GUA KELAM - PERLIS

The peaceful town of Kaki Bukit is home to Gua Kelam literally translated Dark Caves The 370 meters long cave passage is well lit and is believed to have been hollowd out from limestone massif by an underground stream over many eons.A wooden walkway stretching the entire lenght of the cave wa enlarged in 1935 by a resident Englishman to serve as a route for the transportation of tin ore.It is now a convenient way for local folk travelling on motorcycles to get from Kaki Bukit to the Wan Tangga Valley and vice versa.



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Buatong

while in Mae Hong son you should never miss a chance to visit a buatong(Mexican Sunflower) field.If you travel from Chiangmai to Mae Hong Son by highway in the period from november to december about one hour after passing Khunyuam County,you will be fascinated to see a sea of golden Mexican Sunflowers blooming along both sides of the road over the rolling hills for miles.

These wild flowers called Buatong in the nothern dialet look exactly like sunflowers but are much smaller.Having its origin in Latin America and the west Indies buatong was brought by chirtstian missionaries to grow on Doi Mae U-kho some 70 years ago.The plant started to attract tourists in 1988.Since then Doi Mae U-kho has become popular with tourists and the buatong has been recognized as a symbol of Mae Hong son Province.



During the mentioned period you are allowed to put up a tent near a buatong field to get as close as possible to the flowers in their cool surroundings.Futhermore a buatong photograph competation a mountain bike racing and cultural perfomances are usually organized during the period to assure that you will have great time.


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from Langkawi With Luv............

Stay at Langkasuka Beach Resort because they have private beach and nice sunset feel so easy n romantic panoramic for me of course.....

Panoramic View Tangkuban Perahu

Panoramic View -Kota Kinabalu

The islands - Semporna

The Islands located off the coast of Semporna are deemed some of the best scuba diving sites in the world.Visit the romantic Mataking Island for a wonderful pampering experience or the floating chalets of Kapalai.


Sipadan island needs little introduction having been hailed one of the top three diving sites in the world.Mabul is known as a macro diving haven.Also worth checking out is the unique Seaventures an oil rig turned dive resort juast a stone's throw away from Mabul.

Balung Eco Resort -Tawau

Balung Eco Resort offers visitors a unique plantation experience.The eco resort is built amidst a sprawling 1400 hectare plantation its fertile soil home to a myriad of fruits flowers and other crops



Give freshwater fishing a try and enjoy freshly harvested garden produce at the resort's restaurant. Also check out the Tower deck to get a panoramic view.

The Rainforest Discovery Centre- Sandakan

Located in the famous Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve (which is also the location of the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilition Centre) the RDC is a centre for environmental education .Take a walk on the 150 metre long steel canopy in the heart of the jungle and spot some of the most unique flora and fauna in this part of world.At the Visitor's Building,walk through the exhibition hall to learn more about nature's gifts


The night walk is a great opportunity to bump into elusive noctural creatures.The 800 m Rainforest Discovery trail also allows visitors to walk among gigantic Dipterocarp trees while looking out for darting animals such as civets and flying squirrels

Ratchaprapa Dam Surat Thani

Looking at this beautiful waterway with its crystal clear waters lush green trees and tall stone pillars one would think it was made by nature rather than man. In fact it's been likened to the beauty of Guilin in China! But Ratchaprapa Dam near the Khao Sok National Park was constructed in the early 80s to help generate hydro-electricity for nearby Surat Thani city.Ratchaprapa Dam's serene beauty is best experienced by long-tail boats and it's been said that watching dawn break over the trees is a sight not be missed.

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Ifugao Rice Terraces Luzon Philippines

The sprawling rice terraces are located more than 1,500 meters above sea level and are thousands of years old.Carved out of the mountainside with nothing more than rudimentary tools and their bare hands these breathtaking rice terraces are a marvel of engineering and a testament to the Ifugo people's hardy nature.In 1996 it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and visitors still flock to this fairly remote area to witness this magnificent sight

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Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park is made up of five islands MANUKAN,MAMUTIK,SAPI,GAYA AND SULUG just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu city.A speedboat ride takes an average of 20 minutes to any one of these islands where you can enjoy a multitude of water sports go diving,snorkelling or just laze on the beach.You also can spend a night or two at Manukan Island in the lovely seaside chalets.


Go seawalking at Sapi Island Imagine traipsing the seabed without getting a single strand of hair wet while surrounded by a myriad of marine life.

Kinabalu Park

Spend a weekend in any of the cosy cabins in the park and enjoy the cool mountain air.Visitors literally stop and smell the roses when visiting Kinabalu Park a perfect change from the hustle and bustle city .The park heralded as Malaysia's first World heritage Site,has excellant facilities including restaurants a multi purpose hall informatian centre and several nature hiking trails for the adventure enthausiast.


This is where your journey up Mount Kinabalu begins.Sabah's unmistakable lanmark attracts visitors from around the world all year round.Just short drive from Kinabalu Park is the Kundasang Memorial Park home to beautiful gardens commemorating the fallen Australian and British soldiers of World War II