If you ever been to Thailand make sure you never miss to visit the largest weekend market in Thailand for sure (if it is not the largest in the world). Here you can find vast amount of things that you’re looking probably plants, antiques, consumer electronics, cosmetics, pets, food and drinks, fresh and dry food, ceramics, furniture and home accessories, clothing, and books. You’ll never know I might missed something.
Chatuchak Market also known as JJ Market consist of more than 15,000 stalls, divided into 27 sections. Here somewhere around 200,000 to 300,000 visitors come on a daily basis. You can be here to see how wonderful this place is, finding things that you need, learn more about the cultures, taste local foods, get some souvenirs for family and friends back at home.
The aerial view of Chatuchak Market.
The guide for Chatuchak Market.
It has been open as early as 1942. By 1948 Prime Minister Jompol Por Pibulsongkraam requested that every province required to have their own market. The market was originally located at Sanam Luang and keep on changing for several times until State Railway of Thailand donated the land on the south side of Chatuchak Park to establish as a market. Merchants start to move to this new location by 1983 and at that time it still known as Phahonyothin Market. Only by 1987 the market was changed to Chatuchak Market until today.
You never know exactly what you’re looking here until you are here. As this place is too big, you might find it’s very hard to find something without proper guides (from locals or someone who can show you how to read the maps). Sure, I got lost here with my friend (who already been here before).
Well, the trick is, always check on the map and the unit number of shop where you are at. Refer to the map to get an ideas of where you are, and where you want to go. Get local guides if necessary or ask someone else – when necessary.
Antiques also available here.
Textiles and local products easier to find here.
Various types of sandals.
There are two train stations that can bring you here from the heart of Bangkok. The Mo Chit BTS train station or Chatuchak Park for MRT station that located nearby. There are also many busses, taxis and Grab cars available.
Another thing to do when visiting the Chatuchak Market is to stop by the Chatuchak Park. They are many people lay by, relaxing on the grass, taking a picture, feeding the pigeons and so on after the tiring walking through the vast areas of Chatuchak Market.
Popular tourist attraction in Bangkok.
Souvenirs are easier to find here.
Chatuchak is another important places to visit here in Bangkok. Instead of just for a shopping you will also learn more about the cultures, the history, people and many other things that you might discovers accidently while visiting this place. Make sure you don’t miss it.
Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is very interesting, because not only is the Kuala Lumpur city center filled with buildings and shopping centers, but it also provides many interesting tourist destination. During the school holidays, many may want to bring their family visits to places of interest around the city of Kuala Lumpur.
For those who live near or travel to Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is one of the must-visit destinations. Located in Taman Tasik Perdana, it is also close to many other parks like Taman Orkid, Taman Bunga Raya, Butterfly Park, National Planetarium, the Islamic Arts Museum, Deer Park and Memorial Tun Razak. So if you want to visit this place you may visit more than one park at the same time - it saves time and travel costs.
The park is easily accessible using your own vehicle or by public transport. Situated close to the Kuala Lumpur railway station and you just have to take a taxi with approximately 5 minutes. Similarly, a driver for routes around the Lake Gardens is not as busy as in other major routes. GPS location of the park is N3 08 581, 41 294 E101 to assist your navigation.
Open daily from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm. The fees are;
Adult (Regular) RM48.00
* Children (Regular) RM38.00
Adults (MyKad) RM 25.00
* Children (MyKid) RM 12.00
** Children from 3-12 years of age
Cute birds enjoying sunflower's seeds.
One of the landscape at the Bird Park.
The best thing about this bird park is that it is said to be among the largest in the world. Divided into different zones, Zone 1 and Zone 2 (Zone 3 is the hornbill cages and Zone 4 for few other small cages) you will see varieties of birds fly freely around the park designed to resemble their natural habitats.
There are also small cages which housed birds such as parrots, eagles, hornbills and others to enable you to see it up close. This is because it is difficult for you to see these birds if they are allowed to fly free in the main cage that is too large.
Through visiting this place you can see rare birds that you discover as you also learn more about their habitat and how they live. The surrounding that resembles their real habitat can be another important thing to take note on how these birds survive in the wild.
Special cage for parrots.
Want to have a picture with the birds?
If you are lucky you might catch a peacock showcasing its beautiful tail’s feathers. Peacocks are moving freely in the garden and their feathers also look healthy (not damaged by captivity). Similarly for other birds such as flamingos that manly spends their time in the artificial pond. Crown pigeons are among many other birds that roaming the park.
Apart from seeing these birds you also have the opportunity to take pictures with the birds that are specially trained to pose for picture. It consists of parrots, eagles, owls and the most special is the hornbill. Yes, I've had the opportunity to touch the hornbill and it's very docile.
Time to eat! You can watch this too.
There is lots of information signage that describes the names of birds that you can find around the area. So you need not to worry if you can recognize their names. There are also exciting activities around the garden and the learning that help kids learn more about the world of birds. So this park is ideal for birders and also for the whole family.
To fully enjoy the experience here, you have to spend at least half day for an area of the park is 20.9 acres and filled with areas that resembles different habitats of birds. There are approximately 3,000 birds from 200 species from different part of the world.
For more information about Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, you may call: + 603-22721010 Fax: + 603-2273 5428 or email: info@klbirdpark.com
Kuala Lumpur Tower (Menara KL) is one of the
most important attractions in Kuala Lumpur which was opened to the public since
July 23, 1996. It was opened by 4th, Malaysian Prime Minister Tun
Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on 1 October 1996. Since then, Kuala Lumpur Tower continues
to be visited by many people, in addition to carrying out its original function
as a telecommunications tower.
Kuala Lumpur Tower is the 4th
highest telecommunications tower in the world with a height of 421 meters. Its
construction began on 6 July 1992 and was completed in 1996. The construction
phases are important because it does not use pilling system instead of 50,000
cubic meters of concrete was used as its foundation.
The top part of KL Tower.
Open deck at KL Tower.
KL Tower and KLCC at night.
Aside from being a telecommunications tower,
the tower also include observation deck that allows visitors to see the sights
of Kuala Lumpur City from above. There is also a revolving restaurant that
allows guests to dine and at the same time rotating 360 degrees around the
tower. It is not only a beautiful tower, but also provides beautiful view of
Kuala Lumpur at night.
KL Tower also provides several other services
including space held a ceremony such as corporate meetings and seminars, wedding
functions, F1 simulator and few exhibitions again according to the season. There
is also a variety of annual events celebrated at Kuala Lumpur Tower such as
'base jump', racing up the stairs, exhibitions, and special celebrations and so
on. So you have to follow the schedule of events at Kuala Lumpur Tower if you don’t
want to miss it.
The annual event at Menara KL, 'base jump'.
The latest attraction 'Sky Box'.
KL Tower at the night.
For more information about Kuala Lumpur Tower you
can visit the websites of KualaLumpur Tower. Make sure you do not miss other interesting locations near
the tower.
National Science Centre, Bukit Kiara in Kuala Lumpur.
National Science Center is another important
location for sightseeing in Kuala Lumpur for educational tour. It is built on
hilly terrain with a land area about 8 hectares located in Bukit Kiara.
National Science Centre was officially opened by former Prime Minister of
Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad on 29 November, 1996.
National Science Center (NSC) has more futuristic
architecture than any museums or other exhibition centers in Kuala Lumpur. In
addition it has nine galleries featuring various themes related sciences in order
to help crating public interest to science.
It is an important venue for students because
it is equipped not only with its unique exhibits, but also Taman Pendidikan
Sains (Science Educational Park) which houses numbers of animals such as deer,
rabbits, chickens, ostriches and others. There is also an aquarium to expose
visitors to aquatic life.
The entrance to the National Science Centre.
Among the exhibitions.
Aquarium here different than in Aquaria, KLCC.
Ticket National Science
Center
Individual Entry
Adults 18 years and over: RM 6
Children under 12 years: RM 3
Group packages
Groups of Primary School teachers: RM 2
High School Student groups including teachers:
RM 3
Adult groups (minimum 10 people): RM 5
Opening hours
It is open daily from 9: 00 - 5: 00.
Layout map of National Science Center, Kuala Lumpur.
The center is temporarily closed for renovation.
For further information, please contact the
National Science Centre via tel. + 603-2089 3400
Malaysia is inhabited by three main ethnic and many other races that also characterized the excitement of this country. Even so not many of us who spend the time to learn more about the synagogues of other races respectively, but it was a good effort to foster more understanding between people and bridge the closeness of friendship that already exist.
Visits to synagogues another race is not a prohibited. What important is we must follow the guidelines and respect for the place worship of other races. So learn the proper way before entering the synagogue - and make sure you respect their synagogue fit as you want them to respect your synagogue. You are also encouraged to visit it at the suitable time in order to avoid any disturbing while other conducting their religious activities.
Here are three important religious sites in Kuala Lumpur not to be missed, not only by tourists but also those who live in Kuala Lumpur and also for all Malaysians. The locations are as follows;
Masjid Negara Kuala Lumpur
The interior of the National Mosque.
The mosque is decorated with water fountains.
Kuala Lumpur National Mosque is the main mosque for the Muslim population in Kuala Lumpur was built with the architecture symbolizes Islam with many unique features of its own. This mosque is able to accommodate up to 15,000 worshipers at any one time. It has unique dome that has 18 facets representing the 13 states in Malaysia, while the 5 pillars also symbolize the 5 pillars of Islam. There is a minaret that houses the speakers as high as 74m, which allows the call of prayer to be heard from a wider area.
For travelers who want to visit the National Mosque, the time of the visit was made after prayer time. Suitable clothing also available and guides for areas that can be visited are also available. Visiting hours are as follows; 9:00am - noon, 3:00-4:00 pm & 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Friday morning it is closed for tours.
Thean Hou Temple
Thean Hou Temple, a very beautiful temple.
View during Wesak Day.
The pillars in the temple Thean Hou.
It is one of the prettiest temples in the country. Thean Hou Temple situated in the high area of Robson Heights, which also provides stunning views of the surrounding of Kuala Lumpur. The best time to visit this temple is during the celebration of Vesak Day or during Chinese New Year celebrations.
There are many interesting things to note here, in terms of unique architectural decorations are also available around this temple which is the Chinese zodiac sculptures, carved dragon and phoenix, and also other decorations that suit every room of the temple.
It is a large building with a main prayer room located on the 3rd floor which also houses statues of gods and goddesses that important to the Chinese. More unique features and things can be be learned here. The best time to visit this temple is between 9am - 6pm via the nearest monorail station at Tun Sambanthan.
Batu Caves
Batu Caves Murugan statue in front of him.
The night view.
Stair climbing to the cave of Batu Caves.
Batu Caves is a house of worship for Indians and also the largest in Malaysia. In fact Batu Caves has been used since 120 years ago. The most festive time to visit is during the celebration of Thaipusam every year, usually held in late January or early February for 3 days.
One of the most interesting things about Batu Caves Temple is, it is located about 272 steps up to the top of the temple. There is also a giant-sized statue known as Murugan statue sized 42.5m with a golden color that is placed in front of the main road up to the stone cave.
In addition to the main cave there are also other caves are open for tours (Dark Cave: www.darkcavemalaysia.com) with adult admission fee of RM35 / RM25 children: 10am - 5pm, Tuesday - Friday; 10:30 am - 5:30 pm Saturday & Sunday with a guide for every 20 minutes. This tour will take you to explore the cave and see the unique cave construction and together with their floras and faunas.
The best time to the Batu Caves is between 7am - 9pm through a variety of transport options. Entrance fee to the Cave Temple is free but to other locations may be charged.
There are many more important synagogues around the city of Kuala Lumpur and you can visit it with permission from the administration/management. As explained at the beginning of this article, the purpose of the visit is to learn more about other cultures of other races, and you should respect these important areas during the visit. It is hoped that we take this opportunity to get to know each other more closely.
