During my stays in Shanghai some years back, I travelled to Putuoshan and Zhu JiaJian with my husband. We took an evening ferry from Ninndbo. We travelled overnight. We slept on a double-decked bed, 8 person sharing in the ferry. We had simple dinner and breakfast. We arrived the next morning and received by a local female tour guide.
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She guided only both of us. We took local mini bus to view a 33m tall statue of the Guan Yin at Zizhulin. We were told this Guan Yi (bodhisattva Avalokitesvara) which is located in this Mount Putuo is one of the four sacred mountains in Chines Buddhism. The other three are Mount Wutai, Mount Jiuhua and Mount Emei which we are looking forward to visit in due course. We felt serenity and calmness in this area. Besides, Guan Yin, we also visited the Puji si (founded 10th cent.), the Fayu si (founded 1580 CE), and the Huiji si (founded 1793 CE). In a nutshell, this place is a worshipping place for Buddhist disciples.
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Later, we travelled in a local minibus to a local motel close to a ‘fishing village’ at Zhujiajian. We had local food for lunch and seafood for dinner. There were lots of stalls selling extremely fresh cockles of various sizes, fishes and seaweeds. The taste was acceptable to us, but not sumptuous as compared to Malaysian way of cooking.
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The next day, we went to view the famous international Olympic sand-sculpture festival. The sculptures were amazing with cartoons, warriors, animals etc. The sand was as fine as powder. I was very comfortable to move around bare feet. Besides, another memorable place was black pebbles beach. When the waves pushed up to the shores, and subsided back to the sea, the friction between sea water and black pebbles created ‘shah. shah, shah’ rhythm, a very harmonious background tempo. I just liked it.
After lunch, we were directed to bus station. We took an express bus back to Shenjiamen Bus terminal in Shanghai. It was indeed an eye-opening and memorable trip for us.
Malaysia has 4 seasons. Hot day, super hot day, rainy day and cloudy day. Rejoice with me! SLIDE the CITY is here in Johor Bahru to cool down super hot day. The 1000- foot giant water slide has landed at Hutan Bandar Mutiara Rini or Hutan Bandar MBJBT.
Date: 15 October 2016
Day: Saturday
Time: 8:30am to 7:30pm
Venue: Hutan Bandar Mutiara Rini
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/zp566JcLZzD2
GPS:1.5115176,103.632617
Slide the City Timeline
Year 2013 – Debut in United States. This global phenomenon has developed an almost cut-like following world wide, having reached more than two million people in major cities world wide which include japan and Hong Kong. Year 2015 – Smashing debut in Putrajaya then Melaka and Kuantan Year 2016 – Debut in Johor Bahru.
Other than Slide?
The Johor leg of Spritzer Slide the City Malaysia will feature the same merriment and revelry experienced in previous venues, complete with food trucks, music and tons fun and games for every member of the family. PS: Extra washrooms are prepared for participants.
Who can Play?
Participant has to be at least 8 years old (as of event date) OR a minimum height of 117cm.
Proper attire is mandatory for all participants. That means no bikinis, tank tops and hot pants are allowed.
Muslimah participants are allowed to wear a tudung.
To make it especially more enticing, Spritzer Slide the City Johor Bahru is graciously giving away one randomly-selected lucky reader a FREE Save-N-Slide package, good for four people. This package is only valid for Wave 3 from 1.00pm to 3.00pm. All you need to do to qualify is to follow the steps in RaffleCopter.
Terms and conditions
1. Ticket giveaway starts from Friday, 12 August 2016 and ends on Friday, 19 August 2016, 10.00pm.
2. The lucky winner will be contacted for personal details: Full name, IC number and mobile number. The winner will be required to provide the same personal details of the three friends too. The information is for registration purposes and internal use only.
3. Should there be no response by Sunday, 21 August 2016, at 10.00pm; a new winner will be selected.
4. Ticket collection will be on event day at the media registration booth.
Year end is coming. There are more festivals to celebrate too. For example: Hari Raya, Deepavali, National Day and Christmas day. Not to mentions, college or university convocation celebration are coming up too. Bandar Sunway is best known for its famous education hub in Peninsular Malaysia. There are more than 10 colleges or universities in this area.
College or university around Bandar Sunway
Based on my past experience, there are times parent will look for hotels around higher education institute.
Parents often will stay one or two nights in Bandar Sunway to attend their children’s convocation day.
Sometime, it may not be convocation day. Parent or relatives may want to visit their kids during the college or university registration day.
Before children can find a hostel or accommodation, they may need to stay a few days around the area too.
Why Online Hotel Booking?
Some parent or students prefer to find hotel or accommodation after reaching the campus area. it is nothing wrong of it. But, let me show you a case study.
Each convocation event, there may be more than 1000 students graduate. One student may have 2 tickets for their family members to attend the convocation event. Malaysians or Indonesians still have this good “Kampung” spirit. We often bring the whole family members to attend convocation event. It will be harder to find a hotel on the convocation day. Thus, it is best to online booking for hotel before any important celebration.
#1 Various payment methods offered by Traveloka
Other than Malaysia related banks, Traveloka includes major oversea banks as your payment options too.
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#2 Easy to compare and book
You can easily compare and select hotel types based on your needs.
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To all graduates, I wish you all the best in your future career path. Do remember to help your parent online booking for hotels before convocation day. Click here to book your Sunway hotel now!
As the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is the center of everything. This is the country’s entrance gate for people from abroad. This is also the city where numerous world-class hotels stand gallantly.
At the beginning of February 2016, DestinAsian as Asia’s prestigious travel magazine revealed the 5 Best Hotel in Kuala Lumpur based on the Reader’s Choice Awards. Let’s reveal them one by one!
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1. Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur City Center
Prized as the very best Kuala Lumpur hotel for many years, Mandarin Oriental stand gallantly guarded by Petronas Twin Tower and KLCC Park. The location conjures the highest benefit, both view and easy access to main attractions nearby. Built in ultra luxurious setting, the hotel boasts over 600 convenient guestrooms and suites featuring high-end amenities. The apartment units are available for groups/families long stay. The hotel presents special taste delicacies by 10 utmost dining outlets, with the illustrious Sultan Lounge. Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur also caters more memorable retreat by its brand new renovated spa and sauna, fitness center, swimming pool, and hair beauty salon.
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2. Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Jalan Pinang 12, KLCC
The 5-star global hotel in Kuala Lumpur appears to bring the impeccable accommodation that fulfills the whole guest’s needs. Located very nicely in the Malaysia’s central Golden Triangle, which is also close to the city’s entertainment hub, the hotel is built adjoining the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The high-end hotel spoils the guest by its over 400 units of the spacious guestroom, including 42 plush suites. The rooms are well appointed to conjure the ultimate comfort with supports from the sophisticated amenities also the wide windows facing the city and Petronas Twin Tower. There are 3 exquisite restaurants to satisfy various palates, with the signature – Thirty8 that has the stunning 360-degree view of the city skyline. The perfect retreat also catered by an outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center, and Essa Spa.
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3. The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin 5
The icon of the old day glory is still eternally iconic as the high-class hotel in Kuala Lumpur. It’s documented as the national heritage site with the original structure back in 1932, yet still considered as one of the greatest Kuala Lumpur hotels. Spread expansively on 3.2 acres greenery land, the hotel houses 300 Neo-Classical-and-Art-Deco-style guestrooms and suites, which scattered into 2 towers. The dining facilities are outstanding with 2 restaurants, bar, tea lounge, unique orchid observatory dining venue, also the signature The Smoke House as the private dining venue. Some great facilities worth to notice in here are the swimming pool, gym, cigar room, drawing room, reading room, spa, gentlemen’s grooming, screening room to watch classic black and white movies, card rooms, and shuttle service.
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4. Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Jalan Stesen Sentral 3
Claimed as the ultimate lifestyle hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Hilton is presenting 35-storey ultra modern building that boasts over 500 guest rooms and suites. The entire rooms are tastefully designed to reach the highest comfort both in body and mind, supported with the sophisticated amenities and a stunning view of the lake, garden, or cityscape. The hotel provides up to 10 selections of unique restaurants and bars, serving the local to international cuisine. As the hotel that catering business matter also, Hilton Kuala Lumpur has spectacular event space accommodates up to 1,500 guests. The other affordable facilities available are swimming pool, exclusive spa, and gym.
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5. Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Jalan Sultan Ismail 11, Bukit Bintang
The 5-star Kuala Lumpur is the hidden paradise in the middle of metropolis. It’s tranquil with soothing panorama surrounded by the beautiful garden. The glance of contemporary living makes the hotel really opulence yet comfortable for urban traveler. There are 662 guestrooms in custom design supported with modern amenities and stunning city view. The best Kuala Lumpur hotel presents high-end facilities, embracing the cozy Lobby Lounge and other 4 world-class restaurants also 2 bars. Besides, the exquisite global hotel providing Health Club contains swimming pool, fitness center, and spa are available on site. There are also beauty salon, gift shop, shopping arcade, florist, clinic, childcare, and business center here.
Visiting to Banjaran Hot springs is one of the MUST VISIT in our list since young. We are nature lovers and embrace deeply in mountain, jungle, stream, etc.
We visited Banjaran TWICE but had never felt enough of not coming back again.
Last year, we came in a big group to celebrate our eldest sister’s birthday and also sibling gathering. We chose Banjaran as it’s a strategic location for all of us who travelled either from Southern and Northern of Peninsula. Upon arrival, we were welcomed by your handsome, hospitality and professional staff, Mr Kamal, who tour-guided us about this scenic paradise. He also ensured all the facilities in tip-top condition in our two Garden Villas. In addition, he gave us an ‘awesome surprise of birthday cake for our ‘birthday guest”- our motherly Ta Jie (elder sis). Being a conservative, submissive, and ‘kampung -typed´ 60++ old lady, she was almost in tears of joys when she was celebrated in this unexpected merrymaking. Till today, she has non-stop talking about her awesome experience in Banjaran to her surrounding communities.
This year, we came in as couple as to get away from hassle – bustle of our hectic work-life. It was indeed an excellent escape path as we indulged into the deep natural wonder of paradise. Mr Kamal, who patiently briefed us about the existing well planned fitness and wellness schedule. We followed his suggestion to maximize our retreat.
We began our journey by exploring the mysterious and breathtaking mediation cave. Next, we proceeded for a 15 minutes jungle walk, escorted by Mr Patrick and got into The Lost World of Tambun with complimentary entrance tickets. We enjoyed watching the animal show and nostalgic scenic back in early 1900s in the Lost World of Tambun.We were treated like VVIP and chauffeured back to Banjaran by the Resort Coach even though it was only a 15 minutes walkway back.
Back to the resort, we began to explore the ‘ not so wet area’ such as Crystal cave, Dr Fish, Geothermal steam cave, before we finally wet ourselves in the ‘hot dipping pool’, ‘public pool’ and of cause in-house swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Not forget to mention the ‘yoga’ session with versatile and personalize Yoga guru – Mr……. (Sorry, I forgot to get his name) who conducted a thrilling lesson for us.
The only ‘setback’ was his thrilling lesson was also ‘impressed’ by uninvited guests-mosquitoes to practice yoga with us. We would much prefer to be conducted inside the gym room as what we had last year.
Despite there was a downpour at night, we still had a great time indulging in this complete tranquility, excellent beautifully maintained ecological area, feeling extremely relax, refresh and rejuvenate.
Last but not least, we would like to offer our commendation to your highly professional troupe – Mr Kamal, Mr Patrick, Ms Nikki, Yoga Guru and also Pamelo restaurant staff who were at sight, made us feel so homely. It was by far the best resort we have ever been to and would high recommend to everyone to stay in at least once in a life time.
This post is written by Pearly Chan. She has more than 20 years of travel experience around the world. This post is published with her full permission.
