Dantruong Travel & Tourism

MALAYSIA well aware that tourism industry has become one of the largest foreign exchange earner for the country. Therefore, this neighbor of State continues to develop and promote  industry to the international world by calling on the country as Truly Asia.

Some areas that may be used to be considered one eye because of the impression , has now become an attractive place for tourists. Actually there are so many attractions in Malaysia, but the Media Travelista will consider only the attractions of the most widely preferred by most tourists who come there.

1. Petronas Tower
Petronas twin towers, with levels reaching 88-storey building is second highest in the world. Located in Kuala Lumpur City Center and adjacent to the Hotel Mandarin Oriental. You are allowed to ride up to the bridge connecting the two towers at 42 floors.

To be able to ride, you will be given free tickets, but on condition that the queue from 6:00 pm Malaysia time. Every day the Petronas issued a ticket for 1600 people, and one can line up tickets for a maximum of five people.

History of high towers in the world and history of the development of the twin towers you can see in a show room located next to the ticket counter. Directly beneath the twin towers have a big shopping center and an elite that is named Suria KLCC Shopping Complex. You’ll find plenty of exclusive shops that sell famous branded goods. Similar to Takashimaya / Paragon in Singapore.

Here too there are many tourist places of interest such as the Petronas Philharmonic Hall, where performances of classical music to jazz events, Petrosains Science Centre, Petronas Art Gallery and Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, where there is the Aquaria oceanarium.

2. Sunway Lagoon
Almost the same as Waterbom that bloom in Indonesia, Sunway Lagoon is most fitting to visit with family. Inside there are six play areas, ranging from, Water Park, where various water games can be found here, ranging from the slide, giant wave pool that makes you feel like surfing on the beach, and Amusement Park, this area is similar to the Ancol Dreamland. Manifold of a fun ride to play a tense waiting for you here.

Extreme Park, this area such as outbound arena. There are ATV offroad games, flying fox, paintball, and much more adventure game that will boost your adrenaline. Wildlife Park, here you can invite family to see the lives of animals in landscape.

Furthermore, there is also Scream Park, for you who likes to be challenged to compete guts to drop by this place. Haunted house, loaded with high technology will make your skin crawl.

3. Batu Caves
Being on top of the hill is 15 km from the northern part of Kuala Lumpur, is an attraction for tourists which is very famous in Selangor. Batu Caves consists of three big caves, including the main cave there are Hindu temples are decorated with fine carvings. One of the interesting experiences in Batu Caves is climbing 272 steps leading to the main cave.

Adjacent to the main cave is the Cave of the Ramayana in which the inside walls painted images of the Indian epic tale myth. Limestone hill is also a popular place for rock climbing activities.

4. Precarious
Take approximately 1.5 hours by bus, the area that is far from Kuala Lumpur. Apart from that region is very cold and cool, the attraction is here there launnya Genting Sky Venture, the only facility that provides experience skydiving in Asia.

Then there’s Genting X-pedition Wall, an international climbing wall 15 meters high with a cliff hanging over six meters. In addition there are facilities to play bowling, Cineplex and all sorts of very interesting game.

5. Eye on Malaysia
Ferris wheel that reaches a height of 60 meters is located beside the lake Titiwangsa has 42 fruit capsules, and the ride this wheel you can enjoy spectacular views of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

This mill is equipped air conditioning, so for your chance to ride this wheel in the daytime do not need to fear overheating. For those of you who want to ride, must spend at RM15 or about 45 thousand.

AS one of the most visited countries, Malaysia does have a remarkable attraction. If you are planning in the near future the land to the neighbor, then you should pay attention to certain things in mind before packing.

Do not panic beforehand, because we only want to explain how to handle your luggage in a safe manner. Here are tips for your journey more comfortable in order to Malaysia.

Drugs. Do not ever think to bring the kinds of medicines when you are in Malaysia. There, though only bring in small quantities, is still the death penalty that will ensnare you.

Pedestrians. All pedestrians should use the crossing when it will cross the bridge, or must obey the traffic lights at the pedestrian crossing on zebra will cross.

Travel documents. Always recommended to all visitors to deposit travel documents and valuables, they were told the hotel to stay safe. Read the rest of this entry »

ISLAND Pinang or Penang is a Malaysian state, which consists of Pulau Pinang area of 293 square kilometers, and œSeberang Peraiâ € â €? located on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia covering 760 square kilometers.

Penang Island is one of the most famous island in Malaysia. This is because a good beach resorts and colonial heritage in Georgetown, the largest city on the island. Both of these into a separate dance resources for planning your vacation to Malaysia.

Places that might impress you are the mosques, churches, temples of China and India only a few hundred meters from each other. Some of the building was built at the turn of this century.

Penang Island is you can do a lot of tourist activities. Since there are many interesting activities and sights you might be a little difficult to choose but here are the five best tourist activities you should do on the island, dubbed the pearl of the east this:

One. Jungle trekking and camping
If you want an exciting adventure during a visit to Penang, forest reserves in the Gulf of heat can answer your desires. Here you will find challenging paths in the woods a thrilling but yanag beautiful coastal scenery at the end of the trip will eliminate your fatigue. This place is also ideal for camping, because the sea breeze is not blowing too hard that time sleeping at night was quite calm.

2. Garden walk
After visiting the tourist attractions in the crowded city, visiting the Penang Botanical Garden is the right solution. Penang Botanical Garden is a public park located at Jalan Waterfall (Waterfall Road) in George Town on Penang Island, Malaysia. In this park you can walk leisurely while taking a picture of the variety of plants and trees.

3. Seeing as he tasted the food fish
Koi fish meal is one of the main activities in Penang Aquarium that you should not miss. This aquarium is located at the Fisheries Research Institute in Penang, Malaisya. This place is a haven for many native aquatic animals Malaisya. A place contains 80 000 liters of water with big fish you can see it easily. You can also feed the turtles, but must follow strict rules by feeding the aquarium staff. In addition you can also visit a small koi pond where brightly colored fish that looks back and forth.

4. Around by rickshaw
A weird but fun way to explore the beauty of Penang is by pedicab ride. This activity is a lot like tourists and you certainly will try this. Rickshaw (pedicab) is an original vehicle with three wheels that is popular in Penang. This is one healthy way to enjoy the beautiful tourist town. The rickshaw drivers are also tour guides are good because they know a lot of information about good places.

5. Swimming in Stone Feringghi
Batu Feringghi located adjacent to the heat and Tanjung Bungah Bay. Here you can dive and swim through crystal clear waters. As well as diving and swimming activities, you will also find many hotels, restaurants serving a variety of foods, as well as souvenir shops.

Malaysia closed 12 major tourist attractions of their most popular dive to save coral reefs. Chairman Briefing Marine Park declared a number of Abdul Jamal Mydin rock damaged due to high sea temperatures this year.
The places are closed including the most popular islands such as stop, Redang and Tioman on the east, and west Payar. The place was closed earlier this month because of broken rock reportedly up to 90%. Some have turned to white because it experienced the process of coral bleaching, when corals lose color stones and eventually die.
Sea water temperature has climbed up to 30-31 degrees celsius in recent months, two degrees higher than normal. Temperatures were expected to be down when it rains.
The damage occurred other than as rising sea temperatures, as well as diving. Divers often accidentally dredge sand from the seabed, which then fell on the rocks and increase the damage.

I only have a one way ticket to Kota Kinabalu and am worried AsianAir will not let me board the plane, I did some googling and some people said they are quite strict on this nowadays, so i was worried sick. I intend to travel overland to Brunei and Indonesian Borneo (Kalimantan)and I don’t want to buy plane ticket when am not sure when I am ready to leave. At Manila(Clark) airport the guy on the check in desk did not ask for a RT or ticket out of Malaysia he is most concerned that I exceeded the 15 kgs weight limit for checked in luggage, mine clocked at 17.5 kg, I either have to pay up or lose the weight, so in front of everyone I started taking out things from the big pack, flip flops, towel, matt,deodorant, anything until it is below 16 kgs. then shoved them in to my day pack which is now full and pregnant, surprisingly enough they don’t weigh it(limit is 7kg).

Long wait the plane was half hour delayed, good thing Clark has wifi at the airport and was able to write to Borneo backpackers that I shall be delayed arriving to Kota
Mamutik
Mamutik
Kinabalu. The flight was smooth, full of Pinoys probably working in Malaysia and Brunei. At the immigration desk I did not realize i need to fill in an immigration form so I have to get back and queue up again whilst filling up the form. He took ages paging through my passport, at the back of my head he may be looking for an Israeli stamp though that should not put me into trouble but you never know, anyway he asked how long I will stay, 2 months maybe I said and he gave me 3 months! Captain from the hostel picked me up, they offer free airport pick ups, I first took money from the ATM , having no clue to the exchange rate I just guessed how much should be enough for now. KK looks modern and developed and lots of celebration because it’s Chinese New Year and Valentine’s day as well.

I went for a walk trying to look for dinner I found a nice eatery, paid about $4 for a decent meal of rice and veggies and fish and a big Tiger beer, I thought Philippines I could have had it for $2, yup Malaysia
beer nite out
beer nite out
is more expensive so i shall budget wisely.Went back to the hostel, bunch of Brits hanging out in the lounge a bit loud, told myself have to get used to backpackers again after a month of not meeting a single one in the south of the Philippines. Went out to look for dinner, there were a few fireworks celebrating Chinese New Year, I found a cheap eatery and had dinner there along with Tiger beer. Collapsed in bed very tired from the long trip from Manila.

Woke up, had a shower and asked for directions to get to Signal hill to get a good view of the city. i followed a trail behind Lucy’s GH which is just behind Borneo backpackers, the road splits up hill and went to the right then it splits up some more, I decided to turn left as it goes uphill thinking it will give me a good view of the city, it was a dead end and got barked at by nasty dogs, i tried to ignore them they followed me all the way up and down. Not about to give up I followed a winding road uphill past this taxi stand thing,
Bah Gut Teh
Bah Gut Teh
delish!!!
I found a set of steps that looks as if it’s not been used for awhile, dead leaves litter the stairs, i got up it and its another dead end, bummed I headed down quickly, and just gave up i could not find a way to the observatory, the GH did not give me a good direction. Back in the GH I spoke to Fee who just came from climbing Mt. Kinabalu and gave me tips and where to book it cheap. She walked with me near the office of the adventure company. I booked for 625 ringgit my trek up the mountain on Wednesday.

Having done that i checked out the waterfront, walked the promenade a bit then checked out the wet market, lots of fish and clams and sea snails, some were huge, then found the veggie and fruit stalls, I was so tempted to buy things but wasn’t sure if I can cook at the GH so better check with them first.
I walked around in the searing heat my intention is to see a few museums and the mosque but failed and i did not want to take the taxi, hungry i parked my bum
Huge tree behind Lucy’s backpackers
Huge tree behind Lucy’s backpackers
in one of the cheap eateries near Asia city. Back to the H to take a nap, in the eve walked to the Jesselton port to watch the sunset and bought some food, a tiger beer in cans is 7 ringgits!

The next day i decided to go island hopping, I left at 9am from hostel and bought water and snacks and lanzones fruits. Then walked to the Jesselton port, I saw Su my roommate and he is on his way out, he got overwhelmed by the number of people in queue he left, I persuaded him to come with me but refused. I struggled to find a company that would take me to 2 islands at least, Sapi and Manukan, they only do it if there are at least 2 persons, so i settled for just one, the guy recommended me Mamutik for excellent snorkelling, They were not really that helpful at the front desk, they don’t want to explain about the different islands, the guy said he has no time for that they are trying to get as much customers as possible and keeps hollering to people doing sale pitch and hardly listens to me, annoyed and
Signal Hill road
Signal Hill road
fed up i asked him to just book it! I have to pay 10 rinngits for the snorkel gear and 5 for some park fees.
I met my 2 other roomie from KL in the queue waiting for the boat, they go to Manukan, we ended up in the same boat, the wait was long, we dropped them off at Manukan first then us at Mamutik. it is really crowded wherever you go and I settled for an isolated nook on the right of the island. there is a diving school next to where I camped I left my things unattended and snorkelled, it was safe no one bothered me or even stole my things.

The snorkel was meager in front of the beach but once you get past the barrier ropes and went next to the rocks they have excellent corals there, brown, green oranges, different shapes and sizes and the fish are also incredible, lots of varieties some i have seen there for the 1st time, i saw a puffer fish, different types of angel fish, parrot fish and some barracudas and groupers. I was by myself in that area no on went there to snorkel! I
Signal hill view
Signal hill view
went back to the beach to have some snacks then had a go again when I had my fill I walked to the other end of the island and did some more snorkelling there, not as great as the other side but i get to feed the fish with oysters in the shallows. Among the rocks in the shallow part they have lots of oysters and I simply grabbed some rocks and start pounding at them and the fish came to eat the morsel I presented to them in big groups, i quite enjoyed different types of fish that come to eat my present to them, some green fish could not wait it tries to grab the morsels of oysters while I am still pounding the shell, i tried to shooe it so i dont accidentally hit it. Then 3pm came i have to go and get the boat back to KK.

At the hostel I rested and packed for Kinabalu hike, I hang out with Su and the 2 KL boys and exchanged travel experiences, had dinner with them and then off to bed. Funny thing I realized here is they use “boss” as an expression just like
Signal hill view
Signal hill view
in Philippines to address people say they don’t know your name. There are lots of Pinoys here and they don’t exactly have a good reputation sadly, and a lot had gone through the back door to get here, the farthest islands of the Philippines is not even 40 kms away from Sandakan and same goes on the top end, past few islands on the tip of Borneo and you are already in Palawan.