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Rabbit travel cards: 100 bhat onwards (30 Bhat issueing fee) card valid for 5 years or 1 day travel card for 140 Thai Bhat,
Sightseeing: Bangkok Metro.. Metro (BTS (elevated) /MRT (underground) /Boat)...
Mo Chit BTS/ Chatuchak MTR Station: Chatuchak weekend market (12000 shops and stalls, Fashion Island mall, taxi to Safari world, Best to book Safari world coach trips from hotel/ travel agents as day trip.
Chao Pharaya River guide....... Chao Pharaya River Boat stations.....
Top Night Markets (Rot Fai): Rot Fai Market Srinakarin behind Seacon Square Shopping Mall- BTS to On Nut Station first, then taxi, Rot Fai Market in the Ratchada- MRT Cultural Centre, Rot Fai Market Ratchada, (1250 stalls) MRT Cultural Centre- next to Esplande mall and (Art in Paradise), JJ Green Night Market- Thursday to Sunday evening, from 17:00 to 24:00- BTS at Mo Chit or the MRT at Chatuchak and walk up Kamphaeng Phet Road. Asiatique by shuttle boat from BTS Saphan Taksin.
Amusement and water parks: Siam Park city water park, Fantasia lagoon water park, Kiddzania, Dream world, Dinosaur Planet, Art in Paradise, Safari world
Pattaya sightseeing: Walking Street- South Pattaya, Pattaya Beach (4km crescent) & Beach Road Promenade, Sanctuaryof Truth- Banglamung, Pattaya hill top Viewpoint- Pratumnak Hill, Art in Paradise- North Pattaya. Water Parks: Ramayana Water Park and Cartoon Network Amazone Waterpark, Pattaya Dolphin World & Resort, Pattaya Crocodile Farm, Tiger Park, Dolphin World, Sriracha Tiger Zoo, Underwater World Pattaya, Three Kingdoms Park, Pattaya Night Bazaar, Thepprasit Weekend night market, Darul Ibadah Mosque- Sukhumvit Road, Halaltrip...
Malls: Central Festival Mall at Pattaya Beach, The Avenue Shopping Mall, Central Mall in North Pattaya, Harbor Mall Pattaya
Coral Island- Koh Larn (Larn Island) 7.5km from Pattaya. Ferry, cost is 30 baht per person, each way, 40 minutes journey from Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya to Tawaen Beach jetty on Koh Larn. Coral island sightseeing...
Jomtien Beach : is 6km sandy beach, 2km from Pattaya. Bhat buses (Songthaew) operate between two and it cost 10 Baht each way. Bhat buses keep on going in circle from Pattaya beach to Jomtien beach and operate as hop on by showing hand. Jomtien to Pattays is 30 minutes journey.
Hua hin is 198 KM, 4 hours, 200 bhat, from Bangkok by bus on opposite side bay of Pattaya is. Hourly bus services from Bangkok Airport and also from Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal, Pinklao).
Malaysia: Population 30m, Area 330K sq km (same as Maharashtra), Evisa: www.malaysiavisa.org.my in 24 hours Rs 2000. Mumbai Kuala lumpur flight duration 5 hours.
Putrajaya station: On route to airport, E1 Bus from KL Sentral (RM4) (Train RM10- 17 minutes, Modern architect, beautiful mosque.
Sightseeing: Sky bridge on hills, Eagle square, cable car, underwater world, Bird paradise, Marine park, Beaches. Langkawi's main town is Kuah.
Penang island: George Town, (Population 200,000) is 350km from KL. Island with good beaches. Butterworth to Georgetown by ferry. Butterworth train from KL takes 5 hrs.
Singapore *: City of Gardens
Singapore, is small Island country 716Km2 , smaller than New York, Dubai, Mumbai and many cities of world. Population is 5m, 17 million tourist visit annually. 1S$= Rs 50, Got independence from British with Malaysia in 1957, later in 1965 Sigapore became as Independent country.
eVisa takes 5 days. It is all year round destination as it is always hot and showers. June to Sept and Dec to March is rainy season. 5 hrs flight from Mumbai,
MRT (Metro) links Changi airport to city. Grab is app based taxi service.
Ez link tourist travel card for LRT MRT, Tap card at entry and exit. Tourist unlimited travel Pass is also available for 1, 2 or 3 days. Left luggage by Smart Carte, is in all terminals
There are 1 hour flights (£35) from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) OR
Orchards Road MRT: Orchard road shopping street, ION Mall on Orchard Road,with food court and on 55 floor between 3 pm to 6 pm city viewing is free. There is Daiso 2S$ in Ion mall. Food Republic food court at Visma Atria, Food Opera, Nearby Dempsy hill.
Dhoby Ghaut MRT: Museum, Malls, Colonial district and singapore river,
Links: Singapore MRT..., Singapore map... Tourism....Tourism (2)... Tourist pass...
From Gambir station Damri bus to airport 1 hour journey. Also Soekarno-Hatta airport train to Sudirman Baru station takes 55 minutes.
Ancol is nearest seaside town with beaches (Carnival beach and Festival baech) and waterworld and themepark at Dremland. It can be reached by train.
KL to Jakarta Lionair 2 hr £70. Singapore to Jakarta 2 hour flight.
from. www.jakarta-cityhotels.com
Links: Jakarta BRT map... Jakarta Commuter train.... Jakarta Tourism... Jakarta by train...
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Hong Kong is on Pearl River Delta and has deep harbor. British gained control over Opium war with China in 1842 and returned back to China in 1st July 1997. Population is 7m, area is 1,100Km2 and density is 6500 people/ Km2, Hong Kong is an autonomous territory south to Mainland China. Hong Kong is the world's fourth most densely populated country or territory. Airpoirt transfer can be by train, bus or taxi. 1 HK Dollar equal to Rs 8.38
Hong Kong is split in two areas as Hong Kong Island and across Victoria Harbour Kowloon area. Hong Kong Island is the heart of city like Manhattan in New York. Packed with some of the tallest skyscrapers in the world it's this cluster of buildings that has made images of Hong Kong famous around the world. Lan Kwai Fong, Wan Chai and Soho are busy areas. Kowloon is still very much downtown of Hong Kong. Areas such as Mongkok and Jordan has best markets, Michelin Stars street food. The heart of Kowloon is Tsim Sha Tsui, where there are hotels, the biggest shopping malls and the best museums. The two parts of Hong Kong are well connected by several MTR connections as well as the Star Ferry. The journey time from Central to Tsim Sha Tsui by metro is just a couple of minutes. Hong Kong Sightseeing.....
Links: Hong Kong map... Hong Kong city... Metro... Tourism... Boat trip... Hong kong Map...
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Hong Kong is close to Pearl River Delta (PRD) of China in Guangdong province, with 9 exiting cities namely:
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Thailand- Thailand population 69 million, currency, 1 Thai Baht = 2 Indian rupees. Visa on arrival for Indian citizens but can be obtain in advance to save time in queue, cost 1000 Thai Baht, 4 hours flight. Tourist 4G sim cost 300 Thai Baht. 33 million tourist visit annually. Map...
Bangkok population 9 million, It is large city spread on area of 1500 km2 is all year destination, Nov to march is peak season. March - June hot, July- Oct rain, Nov- Feb cool, 17 million tourist visit annually. Has 34 large malls and 30 large Super markets.
Airport Transfer: The Suvarnabhumi Airport to city Rail Link is 28.6 km journey takes 30 minutes (45 Baht) from 06.00 am to midnight every 15 minutes to Phaya Thai BTS station.
Rabbit travel cards: 100 bhat onwards (30 Bhat issueing fee) card valid for 5 years or 1 day travel card for 140 Thai Bhat,
Victory monument BTS Station: Shopping area, Malls Victory mall, Century mall, Central world.
Siam and National Stadium station BTS Station: Siam Center, Siam square Shopping area and Electronic mall, Siam Paragon, MBK mall, Central world, Platinum, Discovery, and other malls, Siam Ocean World, Sealife,and Kidzania, Madame Tussauds.
Siam and National Stadium station BTS Station: Siam Center, Siam square Shopping area and Electronic mall, Siam Paragon, MBK mall, Central world, Platinum, Discovery, and other malls, Siam Ocean World, Sealife,and Kidzania, Madame Tussauds.
Chidlom (Chit lom) and Ratchathewi BTS Station: Nearby enormous 24/7 Pratunam Market, Platinum Fashion Mall or Indian restaurants and Indra Square. 88 story Baiyoke Tower with floating Market at the 75th floor and 84th floor viewing gallery. Also mQuartier, Pantip Plaza IT Mall in Petchburi vicinity.
Si Lom MRT and Sala Daeng BTS station: Silom Central Business District transform into a food haven at night with its night market and infamous nightlife of Patpong and Lumpini park.
Nana (Arab Soi)
Hua Lamphong MRT station or Ratchawong Pier (Chao Phraya Express Boat on the river): Chinatown bustling and packed with stalls and shrines. You can visit the world’s largest gold Buddha at Wat Traimit or Chinese-style structures like Wat Mangkon Kamalawat or China Gate. Areas in Chinatown are Yaowarat Road for excellent street food, and Sampang Lane for great bargain-hunting.
Surasak and Saphan Taksin BTS for Sathorn neighbourhood stretches from Lumpini Park to the Chao Phraya River.Nana (Arab Soi)
Sukhumvit BTS and Asok MRT station: malls such as Terminal 21, Emporium Shopping Mall and EmQuartier. Nearby Samutprakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo.
Thailand Cultural Center MTR station: Ratchadaphisek road market, The street mall, Esplanade mall,
Ratchada MRT Station: shopping, club and cultural shows.
Phrom Phong BTS station: Benjasiri Park
Ratchada MRT Station: shopping, club and cultural shows.
Ekkamai BTS station: Ekkamia mall also Snow town in mall. Eastern Coach station for Pattaya and other out of city buses.
On Nuts BTS station: Tesco lotus, Big C Supermarket, Taxi to Seacon Square shopping mall South Asia's largest mall.
Suvarnabhumi: Airport, Ancient world Samut Prakarn.
Chao Phraya river (60 ft wide, 365 km long) passes through city.
Chao Pharaya River guide....... Chao Pharaya River Boat stations.....
Central Pier (Sathorn Pier) and is located nearby the BTS Station Saphan Taksin. The piers located north of Centrl Pier are marked with a ‘N’ followed by a number and the piers south of Central Pier are marked with a ‘S’ followed by a number. Also free shuttle boat between 4:00 p.m. to 11 pm to Asiatique Riverfront open air mall.
Si Phraya Pier (N3): RiverCity High-end shopping mall, Wat Traimit Wittayaram (golden Buddha).
Ratchawongse Pier (N5): Wat Mangkon Kamalawat temple, Sampheng Market, Flower Market (Pak Klong Talad).
Pak Khlong Talat (N6): Yodpiman River Walk mall, Museum of Siam.
Tha Tien Pier (N8): Wat Pho temple with 46 meter Reclining Buddha,
Maharaj Pier (N9): The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, Emerald Buddha, Tha Maharaj riverside mall, arts and culture centers. Bangkok National Museum.
Wang Lang Pier (N10): The Royal Barge Museum, Wang Lang Market.
Phra Athit Pier (N13): Phra Sumane Fort, Khao san road to shop, eat and to enjoy the nightlife also Santichaiprakan Park.
Golden Mount Line (West) Piers. West of Pratunam
Bangkok Parks: Lumpini park (BTS Silom/ Sala Daeng), Benjasiri Park (BTS Phrom Phong), Chatuchak Parks (BTS Mo Chit), Romaneenart Park (Memorial Bridge pier), Santichaiprakan Park (Banglampoo Pier), Saranrom Park (Grand Palace)
Canal Routes: Water Taxi route (Khlong Saen Saep boat).runs east to west.
NIDA Line (East) Piers- East of Pratunam near Siam square.
Chitlom: BTS Chidlom station, Central Chidlom mall, Lang Suan restaurants.
Wireless: Near Witthayu Bridge and Wireless Road, nearby British Embassy
Nana Nua: On Sukumvit Soi 3, Nana Plaza, Little Africa and Little Middle East (Soi Arab)
Asoke-Petchaburi: Near MRT Petchaburi station and Airport Link Makkasan station.
Panfa Leelard: Khao San Road, Golden Mount (Wat Saket), Democracy Monument, Old city,
Talad Bobae: A large garment market called Bo Baewholesale clothes market
Baan Krua Nua: Near BTS National Stadium station, famous Jim Thompson House
Sapan Hua Chang: Near BTS Ratchathewi station, Siam Square, Siam Discovery, Siam Paragon, MBK (Khlong Saen Saep walking distance), Bangkok Art and Culture Center.
Pratunam: Pratunam Market, Platinum Fashion Mall, Pantip Plaza IT mall and Central World, Gaysorn, Erawan mall, Erawan Shrine, Amarin Plaza
5 Floating markets in Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is located around 30-40 minutes from Bangkok in the Ratchaburi province- half day tour from my hostel for under $25. Amphawa Floating Market is 50 km from Bangkok, Talin Chan Floating Market- BTS to Wongwian Yai Station then taxi. Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market- 20km from BTS Wongwian Yai, Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market.
Top Night Markets (Rot Fai): Rot Fai Market Srinakarin behind Seacon Square Shopping Mall- BTS to On Nut Station first, then taxi, Rot Fai Market in the Ratchada- MRT Cultural Centre, Rot Fai Market Ratchada, (1250 stalls) MRT Cultural Centre- next to Esplande mall and (Art in Paradise), JJ Green Night Market- Thursday to Sunday evening, from 17:00 to 24:00- BTS at Mo Chit or the MRT at Chatuchak and walk up Kamphaeng Phet Road. Asiatique by shuttle boat from BTS Saphan Taksin.
Weekend market: Saturdays and Sundays, 09:00 - 18:00, and Fridays 18:00 - 24:00.
Chuckatuck BTS Mo chit or MRT Chuckatuk, weekend market (9000 stalls).
Amusement and water parks: Siam Park city water park, Fantasia lagoon water park, Kiddzania, Dream world, Dinosaur Planet, Art in Paradise, Safari world
Mosque's in Bangkok..... Halal Living... Halaltrip... Bangkok Attractions....
Pattaya is 150km, under 3 hours by bus from Bangkok Eastern Bus Terminal, Ekami BTS station. Buses run from 5.30 am to 11 pm every 30 minutes, cost 112 Baht. Other option is from Suvarnabhumi Airport bus to Pattaya, 2 hours 120 Baht.
Pattaya sightseeing: Walking Street- South Pattaya, Pattaya Beach (4km crescent) & Beach Road Promenade, Sanctuaryof Truth- Banglamung, Pattaya hill top Viewpoint- Pratumnak Hill, Art in Paradise- North Pattaya. Water Parks: Ramayana Water Park and Cartoon Network Amazone Waterpark, Pattaya Dolphin World & Resort, Pattaya Crocodile Farm, Tiger Park, Dolphin World, Sriracha Tiger Zoo, Underwater World Pattaya, Three Kingdoms Park, Pattaya Night Bazaar, Thepprasit Weekend night market, Darul Ibadah Mosque- Sukhumvit Road, Halaltrip...
Malls: Central Festival Mall at Pattaya Beach, The Avenue Shopping Mall, Central Mall in North Pattaya, Harbor Mall Pattaya
Coral Island- Koh Larn (Larn Island) 7.5km from Pattaya. Ferry, cost is 30 baht per person, each way, 40 minutes journey from Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya to Tawaen Beach jetty on Koh Larn. Coral island sightseeing...
Jomtien Beach : is 6km sandy beach, 2km from Pattaya. Bhat buses (Songthaew) operate between two and it cost 10 Baht each way. Bhat buses keep on going in circle from Pattaya beach to Jomtien beach and operate as hop on by showing hand. Jomtien to Pattays is 30 minutes journey.
Sightseeing: Pattaya Floating Market- Sukhumvit Road, Jomtien Beach Night Market, Nong NoochTropical Garden- 300bhat- Na Jomtien, Underwater World Pattaya, Pattaya Park, 100 bhat, Viharn Sien- cultural museum, Mimosa Mall
Hua hin is 198 KM, 4 hours, 200 bhat, from Bangkok by bus on opposite side bay of Pattaya is. Hourly bus services from Bangkok Airport and also from Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal, Pinklao).
Hua Hin: Hua Hin Beach, Vana Nava waterpark, Venezia, Cha-am beach, floating market, Cicada market, Night market, Sentorini Park,
Khao Takiab beach is 7km from Hua hin. Pranburi beach is 30km further south.
Pranburi and Cha-am in Petchburi are further south.
Phuket 850 km, has 52 flights per day from Bangkok, 90 minutes journey.
Khao Takiab beach is 7km from Hua hin. Pranburi beach is 30km further south.
Pranburi and Cha-am in Petchburi are further south.
Phuket 850 km, has 52 flights per day from Bangkok, 90 minutes journey.
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Currency: 1 Malaysian Ringgit = 15 INR,
Kuala Lumpur, Population 2m, Area 250 sq km (half of Mumbai), over 30 malls in city.
Airport transfer: Airport (KLIA) to KL Sentral, 70km, RM55, 30 minutes by KLIA express. RM10 by AC Volvo bus takes 1 hour. KLIA 2 is another airport. AC Volvo
Transport: 24 Hours Hop on Hop off bus RM45
KL Day pass: Touch n Go day pass can be used on all mode of public transport or purchase individual tickets from ticket machines. Metro Map ...
KL Day pass: Touch n Go day pass can be used on all mode of public transport or purchase individual tickets from ticket machines. Metro Map ...
Taxi: Flagfall rate for a standard taxi is 2MYR for the first kilometre then 10 sen for each additional 200 meters according to the meter. Uber is also available.
Sightseeing in Kuala Lumpur city:
KL Sentral station- is main central area. It has main station on ground level of Nu Sentral shopping mall, Intercity trains, metro (LRT/MRT), Monorail Junction as well as bus station.for Airport transfer and Genting Highlands. Brickfields also known as Little India is just beside KLSentral. Lake Garden is also nearby to go by taxi RM10. It is 92 hectors park with lake as well as National mosque. Planetarium Negara, Orchid Farm, Deer Park, National monument.
Masjid Jamek station- Jamek Mosque, Moorish, British, Malaysian style building/ historical district, Dataran Merdeka (Independence sqaure), Royal selnagor club (Colonial social club) & Sultan Abd Samad building (British colonial administration office). Other side of Masjid Jamek is busy market area for gifts and souvenirs. India Masjid and little further is Lulu Hypermarket in Jakel Mall and Sogo Supermarket, Mydin Supermarket are in same area.
Pasar Seni station- is close to Kasturi walk, Central Market, Petaling street a bargain hunter paradise, market open till late at night and China Town.
Imbi station: Berjaya shopping mall which has indoor theme park/ rides also nearby Berjaya time square. Also Low Yat six story mall dedicated to electronics with over 500 shops.
Masjid Jamek station- Jamek Mosque, Moorish, British, Malaysian style building/ historical district, Dataran Merdeka (Independence sqaure), Royal selnagor club (Colonial social club) & Sultan Abd Samad building (British colonial administration office). Other side of Masjid Jamek is busy market area for gifts and souvenirs. India Masjid and little further is Lulu Hypermarket in Jakel Mall and Sogo Supermarket, Mydin Supermarket are in same area.
Pasar Seni station- is close to Kasturi walk, Central Market, Petaling street a bargain hunter paradise, market open till late at night and China Town.
Imbi station: Berjaya shopping mall which has indoor theme park/ rides also nearby Berjaya time square. Also Low Yat six story mall dedicated to electronics with over 500 shops.
Bukit Bintang stop takes to Jalon Alor, Night food outlets, also Lot 10 shopping mall. Also Pavillion KL.
KLCC station - on Green line for Petronas Twin Towers, Surya KLCC, Ground level, Bubble lift, Mall walkway (5 minutes) to KLCC Park 50 acre park. Suria KLCC and KL Aquaria RM69.
KLCC station - on Green line for Petronas Twin Towers, Surya KLCC, Ground level, Bubble lift, Mall walkway (5 minutes) to KLCC Park 50 acre park. Suria KLCC and KL Aquaria RM69.
Medan Tuanku: Quill city mall
Bukit Nanas station- KL Communication Tower also known as Menara KL Tower has viewing gallery. Entry cost RM52.
Titiwangsa Monorail Station is a five minute taxi ride RM8, Taman Tasik Park with lake and petronas in backdrop.
Wangsa Maju station for Negara zoo, entrance RM63. It is 3 km from station so taxi or Rapid KL bus 253.
Batu Caves: KL Sentral by KTM Komuter Train, Fare RM2 train, 30 minutes journey. Sentual direction train.
Night Markets: In Malay Pasar = "market" , Malam = "night"
Bandar Tasik Selatan (BTS) from station 3km is Jalan Cerdas at Taman Connaught Wednesday Night Market. Taxi from BTS RM5. 400 stalls everyday from 10pm to 4 am eeryday.
Bandar Tasik Selatan (BTS) from station 3km is Jalan Cerdas at Taman Connaught Wednesday Night Market. Taxi from BTS RM5. 400 stalls everyday from 10pm to 4 am eeryday.
Kampung Baru station has Saturday night market on Jalon Raja Muda Musa, open till past midnight.
Cheras station for Night Market and Cheras Mall. Also Connaught Market Centre (Carrefour Hypermarket)
Masjid Jamek station- Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman also known as Janal TAR has Saturday Night Market
Masjid Jamek station- Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman also known as Janal TAR has Saturday Night Market
Bangsar Station: There is Bangsar village Shopping Mall and Sunday Night Market
Chow Kit station is market area for locals to shop for clothing, wet produce etc.
Chow Kit station is market area for locals to shop for clothing, wet produce etc.
Putrajaya station: On route to airport, E1 Bus from KL Sentral (RM4) (Train RM10- 17 minutes, Modern architect, beautiful mosque.
Other Places in Malaysia,
BTS Bus Terminal for other cities
North of Kuala Lumpur:
Langkawi island: Flight from KL (1 hour), or Ferry from Penang.BTS Bus Terminal for other cities
North of Kuala Lumpur:
Sightseeing: Sky bridge on hills, Eagle square, cable car, underwater world, Bird paradise, Marine park, Beaches. Langkawi's main town is Kuah.
Penang island: George Town, (Population 200,000) is 350km from KL. Island with good beaches. Butterworth to Georgetown by ferry. Butterworth train from KL takes 5 hrs.
Sightseeing: Penaag hill (altitude 2500ft), Adventure park,Chew jetty, , Beaches.
Penang Langkawi ferry, 3hrs, 70 RM. KL Langkawi flight (Air Asia), 1 hour. Pennag to Langkawi 3 hours ferry (www.langkawi-ferry.com) or Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi flight.
Pangkor Island is 25 minutes ride by ferry from Lumut to Pangkor island. Lumut: is coastal town, 245km from KL, 27RM, 4 hours. Train from KL to 'Perak' and bus to Lumut or direct buses from KL Pudraya bus station.
Klang: distance is 42 km from KL, direct buses (Port Klang further 10km where cruise boats come)
Penang Langkawi ferry, 3hrs, 70 RM. KL Langkawi flight (Air Asia), 1 hour. Pennag to Langkawi 3 hours ferry (www.langkawi-ferry.com) or Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi flight.
Pangkor Island is 25 minutes ride by ferry from Lumut to Pangkor island. Lumut: is coastal town, 245km from KL, 27RM, 4 hours. Train from KL to 'Perak' and bus to Lumut or direct buses from KL Pudraya bus station.
Cameron Hights: 205km from KL, 3.5 hrs, RM35, 3,700ft. With good roads day trip from KL is possible. Sightseeing- Tea plantation, butterfly garden, Museum, strawberry farms. Ipoh: is 200 km from KL, 2.3 hrs. From here buses to Cameron hights.
Kuala Selangor: Beach city, 68 km, Bus 141 from Medan Pasar KLKlang: distance is 42 km from KL, direct buses (Port Klang further 10km where cruise boats come)
Genting Highlands: Altitude 6k feet, Indoor resort with casinos, arcade and restaurants above clouds. Bus from Sentral RM5,1 hour journey, plus Cable car ride RM8. (It is all indoor at top, so only good scenic journey on way and back rest all commercial exploitation)
South of Kuala Lumpur:
Port Dickson: Local beach 70km from kl in South, Train from KL Sentral to 'Seremban' from there bus to PD waterfront, Train and bus fare around RM 7, 45 minutes journey. Once in Port Dickson, you can get any of the local buses that travels the coastline route. PD beaches... PD tour... Primeland waterpark,
Malacca: KL Sentral bus depot to Bandar Tasik Selaan (BTS) bus terminal RM4, 2 hours,
Sightseeing- Afamosa fort, Jonker street, Christ chuch, Stadthuys, St Paul’s church, Butterfly sanctuary, Sultanate palace, Taming Sari tower, Heritage museum, Cultural park. Melacca river cruise, River walk.
Johor Bharu is 325km, 4 hours by bus, 33RM, (25km from Singapore). Kukup is seaside town, 55 km, in Johor Bharu region. Malacca is 187km.
East Coast cities
Kauntan to KL by bus is 3.30 hours, 25RM,
Johor Bharu is 325km, 4 hours by bus, 33RM, (25km from Singapore). Kukup is seaside town, 55 km, in Johor Bharu region. Malacca is 187km.
East Coast cities
Kauntan to KL by bus is 3.30 hours, 25RM,
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) Singapore (315km) Bus: 5 hours RM45, Bus companies- Grassland, Aeroline, First coach, www.busonlineticket.com, www.singaporemalaysiabus.com, or 7 hour train from Singapore Woodlands costing £7 or 1 hour flight.
KL to Jakarta Lionair 2 hr £70. Kuala
KL to Jakarta Lionair 2 hr £70. Kuala
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Singapore, is small Island country 716Km2 , smaller than New York, Dubai, Mumbai and many cities of world. Population is 5m, 17 million tourist visit annually. 1S$= Rs 50, Got independence from British with Malaysia in 1957, later in 1965 Sigapore became as Independent country.
Singapore
has no debt and has truely developed in past 50 years. Economy is based on
manufacturing 25%, tourism, financial
services, cargo.
By
air, Changi International Airport is connected to 380 cities in 90
countries. It handles more than 1,000 daily flights to 350 cities transporting
65 million passengers annually and cargo worldwide.
By
sea, the Singapore port gives shippers a choice of over 200 shipping
lines and access to some 600 ports in 123 countries. At any one time, there can
be as many as 1,000 ships docked at the Singapore port, which makes it the
busiest container port in the world.
There
are presently 119 foreign commercial banks in Singapore, of which 28 are
Full banks, 54 are Wholesale banks, and 37 are Offshore Banks.
Ez link tourist travel card for LRT MRT, Tap card at entry and exit. Tourist unlimited travel Pass is also available for 1, 2 or 3 days. Left luggage by Smart Carte, is in all terminals
Sigtel
4G Sim card of 100gb for 7 days. Besides free WiFi at hotels Wifi
hotspots are also widely available at various public areas.
There
are 103 malls in Singapore and over 100 Hawkwers
centres: These
are 'open food courts' and each centre consist of 250 approx food outlets and with seating for 4000 people. Many open until
late night. (Hawkers were regularised by opening hawker centres so that hygiene
can be maintained).
Singapore
has 350 parks and 4 nature reserves.
5 hours by bus costing £15 Bus companies. 2 hours flight to Jakarta and 3 hours flight to Bali, Indonesia
Changi Airport: Food courts,
Cactus garden and swimming pool in T1, Sunflower and orchid garden in T2,
Butterfly garden and Koi pond, Singapore food street in T3. Take internal tram
from T2 and T3 which passes through Jewel. Terminals are connected by sky train from inside immigration area and outside too.
Once
out of immigration area visit Jewel
which is connected directly to the Arrival Hall of Terminal 1. Jewel is Mall,
gardens and 130ft waterfall with light shows at 7.30pm, 8.30pm, 9.30pm, 10.30pm and 11.30pm.
Little
India MRT: shops, Mustufa centre 24 hours mall, Tekka (Food) Centre. Located north of the Singapore River.
Farrer
Park MRT: Mustafa centre, Takashimoya shopping mall
and food court.
Newton
MRT: Newton Hawkers centre,
Dhoby Ghaut MRT: Museum, Malls, Colonial district and singapore river,
Botanic Gardens MRT: Free entry. Orchid garden in Botanical garden has small fee, Dempsey hills
nearby.
Chinese garden MRT is park with free entry.
Lakeside
MRT
for Jurong Lakeside garden.
Boon
Lay MRT: take bus No. 194 or taxi to
Jurong Bird Park
Marsiling
MRT
for Marsiling park.
Woodlands
MRT
for Woodlands Waterfront park. Take bus No. 856 or taxi from Woodlands MRT.
Chinatown
MRT: Chinatown food complex hawker centre (260 stalls) and Eating street in chinatown,
Maxwell hawker centre, Thian Hock Keng Temple. It is close to Central business district. Several MRT stations for Chinatown MRT Station, Telok Ayer MRT Station,
Outram Park MRT Station, Tanjong Pagar MRT Station, and Raffles Place MRT Station are close to
Chinatown
Outram
Park MRT is walking distance from China Town MRT. Pinnacle @Duxton
50th floor Sky bridge ticket ₹250. Amoy street food centre.
Tiong
Bahru MRT: Tiong Bahru market hawker centre (4000 seating),
Bugis
MRT: Junction mall, village, Arab street, Sultan mosque, Haji Lane really comes
alive in the evenings with live music gigs. Bugis street Market, Maxwell
road hawkers center (100 stalls),
Fort
canning MRT to Espalane MRT is all historical clonial district. Taman Fort Canning Park, National museum.
Clark Quay MRT: River side walk. Restaurants etc. Area in-between the
old Colonial District and the Central Business District lies Clark and Boat
Quay where abandoned warehouses transferred in to restaurants by river. area is
well lit at night. Boat rides from Clarke Quay
to Merlion Park.
Raffles
Place MRT: historic/ colonial area, Merlion park by Fullerton
Hotel, marina bay sands light spectra show can be seen across bay. (8 pm and 9
pm) and merlion park light show too. Esplande theater with free shows at night
is nearby. There are 5 Merlion in Singapore. Also Lau Pa Sat hawker centre (also known as Telok Ayer Market) is nearby.
Bayfront
MRT: Marina bay sands hotel with Free Spectra light and sound show (8 pm and 9 pm and on friday and saturday also at 10pm), Sky park marina bay sands 56th floor observation deck, Marina bay sands mall, Singapore wheel, Singapore food treats beneath wheel. Gardens by the bay free entry, exit B and short walk.
Gardens by bay free Light and sound show 7.45 pm and 8.45 pm. Satay by the bay, There are 11 attractions, Lakes & Gardens
by bay: Kingfisher & dragonfly lakes. Super tree grove, skywalk. South garden by dome. From Bay South Garden, take a leisure 5-minute walk from Marina
Barrage to Bay East Garden. Cloud forest dome with water fall, forest walk, Flower dome. To avoid queue best to purchase ticket online in advance for Cloud forest & flower dome.
Marina
Bay station:
For Singapore Zoo: From Ang
Mo Kang (AMK) area in north take bus 138 or taxi to zoo. or Choa Chu Kang MRT
Station bus 927 / taxi or Mandai Express from Khatib MRT station to Zoo in 15 minutes.
Singapore zoo, River safari, Night Safari. To avoid ques best to purchase tickets online.
East coast park and 15km beach. From Bedok MRT station take a bus
401 or taxi on weekends which will take you directly to East Coast Park and during the
week hop on the 197 to Marine Parade Road outside Parkway Parade and walk
through the underpass.
Changi beach park from Tanah Merah MRT station take #2 bus or taxi heading
east to Changi Beach.
For Sentosa Island: Harbour front MRT, make your way to Level 3
of Vivocity mall, where you'll find the Sentosa Express
monorail to the island. Or Cable car from Mount faber which is 1.1km from MRT or Santosa broadwalk (600m 10 min) from
outside Vivo city mall from Harbour Front MRT Station. SEA Aquarium, Universal Studios, Mount Faber Cable Car, Megazip, Wave House, Adventure Cove Waterpark, Dolphin show, Madame Tussauds are at Sentosa island,
Buses run around the island. There is Malaysian food street, Casino, Beaches
(Siloso, palawan, tanjong- mini bus also connects beaches), nature trail, Explore the southernmost tip of Asia,
Walk along Fort Siloso Skywalk, Fort Siloso, hiking at Sentosa Nature
Discovery, Mingle with bird-buddies, Merlion Plaza, Watch movies by the beach,
Sentosa Merlion free light show timing is from 7:40PM and 8:40PM. Crane show
and fireworks 8pm,
Links: Singapore MRT..., Singapore map... Tourism....Tourism (2)... Tourist pass...
City Tour,,,
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Indonesia*- Indonesia population 62m, 9 hours flight from Mumbai to Jakarta. 2 hours flight from Singapore. Bali is further 2 hours flight from Jakarta. (3 hours direct flight from Singapore)
Jakarta: Jakarta population 9m, Area 740Km2, Tel code +62, Currency- 1 Indian Rupee equals 200 Indonesian Rupee, Independence from Dutch in 1945. From Gambir station Damri bus to airport 1 hour journey. Also Soekarno-Hatta airport train to Sudirman Baru station takes 55 minutes.
Sightseeing- IstiqlalMosque, Glodok Shopping Chinatown, JITEC Kemayoran, National Museum, Museum Fatahillah, Mangga Dua Shopping, Gambir Train station, Cathedral Church, Monas, Pasar Baru Traditional Market,
Malls- Townsquare, Grand, Plaza, Sedayu, Taman Anggrek, Pacific Place, Mall of Indonesia, Pondok Indah Mall. There are over 100 malls in the city to choose Ancol is nearest seaside town with beaches (Carnival beach and Festival baech) and waterworld and themepark at Dremland. It can be reached by train.
KL to Jakarta Lionair 2 hr £70. Singapore to Jakarta 2 hour flight.
from. www.jakarta-cityhotels.com
Links: Jakarta BRT map... Jakarta Commuter train.... Jakarta Tourism... Jakarta by train...
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Hong Kong is on Pearl River Delta and has deep harbor. British gained control over Opium war with China in 1842 and returned back to China in 1st July 1997. Population is 7m, area is 1,100Km2 and density is 6500 people/ Km2, Hong Kong is an autonomous territory south to Mainland China. Hong Kong is the world's fourth most densely populated country or territory. Airpoirt transfer can be by train, bus or taxi. 1 HK Dollar equal to Rs 8.38
Hong Kong is split in two areas as Hong Kong Island and across Victoria Harbour Kowloon area. Hong Kong Island is the heart of city like Manhattan in New York. Packed with some of the tallest skyscrapers in the world it's this cluster of buildings that has made images of Hong Kong famous around the world. Lan Kwai Fong, Wan Chai and Soho are busy areas. Kowloon is still very much downtown of Hong Kong. Areas such as Mongkok and Jordan has best markets, Michelin Stars street food. The heart of Kowloon is Tsim Sha Tsui, where there are hotels, the biggest shopping malls and the best museums. The two parts of Hong Kong are well connected by several MTR connections as well as the Star Ferry. The journey time from Central to Tsim Sha Tsui by metro is just a couple of minutes. Hong Kong Sightseeing.....
Links: Hong Kong map... Hong Kong city... Metro... Tourism... Boat trip... Hong kong Map...
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China:
There are more than 100 cities in China with population more than 1 million. (Birmingham UK has population of 1.1 million). Top 10 cities, China Yaun to INR 9.88
There are more than 100 cities in China with population more than 1 million. (Birmingham UK has population of 1.1 million). Top 10 cities, China Yaun to INR 9.88
Hong Kong is close to Pearl River Delta (PRD) of China in Guangdong province, with 9 exiting cities namely:
Shenzhen is nearest to Hong Kong and my metro (HK$38) can be reached in 3 hours.
Guangzhou (the provincial capital, 2 hours by train from Shenzhen),
Dongguan is 1 hour by train and two hours by bus from Hong Kong. From here Shenzhen in 30 minutes and Guanghou in 45 minutes by train.
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