TITI ECO FARM

Titi Eco Farm Resort is located about 1000 feet above sea level, where the air is cooler, fresher and cleaner. It is surrounded by hills and lush greenery and its mountain scenery is simply breathtaking. It is definitely an ideal countryside retreat to relax and unwind yourself, free from the hustle and bustle of city life. The eco farm covers an areas of 40 acres with organic vegetables farm, fruits garden, herbs garden, fishponds, poultry farm and recreational area.

The organic movement or sustainable agricultural movement is spreading rapidly worldwide both for health and environmental reasons. In Malaysia, at Titi Eco Farm Resort offers the opportunity to be part of this worldwide trend in consuming organic vegetables and fruits, where they grow crops completely free of chemicals pesticides and chemical fertilizers.

They put emphasis on building up fertile soil at the same time maintaining a healthy and harmonious environment, by making compost and organic fertilizers within the farm to ensure that vegetables and fruits are of the highest quality. Crop rotation, mixed planting and use predators for natural pest and disease control.

Price List

Long House

http://www.titieco.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=83&Itemid=214

Energy Garden / Semi D Chalet

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* Unquoted days requires a min of 40 pax and price includes activities

Activities

Facilities

There are Multipurpose Hall that fit 120 people, installed with Theater Audio System capable for meetings and functions. A Canteen which fits 120+ people. We also have a Mini Shop that sells our products and fresh vegetables, fruits directly from the farm. Children Playground with seesaw, slides. Kiosk for chatting, relax, or play chess. Most importantly a gift from the mother nature, an open Grass Field

Bookings

6 easy steps to book your holiday at Titi Eco Farm. See also the terms & condition for tourist.

Step 1

Choose your holiday package at Holiday package page.

Step 2

Select your favorite room type at Accommodationpage.

Step 3

Decide your holiday date and check for the price at Price Calendar based on room type you have chosen.

Step 4

Make full payment by bank in or online transfer to our Public Bank Account PBB 3063663813 or Maybank Account MBB 514301127755 five days before your trip.

Step 5

Fax +603 7873 8191 or email us info@titieco.com.my a copy of your bank-in slip with your name and contact number (important!).

Step 6

Welcome and enjoy your holiday at Titi Eco Farm~

Terms & Condition

Every tourist that joins Titi Eco Farm Resort 2 Days 1 Night or One Day trip program is deemed to have read, understoond and accepted the following terms and conditions:

1. There will be a surcharge for extra bed to be added. Please refer to 2 Days 1 Night Farm Stay Rate for the year 2012 for detailed room rates.

2. Meals are based on fruits and vegetables that are harvested in our organic farm on that day. We do not provide fixed menus to tourist.

3. No refund or reduction will be made for non-utilisation of any item or service included in the tour fare for any reason whatsoever.

4. Tourists must fill up correctly a personal data form during reservation, which includes the name (same as on MyKad), MyKad no., MyKid no. or birth certificate to us.

5. Deposit of RM50 per person must be paid upon reservation and the balance of booking fees must be paid up between 5 days prior to the date of departure. No refund will be made for cancellation of trip for any reason whatsoever.

6. All payments are based on cash term. Please bank in to our Public Bank Account PBB 3063663813 or Maybank Account MBB 514301127755. After banking in, please fax us a copy of the bank-in slip showing the booking date, name and contact number of the booking person on it. Fax no. +603 7873 8191

7. We are not responsible for any lost of luggage or personal items or individual accident at our resort.

Getting there

Email info@titieco.com.my or call +603 7874 8122

Singapore sales agent Miss Jess +652 9848 9840 or email jess787@gmail.com

What is free in Kuching?

1. Visit to the Museums - Admission FREE

These including the

Sarawak Museum,

Chinese Museum (at Waterfront Kuching),

Islamic Museum,

http://www.museum.sarawak.gov.my/indexeng.htm

Textile Museum

http://www.museum.sarawak.gov.my/textilemu.htm

2. Visit to the Cat Museum (not real cat) - also FREE

The location is inside the City North City Hall.

http://www.dbku.gov.my/catmuseum.htm

3. The City Tower - Civic Centre (Admmission FREE)

Open for public up to 6pm everyday. You can view the whole Kuching, including the mountains and Islands at the South China Sea. A good place to view sun set.

http://www.kuching.net.my/destinations2.asp?destination= 'Civic+Centre'

There is a pub & Chinese restaurant up there called The Link.

http://www.links-entertainment.com.my/index.htm

4. Visit to the Islamic Information Centre (NEW)

To learn more about Islamic history in Sarawak.

http://www.sarawakiic.org.my

5. Visit to the Weekend Market (Sat afternoon & Sun morning)

This is a colourful market with all sort of vege, local products, orchids, cakes, fruits and also some books and t-shirts.

Location is at the Satok area.

http://www.kuching.net.my/destinations2.asp?destination= 'Sunday+Market'

6. Stroll around the Main Bazaar, waterfront and also carpenter Street.

Lot of things to see here, window shopping and relax at the waterfront. See the lifestyle. FREE.

7. Chinese Temples along Carpenter Street and Tuan Pek Kong next to Hilton Hotel

There are several Chinese Temples along Carpenter street and also Wayang Street such as Kong an Si Temple and Tua Pek Kong.

On top of the Hainan Assoication there is another one, go up the stairs, you will find a nice temple there too.

Can go in have a look and take photos, they are FREE. See how the locals burn the paper money.

8. Meditation with the Monks at Borneo Highlands

Up at the Borneo Highlands Resort, there is a Buddhism Temple run by some monks from Taiwan. You can apply and stay with them for weeks and they will provide you FREE vegetarian food and accommodation. However, you need to follow their program and meditation. One hour drive from Kuching.http://www.borneohighlands.com.my

9. Walk in the parks

There are a few nice green parks in Kuching and all are free for public. Reservoir Park, Freindship Park, Botanical Garden (next to Museum).

10. Visit to the Layer cake Factory

Cross the river by sampan (50 cents) and go into the Village Boyan, that is another interesting part of Kuching and see the Malay houses and lifestyle. Visit the Layer cake factory - you can see the products and try some of the cakes for FREE.

11. Visit to the pottery factory

The factories are not in the city center, 5 miles away. You can visit the factory and play with the clay and make your own pots. Try and play- FREE.

(get permission first)

12. Visitors' information centre

of course, you can get flyers and info on Kuching from the information centre for free. One at the arrival hall in Kuching International airport, and another one is inside the Old Court House (end of Kuching Waterfront).

13. Visit to Fort Magherita

This is a beautiful Fort, It is built in 1879 to guard Kuching’s river approaches from pirates.

http://www.kuching.net.my/destinations2.asp?destination= 'Fort+Margherita'

It is FREE. Take a sampan across only 50 cents per way.

14. Visit to Timber Museum

The museum is situated in the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Council building (Wisma Sumber Alam) in Petra Jaya. Anyone with interest in forestry, traditional wood items, forest products and the development of the timber industry should head here.

http://www.sarawaktimber.org.my

15. Pua Kumbu Museum (Iban Weaving)

Visitors are required to make prior arrangements or appointments to visit the Museum and Gallery. Photo taking without flash are allowed only in the Weaving Gallery but not in the other galleries.

http://www.tunjugahfoundation.org.my/textile.php

16. Window shopping in a Shopping Mall

Go to the new Malls in Kuching, such as The Spring

http://www.thespring.com.my

17. Food and Drink

If you visit Kuching during the festive seasons, such as Hari Raya, Chinese New Year or Gawai Festival

You may able to visit someone house and get free food and drink, even they do not know you.

Kuching

Kuching is the capital and largest city of the East Malaysian state of Sarawak and the district of Kuching, as well as the largest city on the island of Borneo.

Going there by Plane
Kuching International Airport (IATA : KCH) is Sarawak's main gateway. There are near-hourly connections to Kuala Lumpur as well as frequent flights to Singapore, Johor Bahru, Labuan, Kota Kinabalu and other cities in Sarawak like Sibu, Bintulu and Miri. MASwings links Kuching with Mukah.

International connections are rather limited, although there are a few weekly services to Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Pontianak. Flights to Kuching are also operated by AirAsia and Firefly. International airlines operating in Kuching includes SilkAir, Royal Brunei, Tiger Airways, and Batavia Air.The airport underwent a major facelift in 2005-2006 and is now modern and pleasant. When checking in, note that all flights outside Sarawak are considered "international", even if you're only going elsewhere in Malaysia.

A restaurant is on ground floor at the far end at the right, 'OldTown White Coffee' kopitiam restaurant at the other far end at the left and a McDonald's outlet beside the escalators. There is also a KFC outlet and a Starbucks outlet on the 2nd floor (departure level), left of the departure gates.

Getting there/away:
Kuching city is about 20 min away by taxi, a fixed RM26 from the taxi coupon stand just outside arrivals. Ignore the touts, even if they show you price lists. From the city you can get a private vehicle for around RM20 or catch a mini bus (RM7.99 for Tune guests); RM10 for others. must be booked at least 1 day in advance leaving hourly from 8:30AM-evening.

The Sarawak Transport Company (STC) Bus No. 12A no longer serves the 5 daily trips between the airport and the city centre. There is a series of other buses which can drop you off or pick you up approximately 1 KM west of the Airport (turn left as you exit the airport and walk to the main T intersection, turn left again and walk until you reach the big roundabout and catch a bus heading north to town namely 3A, 6, 8G and 9. The most convenient place to catch these buses back to the airport intersection is at the main bus terminal located in the city.Moving Around

By bus

The old bus company 'Chin Lian Long' has been taken over by City Public Link. You wouldn't miss it because it is bright green and you notice it frequently plying around Kuching city. The old rickety stage buses has been wiped out by the government in 2009. With these new buses, traveling around Kuching city has become more comfortable now. Perhaps, the only downside would be the waiting time for a bus. Frequency is about 30 mins and the fare ranges from RM1.80 to RM2.30 depends on the number of stops you are taking and you paid on the bus.
Nonetheless, the stage buses between Kuching and its outskirts like Petra Jaya, Serian, Bau and so forth, has not been replaced with new buses.

The main bus terminal in Kuching is located opposite the Old Mosque near the old city center. All the buses listed below leaves from here.

However, there is another bus terminal for inter-state departure which is located at 3rd Mile Bus Terminal. You should take your bus to Sibu, Bintulu and Miri from this terminal. Check BUS ASIA for online booking.

Local stage buses are run by 4 companies of colourful assortments, but there's a reasonably logical route numbering system and bus stops usually have some signage indicating bus route numbers.

Sarawak Transport Company (STC) - these green and beige STC buses mainly serve downtown and along the protocol roads leading southbound out of the city centre.

Matang Transport Company (MTC) - these orange and beige MTC buses serve the Kuching-Matang road and suburban settlements along the northern bank of the Sarawak River. This company is the only one not included in the Kuching City Bus Services consortium.

Petra Jaya Transport - these white buses with red, yellow and black striped livery serve the outskirts of Kuching City North (routes ending at Damai and Bako) and also the Kuching-Kota Sentosa-Kota Samarahan route.

Bau Transport Company - these brown and red buses serve the Kuching-Bau route.
Bus drivers and conductors do not actually have Public Relations and Tourist Guiding as part of their training syllabi. Should the bus conductor exist, kindly demand for the ticket because some bus inspectors might just walk inside and do a surprise inspection of passengers' tickets. There are some OMO (One Man Operation) buses that are equipped with a big coin box beside the driver's seat. Ask for the fare first before inserting the exact change into the box. Sit in the front half of the bus so you have easy access to the driver or conductor.

Cheating, pickpocketing and sexual harrassment might sometimes occur in public buses, so be watchful of your surroundings.
Inconsistent passenger load along certain routes can lead to drops in frequency and thus, bus operators cannot comply to a fixed timetable and that results in frustrating delays.

By shuttle van
Caution-Van sapu
Unlicensed shuttle vans also ply the main roads in Kuching, offering lower (if not the same) fares than their legal counterparts. If you are coaxed to board these vans, please do so at your own risk. Due to its illegal operations, van sapu passengers are not covered by insurance should an accident occur.

Yellow roofed kereta sewa or shuttle vans fill the void left by stage bus operators, offering somewhat more frequent trips throughout Kuching to as far as Tebedu and Bau. Each shuttle van has their own commuting routes so watch out the routes by reading the destination on the body of the van. Minimum fare for each trip is RM1 and increases with respect to distance. Fares also differ from one shuttle van to another plying the same route by commuting frequency, peak and off-peak periods and passenger load. If in doubt, ask the passengers, not the driver.

By taxi
Taxis are somewhat expensive in Kuching. Although taxis are metered, the drivers seldom use it and normally they will try to charge you any fare they like. They may also hide the meter behind a rudimentary cover and claim to have no meter. Take your time an appraise the honesty of the driver before proceeding. A reasonable taxi fare from Kuching city centre to Santubong is RM42. Some hotels provide their own shuttle vans or buses to designated tourism spots and city centre. Check with your hotel should they provide this kind of service.

By car
All major roads in Kuching city and suburban areas are well tarred and fairly maintained. Driving orientation is on the left and is generally slow-paced. Speed limits on dual-carriageway roads can reach a maximum of 90 km/h and can be reduced to 80km/h or 70 km/h during festival seasons.

Tourists from cosmopolitan cities may not appreciate the driving attitude of local road users. Some drivers tend to make a turn or overtake without using indicators, and others drive beyond the speed limit. You may also find a handful of road hoggers (cars, lorries and even motorcycles alike). Honk car horns and flash high beams with careful discretion.

Self-driving in and around Kuching can be challengingly fun. Directional signs in Kuching are so inadequate and it takes a good road map and a good sense of direction to get you around.

Car rental
Kuching City Car Rental (Kuching Car Rental), Ground Floor, Terminal Building, Kuching International Airport (Walk up towards the domestic arrival hall exit), ☎ +60128838318 (auto@catscity.com.my).

Car Rental Kuching (Car Rental Kuching), (Opposite of the domestic hall exit area), ☎ +60 16 8621613 (kelvin@carrentalkuching.com), [7] . From RM95/day, accept visa/master card.

Sime Darby Rent A Car (Hertz Malaysia Licensee), GL20, Ground Floor, Terminal Building, Kuching International Airport (Booth is after you claim your luggage at the airport), ☎ +60 82 450740 (kch@hertz.simedarby.com, fax: +60 82 450741). M-Sa 8AM-6PM, Sun and public holidays meet confirmed reservations. From RM150/day, credit/charge cards only.

Kuching Car Rental (Kereta Sewa Kuching), AJ 205, 1st Floor, MJC Batu Kawah New Township, Jl. Batu Kawa, ☎ +60 82 376 030, +60 82 455 022, +60 16 888 4020 (reservation@kuchingcarrental.com, fax: +60 82 455 422), [8] . M-Su, 8AM-9PM, Call to confirm reservation or book online. From RM98/day, credit/charge cards only.

Fairuz Car Rental Kuching, Desa Ilmu Apartment, Desa Ilmu, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak., ☎ +60 13 564 0191 (admin at fairuzcarrental.com), [9] . M-Su, 8AM-9PM, Book online and contact by email or SMS. From RM70/day, cash only.

By motorcycle
Three Bikes Rental and Services. Singgahsana Lodge No.1 Temple St. ☎ +60 82 429277. threebikesrental@yahoo.com

Teck Hua Motor. Motorbike rental at RM40, good service, they also have a few automatics for those who can't drive manual. Tabuan Rd. ☎ +60 82 233957

By bicycle
There is definitely no better way to see the sights of Kuching City than by bicycle. You don't have to be Lance Armstrong to take a full day bicycle tour of the city. Roads in Kuching are adequate for moving around by bicycle. Bicycling is a healthy and budget conscious way to explore the city and it enables you to explore and see things you simply cannot achieve by walking or taking the bus.

Borneo Bicycle Hire, ☎ +60 19 484 4393 (24 hr contact) (borneobicyclehire@ymail.com). 9AM-7PM every day including public holidays. They provide helmets, rain ponchos, repair kit and maps for doing a city tour by bicycles. Rates are very reasonably priced and they have a station in Tun Jugah Mall. If you prefer to start cycling early just after dawn you can rent or hire the bike the night before and bring the bicycle with you, the rental rates only starts in the morning when you begin your cycle tour. Should the hirer prefer another town as their centre for further exploration, they can be taken there, together with their bicycles, in a mini-bus for an additional charge. Full accident/repatriation insurance available from only RM15. However there are stamp duties as well.

By river taxi
Tambangs or river taxis provide easy and cheap transport across the Sarawak River in the heart of Kuching.

For a leisurely commute across the Sarawak River, river taxis locally known as tambang or penambang offers daily services at various points along the Kuching Waterfront, with a one-way fare at RM0.40. The fare hikes up to RM1 from 10PM-6AM the next day. Kindly place the exact change on the designated plate instead of giving it to the operator, as you disembark the river taxi at your destination.

By boats
Boats are sometimes available for visitors who wish to travel from one place to another along the Sarawak River.

By speedboats
Speedboats are available for people who wish to go to Taman Negara Bako, Satang Island and Talang-Talang Island from Santubong. Rate differs according to hotels, and in regards to public holidays and peak hours. Check schedule and rates at the respective hotels, such as Damai Lagoon.

On foot
Kuching is unusually pedestrian-friendly for a Malaysian city, with tree-lined sidewalks and pedestrian crossings, and the city core is compact enough to cover on foot. Good walks include the Kuching Waterfront and the pedestrian shopping street of Jalan India (Kuching's Little India).

Check Out
Sunday Market (Pasar Minggu), Jl. Satok in Satok. The Sunday Market comes alive beginning Saturday afternoon and runs until Sunday afternoon. The market is so huge that it might break your legs to walk to every corner of this market. It is divided into many sections such as food, fruits, vegetables, fishes (salted terubok fish is sold here), potted plants, jungle produce, including wild honey, pets, bundle clothing, magazines and even toys. The market is like a huge hypermarket, without air-conditioning. Some word of advice, wear shoes when you are entering fish and chicken areas. Those areas are wet in nature and the traders might not be ashamed to splash some water to your feet. It is open almost every weekend. However, during big celebrations like Gawai, Chinese New Year or Hari Raya, some stalls at Pasar Minggu are closed. The Pasar Tamu however, which is part of the market with a permanent roofed structure, operates on a daily basis.

Penang

Feng Shui Harmony... The Blue Mansion that represent Penang.....

Penang is an island off the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is also the name of the Malaysian state which is made up of Penang Island and the facing strip of territory on the mainland called Seberang Perai (formerly Province Wellesley).

Penang's beaches are nice, though a little lackluster when compared to those in some other Malaysian states, but this is more than compensated for by the island's rich multicultural history which is full of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European influences. Penang is also well known for being the "food paradise" of Malaysia.

Get there

By plane

Recently refurbished Penang Bayan Lepas International Airport (IATA : PEN) is one of Malaysia's larger and better-equipped airports, operated by Malaysia Airports.

The airport is on the southeastern coast of the island, some 30 min from Georgetown. Take Rapid Penang bus no. 401E from the terminal building to KOMTAR (first bus 5:30AM last bus 11:35PM, every 30 min; fare 2.70 RM), ☎ +60 4 6434411

The airport is serviced by Air Asia, Firefly, Cathay Pacific Airway, SilkAir, Jetstar Airways, Tiger Airways, Thai Airways and Malaysia Airlines.

Move around

By bus

RapidPenang, the local bus service, features new buses. All bus stations and bus stops which are serviced by the RapidPenang buses are labeled with proper signboards to ensure user-friendliness. Buses are somewhat frequent on the main artery to Batu Ferringhi. Rapid Penang bus 101 bound for Teluk Bahang goes through midtown Pulau Tikus, (northwest end of) Gurney Drive, Tanjung Tokong, Tanjung Bungah, Batu Ferringhi and terminates at the Penang National Park entrance. Avoid so-called 'minibuses' because they usually go as far as Tanjung Bungah and can be poorly maintained.

Rapid Penang bus 203 and 204 to Air Itam (RM1.50 adult) departs westward on Lebuh Chulia (the main backpacker hotel road) or southbound from the KOMTAR building are handy for visiting both Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera) Funiciular Base Station, approximately 30mins south west of the city center. The driver will inform you of when to alight. Bus 204 departs from the funicular base station to return to Komtar and onward.

The main hub for buses in Georgetown is KOMTAR, the tallest building in town. The secondary hub is located at the Pengkalan Weld (Weld Quay) ferry terminal. All buses depart from the ferry terminal will stopover at KOMTAR, but downtown-bound buses destined for KOMTAR may not go all the way to the ferry terminal; ask the bus operator. There is a new long-distance bus terminal at Sungai Nibong, refer to by bus entry.

Municipal Council of Penang Island provides a free shuttle bus service in Georgetown which runs approximately between the Pengkalan Weld ferry terminal and KOMTAR every 20 min daily 6AM-12am, (including Sundays & public holidays). Visit for more details.

Also, foreigners can purchase a Rapid Passport for only RM30 and enjoy a week of unlimited travel onboard all rapid Penang buses.

Buy

Outdoor markets

Flea Market at Lorong Kulit.

Pasar Malam (Night Market), (along Batu Ferringhi). 8PM-12midnight.

Little Penang Street Market (showcasing Penang's creativity and heritage, combining stalls with performances) happens on the last Sunday of every month, (at Upper Penang Rd, near the E&O Hotel). 10AM-5PM.

Bakeries

Penang is famous throughout the country for its Chinese bakeries. For ethnic Chinese tourists from Singapore or elsewhere in Malaysia, a visit to one of these bakeries is a must, and friends and office colleagues would generally be expecting some pastries as souvenirs from someone returning from a trip to Penang.

Ghee Hiang(义香), 95 Beach St, ☎ +60 4 262-0635, Fax:+60 4 263-5158. 216 Macalister Rd, ☎ +60 4 227-2222, Fax:+60 4 227-2522 info@ghee-hiang.com The oldest bakery in Penang, established since 1856; other well-known product includes sesame seed oil.

Him Heang (馨香), 162-A Burma Rd ☎ +60 4 228-6129, +60 4 228-6130. Arguably the most famous Chinese bakery in Penang, popular among locals and Singaporean tourists. Its most famous products are Tambun Pneah and Beh Teh Sor. Go early in the morning or order through phone first due to limited daily production.

Ng Kee Cake Shop (伍记), 61 Cintra Street, ☎ +60 4 261-2229. The shop produces and sells Cantonese traditional biscuits including wedding biscuits. One of the famous biscuits is pepper biscuit (咸切酥, Ham Chit Soo).

Sin Hock Seng (新福成), 316, Penang Rd, ☎ +60 4 263-2667. The shop sells more than one hundred different types of biscuit. Basically, you can find any kind of traditional biscuit there.

'Heap Hoe Hin {協和興}, 6743, Jl Raja Uda, Butterworth. ☎ +60 4 3239812. The shop sells more than 450 kinds of biscuits. Open since 1949.

Penang cuisine

If you've been travelling in Singapore or elsewhere in Malaysia, you'll see some familiar names, but don't be fooled: Penang laksa or hokkien mee are quite different from what you'd get in, say, Kuala Lumpur.

Topping the list are:

Mee Sotong - at the Kota Selera Hawker Center in Padang Kota Lama (Fort Cornwallis) for nearly 30 years.

Assam Laksa - Famous assam laksa include Air Itam market, Gottlieb Road, Gurney Drive, etc.

Penang Char Koay Teow (炒馃条) - at Lorong Selamat but it costs at least RM5 per plate and that only if you have the patience of a saint to wait for it. Another choice is Ah Leng Char Koay Teow and the Char Koay Teow in Bukit Emas Restaurant, Seberang Perai.

Penang Nasi Kandar - at Nasi Kandar Line Clear in Penang Road , Restoran Kapitan at Chulia Street and Kayu Nasi Kandar in the Bayan Lepas area.

Hokkien Mee -

Koay Teow Th'ng - at Hutton Lane and a couple of shops opposite Tandoori House are a good choices for this dish. You can also get good KTT at Gurney Drive, though at higher prices.

Lobak, or Lorbak - at Gurney Drive's hawker center and New World Park.

Penang Sar Hor Fun (炒河粉) - at fishing village of Teluk Bahang in the north, or go to Batu Maung / Teluk Kumbar in the south for fresh fare at local prices. You can also get good seafood at Batu Ferringhi beach.

Or Chen (Oyster Omelette) - at Gurney Drive is a tourist-friendly place to get an oyster omelette. It is next to the Gurney Plaza shopping center and a stone's throw away from G Hotel. Expect to queue for ten to fifteen minutes; the price ranges from RM 8 to RM 16 depending on the portion you are ordering.

Pasembor (Indian mixed fruits) - Prices range from RM 5 to RM 20, depending on the ingredients you want on your pasembor. Available at the food center at Gurney Drive.

Lor Mee (Noodles) - found on the road called "Lebuh Presgrave" in town. There is a little link house converted to a restaurant that serves them. Lor mee are commonly served with shreds of chicken breast and some pork slices. Prices range from RM 3 to RM 6.

Nutmeg, (豆蔻) products - In traditional medicine, nutmeg oil or balm were used for illnesses related to the nervous and digestive systems. Preserved nutmeg strips either in dry or wet form are used as the snack by locals.

Desserts include:

Kaya - at a little coffee shop at the end of Madras Lane. To impress the locals, order some kaya toast and dip it in some half-boiled egg.

Coconut tart - at Cintra Lane.

Cendol - the best is at Penang Road.

Durian Fruit - The medium durian will cost RM8-15. Stalls are usually located by the roadside next to durian plantations, along the road from Teluk Bahang (almoust end station of bus 101) to Balik Pulau (end station of bus 401E or 401), and along the road from Air Itam to Relau. Within Georgetown, there is one at Jalan Anson, opposite Jl Dunlop, and another along Jl Macalister.

And wash it all down with some...

Teh Tarik - along Penang Road in the evening.

Heng Heng Wan Tan Mee origin from Pontian, Johor.

Heng Heng Wan Tan Mee origin from Pontian, Johor. Established in year 1948, until now they have around 60 plus years of experience in this field. The founder, Mr. Low starts his ‘Wan Tan Mee’ career since he was 16 years old. Mr. Low always persists with his homemade noodles recipe for his customers to eat. Mr.Low’s ‘Wan Tan Mee’ gives the impression of simple but plentiful, just looked at it you will feel very hungry. When using chopsticks to touch up, it will make people think that the noodles is materialized, feel like the noodles is quite weighty and for sure is enough to filled up your stomach. The ‘Wan Tan’ and ‘Char Siew’ meat are also made by their home-made recipe. The ‘Char Siew’ that Mr. Low serves to customers are quite feeling. The lean meat texture of the ‘Char Siew’ is awesome. Moreover, the ‘Char Siew’ are barbequed beautifully. That thick fat aroma comes out from the ‘Char Siew’ will fill around your mouth after eating it. As for the ‘Wan Tan’, the size of the small ‘Wan Tan’ combines with the green onion and soup is really awesome. Once you bite the skin and the meat of the ‘Wan Tan’, immediately the juiciness of the meat will filled around your mouth too. Because of Mr. Low’s ‘Wan Tan Mee’ get good comments by the public so they open another Heng Heng Wan Tan Mee branch in year 1948 at Pontian, Johor too. Then in 2010, they opened another two branches each at Shah Alam and Johor Bahru. All together they have 4 branches in Malaysia. No matter is at the new or old branch, at lunch time the shop is filled with customers.

兴兴云吞面源自于柔佛笨珍。成立于1948年，至今已有六十多年的经营经验。创办人，卢老板打从16岁就开始卖面。一直以来卢老板坚持采用自制的独家秘方所做出来的面条给顾客们吃。 卢老板的云吞面给人的感觉就是简单但丰富，只是看了一眼就会觉得很想吃。细小且分布得很密麻的面条，用筷子夹起来时的触感会让人觉得面条非常实体化，总觉得“斤两”很够，绝对填得饱肚子。云吞和叉烧肉也都是采用自制的独家秘方做出来和烧出来的。卢老板所端出来给顾客享用的每一块叉烧肉都蛮肥厚。瘦肉的质感非常实在。不仅如此，叉烧被烧得很美，看起来真的是很 “腊”。加上叉烧本身散发出来扑鼻的浓浓脂肪味，那浓浓的叉烧味吃了会让你口齿留香。而至于云吞呢，云吞的体积小巧玲珑与绿葱浮沉在碗中，齿咬薄皮的云吞一半慢口细嚼，猪肉圆的味道即刻释放弥漫整个口腔。因为卢老板的云吞面广受好评，在1989年，兴兴云吞面在笨珍开了一间分店。然后在2010年又开了两间分店，一间在Shah Alam而另一间在柔佛新山。不管是哪一间分店还是老店，在午餐时间都是高朋满座。

Shop 1 : No. 74, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor Bahru Shop 2 : No. 766, Taman Anggerik Pt. Mesjid, Pontian Johor Shop 3 : No. 36, Jalan Anggerik Vanilla M 31/ M Kota Kemuning, 40600 Shah Alam

Propose Tanjung Piai & Kukup trip

SUGGESTION ITINERARY 9.00am Tanjung Piai National Park Address: Mukim Serkat, 82030 Pontian, Johor Tel: +607-6969712Cost: RM3 (Adults with MyKad), RM5 (Foreign visitors) Opening Hours: Daytime What: Visit this southern-most tip of Mainland Asia! Tanjung Piai is also a haven for a diverse species of flora and fauna, such as mangrove crabs, beady-eyed mudskippers, crab-eating macaques and migratory birds. 1.00pm 8383 Kopitiam (Kedai Makan Lam Yong) Address: No. 243, 245 Batu 36, Jalan Johor, 82000 Pontian, Johor. Tel: +607-6875323/012-7708383 Cost: From RM3.50 Opening Hours: Breakfast and lunch What: Try the famous Pontian wantan mee hee. The wantan mee comes in three types - tomato sauce, chilli sauce and oyster sauce. Combined with a cup of amazingly good coffee, this will blow your mind away. 2.30pm Fishing on a kelong or chalet Address: Tanjung Piai Resort, Kampung Tanjung Piai, Serkat, 82300 Kukup Tel: +607- 696 0011 Cost: Fishing rod rental from RM15 Opening Hours: Anytime What: You can either visit a nearby kelong or fish directly from your chalet’s balcony if you live on a building on stilts. 5.00pm Rambah Beach Address: Pekan Rambah, Pontian, Johor Cost: Free Opening Hours: Anytime What: Indulge in a bout of swimming, jet skiing, boating, banana boat ride, windsurfing, fishing, sun-bathing and beach games here. 7.00pm New Kukup Village Restaurant Address: No.1, Kukup Laut, 82300 Pontian, Johor Tel: +607-6960216 Cost: About RM15 per person What: Nice food and great ambiance – you get to eat amidst the cool sea breeze. Must-tries include rainbow trout steamed with fried chai poh and fried chilli mussels.

New Hotel at Pontian

Pontian Garden Hotel is located in the most accessible location just 62 km from Johor Bahru. It is situated at Pusat Perdagangan Pontian Seaside. A land reclaimation area which creates Pontian Business Centre, New Bus Station and longer sealine for Pontian.


Contact:
Tel: +607-686 1001
+6017-717 4919
Fax: +607-686 4397
E-mail: ghp1001@gmail.com
Web: www.pontiangardenhotel.com

Muar

Muar is the second biggest town and district of the stateof Johor in southern Malaysia. Muar is also known by its other name, Bandar Maharani, which means Empress Town.

By train
The nearest train railway stations are Segamat with Seremban or Kluang. Tranfer by bus or taxi has to be taken to redirect to Muar.

By car
Besides federal roads, Muar is also accessible via the North–South Expressway through the Tangkak and Pagoh interchanges exits which are located 20 km and 30 km from the town, respectively.

If you're driving from Kuala Lumpur on the North South Expressway (NSE), take the Tangkak exit (Interchange 235) and drive on past Sg. Mati and Parit Bunga (on highway 23 and 5). Muar town is about 27km from the Tangkak exit. If you are driving from Johor Bahru, exit at Pagoh and head to the Muar town.

By bus
Direct bus from Singapore to Muar Bus Station

a)Malacca S'pore Express - Lavender Street Tel: 62935915 (10am & 4pm) - Only buses departing at these times come to Muar

b) KKKL Trans Lim Express - Beach Road Tel: 63981216 (10am daily)

c) Delima Express - Kallang Bahru, Lavender Street Tel: 62949306 - SGD 16 per person

From Larkin Bus Terminal to Muar Bus Station There are 3 bus companies that have services to Muar:

Mayang Sari Ekspress - last bus is at 7.15pm

KKKL Ekspress - last bus is at 8.00pm

South Johor The bus ticket cost RM15 per person.

The journey from Larkin Bus Terminal to Muar takes roughly 2 1/2 hours.
From Muar Bus Station to Accommodation You can take a taxi to your chosen accommodation. The taxi fare will cost you only RM10 per taxi.

Visit
Tanjung Emas Park - Tanjung Emas recreational park overlooking Muar River is the place to go. This recreational park has a food court offering local delicacies if you get a little hungry- try the ikan asam pedas (fish cooked with tamarind sauce and chilli paste) for which this town is famous. There's plenty of rest shades if the sun gets too hot and also a children's playground to keep the little ones amused. The park, which is much visited during the weekends, also houses a 9-hole golf course, Tanjung Emas Golf Club. A 45 minute to one hour Muar River Cruise departing from this park is also available to offer tourists views of Muar town from the river. Nearby, Tanjung Ketapang is next to Tanjung Emas facing The Malacca Straits. The mangrove along the coastal line is home to wild monkeys or macaques but harmless and tame to visitors who feeds them.

Laman Maharani Padang Nyiru - The garden at the new park called Padang Nyiru near the Sultan Ismail bridge, named Laman Maharani, includes a modern clock tower with old English achitecture, a mini Roman Colosseum, a neatly manicured lawn, a pavement under leafy trees, a fountain, a dome-shaped pavilion, parking bays and a beautifully-designed seawall. The garden immortalises the old days when the site was a busy trading centre where junks and boats anchored with merchandise and charcoal and ringing with the joy and laughter of the coolies who toiled hard day and night. It is now a green lung for the town folks and visiting tourists to take leisurely walks and enjoy the natural beauty of the Muar River in the town centre.

Gunung Ledang - Located about 30 km from Muar town, Gunung Ledang (formerly Mt Ophir) is well known for the Legend of Gunung Ledang story of the mystique Puteri Gunung Ledang, entwined with its mysterious tales of supernatural encounters among the locals besides its beautiful natural attraction. Standing at 1,267m, Gunung Ledang is Johor's highest mountain and it can be accessed both from Johor (Sagil) and Melaka (Asahan). There are nice camping sites by the side of waterfall at the mountain foot and those who are adventurous can take up the challenges to climb to the peak of the mountain. The journey to the top will take approximately five hours through the dense but scenery virgin jungle. There are 2 options of access to the mountain top and mountain foot lodgings available by 2 different managements namely; Gunung Ledang Resort and Taman Hutan Lagenda-Taman Negara Gunung Ledang.

Pantai Leka, Parit Jawa - A nice sea-side fishing village and the coast is an important stopover and winter feeding ground for 60 bird species of migratory birds including egret, eagle, heron, sandpiper, swift and kingfisher, and efforts is being taken to gazet the area as a bird sanctuary. There are many sea foods, grilled fish and assam pedas stalls and restaurant serving nice delicious foods. GPS coordinates 1.951372N 102.635517E.

Sungai Gersik Hot Spring - Kolam Air Panas Sungai Gersik, the natural wonder of hot springs can be found in the district of Muar, about 10km from Parit Jawa town. The hot spring, with water temperature is estimated at 50 to 70 degree celcius, was discovered over 100 years ago in the peaty area, was believed to have healing power due to its high sulphur content. The hot spring area has chalet, public amenities like toilet, bath room and parking facilities, Muslim prayer room, a children's playground and some shops. The place is opened from 7 am to 7 pm. Admission is free to locals and foreigners. GPS Coordinates: GPS 1.940900N 102.741300E.

Nasuha Spices & Herbs Farm - Ladang Rempah Ratus Nasuha farm is located at the 19 Km of Jalan Muar Pagoh, Muar covers an area of over 3200 acres, known to be the largest Herbs and Spices farm in Asia, producing 6 to 10 metric tonnes of raw herbs and spices each day. The farm is planted with 135 types of herbs collected from all over the world. There is a museum, restaurant, a herbal SPA, a resort and a processing plant inside the farm. Group tour can be arranged to visit the farm for bird watching, hiking activities, stress management and motivational course is also offerred to public members.

Dusun Damai - An scenery fruits orchard homestead resort on a scenic hill in Pagoh, Muar located midway PLUS highway between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. Just 15 minutes easy access from Pagoh toll plaza.

Shopping
Otak-otak, frozen-packed-uncooked or attap-leaf-wrapped-grilled.
= Food stalls and hawkers at Jalan Haji Abu Hawker Centre or Jalan Bentayan Hawker Centre.
= A Class Otak-otak Products Shop.

There also Pasar Malam and Pasar Tani selling variety of local products.
The shopping centres and supermarkets or hypermarkets in Muar are Wetex Parade, The Store, Giant, Econsave, Astaka Shopping Centre, Lagenda Complex, K-Mall, Fresco, One-Stop, Arked Mara and Hentian Maharani.

There are two wet markets in Muar town:
Pasar Awam Bandar Maharani (Tua Pa Sat) (Below Astaka Shopping Centre), Jalan Maharani, Muar.
One Central Market (Sin Pa Sat) (formerly Hock Hai Market), Jalan Ali/Arab/Haji Abu, Muar

Accomadation

These are mostly old hotels providing budget and cheap rooms, normally around RM30. Room condition is not so clean, but located in the middle of the town.
Hotel Leewa : 75, 1st Floor,Jalan Arab. Tel : +606 9515995
Kingdom Hotel : 158, Jalan Meriam. Tel :06-9521921
Embassy Hotel : 171, Jalan Abdullah. Tel :06-9521886
Nam Yang Hotel : 41, Jalan Maharani. Tel :+606 922558.
Wah Hin Chan Hotel : 120 Jln Meriam. Tel :+606 9512043

There are also some homestays providing interesting stay and holiday programe located at the out-skirt villages of the town.
Homestay Kg. Sarang Buaya, Tel. 012-754 0597, 06-988 1378, 019-747 3442, 07-416 2396.
Homestay Kg. Melayu Bt. 28 Lenga, Tel. 06-952 3093, 06-971 1150, 013-680 2265.
Homestay Kg. Parit Bugis, Tel. 013-774 4244, 07-416 3837, 019-273 3703, Email: parit_bugis@yahoo.com.

Map

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Food Trip Blog

http://chrisy-mania.blogspot.com/2010/12/muar-food-trip.html

http://only-nicole.blogspot.com/2010/11/food-trip-muar.html

http://sayangmelaka.blogspot.com/2010/12/travel-muar.html

http://famouschris.com/3d2n-muar-day-3-my-budget-inn-otak-otak-daily-happy/

http://double-lithium.blogspot.com/2010/09/makan-makan-in-muar.html

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Express Bus Guide to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand

Express Bus
Luxurious express bus services are popular with people travelling between Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

Each year, tens of thousand of travellers head north from Singapore, to places in Malaysia like Kuala Lumpur(KL), Melaka, Penang and beyond in express buses and luxurious coaches. Express bus companies are sprucing up their coaches to rival air travel and provide "first-class" service.

Taking an express bus to Malaysia is getting more popular and travellers are taking to this option for the convenience and cost saving.

One of the reasons people are turning to bus travel rather than air travel is the convenience and the luxury these express bus services are offering to travellers at competitive fare.
Fast and Comfortable Travel at Affordable Fares

For example, the fare for a one-way trip from Singapore to KL in Malaysia ranges from SG$23.00 to SG$56.00 (approx. US$14 to US$33) depending on the class of comfort and the number of intermediate stops. Generally, it will take between 4.5 to 7 hours.

There are various classes of express bus travel:
Economy
Executive
VIP and Super VIP
Standard Bus Fares

The standard express bus has a capacity of up to 40 passengers on Economy class and the fare starts from about SG$20 one-way. As for Executive or VIP, the number of seats are reduced to 25 and even lesser seats on the Super VIP coach to give passenger more leg room and elbow space. When meals are provided and served onboard, there would be lesser intermediate stops and the travel time is usually shorter. As a rule of thumb, the higher the class and price, the shorter the travel time.

Luxury Coach & Express Bus Fares
For example, for SG$56(approx. US$33) one-way trip from Singapore to KL, you will see not more than 16 seats on the luxurious Super VIP coach. The spacious leather seat can be reclined back 75 degrees and has a built-in massager to relax your body during the bus journey. The LCD panel in front of each seat provides movies, music videos and video games entertainment - the level of comfort and service the rival even first class air travel.

For small group or family travel to Kuala Lumpur, NiCE is a double decker bus that has a lounge equipped with restroom, mini-pantry (sink, mini-fridge, microwave), and Karaoke video system installed on the lower deck for you to chat, eat, drink and watch video movie with your friends and family. There is even unlimited serving of hot beverages throughout the 5-hour journey.

Why Take the Bus and Not Go by Air?
Although the bus journey takes about 5 hours as compared with 1 hour by air, the actual travel time to Kuala Lumpur may not differ too much when you consider the pre travel check-in time, immigration procedure and the 45-minute taxi travel from the KLIA into the city.
"The flight time to KL may take just 45 minutes. But if you include the check-in at Changi and the travelling time from KLIA to the city, it comes to about 5 hours, which is the same time it takes to get to KL by bus."

One big advantage of travelling by express bus for the frequent travellers, is the continuous use of the mobile phone throughout the bus journey. Especially, when you need to be in constant contact with your office or family.

But the greatest convenience to travellers on express bus is the availability of frequent departures. In Singapore there are more than 10 VIP express bus companies plying the various routes to Malaysia and Thailand, you can select the most convenient time to fit into your travel schedule.

Cherating, Pahang

Cherating is a famous beach town in Pahang, Malaysia. Cherating, located about 47 km north of Kuantan, is famed as the location of Asia’s first Club Mediterranee ("Club Med"). Located in the Club Med village is also one of the best lagoons in the area, where coupled with the golden soft sandy beach,the calm waters make you want to take a dip in the sea, and then just laze and laze on and on under the sun.

There are a number of fun activities to do in Cherating including batik painting, where you can paint and design your own print on t-shirts, sarongs and scarves. Cherating also houses a cultural village and a turtle sanctuary. At the turtle sanctuary, you can learn about the lifecycle of turtles for free. The turtles lay their eggs between July and August, so if you're lucky, you might witness the turtles lay their eggs! Another tourist attraction is cruising up the Cherating River to watch glowing fireflies. Fishing is also an activity enjoyed by many.

The place is the last popular beach destination before the Pahang/Terengganu border near Kemaman. Whenever Cherating is mentioned, beach aficionados would normally conjure images of lazy afternoons on the beach at Kampung Cherating Lama.

The place came to its worldwide fame in the 60s when backpackers flocked to the place to experience the the pristineness and innocence of the area. Through word of mouth, which was later picked up by travel writers from the likes of Lonely Planet, Footprints and Rough Guide, Cherating soon found itself languishing on another level of international popularity.

The old Cherating Village has a blend of the modern and traditional. A stretch of road about 1km long runs parallel to the beach, dotted with charming and comfortable chalets, many of which face the beach front. Cherating has the perfect combination of great surf, a wide stretch of white-sandy beach, a wealth of accommodation, dining choices and a classic surfers' nightlife scene. Surfers linger for days and even months in this small enclave to catch the best waves and chill out with fellow surfers, exchanging the day's conquests at one of the chic bistros or bars.

The village at Cherating Lama offers a unique kind of ambiance with budget stays providing spartan chalets and lodges scattered throughout the area. Weekend is all about confusion and congestion when locals and tourists vie for the best spots on the casuarina -lined beach. There are quite a few restaurants that offer anything from seafood, Malay-Thai cuisine to some mish-mash of food preparation passed-off as 'fusion'.

Like any other Malay villages, the place is quite well-equipped with all the amenities required to make a visit comfortable. Bearing in mind that this a Malay settlement that shares its persona with tourism, visitors are well-advised to respect the residents and ensure that the place remains livable and visitable always.

Today, the area from Kampung Cherating up to the state's border with Terengganu is dotted with luxurious resorts , including Impiana Cherating, Suria Cherating, Legends Resort, Club Mediterranee and Holiday Villa. All these resorts are on the beachfront but the beach themselves are not exclusive but open to the public. The beaches here are more open to the elements and can be rough but exciting at times. Even if the crashing waves cause the views along the beach to be somewhat misty with the sprays, this only enhances the dramatic vistas on Cherating's northern beaches.

Cherating Beach
Cherating Beach seems to perch on the east coast of Malaysia like a tropical Garden of Eden by a jade-coloured sea. The pace of life in this 80-hectare Resort, complete with bungalows on stilts nestling amid lush vegetation, is set by the comings and goings of the macaque monkeys, gibbons, monitors, rare birds and multicoloured butterflies. Here you can enjoy one pleasure after another, none of which is anything like the last - an excursion* in a dugout canoe, a relaxing session at the Club Med Spa* or a cocktail at the magnificent bar, to name but a few.

In fact, "Surfers' Haven" has long been the description of old Cherating Village since the 70's. Each year, surfers from around the world return to Cherating to test out the surf and catch up with local acquaintances. Cherating beach is immaculate and breath-taking. So much so that Club Med decided to build its first Asian base right here. And surfers take the opportunity to have local friends take them through some of the most charming rural villages along the coast and soak in the gorgeous scenery along the way.

Going there by???
By road
Cherating is a 3.5-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur via the scenic route to the east coast. There are buses to Kuantan departing daily from Kuala Lumpur. From Kuantan, there are regular bus and taxi services to Cherating. Alternatively, take a bus from Kuala Lumpur to Dungun or Kemaman in Terengganu, which is north of Pahang, and disembark at Cherating.

for driving directions.....
Cherating is located off the main East Coast trunk road (Federal Route 5) about 30 km north of Kuantan. From Kuantan town, follow signboards to Kemaman which will bring you past Beserah and Balok. If you are coming from Kuala Lumpur on the East Coast Expressway (Route E8), you can completely bypass Kuantan and head straight to Cherating. Stick to the expressway until the final exit (Jabor exit). After paying toll, follow signboards to Kemaman, along the new highway. At Sg Ular you will join the main East Coast trunk road. Cherating is another 15 km from there. Coming from Kuala Terengganu, just proceed south along the East Coast trunk road. The Cherating turn off (left turn from this direction) is about 25 km south of Kemaman.

By bus
To/from Kuantan: Two bus companies, Sihat Bas and Mira operate along the main trunk road between Kuantan and Kemaman every hour or so during daylight hours. From Kuantan, catch any Kemaman-bound bus. The journey can take up to an hour. You will have to get off the bus on the main trunk road and walk to Cherating village. In Kuantan, buses leave from the local bus station on Jalan Besar.

To/from Kuala Terengganu and Kota Bharu: Some interstate express buses to/from Kuala Terengganu and Kota Bharu pick up/drop off passengers from/at Cherating. To get on the bus at Cherating, you will have to book the ticket before hand and the agent will inform the bus company to stop for you. You will be given a time (about half hour after the bus departs from Kuantan) and be told to wait at a particular spot along the main road. If coming from the north, just tell the bus driver/assistant that you want to get off the bus at Cherating.

To get to or come from other destinations, it will be easier for you to get to/go to Kuantan first where there are connections to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Johor Bahru, Mersing.

Accomodation
Impiana Resort Cherating Kuantan is a 4-star beach resort with a stunning white sandy beach located at one of Malaysia's premier holiday spots, Cherating Beach, Kuantan. Impiana Resort Cherating Kuantan has 80 Deluxe Rooms, 28 Superior Deluxe Rooms and 7 Suites, each with a splendid view of the sea.

or Budget
Little Cherating Chalet, Cherating beach road. (Tel:+60-(0)12-9383654 /+60-(0)12-9383654). Room range from RM50 to RM100. you migth be lucky the RM100 room chalet will be reduce to only RM50 when the room is empty or late check in.

Coconut Inn Cherating Cherating Beach Road. Phone Uncle Ilal (Tel: +60-9-5819299/+60-9-5819299). Room range from RM30 to RM100 per night. Friendly family run chalets very suitable for single women or men. Super low rates for weekly and monthly guest.

Tanjong Inn Chalets, Cherating Beach road. These beach front chalets are clean, airconditioned and cheap. Rooms range from RM60 a night to RM150 a night.

others
http://www.ric.com.my/
http://www.journeymalaysia.com/islandcheratingsuria.htm

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World’s Longest Crystal Quartz Ridge

This is the world’s longest crystal quartz ridge. The Tabur Hill, in Kuala Lumpur is also known locally as the dragon’s backbone, and is a recorded 16 kilometers long. The Tabur Ridge is a long and narrow set of karsts hills with a high content of quartz crystals. The mineral here varies from the totally transparent to the opaque. They can be spotted shimmering on the ground as mirror reflections as sunlight falls on them. The physical phenomenon that takes place in this region each morning with the conjunction of the warm and cool clouds should not be missed. For this view, you have to get around the Ulu Klang dam at 7.30 in the morning. The trail over the bridge is so narrow that only one visitor can pass at a time and see the fleecy clouds sailing past beside you. Dotted with low vegetation, the trail is made of mostly small trees or shrubs, called bonsai which enable the visitor to take a good view of the distant hills. You can complete the whole ridge within 2 to 4 hours from east to west.

Tabur Hill is located on the outer edge of the Klang Valley urban development area. It is about 20 kilometers from the Kuala Lumpur city center. The entry point does not allow public transport. Hence, your own means of conveyance is recommended.

The right crystal can affect the energy of an environment, and the energy it holds can influence you whether you simply hold it in your hand or place it in your room. Crystal healers use their knowledge of the stones and of the patient in the healing process.

This Tabur Ridge is a long and narrow series of karst hills with a high content of Quartz crystals. The ridge itself, averaging 200 feet high, runs in a semi circle bordering the eastern edge of Kuala Lumpur city. The Tabur Hill Ridge is rated the Longest Quartz-Rich Ridge in the world. Quartz is one of the three common components in the formation of rocks.

Quartz-Rich Ridge - as the names implies, the trails and surfaces around the Ridge is littered with Quartz crystals (Individually or in clusters, large and small). The Quartz here varies from totally transparent to semi opaque, with most of them whitish in colour. You can see them shimmering on the ground reflected by sunlight as like mirror reflections.

Each morning the air over Kuala Lumpur warms up as sure as the sun rises. On another front, the moisture-laden clouds formed over the Ulu Klang Dam too are lifted. The rate at which those over Kuala Lumpur are lifted is more rapid. Those cooler clouds over the body of water are influenced to join those down the valley by this parallel thermal lift. In their exodus, they pour over the dam in a current. See this phenomenon of a river of clouds drifting over the pass each morning around 7.30am. You have to be standing on the top of the ridge to get that view. The clouds passing below you is a gift for your waking up wakeup -a spectacular sight indeed!

The trail is a narrow path on top of the Ridge with some stretches only allowing a single trekker to pass through. The trail passes through stretches where the left and right side have vertical drops of up to 200 feet, leaving the trekker with not much room for any other alternatives. The trail is dotted with low vegetation, made up mostly of small trees and shrubs (affectionately known amongst the trekkers as “Bonsai”). This low vegetation enables you to see and gauge the distance between one peak to another.

Don’t worry, despite the constraint in width, there is always some level ground to rest your feet before guiding your body past some tricky footholds.

You can complete the whole ridge within 2 to 4 hours, starting from the eastern side and finishing on the western side of the ridge. No worry about any altitude sickness, as it is just low and classified as hill !

Getting there and away
Tabur hill is located at the outer edge of Klang Valley's urban development, some 20km from Kuala Lumpur city centre.

No public transport to the entry point., your own transport are recommended.

Head for Taman Melawati, entering the junction of Jalan Genting Kelang, entrance near Zoo Negara. Drive straight until you reach the Bulatan Mas roundabout and follow the Klang Gates Dam sign turning. The narrow road will lead to the main entrance of Klang Gate Dam. There is a small trail leading to the ridge's summit.

It is advisable to get an entry permit from the Selangor Forestry Department at 03-90752885 or fax 90756022.

Gunung Lambak Recreational Forest

Located 5km from the town of Kluang is Gunung Lambak. At 510m above sea level, it is an easy climb for visitors using the trails of footpaths and wooden bridges. Facilities here include car parks, rest sheds, benches, toilets and camping sites. There are waterfalls for that refreshing dip, apart from the diversity of wild flora and fauna to appreciate. Scenes of its waterfalls cascading into streams of rapids and pools are simply enchanting amidst retreats of pleasure and adventure.

Gunung Lambak Suggest Itinerary from Singapore:-
0730Hrs - Meet at the escalator area after clearing woodlands custom check point
0745Hrs - Depart for Larkin bus terminal in Johor Bahru + Breakfast (Buy bus ticket (0900Hrs) to Kluang at Larkin)
0900Hrs - Bus to Kluang

Bus service: OCHARD EXPRESS (Platform 41)
Frequency : Hourly
Cost: Rm 6.40 per person
Duration: 1hr 40mins

OR
Train
By Train, (either from Tanjong Pagar Railway station in Singapore or from Johor Bahru) to Kluang
Check out train timing: http://www.ktmb.com.my
From Johor Bahru : there is a departure from J.B at 1036hrs
Cost: Rm4 (lowest class, may not have seats)
Duration: 1hr 40mins
1030Hrs - Cab to Gunung Lambak (Buy return bus ticket (1700Hrs) to Larkin at Kluang)

Cab
Cost : Rm6 per cab
Duration : 15mins
Remarks:
You may arrange for the cab to come back to pick you up at extra cost or by bus (See below)
Return trip,Take local bus, Walk along main road for about 15mins until there is a T-junction turning to the right. Keep to the right side of the road and wait for local bus. There is no designated bus stop.
Bus journey : 30mins
Cost: Rm0.70 per person
1045Hrs - Trek up to Gunung Lambak summit

Trek Details
Follow prominent path to the first summit on the left.

Time taken: 1hr plus.... depends.....

To the next summit, follow small trail behind the shelter.

After 20mins, the bottom of a saddle is reached.Y-junction. The trail on the right although probably both trail would lead to the other summit.

The second summit is reached 10mins from the saddle.

Move down the trail for 4m. Y-junction, turn left.

Walk for another 3m, Y-junction, turn left.

Follow the trail down for about 30mins and the starting point of the trek is reached.
1230Hrs - Wash up
1245Hrs - Cab to CIN CIN restaurant for lunch. Signature dishes i.e. crispy duck, lotus leaf rice
1330Hrs - Take cab back to Kluang town - OTOT (own time own target) i.e. shopping, foods, movie, foot massage...
1700Hrs - Bus to Larkin bus terminal in Johor Bahru - Singapore
1845Hrs - Home Sweet home

Drive there??

From the North South Expressway (NSE), take the Ayer Hitam exit (Interchange 244) onto the Kluang - Jemaluang trunk road (Highway 50), headed towards Kluang town. Gunung Lambak Recreational Forest is close to Kampung Dato' Abdul Rahman Yassin, just south of Kluang town centre.

Waterproof all items that you bring in daypack using ziploc or plastic bags
Rain Gear/Poncho
Trekking pole
Good support shoes / trekking boots - to prevent ankle injuries & cuts from the sharp edges of rocks
Slippers - comfort item for after trek
Personal toiletries - We will wash up ourselves after the trek
Spare clothing
Water bottle/Water Bag
Foods
Personal rubbish bag
Hat/Cap
Insect repellant
Camera
Passport - please ensure that your passport has not expired before the trip
Malaysia Ringgit (RM50 -100)
EZ-link card

Please find attached brief introduction of Gunung Lambak-510M. In addition, please see below link for Gunung Lambak video:-

Map
http://gununglambakecoresort.4t.com/contact.html

Stay ??
Gunung Lambak Eco - Resort
Address: Taman Rekreasi Gunung Lambak, Kluang86000 Johor, Malaysia
Telephone: 07-776 0077
Fax: 07-776 0037
Email gununglambak_ecoresort@yahoo.co.uk

The Resort provides a set of facilities according to the activities provided such as:

-Water Park
-Camping Site
-Nature Walk
-Jungle Trekking
-Children's Playground
-Treasure Hunt
-Telematch
-Obstacle
-Indoor Game
-Wading Pool

Cameron Highlands

Getting To Cameron Highlands
Self drive
From the South via Tapah
Cameron Highlands is about 300kms from Kuala Lumpur and it takes less than 3.5 hours to get here via the North-South Expressway (NSE). If you are driving from Kuala Lumpur, get find your way to the NSE by following the sign to Ipoh. Once you're on the expressway, keep on driving north until you reach Tapah which will take about 1.5 hours. Watch out for the sign that indicates the Tapah and Cameron Highlands exit (Exit 132). Once you have passed the toll booth, turn left at the traffic lights. From here onwards you will be on the long winding road to Cameron Highlands which is about 60 km's away. If you're driving from the north just take Exit 132 at Tapah and follow the same direction. It takes an average of 1.5 hours to reach Tanah Rata from Tapah.

Driving Tips :Driving up this road is definitely a pleasant experience because it gives you some great views of mountains. Since the roads are less winding, people tend to speed here but watch out for the sharp bends at some stretches. There is NO mobile coverage along this road.

Train
There is no train service to Cameron Highlands. The nearest stop is the Tapah Road station in Tapah. You can take a bus or taxi to Cameron Highlands from here.

Buses
Buses to Cameron Highlands operate daily from Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. Buses from Kuala Lumpur depart from the Pudu Raya Station and KL Central. Buses from Penang depart from Prangin Mall / Komtar.

From Kuala Lumpur buses to Tanah Rata can be caught at Puduraya Central Bus Station and take about 4 1/2 hours. Look round the ticket counters to find the various companies although they don't always have buses running at the advertised times. Buses leave between 8.30 and 3.30, but more buses run in the morning. Prices range from RM20 - RM30. The cheaper Kurnia Bistari bus tickets can be bought at ticket counter 86/87, however these buses are known for breaking down on-route, frequently take up to 7 hours for the journey and have only one toilet stop. Well worth paying more for a more pleasant journey. The Unititi Express can be bought at ticket counter 66 but has fewer services.
If booking at a hostel before heading up it's worth asking their advice on the best bus route and companies.

Express bus service from Singapore is now available. Unititi Express leaves Beach Road Singapore at 10.00pm daily and arrives in Cameron at 7am the following morning.

For bus schedules and details, Click here

http://www.cameron-highlands.com/getting-there.html

Accomodation
http://apartments.cameronhighlands.com/index.php
http://www.cameronhighlands.com/Accommodation/

Getting Around Cameron Highlands
It will be very convenient for you to get around Cameron Highlands if you have your own transportation. There are no car rental services in Cameron Highlands.
You can still get around with the local bus and taxi, but you will not have the flexibility you get from driving in your own car. Alternately you can also get on one of the many tours organized by the local tour companies in Cameron Highlands.

Some guest houses do provide motorbike rental services which you can use to get around. Bicycles are not here popular because of the terrain and the high traffic.

Most tourists activity is in the town of Tanah Rata. This small town is set up along the road and is easily traveled by foot.
Local buses (to tea plantations, further away tracks, strawberry farms and other attractions) run hourly. Taxis are available as well. Taxi between Tanah Rata and Brinchang costs RM 6, while the bus is roughly RM 1.50.

Local Bus
The local bus service is provided by the Regal Bus Company.
For bus schedules and details, Click here
Taxi
For taxi rates and destinations details, Click here

Distance between towns
Ringlet to Tanah Rata - 13km
Tanah Rata to Brinchang - 6km
Brinchang to Tringkep - 8km
Tringkap - Kuala Terla - 5km
Kuala Terla - Kg.Raja - 3km

Want to know the weather in Cameron Highlands right now?
Check out the Heritage Hotel livecam on Tanah Rata.
Tudor home inn is bad. RM120 on Saturday is not so worth it. No hot water, room is untidy and noisy at night. Lousy service.

Holiday Hints
What to wear
With temperatures ranging from 25°c to 10°c Cameron Highlands is pleasantly warm. However, a sweater or tracksuit top is essential for the evenings when it can become a little chilly. Late afternoon rains often set in,so get out and about early in the morning and bring along an umbrella. If you are planning a jungle walk, be sure to wear good trainers or walking shoes and take along a bottle of mineral water as some of the walks are quite long and tiring.

Eat
There are many Chinese restaurants in Cameron highland. You can see them wherever you go. From Ringlet to Tanah Rata and even more in Brinchang. All these Chinese restaurants have their own specialty. The most famous food in Cameron is steamboat. You can practically see everyone eating steamboat in all the stores. The steamboat price may range from RM 10 to RM 15 per head. As usual, Peak season with a higher price due to the price hike in raw materials. You will be able to throw in anything into your pot. If you would like to add in anything else other than those provided, you might have to add some money as well. However, one thing for sure, you will be able to feel the satisfaction of eating steamboat. The cold weather there is definitely perfect to eat steamboat. You will never sweat when you are eating!

Discount???
Enjoy 15% off with Phone Reservation!!! Call Ms Cheah @ 012-5176223 / 019-555 6223 for steamboat at Golden Win Restaurant..... Usual: RM15-RM18 Nett per pax with FREE refill for Vegatables!!! hee hee hee... Golden Win Restaurant is located at Brinchang Town, Cameron Highlands at the corner shoplot behind the main street.
http://www.holidaycameron.com/chuaginhotel.html

MAP

http://www.holidaycameron.com/cameronmaps.html

Links
http://www.cameronhighlands.com/

Hutan Bandar

Hutan Bandar is one of the rare places of green tranquility in Johor Bahru. It spans over 32 hectares and is maintained by MBJB (Johor Bahru City Council). Hutan Bandar in Malay means “Jungle in the City”. Open daily with free admission, Hutan Bandar is located a 5 minutes drive from Larkin Bus Terminal (or a 20 minutes drive from the City Center). It is a popular spot for family and school excursions. In addition, young people come here for picnic, camping, a game of basketball as well as wedding photo shoots.

In the deeper parts of Hutan Bandar, you would literally feel disconnected from the hustle and bustle of JB. It’s a really strange, yet calming feeling to have, especially over the weekend after a full week of corporate battles and mental drain.

Some of the facilities available at Hutan Bandar are:
Lots of lush green flora.
Seven scenic lakes.
Children’s playgrounds.
Jungle Trek.
Exercise facilities.
Camping site.
Children’s swimming pool.
There are ample of parking lots and shops selling food and drinks. Entrance to Hutan Bandar Parking Space Visitor Entrance Fountain at the Visitor Entrance Resting Area at Hutan Bandar Game of basketball at Hutan Bandar Playground at Hutan Bandar Couple having a relaxing moment at Hutan Bandar
Having a wedding photo shoot at Hutan Bandar Back to the visitor resting area at Hutan Bandar Map :http://www.dromoz.com/image/sketch/sk44c320592ec48852311700.gif (near Johor Specialist Hospital)

Pengerang

Pengerang is an area at the southeastern tip of Johor, to the south of Desaru. The name is usually used to cover the dock and immigration post at Pengerang, the village of Kampong Pengelih and the town of Sungai Rengit.

More information :

http://pengerang-johor.blogspot.com/search/label/pengerang

Getting there from Singapore:
Bumboats shuttle from Singapore's Changi Point Ferry Terminal to Pengerang from 7 AM in the morning to 7 PM in the evening, operating on a first-come-first-served basis: once 12 people show up, the boat leaves. The journey takes about an hour and costs S$9/person, plus S$2 for a bike. The last boats back leave by 4 PM.

If you miss the last bumboat, you can also take the Sebana Cove www.sebanacove.com/ferry_service.htm ferry back to Singapore (4/5 services daily, last departure at 9 PM), but this is much more expensive (S$38 one-way) and you'll need to arrange a taxi to take you to Sebana Cove first.

By Car: Sungai Rengit is around 35 km south of Desaru, or 120 km from Johor Bahru. The distance from JB will decrease considerably once the Johor-Desaru Expressway opens.

Getting Around Pengeran
Taxis shuttle between the Pengerang dock and Sungai Rengit for RM 6/person (shared) or RM 20/car (charter).

Bicycles can be rented in Sungai Rengit, or you can rent one at Changi and bring it with you.

Attraction

Pengerang battery

http://www.razcollection.com/pengerang/index.html

ENTRY FEES Free......
Pengerang battery is a lost fortress located at Pengelih, right next to the immigration point, is open to the public but in a state of nature, with no trails, signs etc. Note that most of the rest is now used by the Malaysian military. Overlooking the sea towards Singapore , it is located close to a Malaisian military camp, standing on the top of a little hill covered by jungle. The small town of Pengerang in Johor has a big story to tell — a 70-year-old tale of the British Army’s huge blunder. It is of a town which became the British Army’s “Waterloo” in 1936, when they paid the price for underestimating its biggest nemesis then — the ruthless Japanese army.

The Japanese invaders captured Malaya without a single shot being fired from the Pengerang battery (a fort where weapons such as guns and cannons are stationed) when they surprised the British by landingin Kota Baru instead of Singapore. This battery was part of the “Singapore fortress” aimed at defending Singapore from a sea attack. It was equipped during the 30’s with two 6 Inch guns. This battery didn’t fire any shot till the 15th of Fabruary 1942, when Percival surrended.Beware : The place has been abandonned after WW2. Be careful when you explore the remains. Don’t forget these ruins are in the jungle: dangerous animals live there: Pythons, Cobras, and Green

Ostrich farm http://www.geocities.com/ostrichwonderland/location.htm
EMR 15, Teluk Ramunia, Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia
Entrance Fee: http://www.geocities.com/ostrichwonderland/charges.htm
Open daily 10am - 6pm

Highlights:
More than 300 of the world's largest birds
Very informative commentary by your guide
See a chick hatch (or at least see them in an incubator)
Ride on a trained ostrich

Eat
Seafood! It's the main reason to come here, with treats like lobster and crab much cheaper than Singapore or even JB.
Crystal Jade Seafood

Jade Garden Seafood (recommened by channel U, sgp)
Si Wan Dao Seafood (四弯岛幸运海鲜楼)

Accommodation
There are three basic lodging places in town. If you want more luxury, head up the coast to Desaru's beach resorts.
Let Seng Hotel. Double rooms from RM 40.
Hotel Hiap Hwa
Seng Huat Hotel. Rooms from RM 30 in the old building (above coffeeshop), or from RM 68 in the new annex.

Map

More Pictures : http://www.flickr.com/photos/da-moments/sets/72157620668107208/

http://shakeleg.com/travel/?page_id=39

http://www.flickr.com/places/Malaysia/Johor/Pengerang