Botanical Garden Putrajaya

Located at the northern section of Precinct 1, Botanical Garden (Taman Botani) Putrajaya is a must place to visit. Among the many attractions available at the Botanical Garden is the Main Building, which consists of an interactive Exhibition, Restaurant and Gift Shop. The Botanical Garden provides facilities such as Explorer's Trail, which make the garden an ideal park to go for jogging or even conducting special events (for example, treasure hunt). Other popular trails in the Botanical Garden include the Heliconea Trail, Pandanus Walk and Canna Walk.

There are so many species of flowers available at the Botanical Garden. The flowers are grown in their specific area. For example, you can see the variety of orchid plants grown in the Sun Garden, while others are grown in the Floral Garden (African, Tropical African and Asia Pacific Collection, Bougainvillea, etc. Other famous features of the Botanical garden are the Canopy Bridge, Lakeside (Hibiscus Walk), Lakeside caf and Fern Garden.

The Botanical Garden is open to the public from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm daily, free of charge (F.O.C)… while the interactive exhibition in the main building of the Botanical Garden is open from Tuesdays to Sundays; 10.00 am - 6.30 pm with RM2.00 admission fee.

You can bring your family and friends for recreational activities and at the same time enjoy delicious meal at the seafood restaurant. Your children will also experience a great moment while exploring the interactive exhibition. So…what are you waiting for…let’s go to the Botanical Garden…there’s so much things to share…

Kuala Perlis...taste the delicious "IKAN BAKAR"

Perlis, the smallest state in Malaysia, has so much attraction from its foods, cultural heritage and also places of interest. Locates in the north part of Malaysia, Perlis is popular as a transit point to Thailand (via Padang Besar) and Langkawi (via Kuala Perlis). Both transits have their own specialty. While Padang Besar is more popular as a “shopping centre” for the shopping lover, Kuala Perlis is famous for its Grilled Fish (Ikan Bakar).

In Perlis, particularly in Kuala Perlis, the Grilled fish (Ikan Bakar) is the most popular meals for both local and foreign visitors. This Ikan Bakar or grilled fish is normally served with special homemade sauce. Apart from the Ikan Bakar (Grilled Fish), other seafood such as crab (ketam), squids (sotong) and prawn (udang) are available for add-on meals. What is so special about the seafood at Kuala Perlis? The specialty lies in the freshness of the seafood. For your information, the seafood served here are very fresh since the seafood are supplied directly from local fishermen nearby Kuala Perlis Jetty.

If we want to compare between the seafood which we normally have in Kuala Lumpur, or any other big town, to the one we have in Kuala Perlis, of course the seafood in Kuala Perlis is fresher than the one served in town. Since I live in Kuala Lumpur, I only had the opportunity to taste the delicious Ikan Bakar Kuala Perlis when I visit my family-in-laws there. I really appreciate that moment…Sometimes, I wait at the Kuala Perlis Jetty to buy fresh seafood direct from the fishermen there. The price of seafood at Kuala Perlis Jetty is cheaper as compared to the price at other market in town….So, you can eat more seafood here…because it’s cheaper…

Everytime I visit my family-in-laws, I’m sure to bring them to eat seafood at Kuala Perlis. There are several stalls to choose from….and you have to remember that these stalls are open at night only. No operation in day time….

Usually, before you make any order, you can choose the seafood that you want. What do you want to eat for dinner? Fish, prawn, squid, etc. ..next question…how much do you want (measured by weight), and your chosen cooking style? Fried, grilled, sweet-sour style, etc. Emm..yummy…The cost of your dinner will depends on the weight of the seafood….But, don’t worry..because the price is reasonable…

So, whenever to go to Perlis, don’t forget to taste the delicious Ikan Bakar (Grilled Fish) at Kuala Perlis…

Colmar Tropicale, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang…another hill resort next to Genting Highland.

Colmar Tropicale, located in Bukit Tinggi, Pahang, near the famous hill resort of Genting Highland, is a replica of a collection of buildings from a northeastern village in France dating back to the 16th Century. These buildings form a range of hotels, restaurants and cafe for the tourist to enjoy their trip here. At the centre of the buildings, there is a place (stage), where special events or show will be taken place. The Colmar Tropicale Village is surrounded by lush tropical forest land. The accommodation is an artful combination of old style decor in warm pastel colours matched with modern amenities designed for maximum comfort. There are eight choices of dining outlets serving various specialties. So, you can choose which one do you like...Apart from the restaurants and cafe, there are also several shop that sell souvenior and gift, clothes, accessories, and etc. I love the beautiful landscape scenery and the cool whether here.

There are fountains and park benches in the square for relaxation after a hard day's work browsing in the 17 theme shops, or should one wish to take a breather from participating in the various activities. The drawbridge reminiscent of ancient castles, clock tower with an original cuckoo bird clock, and the viewing tower complements the ambience.

Around that area also...you can visit the wonderful Japanese Tea Garden, the largest Japanese Tea garden in the world, if I’m not mistaken, Rabbit Park and a golf resort. You can take a walk around the garden, it's a good exercise...while exploring the green...cool...tea garden...You can taste the great Japanese tea served by beautiful lady with kimono in the Japanese tea house...

Continue your journey around the garden...till down the hill...then...you will reach a beautiful garden...full of flowers and plants...the plants here is not only for exhibition...but also for sale...Get your favourite plants and flowers here...