Originally i started to review the hotels in Penang. But finally it ended as my personal travel blog of places, event, food review blog. Enjoy reading and come back. This is for my family, friends and my daughter, may Allah bless you with good life in this world and hereafter.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Langkawi Cable Car Photos
Just come back from Langkawi Island, one of the best island in Malaysia with lots of attractions there. Nice beaches and views. On top of that, you could go for a nice cable car ride to the top of Mount Mat Chincang. Enjoy the photos !
Langkawi Cable Car
You must visit Langkawi Cable Car during your trip to Langkawi Island. On a sunny day, you can see parts of Thailand towards the north and Indonesia towards the south-west. The cable car ride up the hill takes about 20 minutes and it's really a fascinating ride.
At the top, there are two stations as well as a viewing bridge that let you take in all of Langkawi. The top station is about 708 meter high from sea level and the middle station elevation is about 650 meters.
The view is just amazing and if it is cloudy you should wait for a while till the clouds move away. You don't want to miss the opportunity to see the view. When I went up, it was bit cloudy. Luckily after a while, the sky clear up and can see nice blue ocean of the Andaman Sea.
The whole area is covered with thick virgin rain forest and it is rich with fauna and floras. During your ascend to the middle station, you could observe closely the unique rock formation of Mount Mat Chincang's range which formed 500 million years ago.
The direction to Langkawi Cable Car from Kuah are as follows
From Kuah head south on Jalan Ayer Hangat toward Jalan Padang Matsirat.
Turn right at Jalan Padang Matsirat
Take the ramp to Jalan Padang Matsirat
Turn right at Jalan Padang Matsirat
Slight left to stay on Jalan Padang Matsirat
Turn right at Jalan Lapangan Terbang
Continue onto Jalan Kuala Teriang
Turn right at Jalan Pantai Kok
Turn left at Jalan Teluk Yu
Jalan Teluk Yu turns right and becomes Jalan Telok Burau
Turn right at Jalan Telaga Tujuh
Take the 1st left
Take the 1st right and you will arrive at Oriental Village. The base station is located at the village.
Langkawi Cable Car Fee :
Adult RM25.00
Children (3 – 12 yrs old) RM18.00
Student (Letter from School required) RM18.00
For Malaysian, it is RM 15. You need to show your MyKad. If you want cheaper, purchase the ticket from Mahamas Travel & Tour, you could get for only RM 13. Their office is located at Langkawi Ferry Jetty.
Mahamas Travel & Tour Contacts :
Tel No : 04 966 0592
Address
No 1 KM3, Jalan Kelibang,
Kuah, 0700 Langkawi,
Kedah, Malaysia
Langkawi Cable Car Address & Contact Numbers
Cable Car Station, Oriental Village, Burau Bay,
07000 Langkawi, Kedah, West Malaysia.
Tel: 604-959 4225
Fax: 604-959 4121
07000 Langkawi, Kedah, West Malaysia.
Tel: 604-959 4225
Fax: 604-959 4121
To find hotel deals at Langkawi Island, please visit hhttp://www.wego.com/hotels/malaysia/langkawi/
Friday, June 18, 2010
Street Celebrations on 7th July Streets Come Alive – Unforgettable George Town!
Time : 8am-11pm
Venue : George Town Heritage Zone
Ticket Price : FOC
Enquiries : George Town Festival, 016-4644211
Indulge yourself in the colourful street cultural shows performed by the multicultural community of Penang: Malay, Indian, Chinese, Burmese, Thai, Punjabi etc. Also don't miss the chance to learn and get your hands on a variety of traditional crafts and foods from the numerous street stalls.
Special Program
1. Open House - Public and Private Heritage Buildings
Time: 9.00am-5.00pm
Location: Penang Islamic museum, Konsenih Building (Equator Academy of Art), Segara Ninda Residence, Wisma Kastam, Penang Tourist Guide Association, Tan Kongsi, Ong Kongsi, Han Jiang Ancestral Temple (Penang Teochew Ass.), Lee Sih Chong Soo, Town Hall, Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse, World Heritage Office, Anak-anak Kota, Penang Heritage Trust-PAPA, mosques in George Town, Indian and Chinese Temples, churches, tombs, shrines and many more.
About the program:
Welcome to the built jewels of George Town! Come visit George Town’sheritage buildings and sites which are normally restricted to visitors on other days, all for free.
2. George Town Shophouse Trail
Time: 9.00am-10.30am / 11.00am-12.30pm
About the program:
Visit some of the finest residential and commercial shophouses in town and learn more about this unique built heritage of Penang. We have 2 routes available for each time slot. Register for one route and participate in a rare guided tour of 6 shophouses. Even better, register for 2 routes and see all 12 shophouses!
Tours available in Chinese and English.
Ticket prices: RM10 per route, limited to 20 persons per route.
Enquiries: Fidel Ho, Tel: 012-4565867
Email : fidelhoho@gmail.com
2. “Jom Naiki Sampan di Perairan Laut Clan Jetties!” – Boat Rides at the Clan Jetties!
Time: 8.30am-11.30am
Location: Yeoh Jetty, Pengkalan Weld, 10300 George Town
About the program: Come enjoy the scenery of the clan jetties by boat (“sampan-sampan”) and get to know more about their history at the same time!
The clan jetties community will also be reenacting live for you parts of its pre-1970 community’s daily works and activities.
Rest assured life jackets will be provided so you can enjoy your boat ride in safety!
Ticket prices: FREE – Register on the spot.
Enquiries: George Town Festival
Tel: 016 – 4644211
E-mail: info@georgetownfestival.com
3. Heritage “Trea-Shaw” Hunt
Time: 8.00am-1.00pm
Location: Flag-off: Town Hall / Esplanade
About the program: Hop on a trishaw! Experience this fun and exciting way of searching and scouting for our rich heritage treasures ranging from foods, costumes, trades, to local personalities and heritage buildings.
Participants may enter as a two-person team. Look for sponsors like hotels or tour companies. Each team will be assigned a trishaw rider and given clues to guide them along the treasure hunt. At each checkpoint, teams will be required to search for answers or complete simple challenges/tasks.
Ticket prices: RM388 – the hunt is limited to 50 trishaws.
Closing date for registration – 28 June 2010 (Monday)
E-mail for entry forms/ download HERE!
Enquiries: Ederic Low
Tel: 012-4092539
E-mail: treashawhunt2010@gmail.com
4. Indian-Muslim Culture Celebration
Time: 10.00am - 11.00pm
Location: Dewan Makam Noordin @ Masjid Kapitan Keling
About the program: Exhibition on previous mosques and mosque antiques
Time: 2.00pm-11.00pm
Location: Masjid Kapitan Keling
About the program:
• Interactive Indian-Muslim traditional food demonstration including Nasi kandar, Nonbu Kanji, Kolkate, Somosa & vadai, Idyiyappom, Passembor. Free porridge!
• “Golden of Dates” Exhibition – History, pictures, information on types, nutritious information
Time: 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Location: Masjid Kapitan Keling
About the Program:
• Demonstration of traditional Muslim games like “pallaguli”, “pamberem”
• Tour of Masjid Kapitan Keling
Time: 5.00pm – 8.00pm
Location: Front of Masjid Kapitan Keling
About the Program:
• Teh Tarik Demonstration - Come watch, learn and try it out! Free flow of Teh Tarik.
• Crafts Demonstration and Exhibition including “Poo Malai” a Muslim tradition that originates from India and the Muslim “Kopiah”
• Original spices exhibition - Interactive exhibition as well as preparation and cooking demonstration on spices in Indian-Muslim cooking
Enquiries: George Town Festival
Tel: 016 – 4644211
E-mail: info@georgetownfestival.com
5. Street Celebrations
Time: 5.00pm - 9.00pm
Location: Armenian Street, Jalan Kapitan Keling
About the program: “Little Penang Street Market Rejoicing, Reviving and Romancing Our Heritage”
Showcase of the traditional, cultural heritage food and crafts of Penang.
1. Chinese Lantern making
2. Preparation of Putu Mayom
3. Wayang Kulit
4. Batik Demonstration
5. Henna
6. Antiques
7. Shoe Painting, T-shirt printing, Chinese calligraphy
8. Beaded crafts
9. Rattan and bamboo items
10. Nyonya Manik Shoes
11. Chinese Frog Buttons
12. Nyonya Cooking with Rosie Yew
13. Nyonya Cooking with Rumah Nur women
14. Michael Cheah’s Baba Nyonya collection
15. Penang & Malaysia postcards
16. Handmade crafts
17. Fresh Nutmeg juice
18. Thai Laksa
19. Traditional Eye Massage
20. Little Penang t-shirts
21. Eurasian treats
Time: 5.00pm – 10.00pm
Location: Meng Eng Soo, Jalan Pintal Tali
About the program: Meng Eng Soo Open Day
Indoor: Exhibition on Meng Eng Soo history, tea presentation (games);
Outdoor: “Peddlers Court”, Cultural performances – wushu, Tai Chi, street artists, Chinese Orchestra
Time: 5.00pm – 10.00pm
Location: Cheah Kongsi, Armenian Street
About the Program: Lion Dance Performance on High Poles
Time: 5.00pm – 10.30pm
Location: Penang Teochew Association, Chulia Street
About the Program: Chinese Cultural Performance and Demonstration Traditional Teochew Opera performance, Lion and Dragon Dance, Chinese Kungfu Performance, Traditional craft skills of cane weaving and batik design, Chinese Tanglung craftworks as well as multiracial cultural dances and singing.
Ticket prices: FOC
Enquiries: George Town Festival
Tel: 016 – 4644211
E-mail: info@georgetownfestival.com
6. Muslim Cultural Showcase
Time: 5.00pm-12.00am
Location: Penang Islamic Museum, Armenian Street
About the program: The Acheen Street Mosque (Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh), KoperasiPelancongan, Islamic Museum, Boyanese community and other Malay groups will be showcasing traditional Malay performances including Nasyid, Marhaban, Kompang, Silat, Khat, Boria, Ghazal Parti, Sketches and Traditional Malay music and dance. Also on exhibition will be traditional Malay kuih-muih, bunga telur, hantaran and a historical exhibition of Masjid Melayu.
Ticket prices: FREE
Enquiries: George Town Festival
Tel: 016 – 4644211
E-mail: info@georgetownfestival.com
7. Cultural Performances
Time: 5.00pm-9.00pm
Location: Khoo Kongsi
About the program: Cultural performances from the different ethnic communities of George Town, Penang as well as international acts!
Featuring: Ghaffar Pourazar performing Beijing opera, Batak singers from Indonesia, traditional Punjabi Vidda dance, Punjabi drumming, Indian cultural performances including Baratha Natyam, folk dances, stick dance, Kavadi dance, Silambam, fire eating and juggling as well as cultural performances from Penang’s Malayali, Hindu Sangam, Thai, Penang Baba Nyonya and Eurasian communities.
Ticket prices: FREE
Enquiries: George Town Festival
Tel: 016 – 4644211
E-mail: info@georgetownfestival.com
Enquiries
George Town Festival
Tel : 016 – 4644211
E-mail : info@georgetownfestival.com
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