount Bromo, the country’s
most famous volcano.
Frequency Daily flights from
Singapore
Climate Rainy (Oct-May),
dry (Jun-Sep)
PEKANBARU
Once a sleepy port on Sumatra’s
Siak River, Pekanbaru has been
transformed into a bustling modern
city. As Indonesia’s centre of
Malay culture, it is home to
interesting sites, including the
An-Nur Mosque and Sang Nila
Utama Museum.
Frequency 3 flights weekly from
Singapore (Mon, Wed and Fri)
Climate Rainy (Oct-May),
dry (Jun-Sep)
YOGYAKARTA
This Javanese city is home to batik
makers and wayang golek stick
puppet artisans who preserve
Indonesia’s traditions. Arts aside,
Yogyakarta is also known as the site
of the majestic Borobudur temples.
Frequency 5 flights weekly
from Singapore (Tue, Thu, Fri,
Sat and Sun)
Climate Rainy (Oct-May),
dry (Jun-Sep)
SEMARANG
Nestled in the heart of Java island,
Semarang boasts a variety of
fascinating architecture, like the
Sam Poo Kong Temple, built to
honour 15th-century Chinese
explorer Zheng He, and the Grand
Mosque of Central Java, which has
Arabic-style arches.
Frequency 4 flights weekly from
Singapore (Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun)
Climate Rainy (Oct-May),
dry (Jun-Sep)
MALAYSIA
KOTA KINABALU
Kota Kinabalu or “KK” is home
to pristine beaches and iconic
landmarks like the beautiful
floating City Mosque. A major
entry point to Sabah and
Borneo, KK’s diverse ecology
presents many opportunities
for forest trekking.
Frequency Daily flights
from Singapore
Climate Rainy (Nov-Feb),
dry (Mar-Oct)
SILKAIR.COM | 65
SILKAIR
POSTCARDS
Yangon
Penang
KUALA LUMPUR
The Malaysian capital boasts a
sophisticated urban charm rooted
in old-world culture – think stately
colonial architecture alongside
modern marvels like Petronas
Towers, and natural wonders
like Batu Caves.
Frequency 54 flights weekly
from Singapore
Climate Rainy (Apr-Sep),
dry (Oct-Mar)
MYANMAR
MANDALAY
The last royal capital of Burma,
Mandalay is the gateway to
Bagan, one of the world’s greatest
archaeological sites, and the iconic
U Bein Bridge, said to be the longest
teakwood bridge in the world.
Frequency 3 flights weekly from
Singapore (Tue, Thu and Sat)
Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot
(Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct)
KUCHING
Explore Sarawak’s ethnic richness
and eco-diversity. Stay at a
longhouse, see the proboscis
monkeys at Bako National Park
and Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, or
get up close with Gunung Gading
National Park’s Rafflesia blooms.
Frequency 4 flights weekly from
Singapore (Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun)
Climate Rainy (Nov-Feb),
dry (Mar-Oct)
YANGON
The former capital of Myanmar brims
with fascinating sites, including
the 2,500-year-old Shwedagon
Pagoda, regarded as the most sacred
Buddhist pagoda in the country.
Frequency 13 flights weekly
from Singapore
Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot
(Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct)
LANGKAWI
Marvel at the wonders of nature
in Langkawi, a string of 99 islands
on Malaysia’s west coast that’s
home to mountains, caves and rock
formations and beautiful beaches.
Frequency 3 flights weekly from
Singapore (Wed, Fri and Sun)
Climate Rainy (May-Sep),
dry (Oct-Apr)
PENANG
See Penang’s historic architecture
– Chinatown’s clan houses and Kek
Lok Si Temple – and don’t miss the
street art, including clever murals
and sculptures.
Frequency 35 flights weekly
from Singapore
Climate Rainy (May-Sep),
dry (Oct-Apr)
66 | SILKWINDS
NEPAL
KATHMANDU
A must-see for extreme
adventurers, Kathmandu is also
a dream destination for its rich
cultural and spiritual offerings.
Frequency 4 flights weekly from
Singapore (Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun)
Climate Spring (Mar-May), summer
(Jun-Aug), autumn (Sep-Nov),
winter (Dec-Feb)
PHILIPPINES
CEBU
This tropical paradise in the Visayas
is known as the Island of Festivals
for its many colourful annual
celebrations. But it is probably best
known for its spectacular dive spots.
Frequency 12 flights weekly
from Singapore
Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot
(Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct)
Davao
Danang
DAVAO
Whet your appetite for nature
and adventure in this southern
Philippine city, which is home
to attractions like Eden Nature
Park, Philippine Eagle Nature
Centre and forests and trails
perfect for hiking and biking.
Frequency 8 flights weekly
from Singapore
Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot
(Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct)
KALIBO
Besides being the gateway to
the beaches of Boracay, Kalibo,
capital of Aklan province, is
also home to the “Mother of All
Philippine Festivals” – the AtiAtihan Festival and its colourful
street parades.
Frequency 4 flights weekly from
Singapore (Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun)
Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot
(Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct)
Mandalay
Kuala Lumpur
Hanoi
Kuala Lumpur
KOH SAMUI
A beach lover’s paradise, Koh Samui
is home to 42 stunning islands
within the Mu Ko Angthong National
Marine Park. Fun in the sun aside,
visitors can explore famous temples
like Wat Plai Laem, which houses a
White Buddha with 18 hands.
Frequency 14 flights weekly
from Singapore
Climate Cool (Nov-Feb),
hot (Mar-Jun), rainy (Jul-Oct)
SINGAPORE
A cosmopolitan island city,
Singapore draws you in with
its myriad cultural sights, shopping
malls and dining and entertainment
options. Explore Gardens by the
Bay – 101 hectares of lovely
waterfront gardens – and visit the
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in
historic Chinatown.
Climate Cool (Dec-Feb),
hot (May-Oct), rainy (Nov-Jan)
THAILAND
CHIANG MAI
The Rose of the North charms
with its lush countryside,
intriguing hill tribes and
tantalising Northern Thai food
like curried egg noodles and
sai oua sausages.
Frequency Daily flights
from Singapore
Climate Cool (Nov-Feb),
hot (Mar-Jun), rainy (Jul-Oct)
PHUKET
Fantastic beaches, good food,
bargain shopping and friendly
locals – all these and more make
Phuket a true Jewel of the Andaman
Sea. Popular beaches include
Kamala, Karon, Kata, Nai Harn
and Patong.
Frequency 35 flights weekly
from Singapore
Climate Cool (Nov-Feb),
hot (Mar-Jun), rainy (Jul-Oct)
TIMOR-LESTE
DILI
Timor-Leste’s seaside capital brims
with activities. Relax along Cristo
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)
VIETNAM
DANANG
Central Vietnam’s coastal city
boasts old-world charm and
attractions like Non Nuoc Beach
and Marble Mountains, a popular
pilgrimage site, and Khai Dinh Royal
Tomb in Hue, just off Danang.
Frequency Daily flights
from Singapore
Climate Rainy (Aug-Dec),
dry (Jan-Jul)
HANOI
Enjoy a day at Hoan Kiem Lake in the
historical heart of Vietnam’s capital.
Cross to Jade Island in the centre of
the lake via the famous wooden Huc
Bridge with its eye-catching red hue.
Frequency 6 flights weekly from
Singapore (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
and Sun)
Climate Rainy (May-Sep),
dry (Oct-Apr)
SILKAIR.COM | 67
GETTY IMAGES; SHUTTERSTOCK
Koh Samui
Wireless inflight
entertainment guide
movies
HOLLYWOOD MOVIES
Song Of The Sea
FAMILY Director: Tomm Moore;
Cast: David Rawle, Brendan
Gleeson, Lisa Hannigan
PG 93 mins
After The Ball
COMEDY Director: Sean Garrity;
Cast: Portia Doubleday, MarcAndré Grondin, Chris Noth
PG 101 mins
On a mission to free
creatures who find
themselves trapped in the
present-day world, young
Irish lad Ben and his younger
sister Saoirse set out on
an adventure. Saoirse is a
selkie, a person who can turn
into a seal (based in both
Irish and Scottish folklore).
No one will employ recent
fashion school graduate,
Kate Castle. Even with a
talent and flair for fashion,
she soon learns that being the
daughter of Larry Castle –
the man who produces cheap
imitations of the designers
she wants to work for – won’t
get her very far.
The House Of Magic
FAMILY Director: Jeremy
Degruson, Ben Stassen; Cast:
Cinda Adams, George Babbit,
Murray Blue
G 85 mins
45 Years
ROMANCE/DRAMA Director: Andrew
Haigh. Cast: Charlotte Rampling,
Tom Courtenay, Geraldine James
R 95 mins
With one week till their
45th wedding anniversary
party, Kate Mercer is happily
planning the celebration. But
when her husband receives
a letter informing him that
the body of his first love has
been found, the celebrations
come to a grinding halt.
Thunder, an abandoned cat,
seeks refuge from a storm
in an abandoned mansion.
Owned by a retired magician,
the house is occupied by his
eccentric assistants who
don’t make the wayward cat
feel welcome.
Wish I Was Here
COMEDY Director: Zach Braff; Cast: Zach Braff, Kate Hudson,
Joey King
R 99 mins
Aiden Bloom is a 35-year-old wannabe actor, husband and
father struggling to find his way. When he can no longer afford
school fees, he takes to homeschooling his two children. Along
the way, Aiden discovers what he’s been looking for and finds
purpose in his life.
45 Years
Clouds Of Sils Maria
ROMANCE/DRAMA Director: Olivier
Assayas; Cast: Juliette Binoche,
Kristen Stewart, Chloë Grace
Moretz PG-13 123 mins
Maria Enders is at the height
of her cosmopolitan career
when she’s asked to be part
of a revival of the play that
bought her fame 20 years
earlier. This time, however, she
must step into the role of the
older Helena rather than the
seductive, younger Sigrid.
68 | SILKWINDS
The Medallion
Director: Gordon
Chan; Cast: Jackie Chan,
Lee Evans, Claire Forlani
PG-13 88 mins
ACTION/THRILLER
Charming Interpol agent
Nicole and Hong Kong
detective Eddie must work
together to save a boy from
the evil Snakehead. When
Eddie dies in an accident,
he is brought back to life
by a mysterious medallion
as an immortal fighter with
superhuman powers.
The Disappearance
Of Alice Creed
ACTION/THRILLER Director: J.
Blakeson; Cast: Gemma Arterton,
Eddie Marsan, Martin Compston
R 87 mins
On a suburban street, Alice
Creed is taken captive
by two masked men. The
millionaire's daughter is
gagged and taken to an
abandoned, sound-proofed
apartment where it soon
becomes clear that not
everything is as it appears.
INTERNATIONAL MOVIES
Goodbye Mr Loser
夏洛特烦恼
CHINESE/KOREAN Director: Da-Mo
Peng, Fei Yan; Cast: Allen Ai, Yuan
Chang, Li-Chun Lee
PG-13 104 mins
During the wedding of his
first love, Xia Luo gets into
a drunken quarrel with his
wife and ends up getting sent
back to his teenage body.
Though this time round, he is
equipped with the wisdom of
adulthood, becomes popular
and wins over the prettiest
girl in school.
夏洛在初恋情人的婚礼上喝醉
酒与妻子吵架后，竟然穿越时
光返回中学时期的自己。这一回
仗着成年人的机智，夏洛成了学
校里的热门人物，并赢得校花
的芳心。
Limited earpieces are available upon request
Wireless streaming instructions are available in your seat pocket
The Vanished Murderer
消失的凶手
Director: Lo Chi
Leung; Cast: Sean Lau, Lam Ka
Tung, Jiang Yiyan
PG-13 116 mins
CHINESE/KOREAN
Set in Northern China in
1932, inmate Yuan Fu
digs her way out of prison
using a spoon. Inspector
Dong-lu Song is assigned to
investigate the prison break
but their romantic history
complicates the situation.
故事背景为1932年中国北方，
女囚犯傅源利用汤匙挖洞逃
狱。警官松东路受命调查逃狱
事件，但他们的情史却令事情
变得复杂迷离。
Our Times 我的少女时代
CHINESE/KOREAN Director: Frankie
Chen; Cast: Darren Wang, Vivian
Sung, Joe Chen
PG-13 120 mins
Set in Taipei in the 90s, Truly
is a clumsy and modest girl
who falls in love with Taiyu,
the most popular guy at
school. In a fateful twist,
he invites Truly to join the
“Association of the Dumped”,
a club for the brokenhearted. Love blossoms
where it’s least expected.
故事背景为90年代的台北，神
经大条且长相平凡的林真心爱
上了在学校最受欢迎的太宇。
在“幸运信”的安排下，太宇
邀请真心加入一个失恋者俱乐
部“失恋阵线联盟”，在这里，
最让人意想不到的爱情开花
结果。
The Crossing II
太平轮（下）：惊涛挚爱
Director: John
Woo; Cast: Frank M. Ahearn,
Shan Cong, Takeshi Kaneshiro
PG-13 126 mins
CHINESE/KOREAN
Set in the 40s, this epic
sees the passengers on
the steamer Taiping sent
helplessly into icy waters
after it capsizes. Connections
between passengers begin to
Thani Oruvan
emerge as we learn how they
came to be on the fateful ship.
故事背景设于四十年代，邮轮
‘太平轮’倾覆，乘客们在冰冷
的海中漂流。他们之间的关系
随着故事讲述各人乘船的来由
而开始变得明朗。
Wild City 谜城
Director: Ringo
Lam; Cast: Louis Koo, Shawn Yue,
Liya Tong
PG-13 100 mins
CHINESE/KOREAN
Ex-cop and bar owner T
Man becomes friends with a
drunken lady, Yun, after she
is involved in a car accident.
Soon, these two are targeted
by George, Yun’s previous
lover and a high-flying Hong
Kong lawyer, and his band
of thugs.
前警探天民是酒馆东主，认识
了一名醉酒出车祸的女郎小云。
俩人被小云的香港著名律师
前男友乔治以及手下一班流氓
缠上。
The Witness 我是证人
CHINESE/KOREAN Director: Ahn
Sang-hoon; Cast: Yang Mi, Lu Han
PG 112 mins
Police officer Xiao Xing loses
her eyesight in a car accident
and has to retire. Years later,
after hearing a car accident,
her police training kicks in and
she suspects the driver has
fled the scene with the victim.
The police confirm that her
theory fits in with a recent
spate of disappearances.
警官小星在一场车祸中双目失
明而被迫退休。数年后，在听
到一场车祸之后，她的学警训
练触动直觉，她怀疑司机跟受
害人逃离了现场。警察确定她
的理论跟最近的一系列失踪
案吻合。
The Beauty Inside
Director: JongYeol Baek; Cast: Hyo-ju Han,
Seo Joon Park, Juri Ueno
PG-13 127 mins
CHINESE/KOREAN
Furniture designer Woo-jin
Limited earpieces are available upon request
TAMIL/HINDI Director: M. Raja; Cast:
Jeyam Ravi, Nayanthara, Arvind
Swamy
R 120 mins
The Witness
wakes up every morning
to find he’s assumed a new
identity. An old man, a little
boy, a lady and a foreigner
make up the list of his
supernatural identities.
The Exclusive: Beat The
Devil's Tattoo
CHINESE/KOREAN Director: Roh
Deok; Cast: Cho Jung-seok, Lee
Ha-na, Lee Mi-sook
PG-13 125 mins
Moo-hyeok’s marriage
is failing and his job as a
newspaper reporter is on the
line. After stumbling across
crucial information about a
murder suspect, he searches
his home and finds evidence
in the strangest of places.
Yevade Subramanyam
Director: Nag Ashwin;
Cast: Nani, Malavika Nair, Vijay
Deverakonda
G 120 mins
Mithran is on a mission to
bring down the industrialists
and politicians who continue
to deny the nation of
medicine. He goes up against
Siddharth Abhimanyu, a
corrupt scientist.
Drishyam
TAMIL/HINDI Director: Nishikant
Kamat; Cast: Ajay Devgn, Shriya
Saran, Tabu
PG-13 131 mins
Vijay Salgaonkar's seemingly
happy life takes a bizarre
turn when his family commits
a crime. He goes to extreme
lengths to save his family
from the dark side of the law.
RATING
INFORMATION
NR
Not Rated 无分级
TAMIL/HINDI
Subbu is a businessman
who lives the high life. When
his childhood friend Rishi
arrives, his free-spirited
ways turn Subbu’s life upside
down. The two embark on a
journey to the Himalayas, and
Subbu’s life changes forever.
Gabbar Is Back
TAMIL/HINDI Director: Radha
Krishna Jagarlamudi; Cast:
Akshay Kumar, Shruti K. Haasan,
Sunil Grover
PG-13 120 mins
Taking matters into his own
hands, a man plagued by
misery seeks revenge on
corrupt public servants. As
a drastic action, he starts to
kidnap and murder them.
G General Audience:
Suitable for audiences
of all ages. 大众：适合各
年龄观众观看。
PG Parental Guidance
Suggested: Some
material may not be
suitable for children.
建议家长辅导：一些内容
可能不适合儿童观看。
PG-13 Parents Strongly
Cautioned: Some material
may be inappropriate for
children under 13. 强烈
警告家长：一些内容可能
不适宜13岁以下儿童观看。
R Restricted: Viewers
under 17 years of age
should be accompanied
by a parent or an adult.
限制：17岁以下观众必须由
家长或成人陪同观看。
SILKAIR.COM | 69
tv
Mr. Bean Animated Series,
Ep 11 & 12
she asks Blythe and the pets
to help save her. They’ll first
need to get past the Biskit
twins and Monban, their
high-tech robot.
Web Therapy
(Ep 11 will also be screened on
overhead monitor)
COMEDY 30 mins per episode
In episode 11, Mr Bean feigns
an injury in an effort to score
a stay in a luxurious hospital.
He ends up with real injuries
when he falls into a broken
elevator. In the next episode,
he thinks his cat, Scrapper,
has been accidentally put out
with the trash. When he finds
a look-alike in an SOS cat
home, he sets all the cats free
to distract the owner so he
can steal the fake Scrapper.
The Noose, S8 Ep 4
COMEDY
CHILDREN
and bodies to the test as
they take on bizarre physical
challenges in the Unbeatable
Banzuke. In some of the
strangest challenges seen on
TV, the contestants will face
more than a dozen wild tasks.
30 mins
The Noose delves into the
local party scene to see if
the new alcohol consumption
restrictions have affected it.
It also discloses why a local
footballer is suing his own club
on grounds of discrimination.
Phua Chu Kang, S8 Ep 3
COMEDY
My Little Pony – It Ain't
Easy Being Breezies
30 mins
Phua Chu Kang temporarily
loses his hearing and discovers
that Rosie has hired a maid
without telling him. This was
because she wanted to make
sure the maid wasn’t pretty
enough to seduce her husband.
Chu Beng confronts Martha
Lum and in doing so, invokes
his shareholder rights.
Pop Street Magic, Ep 1 & 2
(Will also be screened on
overhead monitor)
COMEDY 30 mins per episode
Forget about the pigeons and
rabbits in the hat because
whatever you bring in your
pockets is enough to create a
fantastic magic moment.
Unbeatable Banzuke, Ep 5 & 6
(Will also be screened on
overhead monitor)
COMEDY 30 mins per episode
Wipe Out, S6 Ep 12
parts 1 & 2
COMEDY
70 | SILKWINDS
The New Adventure Of
Figaro Pho – Figaro On Ice
CHILDREN
DRAMA
60 mins
Beauty & The Beast, S2 Ep 3
CHILDREN
Transformers Rescue Bots –
Spellbound
Bananas In Pyjamas S2 –
Holes Galore & Rat's
New Hat
CHILDREN
60 mins
When lots of holes suddenly
appear in the park, the
Bananas set out to find what
caused them. Meanwhile,
Rat is very upset when his
hat gets damaged because
how can he be Rat in the Hat
if he has no hat?
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, S1 Ep 1
Hi-5 – Learn Something New
60 mins
Rebecca Bunch has it all. A
great job at a top-tier law firm
and an amazing Manhattan
apartment. But then she
impulsively gives it all up
and moves to West Covina,
California in a desperate
attempt to find love.
CHILDREN
60 mins
Norrie is grieving the death
Red Bull King Of The Air 2015
(Will also be screened on
overhead monitor)
LIFESTYLE/SPORTS 30 mins
30 mins
Join the Hi-5 gang as they
pack a truckload of energy
into their show. Get ready
for some singing and dancing
action as the group performs.
Held in Big Bay, Cape Town,
the 2015 Red Bull King of
the Air competition kicks off
with 24 of the world’s best
kiteboarders and thousands
of fans watching on.
Luxe Asia – Chengdu
(Will also be screened on
overhead monitor)
LIFESTYLE/SPORTS 30 mins
Littlest Pet Shop –
Gailbreak!
CHILDREN
Under The Dome, S1 Ep 8
30 mins
When the Bots and the
Burnses fall into mysterious
mind-controlled trances,
Cody must quickly find a way
to wake them before he too
is affected.
30 mins per episode
Catherine and Vincent are on
the trail of a strange beast.
But they each have a secret
agenda as to why they are
tracking the creature in what
quickly escalates to a game
of cat-and-mouse.
DRAMA
30 mins
Winter has arrived in
Cogville and Figaro is intent
on winning an ice-skating
competition. The only
problem is that he has
terrible skating skills. But
Rivet has a pair of magic
skates that might help him.
Web Therapy, S4 Ep 1 & 2
Fiona takes on an ironic new
client, Maya Ganesh, who is
a spiritual guru with anger
issues. Besides that, Fiona
and Kip try rekindling their
marriage in solitude.
DRAMA
With her friends by her side,
book-loving unicorn Twilight
Sparkle is sent by Princess
Celestia to Ponyville where
she must learn about
the charm and magic of
true friendship.
of her mother while Big Jim
learns that Ollie has seized
control of food and water.
Big Jim makes plans to blow
up Ollie’s well so that water
will return to the other wells.
Meanwhile, Joe tells Julia
about the mini-dome.
This show offers a truckload
of thrills and spills, and boasts
the title of having the world’s
largest obstacle course. Join
the brave contestants as they
negotiate their way through
the barriers, snags and
complications in an effort
to win a cash prize.
DRAMA
Competitors from all over
the world put their minds
30 mins per episode
30 mins
30 mins
Zoe discovers that her sister
Gail is trapped inside the
Largest Ever Pet Shop so
Anita Kapoor takes us
roving throughout the
beautiful and incredibly
diverse Asian continent.
Limited earpieces are available upon request
Wireless streaming instructions are available in your seat pocket
Looking for the latest in
luxury options, Anita explores
China in this episode.
Explorers: Annelie Pompe
in Deep Everest
LIFESTYLE/SPORTS
30 mins
Annelie Pompe is a master
mountaineer and diver. In
this episode, she sets out
to attain double accolades
for being the first person to
summit the world’s highest
peak and make the world’s
deepest dive.
The Scoop/Photo Face-Off
2, Ep 1 - 6
the natural world, diverse
wildlife and the native people
who live in and around this
incredible body of water.
Child’s Dream
DOCUMENTARY
60 mins
This show follows two
young bankers who
decide to leave behind
their careers and devote
themselves to helping
people. Together, they create
a relief organisation and do
everything they can to aid
children in Southeast Asia.
Dust And Stripes
LIFESTYLE/SPORTS
60 mins per episode
Three local amateur
photographers go head
to head every episode in
order to be named the
Photo Face-Off champion.
Each episode highlights one
city, where photographers
encounter different subjects
such as mixed martial arts,
street fashion and mountain
biking in Singapore; street
art, weddings and extreme
sports in Penang; creepycrawly food in Chiang Mai;
Vietnam’s City of Lakes; and
the beautiful islands of Cebu
and Bali.
Go Travel, S1 Ep 4
(Will also be screened on
overhead monitor)
LIFESTYLE/SPORTS 30 mins
Join Juanita as she goes
underground in Manila and
discovers what it takes to
make the mystical lion head.
Meanwhile, Jonathan Putra
hangs out with the boss of
Livescapes, one of Southeast
Asia’s leading events
companies.
Amur – Asia's Amazon,
Ep 3
DOCUMENTARY
60 mins
Dust And Stripes
DOCUMENTARY
A documentary exploring
parenthood and the fragility
of life. Set against the
backdrop of Botswana’s arid
saltpans, Dust and Stripes
tells the story of the 20,000
zebras that chase the summer
rain in their quest for survival.
Battle For Taste 2, Ep 7
斗味第二季
CHINESE
60 mins
The battle brings together
the best chefs from two
of China’s food capitals –
Hangzhou and Xi'an. This
taste tussle sees 12 chefs
showcase their skills to take
the ultimate taste title.
来自中国两大美食之都——
杭州和西安的最优秀厨师
大比拼。十二名大厨师在比
赛中大显身手争夺终极
烹饪宝座。
Go Fighting, Ep 1
极限挑战-第一集
CHINESE
The Amur or Heilongjiang
is one of the most powerful
rivers on earth. This epic
three-part series looks at
60 mins
compete in a variety of games
at different landmarks.
Stylist Man: The Chef –
Ella Chen & Chris Wu
型男大主厨 - 陈嘉桦与吴慷仁
Catch up on all the latest
news, Bollywood gossip and
the lives of the who’s who
of the Indian film Iindustry.
In this episode, the host
catches up with Gulzar Saab,
Meghna Gulzar, Aishwarya
Rai Bachchan and Madhur
Bhandarkar.
CHINESE
60 mins
Each guest has 10 minutes
to cook up a storm, using
ingredients in keeping
with the allotted theme.
Originality is the name of the
game as the results are rated
by a professional chef.
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
赛的精髓是必须富创作性，比
赛结果由专业厨师评审。
Xiaoyan Night – Celebrities'
Marriages 小燕之夜剧集
名人的婚姻
CHINESE
60 mins
Take a trip down memory lane
and revisit the heart-throbs
who set teenage pulses racing.
Find out what happened to
them, who got married, who
remained single and what role
fame played in their love lives.
踏上回忆之旅，重温让青少年
脉搏加速的名人的生活事。看
看他们身上发生了什么事情、
谁结婚了、谁依然单身，以及名
气在他们的爱情生活中扮演着
怎样的角色。
Hangout – Gulzar Saab,
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan &
Madhur Bhandarkar
INDIAN
30 mins
Movie Magic – Rudhramadevi
INDIAN
42 mins
This notable Ayudha Pooja
programme presents a
delightful and dynamic
interview with Rana
Daggubati and Anushka
Shetty – the two leads in the
new release bilingual historic
movie, Rudhramadevi.
My Trip My Adventure –
Makassar
BAHASA
30 mins
Vicky and Hamish travel far
and wide on well-worn roads
and go off the beaten track
to discover everything they
can about the beautiful and
diverse nation of Indonesia.
Tetangga Masa Gitu?
Law Of The Jungle –
Dec 11th
KOREAN
90 mins
Lee Sang Yeob and Gong
Hyun Joo head for the jungle.
Putting their relationship
to the test, the couple
must brave the elements
and survive the numerous
challenges of jungle life.
Running Man – Nov 8th
KOREAN
60 mins
100 mins
A Chinese variety show where
guests compete against
each other, showing off their
Limited earpieces are available upon request
charm, wisdom and strength
in a series of missions held at
various landmarks.
一场中国综艺节目，嘉宾互相
斗智斗勇，在一系列在不同地
点执行的任务中展示自己的魅
力、智慧和体力。
This popular South Korean
variety show has gathered
a loyal audience in its long
run. It features regulars who
Tetangga Masa Gitu?, Ep 1
BAHASA
30 mins
A comedy about marriage
told through the lives of two
married couples. The first
couple have been married
for 10 years, while the other
couple tied the knot just
eight days ago. They share
their stories and anecdotes
about married life.
SILKAIR.COM | 71
music
POP
Wireless streaming instructions are available in your seat pocket
KOREAN
Ulitmate Collection
This Is Acting
Anastacia/Sony Music Entertainment
Sia/Sony Music Entertainment
The Ties That Bind: The River
Collection
4minute/Universal
Bruce Springsteen/Sony Music
Entertainment
Hyuna/Universal
Made In The A.M.
One Direction/Sony Music
Entertainment
25
Adele/Sony Music Entertainment
Blackstar
David Bowie/Sony Music
Entertainment
Breathe In. Breathe Out.
Piece By Piece
CNBLUE/Warner Music
Pink Memory
Various Artists/Universal Music
The Singles
The Bright Side
Kelly Clarkson/Sony Music
Entertainment
BTOB/Universal
2gether
The Best Of The Best
#1 To Infinity
Alesso/Universal Music
I Mean
The Essential Van Morrison
Savage Garden/Universal Music
Lenka/Sony Music Entertainment
A+
Van Morrison/Sony Music
Entertainment
Hilary Duff/Sony Music Entertainment
Forever
Act. 7
Mariah Carey/Sony Music
Entertainment
Whitney Houston Live:
Her Greatest Performance
Whitney Houston/Sony Music
Entertainment
Apink/Universal
Ordinary
Model 模特
Who Are You – School 2015
(OST)
MANDARIN –
ALL TIME FAVOURITES
Beast/Universal
Li Rong Hao 李荣浩/Universal Music
Various Artists/Warner Music
i Fish Light Mirror i‧鱼‧光‧镜
Complete
Bibi Zhou 周笔畅/Gold Typhoon
BTOB/Universal
1994-2008 Best Collection
新歌+精选豪华典藏限量盘
In The Mood For Love Pt. 1
BTS/Universal
Coco Lee 李玟/Sony Music
EASY LISTENING
CLASSICAL
The Piano Guys – Live!
Kaleidoscope
What Is Troubling You 你在烦
恼什么
The Piano Guys/Sony Music
Entertainment
Khatia Buniatishvili/Sony Classical
Sodagreen 苏打绿/Universal Music
Beethoven Symphonies 4 & 5
The Greatest Mandopop Duets
巨星金曲合唱篇
Male
Natalie Imbruglia/Sony Music
Entertainment
Tenderly
Stacey Kent/Sony Music
Entertainment
Grande Amore
Il Volo/Sony Music Entertainment
Van Morrison Duets
Van Morrison/Sony Music
Entertainment
Classics
She & Him/Sony Music Entertainment
Shadows In The Night
Bob Dylan/Sony Music Entertainment
The Big Picture
Kat Edmonson/Sony Music
Entertainment
R&B / JAZZ
Double Vision
Prince Royce/Sony Music
Entertainment
When You Wish Upon A Star
Bill Frisell/Sony Music Entertainment
Coming Home
Leon Bridges/Sony Music
Entertainment
Royalty (Deluxe Edition)
Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus
Musicus of Vienna/Sony Classical
Johann Sebastian Bach:
Keyboards Concertos BWV
1052-1056 & BWV 1058
Andrea Bacchetti, Orchestra Sinfonica
Nazionale della RAI/Sony Classical
Tchaikovsky – Swan Lake
Daria van den Bercken/Sony Classical
MANDARIN – NEW HITS
Fanfan’s Time To Give Thanks
范范的感恩节
Christine Fan 范玮琪/Universal Music
Thanksgiving 一直给
Yen-j 严爵/Sony Music
Stay 我不离开
Princess Tai 戴爱玲/Sony Music
Unbroken 一直微笑
Wildheart
YOU 妳
Rosie Yang 杨凯琳/Sony Music
Miguel/Sony Music Entertainment
Alex Chou 周予天/Sony Music
Jackie
Back To The Future 有事吗？
Ciara/Sony Music Entertainment
Da Mouth 大嘴巴/Universal Music
A Twist Of Rit
Love Odyssey 替我照顾她
Made In Brazil
Elaine Elias/Universal Music
OLD FAVOURITES
The Cutting Edge 1965-1966
The Bootleg Series Vol. 12
Bob Dylan/Sony Music Entertainment
72 | SILKWINDS
Maggie Teng 邓妙华/EQ Music
Mawi/Sony Music Entertainment
Thank You 谢谢你
Juara Fantasia
Greatest Hits 童乐会
Chris Brown/Sony Music
Entertainment
Lee Ritenour/Universal Music
Gerhana Ska Cinta/Sony Music
Entertainment
Long Piao Piao 龙飘飘/Sony Music
Keys To Mozart
Hu Xia 胡夏/Sony Music
Guilt 罪恶感
The Best Of
Best Of Maggie Teng
钻石系列：邓妙华
The Vienna Philharmonic With Zubin
Mehta & Rudolf Buchbinder/
Sony Classical
2Cellos/Sony Classical
Satu Sama
Klangit/Sony Music Entertainment
MANDARIN – OLDIES
Summer Night Concert 2015
Rudolf Buchbinder/Sony Classical
MALAY / INDO
Dao Lang 刀郎/Universal Music
Celloverse
4minute/Universal
Various Artists/Sony Music
Kristjan Jarvi, Gstaad Festival
Orchestra/Sony Classical
Bach
Crazy
Mawi…Lagi World
Various Artists/Sony Music
Entertainment
Dragon's Love 龙情密语
SO7 Hits Vol. 1
Sheila On 7/Sony Music Entertainment
Angus Tung 童安格/Universal Music
Unplugged
Best Of Tiger Huang
钻石系列：黄小琥
Nada
Dato' Siti Nurhaliza/Universal
Mojo/KRU Music
Tiger Huang 黄小琥/EQ Music
Fique
CANTONESE
Taufik Batisah/Universal
Kelly Chen 陈慧琳/Universal Music
Ungu/SRC Records
You Ren Gong Ming 有人共鸣
Malam Ini Kita Punya
And Then
Mozaik
Phil Lam 林奕匡/Sony Music
Bunkface/Sony Music
Grasshopper 101 CD 1 & 2
草蜢音乐大全101 CD 3 & 4
TAMIL / HINDI
Grasshopper 草蜢/Universal Music
Dilwale
Forever Stars – The Eternal:
Jacky Cheung 世纪10星 –
永恒篇: 张学友
Various/Sony Music Entertainment
Best Of A.R Rahman
A.R Rahman/T-Series
Jacky Cheung 张学友/Universal Music
Forever Stars – The Eternal: Alan
Tam 世纪10星 – 永恒篇: 谭咏麟
Alan Tam 谭咏麟/Universal Music
Sanam Re
Various/T-Series
Size Zero
Various/T-Series
Getting Ready 准备中
Masala Padam
Eason Chan 陈奕迅/Universal Music
Various/T-Series
Reality Game 现实游戏
Dil Dhadakne Do
Mr./Universal Music
Various/T-Series
Forever Stars – The Eternal:
Leslie Cheung 世纪10星 –
永恒篇: 张国荣
Ek Paheli Leela
Various/T-Series
A-Lin 黄丽玲/Sony Music
Leslie Cheung 张国荣/Universal Music
Kochadaiiyaan
Lee Hom XX – Best & More
力宏二十 二十周年唯一精选
Forever Stars – The Eternal: Faye
Wong 世纪10星 – 永恒篇: 王菲
Maan Karate
Lee Hom 王力宏/Sony Music
Faye Wong 王菲/Universal Music
Aiyo, Not Bad 哎哟，不错哦
True Legend CD 3 & 4
Jay Chou/Sony Music
Sammi Cheng/Warner Music
Various/Sony Music Entertainment
Various/Sony Music Entertainment
Kill Dil
Various/Sony Music Entertainment
Limited earpieces are available upon request
International Class,
Indonesian Taste.
Enjoy your Perfect Mix.
www.sariincofood.co.id