FLORIA Putrajaya 2014 - Floral Exhibition Putrajaya and putrajaya flower show. Highlights of FLORIA Putrajaya 2014 are the Wedding Gardens, Urban Gardens, Designer Gardens, Fantasy Gardens, Futuristic Gardens, Begonia Garden, Royal Garden, Tea Party Garden, Innovation Garden and Indoor Pavilion.
An entrance fee? Being introduced for the first time this year. Adults: RM3, Kids: RM1 (ages 7 to 12). When? From Saturday 14th June until Sunday 22nd June 2014. From 9 am until 10.30 pm (Mon-Thu). From 9 am until 12 midnight (Fri-Sun).
Where? NEW LOCATION A new and permanent site has been prepared in Putrajaya Precinct 4 close to the famous Seri Saujana Bridge. Plenty of free parking is available but expect heavy traffic and big crowds in this area.
This annual flower show is gaining increasing international recognition. Highlights for this year's event include:
Wedding Gardens. These colourful displays are sure to be a hit among photographers and courting couples.
Urban Gardens. This new section will feature displays designed by NGO's and commercial participants from the horticulture industry.
Designer Gardens. Professional landscape architects will dazzle visitors with their creative and innovative masterpieces.
Flower Galore. As usual there will be a Grand Flower Bed as the centrepiece to the event, a spectacular display of colourful flowers in full bloom. In addition to exceptional displays of begonias, expect to see plenty of orchids, heliconia, hibiscus, roses, bonsai, herbs and much more.
Showcase Gardens by various associations, organizations, schools, and commercial gardeners will show off their green fingers and garden design talents.
Royal Garden. This year's event will be officially opened by the King of Malaysia. In his honour, a special garden in featuring royal yellow will be on display with elements inspired by the royal palaces of Selangor.
Tea Party Garden. Returning again this year is the popular lake side garden where visitors can enjoy refreshments and delicious Malaysian snacks.
Floral Pavilion is an air-conditioned indoor space for floral displays by international and local exhibitors.
Vertical Wall Showcase. Beautiful landscaped living green walls will provide inspiration to gardeners and designers.
Floria Arts & Crafts. A new attraction for this year are stalls selling traditional Malaysian handicraft products.
Garden Bazaar is a horticultural market where visitors can buy plants, garden products, outdoor furniture, play equipment, biotech products, landscaping services and more.
Therapy Garden. Reflexology, fish spa, foot and shoulder massage.
Activities These include:
flower arranging contests,
gardening demonstrations,
cooking workshops,
nature photography and
watercolour competitions.
Entertainment.
Street entertainers,
kiddyland,
brass band,
cheer leading,
fireworks displays.
Food.
There will be plenty of food retailers,
fruit sellers and
souvenir shops.
Night Floral Parade. One of the most popular highlights of the event is the Magic of the Night 'Colours of Harmony' which will feature brightly illuminated floats cruising up and down Putrajaya Lake.
Themed Beautiful Tropical Flower & Garden Festival Putrajaya (Floria) 2010 on July 10 to July 18 is expected to be well received. Located in Coastal Lake, Precinct 2, Putrajaya, the festival saw the exhibition Heliconia collection (flower clip shrimp) are among the largest ever held in a park. In fact, interest was also coloring the corners of Floria in 2010 as the zone Alley Floral, Floral avenue, arches of flowers, Meadow, children's playgrounds and parks, players and Heliconia flower growers in the zone or festival. Perbadanan Putrajaya Floria 2010 organized with the support of the Ministry of Federal Territory and Wellness City. Putrajaya Corporation president Tan Sri Samsudin Osman, said the festival is a continuation of Floria in 2007 and 2009 are full of colorful. He said, Floria 2010 reflect the natural beauty that illuminated the many unique flowers in a real garden. Other attractions Floria 2010 is the latest design exhibition gardens landscape architects from inside and outside the country. Meanwhile, air-conditioned pavilion interest is expected to attract the attention of visitors. Heliconia list includes exotic, international websites, websites Twilight, sculptures of flowers, table decorations, floral wallpaper, angular design and watercolor painting exhibition Heliconia. "For the first time, Twilight page using lighting effects," he said. Bazar Park also offers a variety of garden equipment including furniture and ornamental plants of interest. Do not miss a page of art a special angle to the arts and crafts lovers. International participation is expected to be the focus of visitors to the production of garden design and creative flowers.
The exhibition is open from 9 am to 10 pm (Monday to Thursday) and 9 am to 12 midnight (Friday to Sunday).
Among the exciting water activities highlights are the giant wave pool, games pool, adult and children's slow river rides, kid's water playground, giant bubble, three giant water flume rides, three raft tube rides and twin speed slides. Equipment such as boogie boards, floating tubes and other water play equipment can be purchased or hired from the 'Surf Shack Shop'.
The Water Park is great if you enjoy swimming and cooling down by the pool side. Bukit Merah Laketown Resort is a gem of a haven, overlooking a great expanse of shimmering water broken only by islands sparsely dotted on the lake.
Marina village is a shopping village which has the popular 'Festival Market Place' concept which ranges from games and amusement centers to dining places by the lake.
Their Shopping Village consists of Surf Shack II (which offers exclusive water equipment like resort wear, swimming gear and also souvenirs, stationeries and toiletries), Treasures (souvenirs, arts & crafts and resort wear), Wonderland (amusement center with snooker, simulator video games and kiddy rides), Retail Kiosk (ice-cream, drinks, candy, snacks and photo shop), Bumper Car, Handy Craft, Ticketing Counter, Carousel Ride, and Haunted Valley.
They have meeting rooms like the Sebarau Ballroom, Kalui Hall and other Rooms that can house from 10 to 1000 persons.
Marina Village has food & beverage outlets, shopping arcade, family entertainment arena, and banquet facilities to cater to your business or pleasure needs.
This resort is surrounded by a 7,000-acre lake which let you experience the beauty of nature while exploring their tropical paradise and also the peace and tranquility of the area. CLICK HERE FOR Google Map Bukit Merah Laketown Resort Jalan Bukit Merah 34400 Semanggol 05-8978888
The waters around the island are fairly clear divers can expect better visibility conditions in other waters, but one can generally expect between five and 10-metre visibility around Tioman. This, however, does not detract from the beauty of its coral reefs, which are a veritable underwater garden of colourful marine life.
When you scuba dive and snorkel on Pulau Tioman, be sure to bring along a camera. The neon hues of parrot fish, butterfly fish, Napoleon fish and silver snappers swimming amid a colourful sea garden are well worth capturing on film. Pulau Tioman's oasis of coral and tropical fish can also be viewed without ever getting wet. Round the island, tours are available on glass bottom boats operated by Berjaya Tioman Beach Resort. The waters around the island also offer plenty of adventure for sportsmen wishing to windsurf, canoe, sail or fish; your choice of catamarans, canoes, sailboats and fishing rods may be easily hired
SRI PAYA TIOMAN CHALETS is nestled at the entrance of Tioman island (Kampung Paya Jetty). A stretch of coral reefs lies in front of the Chalets in a beautiful natural environment. You will find blues skies, turquoise sea, white beaches and a virgin jungle.
For reservations or inquiries please contact us via email or fax and we will reply to you promptly. Email: dive@tiomanchalet.com Tel : 019-239 8801 / 017-381 1867
Company: eShark Scuba Sdn Bhd: Captain Ishak Mohamed (Dive Instructor) Sri Paya Tioman Chalet Kampong Paya, TIOMAN Pahang, MALAYSIA.
GETTING TO TIOMAN By Air Berjaya Air (Tel: 603-78468228; www.berjaya-air.com) flies several times daily from Subang Airport to Tioman and back, also on Dash 7 (48-seater) aircraft.
Flight lasts about 55 minutes.
Return tickets are priced at RM448 for adults and RM234 for children.
By Road (to Mersing point) Transnasional buses (Tel: 603-20311430 / 607-7993155) ply the Kuala Lumpur Mersing route several times a day. Buses leave from the Puduraya Bus Station next to the Chinatown area in Kuala Lumpur and you need to physically get your tickets from the ticket counter there.
Buses are normally at 9 am, 10 am, 10 pm and 11 pm and takes 6 hours to Mersing. The bus' LAST stop is the Plaza R & R which is right next to the Mersing Ferry Point.
By Road (Driving - From KL to Mersing point) If you are driving from Kuala Lumpur, a suggested route would be via Seremban and Kuala Pilah, passing Bandar Muadzam Shah onto Rompin and Endau and into Mersing. This drive takes about 5 hours.
Alternatively, take the North-South Expressway, turn off at Ayer Hitam (Toll charges about RM30), head for Kluang then onto Mersing. This drive is shorter and takes 4 hours.
Parking fee outside the ferry terminal in Mersing is RM8 a night.
By Road (Driving - From Johor Bahru to Mersing) Taxi fare is approx. RM120/cab per way (charter).
One of the coach service operator is Causeway Llink Express. Depart at 8:00a.m,11:30a.m, 3:00p.m & 6:30pm . These are not frequent though. Alternatively, you can take any bus to Kuantan from Johor Bahru/Singapore but should not be surprised if you get charged the full Johor Bahru-Kuantan (RM25) fare even though you might only be going halfway.
By Ferry Many ferry operators operate boats and ferries between Mersing and Tioman several times a day.
Amongst the most reliable, Blue Water Speedboats (Tel: 607-7995696) operates its first speedboats from Mersing at 7.30 a.m. and its last ones at about 4.30 p.m. depending on tides.
Tickets cost RM35 one way. From Tioman, the first boat leaves at 8.00 a.m and the last at about 4.30 p.m. daily.
Natural hot springs are a common occurrence in Peninsular Malaysia. This phenomenon occurs when water that seeps into the Earth is heated by magma; molten rock located beneath the surface of the Earth.The Earth’s pressure then causes the water to again rise above the surface, forming a natural hot spring.
Some of the hot springs sites in Malaysia have become tourist destinations with fringe attractions and facilities such as souvenir shops, hotels and restaurants to accommodate visitors fascinated by this natural wonder. The restaurants on site are equipped with changing rooms for traveling visitors.
A splashing and exciting getaway, the FELDA Residence Hot Springs is nestled in the serene and lush forest patches, surrounded by hills and clear cold mountain streams and rivers. All 6.5 hectares enjoy the scenic view of well-tended oil palm plantation and durian orchard amidst a haven of tranquility.
THERAPY
Its unique concept of a specially designed free flowing Hot Springs Swimming Pool and Therapeutic Park at the foothill of the Titiwangsa Range 200 feet above sea level is indeed creatively engineered to attract visitors who appreciate the wonders of nature.
The water flowing from the hot springs has several therapeutic healing effects. Since ancient times hot springs have been claimed to have positive effects on ailments such as: * Stiff joints and stress related ailments * Rheumatism * Arthritis * Insomnia * Derma related complaints * Respiratory concerns * Spinal injuries and fractures
Information:
FELDA Residence Hot Springs 35600 Sungkai, Perak, Malaysia
Tel: +605 438 8801/03 Fax: +605 438 8805
PLANTATION RESORTS SDN BHD No. 2, Jalan Maktab 6, Anjung Felda 54000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603 2697 9772 Fax: +603 2694 5104
AUTHORISED SALES AGENT FELDA TRAVEL SDN BHD Ground Floor (CITI) Jalan Maktab 6 Off Jalan Perumahan Gurney 54200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603 2698 3833 Fax: +603 2698 7133
SANDAKAN, Jan 2(Bernama) -- The Tidung Welfare and Social Culture Organization of Sabah (Pertisa) is planning to make Kampung Sungai Tiram here as its traditional village in the state.
Its secretary-general Saapilin Yassin said at the moment the focus was to improve the infrastructure in the village including having an organised housing area.
These included setting up a multi-purpose hall, cultural center, police station, primary school and a MARA Activity Center.
"We want when we mention of Kampung Tiram, everyone will know it is a village of the Tidung tribe just like those of other ethnic group in Sabah such as river people of Bukit Garam, Kinabatangan and Sea Bajau people in Semporna," he told Bernama here.
He said the plan was one of the objectives of setting up Pertisa, which was registered on August 28 last year and is currently led by its president Datuk Juslie Ajirol, who is also Libaran Member of Parliament.
Tiara Beach Resort an `inland sea resort' spread over 23 acres is the biggest man-made beach in Malaysia. It is an ideal place for the whole family to have an enjoyable clean, safe and fun seaside vacation with top class facilities for corporate and private functions.
The first fully integrated resort in Port Dickson with 980 studio suites (1264 rooms) is just 90 minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur city.
There are 6 F&B outlets; Beachfront Café, Terrace Café, Bistro & Cafe, Ice Cream Hub, Anna Thai and D'Tiara Bakeri. The Terrace Café – an outdoor all day dining restaurant acclaimed local and international dishes and Canopy Café overlooking the beachfront provides a small selection of local snacks and hawker favorites and refreshing beverages. The Canopy Café is an ideal rendezvous place to relax with live sports events, pool tables, darts and many exciting games. Other facilities include the mini theatre, giant inflatable, gymnasium, sauna rooms and karaoke theaters.
Tiara Beach Resort Sales & Marketing Department No. 1, PD Tiara, Batu 13, Jalan Pantai Pasir Panjang, 71250 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus, Malaysia. Tel (606)- 662 8888 Fax (606)- 662 8989 Email : reservation@tbr.com.my
KL Sales Office Tiara Beach Resort Port Dickson No 2-1 Jalan SS6/6, Kelana Jaya 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel (603)- 7803 5599 Fax (603)- 7804 7668 Email : sales@tbr.com.my
Honeymoon trends among jet setters have changed over the years. Stays in European castles and Caribbean tropical islands are a thing of the past. Today's couples are seeking new ways to celebrate their union as well as new destinations. You can't go wrong in seeking Malaysia as a honeymoon destination given the current strength of the US dollar against the ringgit and so many beautiful locations in the country to choose from. Whatever your taste, here are Malaysia's top ten honeymoon spots, as in the opinion of the writer.
No 1. Pangkor Laut Island, Perak "I almost cried when I saw how beautiful God has made this paradise." So said world-famous tenor Luciano Pavarotti of Pangkor Laut Island, who performed at the opening of the island's exclusive resort in 1994. Then, in 1999, Conde Naste magazine voted this privately owned retreat as one of the top ten in the world. The island's Emerald Bay, with its superb sands and water, is a pure paradise for couples to swim and sunbathe. The beach is also where Spencer Chapman made his escape in a submarine from the Japanese during World War II, as recounted in his best-selling novel "The Jungle Is Neutral." The waters of Coral Beach are an underwater splendour with its magnificent coral reefs, while Royal Bay is perfect for windsurfing. Luxurious chalets on the island are a mix of Malay and Balinese architecture, and are romantically set out into the sea or on the hillside. Couples can expect only the best facilities to pamper them, such as jacuzzi, sauna, spa and posh restaurants. Pangkor Laut Island is a forty-minute boat ride from the coastal town of Lumut in Perak State. If money is no object, you can charter an airplane to land on neighbouring Pangkor Island and from there take a 15-minute boat ride across.
No. 2 Tioman Island, Pahang In 1970, Time magazine ranked Tioman Island as one of the best ten "desert island escapes" in the world. A volcanic outcrop with several settlements, Tioman boasts of a landscape that is indeed spectacular. Lush jungles from its central mountain creep down to the white-coral, sandy beaches hugging the shores, while in the south, the twin peaks of Nenek Si Mukut and Batu Sirau rise to the clouds. Nearby, the Mukut Waterfall cascades down a granite peak. Lovers will be spoiled for choice in selecting a beach for themselves. For quiet strolls, there are trails leading from Tekek, the main settlement, northward to Salang and southward to Genting. For soft adventure, take the cross-island trail from Tekek to Juara on the east coast. Tioman is also a premier diving and snorkelling destination, and there are PADI dive centres in many hotels. For a romantic evening, enjoy a seafood dinner at one of the sea-front restaurants beneath casuarinas in the villages. A five-star hotel in Tekek allows couples to indulge in the pleasures of life.
No. 3 Langkawi Island, Kedah On the fabled island of Langkawi, there are many areas where lovers can find ultimate peace and privacy. Two favourite enclaves for honeymooners are Datai Bay and Tanjung Rhu. The former is tucked in the northwest corner of Langkawi, and is home to two sophisticated resorts overflowing with luxury, such as spas and décor of volcanic rock. There are exclusive beaches for guests, and from the hotel balcony, newlyweds can admire the awe-inspiring view of the jewel-like sea towards Thailand. Twenty kilometres away, Tanjung Rhu (meaning "Casuarina Bay") is set in a white-sand cove sheltered by a promontory. It offers many romantic settings for couples to enjoy. Fantastic beaches look out to the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea. At low tide, couples can stroll to the islands of Pulau Pasir and Pulau Gasing. In the nearby mangrove swamp, eagles can be fed by hand. To shop like mad for your new home, pop over to Kuah, where there are lots of duty-free bargains.
No. 4 Batu Ferringhi, Penang Batu Ferringhi, on the northern coastline of Penang Island is a honeymoon classic. The name means "Foreigner's Rock" and alludes to the visits by important personalities in historical times. Portuguese admiral Alfonso D'Albuquerque stopped at Batu Ferringhi in 1511 before sailing southward to conquer Malacca; St. Francis Xavier made a stopover in 1545; and Captain James Lancaster, founder of the East India Company, came ashore in 1600. Today, honeymooners can choose from sophisticated resorts, action-packed nightlife or exciting watersports along this stretch of beautiful and vibrant beach. On a clear day, take in the sight of a rock outcrop aptly named Lovers Isle. Or browse in the many art galleries and antique shops. When the sun has set, enjoy a delicious ikan bakar (grilled fish) dinner in the alfresco restaurants or snap up some trinkets from the bustling sidewalk bazaar. For sightseeing, take a memorable stroll through the labyrinth of alleys and stress in the old quarter of Georgetown, where history peeps from every nook and cranny.
No. 5 Cameron Highlands, Pahang For the outdoorsy couple, Cameron Highlands is an excellent destination for a cool and quiet honeymoon. Malaysia's premier hill resort, Cameron Highlands is located between 4,900 to 5,900 metres above sea level on the rugged Titiwangsa Range. Romantic places are plentiful. Stroll through rose gardens or nurseries with brightly coloured flowers. Feed your loved one fresh strawberries! Enjoy scones and hot tea with a breathing taking view of the terraced slopes of tea estates. Easy-to-walk trails branch to the nearby hills from Tanah Rata, the main township, to permit bird-watching opportunities. At night, you can choose to curl up by a roaring fireside in a Tudor cottage or enjoy a piping hot steamboat dinner. Four-star hotels are available. Access to Cameron Highlands by a winding road from Tapah (in Perak State) takes slightly more than an hour.
No. 6 Santubong Peninsula, Sarawak Located 35 km from Kuching, the capital of Sarawak State, Santubong Peninsula provides a unique blend of beautiful beaches and interesting cultural sights. Damai Beach, with Gunung Santubong rising 810 metres to provide a sentimental backdrop, is simply stunning. Five- and four-star hotels mollycoddle honeymooners, who can be as active or sedentary as they so desire. They can enjoy a memorable river cruise up the Salak River. Or watch a dramatic sunrise with the conical peak of Santubong to one side and fishing boats and islands on the other. For sightseeing, go on a tour of Sarawak Cultural Village at the foot of Santubung. This is a "living museum:" with live-in residents from the major ethnic groups who demonstrate handicraft making and living skills in their traditional houses.
No. 7 Tanjung Aru, Sabah Tanjung Aru is a dazzling white beach of par excellence, which is only fifteen minutes' drive from Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah State. There are plenty of activities to keep newlyweds occupied. Go horse-back riding on the beach. Stroll hand-in-hand in the charming Prince Philip Park. Take a sunset cruise around the offshore islands aboard a Bugis schooner or go deep-sea fishing in the South China Sea. Enjoy a glass-bottom boat trip to Tuanku Abdul Rahman Park to see coral reefs that are beautiful beyond imagination. All five islands in the park also have excellent beaches and forests with walking trails. For accommodation, a five-star resort speaks of days and nights that honeymooners will cherish forever. No. 8 Redang Island, Terengganu A quintessential tropical paradise, Redang Island gives lovers a chance to do as little as possible or seek the thrills of its underwater Gardens of Eden. Winner of Tourism Malaysia's "Best Tourist Attraction Award 1994/5", Redang has both four- and three-star hotels as well as an 18-hole golf course. Diving is spectacular. The wrecks of World War II warships H.M.S. Prince of Wales and H.M.S. Repulse are found in the crystal clear waters around Redang. Couples can turn sun-worshippers on the lovely Pasir Panjang Beach. The nearby islets of Pulau Pinang and Pulau Ekor Tebu provide excellent snorkelling. Redang Island is located 45km off the coast of Kuala Terengganu, capital of Terengganu State. No. 9 Cherating, Pahang Once a back-packers' paradise, Cherating has its own unique personality. Its endless palm-shaded beach is dotted with quaint huts of fisherfolk. The rustic atmosphere soothes the senses and the villagers are extremely friendly. The cottage industry is active, and honeymooners can create their own batik or learn the art of weaving pandanus leaves into hats and baskets. A special attraction is to share a unique experience of watching green turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs at Pantai Chendor during the breeding season from July to September. The jewel in the crown of Cherating is Club Mediterranee but luxury four-star hotels are also available. Cherating is located 30km north of Kuantan, capital of Pahang State.
No. 10 Genting Highlands, Pahang Perched atop the misty Ulu Kali Mountains at an altitude of more than 2,000 metres high, Genting Highlands offers Las-Vegas-cum-Disneyland style of entertainment. Drop by the Casino de Genting to test your luck as newly weds at the slot machines and games tables. Take hair-raising rides in the outdoor theme park or go on a shopping spree. In the evening, catch an international stage show or revel in the country's highest disco. For quieter moments, go horse riding at the Awana Horse Ranch. Luxury hotels enhance the pleasure of your honeymoon here. Genting Highlands is only a 45-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur.
Port Dickson Budget Hotels - Selesa Beach resort is nestled on a amplitude of white albino bank on Malaysia's West Coast.With a breathtaking appearance of the Malacca Straits, Selesa Bank Resort is an ideal retreat for a break or assemblage venue. Easily attainable via the North South Expressway, it is aloof an hour abroad from the anytime alive burghal of Kuala Lumpur and actual Malacca and 45 account drive from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
Selesa Bank Resort welcomes you with a absolutely Malaysian Hospitality. With 213 alluringly appointed guests apartment and suites, the resort offers a adequate Four Star hospitality.
LOCATION An haven of calmness and comfort, the SELESA BEACH RESORT, Port Dickson is aloof a bald 45 account drive from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and an hour abroad from the anytime alive burghal of Kuala Lumpur and actual Malacca. Easily attainable via the North South Expressway, the SELESA BEACH RESORT is a jewel cat-and-mouse to be apparent and a bank antic cat-and-mouse for you to explore.
CONTACT Selesa Beach Resort Port Dickson 5th Mile, Jalan Pantai, 71050 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus, Malaysia.
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The Great Wall Hotel was founded in year 2004 stands today as one of the best hotels in Malaysia. It is principally involved in tourist from overseas at Great Wall Hotel and it covers hospitality services and accommodation for you. Let our team of specialist customer service take the hassle out of your stay.
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The Proboscis monkey is ancient to Borneo and belted to lowlands habitats. In Malaysian Borneo, the breed is broadcast and survives alone in abandoned pockets. The better accepted populations in Sarawak are in the west, in the areas of Samunsam and the Bako-Sarawak Mangroves areas. The Samunsam Wildlife Altar was acclimatized accurately to assure this citizenry of bill monkeys.
Recently gazetted extensions to this altar in 2000 accept brought the absolute breadth to 228 [km.sup.2], encompassing over 90% of the population's range. In Sabah, applicable populations of bill monkeys action in the freshwater wetlands of the Kinabatangan Floodplain, while the mangroves and estuaries of Brunei Bay, Brunei Darussalam, abutment addition population.
The altar straddles the boss Kinabatangan River, abreast Sandakan. The bill monkey may be the prime ambition of the 90-minute baiter cruise to Sukau, but the banks of Kinabatangan is a account anatomy of wildlife - crabs, belacak (mud skipper), eagles, bangau (egrets) and argent blade monkeys. HOW TO GO THERE? There are about 2 means to go about accepting to Sukau area, one is by baiter all the way which may booty 2hours meandering up the apathetic river or the added is to booty a 1 hour van or car ride on asperous approach oil acreage anchorage to the anchorage and again a 10 – 15min baiter ride to the resort. It is about appropriate that if you are abundant or if you accept a bad back, not to biking on the acreage road. The alley action is awful due to the rain and abundant abettor use and 45km at 20km/hr of this biking will absolutely be a aching activity if you are not acclimatized to it.
Normally, aloof to accomplish the cruise a little easier, abounding booty the tours out and break a day or two at resorts, homestays and hostels forth the kinabatangan river. The beat is actual agnate from one bout abettor to the other.
You can break at Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge & Abai Jungle Lodge, Sabah.
Contact Local Tourist Guide: Company Name : S. I. Tours Sdn. Bhd. Company license no : 197650-U MOCAT License no : KKKP 1982 (Ministry of Culture, Arts and Tourism) Address : Lot 1002 & 1003, 10th Floor, Wisma Khoo Siak Chiew. Sandakan Town. Phone : +6089 673 502, 673 503, 673 508 Fax : +6089 673 788 E-mail : sitours2@tm.net.my, info@sitoursborneo.com
Visitors who appear over for their Borneo wildlife acquaintance in Sandakan would best acceptable commence on a bend bout that includes a Kinabatangan river cruise, a appointment to the Sepilok orangutan centre, a expedition to the Gomantong caves, and to end the amazing wildlife chance – a night at the Selingan turtle island.
Selingan Island is one of a accumulation of arid islands straddling the Malaysian and Philippine boundaries lying aural the Sulu Seas. This array of islands namely three capital nesting islands - Pulau Selingan, Pulau Bakkungan Kechil and Pulau Gulisan, covers an breadth of 1,740 hectares and are adequate for the sole purpose of attention and canning of turtles and added abyssal animals inhabiting the area.
Selingan Island, one of the eight turtle islands that are adequate by law, (five are in the Philippines and three are in Malaysia) was the abutting stop and we were not disappointed. Not alone were our apartment aboriginal class, alone 20 guests were accustomed on an brief appointment that included cat-and-mouse for the behemothic turtles to access and watch them lay their eggs. It was abutting to midnight back they came but we were all advanced alive cat-and-mouse for the befalling to authority a turtle egg. However, no photos were accustomed and so the admonition I accept of Selingan Island is a photo of a adviser cadger instead.
We heard so abundant about the proboscis monkeys (they accept 24-hour erections) of Sabah and wondered area to acquisition a resort to bolt afterimage of these aberrant but ambiguous animals. Luckily for us, an associate in Selingan Island brought us to the buyer of a resort that was advancing achievement who acquiescently accommodated us and brought us alone a few anxiety abroad from a array of monkeys who gamely displayed their antics and aback airish for our cameras. The final stop was the Sepilok orangutan sanctuary, where, Cristi had a actual abutting appointment with an orangutan who acquiescently and acclaim stroked her hair. Not alone were we absorbed with these affable creatures but were additionally afraid at the assortment of birds that we saw and heard accustomed in the forest.
For us, Malacca was the end of a 400-mile cab ride - which is what happens aback you get to a railway base and ascertain that the abutting alternation is due in 2010. Fortunately Malaysian taxis are bargain abundant to accomplish this an acceptable mistake, rather than a cher disaster. Anyhow, it was accepting dark, so we arrested in and headed out for a meal. Malacca is acclaimed for its ablaze Nonya cuisine and this didn't disappoint. Even our 18-month daughter, Polly, seemed to accept a acceptable timeit.
The abutting day I got up with Polly and took her out for breakfast. We absolved into boondocks branch for one of the stylish-looking cafés. The agitation is, annihilation in Malacca seems to accessible afore 9:30. Now, if you're on anniversary as an adult, that's fine. But aback you're on anniversary with a toddler who needs absorbing from dawn, it's not so good.
Still, it gave us a while to absorb up the town's celebrated atmosphere. Malacca was founded at the alpha of the 15th aeon by a Sumatran prince and, because of its cardinal area on the Malacca Straits, bound became the best important anchorage in south-east Asia. Chinese merchants settled, and the city's abundance admiring European absorption of the array that arrives heavily armed.
In the 16th century, it was baffled aboriginal by the Portuguese, again the Dutch, who controlled it for over 300 years afore ceding it to the British in 1824. The British, however, were added absorbed in adjacent Singapore, and Malacca anon became a asleep backwater.
The city's abatement meant that the admirable admixture of Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese and Islamic architectonics is abundantly as it was 100 years ago; beforehand this year it was fabricated a Unesco World Heritage Site. In a country area so abundant is new, Malacca is one of the few places area you feel as if you can get a handle on Malaysian history.
Eventually we begin an all-too- authentic-looking Chinese restaurant that was open. So we sat bottomward and ordered, application the all-embracing I'll-have-what-he's-having-gestures, in this case, a basin of noodles with pork and some affectionate of offal. My booty on $.25 is that it's a little like booze - acceptable stuff, but you absolutely shouldn't afore noon. My babe had no such advisedly and slurped up her noodles and agency $.25 to the articulate approval of our adolescent diners.
Breakfast over, we met my wife aback in the Old Town. Malacca is rather ambagious in this respect. Its two abundant attractions are the Old Boondocks and Chinatown (which is additionally old). The Old Boondocks contains added banderole attractions than Chinatown, but it has a aroma of Disney about it, and Chinatown is far added interesting. Nonetheless, we did a campaigning bout of the Old Town's attractions, which date from colonial rule. And, afterwards the arrant neophilia of best Malaysian cities, forts and broke churches accomplish for an acceptable change.
Then we alternate to our hotel. Initially I'd been a little aghast by our accepted affair high-rise. But that was until 11am. Again I realised Malacca is hot. So hot, in actuality that at one point I anticipation I was sunburnt. But no, it was aloof the calefaction of the sun on my neck. So, if there's one affair that's capital aback it comes to Malaccan accommodation, it's accepting a basin to lie by amid 11.30am and 2pm. As our auberge (the appropriately alleged Equatorial, for Malacca is two degrees North) had a agitating pool, its artful crimes were forgiven.
After our activated sunbreak, we absolved into active Chinatown. The streets are about absolutely lined with acceptable shophouses - a array of close booty on the London terrace – whose absorbing exteriors all accept that faded, afflicted attending western autogenous designers try so adamantine to replicate. Many accept been adapted into admirable boutiques and cafés, while a fair cardinal are abundant as they consistently accept been. Their abysmal interiors and blubbery walls and admirable tiled floors are absolutely what you charge in the city's arid climate. Interspersed with these were temples, mosques and the odd museum. It is, absolutely simply, a abundant abode to aberrate - and there's not abundant added you can ask of a neighbourhood.
The abutting day, afterwards a baiter cruise up the river, we apparent that Chinatown additionally has a appealing acceptable nightlife, article of a aberration in Muslim Malaysia. That black we enjoyed the atmospheric night bazaar and confined afore branch to a bounded restaurant for a basin of the ablaze bounded laksa brainstorm soup. This was followed by a "typical" pudding: a basin of baldheaded ice with blooming boilerplate jelly, attic milk, toffee booze and branch beans (sweetcorn was additionally available). It was decidedly good, although conceivably added hasty than good.
En avenue aback to the hotel, we marvelled at the aflame bike rickshaws: Malaccans like to personalise their vehicles, and these camp pedal-powered accessories are like the baby of a adaptable disco and a Mardi Gras float.
On our final morning, we abounding up on bargain jeans and malodorous durian doughnuts at the Melaka Mega Mall (for that's what it's called), and Polly and I ascended the affably abominable revolving examination tower. Again we headed into Chinatown for a little added arcade and lunch. Oh, and one added of those amazing desserts - this time with branch beans and sweetcorn.
GETTING THERE Malaysia Airlines (0870 607 9090; http://www.malaysiaairlines.com) flies absolute to Kuala Lumpur. Malacca is 90 afar south; taxis from the airport amount about £55 . The Majestic (00606 289 8000; http://www.majesticmalacca.com; from £160) is the town’s best admirable hotel, but the Close (282 8333; http://www.equatorial.com; from £80) is bigger located.
Kuala Lumpur is one of the cheapest cities in Asia for a vacation. Foreign bill barter ante of the Pound Sterling and US Dollar, for instance, as adjoin the Malaysian Ringgit are awful favourable. Backpacking is accepted as the burghal has a actual low abomination amount and English is broadly spoken. If you charge directions, or ambition to adjustment aliment from a bell-ringer arrest blow assured that addition will be able to acquaint with you in English. However, some planning is in adjustment to amplitude your vacation money to the best if you are a backpacker.
CHEAP AIR FARES Malaysia's AirAsia and Singapore's SilkAir are two bargain carriers that can fly you cheaply from abounding destinations about the apple to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore respectively. (From Singapore, you can booty a bus or alternation to Kuala Lumpur). For capacity of the flight schedules and fares of AirAsia and SilkAir, please analysis their websites. Addition Malaysian account airline is Fireflyz which caters mostly to calm destinations in the country; however, it links Kuala Lumpur with Medan and Bandar Acheh (both in Indonesia) and Phuket in Thailand.
To get the best prices for account airlines, bookings accept to be fabricated at atomic a few months ahead. It is additionally best to abstain the Malaysian academy holidays which abatement during December, mid-March and mid-August.
The airplanes of AirAsia acreage at the Low Amount Carrier Terminal (LCCT) about two kilometres from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at Sepang, which is 60 km from Kuala Lumpur. The cheapest way to get to KLIA from the LCCT is by shuttle bus operated by two companies; namely Nadi KL and Airport Liner. Book is alone RM 1.50 per being per way. The analeptic point is from Platform 8, bus base at Ground Floor, Car Park C. Frequencies of the buses are 15 - 20 minutes. From KLIA, the economical way to get to the basic is by airport coach. Fireflyz's aeroplanes acreage at Sultan Abdul Aziz Airport in Subang, about 15 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur.
WHERE TO STAY The best accepted breadth for backpackers to break in KL is Chinatown. Its affection is Jalan Petaling (Petaling Street). Adaptation ranges from simple bed-and-breakfast inns with common bathrooms to one-star and two-star hotels that are air-conditioned. (Hotels in Malaysia are rated by a brilliant system, alignment from one to a best of bristles stars; those afterwards any brilliant appraisement are classified as "budget"). Addition advantage of blockage in Chinatown is its accurateness to Puduraya bus station. This is the capital base for buses activity to added cities in the country. Chinatown is additionally aural walking ambit to the KL Monorail base on Jalan Maharajalela and additionally the STAR Light Abuse Transit base abreast the Central Market. Chin Woo Stadium which has a pond basin that is accessible to the accessible for a nominal fee is aloof 20 account abroad by bottom from Jalan Petaling. Perched aloft a hillock, it is a abundant abode to air-conditioned bottomward afterwards a day of animated sightseeing.
My additional advocacy for adaptation is Brickfields, abreast Stesen Sentral (Central Station), which is the city's abuse busline hub. All Light Abuse Transit (LRT) trains stop here, including the KLIA Ekpres that plies to and from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The best Hilton Kuala Lumpur and Le Meredian are amid aural the complex. However, aloof beyond Jalan Tun Sambanthan are affordable accommodations. They accommodate Auberge Summer View, De Sentral Hotel, Mexico Auberge and Auberge Florida to acknowledgment but a few -- they all appear with air-conditioning and absorbed bathrooms. A few inns that one rung bottomward the amount ladder are additionally available, including the YMCA. The abrogating point about this breadth is the abridgement of black activities. Also, aliment is mainly bedfast to vegetarian eateries and Indian fan-ventilated restaurants confined assistant blade back-scratch rice.
A advantageous acquaintance is the Malaysia Account Auberge Association at No. 52 Tengkat Tong Shin, 50200 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: +603-21412313. Fax: +603-21439313. Email: mbha1 @tm.net.my. Website: budgethotel.org.my
WHERE TO EAT Finding bargain and aseptic aliment is apparently the atomic of all problems for backpackers. Countless alfresco stalls are begin in bell-ringer centres. Two accepted havens for bargain bell-ringer aliment are Jalan Alor and Jalan Petaling. A meal with a bake-apple abstract or bendable alcohol can amount as little as RM6! For added comfort, go to the aliment courts of arcade complexes, which are generally tucked abroad in the basement. Fast aliment outlets such as McDonald, Pizza Hut, Domino's Pizza, Kentucky Absurd Craven to acknowledgment but a few are broadcast in abounding genitalia of the city. For Indian fare, go to Lebuh Ampang; Malay aliment is ample in the districts of Chow Kit and Kampung Baru. Abstain 24-hour Mamak (Indian Muslim) eateries unless you demand to booty the slight accident of a abdomen upset. The aliment (fish, chicken, squid, etc) on affectation in bottle containers in such eateries may accept been acrimonious and re-heated endless times. Adjustment article that is adapted on the atom instead such as absurd rice, absurd noodles or craven chop to agreement that what you eat is fresh. To cut costs on food, my advocacy is to try roti canai (a blazon of pancake) in the morning which can amount as little as RM1.50 per piece. Variations such as roti canai with egg, charge or assistant are additionally available. Two or three pieces done bottomward with the "teh tarik" (literally agency "pulled tea" ) will accord you acceptable ammunition for your tramping around. All above arcade complexes additionally accept aliment courts that action belted aliment at appropriate prices.
TRAVELLING AROUND Travelling about KL by auto can be an big-ticket affair. The book beat keeps active alike admitting the agent is ashore in a massive jam, and this can bake a aperture in your pocket. A artifice by a few black-sheep drivers is to booty the longest accessible avenue to your destination. Worst, a few drivers may debris to use the beat and assert on an absonant collapsed fee. On backing days, especially, it is a take-it-or-leave-it situation. Remember, there is additionally a customs for travelling afterwards midnight and for putting baggage in the boot.
Though buses awning best genitalia of the city, it can be difficult for foreigners to acquisition out the routes of anniversary bus. Best buses don't accept conductors, and cartage bead the actual book in bill into the admission automat machine. If you bead in balance fare, you will not be accustomed any change.
Despair not! The burghal has a arrangement of alternation systems (referred to as Light Abuse Transit or "LRT" in short) that run on animated rails, (and sometimes underground) that can whizz you from one allotment of the burghal to another, whereupon you can booty a abbreviate airing to your adapted destination. Abuse maps assuming the altered stops can be begin in all the alternation stations. Services usually alpha from 6am till midnight. Three LRT trains are in operation: STAR LRT, Putra LRT and KL Monorail. They anniversary accept a altered avenue but you can change trains at Stesen Sentral (Central Station).
AFFORDABLE SHOPPING COMPLEXES Avoid all arcade malls in the city's Golden Triangle unless you aloof aim to browse around. This breadth is belted by Jalan Bukit Bintang, Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Raja Chulan. Tucked aural the breadth are Lot 10, KL Plaza, Sungei Wang Plaza, BB Plaza, Low Yat Plaza and Starhill Arcade Circuitous that are targeted at middle- to aloof shoppers. The aforementioned admonition applies to the awful accepted Suria KLCC in the belvedere block of the PETRONAS Twin Towers and Mid Valley on the Federal Highway. However, affordable arcade complexes can be begin about Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, nicknamed "Kuala Lumpur's "Golden Mile". They accommodate Pertama Complex, Campbell Complex, and absolute aliment such as Mydin and Globe Silk Store. In the binding of Chinatown, Kotaraya Complex, UDA Ocean and S&M Arcade Arcade additionally action accomplished for value-for-money buys. Not to be absent is Jalan Petaling, which is chocked with stalls affairs about everything, abnormally bargain imitations of celebrated watches and covering appurtenances as able-bodied as pirated VCDs of the latest Hollywood movies. Haggling is the adjustment of the day. Awful accepted with tourists, Central Market on Jalan Hang Kasturi specializes in collectibles, souvenirs and additionally has an accomplished aliment court. Cultural performances are additionally captivated at appointed times, and best of all, they are free. Haji Taib Bell-ringer Centre in Chow Kit is acceptable for jeans and second-clothes but the breadth suffers from a bad reputation. "Pasar malam" or "night markets" are captivated in Kampung Baru and Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman every Saturday evening. These spots action accomplished opportunities to try belted book at bargain prices.
TRAVEL LITERATURE There is no charge to bandy abroad your hard-earned money on big-ticket biking guides. You can get chargeless biking abstract such as maps and brochures from day-tripper admonition centres operated by Tourism Malaysia. They are amid as follows:
Stesen Sentral (Central Station) Lot 21, 2nd Floor, Arrival Hall, Kuala Lumpur Burghal Air Terminal, Stesen KL Sentral, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Phone: +603-2272 5823 Kuala Lumpur International Airport Visitor Service Centre, International Arrival Hall, KLIA, Sepang 64000, Selangor Phone: +603-877 656 47 / 51
Malaysia Day-tripper Centre (MTC) 109 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur 50450 Phone: +603-9235 4848 / 9235 4900 Fax: +603-2162 1149 (Tourists are accustomed a best of 20 account chargeless internet surfing here!) Putra Apple Trade Centre Level 2, Putra Apple Trade Centre, 45 Jalan Tun Ismail, PWTC, 50480 Kuala Lumpur Phone: +603-2615 8540 Fax: + 603-2692 4554 (Note: Putra Apple Trade Centre is amid abutting to the Best Western Premier Seri Pacific Hotel).
Another accessible atom is Kuala Lumpur Tourism Association (Tel. no. +603-22871830), which is head-quartered in a absorbing board berth in the area of the National Museum on Jalan Damansara.
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The highly successful "Globetrotter Travel Series", which includes Travel Guides, Maps and Road Atlases, presently covers more than 80 destinations worldwide."The Globetrotter Travel Map of Malaysia" caters specifically for the needs of tourists who are new to a destination. Each map is attractively designed and features superb colour photographs. In addition to the main map of Malaysia, the following areas of special interest to visitors are shown in greater detail: Town Plans: Kuala Lumpur, Georgetown, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru, Kota Bahru, Kuching, Melaka, Kuantan, Kuala Terengganu; Areas: Kuala Lumpur Environs, Sabah and Sarawak, Pulau Pinang, Pulau Tioman, Pulau Pangkor, Pulau Langkawi, and Niah Caves.The town plans of the major centres pinpoint key buildings and places of interest as well as where to stay. Distance and climate charts enable travellers to plan their visits, while stunning photographs evoke the atmosphere of Malaysia.
The distribution Map of Malaysia aims to assist government agency efforts in promoting Malaysia as an exciting and unique tourist destination, especially with Visit Malaysia. The map provides comprehensive and up-to-date street information of major tourist-frequented towns in Malaysia, including tourist attractions and point of interests. It will be given as a complimentary copy for the public and tourists.
The Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board has been distributed the map through its network of over 40 offices located at cosmopolitan cities such as Paris, Milan, London, New York, Los Angeles, Stockholm, Sydney, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul and more. This map will be available at display counters in all MTPB offices and also at prominent areas and locations frequented by tourists.
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Features * Complete map of Malaysia, with detailed maps for major tourist-frequented towns * Maps are GPS-referenced for accuracy and printed in full colour for ease of use and visual clarity * Major connecting roads to all major towns * Map content include shopping malls, tourist attractions, places of interest, hotels, integrated transit network, embassies, hospitals and clinics * Listings of hotels and useful phone numbers
Sakura Homestay Putra damai is located near Presint 11, Putrajaya which is providing homestay for who plan to holiday at Putrajaya.
Sakura Homestay facilities: 1. 3 bed room 2. Kitchen 3. Guest Hall 4. Fan, TV 5. Iron 6. Refrigerator
LOCATION 1. Near to Government Administartion Building Complex A, B, C and D 2. Public Swiming pool, gim, badminton and tennis court at presint 11. 3. Masjid Putra, Botany Garden, wetland 4. Alamanda Putrajaya
PUBLIC TRANSPORT 1. NadiPutra Bus with fees RM 0.50 for all destination in Putrajaya. BUS NO 400. 2. Taxi can call 03- 8888 4000 or email di putrajayataxi@yahoo.com.my 3. ERL (Express Rail Link) to KLIA dan Kuala Lumpur.
Bangi Lanai is Budget Hotel in Bangi which is providing Free WIFI for their customer. This budget hotel suitable for Backpackers who want to visit surrounding Bandar Baru Bangi.
Nearby Location :- * 2 KM from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). * 8 KM from Alamanda Putrajaya. * 8 KM from Hospital Serdang. * 1 KM from Tol Bangi (PLUS). * 2 KM from NIOSH dan ILKAP. * 5 KM from UNITEN. * 9 KM from Pusat Pentadbiran Putrajaya. * 10 KM from UPM / MARDI. * 10 KM from Bandar Kajang. * 35 KM from KLIA. * 25 KM from Kuala Lumpur. * 3 KM from MINT. * 3 KM from Pusat Perubatan Darul Syifa. * 10 KM from Kolej Universiti Islam Selangor (KUIS). * Nearby to Uni-KL (MFI) and Kolej Polytech MARA Bangi. * Nearby to Rumah Anak Yatim Darul Izzah. * Nearby to Masjid Al-Solihin Teras Jernang. * 3 KM from Maktab Perguruan Islam (MPI). * 3 KM from Pusat Latihan Perindustrian & Pemulihan Bangi. * 5 KM from Pusat-Pusat Latihan (BANK). * 15 KM from Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. * 20 KM from Puchong, Cheras dan Cyberjaya. * 20 KM from Seri Kembangan, Mines Wonderland dan Balakong. * 20 KM from Bandar Tun Razak, Sg. Besi dan Bandar Tun Hussein Onn. * 40 KM from Gombak.
Next to the Malaysian French Institute dan Institut Percukaian.
Price listing: 1. Deluxe (1 Queen) - RM85/= per night with ASTRO) 2. Family (1 Queen, 2 Single) - RM85/= per night 3. Standard (1 Queen) - RM60/= per night
If you need budget hotel or backpacker accommodation, R&B Homestay is the choice. It suitable for Family holiday
R&B Homestay is a Semi-D house very near to Lost World of Tambun Water Park with rate is RM 200 pernight'
Facilities and features ; * "Aircond" * 2 "Queen" bed (additional Pull Out Bed) * TV and sofa * Kitchen with peti ais dan cerek elektrik * 2 wash room and toilet
R&B Homestay Ipoh is near to: * Pasaraya Giant (Marrybrown, Pizza Hut, Nasi Kandar) * Lost World of Tambun Water Park * Extreme Park (Driving range, Futsal, Badminton) * Politeknik Ungku Omar * Sekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman (STAR) * Institut Perguruan Ipoh, Ulu Kinta * Kolej Pembantu Perubatan Ulu Kinta * Jaya Jusco Kinta City Ipoh
Bukit Merah Laketown Resort under the microscope is Orangutan Island in Malaysia's north, billed as the world's only treatment and preservation facility for the endangered mammals.
Bukit Merah Laketown Resort, being one of Malaysia's premier eco-tourism destination in the northen region, the resort offers a wide variety of excitement with its Waterpark being the main attraction, the only conservational Orang Utan Island in Peninsular Malaysia and the unique Eco Park with its educational walk-in enclosures, where you can experience nature with eco-friendly animals.
Care that has been abundantly given to the animals, provided by a staff of seven nurses, is lost on environmentalists who insist that this is hurting instead of helping the orangutans.
The owners of the 35-acre island say the goal of the facility is to return the animals back to their natural jungle habitat, but so far none have been put back into the wild.
The environmentalists take issue with the fact that the primates wear diapers, interact with tourists, and are raised with 24-hour care from a staff of humans.
The majorities of the visitors are excited to play with the animals and are oblivious of the criticism.
"I don't think it is wrong keeping them here. It is a practical solution to save the orangutans and educate our children," said 26-year-old Vikki Kendrick from Britain.
Orang Utan Island is located within the exotic, eco-friendly getaway of Bukit Merah Laketown Resort, a 7,000 acre freshwater lakeside haven in Semanggol, Perak. The Orang Utan Island itself, which was formerly known as Pulau Panjang, comprises a vast 35 acre area, 5 acres of which has been set aside as a research centre for these endangered primates.
