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Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

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Kuala Lumpur

Most of the travelers favorite travel destinations in Asia is Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian capital city is grownup as a world class city in recent years. Kuala Lumpur is one of the cleanest cities in Asia but it also offers plenty of great tourist attractions for travelers.

Kuala Lumpur Located in the center of Selangor state which spans 244 sq. kilometers, Kuala Lumpur is the combination of ultra-modern architecture and culture. It?s the fastest growing city in Malaysia in terms of Population as well economy. You can say Malaysia is the truly Asia.

Attractions

Merdeka Square Merdeka means Independence and this is the place on 31 August 1957 Malaysia got its Independent. There is a 100 meter flagpole rising from Merdeka Square is the tallest in the world. This is also venue of National Day Parade.

Chinatown Enjoying a central location in the heart of the city in Kuala Lumpur, D?Oriental Inn, Petaling Street in Kuala Lumpur, the city center of Malaysia in Peninsular Malaysia is located in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Malaysia?s very own China Town. China Town never sleeps and undoubtedly one of the most popular tourist spots in Malaysia. China Town Offers accommodation at the price you can afford and also it?s a well-known bargain hunter?s paradise.

Petronas Towers Twin Towers designed by Argentine-American architect C?sar Pelli. Construction was begins in 1992 and completed in 1998. The Petronas Twin Towers were the tallest buildings in the world until 2004. The Petronas Towers are designed to impress and encapsulate Malaysia’s emergence as South East Asia’s commercial and cultural centre

National Mosque (Masjid Negara) National Mosque was completed in 1965 and remains the largest mosque in South East Asia – the vast main prayer hall can accommodate up to 10,000 people. Its 18-point star-shaped dome represents the 13 states of Malaysia and five central Pillars of Islam. Visitors Entry is only permitted once prayers have been finished.

National Museum (Muzium Negara) it was built by the British and Selangor governments in 1898. During World War II, museum was destroyed. After Malaysia independence on 31 August 1957, the federal government decided to build the national museum again and National Museum opened for publicly in August 31.

National Park (Taman Negara) Taman Negara contains some of the oldest rainforest in the world and spans?thousands of square miles?of protected land. Taman Negara National Park was established in 1938/1939 as the King George V National Park. Park was renamed Taman Negara after independence.

Sunway Lagoon Theme Park If you like adventure and plan to visit with your kids then you should visit to the world famous Sunway lagoon theme park and you can?t decline it. The Sunway Lagoon is located on eighty acres and divided into three sections the Wild Wild West, World of Adventure and Waters of Africa.

Batu Caves The Batu Caves are located in Gombak just 13 kilometers north of the Malaysian capital and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the country. The Batu cave Temple is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, dedicated to Lord Murugan.

Gobi Desert

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Gobi

Gobi desert is one of the largest and greatest deserts in Asia. It stretches across Central Asia over large areas of northern and northwestern China, and southern Mongolia. The desert basins of the Gobi are surrounded by the Altai Mountains and the grasslands and steppes of Mongolia on the north, by the Hexi Corridor and Tibetan Plateau to the southwest and by the North China Plain to the southeast. Gobi spans approximately 1,295,000 km2 of area. Average temperatures in Gobi desert from ?40? in winter to +40?C in summer.

You have seen peculiar wildlife such as wild camels and horses, mountain sheep, wolves, desert bears, and the elusive snow leopard

Attraction:

Camel Tracking Mongolia camel riding trek is a unique adventure that you will experience nowhere else! Take a camel trekking tour in Mongolian Gobi desert and enjoy the adventure. Horse and camel riding is widely famous in Magnolia. Camels trekking are more comfortable than horse riding as they walk slowly and gently.

Bayanzag (Flaming Red Cliffs) is internationally famous for its fossilized dinosaur remains. Dinosaur nests and eggs were found here also whole fossilized skeletons.

Yoliin Am (Vulture’s Gorge) is a narrow valley located in the Zuun Saikhan Mountain range, with thick pieces of ice almost all year around hidden in its depths. Yoliin Am is home to rare animals such as the Argali (wild sheep) and Ibex as well as Vultures and other large birds

Trollstigen Road and Stigfossen Waterfall

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The Trollstigen Road

Trollstigen is one of the most dangerous roads in the world. Trollstigen was constructed by King Haakon VII and after 8 years of construction road was opened on July 31, 1936. Trollstigen (The Troll Ladder) is a mountain road in Rauma, Norway, part of Norwegian National Road 63 connecting Andalsnes in Rauma and Valldal in Norddal.

Attractions

Trollstigen (The Troll Ladder) is a mountain road in Rauma, Norway and it?s the part of Norwegian National Road 63 connecting ?ndalsnes in Rauma and Valldal in Norddal. A popular tourist attraction due to its design like eleven hairpin bends up a steep mountain side, the road up is narrow with many sharp bends, and although it has been widened in 2005, vehicles over 12.4 meters in length are prohibited from driving the road. At the top there is a large parking place which allows visitors to leave their cars and walk for about ten minutes to a viewing balcony which overlooks the road with its bends and the Stigfossen waterfall.
Stigfossen is the key attraction of the famous Trollstigen road Stigfossen is a beautiful waterfall which falls 320 meters down the mountain side. You can see this waterfall from various angles, and an especially interesting perspective is from the bridge.

Operational Timings:

Trollstigen is closed during the fall and winter months. A normal opening season stretches from the mid of May to October, but it?s depend upon the weather conditions.

Wild Wadi Waterpark-Dubai

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Dubai known for significant architecture and grand buildings, It has world Highest and finest hotel Burj Al Arab, the highest building is also ready now, some the world’s classic shopping malls, clubs and? Man made Palm shaped beaches, which have apartment build over it.Wild Wadi Waterpark is the World’s most advanced water theme park began in June 1997. An unforgettable adventure awaits you in the park. This water park was designed like an Arabian wadi (oasis) with characteristics from Arabian folklore and has rides and attractions, many of which interconnect. Once you enter the Wild Wadi water theme park, you will be given access to all the water rides, as well as the use of rubber rings, lifejackets and body boards. The water park has 90 lifeguards on duty, keeping you safe while you are having fun.

Attraction:

The Rides at Wild Wadi:

Jumeirah Sceirah – This ride is the tallest and fastest free-fall water slide outside of North America. Rising to 33 meters (108 feet) and thrusting riders up to 80 KMs per hour, make it a great experience for thrill-seekers.

Master Blaster – With 8 Master Blaster slides in Wild Wadi that are described as uphill water roller coasters, where riders can sit on either a single or double ring, which are propelled uphill by high-powered water jets.

Ring Rides – Wild Wadi Dubai contains 7 Ring Rides that are described as downhill gravity slides, where riders sit in either a single or double ring sliding down fast to the bottom of the slide.

Juha’s Journey
Juha’s Journey is a 360 metres long lazy river. Guests of all ages can enjoy this relaxing ride around a river with a gentle current. A rather pleasant break after riding the exciting Jumeirah Sceirah or one of the many uphill waterslides throughout the park.

Other Rides – The other rides in Wild Wadi Dubai, include Flow Riders,? Breaker’s Bay, Juha’s Dhow and Lagoon, Wadi Wash, and Flood River Flyer.

Operational Timings:

Park open throughout the year but timing are different.

January – February 11:00hrs 18:00hrs
March – May 11:00hrs 19:00hrs
June – August 11:00hrs 21:00hrs
September – October 11:00hrs 19:00hrs
November – December 11:00hrs 18:00hrs

Facts:

Sun & Water Safety Programme
Education can be fun. Honest. Just try our sun and water safety programs. Ideal for children between 4 and 12, the programs teaches them how to play it safe in a water park, while having a great time by applying 7 simple rules.?

Use sun block, sit in the shade, drink plenty of fluids, and avoid the hottest parts of the day. Have fun, but be careful in the sun.

Entry Fees:

The pricing of tickets at Wild Wadi Dubai are Dhs. 250 (US$ 68) . For individuals staying either at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel or Burj Al Arab, you will have free access to the Wild Wadi Water Park.

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Fiordland National Park-New Zealand

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Fiordland National Park was establised in 1952 and is the largest park in New Zealand, with an area of 12,500?km?, and a major part of the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. Fiordland is located on the south-west of the South Island of New Zealand .The Park is administered by the Department of Conservation and park. It is home to a myriad of?natural gems, including coastal fiords, majestic Fiordland lakes, Milford Sound, Milford Track, Lakes Manapouri, Te Anau, Monowai, Hauroko and Poteriteri.

Vegetation and Wildlife

The wildlife in this area includes dolphins, seals and birds. Introduced species include mice, rats, hare and deer. Among the birds are the Kakapo, the only flightless parrot in the world. Also there is the kiwi, which is native to New Zealand. The Park is heavily forested with nothofagus trees, a large variety of understory shrubs and ferns being present; examples of the forest floor vegetation include Crown Fern, Blechnum discolor

Highlights:

Ice has carved islands from the mainland, leaving two large uninhabited offshore islands, Secretary Island and Resolution Island. Several large lakes lie within the park’s boundaries, notably Lake Te Anau, Lake Manapouri, Lake Monowai, Lake Hauroko, and Lake Poteriteri. The Sutherland Falls, to the southwest of Milford Sound on the Milford Track, are among the world’s highest waterfalls.

Activities:

Fiordland is world-renowned as an outstanding outdoor activity heaven, for trout fishing, hiking, camping, kayaking, boating, sailing, and diving.The park is a popular destination for alpine climbers and especially for trampers, with the Milford, Kepler, Hollyford and Routeburn Tracks all in or close to the park.

Magnificent Milford Sound
Described by Rudyard Kipling as the ?Eighth Wonder of the World? Milford Sound is always spectacular. Feel the mist of the waterfalls, look for seals on the rocks and marvel at the steep sides of the fiord.

The deepest fiord
At 421 meters, Doubtful Sound is the deepest of New Zealand?s fiords. It?s a haven for nature, with resident bottlenose dolphins, fur seals and penguins. Kayak tours and eco-cruises reveal the mysteries of the fiord.

Wonderful walks
Three of New Zealand?s ?great walks? are found in Fiordland – the Routeburn, Milford and Kepler tracks. For those with less time, a range of short walks lets you dip into the wilderness for a few hours.

Helicopter hunting

Helicopter hunting is also very famous in the Park. Park authority allow to visitors for hunting.

Accommodation

There is a range of accommodation options in the park and around the park.There are more than 50 hikers’ huts in the park. ‘Great Walks’ huts are found on the Milford, Kepler and Routeburn tracks, and these provide a higher-than-usual level of comfort. More basic huts are available on the other tracks.