Gunung Nuang Trail Running

A small group trail running at Gunung Nuang, including of going to the peak on 24 May 2014.

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 KC Leong, Taka, Sachi, George and Phoebe.

 At the signature tree of Kem Pacat

 At the signature tree of Gunung Nuang Peak. Notice the sign post of Wong Sifu's 100th attempt; this is incredible feat! Respect!

 Many other trekkers also at the peak 

 Having a good scrub ... the trail running shoes

 Nice to play water by the stream on the descending journey

A unique banana tree? Actually, it is a miniature wild plant lining the track.

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The North Face 3rd Trail Run

The North Face 3rd monthly trail run at Taman Rakyat, Klang on Saturday, 18 May 2014.

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 A warm-up exercise conducted by Sue Teoh ... the matching and vibrant pink

 A final briefing by Dannie Choong before the start of the trail run

 Of course, there is always the group photos before the run

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FRIM Trail Running

The group went for a trail running at FRIM Kepong on Saturday, 3 May organized by yours truly. This trail running was different as they were two special guests as part of the group. 

Started from Dream Trail, we ran (and ran) and connected to Canopy Walkway, continue the journey via Rover Track to Pacat Trail, en route to Salem High Country by running up Steroid Hill. 

While we re-grouped at Rover Track, a few of the runners decided that it was quite a challenge to continue and decided to backtrack to return to car park.  

After a group photo at the peak, we descended the hill and returned via Mountain Bike Track. The group clocked in a total distance of 16km in 3 hr 26 min with intermittent rest in between while waiting for slower runners and also for group photos shoot.

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 A group photo before the start of the trail running

The Various Trails/Tracks:

Dream Trail – meandering trail with less bikers and trekkers using this trail.

Canopy Walkway - the uphill and downhill trails leading to the Canopy Walkway are newly created trails. With the proper steps, they are very visitors friendly in order to arrive there. It is also good for training uphill trail running.

 At Canopy Walkway

Steroid Hill – this is a straight uphill run where trail runners are able to outrun mountain bikers here.

Salem High Country – Another uphill run all the way to peak. We were told that long time ago, a TV advertisement was having the location shoot there.

Mountain Bike Track – a wide and shady track connecting the far end of Taman Botani with FRIM Clubhouse, where we parked our cars.

  Somewhere near to Steroid Hill   

 At the peak of Salem High Country … the group photo was taken with the help of the owner of this mountain bike  :-)

Sachi descending the hill

Total distance: 16km; time taken: 3 hr 26 min. 

The trail map is charted by using a Garmin FR610, a GPS-enable watch.

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Gasing Hill Trekking

After the previous day’s rain, and with the cloudy sky, it was indeed a superb morning for a small group of qigong members and friends for trekking at Gasing Hill.

Yours truly (KC) led the group to trek at the outer ring and then connect back to the standard loop of Gasing Hill. Those present were: KL Tan, Tung and wife, and friends; Cindy Lim, Brenda Lee, June, Camellia, Polly, Ms Ong and son. Since it is a public holiday today, the entire Gasing Hill is crowded with people.

The entire trekking took about two hours traversing a few uphills and downhills which was very good to exercise the body systems.

BTW, the signature huge tree of Raju Restaurant (at Jalan Gasing that is near to Gasing Hill) is gone; it is replaced by a huge monsoon drain. So instead of sitting under the shady tree sipping nice teh tarik and eating roti canai, one has to sit inside the cramp Restaurant, hot and sweaty. 

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 The newly completed public car park along Jalan Tanjung at Gasing Hill (or Bukit Gasing) that can accommodate about 40 cars with a small public toilet that is locked. 

 Waiting in line to cross the suspension bridge

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Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-la Tour

8D7N Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-la Tour from 9-16 March 2014 (with one way domestic flight return from Lijiang to Kunming). It is interesting to note that at each place, there is a different lady tour guide covering their areas. The tour guides are very professional and competent.

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 Yunnan Stone Forest - a remarkable natural phenomena of China with bizarre-shaped  ancient limestone cliffs and peaks which is created by wind and water erosion.

Every meal comes with eight dishes and two soup plud two bottles of beer and a big bottle of soft drink; at time, we have 10 dishes (instead of 8).

 Jiuxiang Scenic Area - with over 10 karst caves of different sizes (karst is a landscape formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks, eg limestone.

 Another group photo

 Dali N° Hotel - a brand new hotel features traditional Chinese architecture and a charming garden for guests to relax complete with free Wi-Fi in all areas

 At Dali with flowers in full bloom

 Flowers in full bloom almost devoid of leaves

 Lijiang Ancient Town which is a UNESCO World Heritage in 1997.

 Tiger Leaping Gorge at Lijiang - deepest gorge in the world. In the olden days, villagers saw tigers leaped across the gorge; hence, the name.

 Another view of the gorge ... Siew Teng

 En route to Shangri-la area which is about 3,500 meters above sea level. Weather is sunny and cold.

 At an ancient temple of Shangri-la 

 Shangri-La Cares Health Hotel ... complete with conventional heater

 Pudacuo National Park of Shangri-la - ice-covered ground even in spring (14 March 2014)

 At Bitahai Lake of Shangri-la ... with the 4th tour guide (5th from right)

 First Bend of Yangtze River at Stone Drum Village.

 Lijiang Ancient Town - Sifang Street which is registered on the UNESCO World Heritage.

 The Impression of Lijiang with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as back drop - directed by the renowned China director, Zhang Yimou.

This show is performed at the huge outdoor theatre starting at 2:00 p.m. under bright sun but cold.

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Qigong Annual Spring Luncheon

Zhineng Qigong (M'sia) 2014 Annual Spring Luncheon at Dynasty Dragon Seafood Restaurant, SS2 Mall, Section 19, Petaling Jaya jointly organized by Damansara Jaya Centre and Taman Megah Centre on Sunday, 2 March 2014. This annual gathering servers two purposes: 

(a) to provide the opportunity for members to meet and interact among members from various Centres in Selangor; 

(b) to thank all laoshi who have sacrificed their time and efforts to teach, guide and share their knowledge with the students on Zhineng chi gong. Their invaluable effort contributed towards helping members to improve their health and making Persatuan Senaman Zhineng Qigong (M’sia) the largest Qigong Group in Malaysia with a spread of 17 Centres.

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 A floral arch entrance to Dynasty Dragon Seafood Restaurant, SS2 Mall, Section 19, Petaling Jaya

Jesse Sum tallying all the lucky draw items

 Guarded by the Terracotta soldiers  

 Organizing Chairman, Vincent Khoo laoshi, from Damansara Jaya Centre

Laoshi and members from USJ Centres

 Part of the participants for this annual luncheon

 Singing 智能贺新春Zhì néng hè xīn chūn (spring is here) song

 This song is composed by Cheong Swee Foong laoshi of Sungei Long Centre (in horizontal stripe shirt)

 Tai Ji Ball dance ... performed by members of Damansara Jaya

 Performance by Elvis Presley of Malaysia flank by two chi gong dancers. If you listen to his song – without looking at him – it is as though Elvis Presley is alive !!

 Magic show performed by Master of Ceremony who double-up as magician – John Lim of Serdang Centre

 Part of the Organizing Committee

 Lots of lucky draws … this round is drawn by President of Persatuan Senaman Zhineng Qigong Malaysia, Liow Kim Heng laoshi

 A toast to all the members by laoshi and committee members 

 Concluding the annual luncheon with lots of smiles and hugs

 The organizing committee and laoshi

(Back, left): Monika Ng, Jesse Sum, Grace Lim, Oi Leng, Ms Lim, Camellia Lua, Khor Boon Kheng, John Lim, Roger Chuah, Benz Ng.

(seated, left): KC Leong, Lim Tuan, Vincent Khoo, Liow Kim Heng, Edwin Khor, Teng Choon Wah, Alice Cheong.

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Committee Member,

Zhineng Qigong EXCO