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22 CRIMSON SWEETNESS Sample Yunnan’s sweet Rose Honey wine and new Bordeaux blends 30 PLAY THE COURSE Check out Asia’s new and redesigned greens 38 SHINY, HAPPY PEOPLE Vibrant tribal communities 46 柬埔寨之味 在亚洲的美食版图中，柬埔 寨菜彷佛总登不上国际舞台 的殿堂。请来暹粒亲尝及亲 自下厨，领略柬菜的真滋味 FLAVOURS OF CAMBODIA Khmer cuisine’s appeal lies in its subtle layers
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16 WHAT’S ON Things to do this month 17 FOOD SNAPSHOT Tom yum cocktail 18 4 QUESTIONS WITH... Jia Jih Chai, MD of Airbnb Southeast Asia & India 20 TRAVEL SMART How to avoid being scammed 48 热门精选 买清迈手工雨伞、当达尔文原著 民或到吉隆坡尝日式点心，吃喝 玩乐处处有
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“Dramatically silhouetted against the vermilion landscape at dusk, a herder leads his cows home after a day of grazing in the fields. This is a typical scene in rural Cambodia where, based on the first-ever Agriculture Census done in 2014, there are an estimated 2.7 million cattle.� Nathan Horton
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Tunnels (Kitchener Drive, Darwin Waterfront; pictured bottom left) and relics, which reopened in 1992 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin. Photographs and interpretative boards deep in the bowels of the city recreate a time when Australia was under serious threat of invasion.
Closer to Jakarta than to Australia’s capital Canberra, the Northern Territory’s tropical city rolls to its own frangipani-infused rhythm WORDS FIONA HARPER
GO UNDERGROUND Following Japanese air raids during WWII that wiped out fuel oil storage tanks, labourers carved out tunnels beneath Stokes Hill for storing precious oil supplies – the longest tunnel stretched nearly 200m into the escarpment. Take a self-guided tour of these WWII
MONSTER ART On show at the Museum and Art Gallery Northern Territory until 14 February, the Monster Pop! exhibition (pictured bottom right) draws from the macabre and the ridiculous in popular Indonesian and Australian culture to highlight serious and sinister monstrosities. It delves into popular culture, exploring the connection with ancient traditions, iconography and fairy tales. MADE IN THE TERRITORY The Territory Made pop-up markets set up shop at the Darwin Botanic Gardens during the dry season (from April 2016), showing off an eclectic mix of locally made treasures. It promises to heighten the senses and feed the soul while helping over 100 local artisans show off their wares. SilkAir flies six times weekly between Singapore and Darwin
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nlike any other Australian city, Darwin’s distance from the rest of the country is one of its main attractions. Over 700,000 visitors last year thought so too. Beyond its shady CBD streets, Australia’s northern-most metropolis offers a rich flavour of the Top End life.
TRACE INDIGENOUS FOOTSTEPS Take a Pudakul Aboriginal Cultural Tour on Limilngan-Wulna land near the Adelaide River. Learn about bush tucker and medicines as well as traditional spear making and hunting – pudakul is the aboriginal name for the freshwater hibiscus tree used to make hunting spears – from an Aboriginal-owned and operated business.
CRUISE CORROBOREE Visit the Corroboree Billabong (90 minutes from the city) on the Mary River Wetlands, which lays claim to having the largest concentration of saltwater crocodiles in the world. Step aboard a Wetlands Cruise to view these predators in the wild from the safety of a purpose-built vessel. Birdlife also abounds – keep an eye out for longlegged jabirus, or majestic brolgas and their dancing courtship ritual.
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If you’ve resolved to be fitter this year, ditch your chair and opt for a standing desk instead. According to research, standing regularly helps reduce our risk of obesity,
diabetes, heart disease and an early death. Touting itself as “the world’s first standing smart workstation”, the Aspirus aims to make it easier for desk jockeys to make the switch. It can be used with any existing desk or surface and its userfriendly interface means you can control the height of your desk via its app or the button on the workstation without having to manually unscrew and adjust it. Other highlights include a sensor that tracks your sitting and standing time; a built-in laptop and mobile phone stand, as well as adjustable mounts. aspirus.co
MIND OVER MATTER
Meditation is as indispensable as Wifi in today’s overdrive lifestyle, and if you’re thinking of getting into it, check out Headspace. Targeted at busy urbanites, the hit meditation app makes it easy for beginners to immerse themselves in the programme with its free foundation Take10™ course, comprising 10 10-minute exercises that can be done anywhere. You can also subscribe to one of four packages, which includes a monthly and unlimited plan, track your progress and even buddy up with other users for motivational support. headspace.com
VIA TOKYO
Kuala Lumpur now has its very first Michelin-starred émigré. Jeff Ramsey, formerly of Tokyo’s celebrated Tapas Molecular Bar and winner of several sushirelated accolades, has set up Babe at the pool deck of Work@ Clearwater in Damansara Heights. The menu reflects Ramsey’s modernist approach, and features Japanese-accented tapas (or “japas” as he calls them), with highlights including aji nigiri smoked using 1,000-year-old cypress, charcoal-grilled Alaskan crab, and a lamb chop that touts itself as the world’s juiciest. instagram.com/babe_gastro 12 | SILKWINDS
OPEN TALK
FireChat, an iOS and Android app, lets users connect even without a mobile or Internet connection via Bluetooth. As long as they are within 210ft of each other, they can use the off-grid solution to exchange messages. And if there’s a crowd using the app, it lets users form a “daisy chain of smartphones”, so even those who are farther away can receive messages as long as they are part of the decentralised network.
When you’re a nation made up of natural atolls, the issue of climate change takes on greater significance since a slight increase in ocean temperatures can spell trouble for both the environment and local economy. At the Angsana Ihuru, guests who want to do their part to help conservation efforts in the Maldives can participate in its Citizen Scientist Programme to help record sightings of marine life. The data will be used by the resort’s conservation team, headed by renowned marine biologist Dr Steven Newman, to monitor the ocean’s health. angsana.com
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What would Andy Warhol think of Instagram were he alive today? Chances are, he would probably have been an early adopter if the polaroids he took of his celebrity friends are anything to go by. From 1958 till his death, he took scores of candid photos of his posse and surroundings, 30 of which will be on display at Andy Warhol: Social Circus. Held at Gillman Barracks, the exhibition is part of Singapore Art Week (16-29 January) and is the first time these polaroids from the 70s and 80s are being showcased together in Asia. Subjects include Warhol himself as well as such celebrities like Bianca Jagger (left), André Leon Talley, Diana Vreeland and Tina Chow. Admission is free. artweek.sg SILKAIR.COM | 13
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The best family vacations are the ones where there’s something for everyone. If you’re in Singapore during Chinese New Year next month, check out Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa’s Family Fun Package. Parents who want to have some time to take advantage of the discounts at the resort’s spa can enrol junior in the Toots Club, which includes complimentary activities and an hour’s worth of free playtime at the club’s signature giant tree-house slide. Everyone gets to enjoy free buffet breakfast and dinner at the Silver Shell Café and free entry to Sentosa Island along
with complimentary Sentosa Express tickets. You can also test your dexterity at the resort’s rock wall and Flying Trapeze – each room gets three free swings! shangri-la.com/singapore/ rasasentosaresort
A trip to Darwin and the Northern Territory isn’t just about getting rugged in the wilderness. Take it easy and soak in the city’s balmy weather and relaxed Top End lifestyle with a cruise along Darwin Harbour on one of two vessels operated by Darwin Harbour Cruises. You have the option of experiencing the Charles Darwin, a 25m tri-level catamaran or the Tumlaren, a 20m schooner, as you enjoy dinner that offers a taste of the territory using fresh local produce. See Darwin in a different light – don’t miss the sunset harbour cruise.darwinharbourcruises.com.au
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this bustling annual bazaar is a Lunar New Year staple for Medan’s Chinese community. For visitors, it’s a chance to indulge in festive delicacies, score a bargain and soak in the atmosphere as locals get ready to usher in the Year of the Monkey. fastlinkeventorganizer.com COIMBATORE
19 JAN Madurai Float Festival This prelude to the Tamil marriage season is a rare opportunity for visitors to take part in a centuries-old ritual that involves parading ornamented statues of the goddess Meenakshi and her consort through the city in a grand procession till they reach the Mariamman Teppakulam tank. incredibleindia.org
SINGAPORE
13-24 JAN M1 Singapore Fringe Festival This year’s theme Art and the Animal explores the complex relationship humans have with animals as well as our own primal behaviour. Showcasing 19 events, highlights include Human Bestiary, which explores humanity’s impact on the environment, and Railroad Songmaps, a multimedia installation that looks at the relationship between humans and birds. singaporefringe.com SINGAPORE
MANDALAY
8-17 JAN Ananda Pagoda Festival The largest pagoda festival of its kind in central and upper Myanmar, this event doubles up as a Buddhist festival as well as a carnival, attracting a procession of traditional bullock carts from around Bagan. Look out for the non-stop 16 | SILKWINDS
chanting of scriptures by 1,000 monks for three days straight, as well as comedy skits and performances by local entertainment troupes. myanmartourism.org CHIANG MAI
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Handmade Umbrellas and Handicrafts Festival The most famous export from the villages of Bo Sang and San
Kamphaeng takes centre stage this month with the return of this annual festival, which will see the streets decked out with colourful displays of Lanna-style umbrellas and lanterns. Check out umbrella-making demos, exhibitions and cultural performances. tourismthailand.org MEDAN
15-25 JAN Imlek Fair Taking place at the Central Business District at Polonia,
St Jerome’s Laneway Festival Indie music lovers unite! Laneway is back and it’s bringing with it its biggest lineup yet. Expect to see more than 20 international acts such as Scottish synthpop group Chvrches (above), American bassist Thundercat and British electro wunderkind East India Youth, rocking the crowds alongside local, regional and up-and-coming artists at The Meadow at Gardens By The Bay. lanewayfestival.com
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Be different this year and indulge in Chef David Myers’ Asia-inspired festive menus featuring produce from California. His six-course Chinese New Year menu priced at $88++ includes Yusheng, Abalone Casino, and Duck Confit Eggroll with Kumquat dip. Turn on the romance on Valentine’s Day with the four-course sharing menu for two at $188++, featuring a fresh Seafood Platter and end with the Strawberry Vanilla Cream Cake with Jasmine Ice Cream.
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Impress your date on Valentine’s Day with an indulgent set menu of Oscientra Caviar, Tuna Tartare, and Roasted Foie Gras, plus a glass of champagne and a box of assorted truffles for each couple.
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Take it from the Italians when it comes to love. On Valentine’s Day, treat your better half to a four-course sharing menu of oysters, Osteria’s famous handmade pastas, perfectly roasted Dutch Veal Chop, and more.
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On Valentine’s Day, treat your date to a romantic night out with an exquisite meal, cocktails on the outdoor terrace at Flight, and soak in the mesmerising view of the Singapore skyline.
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This Lunar New Year, make your reunion dinner an occasion to remember by adding db Bistro & Oyster Bar’s Signature Seafood Platter, Boston Lobster & Black Pepper Mee, and Roasted Stuffed Suckling Pig to your meal.
Have a big group and trying to please everyone’s palate? RISE Restaurant is your answer. Be greeted with a generous spread of international cuisine with festive dishes including Yu Sheng for the Lunar New Year.
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F No genteel Shirley Temple, this spicy aperitif is as complex as the famous dish after which it’s named WORDS LISA-ANN LEE
or a dish that is one of Thailand’s most famous culinary exports, tom yum goong’s origins remain a mystery. Some say an enterprising cook decided to take advantage of the abundance of freshwater prawns in the Chao Praya River (goong means prawn in Thai) and pair them with that trifecta of Thai herbs – lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves – to produce a heady, spicy broth that’s familiar today even to those who have never visited the country. For fans who cannot get enough of its complex bouquet of spicy and sour notes, the Banyan Tree Samui (99/9 Moo 4, Maret, Lamai Beach, Koh Samui) offers a refreshing crave-quencher: its signature tom yum cocktail (minus the shrimp), available at Saffron
and The Edge restaurants. Given its bold flavour profile, the cocktail stands on its own with equally robust dishes like spicy seafood or meat salads. How did the concept behind this somewhat peculiar concoction come about? Says Thaichatchawan Sanpoowa, bar & beverage manager, “It was inspired by our own herb garden – Thai herbs and spices add strong flavour dimensions – and we wanted to create an unusual drink that would make the senses come alive.”
DO IT YOURSELF Ingredients 45ml vodka 2 Tbsp brown sugar 2 pieces lemongrass stalk 1 lime wedge 2 slices galangal root 2 kaffir lime leaves 2 slices Thai red chilli 30ml fresh lime juice Instructions Muddle all the dry ingredients in a glass until the juices are extracted. Pour vodka and lime juice, and top with crushed ice. Stir all ingredients thoroughly. Add a stalk of lemongrass and a slice of red chilli for garnish and serve.
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With a presence in Southeast Asia since 2012, accommodation rental service Airbnb is making inroads in the region with unique stays. Jia Jih Chai, managing director of Southeast Asia & India, is all for keeping it real
This page, clockwise from top: Award-winning Villa Moon Shadow in Koh Samui offers to-die-for views; Airbnb MD of Southeast Asia & India, Jia Jih Chai; rent an 11-hectare villa on Lagen Island in El Nido, Philippines
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ant the ultimate beach villa escape, dreaming of a lush rainforest retreat, or fantasising about having an entire island to yourself? Yes, the stay options in Asia run the gamut. Where once couch-surfing
budget travellers lurked, now even business travellers are opting to rent a home for an experience that’s hard to beat. How is the company holding up in Asia? With a growth of 240 per cent outbound and 380 per cent inbound last year, Asia is our fastest growing region, and Singapore is our second biggest outbound travel market in Asia. We are present in all 11 countries that make up Southeast Asia, but Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam are our most popular destinations. Why choose Airbnb? We give our guests the opportunity to discover the heart and soul of a city in an authentic
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This page, from top: A heritage shophouse home in Penang; relax in hammocks at the Templer Park Rainforest Retreat in Rawang, Malaysia; an oceanfront villa with private beach in Phuket accommodates 12
way. People can book unusual spaces – from treehouses to yurts – from more than two million listings in over 190 countries and 34,000 cities. We have localised product features – in Thailand, apart from a Thai language version of our website and mobile app, we provide local bank transfers in Thai baht, so our hosts there receive payments faster and don’t have to pay fees. Also, in most cities, we offer free professional photography services, which provides hosts with verified photos of their property. This helps secure bookings quickly. What can we look forward to? We plan to increase the supply of accommodations, improve on customer service and offer more options to support our hosts. We
want every traveller to feel like they can belong anywhere and that we can support them. For example, you can stay connected to our localised platform on web, mobile or tablet, and even access it on the Apple watch.
privilege and a great learning experience. Since then, I’ve been back twice and I feel like part of the family now!
When you travel, do you opt for rentals too? Always! I’ve chalked up over 20 stays last year alone on Airbnb across Asia. A particularly memorable one was in Delhi, where I stayed in a home with three generations under one roof. They invited me to join a Hindu festival called Karva Chauth, where wives will fast for a day to wish for their husbands’ good health. It ends with rituals in the evening and a big family feast. I’d never experienced Indian culture so up close before – it was a SILKAIR.COM | 19
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Succumbing to a scam can ruin a holiday; it can even have a negative impact on the local community. Be aware of potential scenarios to avoid falling prey to common ploys WORDS JOHANNA READ
BE ALERT TO… Distraction scams and “helpful” strangers l A taxi driver in Vietnam drops
your money, then claims you gave him a 10,000 dong, not the 100,000 dong bill now under his seat.
l While chatting with you, the
cashier slips counterfeit bills into your change.
l A woman spills a drink on you,
and while sopping up the stain she grabs your smartphone.
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l A man steers you to a shop
where he says “you’ll get a great deal”. Instead you pay inflated prices – perhaps for fake products – and he gets a cut.
l A woman warns you about
pickpockets in the area. You pat your wallet, reassured it’s still there, unwittingly showing her partner in crime where you keep it.
l Your guide tells you the temple
is closed and offers to take you on a cheap tuk-tuk tour. Instead, he drives you to his friend’s shop.
l An agent tells you your hotel is
overbooked, then takes you to a “sister” hotel, which turns out to be more expensive or not nearly as nice as the one you booked.
WHAT TO DO
l Use the GPS in Google Maps in a
taxi or tuk-tuk so you know that you’re going in the direction you want. You don’t need a local SIM card or Wifi.
l Be firm and insist that your initial
hotel reservation is honoured – your original room is likely available. If not, find your own alternative.
l If you’re uncomfortable, simply
walk away. Your tout may harangue you for a block or so. Ignore him, and he will soon turn to easier targets.
l Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
You are more likely to pick a helpful citizen from a crowd than to choose someone with criminal intent.
l If your belongings have gone
missing, you could complain to the tourist police. However, little recourse is available if there is no clear evidence of a scam or theft.
“POOR KID” SCAMS What’s hard is turning a blind eye to a child who appears to be in need. But if a child asks you to buy something from or for him or her, most likely you’re both victims. Be wary when: l A cute kid – sometimes with a
“sibling” in his arms – asks you to buy milk for the baby.
l A child comes up to you and
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says, in remarkably good English, “I don’t want money mister, I need book for school. It costs only three dollars”.
The requests seem reasonable. You walk together to a shop, and make the purchase. The child beams thanks and you walk away feeling good. Here’s often the reality: as soon as you’re around the corner, the child returns to the store and sells the item back. The shopkeeper takes a cut, as does the cartel organising this scam all over town. The parents get just enough to encourage them to keep their child working instead of in school.
tourists are a lucrative source of handouts, education is not necessary and that begging is okay. In short, you could be trapping them in the cycle of poverty. l Do not engage with anyone
soliciting donations, visits to and volunteers for orphanages and schools. Not all of these institutions have the kids’ best interests at heart. Don’t make children tourist attractions.
If you do volunteer, choose your project carefully and volunteer for at least a few weeks. But remember that you could be taking a job away from a local.
BEST WAYS TO REACH OUT Use local resources. In Cambodia, ConCERT (concertcambodia. org) vets charities and advises the best ways to make your donation go furthest. Agencies like Friends-International (friends-international.org) match volunteers with the greatest needs. Your best bet is to donate through a registered charity in your home country, or give microloans through an organisation like Kiva (kiva.org). Bottom line: if you avoid being scammed yourself, eventually the scam business will be unsustainable.
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Crimson Sweetness
WITH ITS PROMISE OF BORDEAUX-QUALITY BLENDS, A LITTLE-KNOWN CHINESE VILLAGE LOOKS POISED TO PIN CHINA’S YUNNAN PROVINCE ON THE WORLD WINE MAP WORDS AND PHOTOS LEISA TYLER
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Opening spread: Women spreading compost on their gardens in Cizhong Facing page: Vines surrounding Cizhong Church Right: Xiao Yu Ying, a Naxi woman, in her family’s vineyard. Her four mu (0.66 acres) of land can fetch up to RMB18,000 a year from grapes, a 400 per cent increase from producing corn and wheat
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t was the year 1910 when French missionaries broke ground for a small stone church in Cizhong, a hamlet of whitewashed courtyard houses peering over an infant Lancang-Mekong River in the northern reaches of China’s Yunnan province. The French Mission had already been in Yunnan for decades, hoping to infiltrate the wilful Tibetan tribes of the north with Christian gospel. Enraged by the challenge to their faith, the Buddhist Lamas in the area initiated the Tibetan Rebellion in 1905, burning churches, beheading the congregations and forcing the missionaries south, deep into the Lancang-Mekong River Canyon and onto the relatively peaceful slopes of Cizhong at the foot of the Himalayas. Along with constructing the stone church with its towering ramparts and steeple-like bell tower, the missionaries planted Rose Honey, a wine grape that was brought to China in the mid-1800s to make altar wine, shortly before the Great French Wine Blight forced the extinction of this variety in Europe. Flushed with a purple hue and producing a crimson drop with a slightly sweet nose, Rose Honey thrived on Cizhong’s east-facing slopes, protected as it were from the fierce winds and weather of the Tibetan Plateau by the canyon’s
kilometre-high walls. Wine making was rudimentary; the grapes were harvested every September and the congregation would break the grapes’ skin between their fingers before burying them in clay amphorae, and wait for the grape juice to turn to wine. WINE RENAISSANCE A hundred years on, northwestern Yunnan has become the unlikely heart of a wine renaissance in China. Partly prompted by the aphorism, “the vines must suffer to make great wine”, and partly by the provincial government’s campaign to reinvent Deqin – the county to which Cizhong belongs – as the fictional Shangri-La described in James Hilton’s 1933 novel Lost Horizon, the wine business is booming in these
parts. From the barren terraces carved into the slopes below the Mingyong glacier of Meili Snow Mountain, to the arid, moonscape setting of the Tibetan village of Benzilan and the forested valleys of Tacheng, where the endangered golden monkey lives, the ethnic Tibetan and Naxi farmers of northwestern Yunnan have been turning in their traditional crops of wheat, corn and barley to grow vines. Up until now, China’s wine market has been dominated by government-sponsored wineries Shangri-La and Sunspirit, both of which produce table reds for the domestic market. But with French luxury wine behemoth Moët Hennessy now tending 30 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes SILKAIR.COM | 25
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“Deqin’s wine industry is taking a giant leap towards becoming a serious player on the world wine stage”
in four remote Yunnan villages in hopes of making a “Bordeaux blend” for an international market, Deqin’s wine industry is taking a giant leap towards becoming a serious player on the global wine stage. Moët Hennessy – owner and producer of Dom Perignon champagne and Premium Cru Supérieur sweet wine Château d’Yquem – spent four years scouring China for the perfect terroir to grow Bordeaux wine grapes. Although the hamlet of Adong, which sits at around 2,500m in altitude, is over 2,000m higher than southern France’s famous wine-growing region, Moët Hennessy believes they have found an almost identical climate here, with low rainfall, spectacularly cold winters and sun-filled summers. “This is a dream project for any vigneron,” says Aurelie Badel from Moët Hennessy. “Deqin has fantastic potential for wine. Plus there is a rich Tibetan culture, breath-taking landscapes and a traditionally organic and handtended outlook to farming”. Moët Hennessy is planning to release its first vintage, called Ao Yun (literally “flying above the clouds”) by early this year. They 26 | SILKWINDS
are also hard at work putting the finishing touches onto a traditional rammed-earth visitor’s centre, hoping to lure tourists to this far-flung corner of the earth. PATH LESS TRAVELLED Both Adong and Cizhong sit inside the Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan’s World Heritage zone – a mammoth 1.7-million-hectare swathe of land where the Jinsha (Yangtze), Nujiang (Salween) and Lancang (Mekong) rivers simultaneously tumble off the Tibetan Plateau, sometimes
within 30km of each other. The landscape is staggeringly beautiful here, but the northern reaches of Yunnan have never really fallen on the tourist radar. The residents of Cizhong are hoping the new wine boom will bring visitors their way. Songstam, a small luxury boutique hotel brand, opened a stone and wood lodge in the village last year and several guest houses are under construction. Most tourists come to walk through the old church, where a jovial priest holds mass three
Above: Local wine produced by the Lui family Facing page: Mass is held twice weekly for local Christians. Cizhong has a population of about 500
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times a week. Others come to try Cizhong’s wine, much of which is produced from cuttings of the Rose Honey vines planted in 1910. Lui Wan Zhen, a Christian of the Naxi ethnic group, learned winemaking from his grandmother, who picked up the skill from Cizhong’s last French Mission before they left in 1949 on the eve of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. After plucking the crimson fruit from the thick, blackened trunks of vines surrounding the old stone church, Lui stores the
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wine in clay pots for up to 10 years. It’s a simple process that produces a dark cherry wine with a plush blackberry nose. At a glance, these are characteristics of a great drop, but the wine has sadly oxidised. Still, it’s not hard to see how far the wine could go with more sturdy equipment and a professional touch. Bordeaux may be halfway around the globe from Yunnan,
but sitting on the steps of the Cizhong Catholic Church with a glass of Lui’s red, surrounded by century-old vines and further afield, hectares of newly planted vines, I realise a little piece of the French city is flourishing in China. SilkAir flies three times weekly between Singapore and Kunming
Clockwise from top: Vineyards and villages cling to the steep slopes of the Lancang-Mekong River valley; blessing cards in the Cizhong Church; Father Yeoh is a missionary from Beijing
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UNFAZED BY A WANING GLOBAL ECONOMY, GOLF CONTINUES TO GROW IN ASIA. FROM CHINA AND THAILAND TO CAMBODIA, NEW COURSES HAVE SPRUNG AND OTHERS REBOOTED TO WOO GOLFERS. PETER ELLEGARD PROFILES SOME NOTABLE NEWCOMERS AND REVITALISED GREENS SILKAIR.COM | 31
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PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA Garden City Golf Club Cambodia is growing fast as a golf destination. Just 15km from downtown Phnom Penh, Garden City Golf Club is a world away from the bustle of the city, providing golfers a stern challenge on its 7,300-yard, par72 course spread over 240 acres of what was once flat fields. The course challenges golfers of all levels and features water hazards on most holes while its two longest par-5 holes are over 600 yards, the 17th stretching to 661 yards. A 250-room hotel opening early this year will allow golfers to stay on-site. gardencityclub.com SHENZHEN, CHINA Rose-Poulter Course, Mission Hills Shenzhen Ryder Cup teammates Justin Rose and Ian Poulter collaborated for the first time on a design project when they redesigned the former Duval Course at the sprawling Mission Hills Shenzhen resort. The largest golf club in the world, spanning both Shenzhen and neighbouring Dongguan, it features 12 courses by some of the leading names in golf. The latest addition was designed with match play in mind, with risk and reward opportunities enticing players to take chances. Fittingly, it 32 | SILKWINDS
opened in October 2014 with a match play contest between the two young English lions – Rose beat Poulter and won a luxury apartment overlooking the course, which has been given a more natural and flowing feel than before. The 139 bunkers have been realigned to transition into the native vegetation. Mission Hills Shenzhen also includes five-star hotels, spas and extensive leisure facilities. missionhillschina.com KUNMING, CHINA Stoneforest International Country Club Opened in 2010, the three courses that make up the Stoneforest International Country Club are routed through some of the most unusual landscape of any course anywhere in the world. The club lies some 80km from Kunming, capital of Yunnan province, and next to the renowned Stone Forest Geopark, named for the limestone karst rock formations soaring up out of the ground and resembling a forest of stone. The formations line fairways and greens of the three courses, notably on Leaders’ Peak, which is for members only. The Masters’ Resort – an international championship-level course – and the Yufeng Ridge course are open to visitors. All three courses are by
Soaring limestone karst formations line the fairways and greens of Stoneforest International Country Club
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Right: Nirwana Bali Golf Club’s 7th hole with Tanah Lot in the backdrop at sunset Bottom: Sir Nick Faldo at Laguna Lang Co Golf Club
American architect Brian Curley, of top design company Schmidt-Curley, and each one exceeds 7,000 yards. stoneforestgolf.com
An 18-month complete redesign by leading design firm Nelson & Howarth has resulted in arguably Bali’s finest golf course. Reopened in March 2014, it takes golfers through lush, hilly tropical forest and landscaped coconut groves, with some holes serving up scenic views of Mount Agung and the Indian Ocean. The star hole is the 17th, a par-3 that mimics the 17th at Florida’s TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course – host of the Players’ Championship
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– with its devilish island green. Bali also offers another couple of stunners worth playing. Bali Handara Golf & Country Club nestles in the crater of a dormant volcano in the island’s central highlands, the forested crater walls rising up dramatically behind it. The Greg Normandesigned Nirwana Bali Golf Club has eight holes carved from terraced rice paddies and five holes by the Indian Ocean – among them the signature par-3 7th hole, overlooking the
breathtaking Tanah Lot temple. Be quick if you want to play it, though – the course and adjacent hotel have been bought by mogul Donald Trump, who plans to revamp both to debut in 2018. balinationalgolf.com; balihandaracountryclub.com; nirwanabaligolf.com DANANG, VIETNAM Laguna Lang Co Golf Club Designed by six-time Major champion Sir Nick Faldo and officially opened by him in March 2013, Laguna Lang Co’s arrival has helped establish Vietnam’s central coast as the country’s prime golf destination, joining designs by Greg Norman and Colin Montgomerie and prompting golfers to refer to the Danang area as Golf Coast Vietnam. Part of the integrated Laguna Lang Co resort complex that includes two luxury hotels, it is situated between a long, sweeping beach and jungle-clad mountains north of Danang. Measuring 7,000 yards, it meanders through six environments: rice paddy fields, the beach, a river, jungle, sand “blow-outs” and rock outcrops. Rocks are the defining feature of Sir Nick’s favourite hole, the par-3
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BALI, INDONESIA Bali National Golf Club
LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA The Els Club Teluk Datai South African golf legend Ernie Els redesigned the former Datai Bay Golf Club to create a masterpiece that was named World’s Best New Course in the inaugural World Golf Awards in November 2014 soon after opening. The 6,750yard championship course winds through centuries-old rainforest towards the turquoise Andaman Sea on Langkawi’s northwest coast, boasting five seafront holes and stunning views over the nearby Mat Cincang mountain range. Recently named Best Course
in Asia in the 2015 World Golf Awards, the Els Club Teluk Datai is the first of three clubs that will comprise the Els Club Malaysia – the others being the 27-hole Els Club Desaru Coast and the 18-hole Els Club Desaru Valley. Situated in the southern state of Johor, both are due to open later this year. The visually spectacular Teluk Datai course is also a treat for wildlife lovers: the par-4 9th hole is home to a resident troop of macaques, and you may encounter black-and-white-faced dusky leaf monkeys observing your game at the par-4 11th hole. holeelsclubmalaysia.com
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Right: A series of deep, contoured bunkers challenge your game Bottom: Lagoons skirt many holes at the Laguna Phuket Golf Club, demanding precision playing
11th hole, which was discovered when the jungle was being cleared. Other notable elements: raised greens with severe slopes and a series of mounds on the par3 5th hole mirroring the mountain peak behind the green. lagunalangco.com CHIANG MAI, THAILAND Chiangmai Highlands Golf Club
holes and, like them, feature deep, contoured bunkers that penalise errant play as well as firm and fast greens that slope away from fairways. Chiang Mai is one of Thailand’s main golf hubs, offering more than a dozen courses around the historic city. Notably, it was
named 2016 Asia & Australia Golf Destination of the Year in the prestigious IAGTO Awards, the Oscars of golf tourism. chiangmaihighlands.com PHUKET, THAILAND Laguna Phuket Golf Club Laguna Phuket’s golf course reopened in January 2015 after a makeover by architect Paul Jansen, a protégé of Sir Nick Faldo, 23 years after it first welcomed golfers. The course lies at the heart of the Laguna Phuket resort, comprising seven hotels on Bang Tao beach, just 30 minutes from Phuket’s airport. Although short at about 6,700 yards from the back tees, the course demands precision when playing it, thanks to the numerous lagoons skirting many of the holes. The course features gentlyundulating fairways set against a beautiful backdrop of mountains and the nearby sea. lagunaphuketgolf.com SilkAir flies to Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand. For flight frequencies, see SilkAir Postcards on page 57
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CHIANGMAI HIGHLANDS GOLF AND SPA RESORT
With its fairways set in foothills and around lakes to combine visual splendour with the need for careful course management, Chiangmai Highlands Golf Club’s original 18 holes – designed by Schmidt-Curley and opened in late 2005 – are a joy to play. In 2015, they were joined by a further nine holes, giving three possible 18-hole combinations. The additional nine match the high standards of the original
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SOMETIMES IT’S NOT SIMPLY ABOUT THE DESTINATION. IT’S ABOUT WHO YOU MEET ALONG THE WAY, AND NOWHERE IS THIS MORE EVIDENT THAN IN ASIA, WHERE COLOURFUL TRIBAL GROUPS EMBODY THE REGION’S MELTING POT OF TRADITION AND CULTURE WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY KIMBERLEY COOLE
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Opening spread: A beaming Lisu hilltribe girl in Chiang Mai, Thailand This page: A woman deftly balances straw on her head near Inle Lake, Myanmar Facing page, clockwise from top left: A holy man resting before his climb to the golden rock at Mount Kyaiktiyo in Kinpun, Myanmar; a girl from India’s Paraja tribe wears traditional piercings; a Black Hmong woman in eye-catching attire and headdress at a market in north Vietnam; clutching a stack of sticks on her head, a child poses for the camera
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Facing page, clockwise from top left: Young children looking out on the world from their home; a Bonda tribal woman, her neck clad in layers of rings, at a weekly Thursday market near Odisha, India; a golden wedding ring is pierced through a Meghwal bride’s nose; Vietnamese Ha Nhi female wears her hair styled into a distinctive large plait Above: A man in traditional costume during the annual Ladakh Festival in north India SILKAIR.COM | 43
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Big, bouffant-style hair is one of the hallmarks of the women in Vietnam’s Red Hmong tribe SilkAir flies to Thailand, Myanmar, India and Vietnam. For flight frequencies, see SilkAir Postcards on page 57
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柬埔寨之味
柬埔寨菜在东南亚美食中 仿如隐藏的明珠，在邻近国 家的耀目光芒中黯然失色。 其实柬国佳肴平实中见真 章，讲究味道调和，与暹粒 享誉盛誉的文化遗产互相 辉映 文 黎有玲
柬
埔寨菜可能是亚洲菜式中 最备受忽视的美食，无论 名气及普及度均比不上邻 近的泰国和越南，默默地隐藏实力。 高棉菜与前两者固然有不少共通之 处，如三地也善用香料调味，菜式香 辣惹味，但柬国菜辣味较泰越为淡，
却带点咸香。加上位处湄公河和暹 粒洞里萨湖，水产丰富，因此喜以淡 水鱼入馔，形成独具一格的风味。 柬国本色 柬埔寨属于亚热带气候，天气酷热， 因此当地人爱吃带辣的食物，喜欢
在菜肴中加入大量辣椒、葱、蒜、姜 和鱼露等具刺激作用的食材调味， 可解湿热，令精神焕发。 此外，他们亦偏好微酸的口味。不 少家庭菜及餐厅都有炮煮柬式酸汤， 随喜好再加入牛肉、猪肉、鸡肉或鱼， 佐以大量酸菜及柠檬叶等香料，香中 带酸的味道清新细腻，在溽暑里诱发 味蕾，生津醒胃，令人食欲大增。 地道点“酱”录 品尝柬埔寨菜时，只要细心品味 就会发现在色香味俱佳的美食中， 蕴藏了两种只此一家的独有调味 佐料。 首先扑鼻而来的是咸中带香的 prahok。把新鲜淡水鱼晒干后，拆肉 捣碎，再加上盐腌制成鱼酱，与广 东人的咸鱼相若，更有“柬埔寨起 司”的称号，可说是菜肴中的精华所 在。Prahok既可用作调味蒸炒煮炸， 如伴椰奶炒猪肉，或加入汤料提鲜， 甚至是拌饭或米粥同吃，都有画龙 点睛的效果。
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ENGLISH TRANSLATION: JOYCE ONG Y.T.; GETTY IMAGES; CUISINE WAT DAMNAK
FLAVOURS OF CAMBODIA
另一种柬埔寨地道佐料kapi与 prahok有异曲同工之妙，以鲜虾腌制 而成的虾酱，味道较prahok更香浓惹
传的菜式，以百分百的柬埔寨之味 感动老饕。
味，是传统菜式中不可或缺的调味， 简单如虾酱炒肉，令人越吃越爱。
进军美食厨房 想真正体验高棉菜的味道，何不亲 自下厨，领略个中风味？开业才一年 多的Mahob (mahobkhmer.com) 提供 一天的厨艺课程，由入厨经验丰富 的主厨Sothea Seng带领，先到旧街 市搜罗当天合适的地道食材。虽然 街市较脏乱简陋，但在狭小的通道 中摆放各式各样的时令蔬菜和淡水 鱼，不但选择繁多，更活现了当地的 饮食文化。 Sothea主厨会教授烹调三道主 菜及甜品，着重以本地的食材如番 茄、南部著名特产黑胡椒、棕榈糖 等，示范香茅虾、苦瓜鱼丸汤、柬埔 寨牛肉等特色菜。学生们从学习熬 煮酱汁开始，到亲自烹调各式菜肴， 将乐在其中，真正“品味”柬埔寨。
坚持本土情怀 柬埔寨曾是法国的殖民地，佳肴难 免带点法式风情，不少法国厨师亦乐 于在柬国落地生根，呈奉地道的柬 埔寨风味。 今年入选英国著名饮食杂志 《Restaurant》“亚洲最佳五十 餐厅”的 Cuisine Wat Damnak (cuisinewatdamnak.com), 其来自法 国的主厨Joannès Rivière已移居暹粒 十多载，对柬埔寨传统美食怀着无 比的热情。他坚持以本地食材入馔， 配合精湛的法国烹调方式，完美演 绎了柬埔寨菜的传统特色。 餐厅所采用的香料、食材和肉类 均来自后园的自家栽种及周遭的畜 牧农场，确保以最地道的元素烹调 最正宗的味道，当中更不乏已经失
上：高棉式蒸鱼； 吴哥古迹中最著 名的吴哥窟；暹粒 一年四季盛产新 鲜蔬菜水果 左页：东南亚最大 的淡水湖洞里萨 湖富饶淡水鱼类， 多数居民以渔业 为生；Cuisine Wat Damnak的经典菜 色之一
Often overlooked in favour of Thai or Vietnamese food, Khmer cuisine appeals with subtly distinct flavours that grow on you. Cambodians have perfected the art of creating harmony in taste in their cooking, wielding fish sauce and a variety of spices as expertly as their closest Southeast Asian neighbours. But the twist in Khmer cooking often comes from the generous use of savoury fermented pastes such as prahok, a pungent fish paste sometimes called “Cambodian cheese”. Prahok can be eaten plain with rice or porridge or added to a stir-fry or soup, such as the ubiquitous samlor machu (‘sour soup’), to enliven the taste. When you’re in Siem Reap, be sure to visit Cuisine Wat Damnak, which made British magazine Restaurant’s list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2015. Chef Joannès Rivière’s uses native ingredients, either grown on-site or sourced locally, to create delightful dishes (above) that marry French culinary techniques and authentic Cambodian flavours. If you’d like a more hands-on experience of Khmer cuisine, sign up for a cooking class at Mahob. Every class begins at a bustling local market where Chef Sothea Seng will guide you in selecting some of the freshest ingredients Siem Reap has to offer, before you head back to Mahob to learn to whip up three delicious Khmer dishes and a dessert. SilkAir flies 11 times weekly between Singapore and Siem Reap
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居遥远的北领地，虽与 澳大利亚其他城市相隔甚 远，但这却是它吸引访客的主要特 点之一。
隧道探险 第二大战，日军摧毁燃油储存缸。于 是，劳役在丝托克诗山 (Stokes Hill) 地底挖隧道，储存宝贵燃油，最长的 隧道达200米。如今，您可穿梭于这 些二战隧道间，通过沿道的历史照 片和生动说明板，感受澳大利亚当 年险遭侵略的危机。 做一日原著民 Pudakul原著民文化之行 (Pudakul Aboriginal Cultural Tour) 让您体验
怪艺术展 综合印尼和澳大利亚文化恐怖、荒 谬的元素，艺术家呈现出邪恶又令 人深思的作品。独具一格的Monster Pop!展在北领地博物馆和美术馆
五彩的兰纳风格雨伞 和灯笼是Bo Sang和 San Kamphaeng最有名的 出口品。节日之际，大街 小巷都以这些耀眼精品 点缀。雨伞制作示范、展 览和文艺表演等也可为 您的泰国旅程增添几许 人文色彩。
(Museum and Art Gallery Northern Territory) 展出至2月14日。
本土风 想买本土制作的纪念品，到达尔文 植物园的本土制造快闪市场 (Territory Made pop-up markets) 走 一趟，肯定能收罗到心仪的精品。
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胜安航空每星期6次从新加坡 飞往达尔文
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吉隆坡迎来第一名米其林移居者 —— Jeff Ramsey 厨师。他曾屡次获 得与寿司相关的嘉许，也是东京名店 Tapas Molecular Bar (西班牙小吃分子 料理酒吧)的镇店之宝。如今，他在吉 隆坡高级住宅区Damansara Heights的 Work@Clearwater创办Babe, 以招牌现代烹饪手法，继续 风靡饕客。菜单以日式开胃小吃为主，必尝美食包括千年 柏烟熏aji nigiri寿司、炭烤阿拉斯加螃蟹和多汁羊排。 Instagram.com/babe_gastro
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PUDAKUL ABORIGINAL CULTURAL TOUR
位
手工雨伞 和工艺品节
原著民生活。跟着这家由原著民所 有和经营的探险业者，寻觅丛林美 食药物、制造传统枪矛和学习狩猎 等原著民生活智慧和技能。
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
50 SILKAIR EXPERIENCE 52 NEWS FROM THE DECK 54 OFFICES 55 FLEET & FLIGHT TIMES 56 ROUTE MAP 57 POSTCARDS 64 SILKAIR STUDIO Stream movies, TV shows and music onboard
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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
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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 76 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 or 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, blankets, amenity kits to sockettes. For little ones, we have a variety of toys such as plushies and SpongeBob SquarePants board game kit to entertain them throughout the flight. Please ask our cabin crew.
ENTERTAINMENT
With our compliments, enjoy SilkAir Studio (pictured above), our new wireless inflight entertainment system. Complementing our existing overhead drop-down screens, you can watch up to 20 Hollywood and
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.
international movies, and 26 TV programmes, and listen to 100 chart-topping music albums via wireless streaming directly onto your personal mobile devices. For flights above 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 on SilkAir. The more frequently you fly on 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 found in your seat pocket, or pre-order products from SilkAir’s SkyShop online at silkairdutyfree.com and have them delivered on your next SilkAir flight. SILKAIR.COM | 51
SILKAIR NEWS FROM THE DECK
Cairns
SEE KOTA KINABALU
What’s Kota Kinabalu’s best-kept secret? Drive to Kota Belud, an hour away from Kota Kinabalu, and take a speedboat to Mantanani islands. The waters surrounding these islands are good for snorkelling as they are home to colourful marine life such as bluespotted stingray and marbled stingray. Any great eats? Try tuaran mee, a local dish made of yellow egg noodles with vegetables and chun kien (egg rolls). Shopping tips? If you’re in the city on a Sunday, visit Gaya Street market. Open from 6.30am till 1pm, it has everything from fresh produce and dried fish to colourful sarongs and handicrafts.
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SilkAir has adopted Child’s Dream Foundation as its official charity partner under a three-year Memorandum of Understanding, signed on 20 January 2015 at the foundation’s headquarters in Chiang Mai. Child’s Dream is a nonprofit organisation committed to helping marginalised kids and youth in the Greater Mekong Subregion, which covers Myanmar, Laos, Thailand
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and Cambodia. Established in 2003, the foundation 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 basic education, setting up of youth employment centres, and provision of high school and university scholarships. Commenting on the partnership, SilkAir Chief Executive Leslie Thng says: “It has always been SilkAir’s goal to reach out to the communities in the Southeast Asian destinations we serve, and we are thrilled to support Child’s Dream’s good work.” childsdream.org
To save time and money and give you a smoother check-in experience, SilkAir passengers can now enjoy a 20 per cent discount with pre-purchase of excess baggage allowance online. All passengers with a SilkAir-issued ticket can pre-purchase blocks of 5kg, with a maximum 100kg per passenger, on all flights operated by SilkAir at least 48 hours before departure. Simply log in to Manage Bookings on the SilkAir website to make the purchase. This offer is currently not available for flights departing from India and Myanmar. silkair.com
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with Lucky Santangela Catherine James, senior flight stewardess
Milestones 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 1994 February New Balenciaga-designed cabin crew uniform is revealed
Join the SilkAir-MasterCard Priceless Rewards lucky draw From now till 31 March 2016, SilkAir has partnered with MasterCard and Resorts World Sentosa to present the exciting Priceless Rewards monthly lucky draw. Passengers who have flown or will fly with SilkAir for flights departing from Singapore, and purchased their tickets using MasterCard from 1 November 2015 till 31 March 2016 are eligible for the lucky draws. The monthly winners will receive the
AWARDS & ACCOLADES 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,
Singapore Package, which includes a two-night stay at the Ocean Suite that has an underwater view of more than 40,000 marine life; a VIP tour of Universal Studios Singapore for two adults and two children; and one-day admission passes to the S.E.A Aquarium and Adventure Cove Waterpark for two adults and two children. Only passengers with SilkAir ticket numbers that start with “629” are eligible. To enter the lucky draw, visit silkair.com
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
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
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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 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: 1310 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 96 4993 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 1, New World International Trade Tower, 568 Jianshe
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MUST EXPERIENCE: SEMARANG Try local delicacies such as lumpia (spring rolls with bamboo shoots, dried shrimp, chicken or prawns) and bandeng presto (smoked milkfish). For a thrill, visit Lawang Sewu, a colonial building said to be haunted. If you love the sun and sea, head to Karimunjawa, a marine park off the northern coast of Java, which has pristine beaches.
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
Isyana Dhianingtyas SilkAir Customer Service Officer
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) 229 A, 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, Lt2, Suite #207, Jalan Asia Afrika 141-149, Bandung 40112 Tel: +62 22 424 1251/2 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 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 Jalan Kapt. A. Rivai 6193 Palembang 30129 Tel: +62 711 35 6473/537
PENANG (PEN) Suite 12-08, 12th Floor MWE Plaza, No 8 Lebuh Farquhar, 10200 Penang Tel: +60 4 263 3201
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) Menara Mandiri, 10th Floor, Plaza Tunjungan 2, Jalan Basuki Rahmat 8-12, Surabaya 60261 Tel: +62 31 531 9215/16 YOGYAKARTA (JOG) Royal Ambarrukmo Hotel, Arcade 8-9, Jalan Laksda Adisucipto 81, Yogyakarta 55281 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, 93100 Kuching Tel: +60 82 25 6772/3 LANGKAWI (LGK) Langkawi International Airport, Mezzanine Floor, 2nd Level, Padang Mat Sirat 07000 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, J P 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 8 months. We currently operate 29 aircraft, comprising 11 Airbus A320-200, 4 Airbus A319-100 and 14 Boeing B737-800 aircraft
Boeing 737-800 NO OF AIRCRAFT 14 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
MALDIVES Male
4:35hrs
2km
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
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SILKAIR ROUTE MAP
Flights operated by SilkAir SilkAir and Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines
Chongqing Kunming New Delhi
Guangzhou
Kathmandu INDIA
Mumbai Hyderabad
Kolkata Visakhapatnam
Bangalore Chennai Coimbatore Kochi Thiruvananthapuram
Changsha
CHINA
NEPAL
Shenzhen
Ahmedabad Mandalay MYANMAR
Yangon
Shanghai
Wuhan
Chengdu
Xiamen
Hong Kong
Hanoi 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
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POSTCARDS A quick guide to our 49 destinations
SILKAIR RECOMMENDS
The lively Maldivian capital is your gateway to an idyllic holiday
Dive 45ft into the deep blue to see vibrant corals and sea creatures from a submarine. Whale Submarine offers underwater excursions to experience Maldives’ marine wonders without getting wet. DO
Shops along the street of Chaandanee Magu offer souvenirs created by local craftsmen, including the popular Maldivian reed mats and miniature dhonis (Maldivian sailboats). SHOP
Discover some of Malé’s SEE best sights on a tour with Secret Paradise. Wander through the Presidential Palace and local
markets, before crossing the water to Villingili for tea with hedika (traditional sweet and savoury snacks). Hop on a seaplane to Rangali island for an incredible dining experience at Ithaa Undersea Restaurant – located nearly five metres underwater and topped with a glass roof. Feast your eyes on the technicolour marine life while dining on fusion dishes. EAT
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Siem Reap
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 breath-taking 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 6 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun) Climate Rainy (Nov-May), dry (May-Oct) CAMBODIA PHNOM PENH Stop by the grand Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda within the 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 21 flights weekly from Singapore Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct) 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) CHINA CHANGSHA Surrounded by three rivers, the capital of Hunan 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 3 flights weekly from Singapore (Tue, Thu and Sat) Climate Spring (Mar-May), summer (Jun-Sep), autumn (Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb)
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Cairns CHENGDU Stroll along the city’s old bridge, which, when lit, is stunning by night. The capital of Sichuan province also houses the giant panda breeding and research centre, and serves as the gateway to Mount Emei, one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains. Frequency 10 flights weekly from Singapore Climate Spring (Mar-May), summer (Jun-Sep), autumn (Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb)
Changsha
CHONGQING 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) 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 3 flights weekly from Singapore (Tue, Thu and Sun) Climate Spring (Mar-May), summer (Jun-Sep), autumn (Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb) SHENZHEN This city in the Pearl River Delta region in southern China has something for everyone, from shopping, dining, 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)
WUHAN With a history spanning more than 3,500 years, Wuhan offers plenty of sights and experiences for history lovers. Visit Hubei Provincial Museum and marvel at its more than 140,000 artefacts, including ancient weapons and musical instruments. Frequency Daily flights from Singapore Climate Spring (Mar-May), summer (Jun-Sep), autumn (OctNov), 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)
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Coimbatore
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Chongqing INDIA BANGALORE While it may be known as India’s Silicon Valley, Bangalore 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, Wed, 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, Chennai offers diverse attractions, from classical dance shows to its famed Marina Beach. Frequency 4 flights weekly from Singapore (Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun) Climate Summer (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct), winter (Nov-Feb)
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 (Wed, Thu, 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)
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SILKAIR POSTCARDS KOCHI This seaport town has a slew of activities for nature and culture lovers. Learn about the cheena vala or Chinese fishing nets unique to the area, explore Portuguesebuilt 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)
Bandung
KOLKATA Ethnically and religiously diverse, the capital of West Bengal boasts an established tradition in the arts. Another must-experience is riding the city’s hand-pulled rickshaws. Frequency 4 flights weekly from Singapore (Tue, Wed, 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 6 flights weekly from Singapore (Tue, Wed, 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)
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Denpasar
INDONESIA BALIKPAPAN This seaport city 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, Wed, Fri and Sat) Climate Rainy (Oct-May), dry (Jun-Sep) BANDUNG A green enclave, Bandung bears traces of its colonial past, like tea plantations opened by the Dutch in the mid-19th century. It’s also known for its stunning landscapes, like the crater lake Kawah Putih. Frequency 5 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Thu, Fri , Sat and Sun) Climate Rainy (Oct-May), dry (Jun-Sep)
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Yogyakarta DENPASAR Denpasar is the capital of Bali, dubbed the Island of the Gods and is 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 3 flights weekly from Singapore (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 3 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Wed and Sat) Climate Rainy (Oct-May), dry (Jun-Sep)
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Semarang
Surabaya 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 3 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Wed and Sat) Climate Rainy (Oct-May), dry (Jun-Sep)
MEDAN Home to the picturesque Lake Toba, the world’s largest volcanic lake, Medan 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)
Makassar
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 4 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Wed, Thu and Sat) Climate Rainy (Oct-May), dry (Jun-Sep)
YOGYAKARTA This Central 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 4 flights weekly from Singapore (Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun) 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)
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)
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 3 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Wed and Fri) Climate Rainy (Oct-May), dry (Jun-Sep)
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)
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)
KUCHING Explore Kuching’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 giant Rafflesia blooms. Frequency 4 flights weekly from Singapore (Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun) Climate Rainy (Nov-Feb), dry (Mar-Oct)
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Cebu Kathmandu 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 Explore 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 32 flights weekly from Singapore Climate Rainy (May-Sep), dry (Oct-Apr) MALDIVES MALÉ The Maldives charms with plenty of opportunities for snorkelling, diving, and simply having fun in the sun. If you don’t feel like getting wet, hop aboard a passenger submarine that can go as deep as 40m. Frequency 4 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu) Climate Dry (Jan-Mar), rainy (May-Nov) 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)
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Langkawi 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) 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)
Kalibo
PHILIPPINES CEBU This tropical paradise is known as the Island of Festivals for its many colourful annual celebrations. But it is probably best known for its spectacular dive spots with pristine marine life. Frequency 12 flights weekly from Singapore Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct) DAVAO Whet your appetite for nature and adventure in Davao, home to attractions like Eden Nature Park, Philippine Eagle Nature Centre and immaculate forests and trails perfect for hiking and biking. Frequency 9 flights weekly from Singapore Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct)
KALIBO Besides being the gateway to the stunning 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 3 flights weekly from Singapore (Tue, Thu and Sun) Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct)
SINGAPORE A cosmopolitan island city, Singapore draws you in with its myriad cultural sights, shopping malls, 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)
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Phuket
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)
Hanoi 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, papaya salad and sai oua sausages. Frequency Daily flights from Singapore Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot (Mar-Jun), rainy (Jul-Oct)
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, with its White Buddha with 18 hands. Frequency 12 flights weekly 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)
VIETNAM DANANG Vietnam’s fourth largest city boasts old-world charm and attractions like stunning 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 Scenic and peaceful, 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 4 flights weekly from Singapore (Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun) Climate Rainy (May-Sep), dry (Oct-Apr)
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HOLLYWOOD MOVIES
Shaun The Sheep FAMILY/ANIMATION Director: Mark Burton, Richard Starzak; Starring: Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Omid Djalili PG 81 mins
Magic in the Moonlight COMEDY/ROMANCE Director: Woody Allen; Starring: Colin Firth, Emma Stone, Marcia Gay Harden PG-13 98 mins
Shaun gets more action than he bargained for when he takes the day off to have some fun. It’s up to Shaun to return everyone home safely after a mix up with the farmer, a caravan and an extremely steep hill unexpectedly leads them all to the Big City.
Stanley is a magician devoted to uncovering swindles. Planning to expose acclaimed spiritualist Sophie as a fake, he begins to wonder whether she may be the real deal. Best Man Down
INTERNATIONAL MOVIES Time is Money 十万火急
Best Man Down Director: Ted Koland; Starring: Justin Long, Jess Weixler, Tyler Labine PG-13 86 mins DRAMA/COMEDY
When their obnoxious best man, Lumpy, unexpectedly dies at their wedding, Kristen and Scott are forced to cancel their honeymoon and fly home to arrange his funeral. Getting Lumpy’s body home is just the start of an adventure that leads them to question who the real Lumpy was. Joe DRAMA Director: David Gordon Green; Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tye Sheridan, Gary Poulter R 103 mins
COMEDY Director: Chin-Jung Kang; Starring: Chin-Jung Kang, Ng Man-Tat, Mark Lee PG 92 mins
Million Dollar Baby DRAMA Director: Clint Eastwood; Starring: Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman PG-13 132 mins
Maggie seeks the help of the gruff and reluctant trainer, Frankie Dunn to help her become a professional boxer. Painfully estranged from his daughter, Frankie is unwilling to let anyone get close to him until Maggie walks into his life.
20 Once Again
An ex-con becomes an improbable role model after happening upon a 15-yearold boy. He must then decide between absolution and defeat.
Government recruits Machete for his most dangerous mission yet. He must fight his way through Mexico and put an end to the plot.
Machete Kills Director: Robert Rodriguez; Starring: Danny Trejo, Alexa PenaVega, Mel Gibson R 99 mins
ACTION/THRILLER Director: Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez; Starring: Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Josh Brolin R 97 mins
After discovering that an arms dealer is plotting to launch a weapon into space, the U.S.
This gritty return to the graphic world of Sin City sees its hardened residents
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Having gambled away his inheritance, Chen Mo is left with nothing. In a last attempt to pay off his debts, he goes to Singapore to increase the value of the only painting he owns by killing the artist. 陈默赌博输光家产，负债累累。 为偿还债务，他唯一的希望就 是前往新加坡盗取一幅画， 并杀害画家使画升值。
Sin City 2
confront a number of the city’s vilified occupants. Saving Santa FAMILY/ANIMATION Director: Leon Joosen, Aaron Seelman; Starring: Newell Alexander, Joan Collins G 85 mins
A common stable elf finds himself at the forefront of an invasion of the North Pole and attempts to fight back. Using the secret of Santa’s Sleigh, he goes back in time to twice rescue Santa.
20 Once Again 重返二十岁 COMEDY/DRAMA Director: Leste Chen; Starring: Yang Zishan, Grace Guei, Chen Bolin PG-13 131 mins
Upon learning of her family’s plans to place her in a nursing home, 70-year-old
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Meng Jun wanders into the night streets. Lured into a photography studio claiming to be able to capture her youth, Meng Jun soon discovers that she has transformed back to her 20-year-old self. 年届七旬的梦君知悉家人欲将 她迁入养老院。当她在街头游 荡时，被宣称能够留住青春的 摄影室吸引上门，发现自己居然 回到了20岁的时光。 Monster Hunt 捉妖记 Director: Raman Hui; Starring: Bai Baihe, Jing Boran, Eric Tsang PG 110 mins COMEDY/FANTASY
In an ancient world based on medieval China, heroes and monsters come in all shapes and sizes. Cute baby monster and future King, Huba is the child of a human father and a monster queen. When enemies threaten to capture him, Huba fights to survive. 古老的中国世界里有形形色色 的英雄和妖怪。可爱的小妖兼 未来妖王胡巴的父亲是人类， 母亲是妖后。敌人誓要捕捉胡 巴，他只好为生存而奋斗。
When an opera singer meets a grisly death, a has-been detective is set against an ex-con in his investigation. The astute ex-crook manages to evade the police time and again. 歌剧演员被残酷杀害，前侦探 在调查中面对前罪犯。精明的 前罪犯再次逃脱警方追捕。 The Taking of Tiger Mountain 智取威虎山 ACTION/DRAMA Director: Tsui Hark; Starring: Zhang Hanyu, Lin Gengxin, Tony Leung Ka-fai PG-13 136 mins
This action saga is set against the revolution era in northeastern China. When civilian lives are endangered, the wits of soldiers and bandits are pitted against each other. 中国东北，解放战争时期。 民众生命遭受威胁，机智的战 士和土匪斗智斗勇。 Gangnam Blues
Director: Jimmy Luk; Starring: Frankie Lam, Patrick Tam, Rachel Lam PG-13 99 mins DRAMA/ROMANCE
Gangnam Blues ACTION/DRAMA Director: Yoo Ha; Starring: Lee Min-ho, Kim Raewon, Jung Jin-young PG-13 129 mins
In 1970s South Korea, two poor friends are desperate for cash. Recruited to be involved in a violent political clash, they’re separated. Years later, the two friends are pitted against each other as criminal gangs fight for control of lands in Gangnam.
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Director: Seungwan Ryoo; Starring: Jeong-min Hwang, Ah In Yoo, Hae-jin Yoo PG-13 124 mins ACTION/DRAMA
ACTION/DRAMA Director: Chow Hin Yeung; Starring: Nick Cheung, Simon Yam, Janice Man PG-13 98 mins
The Merger 我们停战吧
Ga-Ga, a passionate teenager, incites a demonstration opposing the demolition of the school library. Failing to prevent the demolition, she turns her focus to the preservation of its valuable books, where she unexpectedly uncovers the truth of her birth parents’ love story. 热血少女家家发起示威抗议学 校图书馆的拆卸。阻止拆卸失 败后，家家一心一意要保留图书 馆的珍贵书籍，无意中发现亲 生父母的爱情真相。
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Nightfall 大追捕
Detective Do-cheol discovers that the heir to the Sunjin Group, millionaire Tae-oh may be involved in his case. Tae-oh proves an elusive target thanks to his powerful connections. Khoobsurat COMEDY/ROMANCE Director: Shashanka Ghosh; Starring: Sonam Kapoor, Fawad Khan, Ratna Pathak PG 122 mins
When hopelessly romantic physiotherapist, Mrinalini ‘Milli’ Chakravarty is recruited to work for the King, she meets a handsome young Rajput prince. She soon discovers that her prince is the complete opposite to her and is engaged to marry someone else. Ithihasa Director: Binu S.; Starring: Anusree, Shine Tom Chacko PG 119 mins DRAMA
A light-hearted tale of two strangers, one a conservative professional and the other a petty thief. When a pair of magical rings are discovered, the two strangers find themselves switching bodies. Yennai Arindhaal DRAMA Director: Gautham Menon; Starring: Ajith Kumar, Arun Vijay, Trisha Krishnan PG-13 120 mins
This epic story follows Sathyadev’s journey from the ages of 13 to 38. After his father becomes a casualty of crime, Sathyadev leads a life filled with revenge, tragedy and the extraordinary.
Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!
Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! ACTION Director: Dibakar Banerjee; Starring: Sushant Singh Rajput, Anand Tiwari, Divya Menon R 120 mins
In war torn Calcutta in the 1940s, bright detective Byomkesh is on the case to save the world from an evil genius determined to annihilate it. A seductive tale of murder and intrigue, Byomkesh must muster all his means to emerge victorious.
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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。
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Mr Bean Animated, Ep 9 & 10 COMEDY
Only the Bananas can clear up the confusion and put an end to the hysteria.
30 mins per episode
A bright yet oblivious loner blunders through his life in a series of unfortunate events. Set in London, Mr Bean is everyone’s favourite British bungler.
Hi-5 House – Move Your Body CHILDREN
The Hi-5 gang remind us how incredible our bodies are. Sharing ways to keep strong and in good health, they show us how to make a bedroom gym, do the limbo and animal stretches.
The Noose, S8 Ep 1 COMEDY
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Now in its 8th season, The Noose is back with its sensational satire around current events. This internationally recognised show makes a mockery of all things news. Phua Chu Kang, S8 Ep 2 COMEDY
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After building a dunk tank for a charity fun fair, Chu Kang comes across a very unhappy former client. With the help of Chu Beng, he attempts to cheat his former client at the dunking booth. However, not all goes according to plan. Pop Corn TV, Ep 11 & 12 COMEDY
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A family-friendly, laugh-outloud compilation show of non-dialogue clips, pranks and hidden cameras. Unbeatable Banzuke – Ep 3 & Ep4 COMEDY
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This Japanese game show pits competitors against each other in difficult and entertaining challenges, where athletes push their bodies and minds to the limit to become the ultimate champion. In Episode 4, the competitors go head to head in the treacherous ‘Hand Walk’, the gruelling ‘Quick Muscle’, and the impossible balancing act, ‘Daruma 7’. Wipe Out, S6 Ep 11 P1 & P2 COMEDY
Kate & Mim Mim – Colour Me Happy CHILDREN
action-packed family entertainment. Watch as contestants tackle the world’s largest obstacle course and come up against the Tether Beater. The thrills, spills and wipeouts are all in the name of winning the grand cash prize. Beauty and the Beast, S2 Ep 1 DRAMA
60 mins
When Detective Catherine is reunited with Vincent Keller three months after his abduction, she finds he’s a changed man. With his memory erased and scar gone, he’s a powerful beast with a secret agenda. Elementary, S3 Ep 1 DRAMA
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Joan offers an olive branch upon learning the truth about Kitty’s past. Sherlock helps a mathematical genius when he uncovers a murder while taking part in a math competition. The Good Wife, S6 Ep 1 DRAMA
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In an attempt to harness her current sway and popularity,
Eli Gold raises the notion of Alicia running for States Attorney. Madam Secretary, S1 Ep 3 DRAMA
30 mins
After running out of paint, Kate sets out to find more, only to discover that all of the colours have been disappearing in Mimiloo, including Tack’s colourful personality. Kate embarks on a journey to return colour to the town and her friend.
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When Henry’s wife uses his job to influence a deal with Pakistan, Henry becomes embroiled in an international negotiation. Meanwhile, an aggressive reporter threatens to publish classified documents leaked from the State Department. Five Minutes More, Ep 1-6 CHILDREN
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This tale follows the adventures of five fabulous and unlikely friends who live on a pretty patchwork quilt. Join in the fun with the gang of characters – Faraway the Aardvark, Louisa the Polar Bear and Florrie the Dog. Bananas In Pyjamas, S2 – The Rainmakers & The Snippys Are Coming CHILDREN
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Cuddlestown descends into panic when Bernard gives a message to the Bananas to pass on but the Bananas get the message muddled up.
Transformers Prime Beast Hunters – Persuasion CHILDREN
30 mins
The bold Autobots face off against the evil Decepticons. Optimus Prime heads up his band of bots in the battle to protect Earth, and return Cybertron to its former glory. Tree Fu Tom – Toms Fan Club CHILDREN
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While Tom is preoccupied by a group who worship him as their champion, he fails to look out for his friends. Finding themselves in deep trouble with some bouncy Springbeetle eggs, havoc arises when the baby Springbeetles hatch. Red Bull Tops – Two Wheeled Wonders (Will also be screened on overhead monitor) SPORTS 30 mins
Join us as we count down the best athletes on two wheels. Spanning MotoGP, BMX, Limited earpieces are available upon request
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people. Together, they create a relief organisation and do everything they can to aid children in Southeast Asia.
Rio: City Of Sport, Ep 5 – The Forest
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(Will also be screened on overhead monitor) SPORTS 30 mins
The Tijuca Forest is the largest urban forest in the world. Because of its proximity to Rio, many extreme sports continue to thrive there. This episode features downhill mountain biking, downhill skateboarding, rock-climbing, paragliding and hang-gliding. Paradise Asia - Phuket, Thailand (Will also be screened on overhead monitor) LIFESTYLE 30 mins
Showcasing distinct Phuket paradises, this episode contrasts two resorts preserving and celebrating history. The contemporary design spectacle of the Indigo Pearl and the subtle and nature-inspired Six Senses Hideaway. City Time Traveller, Ep 1 – Singapore, The Colonial Past (Will also be screened on overhead monitor) LIFESTYLE 30 mins
In this episode, Jason travels to colonial-era Singapore where he’s captivated with past architectural marvels and futuristic complexes alike. Through the monuments and old sites, Jason uncovers a rich tapestry of colours and shapes, revealing a fascinating story unique to the city. Child’s Dream DOCUMENTARY
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This follows two young bankers who decide to leave behind their careers and devote themselves to helping
House Hunters, Ep 3 (Will also be screened on overhead monitor) DOCUMENTARY 60 mins
Animals are architects. From clay nests to wooden dams, ecologist and conservationist, Chris Morgan showcases some of the most elaborate structures of the animal kingdom. In doing so, Chris uncovers surprising facts and findings about these stunning animal homes. Planet Parrot (Will also be screened on overhead monitor) DOCUMENTARY 60 mins
This documentary explores why these vibrant and colourful tweeters are thriving in our cities and turning our metropolises into their own oasis. Battle for Taste, S2 Ep 2 斗味2 (第2集) CHINESE
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China’s finest chefs go head to head in a gastronomic contest. Hailing from the nation’s food capitals Hangzhou and Xi’an, these masters of morsels present their scrumptious fare to be judged by experts. 中国最一流的厨师在美食竞赛 中比拼厨艺。来自中国美食之 都杭州和西安的厨艺大师们 奉上可口美味，接受专家们的 评判。
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iWalker – Langkawi 爱玩客 (兰卡威) CHINESE
60 mins
This travel show introduces us to the delights of local customs, cultures and food. It’s full of wanderlust and a treat for anyone craving adventure. This episode takes us to the Malaysian resort island of Langkawi for a sun-soaked and sandy island discovery. 这套旅游节目介绍各地风俗、 文化和美食。热爱探奇的人们 会大开眼界，乐趣连连。本集 带我们前往马来西亚度假胜地 兰卡威，探索阳光明媚、碧海白 沙的海岛风情。 Kang Xi Is Coming – Leo Ku 康熙来了 - 古巨基 CHINESE
60 mins
This Taiwanese variety show, hosted by Dee Hsu and Kevin Tsai, offers a fast-paced, light-hearted collection of celebrity interviews. Actors, musicians and politicians come together to chat with the jovial hosts about everything from current affairs to gossip. This episode features Leo Ku. 由徐熙娣和蔡康永主持的台 湾综艺节目呈献紧凑但轻松有 趣的名人访问。艺人、音乐家 和政治人物聚集一处与活泼的 主持人谈论从时事到八卦新闻 的天下事。这一集的嘉宾是古 巨基。 Mysteries of the 30th Parallel – Egypt 纬度30度的奥秘 - 埃及 CHINESE
Inkigayo
60 mins
This documentary highlights the people and places located along the 30th parallel. Uncovering the mysteries of this region and discovering new wonders, the audience is lead through an extraordinary world. 这部纪录片通过背包旅客的观 点来描述纬度30度各地的风土 人情。它发掘这一带的精彩奥 妙之处，带领观众进入一个神 奇的世界。
Inkigayo (The Music Trend), Ep Oct 24th KOREAN
70 mins
This long-running South Korean music programme features the country’s best and brightest artists. This episode follows the return of Tei with “Good Old Days”, Topp Dogg with “The Beat” and N.Flying with “Lonely”. Running Man - Conquer the Game Stations KOREAN
90 mins
This popular South Korean variety show features special guests taking on challenges. This episode, join the K-pop SISTAR members (Bo-ra, Soyou), Lee Guk-joo, Seolhyun (AOA) and Yoon Bo-mi (A Pink) as they attempt to conquer the game stations with the most number of team flags within 30 minutes. Coke Studio, S7 Ep 3 INDIAN
30 mins
This Pakistani series showcases the country’s diverse range of artists and genres. This episode features live studio performances from Abida Parveen, Sajjad Ali, Fariha Pervez, Meesha Shafi, Jimmy Khan and Rahma Ali. Movie Magic – Movie: Papanasum INDIAN
30 mins
Join us as we go behind the scenes of the latest releases of Tamil movies. In-depth interviews with actors as well as clips from each feature will help keep you up to date with these blockbusters. SILKAIR.COM | 67
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POP
Breathe In. Breathe Out.
MANDARIN – ALL TIME FAVOURITES
Beyond 101 CD 3 & 4
Aska Yang 杨宗纬/Universal Music
KOREAN
Beyond/Universal Music
Pure 原色
Hilary Duff/Sony Music Entertainment
Mobile Orchestra
Ordinary
Owl City/Universal
Diva 花旦
The Bright Side
Emil Wakin Chau 周华健/Rock Records
Beast/Universal
What Is Troubling You 你在烦恼什么
Who Are You - School 2015 (OST)
Lenka/Sony Music Entertainment
Forever Alesso/Universal
American Beauty/American Psycho
Various Artists/Warner Music
Sodagreen 苏打绿/Universal Music
Complete
The Greatest Mandopop Duets 巨星金曲合唱篇
BTOB/Universal
In The Mood For Love Pt. 1
Various Artists/Sony Music
Fall Out Boy/Universal
BTS/Universal
Fiction 大小说家
Piece By Piece
Crazy
Kelly Clarkson/Sony Music Entertainment
Yoga Lin/HIM International
4minute/Universal
1989
MANDARIN – OLDIES
Real Talk
Angus Tung 童安格/Universal Music
Time
Taylor Swift/Universal
Uptown Special (Clean Version) Mark Ronson/Universal
EASY LISTENING Before This World
James Taylor/Universal
Into Colour Rumer/Warner
Stages Josh Groban/Warner
Van Morrison Duets Van Morrison/Sony Music Entertainment
Classics She & Him/Sony
Shadows In The Night Bob Dylan/Sony
Tomorrow Is My Turn Rhiannon Giddens/Nonesuch
The Big Picture Kat Edmonson/Sony
R&B / JAZZ Wildheart
Miguel/Sony
Jackie Ciara/Sony
A Twist Of Rit Lee Ritenour/Universal
Made In Brazil
Led Zeppelin IV (Re-Issue) Led Zeppelin/Warner
25 Michael Learns To Rock/Warner
The Roxbox! - A Collection of Roxette’s Greatest Songs Roxette/Warner
CLASSICAL
Summer Night Concert 2015
CANTONESE
Celloverse
Eason Chan 陈奕迅/Universal Music
2Cellos/Sony Classical
Schumann’s Piano Concerto And The “Kinderszenen” Martin Stadtfeld/Sony Classical
Keys To Mozart Daria van den Bercken/Sony Classical
Paris, Mon Amour Sonya Yoncheva/Sony Classical
The Salzburg Recital Grigory Sokolov/Deutsche Grammophon
MANDARIN – NEW HITS
Jamie Cullum/Island Records
Guilt 罪恶感
Cheek To Cheek
A-Lin 黄丽玲/Sony Music
On The Way To The Stars 数星星的人 Kenji Wu 吴克群/Warner Music
Lee Hom XX - Best & More 力宏二十 二十周年唯一精选 Lee Hom 王力宏/Sony Music
Various Artists/Universal
Genesis 新世界
The Singles
JJ Lin/Warner Music
The Story: The Very Best Of Spandau Ballet
2014 S/S Play
Aiyo, Not Bad 哎哟，不错哦 Jay Chou/Sony Music
Lion Roar Show Luo/Warner Music
MALAY / INDO
Fei Yu Qing/EQ Music
The Chopin Project
Hu Xia 胡夏/Sony Music
Mariah Carey/Sony Music Entertainment
Akdong Musician/Warner
Olafur Arnalds & Alice Sara Ott/Universal
Interlude
#1 To Infinity
Chyi Chin 齐秦/EQ Music
Tsai Chin/EQ Music
Love Odyssey 替我照顾她
Savage Garden/Universal
Winner/Warner
Rudolf Buchbinder/Sony Classical
Da Mouth 大嘴巴/Universal Music
The Best Of The Best
A Beautiful Mind With China Philharmonic Orchestra 美丽境界
Best Of Tsai Chin 钻石系列：蔡琴
Diana Krall/Universal
OLD FAVOURITES
Super Junior/SM Entertainment
Bach
Wallflower
Mary J. Blige/Universal
The 7th Album ‘MAMACITA’
Tiger Huang 黄小琥/EQ Music
Best Of Fei Yu Qing 钻石系列：费玉清
Back To The Future 有事吗？
The London Sessions
Beast/Universal
Best Of Tiger Huang 钻石系列：黄小琥
The Vienna Philharmonic with Zubin Mehta & Rudolf Buchbinder/ Sony Classical
Elaine Elias/Universal
Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga/Universal
Boys Republic/Universal
Greatest Hits 童乐会
Getting Ready 准备中 Reality Game 现实游戏 Mr./Universal Music
Forever Stars - The Eternal: Leslie Cheung 世纪10星 永恒篇: 张国荣
Unplugged
Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza/Universal
Nada Mojo/KRU Music
Fique Taufik Batisah/Universal
Mozaik Ungu/SRC Records
Terjemahan Hati ST12/Universal
Didi Astillah
Leslie Cheung 张国荣/Universal Music
Didi Astillah/Warner
Grasshopper 101 CD 1 & 2 草蜢音乐大全101 CD 1 & 2
Malam Ini Kita Punya
Grasshopper 草蜢/Universal Music
Fragmen
Forever Stars - The Eternal: Faye Wong 世纪10星 - 永恒篇: 王菲 Faye Wong 王菲/Universal Music
Fu Ai 抚爱 Pong Nan/Universal Music
By Heart Priscilla Chan/Universal Music
True Legend CD 3 & 4
Bunkface/Sony Music Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza/Universal
Hati & Cinta Judika/Sony Music
Live To Love Afgan/Trinity Optima Production
TAMIL / HINDI Dil Dhadakne Do Various/T-Series
Sammi Cheng/Warner Music
Ek Paheli Leela
Leon Lai 101 CD 1 & 2 黎明音乐大全101 CD 1 & 2
Baby
Leon Lai/Universal Music
Various/T-Series Various/T-Series
Dolly Ki Doli Various/T-Series
Baahubali - The Beginning Various/T-Series
Kochadaiiyaan Various/Sony Music
Maan Karate Various/Sony Music
Kill Dil Various/Sony Music
Spandau Ballet/Warner
Action Bii
Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performance
Bii/Universal Music
Happy New Year
A Tale Of Two Rainie 双丞戏
Khoobsurat
Whitney Houston/ Sony Music Entertainment
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Rainie Yang/Universal Music
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