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IMG_1290 (2)5 things you are not prepared in China

If you first time come to China, you must be ready to many surprises. So, before going to China for any purpose and especially for long stay – read this article. China Great Firewall. Just imagen, one day you try to open your Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Gmail and cant reload them – what the F… . It is what you will run into China. The government control internet, so numerous of the sites do not work in China. If you need FB or Instagram – you need to use VPN programs. You can save money by using Free VPN programs. Continue reading

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Zhuhai – the last China city with blue sky (photo) 

Most of you even never hear about this beautiful place on the south of China. Some of you could find this place, when wanted to go to Macau from China by land. And only the author of this site lived in Zhuhai (珠海) for one year. Will try to tell you more about this Chinese city. Location. South of China, not far from Guangzhou and borders to Macau. You can easy go from Zhuhai to Macau through Gongbei Port. Continue reading

 

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How to do Thai Tourist VISA in Guangzhou (China)

Application for tourist visa in Guangzhou seems to be not so easy, but it was very simple. In compare with Laos or Malaysia, doing Thai visa in China are better. It has only one minus – you need to go or to be in China. If you have a money limit or only want to do a visa run, Laos will be better. If you already in Guangzhou or going to China, you will find this information useful. First, look at the Documents Required on The Royal Thai Consulate in Guangzhou. Continue reading 

 

 

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Kao Pad – Number one Thai non spicy food

Thai food is not always spicy, and the first and the main dish in the non-spicy Thai food is Kao (khao) Pad. If you do not know what to order – order Kao Pad. You can find it on the street, at the restaurants and everywhere. Why it is so popular? What can be better, than rice for Asian people, what can be better, than fried rice with the mix of vegetables and meat! Tourists love it because it is not spicy, easy to find and easy to pronounce. Continue reading

 

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You must to share this photo (Thai version)

What are the most popular pictures to share in Thailand Internet segment? If you think to see exotic pictures in national costumes – you are totally wrong. But there are some topics, that you can find in any Thai social profile. Lets have a look. What pictures Thai people share with friends (in illustration). Lay’s smile – 100% super hit in Thailand. Continue reading

 

 

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1600 Pandas in Bangkok (photo)

The grand flash mob with 1600 pandas finally come to Bangkok. We already visit this exhibition at Sky Walk, BTS Chong Nonsi and prepared a summary with pictures. You should go to see 1600 pandas if: you love pandas and love all about pandas; you like all flash mobs and you never miss it; you like to be in the center of any event in your city; you like to look at something through the fences; you not care about the quality of your pictures Continue reading

 

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5 things you love in Macau 

Macau is the must see place, if you are traveling in Asia try to managed your time to visit. It is unique place with historical meaning and fantastic mix of culture. You will love it, be sure. Here are 5 things that you will love from the first step. Buses: When you cross the border in Zhuhai (Gongbei Port) you can easy find free shuttle buses to the most popular casino. They are comfortable, they are free and they are waiting for you. Also you can find public buses station on the underground floor.  Continue reading

 

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Taxi in Bangkok vs Kolkata

Let’s compare taxi in Bangkok (Thailand) and Kolkata (India). This will be useful if you are going to visit both places.Comfort: Bangkok. New Toyota cars with air conditioner. Kolkata. The icon of Kolkata is Ambassador Taxi car. They seem to be a business card of the city; this is that you will see at first time you visit Kolkata. Taxi cars are all yellow. Prices for official taxi with meter in Bangkok and in Kolkata. It is very easy to find empty taxi in Bangkok and in Kolkata. In Kolkata on any car you can read «No refusal» – it is not true! Continue reading 

 

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5 useful tips to save money in your Thai vacation

You are going to Thailand for vacation, you have a budget limit, do not want to overpay – this topic for you. No matter where you going to Bangkok, Pattaya, Islands or Chiang Mai. These advices will help you anyway to save your money. Do not pay much for the hotel. Be sure, you can find good budget hotels in any part of Thailand.  Typical hotel for 450 baht in Bangkok/Look around/Do not use European restaurants Continue reading 

 

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5 things you were wrong about Bangkok

There are some common myths about Bangkok, which people will tell you before you will going to Thailand.We will speak about Bangkok, but it is suitable for the whole Thailand. In Bangkok is hot as in hell/In Bangkok many ladyboys/In Bangkok you will be offered drugs on any step/There is no milk in Bangkok Continue reading 

 

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Can you find Portuguese in Macau? 

As well known, Macau is a former Portuguese colony, which for 442 years was ruled by Portugal. In addition, it is also the oldest European colony. Should we expect to meet the Portuguese here? Portuguese people in Macau are very difficult to find. Continue reading

 

 

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5 place in Hong Kong you must do selfie! 

Hong Kong one of the best place to visit among the tourists. No matter you come for one day or one week – you will find a perfect place to do pictures in HK and mainly selfie.Victoria Peak: Even if the weather is not good, rain all the day or fog and haze are too big, that you see nothing from the mountain – your selfie will be nice. Do not forget to put right hashtag and comment. Do not be original something like #HKIloveyou #HKmissyou #rainhongkong Continue reading

 

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Can you find Chinese smile as often as Thai?

All know that Thailand is a land of smile and you can find smiling people here on any step. As well known that Chinese people are the most unfriendly people in Asia (all sorts of polls are talking about it). People who never been in China can think that it is true. But it is not.  Continue reading

 

 

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About the author of “In The Noodle Plate” blog

Hello, my name is Helga and welcome to my blog about Asia. I was born in Estonia. Now I live in Thailand. I traveled in Asia about 5 years. I love Asia, Asian culture, Asian people and Asian food. I am a philologist by profession, I worked in the insurance company and even in kindergarten. I decided to make my own blog long time ago, but started it only in March 2016, so “In the noodle plate” – is a young travel blog and it needs your likes, comments and shares.

 


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