LANGKAWI, KEDAH

                                   WELCOME TO LANGKAWI  ISLAND!!

• Langkawi has a lingering legend woven into its history. Ask anyone on the island about the tragic story of a beautiful young lady named Mahsuri, and you'll hear a tale of love, jealousy and a curse that was placed upon the island by her for seven generations.

• Other popular destinations are the Field of Burnt Rice, Hot Springs, Telaga Tujuh (The Seven Wells) and the Beach of Black Sand. Boat tours are organised to Tasik Dayang Bunting (Lake of the Pregnant Maiden), Gua Cerita (Cave of Stories) and Gua Langsir (Curtain Cave).

• For a more intimate time with nature, go trekking through the pristine rainforest that covers most of Langkawi, or go on a boat tour of the mangroves. There are also opportunities to go for a dive, or play a round of golf at some of the 5-star resorts. Langkawi also has an underwater world, with an underground tunnel that runs through a giant aquarium, that has received rave reviews.

• How to getting here? 

1)By Ferry

Ferries usually leave the port of Kuala Kedah on the mainland on the hour from 7am to 6pm. The ride lasts 1.5 hours. There are also ferry services from the mainland port of Kuala Perlis and the Thai port of Satun, both 45 minutes from Langkawi.

2)By Air

Both Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia have twice daily flights to Langkawi from Kuala Lumpur which land at Langkawi International Airport. There are also direct flights from Penang and Singapore.

• Who To Contact? :

            Langkawi Tourist Information Centre

            Phone: +604-966 7789/955 7155

                                                                                             SOURCES BY: www.tourism.gov.my

Elephant Sanctuary, Kuala Gandah, Pahang

Lanchang is a small village where you can find an elephant sanctuary named Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Centre or the Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary. The elephant sanctuary was established in 1989 within the Krau Wildlife Reserve, and is managed by the Malaysian Department of Wildlife and National Parks. Here many orphaned elephants are raised and given shelter. Not long after tourists found out about the elephant shelter the town quickly evolved into a popular tourist attraction. Kuala Gandah (Lanchang) is probably the best place on Peninsular Malaysia to come face to face with an elephant.

Kuala Gandah is located within the protected Krau Wildlife Reserve and is a couple of hours drive from Kuala Lumpur. Visitors are to arrive from 12:30pm onwards. On arrival you have to register at the Visitor Registration Office and sign a waiver of liability for any accidents. You are then given a donation form to complete. There is no entrance fee to the Centre but a (generous) donation is strongly encouraged. Although the Centre is funded by the Malaysian Government's Department of Wildlife and National Parks, donations are welcome to finance the upgrading of facilities. With around 20 elephants in residence, each eating 50-100 kilos of food per day you can imagine it costs a lot to keep the place going.

The elephants are paraded onto a kind of stage and introduced to the visitors. Some elephants demonstrate how they can carry things with their trunks and obey basic commands.

Next it is feeding time. The elephants line up and happily allow visitors to pop great chunks of papaya and cucumber into their mouths.

During weekends the center gets quite crowded with coach loads of students, foreign tour groups and locals who arrive in private transport. 

Opening hours

9am - 4.45pm

address:   Kuala Gandah, Lanchang, 

                 Pahang, 28500, Lanchang, 

   Pahang, Malaysia.

              

       Tel: +60 9-279 0391

Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak

Gunung Mulu National Park, situated in the Malaysian State of Sarawak on the island of Borneo, is outstanding both for its high biodiversity and for its karst features. The park is dominated by Gunung Mulu, a 2,376 m-high sandstone pinnacle and the property is the most studied tropical karst area in the world. The geological Melinau Formation contains a remarkable concentration of caves, revealing a geological history of over more than 1.5 million years.

The most studied tropical karst area in the world. The 52.864-ha park contains seventeen vegetation zones, exhibiting some 3,500 species of vascular plants. Its palm species are exceptionally rich, with 109 species in twenty genera noted. The park is dominated by Gunung Mulu, a 2,377 m-high sandstone pinnacle. At least 295 km of explored caves provide a spectacular sight and are home to millions of cave Swiftlets and bats. The Sarawak Chamber, 600 m by 415 m and 80 m high, is the largest known cave chamber in the world.

The Pinnacles Summit Trek is usually done as a 3 day / 2 night trek although it is possible to do it as a 2 day / 1 night trek. The first stage is a 1-2 hour boat trip along the River Melinau to Kuala Berar. If the water level is low, the boat has to be pushed over rocky sections so the trips takes longer. Base Camp 5 is relatively easy 7.8 km walk from Kuala Berar, following flat jungle terrain and taking 2-3 hours. Camp 5 is situated near the Melinau Gorge which separates Mount Benarat from Gunung Api. There is -style hostel accommodation at the camp, and cooking facilities. The Melinau River in front of Camp 5 is crystal clear and ideal for a swim after the trek from Long Berar.

Sungai Moroli, Kampung Luanti, Sabah - Fish Massage

Fancy something more unique than your average spa? Then head on to Kampung Luanti, Ranau for a fish massaging session!

 In the Local KadazanDusun dialect, ‘tagal’ means ‘no fishing’, and the main purpose of the ‘tagal’ is to preserve the environment as well as the ecosystem to benefit the future generation. ‘Ikan Pelian’ or Malaysian Mahseer comes from the family of Cyprinidae. These fishes are specifically trained by the villagers to perform the healing massage activities.

 The fish massage is deemed to have a curative effect on those who suffers from psoriasis. Come to Kampung Luanti for regular fish massages and you will enjoy smoother and suppler skin - just like a baby’s bottom.

 If the idea of fishes nibbling off your dead skin doesn’t thrill you, try other activities such as jungle trekking and camping. Should you intend to stay longer, Kampung Luanti is also equipped with a homestay programme to make visitors feel at home every time.

HOW TO GET THERE?

It takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes by road to Ranau from Kota Kinabalu. You can get a taxi or you could rent a car and drive to Ranau.

Admission Fee

Entrance Fee	Status	Tariff
Within Ranau (Local)	Adult >18 yrs	RM 3.00
	Children <18 yrs	RM 1.00
Outstation (Local)	Adult >18 yrs	RM5.00
	Children <18 yrs	RM 2.00
International	Adult/ Children	RM 10.00

sources : http://www.sabahtourism.com/destination/tagal-

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Medan Ikan Bakar Kuala Ibai,@ Grilled Fish Restaurant ,Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu

Look no further, the famous grilled fish in Kuala Terengganu is located under the Kuala Ibai bridge. 
It opens daily from 5 pm - 11 pm.
There is no specific signboard direction to this place. 

TIPS to get there: 
there are some landmarks to take note.

If you are driving from Kuala Terengganu City, head to Jalan Batu Burok road. 
Keep straight and you will pass by Terengganu Equestrian Resort (TER) and Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque, both on your left. 
Keep left. 
There is a fork in the road, diverged into two roads. Take the left road (the small road). 
The right road will lead you to the Kuala Ibai bridge, which is the road to Marang / Kuantan.

Frontview of the Restaurant

Medan Ikan Bakar is indeed 'famous' in Kuala Terengganu. It is located under the bridge Kuala Ibai.

Plenty of choice

Beside famous for their grilled fish, they also provide a wide choices of menu from variety of fried rice to fried noodles, tom yam, vegetables etc.

Apart from the grilled fish 'famous', this restaurant also provides a menu such as fried rice, fried noodles, tom yam, vegetables and others dish.

its grilled fish

Fried Squid or "Sotong Celup Tepung"

Spice Lala

Vegetable Soup

View under The Kuala Ibai Bridge

View from the Restaurant

Open everyday from 5.00 pm - 11.00 pm.

Marine Paradise at Tioman Island, Pahang

A marine paradise surrounds Tioman Island or "Pulau Tioman" of Pahang, an alluring island which lies about 56 km off the south-eastern coastline of Peninsular Malaysia.It is the largest island in Pahang and in fact is the largest off-shore island in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is about 39km long and 12 km wide with a total land area of 133.6 sq km.In size this Pahang island is the third largest island in Peninsula Malaysia behind Penang and Langkawi. As comparison, Langkawi Island (largest island in Peninsular Malaysia) is about 478.5 sq km in size, which is three and a half times larger than Tioman Island.

Did you know?The Tioman Island belonged originally to the state of Johore, Malaysia?
It became part of Pahang on 1st September 1868, when Temenggong Abu Bakar of Johore signed an agreement with Sultan Wan Ahmad of Pahang giving the island and a few other islands around there to Pahang. This Agreement was witnessed by the British Governor of the Straits Settlements, Sir Harry Ord.

THE ORIGIN OF THE ISLAND'S NAME

It is said that the name "Tioman" comes from a "tiong" (mynah) bird owned by an old man on the island. This bird was quite special, with ability to imitate the language of the village folks and had a beautiful voice.

And it became the favorite of the Island folks who always meet and gather at the old man’s house to listen to the bird’s singing and antics.

But, as all living things, one day the "tiong" bird died. The old man really felt sad and depressed. Everytime the village folks meet him, he would say, "Tiong man sudah mati" (meaning "my tiong bird is dead").

P.S. – "man" is short for "teman" (friend), which in local Pahang dialect is "I" or "me" or "mine", and collectively "ours").

As a mark of respect, the folks dedicated the island to the bird referring it as "Pulau tiong man" (or "our tiong Island"). It later became "Pulau Tioman" by foreigners, who are unfamiliar with the soft and almost inaudible nasal "ng" sound spoken in the local dialect.

LEGENDS OF THE DRAGONS

The origin of the Island is shrouded with intriguing legends of dragons - the sometimes respected and sometimes dreaded creature of ancient times.

A common version of Tioman’s origin says that it is the final resting place of a magical dragon princess who whilst flying from China to her beloved prince in Singapore, sought solitude and solace in the crystal clear waters of the South China Sea.

Feeling enchanted and intriguingly charmed by the natural beauty of the place and the underwater world, she decided to stay there forever. She eventually turned herself into an island and in gratitude for the beautiful resting place, she promised Mother Nature that she would extend her kindness and comfort to all and sundry, especially travelers and fishermen who seek shelter in the island.

Tioman Island is accessible from either Mersing (Johor) or Tanjung Gemok (Pahang) by fast boats and ferry services. Tanjung Gemok jetty near Rompin is situated 150 km south of Kuantan and about 60 km from Mersing. The fast air-conditioned ferry takes about an hour and a half to reach Tioman Island from Tanjung Gemok, while it takes about 2 hours if from Mersing.

Keropok Lekor BTB 2209 Bukit Tok Beng, Kuala Terengganu.

If you've ever been to Kuala Terengganu you definitely will stop to shop "keropok Lekor"  or crackers. Okay here I want to share a "Keropok Lekor" .

Introduce you to the store Balik Pulau BTB 2209. Keropok Shop is located in the village of Bukit Tok Beng, Kuala Terengganu that's why the shop name is BTB, its more easy to say maybe.

If you eat at the store did not have to take a number. To buy crackers kind have to take a number, but each person will be limited to purchase of RM100 kind of crackers next to the customer does not have to wait long. If you want to purchase more than RM100, you need to take a number and line up yet again.

For me this is the first Keropok Lekor shop that I see  if to buy Keropok Lekor must take a queue number. The situation is the same as going to make passport .This shop using the service to take a queue number because too many customers at all times.

Operations hour : Monday - Saturday

8.00 am - 8.00 pm

China Town, Jonker Walk

A street in Chinatown with many antiques, textile and handicraft stores as well as galleries. On weekend nights the street is closed for traffic and turns into a lively night market. Jalan Hang Jebat, or Jonker Walk is it commonly known, is a street in historical Chinatown of Melaka starting just across the river from the Dutch Square. Jonker Walk is flanked on both sides of the road with heritage houses dating back up to the 17th century. At that time, rich Baba Nyonya (also known as Perankans, descendents of 15th - 16th century Chinese immigrants marrying local Malay women) lived and did their business here. Today, the street houses many shops selling antiques, textiles, handicrafts and souvenirs. On the weekends, starting Friday night at 6pm, the road is closed off for traffic and turns in a very crowded night market.

Jonker walk, Melaka

Operating Hours :

Friday, 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm

Saturday & Sunday, 11.00 am - 10.00 pm

Address : Jalan Hang Jebat 

75200 Melaka

Central Market, Kuala Lumpur

Central Market Kuala Lumpur began life as a wet market in 1888, built by Yap Ah Loy, the city’s Chinese Kapitan. It served as a prominent landmark in colonial and modern-day Kuala Lumpur. When it was relocated in the 1980s, the Malaysian Heritage Society successfully petitioned against the demolition of the building, and it was subsequently declared a centre for Malaysian arts, culture and handicraft.
            In 2004, the Kha Seng Group acquired this iconic building. Since its takeover, Central Market Kuala Lumpur and its accompanying Annexe have been transformed into an award-winning tourist attraction and shopping destination, while preserving the significance in showcasing the nation’s arts, culture and heritage.
Many positive changes were introduced including the initiation of zoned shopping areas and the upgrading of stalls and kiosks while the outdoor stage provides a venue for regular showcase of multi-cultural performances and celebrations.

The Central Market Annexe situated behind Central Market Kuala Lumpur houses several art galleries that serve to nurture a vital and progressive arts culture in Malaysia. It provides an avenue for people from all walks of life to congregate and experience the local arts scene. The various galleries collectively form a colourful platform for artists and audiences to come together in the shared adventure of art and Kasturi Walk In affirming its position as a world-class tourist destination, the Kasturi Walk at Central Market Kuala Lumpur opened in 2011. This outdoor and covered pedestrianised lane running alongside the main building is lined with kiosks and stalls, adding a vibrant al fresco ambience to the Central Market Kuala Lumpur shopping experience.

Strategically located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and close to the public transportation hub, Central Market Kuala Lumpur is linked to major destinations and hotels. It is also located near the KL Sentral interchange station which provides fast and convenient connections to most parts of Kuala Lumpur as well as the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Central Market Kuala Lumpur is today a major attraction for both tourists and Malaysians a like.

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Address : Jaln Hang Kasturi ,
50050 Kuala Lumpur

Sources : http://www.centralmarket.com.my/about.php