Cheap Travel - KL: Petrosains

School holiday is approaching. Still wondering where to spend time?

Try to consider Petrosains as one of your school holiday destination. There is so many great things to learn there which suitable for the whole spectrum of age. For your information, Petrosains is located at the centre court, Level 4 of Suria KLCC.

Just some sharing if you want to spend time there. Petrosains covers a very large area with so many sections inside. Each section has its own theme is presented not just theoretically by reading, it also provides some activities which will enhance your understanding. Therefore you may spend a lot of time inside in average 4 hours . You may spend more time if you have stamina.

In the first few sections, you may get overwhelm with the concept presented. In result you may spend more time there and get very tired towards the end and tend to skip the last few sections.

Petrosains is open everyday except Monday from:

Tues to Fri : 0900-1730

Sat, Sun and Public Holiday : 0900-1830

Please watch the last admission time as you are only allowed to go in 90minutes before its closing.

Admission fees varies according to age and you also can get cheaper if you have mykad/ student card. Try to do online booking to avoid long queue.

Cheap Travel - Travel tips

Found this brochure when I browse around my old stuff. Believe it or not, I still keep my green Matta 2009 bag with its full content.

In summary, this brochure tells us that, as a tourist if we are engaged to any licensed travel agent we are protected by Ministry of Tourism under their acts.

Hence, it is highly recommended that if we are going to engaged any travel agent -be it domestic or international holiday- we must:

• get a licensed one,
• understand the terms and conditions of the package,
• the provided transportation services must be licensed by Ministry of Tourism, and
• same goes to travel guide

Ministry of Tourism also do take complaints should we have any dissatisfaction with our travel agent with regards to:

• travel agent or tour operator
• tour transportation
• tour guide
• accommodation
• tourism information service

This is just the summary of it, at least we already know that there is an authority governing into this matter should we have any problem. I'm sure there must a lot more information to be explored.

Check them out!!!

Cheap Travel - KL: KLCC Skybridge Visit

Many of us do not know that actually we go up and have a nice sightseeing at used to be the tallest building in the world, KLCC.

KLCC management actually allow us to have a visit up there to get the feeling how it is to be at currently the tallest twin building in the world which is also listed as one of the intelligent building in Malaysia.

New more exciting and improvise packages have been introduced by KLCC management for the visitors to have the most out of their visit there. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy magnificent view of greater KL by visiting an observation deck on a top floor of Tower 2 and the option to dine at the Malaysian Petroleum Club (MPC), in addition to the existing skybridge tour on Level 41. Its so niceeee... :)

The price of each package varies starting from MYR25.

If you have plan to be there by now, please be reminded that Skybridge visit is open everyday except on Monday.

Be informed that the counter to get to Skybridge Visit is not located inside Suria KLCC, instead the entrance would be at the lower ground accessible near Tower1/ Tower2 entrance. Below is the map that might help you. Happy Holiday....

Cheap Travel - Sarawak: Mulu Cave

For those who love caving, you must not have miss to try one of Malaysia's UNESCO world heritage site and world's most extensive cave system. It includes world's largest natural chamber (the Sarawak Chamber), the world's largest cave passage (Deer cave) and the longest cave in South East Asia which runs for 108km (Clearwater cave).

While The Sarawak Chamber can accommodate 40 Boeing 747 aircraft, the spacious Deer Cave stands at 1000 metres wide and 120 metres high can contain London's St Paul's Cathedral five times over. The 60 metres high "shower" continuously pouring from the roof near the "Garden of Eden" is one of the many spectacular views within the Cave.

You may choose to go for 2D1N or 3D2N package which covers all the mesmerizing items above and some other extra items such as late evening bats flying out sightseeing, dinner with cultural show performance, visit Penan Settlement, picnic lunch and many more depends on your package.

One thing you must observe carefully during booking is the weather. Most of the activities offered here are weather dependent.

The price varies depends on your package ranging from RM339-RM550 per head.

Cheap Travel - Perak: Gunung Lang

Gunung Lang is a beautiful recreational park nestled between limestone hills in Ipoh, just 5km away from the city center. It comes as a surprise to discover such a natural wonder within easy access from major parts of Ipoh. A small road leads to the entrance of Gunung Lang from Jalan Kuala Kangsar, just before the North Ipoh Highway exit and with lush greenery. Across the lake lies a landscaped park that accessible only by boat. Fortunately, a jetty provides ferry services on water taxis for visitors to reach the park

Cheap Travel - Johor: Tanjung Piai

Malaysia has so many remarkable place to visit. We have the 'Nothernmost' tip of Borneo at Kudat (as per describe last post) and we also have the 'Southernmost' tip of Mainland Asia continent (the land mass that spans from Russia in the North right down to Malaysia in the South).

In addition to enjoying the atmosphere and snapping pictures, you might also want to taking further step into Tanjung Piai Johor National Park for further satisfaction.

Certificates will be given as a prove that you have reach this spectacular piece of land.

There is only one way to go there, via Pontian town. From Pontian you'll go further south to Kukup and before reach Kukup there is a junction to Tanjung Piai.

Cheap Travel - Sabah: Kudat

Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, Kudat is where the most north tip of Borneo Island. Stretching out to the vast ocean and overlooking the "junction" where the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea meet, this God-sent lookout point was used to guard against pirates. While visitors can come here any time of the day to revel in its beauty, the Tip of Borneo really comes into its element during sunset. Just lay back and take in breathtaking atmosphere, as wondrous colors of red, orange and gold envelope the sky.

Cheap Travel - Perak: Zoo Taiping & Night Safari

Over 180 local and exotic wildlife species can be observed at the 34-acre Taiping Zoo. The country's first zoo, featuring orang-utans, Malaysian Tigers, siamangs, and many more in open-air enclosures with natural settings. The Night Safari includes a mini train ride that takes you through various aprts of the zoo where you can watch nocturnal in actions - feeding, hunting or just being playful. The lively chirpings of night creatures add to the exciting atmosphere.

Admission:

RM12 for adult

RM 8 for child

map to Zoo Taiping:

Cheap Travel - Melaka: Taming Sari Tower

A 360 degree view of Banda Hilir and its environs awaits you at the 110m high Taming Sari Tower. The name and design of this tower was inspired by the Taming Sari dagger, the legendary weapon owned by the Malay warrior, Hang Tuah. This tower can be seen from Dataran Pahlawan Megamall and Mahkota Parade Shopping Complex which are few minutes away by walking.

Opening hours: 10am-11pm

Admission: RM20 adult; RM10 Children

map to Taming Sari Tower:

Cheap Travel - Penang: War Museum

Like an unsung hero, this is one of the less known place in Penang in spite of the experience and knowledge it can offer.

Started as British Fortress in 1930, Bukit Maung then transformed into a Japanese army base with a dark history, filled with stories of how prisoners were tortured there. After the fallen of Japanese army in 1945, Bukit Maung was abandoned by the locals because of its black history.

After several years of restoration, the fortress was turned into the War Museum some decades later. A slow walk through the fortress will fire the imagination on what once was. A simple, but no less remarkable section of crawling through some of the underground tunnels – one even leads all the way to the sea, acting as an access tunnel to get to submarines – forces one to walk, or even crawl through very narrow, confined places.

As the area is quite big, 2 hours here might be enough for you to walk and climb the stairs that abound on this hill. Proper signages and information about the artifacts are clearly displayed here. As it can be quite humid and hot during the day, remember to bring along a cap to protect your head from the heat of the day. Wear a comfortable shoes and have insect repellant ready to ward off the mosquitoes as you move deeper into the hill.

Map to War Museum:

Cheap Travel - Terengganu: Taman Tamadun Islam

Taman Tamadun Islam Monument Park provides its visitor with a exquisite experience. Featuring 21 great Islamic Monuments that reminisce the rise of Islam into a sophisticated global religion.

Visitor will also provided a passport, which will briefly describe the history and the uniqueness of the monuments in addition to the information board and video. You will also get a stamped on your passport each time you enter Taman Tamadun Islam. This allow you to get extra benefit for the second visit onwards.

The monuments are namely:

• National Mosque, Malaysia
• Kudus Minar, Central Java, Indonesia
• Pattani Central Mosque, Thailand
• Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin, Brunei Darussalam
• Taj Mahal, Agra, India
• Badshahi Mosque, Lahore, Pakistan
• Kubbah As-Sakhrah, Jerusalem
• Great Mosque of Samarra, Iraq
• Sheikh Lutfallah Mosque, Iran
• Abu Nasr Parsa, Afghanistan
• Al-Haram Mosque, Mecca, Arab Saudi
• Aleppo Citadel, Syria
• Mosque of Mohamed Ali, Egypt
• Nabawi Mosque, Madinah, Arab Saudi
• Suleyman Mosque, Turkey
• Great Mosque of Qairawan, Tunisia
• The Palace of Hambra, Granada, Spain
• Kalyan Minaret, Uzbekistan
• Great Mosque of Agadez, Niger
• Kul Sharif Mosque, Kazan, Rusia
• Xian Mosque, China

Also located on the same location other tourist attraction such as Masjid Kristal. (to be describe in another entry)

Map to Taman Tamadun Islam

Cheap Travel - Perak: Gua Tempurung

Located in Gopeng, Perak about 20km to the south of Ipoh,Gua Tempurung is popular among caving enthusiasts. For more than 3km long - one of the longest caves in Peninsula Malaysia - Gua Tempurung has so much to offer with its has been developed as show cave with electric lighting, proper walkways and there are range of tours in different lengths and difficulties. The river passage runs about 1.6 km through the hill. There are three very large chambers and some spectacular stalactites and stalagmites to be watched.

There are 4 tour packages available to be choose from:

Tour 1: Golden Flowstone (40 minutes) RM6.00

As you enter through the walkway on stilts over the cave river, you will see layers of white marble stone slabs and walls with different hues. Walking deeper to the dimmed showcase gallery, you will be struck by the beauty of the Golden Flowstone. Standing at a height of 90 metres, Golden Flowstone describes the sloping and wavering floor and wall of the cave which has a golden hue when water flows over it and illuminated by gentle light. Stalagmites and stalactites on walls and ceilings take various astounding sizes and shapes. Your eyes seem to play tricks on you when images of dolphin, jellyfish, tiger, lion, cow's head, seahorse, old man, Lord of Buddha and Zorro's eye come into view

Tour 2: Top of the World (1H 45M) RM9.00

You get to enjoy all the sights in Tour 1 and lots more when you climb higher to platform 5, standing 120 metres high. By then, you would have climbed 640 steps! Take a breather at the Wind Tunnel and feel the cool breeze before you proceed to the Gergasi (Giant) Cavern, which holds a huge column that looks like a space ship. Next, you will reach the Tin Mine Cavern where you will have a peek into tin mining activities that took place in the old days. Then Alam (Universe) Cavern comes into view. There, you will see a slender stalactite called Tongkat (Walking Stick or Cane) before coming across the Fallen Warrior and Battlefield Cavern with an amazing formation that looks like a warrior falling down in a battlefield. At the end of the journey, you will be rewarded with a rainbow of colours from sunshine reflected off the cave walls

Tour 3: Top of the World & Short River Adventure (2H 30m) RM11.00

Not only will you see the Golden Flowstone and climb to the Top of the World, you will also go down 230 steps and get wet in the underground river! You will have lots of fun crawling through holes and sliding down slippery stones before getting out to be greeted by the beautiful sight of the greenery outside

Tour 4: Grand Tour (3h 30m) RM22.00

Expect thrilling moments as you have the adrenalin-pumping spelunking adventure of your life time. You will wade through the underground river that reaches chest level at certain stretches, duck-walk and crawl through holes, climb almost vertical walls and slide down slippery stones. The physical challenges will be worth it. You get to see lots of fascinating rock formations - stalactites, stalagmites, multi-tier ponds, volcano-like rocks, glittering crystal-covered walls and lots more. Of course, the Golden Flowstone and the Top of the World Caverns are included in this tour that also takes you to the eastern side of the cave facing the North-South Expressway. Your return journey will take you entirely through the underground river

Map to Gua Tempurung:

Cheap Travel - Sabah: Manukan Island

Manukan Island Resort is located just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah and provides an island getaway with luxurious accommodation options. Located just 10 minutes away by boat from the city of Kota Kinabalu, Manukan island is the second largest island of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine National Park and provides an idyllic option for island accommodation in Malaysia

Manukan Island is the island with the most complete facilities e.g.: tropical timber chalets, restaurants, swimming pool, tennis court and a marine exhibition centre. Snorkelling equipment hire and water sports, as well as daily beach BBQ's are also available.

Manukan Island is also the most visited island in the TAR Park, and it is popular with locals and foreign visitors alike. One of the star attractions and must see on Manukan Island is the fish feeding at the jetty where large school of fishes have made their home. You can even snorkel and dive amongst the fish here! There is a 1.5 km paved trail right to the tip of the island. You pass through tropical forest and enjoy a different view of Kota Kinabalu City

Tourism Malaysia - Terengganu: Batu Burok Beach

Pantai Batu Buruk (beach of the ugly stone) Kuala Terengganu famous beach, white sandy beaches with swaying casuarinas lining up behind the shore, like a loyal friend to the waves.

In the windy days, it is perfect to fly up the kite on the beach despite swimming can be dangerous here. Varieties of local food can be found at Batu Burok, try fried ice cream (Ais Krim Goreng), Nasi Dagang, Terengganu traditional rice, fried sea foods and Yunnan chicken rice.

There is good night market every Friday from 3.00pm till 7.00pm. Pantai Buruk is also a popular place for strolling and good place to visit especially in the evening.This beautiful beach is just 1 km from the city center and can be reached by walking. Perhaps this is the cleanest and widest beach inside Kuala Terengganu city.

Some of famous hotel nearby is Primula Beach Resort and Batu Burok Resort

Perfect spot to spend time with your family

Map to Pantai Batu Burok:

Tourism Malaysia - Selangor: i-city

The city of light @ I-city

I-city is a new attraction at Shah Alam near UiTM where millions of bright LED lights are shaped into variety of theme includes maple tree, zoo, snow house, Chinese lantern, peacocks, flamingos, cherry blossom etc.

From Federal Highway you can already see fascinating view of I-city. Being at I-city with family and friends, walking through the park and taking photographs are some of the unforgettable moment that you can get at I-city.

The fee to enter the park is extremely cheap as low as RM10 per car. Wi

th the ticket, you can go to any of two parks besides common park accessible to all. If you are hungry, don't worry there are a lot of food stall available.

Tips: As much as you can try to avoid to be there during or after rain because most of the park are outdoor. It might spoil your trip there.

how to get there:

Cheap Travel - Melaka: Melaka River Cruise

This is one the mesmerizing view at Melaka River Cruise at night

The river was the main artery of trade for Melaka in its heyday when it was bustling with traders from all around the world.
Some buildings from that era still stand majestically by the river, which is also lined by old villages, or kampungs, and modern day buildings.
Your 45-minute cruise will be accompanied by an entertaining and informative com
mentary on Melaka. It is also advisable to ride at night as the lighting effect across the river makes your cruise unforgettable.

Venue: The Malacca River jetty in front of the Quayside Heritage Centre.

The ticket counter can be seen from far

Departs daily from 9am to 11.30pm

Ticket: Adult RM10, child below 12: RM5

Group tour of RM100 per boat can also be arranged

the ticket

the view at the jetty from the boat

buildings at the river bank are painted creatively

map to Melaka River Cruise:

Cheap Travel - Selangor: Broga Hill

One of the view in between the peaks

Broga Hill is rapidly climbing the ranking in the heart of nature lovers nowadays. Located around 50km from KL towards south near Semenyih, its a very nice place to see sunrise and sunset. At the peak of the Broga hill, the view is awesome.

It is relatively easy to climb up as the trail are well marked and there are a lot of Malaysian climbers (especially during weekend) who are very friendly and helpful. It takes about 30-40 minutes to climb up to the first peak.

The trail at Broga Hill. Pretty well marked, makes climbing relatively easy

Broga has about 3 peaks where you can have a very amazing scenery while riding on the breeze.

During weekend, you might want to get there a bit early - I really mean very early, as early as 5am in the morning - as there will be a lot of climbers and the car park is not enough. The first time I went there, about 630am the car already spill out to the main road and need to walk more than 100 meters just to get to the entrance.

How to get to Broga Hill: