Thursday, May 28, 2009

Coolest place

Cameron Highlands


There are many ATTRACTIONS in Cameron Highland.

Located between Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur the Cameron Highlands is the most popular hill resort in Malaysia. Clean air, brilliant scenery, blankets of lush vegetation and a relaxed atmosphere define this destination making it a favorite for Malaysia vacations. Noble mountains surround the area with peaks and valleys adding to the stunning scenery. This charming English village -style region is complete with flora you won't see elsewhere in the country. A Cameron Highland hotel can be found in just about every class pleasing many tastes and budgets. Guest houses, mountain bungalows, hotels, and resorts comprise the accommodations in the highlands.

Mirroring a charming Tudor-style estate The Lakehouse is perched on a hilltop amidst the glorious surroundings of a state reserve forest. Looking over a lake and in a region called the "Valley of Eternal Spring" this smaller Cameron Highland resortis very impressive. The spacious rooms are exquisite with unique and rich decor and furnishings highlighted by chocolate brown trim and high ceilings. Stone accents can be found all around the premises and the outdoor Lakeview Terrace, set among manicured gardens, is the perfect place to greet the day.

Cameron Highland hotel facilities here include a restaurant, lounge and bar all adorned with the same attentiveness and luxury as the suites. With a stay at this hotel Cameron Highland Malaysia activities can all be enjoyed easily with helpful staff there to arrange outings for you and your family during a Malaysia holiday. Rooms include a dressing table with mirror, telephone, laundry service, wake-up service, hair dryer, fresh fruit and turn-down service. Rates at this luxury hotel are high but well worth the luxury.

When choosing a hotel Cameron Highland Malaysia becomes a gateway to all that is serene and soothing. Things to do in the area lend a relaxed pace with plenty of time to linger wherever you'd like. A good choice for a Cameron Highland Resort is Strawberry Park, with 7 acres situated on a plateau 5,000 feet up! The furnished apartments and studios are highlighted by "neo-Tudor" architecture which pairs well with the calm surroundings. Vibrant flowers mark the property and an assortment of green hues blanket the mountainous terrain. Amenities at this Cameron Highland resort include telephone, color TV, in-house movies, personal safe, refrigerator and rates are reasonable.

With many a Tudor-style hotel Cameron Highland Malaysia shows off its similarities to the English countryside. The Equatorial Cameron Highland hotel offers 240 suites situated on 13 sprawling acres along with 270 rooms in another hotel tower for plenty of space. Rooms are simple, with ambient lighting, and feature warm wood trimmings and furniture with extra-large beds. Rates are moderate to high. Standard amenities include keycard locks, telephone, TV with in-house movies, a small refrigerator, hair dryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Dining is available at the Golden Phoenix and Cricket Bistro while the coffee shop and Cricket Lounge offer somewhere more casual to unwind. The indoor pool provides a place for guests to splash around.

Malaysia tours in the area can be found through various different companies which offer expeditions to the surrounding region. Expect quiet and pleasant nightlife rather than raucous evenings while staying at a Cameron Highland hotel or resort. Bring sturdy shoes as discovering the area involves a lot of walking for the best views. Visit the tea plantations, Butterfly Garden, vegetable farms, flower nurseries and fantastic markets for great shopping. Be sure to absorb as much quiet time as possible before heading back into bigger cities or opt to decompress in quieter locations such as Penang.

Little India


This is Masjid India area, where you can buy your cheaper range of clothes from Indian clothes/material to Malay batik, Songkok etc etc




There are Flee market, food everywhere along the street

Bangsar Holland Village

Typically Malaysian, Bangsar has a wide array of cuisine. Indian Muslim Mamak stalls, south Indian banana leaf restaurants and Malay warungs are easily found. They are usually cheap, although prices in Bangsar are higher than average. Roadside hawkers usually open in the evenings and close late at night. There are many 24-hour Mamak and banana leaf restaurants. It is usually acceptable for one to patronize these joints and order only drinks, except during busy hours. Chinese kopitiam and seafood restaurants meanwhile are a little harder to find outside Lucky Garden.

There is also a hawker center in Bangsar Baru, sometimes referred to as Bangsar Mamak, at the former Jolly Green Giant. Roadside stalls serving drinks, local cakes, burgers, hot dogs and cut fruit are found on many street corners. Ice cream, pastry, satay, rojak and milk is also sold on motorcycles and vans.

The Telawi area in Bangsar Baru is sometimes known as "the strip" in the heart of the suburb lined with restaurants, clubs, bars and shops. It has often been compared to Singapore's Holland Village. "The strip" can be skirted on foot in about 15 minutes. A large pasar malam, or night market, each Sunday lends the Bangsar Baru a colourful flavour. There is also a daily wet market in Lucky Garden. Another lesser known pasar malam is held in Bukit Bangsar on Wednesdays.

Recent additions include One Bangsar (a string of new restaurants in Jalan Ara, a hillside street near the Telawi area), Bangsar Village and a remodelled Bangsar Shopping Centre.

This favourite haunt of expats and Kuala Lumpur’s trendy denizens has almost all of the city’s stylish, innovative restaurants and alot of foreigner friendly pubs.


To get there

take the Putra LRT to Bangsar station, then a feeder bus to the main strip around Jl Telawi or jump into a taxi.

Taxi
Simplest way to travel to Bangsar is by Taxi. There is an abundance of them in Kuala Lumpur and most of them will not hesitate to bring you over to Bangsar. The fares will vary depending on where you are coming from and should not cost more than RM6.00 to RM9.00 from the center of town.

The Blind lives in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


Brickfields is small town in the center of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Most Blind people lives here, it is user-friendly for the Blind.

Brickfields is a small to medium-sized town and residential neighbourhood (as well as an administrative zone) located just outside central Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is known as Kuala Lumpur's Little India due to the high percentage of Indian residents and businesses.


Culture

Along Jalan Tun Sambanthan 4 is the century old Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), which has become an integral landmark in Brickfields. Further down along Jalan Tun Sambanthan is the charming Vivekananda Ashram that was built in the early 19th century. The 100 railway quarters in Jalan Rozario are still there although modern buildings have cropped up all around. Brickfields is popular for its Indian food delights especially the unique banana leaf rice and thosai (Indian pancake made from fermented rice flour).

The Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB), located along Jalan Tebing, houses a number of blind people. Many blind people can be seen walking around Brickfields. Many have become familiar with the area that they rarely encounter much problem walking around here. Most parts of Brickfields are already equipped with tactile guided pathways designed to aid the blind in walking around the area.

The Temple of Fine Arts is located along Jalan Berhala. It is essentially a cultural organisation offering various courses relating to mainly Southern Indian music, dance, and arts. It was founded in 1981 and has currently similar centers in Johor Bahru, Melaka, Penang, as well as centers around the world including India, Australia and Singapore. Besides offering courses, the organisation frequently organises Indian performances around Kuala Lumpur, and has produced many artists progressing to international standards.[1]. They will be launching their state of art building soon which has been built upon the foundation of the old Temple of Fine Arts adjacent to the Maha Vihara Buddhist Temple. The new building will be symbolic icon to the progress of arts and culture in Brickfields.