What weโre about
Hi there!
A warm welcome to our group for being Adventurous Nature-Lovers.
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THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU - If you love & enjoy the great outdoor, adventure, fun and thrills in nature environment @ the same time enjoy meeting new friends with a common interest. Our activities are not focused on intensive exercise, it's rather on enjoying & appreciating soft adventures in nature. We always encourage team works & support in our activities forging bonds & friendships that last along the way.
You don't have to be extremely fit or skillful outdoor to join us because our activities stamina level required is always @ "social level". We focus on activities that are fun in nature, the exercise & muscle building is always secondary.
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There are many places on our island and nature activities were many busy Singaporeans like to do but don't know where & how to start. It's always fun to do as a group. However with a busy workload usually no one have time to organize. Despite my busy work life, I like to organize & enjoy different activities with anyone out there.
This is so far the most active group! Just Come to one of our activities & you will be hooked and love to join next time.
Life is short, enjoy your active years with my nature activities while you can! [b][color=red]Oh forgot to tell you: It's all FREE to befriend us! (No memberships, no AGM, boring meeting or club fees).
Please NOTE our Rules on RSVP
Read details on http://www.meetup.com/Singapore-Adventurous...
For events that have limited slots: Please do NOT rsvp without turning up.
After you manage to rsvp - Please be responsible & have the habit of updating your rsvp PROMPTLY when you no longer can turn up. This is our group community rules & basic courtesy.
If you cannot agree or adhere to our group's simple rsvp rules - please do not rsvp.
All "no shows" in the past have been recorded for events that have limited slots. After 3 of such "no shows" - we reserve the right to ban you!
Photos
Yr meetup thumbnail photos : We have some simple rules, which include using your legal first name (just name, no short form or nickname) on your profile, and uploading a clear recognizable photo of your face. This helps everyone stay safe.
We are in the process of getting old members to do so. In case you wondering how come there are members with no face photos or real names. Thanks for your co-operation.
:) ..................... TS Chua
Group Owner & Main Organizer
9296-1943
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Please do Visit my little "Secret Gardens" - photos of the insect's world. Hope everyone will realize and appreciate that we don't own the earth, we are NOT the Earth master: we share with many others living things: Click here for "Our Earth Secret Garden"
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Sichuan Best Autumn: ็ขงๅณฐๅณกโฌๅขจ็ณๅ ฌๅญโฌๅกๅ ฌ่ๅโฌ็จปๅไบไธโฌๆฐ้ฝๆกฅโฌๅบทๅฎๆ้ฝๅคฉๅบๅฝ้ ๆบๅบ, Cheng Du Shi$1.00
๐บ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐? โ Question? ๐๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ
Your RSVP will be moved to going ONLY AFTER your deposit. Ignore the meetup stating it's full.Date: 12 - 20 Oct, 9 days.
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็จปๅไบไธๆฏ็็ฅ็งใ้ญ ๅๆ ็ฉท็ๅๅ๏ผๆฏไบบ็ฑปๅ ฑๅๆฉ่ช็ถๆๅ้ไบงใๅจ้่้ซๅ้ชๅฑฑๆทฑๅคไธไธชไธๆ่ฟๅบ็ๅฐๆน๏ผๆไธไธช่ขซ้ชๅฑฑ็ฏๆฑใ้ๅธธ็พไธฝใๅ่ฐๅฎ้็็ฅ็งๅขๅ๏ผ่ขซ็งฐไธบโ้ฆๅทดๆโๆโ้ฆๆ ผ้ๆโ.โบ How beautiful is the colour?
Watch our past videos & Photos: Vid 1, Yading Vid
ReviewYading ไบไธ in Daocheng ็จปๅ is a 5A Nature Reserve that covers an area of 1344 sq KM at an average elevation of well over 4000 meters. Daocheng Yading is also known as the worldโs โlast Shangri-la ๆๅ็้ฆๆ ผ้ๆโ hidden in perennially snow-topped mountain peaks, lush virgin forests, deep gorges, stretches of grasslands, scattered serene lakes, authentic hot spring. Watch our video
Inside the Reserve are the 3 holy snow-clad peaks ไปไนๆฅโ rising to 6032 meters is the highest. โๅคฎ่ฟๅ & โๅค่ฏบๅคๅโ both rise to 5958 m. These 3 snow-capped peaks sit in a triangle formation with forested valleys, clear rivers, glacier-fed lakes & abundant wildlife between them. The 3 mountains are worshipped as an embodiment of 3 Bodhisattva: the Bodhisattva of Mercy, Wisdom, and Power, respectively. ็ปๅนด็งฏ้ชไธๅ็ไธๅบงๆคๆณ็ฅๅฑฑๅฃๅฐใ่ไผ ไฝๆไธญ็งฐๅ ถไธบโไธๆไธป้ชๅฑฑโ๏ผๆฏ่ๆฐๅฟไธญ็็ฅๅฃไนๅฐใ
We doing a full-day hike in ไบไธreserve to 2 beautiful high-altitude lakes: Milk lake, 4300 m & 5-color Lake, 4500 m. Another half-day walk to Pearl Lake on the next day.
If anyone still has not adjusted well to the thin air, they can opt for a relaxing 5km walk down on platforms along a scenic river to the colourful Chonggu Grassland. This is good for those not used to trekking in thin air.
Almost extraterrestrial: ๅขจ็ณๅ ฌๅญ Moshi Park scenic area in SW China's Sichuan Province, is the only plateau stone forest landscape in the country at about 3,000-3,500 m above sea level. Affected by the air humidity, the color of the mylonite forest would change according to the weather. Click for video
็ขงๅณฐๅณก beside Panda Research Base is a breeding facility, it has drastic scenic valleys & pretty waterfalls. We'll walk ~ 10 km walk thru its scenic natural valley along its beautiful rivers. Click for video
Xinduqiao ๆฐ้ฝๆกฅ is a picturesque small Tibetan town & famous for its plateau pasture scenery, with vivid green grassland, streams, mountains, and Tibetan counting houses surrounding it.
Managing the altitude challenge & AMS has always been our focus & expertise gathered over the years. As we go higher, our experienced guide will observe & monitor each one on any symptoms of AMS and advise. Rest assured you are in good hands.
โฌ Who is suitable? โฌ
People who are active & healthy - prior experience in high altitude will be useful but not necessary. This will give you a good idea thin air effect above 3000 m. Good fitness is advised & able to take cold with proper wear. Trekking up the 2 holy lakes will have steep slopes/steps - the only tough part of the whole trip.You should not have any medical conditions related to blood, lungs or hearts & should be living an active lifestyle. There are NO requirements that you must do a > 3000 m trip before. With proper preparation - AMS can be managed even for anyone who has never done a high-altitude trip.
A detailed briefing will be conducted for confirmed travellers, especially on coping with AMS.
Itinerary
10ๆ12ๆฅ Arrival at Chengdu TFU airport, ๅคฉๅบๅฝ้ ๆบๅบ
3 hot meals/day from Day 2 - 8, except day 2 & 5 lunch - snack will be provided
D2 : Roadtrip starts: ๆ้ฝโ็ขงๅณฐๅณก, hike 10 km โๅบทๅฎ
D3 : ๅบทๅฎโๅขจ็ณๅ ฌๅญ, 5km walkโๅกๅ ฌ่ๅโ้ ๆฑ acclimatization
D4 : ้ ๆฑโ้ฆๆ ผ้ๆ้
D5 : ้ฆๆ ผ้ๆ้โไบไธๆฏๅบ (full day 11 km hike to 2 colourful lakes)
D6 : ็ฌฌไบๆฌก่ฟๅ ฅไบไธๆฏๅบโ็จปๅๅฟ (5 km hike to Pearl Lake)
D7 : ็จปๅโๆฐ้ฝๆกฅ
D8 : ๆฐ้ฝๆกฅโๆ้ฝ
20 Oct D9 : Fly homeโฌ Flights โฌ
We will advise when min pax reachLand Cost
Min 10
Above 10 SGD 1,688
Above 25 SGD 1,558
Above 30 SGD 1,498
Pay a deposit of SGD 500 to secure your slot.INCLUDES:-
โฅ 2-way airport GROUP transfer on appointed flights only
โฅ All land transport with Private coach
โฅ Meals stated
โฅ 8-night hotel - Double/Twin
โฅ Daily Luggage transfer
โฅ All Permit & park tickets, transport
โฅ $60k local accident insurance
โฅ SANL LeaderPRICE EXCLUDES:-
- China visa
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Tips to the tour guide & driver
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the list
- (CONFIRMED) Hike Between The Koreas: Latest DMZ adventures - Eco Peace TrailIncheon International Airport, Jung-guA$1.00
Ready for sign up!
Question => WhatsApp organizer
Upon your deposit, your RSVP be manually added to a chat group. Ignore the waitlist & meetup stating the event is Full.๐ฒ Telegram Korea
Where are we going wild?
The Main highlight is the newly opened DMZ eco-trail => Peace Trail
We are likely the first Singapore group approved on this & the day of our hike, trails will be closed to the public just for us with DMZ military escort.
See news report from:
Al Jazeera News
CNA Vid
Korea VidCan I join alone?
Yes, you will be paired up with members [same gender] like you who join alone. We will do our best to match for you, but if you are the last few to join and no roommate is available, be prepared to pay for a single room.Who's Suitable?
Hikers. If you don't hike, you should be an active person who exercises often.Trip Highlights => Please mouse over & click on all attractions in BOLD blue below.
Day 1 ๐ 16 OCT [/L/D]
Meet & Greet @ Incheon Airport
Visit the Aegibong Eco Peace Park and get a peep into the north side.
Walk the Majang Lake Suspension BridgeDay 2 ๐ 17 OCT [B/L/D] Event Highlight!
Trek the DMZ Imjin Riverside EcoRoad, a total distance of about 9km, est 4hrs. Visit the Yulgo Wetland Park and take the Imjingak cable car ride.Day 3 ๐ 18 OCT [B/L/D]
DMZ tour including the DMZ 3rd tunnel, Dora Observatory, Tongil Village and Camp Greaves. End with a stop at the Jaein Waterfall.
This tour is a joint-in tour controlled by the military and it is first come first serve basis. We must reach the DMZ tour queue line before 7AM.
Breakfast will packed to eat on coach.
Hot Spring ExperienceDay 4 ๐ 19 OCT [B/L/D]
Hike #2: Godaesan @ โฒ832m, 7.2km, est 5 hrs.
End the tour with a walk along the Hantangang waterway.Day 5 ๐ 20 OCT [B/L/D]
Hike #3: Bukhansan: Jingkwansa โ Samobawi trail @ โฒ545m, 6.1 km est 5hrs. Visit Jingkwansa Temple & Eunpyeong Hanok VillageDay 6 ๐ 21 OCT [B / L]
GINSENG Knowledge learning / Gwangjang Market - Awesome Korean Street Food
Sunset Hike #4: Inwangsan (Seoul), @ โฒ168m, 1.9km, rated easy. Possible sunset view over the Seoul City.Day 7 ๐ 22 OCT [B]
Departure๐ Official Airlines for 2-way transfer: T'way Air
Schedule: 16 Oct TW 172 SIN 01:55 - ICN 09:30
22 Oct TW 171 ICN 19:00 - SIN 00:45 23Oct
Agent can help to book - price valid only upon payment. Est from $600 onwards.โโ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ [Twin sharing basis]
- Min 10 pax
Above 10: SGD 2ฬถ,ฬถ0ฬถ0ฬถ7ฬถ 1,900
Above 15: SGD ฬถ1ฬถ,ฬถ8ฬถ3ฬถ7ฬถ 1,750
Above 25: SGD ฬถ1ฬถ,ฬถ6ฬถ2ฬถ5ฬถ 1,525
Single Supplement ADD $ 480
Deposit of SGD 500 to secure a slot - The first 10 who sign up with a deposit will get $100 off from the balance!
Includes:
- Group airport 2-way transfer on appointed flight time
- Full board meals (Day 1 Lunch to Day 7 breakfast, except dinner at Gwangjang Market)
- Six hotel nights (twin/triple share)
- Local Tour guides & hiking guide
- All entrance fees to parks & attractions stated
- All activities' costs stated above
- DMZ cost, permit & guide/escort
EXCLUDES:
- Any air travel cost
- Tips to tour guide & driver ($ 9 /day/person)
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions list
Payment & Registration:
Korea NTC Travel Services Pte Ltd
๐๐๐ ๐๐ณ๐ข๐ท๐ฆ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ดโ ๐๐ช๐ค๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ด๐ฆ ๐๐ฐ. ๐๐# ๐๐๐๐๐ - Min 10 pax
- Scorpions' Trail Night UV Adventures & Hike - UV Fluorescence WorldSingapore, SingaporeA$15.00
๐ค๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐? ๐ก๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป๐ณ๐ผ?
โบ Click here to WAJoin us to hike & explore this exciting night adventure where scorpions ๐ฆ are 99.9 % easily spotted under UV. With normal powerful torchlight, you still have challenges spotting them as the forest gets pitch dark.
With UV, there's no need to hunt for them high and low,๐ฆ as they are active at night and the UV will easily show you, even from a few meters away! ๐ฑ. We had ever found 7 of them on a single tree. When a special UV frequency light is used, every creature that fluorescence suddenly appears everywhere in a different colour. โจas shown in the above & latest pic belowโฉ.
Common creatures sighted were wild boars, mouse-deer, various weird-looking types of ๐ท๏ธ๐ธ๏ธ, bats, giant ants, termites & moths etc. Bonuses are ๐, sambar deer etc. Glowing mushrooms & fireflies have been spotted on this trail - with sharp eyes. Other than ๐ฆ, many plants, fungi also fluorescence under UV like chlorophyll, lichens, carnivorous plants like pitchers etc.
๐ท ๐๐น๐น ๐ฝ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ป ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ต๐ถ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ with ๐ป๐ผ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐. We discourage using any tricks to lure them for photos. We DO NOT bush-bash or go off the path, stay ๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐๐น๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ต๐ถ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐น๐.
โ๏ธ Please have the basic courtesy to ask for permission before downloading the photos freely. Thank you!
See our past photosโฃ FB Album
๐๐น๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ
Many arthropods (insects, spiders, and relatives) have a secret: they glow under ultraviolet light. Scorpions and some relatives produce a blue-green glow via fluorescence. Under ultraviolet light, molecules in their exoskeleton absorb and re-emit UV as visible light.๐๐ถ๐ผ๐น๐๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ is the production & emission of light by a living organism. It is a form of chemiluminescence. Bioluminescence occurs widely in marine vertebrates and invertebrates, as well as in some fungi, and microorganisms including some bioluminescent bacteria, and terrestrial arthropods such as fireflies.
The most famous bioluminescent species on land are glowworms and fireflies.
๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ง & ๐ค๐ฉ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ค๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐จ๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐๐จ. ๐๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ ๐๐ ๐๐ช๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐ก๐ก ๐ค๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ค๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐ ๐จ๐ฅ๐ค๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐. ๐ผ๐ก๐จ๐ค ๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ก ๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐ ๐จ๐ฅ๐ค๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐ ๐จ๐๐ฃ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐๐ฉ. Spotting Bioluminescent mushrooms is usually the hardest as most would miss it if it is not dark enough to spot their glowing colour.
Cost in ๐ฆ๐๐ 15
โ 1 UV torch will be provided per group
โ Guided hike & assistance in photo-takingMin. 6 pax to confirm this.
Keep group size to 15 pax for best experienceMust bring/wear - critical
- Headlight
- Hiking shoe
- water
- rain gear
After payment, U must text your transfer proof & info below
- Meetup name
- Legal name
- Ref: โScorpion Nightโ
- Get into the waitlist first
- 7D AUTUMN JEOLLA WONDROUS KOREA HIKING TOURIncheon International Airport, Jung-guA$1,600.00
THIS AUTUMN EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED!
WATCH OUT FOR THE NEW AUTUMN PROGRAM RELEASING SOON!Come join us for an unforgettable journey with our signature event, the "Autumn Jeolla Wondrous Korea Hiking Tour." Established in 2017, this tour has evolved into a highlight of our acclaimed "South Korea Mountains & Parks Adventure Series." Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing autumn foliage of South Jeolla Province, attracting tourists both locals and foreign.
Immerse in the spiritual ambiance of Baekyangsa Temple which is a gateway to the sacred majestic Mt. Naejangsan, and both together are renowned as the Best Korean Autumn Foliage Scene. Baekyangsa Temple is known for its temple food and world-renowned chef, Jeong Kwan Sunim.Only after the transfer of your deposit, your rsvp will be manually moved to "going". Ignore the waitlist & meetup stating the event is Full.
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Highlight #1
Founded in 632 A.D, Baekyangsa Temple (๋ฐฑ์์ฌ) is located within โฐ Naejangsan National Park => The Best mountain in Korea for viewing autumnโs crimson leaves. The walk up to the temple is one of the prettiest youโll see at a Korean temple. As you make your way towards the temple grounds, large red maples lead the way. Youโll pass by a dammed-off area of a stream that flows down from the Naejangsan mountain peaks. The combination of the mountains and valleys on both sides creates beautiful scenery. Nature reveals its beauty throughout all seasons here especially the red maple leaves during the fall.โฐ Daedunsan is a challenging hike with steep climbs & rocky terrain. It features the Geumgang Suspension Bridge and beautiful forests leading to a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains. Sturdy hiking boots and plenty of water are essential.
Magoksa Temple, situated on Mountain Taehwasan โฐ This mountain features an enjoyable trail on a long ridge, with great views!
This temple is bisected by a lovely stream, and its gates and halls are arranged along the curving banks, a unique layout; it is, therefore, famous as one of the most charming temples of Korea, attracting many visitors for its photogenic scenery and Daoist "good energy" who are unconcerned with its historical, doctrinal or architectural significance.
Can I join alone?
Yes, you will be paired up with members [same gender] like you who join alone. We will do our best to match for you, but if you are the last few to join and no roommate is available, be prepared to pay for a single room.Day 1 ๐ 26 Oct [L / D in the temple]
Arr ICN in the morning for group pickup/transfer to Magoksa Temple/lunch in temple/ short hike in Magoksa / transfer to Baekyangsa Temple / Dinner / Overnight Temple
Day 2 ๐ 27 Oct [B / L / D in the temple]
Early temple Breakfast & packed own lunch for day hike using lunchbox / Hike Naejangsan distance: 8.5km; Est. time: 6 โ 7 hrs
Overnight Temple
Day 3 ๐ 28 Oct [B / L / D]
Temple stay checkout / sightseeing a Juknokwon Bamboo Forest & Metaquoia Rd / Nagan Eupseong Folk Village / Overnight hotel
Day 4 ๐ 29 Oct [B / L / D]
Hike Nogodan โฒ1507m & Hwaeomsa Trail (~7.5km) of Jirisan Nat'l Park
Transfer to Jeonju Hanok VillageDay 5 ๐ 30 Oct [B / L / D]
Transfer to Daedunsan / hike Mt. Daedunsan trail peak @ 878m / transfer to Seoul / Overnight Seoul hotel
Day 6 ๐ 31 Oct [B / L ]
Korea Ginseng learning / Temple Food Cooking Experience / Hanuel Park / Myeongdong Mall
Day 7 ๐ 01 Nov [B]
Fly homeCOST [LAND only]
Twin/Triple sharing basis :
- 15 - 24pax @ S$1,650
- 25 or more @ S$1,450
- Single Supplement ADD +$380 (*hotel only)
- Deposit of SGD 500 to secure a slot.
Includes:
- The tour starts from Incheon Airport based on arrival before 8 am
- Day 7 departure at 1 pm from the hotel to Incheon Airport
- Full board meals & hotel: 4 hotel nights 2-night temple stay, 3 daily meals as stated
- All entrance fees to parks & any attractions stated
- All activities' cost stated above
- Hiking guide fee & permit application
EXCLUDES:
- Any air travel cost
- Tips to tour guide & driver
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions list
Flight booking:
All flights must arrive by 9 am on 26 Oct
Suggested flights: KE644, KE646, SQ 608 & OZ752Payment instructions & registration
Korea NTC Travel Services - TA No. TA# 03153