Pangkor Island

     The name Pangkor may have originated from the Thai word Pang Ko meaning 'beautiful island'. However others believe it may have been a memorial to Pang Koi, a legendary Chinese adventurer said to have lent his skills in seamanship to the bands of pirates this island once sheltered.

Pangkor's main attractions are undoubtedly the wonderful offerings of its pristine beaches on the western coastline. Named after a legendary lovelorn princess, Golden Sands Beach or Pantai Puteri is one of the most popular beaches on the island. Located on the northwest of Pangkor, this 1.2km stretch boast warm turquoise water fringed with tall swaying coconut palms. The beach here is ideal for sunbathing and recreational as fishing or bird watching. Look out for hornbills said to roam the area.

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Langkawi Island

      Langkawi is the largest of a multitude of islands that lie off the coast of Kedah state, in the far northwest of Peninsular Malaysia. The island compromises a jewelled setting of 99 islands. Langkawi is a versatile holidays destination with world-class infrastructure and facilities - a modern international airport, excellent roads, state-of-a-art marinas, budget hotels to award-winning, luxurious resorts, superb golf courses and a host of a recreational activities especially fishing.

Visitors arriving by sea will disembark at the jetty in the main town of Kuah. Located southeast of the island, the town houses many hotels and shopping centres. A large prominent statue of an eagle, situated at the popular Eagle Square is visible from afar when approaching the island. According to local folklore, Langkawi derived its name from the eagle or helang.

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Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge 2014

The RPBIC logo created on 2013. 

RPBIC 2014

Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge is an annual off-shore fishing challenge since 2004 organized by Unit Joran of Berita Harian one of the popular daily newspaper in Malaysia. This event is the largest fishing competition in Malaysia currently which involved many local and overseas participants.This event has the full support of Pahang Government State, Tourism Malaysia, Tioman Development Authority, Board of Tourism Pahang and other various parties, in collaboration with Malaysia Anglers Association (PeMM).

The RPBIC has successfully attract a tourist from all over the world, especially angler to Rompin, Pahang for take part in RPBIC every year. This event generate about 1.5 million Malaysia Ringgit to state annual revenue,  and attract around 5.5 million tourist from oversea and local.

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Fishing at Lake Kenyir, Terengganu

     The monsoon rainy season offer a special opportunity to fisherman to go after sebarau and other species in the largest manmade lake in Peninsular Malaysia.Lake Kenyir consists of more than 340 islands surrounded by a vast rainforest containing unpolluted clear river, waterfalls, magnificent limestone formation and pre-historic caves. Huge specimens of freshwater fish thrive here, making it a popular haunt for anglers. Houseboats, floating chalets and lakeside resorts are available. 

After a heavy downpour, some of the river mouth could see large number of sebarau congregating there foraging on baitfishes and foods swept down from upstream. You have to be lucky to be there at the right time and right place to enjoy these feeding frenzies, though.

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Pulau Jarak Sea Fishing ( Malacca Straits)

Located 34km southwest of the town of Lumut, Perak, is Pulau Jarak, Malaysia's fishing spot and also popular dive destination. This tiny island (barely 8 hectares in size) rises 50m above sea level and is covered with lush vegetation, where many sea eagles nest. There is no beach on Pulau Jarak, only granite sloping down to the sandy sea bed with small patches of stony, encrusting and soft corals. The island's boulder-strewn coastline makes it virtually inaccessible, leaving Pulau Jarak's pristine wonders mostly unexplored.

Its underwater enchantment includes brightly coloured cup corals, football sized Pink-mouth Murex, purple Crown-of Thorns Starfish and many other sea creatures in a multitude of colours, shapes and sizes.

The lure of this island beckons divers to penetrate its natural barricades and probe into the mysterious and astounding underwater realm that Pulau Jarak has to offer.

Pulau Jarak (off Perak) and the surrounding water is a hub for great varieties of species, including GT, cobia, tuna, sailfish, and reef species such as grouper and snapper. This part of the sea is not seriously affected by the year end northeast monsoon, compared to the South China Sea.

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Monsoon Kelong Fishing.

Where to fishing when the monsoon season arrive? The first two or three month of a new year also mean the Northeast Monsoon will be roaring in the South China Sea for the next few months.

What is kelong?
A kelong is a Malay word to describe a form of offshore platform built predominantly with wood, and can be found in waters off Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia, while only a handful remains around Singapore due to rapid urbanisation. Kelongs are built by fishermen primarily for fishing purposes, although larger structures can also function as dwellings for them and their families.

Though not favourable to boat fishing, the South China Sea is actually best fished during this time on the kelongs built on solid woodwn stakes located along the east coast of Southern Pahang, Johore and Melaka.

This is the time to go after the biggies which often come near to these wooden platform for shelter as well as for food. The common species to be caught includes all kinds of baitfishes, such as selar, tamban. bigeye scad (lolong). as well as barracuda, ebek, tenggiri and many species of fish in Malaysia. The squids are also always there for the taking

Some of the popular kelong includes :

Johor (Off Pulau Sibu)
Kelong Ah Fatt (Tel: 019-755 4356, 019-751 8858)
Kelong 511 (Tel: 013- 721 2332, 012-771 1775)
Kelong Wing Sing (Tel: 019-771 2879, 019-766 9215)
Hot Boys Fishing (Tel: 019-745 3016, 65-988 03436)

Pahang
Acheh Kelong (Tel: 019-779 2684, 019-777 2684)
Inu Kelong (Tel: 012-770 1959, 012-722 5685)

Selangor (Bagan Lalang)
Mahmod Kelong (Tel: 019-661 1448)

The platform use for fishing

One of the Kelong

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Fishing spot damaged at Penang.

The illegal salvage work on sunken ships off Penang island has outraged anglers, fishermen and historians in the state, with many condemning the move to remove the wrecks.

‘The shipwrecks have been a lifeline to the many small-time fishermen around Penang who use hand-lines to make a living. They are rich fishing grounds,” said local fisherman Ahmad Kamal.

“We can make between RM250 and RM350 on a single outing to the sites on a good day. Today, many of us have lost much of our income due to the illegal salvage work to remove the wrecks which have destroyed marine life around it.”

Andrew Barber, historian and author of Penang at War, said the illegal activities had destroyed the state’s history, as the Kuma was known to be a war grave for families of Japanese sailors who died in the battle of Penang during World War II.

He said although the grave has not been officially declared a war memorial, Japanese families would return to the site annually to perform simple rituals and prayers for their loved ones who died at sea.

He said the government should step up efforts to preserve and conserve underwater war memorials in Malaysia instead of allowing it to be plundered.

Pulau Betong state assemblyman Muhamad Farid Saad also said the collection of scrap metal had affected the livelihood of about 4,500 fishermen in the area.

“I have received complaints from fishermen and anglers who claim that the collection of scrap metal from the sunken ships had resulted in poor catch.

“As such, I want the authorities responsible to investigate the matter to protect marine life and the livelihood of the fishermen,” he told a media conference yesterday. Source

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Spanish Mackerel anyone?

The tenggiri (other name for Mackerel in Malaysia) season is now open and anglers seeking excitement and challenge should head north to Yan, Kedah.

The sea off this small fishing village, some 37km from Alor Setar, is now teeming with many types of fish aside from tenggiri, or Spanish mackerel, which is one of the preferred game fish among local anglers.

Although the season started in late January and early February and will run until June, its peak is in March and April.

During these two months, the tenggiri cab be found here, they are much bigger and more aggressive, and the catch can be quite weighty, between six and eight kilogrammes.

Fishing  tenggiri in Yan evolves around the tukun — a man-made fish-aggregating device.

The many tukun found here are made from palm leaves, tied to the rope and long bamboo sticks on the top, and anchored to giant concrete sinkers on the seabed.

Concrete balls, old trawlers and unwanted car chassis are also sunk near the tukunfor the fish to shelter and breed, thus populating the spot.

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World Kite Festival

This annual kite festival will held at Bukit Layang-Layang, Taman Bandar Paswir Gudang, Johor.Its stary from 19th February to 34rd Fabruary 2014.Participant from over 30 countries to showcase their incredible flying skill and colourful and creative kite design.

For more info: Phone: + 607 251 3720 / 21 / 22

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Pearl of the Orient

The powerbial melting pot of culture, traditions, heritage and cuisine. Pulau Pinang or Penang known as the ' Pearl of the Orient' to most people, has charmed many tourist, drawing them back year after year. Founded by English captain Francis Light, the beautiful and exotic island formed part of the Straits Settlement together with Melaka and Singapore with the Penang maritime port being one of the busiest in the regions. Its prosperity drew settlers from all over the region resulting in unique heritage of Baba Nyonya, Peranakan, Eurosians and mixed races of Chinesse, Indian, Siamese and Malay, providing for an exciting and amazing holiday destination.

The capital George Town, named ofter King George III of England was formally inscribed as a UNESCO Heritage Site in 2008. A treasure trove of heritage, a lot of effort and money has been invested to preserve the beautiful colonial structure and trades of the early residents.

The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, otherwise known as the Blue Mansion is a striking structure in the heart of George Town. Described as a 'Grand Mansion conceived and constructed by a Grand Man' the two storey courtyard house built in the hope of housing nine generatios of Cheong Fatt Tze's descendents is now a owner hosted residential home stay.

Perched on the backwaters of George Town, the Weld Quay Chan Jetties are the settlement of Chinese immigrants who arrived on the island more than a hundred years ago. Today, the rickety jetties where the older generation still live are a living heritage of the port's maritime past.

Little India is an enclave that boasts a rich living history spanning two centuries with its characteristically vibrant and thriving places of worship, restaurant and a row of florists, barber, herb dealers, astrologers and millers.

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Islands, islands, islands....

Johor can easily claimed to be an islands paradise as there are more than 50 islands sprawling over its water waiting to be explored. Many of the enchanting islands are in the northeastern district of Mersing.

Sea sport like fishing,diving and others water activity and marine life are almost synonymous with islands in Mersing. In fact most of the island have already been declared as sanctuary for the coral reef community as well as the underwater wonders.

A marine park centre was built at Pulau Tinggi, is an information and exhibition centre for the benefit of visitors.

Island in Mersing.
It is useful to note that the Malay word for island is pulau. For practical purposes the islands off Mersing could conveniently be grouped into 3 clusters: northern, southern and eastern clusters. The main islands within each cluster, arranged in order of geographical position are as a follows:

Northern
Pulau Harimau, Pulau Mensirip, Pulau Gual, Pulau Rawa, Pulau Hujung, Pulau Tengah and Pulau Besar.

Southern
Pulau Tinggi, Pulau Apil, Pulau Mentigi, Pulau Sibu Besar, Pulau Sibu, Pulau Tengah, Pulau Sibu Kukus and Pulau Sibu Hujong.

Eastern
Pulau Pemanggil, Pulau Dayang and Pulau Aur.

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Melaka, 'The Historic State'.

Having the honour as the country's Historic State, Melaka is small in size but big in culture, heritage and unique fusion cuisines.

Melaka city was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008 fir it's legacy as the origin of Malay civilisation and location of the earliest Malay sultanates beginning with founder Parameswara over 600 years ago. After becoming an important international trading port, the city was colonised by yhe Portuguese, Dutch and English over the centuries leading to an abundance of historical attraction and Eoropean heritage.

To immerse yourself in Melaka's colonial history, start your heritage trail at the Dutch Square. Resplendent with their red facades is Christ Church(1753) with hand-made pews dating back 200 years and the Stadthuys(1650) which has been turned into historical museum. The buildings are testament to the Dutch masonry and architectural skills.

Standing between these two buildings are the Melaka Clock Tower(1886) and the Queen Victoria Fountain made from English marble, which was built in 1904 to commemorate Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. From here visitor can hire one of the brightly decorated trisaw to take you on a leisure ride around the town.

Not far from Dutch Square is the A Famosa, one of the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Asia. The entrance know as Porte de Santiago was part of a mighty fortress built by the Portuguese after their arrival in 1511.

For a spot of shopping head over to Jonker Street, a haven for antique collectors and bargain hunting. Here you can find authentic artefacts and relics dating back 300 years. In the evening, the street is lined with hawker stalls serving local delicacies.

Close to Jonker Street is The Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum, a museum showcasing the Peranakan lifestyle of Chinese nobles who have adopted Malay customs. Guides tour are available by appointment.

Located within the Portuguese Settlement is the Portuguese Square, a replica of a tiny town in Portugal. Here you will find restaurant, food stall, bars and pubs offering Portuguese and local fares. On Saturday evening, you can watch traditional Portuguese dances and performance by the community.

Founded in the 1600s, Cheng Hoon Teng is the finest Chinese temple in Malaysia and was built to serve the religious needs of the early Chinese settlers. The temple remain significant site in Southeast Asia.

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Legoland Malaysia

Legoland Malaysia is a new attraction places in Johor Bharu. This theme park is first in Asia, is situated in Nusajaya, Johor. Built on 76 acres of land, the park is the sixth such open park to open in the world.

Over 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions.The main attractions here is the Miniland. More than 30 million lego bricks are used in the building of the monuments including the Petronas Twin Towers, The Merlion Statue, Taj Mahal and many more.

Legoland Water Park which can be enjoyed seperately or in combination with the theme park has more than 20 slides and water based attractions and boasts 70 LEGO models. Highlights of this unique LEGO themed water park are :

Joker Soaker.
A fun interactive play structure in the wade pool where children can aim water cannons at one another. But watch out. The huge bucket will pour 250 gallons upon everyone every few minutes.

Built A Raft.
A unuque concept where children customize their own raft made from LEGO soft bricks before floating down the lazy river.

Lego Wave Pool.
Families can ride the waves or simply cool off in this pool where swimmers of all ages will enjoy making a splash.

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''Langkawi Naturally Magical'' to usher Visit Malaysia Year 2014

Pulau Langkawi will organise pre Visit Malaysia Year 2014 event named ''Magical Langkawi''.The event held from 19th December 2013 until 5th January 20014.This 18th day event is full with fun activities, a street bazaar called ''Bazaar Magikal'' featured a stall selling a cool and rare stuff also unique item from Malaysia.

During the ocasion there is a place to experience local and international dishes under one roof called ''Selera Rasa Magikal''.It has two segment called " Rasa Seribu Satu Malaysia'' for local dishes and a variety of food choices around the world at ''International Food Bazaar''.

Hot air balloon ride, colourful parades, floral and lantern show are some of the activities that will be a unique experience for the public. There will also be plenty of inflatables and other carnival-type games to test your physical and mental stamina. Don't forget to bring your family.

Music fan will entertained by pop International singer such as Ungu and Dato Rossa, Anuar Zain, Dato M.Nasir, Stacy and Black from Malaysia and a lot more fantastic performances for visitor during the event.

This is the map of the '' Langkawi  Natural Magikal''.

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National Elephant Conservation Centre

National Elephant Conservation Centre in Pahang provide an opportunity for visitors to take a closer look Malaysian elephants .

Central sanctuary will give you the opportunity to learn the nature of these animals .

You will have the opportunity to ride elephants in the jungle , with the help of the staff, or mahouts .

For those who are brave and like adventure , you have the opportunity to bring the elephants to the river and a bath! Nothing is more impressive if you can touch the animal .

It is estimated that only 1,200 wild elephants live Asia , also known as Elephus Maximus , located in Malaysia and is the only shelter that was built to relocate the animal .

The elephant was rescued from different parts of Peninsular Malaysia , to provide a safe shelter in the forest.

Travel Guide

The Overland Track

From there, follow the Karak Highway heading Lancang County , surpassing the Karak Village along the way . After arriving in Lancang , you will see the BHP gas station at the roadside . Turn left before the gas station , then follow the road signs leading to Bolok . You will pass the placement of Aboriginal and down the road , you will arrive at Kuala Gandah Sanctuary . The journey takes between 2 to 2 1/2 hours and 160km away from Kuala Lumpur .

National Elephant Conservation Centre

Address:

Department of Wildlife and National Parks, Kuala Gandah Lanchang.With 28500 , Pahang.

Phone : +609 - 2790 391

Fax : +609- 279 0398

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Lambir Hills National Park, Sarawak

Area attractions near Gunung Mulu National Park is Lambir Hills National Park , Sarawak

Lambir Hills National Park is famous along the Miri-Bintulu road , 36 km southwest of the town of Miri in Sarawak , East Malaysia . It was gazetted as a National Park in 1975 , and covers an area of ​​6,952 hectares.

There we are about 1,173 species of trees, with 286 genera and 81 families of trees make Lambir as one forest with a variety of plants in Malaysia . Wild animals can also be found in the interior of the park , especially monkeys, bears, pangolins and bats.

The best time to visit the park is in the morning , so you have enough time to walk along the trails in the park. Its main attraction is the beautiful waterfalls , and Latak Falls located just 0:18 km is the closest . It takes 20 minutes' walk from the Park . You will take a longer time , if you stop to look at the flora and fauna along the way.

Before entering the park , you will need to register in the office park where the guides will shed light on some of the safety rules before entering the park . If you want to waterfalls located further away , it is better if you leave early in the morning because the trip would take several hours. Guides will escort visitors to the exit door at 5 pm as the park gates will be closed at this time.

Among other waterfalls in the park is located on the trail like a waterfall Pantu Pantu and Mahakam. The journey takes about two hours. In addition, there is also a waterfall shower , Tengkorong and walls along the trail Bakam . Other key tracks Play and Lepoh - Ridan . There are many other trails in the park , and you can get further information from the office of the Park.

There is a 22 meter high tower tree Pantu Trail , about one mile from the park office . Visitors can climb up and see the amazing views of Dipterocarp forest . It's also a great place for birdwatching.

Come visit Lambir Hills National Park and enjoy one of the wonders of nature at its best.

How to go to the Lambir Hills National Park

Air Route

Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia fly to Miri every day .

The Overland Track

Lambir National Park is located about 30 minutes drive from the city of Miri , Miri -Bintulu by road . There is public transportation to the park from the city. Visitors can choose to ride the commercial cash on the way to the bazaar Batu Niah , Bintulu , Tinjar , Bakong or Bekenu . Buses depart from Wisma Pelita Tunku in Miri . Visitors can also choose to join a tour organized by a travel agency that depart from Miri town in the early morning, and went back to Miri after lunch .

Please Contact

Lambir Hills National Park

Phone : ( 6 ) 085-491030

Fax : ( 6 ) 085-491030

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Taman Negara Gunung Mulu, Sarawak

Gunung Mulu National Park has the world's longest cave network. Here lies the Sarawak Chamber 'which is the largest underground chamber in the world that can accommodate forty Boeing 747 airplanes.

In Mulu, you can also see the world's largest cave passage, Deer Cave, which can accommodate five large-sized churches church of Saint Paul in London. Another major attraction here is the Clearwater Cave, the longest cave in Southeast Asia. These caverns are home to millions of bats and cave swallows that fly out every evening at dusk!

Visitors who love nature love definitely feel amazed to see examples of tropical limestone weathering in the world, including a large limestone ridges, steep canyons, called 'The Pinnacles'. Resort offers a variety of hikes available hard but very rewarding in many ways. Visitors are encouraged to use the services of the drivers and hauliers.

Travel Guide

Boating

You can also express boat from Kuala Baram (three hours) to Marudi. From Marudi, you need a commercial express boat to Kuala Apoh or Long Panai on Tutoh River (an area of ​​the Baram River). This express boat departs from Marudi at noon each day and return to Kaimana in the morning the next day. The journey takes about three hours.

Air Route

Malaysia Airlines (MasWings) provides three daily flights from Miri to Mulu (30 minute flight).

For more information

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Malaysia to be a shopping haven during VMY 2014

PETALING JAYA: Foreign and local tourists can expect a more exciting shopping experience during Visit Malaysia Year 2014.
Malaysia Shopping Mall Associations president HC Chan said getting foreign retailers to rent mall spaces and bringing in new brands would be among efforts made to draw in more shoppers next year.
“We are looking at ways on how to sell our shopping experience more effectively outside of Malaysia,” he said at a press conference at the Council of Centres Conference 2013 Thursday.
Chan said the association, in collaboration with the Tourism and Culture Ministry, were making efforts to draw in more tourists next year by making the shopping experience more exciting.
“Our members will be finding more common interests to work on and collaborate with the Ministry,” he said.
Chan said they would be targeting the Asian tourists as they contributed up to 85% of shopping sales here.
He also said that they would work with the Ministry to promote 20 to 40 malls where tourists were likely to go for the three annual sales periods, adding that the shopping industry would likely have it good in 2014.
Kuala Lumpur Pavillion Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Joyce Yap said among the new brands that shoppers could look forward to next year would be Hamley’s, MCM, Tory Burch, Liujo and Halston Heritage.
Yap, who is also the Association for Shopping and High Rise Complex Management advisor, said to compete globally for shopping sales, shopping mall management have to enhance sales by making their malls attractive with varied retailers and brands as well as keeping the cost of managing malls low.
Ministry shopping secretariat head Ramzi Abu Yazid said they would work with the industry to get Malaysians who often shop overseas to shop locally instead.
At the event, secretary-general Datuk Dr Ong Hong Peng, read out Minister Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz's speech, saying shopping constituted 30.7% of tourist receipts totalling RM60.6bil last year.
He said it was the second largest expenditure after accommodation, with shopping malls raking in RM18.6bil in revenue in 2012.

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Langkawi Island, another great 'angling tourism' must go places

Langkawi Island is surrounded by 99 smaller islands that persona. Overlay Straits of Malacca and Andaman Sea promise of peace that can not be bought anywhere .

In addition to the status of ' Duty Free ' Langkawi offers a wide variety of activities that runs felt. In addition to shopping in Kuah Town platter bowl , take the cable car , bathing beach at Pantai Cenang or skull or the Black Sand Beach or visit the Underwater World, there are many other places that can be reached that could not be explored in one day although this is arguably the island is not too big .

Pulau Payar Marine Park (Langkawi Coral)

Snorkelling at Pulau Payar Marine Park (Langkawi Coral)

Kilim Geoforest Park.

Kilim Geoforest Park

The Kilim Karst Geoforest Park is developed on the oldest limestone of the country , Setul Formation . The park 's climate Geoforest featured breathtaking Karst Landscapes of nearly vertical karstic hills with Pinnacles of various shapes and sizes .

On large scale , this park is made ​​of Melayu, elongated hills and islands with narrow Valleys in between , and these Valleys are home to one of the best and unique mangrove forest in the world .

It is a beautiful spot for Tourists to explore with rich wild life , mangrove forests , beaches, narrow Valleys , the tunnels , the tropical trees and other landscape has a distinct that's resources have long coincided in these Ecosystems .

There are Plenty of Flavor Mysterious limestone within the Geoforest Which are geological Parks Jewels of nature for more than millions of years . Flavor these are full of intriguing Activities , while one of the Flavor has collapsed and formed two of the largest fresh water lakes , named as Lake Langgun and Pulau Dayang Bunting . These breathtaking sights provide an extraordinary experience and charm if you take a tour by hiring a boat .

Have an adventurous ride from the Kilim River Jetty to visit the Bat Cave -the Bat Cave , in the core of the mangrove forest , only approachable by boat . It is approximately 60 yards long cave with Hundreds of bats hanging on to the ceiling . The cave has a Remarkable formation of limestone and oyster shells Ancient glued to the walls . On your way you should watch out for monitor Lizards and joyous Otters .

Another unique cave Which flows through the Kilim River Cave is or Crocodile Crocodile Cave and accessible by a small boat . It was once inhabited by Crocodiles but today it is a home to Thousands of bats and you Could also see the Admirable limestone formations .

Your Journeys will take you to another than the coop cove you would see sea- eagles flying and circling the sky above you . Here you're free to experience another must -do and enchanting moment of eagle feeding . The moment you toss some food to them, the white -headed eagles swooping down will begin Across the water to grab up the food screeching and soaring away with it .

The next stop could be a Fish farm in a serene and isolated cove encircled by limestone Cliffs , Timur popular and exotic fish are bred by locals , you're free to also hand - feed some stingrays here . It is called All the Hole in the Wall Fish Farm and Restaurant is located along the Kilim River. Try Their traditional Malay Dishes Pendahuluan King Prawns , lobsters , stingrays , Crabs , snappers and many others , with the adorable backdrop of Kilim River. It is the only floating restaurants in Langkawi and also ORARI a parking space for yachters watched .

Another Fascinating limestone cave you would like to explore is Cave Story -the cave of legends . It is Easily accessible by boat from Tanjung Rhu and has a unique rock formation . It consists of two limestone Flavor on top of one another , both facing the sea . It is said to be Associated with various mystical legends and stories . The Most Famous of all is the story of the Battle of the Big Birds. It is believed the prince of Rome that's Kidnapped the Chinese princess in order to marry her and kept her in this cave as a prisoner . You cans see the Ancient Arabic inscriptions on the walls of the cave during your theoretically dated from 1754 the empire of Sultan Mohamed Jiwa II of Kedha .

It is also linked with a story of a giantess named Gadembai who limit deadly supernatural powers of anyone changing into an ox . She Turned the inhabitants of this cave into stones Because she wanted to live in this cave .

About 1000 years ago Langkawi 's pirates used to hide Their treasure stolen from the merchants in a cave known as The Pirate Lagoon - The cave of Legends . It lies outside the Kilim River and technically broken down , it has the entrance from the sea with tall long steep slopes formed by limestone . The visit to the cave must be Planned with a nature guide as it does not allow other Tourists visiting .

Dendang Island Cave is the Langkawi 's Biggest and Most Ancient with the stalactite hanging from the roof of this limestone cave . At the other end of this cave lies the Dead Chinaman's cave . As the name suggests it does not contain a dead body of any man from China but the stalactite of a dead man Wearing a cone -shaped hat paddy field .

Another cave in this area is dedap Bay Cave . It is about 10 yards deep and approximately 45 minutes of boat ride from Tanjung Rhu . Thus the list is endless .

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Watching a Fireflies

Lampyridae is a family of insects in the beetle order Coleoptera. They are winged beetles, and commonly called fireflies or lightning bugs for their conspicuous crepuscular use of bioluminescence to attract mates or prey. Fireflies produce a "cold light", with no infrared or ultraviolet frequencies. This chemically produced light from the lower abdomen may be yellow, green, or pale red, with wavelengths from 510 to 670 nanometers.

About 2,000 species of firefly are found in temperate and tropical environments. Many are in marshes or in wet, wooded areas where their larvae have abundant sources of food. These larvae emit light and often are called "glowworms", in particular, in Eurasia. In the Americas, "glow worm" also refers to the related Phengodidae. In many species, both male and female fireflies have the ability to fly, but in some species, females are flightless

Fireflies are also known 'Lightning Bugs' and they shine brightly at the night to attract a suitable partner. Apparently, they are able to shine during the day too but humans then cannot see it. They are only seen at night in and along the 'Berembang' trees along the Selangor River. We could not spot any in the palm trees or any other trees for that matter. Often their flashing becomes sychronised, the overall effect is just like the twinkling lights of a Christmas tree. A trip along the river banks at the Selangor River at night is truly magnificient, and definitely a great attraction that should not be missed.

Watching fireflies along Kuala Selangor riverbanks

 Fireflies or lightning bugs

How to get to the fireflies in Kuala Selangor

If you wish to watch the fireflies, you can get there by bus or taxi and you also can rent a car to get there. There are multiple ways to get to the Kuala Selangor Firefly Park. You can get e bus from Puduraya bus station to Kuala Selangor for a couple of ringgits. From there you need to take another bus that passes the entrance to the firefly park (5 minute walk from the main road where you get off the bus). As you will do the tour after dinner, it is not easy to take the bus back to KL so you should then stay over for the night at one of the basic accommodations available in Kuala Selangor. You can also use a taxi to get to Kuala Selangor; but beware that it will not be that easy to get a taxi back to KL (for a normal price) unless you make a deal up front with your driver. A normal one-way price would be around RM50. If you want the driver to wait for you, it will be much higher thathat.

If you like driving, you can rent a car from the car rental provider such as Mayflower, Europcar and others offering the services.Normally the rental fee is around RM150 for one day (pickup 2pm and return 2pm the next day). The 2nd time we went to the Firefly Park we rented a car with Rentalcars.com, for about RM120 per day. The way to Kuala Selangor from KLCC is not that difficult. Fastest option is by using the KL - Kuala Selangor Expressway (Latar) that takes you directly to Kuala Selangor in about 40 minutes. Alternativey you could take the old route; in that case you stick to Jalan Kuching, and then follow Kepong (on route 54). After a while, you will see signs to Kuala Selangor. From Kuala Selangor you should cross a big bridge and then follow the road to Pasir Penambang. At some point (after around 1 or 2 km), you will see the sign to go right to visit the Firefly Park. Follow the signs from then on. You will find the park at Jalan Haji Omar at approximately 9 kilometers from Kuala Selangor town. The drive back late at night is not that great if you are not used to driving at night in Malaysia; the roads are poorly lit and there can be quite some traffic. Once you reach Kuala Selangor again you can take the highway back to KL.

Address Firefly Park Kuala Selangor

Firefly Park Resort (Kuala Selangor) Sdn Bhd

Jalan Haji Omar, Kampung Bukit Belimbing,

45000 Kuala Selangor,

Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

Tel: 603-3260 1208 / Fax: 603-3260 1234

Restaurant Mobile: 6019- 669 1398

GPS: 3.38119,101.281557

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