9:40AM Back to Hop on - Hop Off Bus again. The ticket we bought yesterday valid 24 hours till 2:20pm this afternoon. The bus travel on the road smoothly with no heavy traffic jam.
10:00AM We hop off at Istana Negara (National Palace)
Istana Negara (National Palace)
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| Istana Negara (National Palace) |
This old Istana Negara (old National Palace) had been the residence of 13 Yang di-Pertuan Agongs since independence in 1957.
The old palace is owned by the government who preserved the main building of this old Istana Negara as a national heritage and opened to visitors with its original features and furnishings maintained.
The Istana Negara was officially handed over to the Government on Feb 21, 2011.
Istana Negara, literally translates to National Palace is the official residence His Majesty, the Yang-di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, or supreme King of Malaysia.
This old palace located on Bukit Petaling overlooking the Klang River, was used to be a mansion by a local Chinese millionaire, Chan Wing. He built it in 1928 as a residence for himself and his family away from the busy city area of Kuala Lumpur.
In 1942,, during the Japanese Occupation, the mansion was used as the residence of the Japanese Governor. After the surrender of the Japanese in 1945, the British used the mansion as the military office before it was renovated to become the residence of the Sultan of Selangor in 1950.
After independent in 1957, the mansion was sold to the federal government to be used as the official resident of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong until today.
Favorite tourists’ spot includes the main entrance which resembles an arch with two guard posts shelter hosting two members of the cavalry in their full dress uniform similar to that of Buckingham Palace, the official residence of Queen Elizebath in London.
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| Eye on Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR 2007 |
It was around mid day when HOP ON HOP OFF bus arrived Titiwangsa Lake Garden. We got down and went to the Eye on Malaysia. This wheel is modeled after London Eye, and is the tallest (60m structure) observation wheel in South East Asia.
The Wheel open at 10:00 am . By the time we arrived at 12:00 noon, there were may people but not crowded. Every one lined up for the tickets. Because not many visitors, we have a whole cab for our family of 4. The view from the top was great even though the sky was overcast.
The Wheel open at 10:00 am . By the time we arrived at 12:00 noon, there were may people but not crowded. Every one lined up for the tickets. Because not many visitors, we have a whole cab for our family of 4. The view from the top was great even though the sky was overcast.
The loading however was pretty
quick since they are able to load up to 8 persons into each of the 3 cabs
simultaneously.
This viewing wheel consists of 42 fully air-conditioned gondolas, 39 of which have the capacity to carry a eight passengers. Tickets are available for RM 15 Adult and RM 8 Child. Launched in January 2007 as part of the Visit Malaysia Year 2007 celebrations.
Ticket Prices :
The rate for a ride is Rm. 15 Adult and Rm. 8 for child.
Xing is form 1 this year, was considered as adult. So our family of 4 was counted as 3 adults and 1 child and that is RM 45 + 8 total Rm53.00
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Around 1:00pm the ride ended and as we walked toward to bus stop to wait for the next HOP ON bus. it came at the right moment.
The journey back to our hotel in China Town is a slow and time consuming on the busy road of KL City. The weather was also no fine. As you can see the above and below photos, the sky was gray. KL lost much of her colour and beauty under a moody gray shy.
It took us more than an hour on the tour bus to travel from Eye On Malaysia to Times Square because of traffic jam. By 2:20pm we saw this tall and magnificent building of Times Squares (photo below)
The HOP ON Stop number 6 is just beside this Time Square and the bus stopped for several minutes here. Half of the passengers got down here. We did not visit this largest shopping mall in Malaysia as we have a tight schedule. We leave this mall for explore the next time we come to KL.
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| 13:47 At Jalan Binjai there was a film crews making a TV or film
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| Berjaya Times Square
Berjaya Times Square is the largest
shopping mall in Malaysia with 3,450,000 square feet providing more than
700 shops. This huge building housing the biggest Borders Bookstore,
Metrojaya Department Store, Cold Storage Supermarket, Ampang Superbowl
and the largest IMAX Theatre in South East Asia.
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| Petaling Street (China Town) |
3:00 PM We are back to hotel room from Eye On Malaysia using HOP-ON HOP OFF BUS. Tonight we will go to Mid Valley Mega Mall. For now we have some time to shop around in Petaling Street.
Petaling Street is the China Town of Kuala Lumpur. People of all races and tourists flocking to this area from afternoon till late night. Visitors travelling on buses and taxis around Kuala Lumpur are bound to pass by this busy street, and thereby, a glimpse of Petaling Street.
We left the 2 children in the hotel room for them to catch up with some sleep after a tiring day. Kids will be swept up by the massive crowd of shoppers perusing each stall in the narrow street. Here is not an atmosphere for me but enjoy being dazzled by the array of items on sale, as well as feasting on the delightful local food served.
Bask in its atmosphere of noise and colours, enjoy the culinary delights on offer, and shop for amazing things. This is the cultural experience of Kuala Lumpur Chinatown.
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We went to Mid Valley for dinner. By the time we reach there and found a comfortable to sit down for dinner it was 8:30 pm. In the FOOD JUNCTION stall no: 4 the HOUSE OF NOODLE I ordered a bowl of hot Kuey Teow Soup. Rm 5.57 (Including 5% Govt. Tax)
Fairies in Mid Valley Megamall gave us the most happy moment of this Kuala Lumpur trip. Before we came we have no idea of Mid Valley has Fairies to entertain children during this Christmas festive season.
We were surprised when bump into these fairies walking around and dancing at Mid Valley Mega mall. We discovered a magical scene at the centre court surrounded with hundreds of people. Many of them are tourist from China, India and Arabic countries.
Mid Valley Megamall is famous for exquisite Christmas decor. Each year in Midvalley Megamall the Christmas decorations are elegant and creatively done. Theme for this year of 2007 is Magical Fairies - an inspiration from William Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream.
Themed Fairy Whispers at Mid Valley Megamall - the mall has been transformed into a mystical forest where fairies dwell. A magical setting with wild flowers, fairy dolls, and wild fruits and berries and butterflies.
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Whispers “Our Christmas theme, Fairy Whispers, was inspired by the famous book by William Shakespeare, Midsummer Night’s Dream” |
Fairy Whispers
“Our Christmas theme, Fairy Whispers, was inspired by the famous book by William Shakespeare, Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Kung Suan Ai
Director of advertising of Mid Valley Megamall
2007
“We created an enchanted forest where fairies roam this magical world of the unknown. When you enter the Centre Court, you will be amazed by the landscape of wild beauty, with glowing fairy lights, dainty ornaments and wild flower garlands,”
“Best Decorated Mall Contest” for Christmas 2007
I am glade we were in the megamall during the trip to see the Christmas decoration, that later won the best title in “Best Decorated Mall Contest” for Christmas 2007.
The Christmas decorations are elegant and creatively done. The theme for 2007 is Magical Fairies. Mid Valley Megamall bagged the first prize in the “Best Decorated Mall Contest” for Christmas 2007.
The contest, themed “Christmas Magic” was organized by Tourism Malaysia in conjunction with the Malaysia Year-End Sale 2007.
Mid Valley Megamall took home the grand prize of RM10,000 cash, a trophy and certificate presented by Shopping Malaysia Secretariat general manager Rosly Selamat.
Mid Valley Megamall, the exquisite Christmas decor for which the complex is famous, has brought in fairies to entertain children during the festive season.
Themed Fairy Whispers at Mid Valley Megamall - the mall has been literally transformed into a mystical forest where fairies dwell.
“This year we decided to seek inspiration from William Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream. In line with our theme, we have created this magical setting with wild flowers, fairy dolls, and wild fruits and berries and butterflies for the decor,” Catherine Lim. megamall's assistant public relations manager.
Magical is not the word to describe the scene at the centre court, mesmerizing is more like it.
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| Christmas Magical Fairies in Mid Valley Megamall |
The children are mesmerized by the enchanted forest. Both young and old were squealing with delight, taking snapshots of the forest and many, especially the little ones, were seen reaching out to touch the fairy creatures lurking inside the trees.
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