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Monday, January 31, 2011

Carey Island Malaysia

Carey Island or Pulau Carey is an island in Selangor, Malaysia. Carey Island is located to the south of Port Klang and north of Banting town. It is a huge island separated from the Selangor coast by the Langat River, connected by a bridge from Chondoi and Teluk Panglima Garang near Banting. It was named after Valentine Carey, a former British civil service officer in Malaya. Despite its name, many locals from Klang do not consider it a real island compared to Pulau Ketam due to its proximity to the mainland and the river that separates it from the mainland is practically a stream. Theres nothing much to do here except if you are visiting on the 28th of February this year where the Mah Meri Asli people would be having the annual prayers and feast. That would be an exciting thing to watch. 
It is famous for its seafood such as crabs, prawns, and various fishes. The island has palm oil plantations owned by Sime Darby Plantations. It is an initial settlement area for the Mah-Meri (pronounced [max mri]), one of the aborigine Orang Asli tribes of Malaysia. They have assimilated into modern life, with jobs in the nearby plantations and farms, but they retain their unique culture and way of life. Apart from exhibitions of their traditional dances and music, the Mah Meri are particularly known for their votive sculptures, fashioned from a kind of swamp hardwood known as "Nyireh Batu".
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The seafood there is cheap and nice. If you drop there can try the tasty food ar Restoran Kang Guan
You can order a selection of popular dishes:
1) Oyster Omelette ‘Oh Jien’ – Delicious tasting and it’s a bit different from what we have in PJ or KL. It’s not very oily too which is total opposite from what I had before. For those who loves oyster you might want to stop by here and grab a piece of it.
2) Marmite Crab – It’s finger licking good!
3) Crispy Fried Sotong – Very nice!
4) Vegie – Just some normal vegies…
Overall, it was a good value and tasty meal, at a very interesting location by the river but if you go at night you will not be able to see the nice sea view. Recommended and it’s cheap too.










1) Oyster Omelette ‘Oh Jien’





2) Marmite Crab with buns




3) Crispy Fried Sotong

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Nature relaxing - Templer's Park Malaysia



Templer's park is located 2km north of Kuala Lumpur. Templer's park is a good place for nature lovers, photographers and picnickers.

The entry is located beside the busy trunk road to Ipoh. There are numerous picnic areas along the two streams and you will find visitors almost anytime. From the car park a road leads to a nice swimming pool and there you will find a signboard to the waterfall.

This area was fully equipped with toilet facilities, change rooms and canteen. if you had not reached here and see for yourself, you would not imagine its setting up. Just wondering the hesitation and the talk by urbanites that the place was in the wilderness.
This beautiful park is a precious repository for flora and fauna, and one of the last proper green lungs within the city outskirts. There are restaurants, food stalls and ample parking space. For overnight stay, there are chalets and camping facilities for visitors.

Bring along a change of clothes, swimwear, insert repellant and a pair of binoculars if you are into bird watching. Wear suitable shoes as the around the waterfall can be slippery.

The Kanching Forest, about km later, is also on the right side. There are seven Waterfalls in the the Kanching Park. The signboard was previously erected to guide visitors to the 7 water falls.
Visitors walking follow the guide line by showing from their names .There are paved steps to trek up to the destination of their choice and capabilities. For Those who have more energy can climb up to waterfall level 7 where it is less crowded.
This Kanching Recreation Park sees the confluence by 2 rivers. There is a choice of depth and water flow to suit the family needs. You and your family especially for the kids can  have an activities like wadding in the shallow stream or playing with a dingy is allowed.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Bukit Tinggi - The Colmar Tropicale at Malaysia





Bukit Tinggi offer unique theme unlike others hill, such as Rabbit Farm,Japanese Village and Colmar Tropicale . Stand at 2600 feet above sea level. Colmar Tropicale, located in Bukit Tinggi, Pahang, is a replica of a collection of buildings from a north-eastern village in France dating back to the 16th Century. It's just like a picture postcard. The French themed resort was opened in July 2000. It's surrounded by lush tropical forest land, while retaining the authenticity and European atmosphere of its counterpart. Indulge in a truly continental French experience in Colmar Tropicale, alongside beautiful architecture and historically-designed landmarks that will bring you a step back in time.

Colmar Tropicale and Japanese Village is the first and only place in Malaysia where you can see Colmar Village at France and Japanese Village at Japan without having to leave the country.
Both places are developed by Berjaya Hotels & Resorts and located at the Bukit Tinggi, Pahang. They can be reached by following the Karak Highway, then take the exit at Bukit Tinggi (the next exit after Genting Highland).
It Just RM 16 for adults and RM 8 for children below twelve to pay for admissions to Japanese Village and Colmar Tropicale. They also have a golf course and paintball there. But a day trip would be enough to cover everything. On the other hand, newly dating couples would appreciate Berjaya Hills Resort as a half day get away from town and a chance to bond.



At Colmar Tropicale Berjaya Hills Resort they have a bakery, restaurant, wine bar in the town. Rooms are available at the resort meaning you stay in the French themed town itself. The Colmar Tropicale has a host of activities to enjoy. Indulge in cigars at the Le Vin Wine & Cigar Bar or be amazed by the lively street and exotic stage performances from local and foreign artistes. A clock tower at the entrance welcomes the visitors. For those into photography, the Colmar Tropicale has many sights for shutterbugs to make a snapshot; the castle drawbridge being a particular favourite. Watch swans paddling lazily around the moat, relax by the square’s fountain, make a wish at the wishing well, gaze at the cuckoo clock tower (designed after the Riquewihr Tower in France) or climb the tower for a panoramic sight of the entire resort.


After a visit the Colmar Tropicale you can take the tram provided to Japanese Village as the road to Colmar Tropicale is less steep. You can even rent a Kimono at Japanese Village (RM 20 for 30 min). You can also visit the Botanical Garden near to the Japanese Village.Bukit Tinggi Japanese Village consists of beautiful gardens to a waterfall, impressive koi ponds and up to a Japanese Tea House. It was planned and designed by a Japanese architect, Mr Kaio Ariizumi and built by a team of 22 skilled craftsmen from Japan. We found there’s full of spirit of Japanese at the moments. It is worth to visit especially photography purpose or relax; a lot of nature plants & live that you can find at Japanese Village.



The rabbit farm is not included in the entrance fee to ColmarTropicale. However it only set us back RM3 per person to get in, which to be honest was great value for money. Again with the food provided the boys really had fun feeding the already well-fed rabbits. They were pretty tame, which made the boys even The rabbit farm is lacated at half way to Colmar Tropicale & Japanese Village, is not more curious. They can’t stop petting their backs. The area where children can interact with the rabbits was actually pretty small, and they had to climb up a small fence to get in. The fence was to avoid the rabbit from jumping out of the compound. They were pretty strict though on the matter of handling.We were not allowed to lift the whole rabbit up. Patting was OK.
If you are expecting a casino or slots machines at Bukit Tinggi, take note that there is none. There use to be but no longer. Now the place serves as a plain highland resort unlike Genting Highlands. Nevertheless, this place is great if you have kids.


Friday, January 21, 2011

Hotel and Resorts Genting

Awana Hotel

Genting Hotel

Highlands Hotel
Hotel and Resorts
Genting Highlands has several apartment and hotel to chose from. It’s available and convenient suitable for couple, family and friends gathering.
If you are looking to spend some quiet time to relax, this may not be the ideal vacation location especially during peak season where Genting Highlands can get really chaotic with the influx of tourists from Singapore. Long queues are a common sight at hotel lobbies, and don’t expect good customer services.
There are also few hotels at the resort, ranging from budget to five star hotels – Genting (5 star), Highlands (5 star), Resort (4 star), First World (3 star) and Theme Park (3 star).
The furnishing of most hotels are pretty old and worn out. In fact, most of the rooms require renovations if they are to keep up with times, hotel rooms are also unheated and can get chilly at night, especially during rainy days.

Dining At Genting


There are many top and international chefs at Genting to bring the visitor one of a kind, finest dining experience in town. At Genting Highland never worry about the eating and dining, it offers a good range of dining facilities. Food at Genting highlands resort is generally overpriced and mediocre. Local, Western and fast food (Mc Donalds, KFC, Burger King and Mary Brown) is widely available. Most restaurants are halal to cater because there are large number of Muslim visitors.
Coffee Terrace:  The Genting Hotel is manage the Coffee Terrace and specialised in local dishes that are served for breakfast. You can either go for its buffet spread or order the food ala carte. Its Hainanese Chicken Rice is said to be the best chicken rice that you can find in Genting Highlands. Its Indian-style Fish Head Curry is also worth to try.
Canteen Station Highland: It's opened in 24 hour food outlet is known as Kanteen Stesyen Highland

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Fun & Adventure at Genting Theme Park



Theme Park
The resort has three theme parks which are Genting Outdoor Theme Park, First World Indoor Theme Park and Water Park.
There is a new Theme Park Annual Passport WorldCard, you only have to pay once to enjoy unlimited entry to over 40 exciting rides for 365 days! That’s 364 days longer!  not just a one day ticket.
The Genting Theme Park Annual Passport WorldCard is valid for admission to the Outdoor Theme Park, Water Park and Genting and First World Plaza Indoor Theme Park, and EXCLUDES Sky Venture, SnowWorld, First World Cineplex, Genting X-Pedition Wall, Flying Coaster, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! And Haunted Adventure. 
Genting Outdoor Theme Park
There are many rides at the Outdoor Theme Park. Taking leisure drives in the Antique car and exhilarating experience to enjoy the cool mountain air

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Genting the entertaiment world

Cineplex
Located at First World Plaza, the First world Cineplex houses two Cineplexes . there are 164 seating capacity. You can watch your favourite and latest movies at here. To find out information what movie and pricing is showing at genting cinema can call: (603) 610 11118. Lets enjoy the movie at  highest cineplex in Malaysia!
Pavilion Hall
The latest entertainment hotspot at Genting, is suitable for hosting dance performances and concerts. The world-class acts and international sporting will always having their event at Pavilion Hall . The seating capacity of more than 2000 persons.
The Genting International Showroom

The hi-tech and multimedia entertainment venue is located apposite Genting Palace,
Genting Hotel.Showroom supported by latest & lighting system, seating capacity 1700 people.It is no smoking and comfortable, you can filed under lifestyle.

Genting Arena Star
The Arena of Stars is a perfect platform for artistes dazzling their best melodies. For performers to put on the "live" show their artistic skills, and for crowds to join in the celebrations and prance to contemporary and hit tunes. At one time it can accommodate up to 6000 people.





Genting - shopping paradise


First World Plaza the shopping paradise
The First World Plaza the coolest and highest shopping destination in Malaysia.It carries over 90 labels outlets and attractions for all ages.If you shopping at Location: Level T2A First World Plaza where you can find gift,souvenirs,Jewellery
wallet,handbags,shoes,jean,dresses...and must must more, feel like want to packing all world in shopping bag.If you feel tired when shopping around you can have a relaxing foot massage at Healing Touch Foot Reflexology.The foot massage will let you feel GOOD and COMFORTABLE like you a new person, no more tired feel like to shopping again.

Excited at Genting Highland's casino


The Asia Best International Casino
At Genting Highlands there two massive casinos. The casinos are opened 24 Hours to the general public , the Genting casinos are only alowed for the years above 21,limited to non-Muslims however, non-Malaysian Muslims are welcome.There are a dress code for men  who are required to wear collared shirts, batik shirts are available at the entrance . Otherwise smart casual should be OK.T-shirts, short sleeves shirt, shorts and sandals are not allowed. The table games include roulette, baccarat, blackjack and some Chinese games such as tai sai and pai gow. While there are theoretical non-smoking zones, all casinos are covered in dense smoke.
 Make a stop at the Genting casinos, even if you are not a gambler, have a look and try a few small bets just for fun and excited . Maybe you are the lucky one Genting casino will pay you for the cost to spend there. Goodluck !

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Find The Way To Genting Destination


View Genting Highlands Maps in a larger map

One can easily reach Genting from Kuala Lumpur via car or taxi and enjoy the picturesque beauty on the either side of a six lane highway being built on a mountain. On the way to Genting from when it rains in Genting Highlands especially if you are driving as the visibility will drop to zero.
KL Easibook.com provides coach bus services from Kuala Lumpur instead of Puduraya to Genting Highlands First World Hotel.
There is a "Go Genting" bus service also running at KL Sentral. This bus will end at the cable car station at the foot of the mountains. You have to buy a cable car ticket to Genting Highlands.
A few things to watch out for :
(a) The road leading up the Genting are long and winding. Most first time travellers will get uncomfortable.
(b) The cable car allows only a certain luggage size into the cabin, very much like carry-on luggage on a plane, so just make sure you pack something compact.
(c) Once you reach up to Genting, as a first time vistor, you will be very very disoriented by the sights and sounds of the place. Even during low season, the place is packed full!

Monday, January 17, 2011

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall

 
Sunway Pyramid brings you to crazy and fun shopping themes, it is the best the world has to offer into this dedicated retail haven. There is Fashion Central, Oasis Boulevard, Asian Avenue, Marrakesh and Kidz Zone always offer for all ages shoppers. You can have a unique shopping adventure. You will find variety in fashion, jewellery, accessories, shoes, music, videos, gifts, souvenirs, leathers, books, pharmacies, electrical products, home furnishing and exatra.
At LG1 Kidz Zone, everyday from 20 Dec 2010 - 19 Feb 2011. On top of the different selections of aquariums available, There have different activities and games in store for all children. Children can have fun with fish catching , DIY aquarium design and fish counting game. For those kids under 10 years old will be given free fish while stock last.This shopping mall always be the family weekend shopping spree.
You also can having fun here with an ice skating rink. Sunway Pyramid Ice Skating Academy is the largest skating academy in South East Asia. Ice skating is so much fun. I just drop there for Christmas shopping offer and bring my kids for ice skating , they really have fun there and I go for my shopping.







Sunway Pyramid Christmas tree creation

 
Photo before entered into the skating ring

Feel the fun at Sunway Lagoon


Sunway Lagoon (Waters of Africa), is another hot spot in Malaysia. It's located at Petaling Jaya, right beside Sunway Pyramid. If you're searching for a place where you can have some splashing fun and adventure, this is definitely the right choice and you will not regret it.

This huge theme park has one of the world's largest man-made surf beach as well as the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge. There are over 30 different wet and dry rides in this park. An extreme park and wildlife zoo arealso located here. The followings are some of the attractions that you can enjoy.





Water Park
Looking to cool down, thrill your senses or simply craving a day at the beach? Try our relaxing tube rides, ride on the adrenalin pumping speeding slides or even take a surf at the giant waves at Sunway Surf Beach.









Amusement Park
Action and adventure comes alive. Challenge and thrill yourself at the runaway rollercoster, Lost City of Gold, look at the world upside down from the 360 Degrees Rotating Pirate's Revenge or experience a life like an old cowboy, at the Wild Wild West! It's simply fun for all ages, all year round.


Extreme Park
Ever fancied yourself as a hotshot? Take on your mates to some speed test at the challenging All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) rides, glide like a sugar glider through the 203 metres Flying Fox, or even gun 'em down through a friendly Combat Paintball Game.






 






Wildlife Park
Get really up close, interact and learn from our friendly cuddle Wildlife friends. Get intimate and enjoy the moments with the amiable exotic wildlife friends by feeding, sitting or even speak to them.
 
Scream Park
Think you're macho and tough? Think twice! Be prepared to be scared off your rocks - four times over! With the state-of-the-art audio and visual, it sets apart the brave and faint-hearted!















If you're searching for a place to spend the night, Sunway Lagoon Resort is probably your best choice and it's very near to Sunway  Lagoon. Sunway Lagoon Resort, offers visitors the convenience of a 5-star hotel, a grand shopping mall(Sunway Pyramid) right next door and other ultra-modern facilities.



Sunway Lagoon Resort









Friday, January 14, 2011

adventure at Zoo Negara

Zoo Negara is the first national zoo in Malaysia. It was opened in 1963. Until now, the Zoo is owned and operated by the Malaysian Zoological Society.
 Zoo Negara is considered as one of the most exciting zoos in Southeast Asia. "With some 5,000 animals from over 400 species of mammals, amphibians, birds, reptiles and fish. The zoo also has an impressive aquarium display, a primate park and a reptile house. It has a collection
of a wide range of animals from all over the world. Besides showcasing the animals, the Zoo emphasized on these four main areas - Conservation, Education, Research and Recreation. The zoo is a valuable resource for all visitors from within Malaysia and overseas.

Rock climbing at Batu Caves




Batu Caves
Batu Caves is a limestone hill, which is series of cave temples and caves, at Gombak district, 13 kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Batu Caves takes its name from the Sungai Batu or Batu River, which flows past the hill.

Thean Hou Temple


 Thean Hou Temple (Chinese: 天后宫) Thean Hou temple, was built by the Hainanese community living in Kuala Lumpur is dedicated to Goddess Tian Hou (The Heavenly Mother). Dedicated to Thean Hou (Queen of Heaven), the Thean Hou Temple is one of the largest Chinese temples in South-East Asia. Thean Hou is worshipped largely in coastal areas

Thursday, January 13, 2011

National Museum


National Museum
The National Museum comprises of 4 main galleries.
In here you can find different ethnic groups that live in Malaysia through photos and replicas. Different races have their own unique features and yet they have learnt to live together in harmony. The Weapons, Music and Ceramic Gallery showcases the evolution of weapons from 35,000 to 2,500 years ago including the "keris", a weapon unique t the Malay culture with its distinctive wavy blade. Musical instruments of each culture are also different, each with its own unique sound and the way it is played.The Cultural Gallery exhibits costumes of the different cultural races of Malaysia such as Malay, Chinese, Indian, Iban and other ethnic groups. You can learn more about "Wayang Kulit" or Shadow Play, a popular traditional form of entertainment as well as the different ceremonies and how events like weddings are celebrated in different ways.

Little India


Little India
Kuala Lumpur's own Little India is found along Masjid India Street which is near Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman. A short stretch of Indian shops are the trademark of this place, retailing traditional Indian goods such as milk, breads, flower garlands and Bollywood music.

While Indian music blasts away on the street, visitors can soak in the colourful sights on the street. For those who want to wet their taste buds; there are many eateries along the street for you to choose from, which enable you to try authentic Indian food 
and sip some "Teh Tarik" a local tea that is popular with all races      

Market Flower








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