Pulau Payar, Langkawi

Recently, we could leave to Langkawi for a few days. After nearly three years did not go there, this trip is anticipated. Before we get there by boat at Kuala Perlis, this time we take the Air Asia flight aje. Save time and save money! Most important, the body does not get too tired. Iyelah, travel time is 45 minutes.

For this trip, we chose a holiday that little bit different. Not for shopping, but we prefer to rest Limit and most importantly, stop to Pulau Payar. Heard beautiful island rich in marine life. Have you been to the island? If not, follow our experience during the holiday on the island. After this how you like to go there.


Prior to that, let us know in advance my island. Pulau Payar is one of the islands included in the list of 99 islands scattered around the island of Langkawi. Distance is about 30 kilometers from the island of Langkawi. The island is not inhabited by anyone except employees of the Department of Navy duty. Fishing activities are prohibited on the island because it has been gazetted as a national marine park.

The much anticipated day arrived, we set off to Pulau Payar the ferry jetty in Kuah Langkawi Coral. Fear of sea sickness? Do not worry, the ferry is very comfortable and you can sleep only if the fear of sea sickness. Travel from Kuah Jetty to Pulau Payar takes about an hour.

As soon as the ferry approached the island of Payar, we remain focused on the views of the beach is simply beautiful. Sands that whiten and lautnya that turn blue like a stream on the island to celebrate the coming of our increasingly popular among tourists this.

Playing with colorful fish
Apart from scuba diving, the most popular activities on the island are snorkeling. We do not miss the opportunity to do this activity. Want to scuba dive, we have no license. Once in the water, a fish continue to swarm. We have all the more, continue to take this opportunity to extend a piece of bread to the fish and managed to 'pose' again. As is too fun and exciting with 'response' is received, without wasting time we continue to dive into the water for snorkeling.

Very exciting! That is what can we say about the world under the water on the island. Marine life here is so beautiful and colorful. Not only that, we were enthralled with the beauty of the coral reefs of various species. Occasionally seen 'Nemo' running the blend into writing. For a while, we can forget all the problems being faced.

Although careless spy on the fish and coral reefs, colorful, we do not miss the opportunity to participate in activities' baby shark feeding. These activities are carried out on the beach near the jetty. A very interesting experience and lost if only to escape.

Day at Pulau Payar, sweet enough memory left in memory. Have not even stepped foot left the island, at heart we have terdetik return visit to the island. Fun and satisfying experience, difficult words pronounced.

Travel Notes
There are two ferry services to Langkawi to Pulau Payar the Coral and Coral Island. However, for the comfort of a good service, we recommend you to take package provided by Langkawi Coral. Although relatively expensive price pakejnya of RM220 to RM140 for adults and children, but it was worth it.

Langkawi Coral provides a special platform in the middle of the sea to facilitate your snorkeling or scuba diving. Great pains not to swim to sea. In addition it also provides a meal a buffet lunch, boat service to the coastal and most importantly, it provides clean water to cleanse your body.

For more information about the package to Pulau Payar, you can contact the Langkawi Coral at 04 – 9669140.

10 attractions in Melaka

State of Malacca, which at the first 15th century is a most important ports in Asia, still remain outstanding in its history up to this day. Remnants of colonialism have brought good fortune to the state. Coupled with the diversity of race and ancestry, including Baba Nyonya and Portuguese, Melaka, which is 124km from Kuala Lumpur and 225km from Johor Bahru, a tourist destination is unique and interesting.

Cave lists 10 points to the direction in this country Hang Tuah.

1. Hill Saint Paul (River City) - View of the Straits of Malacca
Hill was put "Our Lady of the Hill", a St. Paul church, built in 1521 at the peak. Portuguese chapel overlooking the beautiful and busy Straits of Malacca has been abandoned by the Portuguese colonialists and who live now only fragments of buildings without a roof. Several square blocks of large striped tie in the wall of this historic building and there is a wishing well for the visitors 'remove' wishes with the coin. Do not forget to take pictures with the statue of Saint Paul the crippled hand as fragmentation bombs hit!

2. Fortress A 'Famosa - Relics Portuguese conquest
A'Famosa is a landmark of Melaka. The fort built by the Portuguese government in 1511 was supposed to prevent immune attack opponents who came from the sea. However, this fortress was destroyed in the attack bertalu-rope from the Netherlands, but the front of the fort still stands strong to this day. A'Famosa fort built of red stone blocks are not similar in size and in front of the fort, there are guns steel sword that visitors sakan picture.

3. Building Stadthuys - Dutch red square

Stadhuy building known as the red building by the local population. Built in 1650, this building is the official home of the Dutch Governor and his deputy. In and around buildings Stadthuys called Dutch Square Church Christ Church, there are over 250 years, pond fountains and a water mills, as often seen in The Netherlands. Stadthuys building now houses Museum of History, Arts Ethnografi and tourists to visit.

4. Little India - Feel Bollywood

Little India of Melaka is located at Jalan Bendahara Stadthuys near the building. Available along shops that sell assorted goods to the Indians of the Bollywood-style dress-like colorful, Indian cooking ingredients, spices, women's jewelry accessories, goods Hindu prayers and kind again. I wait to draw hands with henna or mendhi, get a henna cone that has been mixed with only the price of RM2.50. Exquisite earrings are beautiful and affordable can be purchased here.

5. Jonker Street - Baba Nyonya and Antique Items

Antique fans and those who wish to pursue the life of Baba and Nyonya descendants can not not go to Jonker Street. To feel the excitement Jonker Street, came on Saturday night and weekend as there is a very lively night market. Here there are also hotels Baba and Nyonya concept of life that can be tested and popular foods as seed Baba and Nyonya Chicken Pong tea, Itek Tim and Nyonya Laksa is not dilupa. Need to know to buy antiques bargain and do not forget to ask about its history.

6. Melaka Sultanate Palace - Let Look Old Palace

Istana Melaka was noted for a once stood before the fire chewed on fire in 1460. In the 1980s, the government of Malacca has set up a replica of the Melaka Sultanate Palace can be visited by all the people with affordable ticket payment. The palace was also known as the Cultural Museum of Malacca that demonstrate the uniqueness of Malay palace built one hundred percent of the wood and reinforced with nails sendinya without berpaku.

7. Dataran Pahlawan - Eat, Eat, Ole-Ole and Macam-Macam

Town Square is the new Bock developed by the government of Malacca. At the top selling souvenirs and centralized place in this building is the shopping center that houses a popular brand-name stores. Across the street is another old shopping center is still popular Mahkota Parade. If at the end of the week will take in both crowded this mall.

8. Take Becak - Ronda Malacca Full size

If I get to the Lower Town does not take a trishaw, of course void your visit to Malacca. Cycle rickshaw in Malacca beautifully decorated with flowers and love to hear if the music, pick the rider who had no great speaker. Prices rose trishaw not cheap, around RM10 from the front of A Famosa to Dutch Square, but for the experience, worth the money! According to the trishaw pullers, the most distant destination is he ever going to Tanjung Kling and Air Keroh. Away! At least a hundred dollars fare and trishaw pullers are not able to work a week because of sore feet.

9. Air Keroh - Meriah Park Visit

Air Keroh is another destination other than Bandar Hilir in Malacca is famous enough. Kind in Air Keroh, including Taman Mini Malaysia and Taman Mini Asean. Lucky if possible encounters with Noraniza Idris as the director of the gardens. In addition, the Air Keroh Melaka Zoo is also well known, Snake, Butterfly Park and Forest Recreation.

10. Eating Fish Bake Umbai

Finally, if I do not miss the opportunity to Malacca to eat fish at Umbai Melaka. Here, the fish eat the nasi lemak, fishing style! Many stalls are available in the field of fish Umbai to all selected customers and provides fresh seafood to burn!