Posts Tagged ‘place’

Traditional Malay Experience

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Malaysia offers diverse, cosmopolitan cities as well as unspoiled tropical getaways. The Tanjong Jara Resort reflects both Malay tradition and culture.

The signature welcome drink at the Tanjong Jara Resort is roselle, which is derived from the petals of a herbal flower called asumpaya. This was the first taste of Malaysia’s refreshing hospitality. After the flight to the country’s capital Kuala Lumpur, it is a 45 minute flight into Terengganu’s small airport.
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Cameron Highlands

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Cameron Highlands offers many beautiful sights and interesting things to do. It is also a great place to escape the hot weather in other parts of Malaysia.
Cameron Highlands is located about 1,500 metres above sea level. This makes the weather there cooling. Thus, most people opt to stay at least one night to experience the cool night. It is also possible to extend it into a 3 days 2 nights vacation as there is lots to do.

Tea Plantations: Learn About the Tea-Making Process
Cameron is well-known for its many tea plantations. Visitors can visit to learn more about the tea-making process or to just sit back and relax while drinking tea. The view of the tea plantations is beautiful.
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Backpacker Guide (Kuala Lumpur)

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

This guide will show backpackers the best hotels and great areas to stay in Kuala Lumpur, the best areas to eat and where to get the best bargains in town.
Malaysia’s currency the Ringgit Malaysia for short RM is worth five times more than your Euro, and six times more than your British pound and three and half times the US Dollar. Malaysia offers the opportunity to live on a couple of Dollars a day.
The city can be a bit confusing at times, because of some hills and small mountains in the city center. Kuala Lumpur maps are available from any convenient store.
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Travel Destination in Kuala Lumpur

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Merdeka Square
The 328ft (100m) flagpole rising from Merdeka Square is the tallest in the world, and marks the place where Malaysia achieved independence in 1957. The city’s colonial past is still very much alive in the architecture of the surrounding buildings and the field still hosts the occasional cricket matches. The Tudor-style Royal Selangor Club rests on one corner of the square, looking onto a large video screen displaying religious messages and advertisements. The Club served as a social centre for Kuala Lumpur’s British residents; its doors are now open to anyone who can afford the membership fees. In keeping with die-hard customs women are still not allowed entry to the bar, except by invitation.

Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
British architect, AB Hubbock was inspired by North Indian Islamic design when he conceived this magnificent railway station. Spires, minarets, towers and arches explode against the backdrop of skyscrapers emphasising the glory of Moorish elegance. It serves not only as an aesthetic vision but is in use as an important commuter station.
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