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*✈️ Journey to
Chongqing: A Long-Awaited Adventure Begins*
After a long hiatus from traveling, I finally set off
on a new adventure on *25 October 2025*. The excitement was real as I boarded
the *12:15 PM YoYo bus* from *Johor Bahru* to *Kuala Lumpur International
Airport (KLIA)*. We made a brief toilet stop at *Tangkak*, and by *6:30 PM*, I
arrived at KLIA. It felt so good to be on the move again.
📸
- “Boarding the YoYo bus—ready to hit the road again!”
- “KLIA arrival—sunset glow and travel vibes.”
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*🍽️ A Warm
Welcome at Sama Sama Hotel*
Upon arrival, I was treated to a comforting meal at
the *Sama Sama Hotel*, located right next to the airport. The hospitality and
food were a pleasant surprise—just what I needed after the long bus ride. It
was a perfect way to unwind before the next leg of my journey.
- “Dinner at Sama Sama Hotel—warm welcome and full
belly.”
- “Elegant dining setup before the flight.”
- “A quiet moment to recharge at KLIA’s finest.”
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*🛫 Flight
Delays and Transit Challenges*
My flight to *Chongqing* was booked on *China Southern
Airlines flight CZ8072*, with a transit stop in *Guangzhou* before connecting
to *flight CZ3405*. Unfortunately, the initial flight was *delayed*, adding a
layer of unpredictability to the trip.
The transit experience at *Guangzhou Baiyun
International Airport* was memorable:
- *Security checks* were thorough and time-consuming.
- The airport was *enormous*, and navigating it
without a *skytrain* made the transfer more challenging.
- A *shuttle bus* took about *10 minutes* to transport
us from the gate to the aircraft parking area.
- “Waiting at KLIA—delays but still smiling.”
*🥟 In-Flight
Experience*
On *CZ8072*, breakfast was served at *4:41 AM* —a
rather odd hour for a meal. The tray included *bread and mee*, which felt more
like a midnight snack than breakfast.
- “Early morning meal at 4:41 AM—bread and mee in the
sky.”
Later, onboard *CZ3405*, I was served a simple meal: a *meat bun with peanuts*. It wasn’t fancy, but after hours of travel and waiting, it was comforting and satisfying.
- “China Southern Airlines snack—meat bun and
peanuts.”
- “Simple comforts at 30,000 feet.”
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*🧊 Arrival in
Chongqing*
We finally *landed in Chongqing* at *11:44 AM*,
greeted by a wave of *cold weather* —a stark contrast to Malaysia’s tropical
warmth. The airport was adorned with *large welcome signboards*, creating a
festive and inviting atmosphere.
For connectivity, I had pre-purchased an *eSIM from
Touch 'n Go*, which offered *10GB of data valid for 30 days*. It was a seamless
setup and proved essential for staying connected throughout the trip.
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*🚌 Cruise Tour
Begins*
At the airport, a *Century Cruise tour bus* was
waiting to pick us up. Our group consisted of *28 travelers*, and we were
joined by a *youthful and energetic lady tour guide* who brought a cheerful and
helpful vibe to the team.
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