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Educational things to do at Selangor

Educational Things To Do @ Selangor, Malaysia

Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป recently had a great ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป educational 2๏ธโƒฃD1๏ธโƒฃN farmiliarisation trip at Selangor, Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ with some of the school teachers, educational professionals & travel industry professionals

This trip was well organised by ๐Ÿ”† Matahari Holiday Sdn Bhd & being supported by Tourism Selangor & Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association (MITA)

๐Ÿ”† Matahari Holiday Sdn Bhd actually started as an educational tour agent since its establishment in 2003 with its licensed KPK/LN: 4925. It’s specializing in school outings & tours covering interesting places, sightseeing destinations with informative & educational values

In this blog post, she will share about the educational things to do, places & foods she has enjoyed & gained great ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป learning from this trip ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜

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Educational Things To Do

Anjung Spotter Sepang ๐Ÿ›ซ๐Ÿ›ฌ

Before some learning itinerary of this trip, it’s good ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป to enjoy some photos/ videos capturing, this is an outdoor deck providing an incredible experience for its visitor especially young children to creating memories or for an avid fan of the airplane to get a closer look at the airplanes โœˆ๏ธ

All will sure enjoy taking pictures or videos ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“น with the departing or landing airplane at the airport ๐Ÿ›ฌ๐Ÿ›ซ Of course SiennyLovesDrawing too, check out her happy TikTok clip captured & more photos via ๐Ÿ“ธ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/matahariholiday/posts/10224476905527522

๐Ÿ†“ admission

Tips๐Ÿ“Œ: Suggest to Google 1๏ธโƒฃst on the flight departing & landing schedule on the day to plan your visit timing there for ๐Ÿ›ซ๐Ÿ›ฌ๐Ÿ“ธ beautiful OOTDs with the airplanes โ˜บ๏ธ๐Ÿ’•

Address๐Ÿ“: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HD7aTgNJ6tjUjGze7
Website๐ŸŒ: https://www.malaysiaairports.com.my/media-centre/news/malaysias-first-outdoor-plane-observation-deck-opens-kl-international-airport
FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=612492179225630&__tn__=C-R

D’Rebung Bamboo ๐ŸŽGarden

This beautiful bamboo ๐ŸŽ garden is located in the Kampung Hulu Chuchoh, Banghuris Homestay within a restaurant well known for its Nasi Ambeng ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

This was SiennyLovesDrawing’s 2๏ธโƒฃnd visit here, it has improved a lot from her 1๏ธโƒฃst visit in July 2020 during her Banghuris Homestay ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป great experience, do read more via ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2020/07/28/malaysia-traditional-village-staycation-banghuris-homestay/

So happy ๐Ÿ˜ to note that now the bamboo๐ŸŽgarden is well managed as a lovely OOTDs space for photos & videos, as well as a cosy dining environment. There are plenty of colourful umbrellas โ›ฑ๏ธโ˜” within the garden to add fun for your OOTDs capturing ya ๐Ÿ˜

SiennyLovesDrawing had great ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป fun in this bamboo ๐ŸŽ garden, do check out her TikTok clip ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜

It’s a good place to introduce bamboo๐ŸŽplants to the younger generation, to appreciate green nature ๐Ÿ’š & village life comparatively to city living, as well as highlighting the great ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป efforts behind in taking care a beautiful bamboo๐ŸŽgarden

Ohh ya..Must try the traditional dish ~ Nasi Ambeng serves here, so tasty yummy ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป to enjoy. While enjoying this dish, do instill the sharing principle of Nasi Ambeng to the younger generation. Do check out her IG album of tasting Nasi Ambeng in July 2020 via ๐Ÿ“ธ๐ŸŒ https://www.instagram.com/p/CEhLVx_AtGq/

Address๐Ÿ“: https://g.page/Banghuris_DRebung
Website ๐ŸŒ: https://mylink.la/drebung

My Nature Leisure Farm

SiennyLovesDrawing has witnessed the launch ceremony of this educational trip hosted here by the officials of Tourism Selangor, MITA & ๐Ÿ”† Matahari Holiday Sdm Bhd. More photos via ๐Ÿ“ธ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/1153653746/posts/pfbid02viqcdunYgZHZuYkupnxyiSZJpsbABwcBvoEAmHdXX7bNhVQN2utjb9a8jzcm1Gmfl/

During the launch, Tourism Selangor board has shared that apart from the well known dragon fruits plantations in Sepang, there will be a pineapple ๐Ÿ tourism products coming up next to promoting local grown fruits while #cuticutimalaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ, now in progress of planning & preparation

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MITA President & Deputy Chairman both shared that tourism industry in Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ is in the midst of resuming back & emphasise more on value added tourism packages as compared to prior pandemic. So educational trip is a good start to bring values to the education professionals as well as to the younger generation to learn more in depths about own home country as well as learning ๐Ÿ†• skills, outside from classroom syllabus

This farm is a cabin lodging farm resort inspired from white cottages in the English countryside. It’s offering spaces for family outings, corporate & private event hosting in a small scale with a travel ๐Ÿ†• norms. Food catering & tour arrangements to nearby attractions are available upon prior booking

Yes โœ…, this farm resort is build with a vision to bringing its guests to living in nature surrounding ๐Ÿ’š

Address๐Ÿ“: https://g.co/kgs/878mbD
Website ๐ŸŒ: http://mynature.com.my/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/mynatureleisurefarm/

Sepang Corner Healthy Fruit & Florist

Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ Sepang is well known for its dragon fruits plantations, in fact the biggest dragon fruits plantations in Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ , you can easily spot the cactus alike dragon fruits plants almost everywhere here ๐Ÿคฉ

This education trip has involved its participants to learn & DIY own bottle of Pitaya Enzyme here, precious learning time gained & at the same time to instill healthy living tips, bravo ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Hmm…Before joining, SiennyLovesDrawing was curious ๐Ÿค”โ“โ‰๏ธ

  • What’s the ratio/ portionโ“
  • Fermentation in room temperatureโ“
  • Need to stir it? If yes, for how many daysโ“
  • What’s the nutrition of Pitaya enzymeโ“
  • How to keep the Pitaya enzymeโ“

Guess whatโ“โ‰๏ธ

The secret ingredients & tools are simple, just the dragon fruits, lemon & brown sugar, knife ๐Ÿ”ช & glass bottle. The instructor has shared that must use glass bottle for Pitaya Enzyme DIY making, else it will fail…So, do remember ya

The DIY pitaya enzyme steps also easy to follow from the instructor’s guidance,

  1. Wash hand & fruits, then clean & slice the fruits with knife ๐Ÿ”ช
  2. Put in all the ingredients layer by layer in the glass bottle
  3. Once full, close the lid & store the glass bottle in a cool & dry place. No need to place in fridge yet
  4. Do shake the bottle gently everyday to get the brown sugar to coat the fruits nicely
  5. The pitaya enzyme should be ready in approximately 3๏ธโƒฃ weeks
  6. However, once opening the lid for consumption, do place the enzyme in fridge. The ๐Ÿ†’ temperature will slow down the fermentation process & delay the enzyme from turning into vinegar

Do check out SiennyLovesDrawing’s happy DIY pitaya enzyme TikTok clip captured & more photos via ๐Ÿ“ธ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/100004950135932/posts/1779598448881809/

Pitaya enzyme is good ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป for daily consumption & recommended to consume once a day before meal. Some of the health benefits are,

  • Relieving constipation
  • Detoxification
  • Brightening skin & removing freckles
  • Beauty & anti-aging
  • Improve sleep ๐Ÿ˜ด quality
  • Helping on weight loss
  • Lowering blood sugar
  • Purifying blood & breaking down fat
  • Anti ๐Ÿ†“ radicals
  • Removing heavy metal poisoning

After the DIY session, every participants were so happy ๐Ÿ˜ to bring home their own DIY pitaya enzyme. Some happily shopping for more fresh dragon fruits too ๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ›๏ธ

Hmm…A dragon fruit a day, keep the doctor away ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜

Address๐Ÿ“: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hcCQY1iLR1xYzcz46
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Local-business/Sepang-Corner-Healthy-Fruits-And-Florist-162821347118695/

Gano Mushroom Farm

Do you enjoy eating mushrooms ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ„โ“โ‰๏ธ If so, do you ever wonder how to grow mushrooms ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„โ“โ‰๏ธ

SiennyLovesDrawing has learnt so much more about growing mushrooms from this farm visit, it’s so so happy ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜ to see the mushrooms grow healthily while visiting this farm

Do check out her happy visit & learning about mushrooms ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„ cultivation TikTok clip captured, she gets to learn the process from substrate preparation, bagging of saw dust, capping the saw dust bag, sterilization, inoculation, incubation, watering & harvesting the mushrooms. Then, the mushrooms will transport to the markets, supermarkets & hypermarkets whereby we always shopping ๐Ÿ›๏ธ to cooking & tasting at home ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

More photos via ๐Ÿ“ธ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/siennyyong/posts/1776964029145251

If your kids love mushrooms ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„ in their meals, it’s good to join this educational trip to get them to learn more about what they love to eat, not just that, you can also buy a substrate bag & grow the mushrooms with your kids at home ๐Ÿก too, isn’t it amazing fun family bonding activity to enjoyโ“โ‰๏ธ

Address๐Ÿ“: https://maps.app.goo.gl/r5whuAHgRYSdtVGE6
Website ๐ŸŒ: http://www.ganofarm.com/

Farm In The City

This is a great ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป petting zoo in Malaysian themed village, farm & fruit orchard setting with its natural plants & wildlife for kids to touching & feeding the animals, enjoying pony rides, catching longkang fishes etc., a fun learning & out of ordinary classroom syllabus about farm & animal life as well as wildlife conservation & preservation

Hmm…Don’t you recall your childhood memories of catching longkang fishes & bring home as pet fish ๐Ÿ ๐ŸŸโ“โ‰๏ธ๐Ÿคซ๐Ÿ˜† Sienny did & got scolded by her mama, but but still managed to keep the longkang fish as pet because of her late papa great ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป help to “pujuk” her mama to agree ๐Ÿ’ฏ yeahโ€ผ๏ธ

Absolutely educational for the kids to enjoy spending time with farm environment & having fun running, chasing, petting & feeding the animals

Yes โœ…, chasing the small animals within the farm here is possible as the visitors are all able to watch the small animals roam freely in the open compounds & nature settings within this farm without being restrained in cages. Just that don’t ever bully or harm any of these cute small animals ya ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

SiennyLovesDrawing was touch to observe the happy young visitors actually enjoyed themselves interacting with the small animals. Herself also had great ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป fun like a big kid too while noticed the big 41 years old giant tortoise ๐Ÿข crawling freely, fed it with water spinach, fed Alpaca, chased ducklings ๐Ÿฆ†, lol ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ˜† Check out her happy big kid @ Farm In The City TikTok clip, don’t laugh too loud ya ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜‚

There are eating space ๐Ÿฝ within the farm if you would like to enjoy a meal, take a break then to continue to spend more time in the farm. More photos via ๏ฟผ๏ฟผ๐Ÿ“ธ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/100004950135932/posts/1779599952214992/

Address๐Ÿ“: https://maps.app.goo.gl/M1F2XZWXJNzi6XhF7
Website ๐ŸŒ: https://www.farminthecity.my/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/FarmInTheCityMalaysia/

ProArt Wood Art Gallery

Traditionally, we all acknowledged that the handmade wood craving is precious art skills, however slightly time consuming to produce a piece of wood craft. In fact, higher in price too

Now, with laser wood engraving & cutting technology as what ProArt is professionally expertise, it can precisely & produce in mass production the wood crafts

It offers educational workshop benefits of gaining practical, interesting, mind stimulating & creative thinking for the kids to enjoy this unique DIY wood crafting & handmade learning here

Do check out her happy DIY Cuckoo Clock TikTok clip captured & more exciting photos via ๐Ÿ“ธ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/siennyyong/posts/1776442892530698

It’s actually very suitable to support the Reka Bentuk Dan Teknologi (RBT) program as introduced by the Malaysia Education Ministry ie. the Bahagian Pembangunan Kurikulum Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia

Address๐Ÿ“: https://maps.app.goo.gl/z2siG97TURD4VeTZ8
Website๐ŸŒ: http://www.proartcraft.com.my/

Smart Junior Chef

When she stepped in, it’s a clean cosy kitchen space to learn baking & cooking here, especially for kids. Yes โœ…, can enrol your kids ๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿป๐Ÿง’๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿป to enjoy fun & educational hands on baking or cooking experiences here with Chef Ong

Guess whatโ“โ‰๏ธ

Her little niece loves her DIY cookies ๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿช๐Ÿช baked from the workshop here & requested to bring her to attend baking class, yeahโ€ผ๏ธ Gonna check out with Matahari Holiday to plan & fulfill her little niece request. Yes โœ…, #proudaunt responsibility ๐Ÿ˜†

Yes, now every kid can cook & bake ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿณ๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿณ

Even adults also loving this DIY cookies workshop, absolutely enjoyable fun DIY cookies TikTok clip captured & more happy baking photos via ๐Ÿ“ธ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/siennyyong/posts/1776792912495696

Address๐Ÿ“: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3jRtM6KZPJdmiUgJ9
Website ๐ŸŒ: https://smartjuniorchef.com/

What to Eat

Seafood @ Restoran Asam Batu Laut

As the restaurant name, it’s in Batu Laut fishing village & well known for its Asam dish. So, do order to enjoy the Asam fish ๐ŸŸ served here, SiennyLovesDrawing loves this dish ya ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Do hold your saliva ๐Ÿคค while watching this TikTok clip captured

Personally, love the dining environment here, yes โœ…, a beautiful mangrove scenery for OOTDs either before or after seafood dining here. Hmm…It was raining ๐ŸŒง๏ธโ˜” when she was there, else that evening she supposed can enjoy a beautiful sunset ๐ŸŒ„๐ŸŒ…๐ŸŒ‡ view from this restaurant

Absolutely a yummy fresh tasty seafood meal here, a happy satisfied tummy ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Address๐Ÿ“: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iy3ZTCMUubxpPpN6A
Contact no.๐Ÿ“ฑ: +6019-3844362, +6019-2669953
FB๐ŸŒ: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=459510660748004&_ft_=top_level_post_id.1688380644709969%3Atl_objid.1688380644709969%3Athid.1647018412179526&__tn__=C

Where to Stay

Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Putrajaya

After a tiring day, really enjoyed a comfy night rest in a twin sharing Junior Suite at this hotel. It’s with ๐Ÿ†“ wifi in room, hot shower, mini bar, 40-inch LED TV, a comfortable sleeper sofa, iron with iron board & hair dryer ready in room for usage

Guess whatโ“โ‰๏ธ

This hotel offers 24hours room service OR the 24-hour Grab & Go option. Room comes with ๐Ÿ†“ breakfast at its RBG Bar & Grill

If you’re flying, do consider to stay in this contemporary hotel room which approximately 30mins drive from KLIA โœˆ๏ธ

Do check out her comfy hotel staycation TikTok clip captured ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ

Address๐Ÿ“: https://maps.app.goo.gl/S4vdCVptzSXphAr76
Website ๐ŸŒ: https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/park-inn-putrajaya
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Highly recommended for all educational professionals or even parents/ families to consider to organize this kind of education trip during weekends or school holidays for the kids to travel, be with nature, animals & at the same time learning some DIY skills outside the classroom

After this, SiennyLovesDrawing will be considering to bring along her little niece to participate more of this kind of beneficial education trips for her healthy growing up & outside classroom learning

Her little niece loves her baked DIY cookies & requested to bring her to learn baking the cookies in the future

If you’re into this kind of education trip, do connect with Ms Michelle Cheong of Matahari Holiday Sdn Bhd, so she can plan & customise your trip itinerary as per your educational needs based on her expertise & experiences gained in tourism industry & specializing in educational tours since establishment

Website: https://www.matahariholiday.com/student-tour

FB: https://www.facebook.com/Matahari-Holiday-%E5%A4%AA%E9%98%B3%E5%81%87%E6%9C%9F-171018766295365/ & https://www.facebook.com/matahariholiday/

Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ #AnywherewithGL ~ SiennyLoves Drawing loves her ๐Ÿ†• travel companion with Gaston Luga waterproof backpack ๐ŸŽ’during this trip ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พย  #sharingiscaring to all #travelbackpack lovers โค๏ธ๐ŸŽ’๐Ÿ’• ~ 15%OFF code “SLD15OFF” & a ๐Ÿ†“ tote bag by purchase every #GastonLuga #backpack or bundle via ๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐ŸŒย  https://gastonluga.com/my/backpacks

A comfy shoe is recommended for travelling, siennyLovesDrawing has opted for๐Ÿ‘Ÿ #LuccaVudorSG ~ Absolutely comfy leather sneakers ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ for this whole education trip at Selangor , loving it ๐Ÿ’•โค๏ธ, ๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐ŸŒ https://luccavudor.com/product/fantasia-a888-5a-blue-pink/

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Rail travel and extreme sports at Gua Musang Kelantan

Rail Tourism to Gua Musang Of Kelantan, Malaysia ยท Things To Do & Day by Day Itinerary

Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ SiennyLovesDrawing’s ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป travel wish comes trueโ€ผ๏ธ Yes โœ…, she always wishes to do train travel ๐Ÿš‚ within Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ since Post-Covid with the state borders & international borders reopened @ Malaysia ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

In this blog post, she will share her own travel experiences & observations about COVID19 travel ๐Ÿ†• norms, places & the foods she enjoys during recent rail tourism to Gua Musang, Kelantan ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜

Travel Preparation & Checklist

  • Identification card (I/C) for local Malaysian ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ OR international passport ๐Ÿ›‚ for foreigners ๐Ÿ™…๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ, must ensure at least 6๏ธโƒฃ months validity ya ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
  • Digital Certificate of Vaccination ๐Ÿ’‰ ~ Personally she suggests to screenshot & keep a copy offline in all your devices ๐Ÿ“ฒ to avoid no network OR connectivity issues while travelling to roads less traveled or rural areas then๐Ÿงณ
  • Wef. 1 Dec 2021, COVID-19 RT-PCR or RTK-Ag swab test prior to travel is no longer required, EXCEPT FOR partially vaccinated & not vaccinated prior to entering the state of Kelantan
  • Wef. 1 May 2022, COVID-19 travel insurance is no longer required, however this trip involved extreme sport, travel insurance is advisable
  • Wef. 1 May 2022, MySejahtera Check-ins are no longer required, personally she still will check in whenever she spotted the QR code to record her own journeys

SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป is fully vaccinated โœ…๐Ÿ’‰, including booster vaccine, she still performed self test prior & after her trips. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป for all fully vaccinated travelers whether travelling to/from domestics or international to be PCR tested before & after travel trips for the peace of mind of own safety & the safety of others #kitajagakita

Things To Do & Trip Itinerary @ Gua Musang ๐Ÿž๏ธ

Gua Musang is a railway ๐Ÿš‚ town

Gua Musang ๐Ÿž๏ธ is surrounded by limestone hills & caves, which can provide entertainment for cavers, rock climbers & extreme sports lovers, moreover with Muse Eco Park opening now, do read on this long blog story here to check out her extreme sports experience gained ya ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜ƒ

In the past, trains ๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿš‚ were the only means of transport to this town. This train journey provides a glimpse of village life in the jungle ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒณ hinterland. This is a jungle railway ๐Ÿš‚๐ŸŒณ not to be missed which runs from the junction at Gemas northwards to Kota Bharu & Tumpat. The green ๐Ÿ’š scenery starts from Jerantut station onwards as shared by the on train expert, Mr Kelvin Khew ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Gua Musang KTM train station is distinguished by the natural splendor that surrounds it as it’s situated at the foot of the hill โ›ฐ๏ธ Yes โœ…, once the train ๐Ÿš‚ arrived at Gua Musang train station, you will be welcome by the beautiful desolate slope of rocks with deceiving stone stairs that rise to 105m ๐Ÿ˜ You will sure enjoy beautiful OOTD moments at this train station ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿš‰

Hmm…The old Gua Musang train station was closed after the great flood in 2014. It’s located at the end of the main street in the old town & now used as 1๏ธโƒฃ of the must visit heritage spot for all tourists. It’s also 1๏ธโƒฃ of the best spots ๐Ÿ“ for photography ๐Ÿ“ธ lovers. Or simply sitting & admiring the splendour, the hill resembles a stone pillar with a large fissure that practically cuts it in half vertically ๐Ÿ˜

Day 1๏ธโƒฃ

Met up with all travel mates at Heritage Station Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur KTM train station ๐Ÿš‰ Enjoyed a hot Horlicks & fried noodles while awaiting for the train ๐Ÿš‚ boarding

Address๐Ÿ“: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZNf686gNyzZno7Ei8
Website๐ŸŒ: https://heritage-station-restaurant.business.site/

A privilege to witness this rail tourism special charter flag โ›ณoff by Iskandar Mirza Mohd Yusof, Tourism Malaysia’s Domestic & Event Division Senior Director & Deputy Director General (Planning) of Tourism Malaysia with a safe departure of night train ๐Ÿš‚ from Kuala Lumpur KTM train station @ 10.45pm sharp

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Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ On board & checked in to her sleeper ๐Ÿ˜ด๐Ÿ’ค seat at upper deck

She loves the privacy privilege at upper deck, though need to climb up & down to reach her sleeper seat ๐Ÿš‚

The train ๐Ÿš‚ moves steady slow towards the destination point @ Gua Musang. The train has stopped by Seremban & Gemas KTM train stations to pick up passengers ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ฌ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿป SiennyLovesDrawing has got down to snap some photos at Gemas station with friends ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ˜

Ohh ya…The train will switch its railway ๐Ÿ›ค๏ธ & then the train will move in opposite directions ๐Ÿ”„ from Gemas station, so do change to an empty seat ๐Ÿ’บ available or enjoy your seating sleep ๐Ÿ˜ด to avoid any dizziness ๐Ÿ˜ต

Tips on an overnight train ride

  • Do book your lower deck sleeper seat as early as possible, it’s selling like hot cake. For elderly, upper deck is not advisable as it requires to climb up & down ๐Ÿค—
  • Do wear comfortable clothing as you’re on a long rail ride ๐Ÿš‚
  • Do wear your face mask ๐Ÿ˜ท on board
  • Must bring sweater ๐Ÿงฅ as the air conditioner is getting stronger at night ๐ŸŒƒ
  • Must bring travel pillow โฌœ
  • Suggest to bring fully charged power bank & extension cord due to limited power points ๐Ÿ”Œ at Chill Relax & Event (Karaoke) coaches on board & on sharing basis
  • Pack light luggage especially if you’re on upper deck sleeper seat. Your luggage bags are needed to place at lower deck. Do not leave your valuables unattended during the rail ride. #sharingiscaring to all #travelbackpack lovers โค๏ธ๐ŸŽ’๐Ÿ’• ~ 15%OFF code “SLD15OFF” & a ๐Ÿ†“ tote bag by purchase every #GastonLuga #backpack or bundle via ๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐ŸŒ https://gastonluga.com/my/backpacks , #AnywherewithGL ~ SiennyLoves Drawing loves her ๐Ÿ†• travel companion with Gaston Luga waterproof backpack ๐ŸŽ’ ~ Splash 16″ Taupe-Black during this train trip ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ
  • A pair of comfy shoes, SiennyLovesDrawing has opted ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ #LuccaVudorSG ~ Absolutely comfy leather sneakers ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ for this whole trip at Kelantan , loving it ๐Ÿ’•โค๏ธfor train travel as well as extreme sports @ Muse Eco Park, do read more of her user story via ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2022/06/20/user-experience-comfortable-leather-shoes-from-lucca-vudor/
  • Do sanitize your sleeper deck 1๏ธโƒฃst before your good night rest

  • No smoking ๐Ÿšญ allow inside the train ๐Ÿš‚

Do check out her rail travel TikTok clip captured ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ

Day 2๏ธโƒฃ

Wake up & enjoyed morning view from the train window ๐Ÿš‚๐ŸชŸ Enjoyed packed nasi lemak pandan breakfast with hot milk tea @ train cafe, chit chat with other passengers, chill & relax enjoyed the views outside window ๐Ÿš‚๐ŸชŸ

The foods served in train cafe is good, personally SiennyLovesDrawing loves the pandan coconut fragrance rice with the sweet spicy anchovies sambal ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Ohh ya…Only limited seats, once you’ve finished your meals, do give chance to other train passengers to enjoy their meals in train cafe ๐Ÿ’•

Hmm…Can you spot SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปin this video clip via ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/groups/jomnaikkeretapi/permalink/4872055519590002/ which captured by 1๏ธโƒฃ of the Jom Naik Keretapi memberโ“โ‰๏ธ

Finally, arrived @ Gua Musang KTM train station after 11 hours train journey @ ๐Ÿ”Ÿam. Bus ๐ŸšŒ picked up from Gua Mustang train station for a 2๏ธโƒฃnd breakfast @ Warung Muse , a nice spot to enjoy meals with the scenes of visitors busy via ferrata & flying fox

SiennyLovesDrawing had a cup of hot asam boi โ˜• & a slice of toasted bread ๐Ÿž The service was super slow & some of the travel mates got their order wrongly served…Hope the service would be improving greater in her next visit then

Address๐Ÿ“: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8bvmd6tKBrjcSFpk9

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Checked in to Durian Hill Villa ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ for a comfy shower ๐Ÿšฟ & quick rest ๐Ÿ’ค

Really love the minimalist comfy room design & all needed facilities well prepared. The hot shower water ๐Ÿšฟ absolutely perfect with good water pump & just nice temperature to enjoy a good shower ๐Ÿง–๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ after a long train ride ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Address๐Ÿ“: PT5606, Jalan Akasia Utama 2/4, Bandar Utama, 18300 Gua Musang, Kelantan, West Malaysia
FB: https://www.facebook.com/DurianHillVillaGM/

Then enjoyed set lunch B (5 pax each set) @ Warung Buluh with Siakap fish in lemon steam, beef in spicy tomatoes sauce, fried egg, kailan vegetables with salted fish, fried tumeric chicken & seafood tom yam soup. The food were prepared up front from the organiser’s pre order, it’s wrapped nicely & served on all tables. Love the thoughtful hygiene service at Warung Buluh here ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Address๐Ÿ“: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WT8F9NuQ8wnoEDFe6
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Food—beverage-company/Warung-Buluh-Gua-Musang-Kelantan-793504277467795/

After lunch, we went to Etnobotani Kesedar Mini Herbs Park, however it was closed & open on appointment basis as maintenance works in progress now. Do continue to read on this blog story as she visited it again on the Day 3

Then, we enjoyed afternoon tea drink @ Hana Coffee โ˜• House. It’s a nice cafe with double storey to enjoy a happy enjoyable cuppa at the open air 2nd floor โ˜•๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป on a hot sunny ๐Ÿ˜Žโ˜€๏ธ day. It serves a varieties of coffee, chocolate, fruit beverages & snacks including keropok lekor ๐Ÿ˜‹

Address๐Ÿ“: https://goo.gl/maps/mG3ukH8gN5M9tNMc8
FB: https://www.facebook.com/fargm4949/

Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ Back to hotel for a quick nap rest ๐Ÿ˜ด

The bed ๐Ÿ›Œ๐Ÿป at Durian Hill Villa just so so comfy, she just dozed off ๐Ÿ˜ด๐Ÿ’ค & wake up already timing to get on bus ๐ŸšŒ for dinner ๐Ÿ˜† Absolutely a quick good rest ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Enjoyed nasi lemak dinner with spice fried chicken & spicy sambal @ Warung Muse again. This round food were served in advance from pre order placed ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

All enjoyed the dining ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ atmosphere of the night decorated with the glittering lights of Gua Musang & Masjid Buluh

Went for night ๐ŸŒƒ view photos capturing @ Masjid Buluh (Bamboo Mosque)

As its name suggests, almost 90% of this mosque is made from local concrete bamboo ๐ŸŽ (Dendracalamus asper) & black bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra) which were imported from Bandung, Indonesia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ The magnificent & uniqueness of this mosque ๐Ÿ•Œ was inspired by the former Menteri Besar of Kelantan, the late Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat

Do check out video clip captured via ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://fb.watch/dvQOkDyLzN/ & more photos via ๐Ÿ“ธ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/323289091408885/posts/pfbid02BZX12bWwAKEK8Vfdt5PXkL7c3eH8Ag6EDcgbTKj27MjxYyM2kjFNo9dBYgdfthsZl/

Tips to visit any mosques within Malaysia ๐Ÿ•Œ

  • Must bring along a head scarf ๐Ÿงฃ & wear modest long sleeves & long pant or long dress to enter ya ๐Ÿ’– It’s important to demonstrate respect to different religions ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป
  • Some mosques will provide ๐Ÿ†“ mosque clothing aka Jubah & head scarf ๐Ÿงฃ to rent for its visitors to enter then

Address๐Ÿ“: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1nCNRiYUA9yXaFY18
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasjidBulohGuaMusang/

Next, night photo ๐ŸŒƒ๐Ÿ“ธ session @ Masjid Razaleigh (Razaleigh Mosque ie. Model of the Forbidden Mosque Of Mekah) which started its construction in late 2016. The Razaleigh Mosque of 99K square feet & equipped with 9๏ธโƒฃ towers as high as 30m & 8๏ธโƒฃ domes similar to the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, it was inspired by the Member of Parliament for Gua Musang, YBM. Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah & worth more than RM35.1million. This mosque with a unique & attractive design using high quality building materials including tiles built on a site of 1.5 hectares with capability of accommodating up to 3.5K congregations. Wowโ€ผ๏ธ

This is Kelantan’s iconic mosque which cost RM34 million as a replica of the Kaaba & it was built with a combination of high -tech LED screen blocks that display the holy verses of the Quran or the content of the sermon delivered by the imam of the mosque. The idea to build a replica of the Kaaba was sparked by Gua Musang Member of Parliament, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah

Address๐Ÿ“: https://maps.app.goo.gl/B7Dwfk7S8TLA7ws36
Contact no. : +6017-901 8672
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Masjid-Razaleigh-Bandar-Gua-Musang-113632751342893/

Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ Back to hotel ~ Durian Hill Villa ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ for swet dream resting for the day ๐Ÿ’ค๐Ÿ›Œ๐Ÿป

Day 3๏ธโƒฃ

Enjoyed morning hiking of approximately 40mins @ Durian Hill โ›ฐ๏ธ to enjoy the beautiful sunrise ๐ŸŒ„ & scenery of the main town of Gua Musang

Do check out her happy sunrise hike at Durian Hill TikTok clip captured ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ

There is a good ground for camping ๐Ÿ•๏ธ๐Ÿฅพ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป site with proper shower ๐Ÿšฟ & water tank facilities, the next time SiennyLovesDrawing would like to do camping stay ๐Ÿ•๏ธโ›บ๐Ÿ”ฅ Enjoyed some cookies & bread ๐Ÿช๐Ÿฅ– as light breakfast after the hiking ๐Ÿ˜‹

Do check out her happy roti canai sarang (2nd breakfast that morning) TikTok clip captured ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

After hiking, we went to Kedai Makan Pokwa to enjoy 2๏ธโƒฃnd breakfast ~ Highly recommended the roti canai sarang ~ It’s roti canai with 2๏ธโƒฃ soft boiled eggs on top ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป They also serve Nasi Kerabu here

SiennyLovesDrawing loves her chat with both the lovely old couples founders ๐Ÿ‘ด๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘ต๐Ÿฝ Really enjoyed the tasty roti canai sarang (She had 2๏ธโƒฃ sets) & iced Neslo, then left with her happy satisfied tummy ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Address๐Ÿ“: Pitstop Route 8 Gua Musang @ Kedai Makan Pokwa, Jalan Bandar Baru, Bandar Baru Gua Musang, 18300 Gua Musang, Kelantan, West Malaysia
Contact no.๐Ÿ“ฑ: +6019-912 1401
Website๐ŸŒ: https://kedai-makan-pokwa.business.site/

Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ Time to enjoy extreme sport activities @ Muse Eco Park ~ Yesโœ…, the highest Flying Fox in Kelantan. Yeahโ€ผ๏ธAlso the 1๏ธโƒฃst twin pair via Ferrata, yesโœ…, walking on the cave wall ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

SiennyLovesDrawing really enjoyed the via ferrata & flying fox done @ this park on Day 3๏ธโƒฃ with a happy great ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป achievement, yeahโ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป so proud that she has completed via Ferrata & flying fox of 40m height @ Gua Musang. Highly recommended for an amazing experience ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Address๐Ÿ“: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ymyuFS6dU4vCfkfM7
Contact no.๐Ÿ“ฑ: +6012-2904007
FB: https://www.facebook.com/museecopark/

Do check out her 1๏ธโƒฃst via ferrata experience captured in this TikTok clip ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ

Back to Durian Hill Villa for shower ๐Ÿšฟ after the good sweat from the amazing extreme sport activities. Then, checked out from Durian Hill Villa, a happy comfy stay, will be back for sure

Then, had a tasty lunch @ the impressive beautiful Restoran Dalam Taman D’ Tasik

A beautiful Malay traditional house restaurant sits at the bank of Gua Musang Lake Garden. Love the Thai influenced dishes served here especially the tasty fresh lemon steamed fish ๐ŸŸ

After lunch, SiennyLovesDrawing had a walk at the beautiful lake side & the nicely managed park surrounding this restaurant. Had a good chat with the restaurant owners, Kak Nah & Abah who shared about how they restarted this restaurant from its former restaurant named Restoran Dalam Taman which lost due to the great flood in 2014

Truly impressive & inspiring of the creativity & love of upcycling, go green passionate of Kak Nah. Abah & Kak Nah actually decorated this restaurant with some unique wood pieces that both of them found from river side etc., also she turns some of the plastic fishing stuff ๐ŸŽฃ into wall art decorations, bravo ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป Abah actually complimented full of love ๐Ÿ’• that his wife, Kak Nah is a creative person, a lovely sweet couple โค๏ธ

Do check out her happy lunch dining at this beautiful lake surrounding Restoran Dalam Taman D’Tasik, you will spot Kak Nah upcycling craft art decorations in her TikTok clip captured ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ

Address๐Ÿ“: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AxqHvTH9YdgbH77h7
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Restoran-Dalam-Taman-DTasek-2013350965594972/

Then, paid a 2๏ธโƒฃnd visit to the Etnobotani Kesedar Mini Herbs Park. Personally love the mosses lanes within the park, it’s so comfy nice to walking๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿปon it while reading the plant signages to learn more about the herbs & spices. There is a water park that many local families & kids enjoy water splashing ๐Ÿ’ฆ fun & swimming ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ with a minimal entry fee. This park is now under maintenance progress, then to resume its chalets & rock climbing activities then

Do check out SiennyLovesDrawing ‘s TikTok clip captured

Address๐Ÿ“: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uXeqeBbddBHzD56H9
Website: https://www.malaysiasite.nl/etnobotani.html
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pwgm.kesedar

Next, proceed to visit the Gua Musang Golf Recreation Club, the travel mates enjoyed the fun of golf โ›ณ practice sessions. Hmm..didn’t ride on a buggy to tour the golf โ›ณ club. Enjoyed afternoon tea time with banana ๐ŸŒ fritters served here

Address: Ibu Pejabat Kesedar, Bandar Baru Gua Musang, 18300 Gua Musang, Kelantan, West Malaysia
Contact no.: +6019-912 9558
Website: https://mdgm.kelantan.gov.my/index.php/pelawat/destinasi-menarik/tempat-tempat-pelancongan/199-padang-golf-sukan-berkuda

The bus ๐ŸšŒ departed straight to Tanah Merah KTM train station for a night train back to KL @ 10.45pm, on the way stopped by for dinner @ Restoran Rimbun

Again, train ๐Ÿš‚ has departed sharp at 10.45pm. SiennyLovesDrawing fall a sleep ๐Ÿ’ค๐Ÿ˜ด very quickly as exhausted after a whole day of busy activities

Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NoGCXMmpSAmjXUTF7
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Restoran-Rimbun-135728463766706/

Day 4

Wake up 7am & then enjoyed packed nasi lemak pandan breakfast with hot Nescafe @ train cafe. Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ Enjoyed train sleeps, walking in the train from coach to coach train OOTDs while the train stopped at some stations along the way

Also to enjoy watched the karaoke competition @ event coach, chit chat with some passengers from Jom Naik Keretapi FB group members about their happy train rides. Most of them are retirees that enjoy their train travels within Malaysia

So happy exciting to listen to their stories & all inspiring SiennyLovesDrawing to include train travels within Malaysia in her retirement living plan ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Ohh ya…When the train ๐Ÿš‚ stops at Gemas station, it will switch railway & then the train will move in opposite directions ๐Ÿ”„ so if you’re not comfortable with it, do change to an empty seat ๐Ÿ’บ available, or alternatively to enjoy a nap ๐Ÿ˜ด to avoid any dizziness ya ๐Ÿ˜ต

Arrived early @ 2.30pm to Kuala Lumpur KTM train station, reached home sweet home ๐Ÿก safely

How long you have not travel on a train๐Ÿš‚โ“โ‰๏ธ Let’s plan & enjoy a happy travel with rail ya ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜

Do enjoy reading this blog post as SiennyLovesDrawing has updated her daily trip progresses @ Gua Musang, Kelantan, Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ ya

You may connect to https://linktr.ee/rjila_tours for your rail tour travel planning ya

Hmm…What must SiennyLovesDrawing not miss from Gua Musang, Kelantan โ“โ‰๏ธ Do comment below or any of her social postings shared above, sharing is caring as always ya ๐Ÿค—

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SiennyLovesDrawing Sabah travel bucket list

#FlyMeToSabah Bucket List To Tick Off

Updated 14 June 2022, 5.40pm ~ So so sad that SiennyLovesDrawing only won the 1st 20 entries for this contest ๐Ÿ˜ญ She has tried very best, hope that she can be part of media member with Sabah Tourism, refer winner announcement post via ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=347716010722356&set=a.224387169721908&type=3 ~ Her prize unboxing TikTok clip via ๐ŸŒ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/7102749691724549402 . Do stay tuned for her blog update as she will be travelling to Sabah for her slow train travel & art exploring in July ya ๐Ÿ˜€

Hey ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿป all, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป got to know about the #flymetoSabah โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ›ซ contest hosted by Sabah Tourism Board very recently from her participation in the March #SabahChats via ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/siennyyong/posts/1720355908139397 & it triggers her travel memories ๐Ÿ’ญ @ Sabah & actually urge her travel wish to join in to try her luck to be 1๏ธโƒฃ of the winner ( Fingers crossed ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿป as the last winner to be announced on 14 Apr) to realise her dream ๐Ÿ’ญ to continue explore & tick off her โœ…SABAH bucket list in Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ

๐ŸŒ https://tourism.sabah.gov.my/news/newsdetails/fly-me-to-sabah-offers-opportunities-to-experience-sabah-bucket-list-holidays

๐ŸŒ https://flymetosabah.sabahtourism.com/

So, here a blog post to sharing in detailed about SiennyLovesDrawing ‘s virtual letter to Sabah Tourism #flymetoSabah ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโœ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’Œ๐Ÿ“ฌ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป


Dear Sabah Tourism,

Yes, Sienny Yong aka SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป would like to explore more about Sabah & Sarawak in the future which both made Malaysia owns the 25% of Borneo’s land. Borneo, the 3๏ธโƒฃrd largest island ๐Ÿ๏ธ in the world ๐ŸŒŽ & divided between 3 countries ie. Indonesia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ , Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ & Brunei ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ณ

Once upon a time…

Still recalled her 1๏ธโƒฃst fly to Sabah was right after her university graduation ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸŽ“๐ŸŽ“ & as a graduation celebration ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฅณ trip to reward herself by opting for a hike to Mt Kinabalu (Mt KK) โ›ฐ๏ธ (aka Akinabalu by the local Sabahan people), it’s her 1๏ธโƒฃst hiking ๐Ÿฅพ trip, also to explore Malaysia’s 1๏ธโƒฃst heritage site, Kinabalu Park. Hmm…It was really long long ago & at that time she has got no social media platforms to show off her summit photo with her full colour certificate at that time ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜ She was hike up with Mesilau route, it’s with beautiful scenery, though slightly longer journey as compared to the route she opted to go down, Timpohon route, a stairs alike route & not comfortable for her tiring legs back then. Guess whatโ“โ‰๏ธ Her beautiful colour certificate is nicely kept in the safety deposit box with a local bank ๐Ÿฆ now, 1๏ธโƒฃ of her precious achievements in life โœจ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Then, her 2๏ธโƒฃnd fly to Sabah was as a volunteer to collect & supply stationeries & teaching to some Bajau Laut kids at the rural sea nomad villages of Semporna Island ๐Ÿ๏ธ Still recalled the chalet hotel that she stayed was being flooded due to a heavy rain ๐ŸŒง๏ธ storm & the rising level of sea ๐ŸŒŠ water at that time. She joined her other volunteers together with the chalet staffs to clean up the chalets surrounding. The pure hearts & smiles of the rural kids still warm kept in her heart โค๏ธ It was a memorable weeks spent with the local Sabahan kids & people, sure the kids have all grown up healthily now. Interactions with local people is what SiennyLovesDrawing enjoys & treasures the most, valuable juicy life stories, learning more about local living, cultures etc. Absolutely precious ๐Ÿ’•

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These 2๏ธโƒฃ travels to Sabah shared above were happened when she has yet to start her lifestyle blogging here at that time, also she wasn’t active in social media postings too

Then her blogging passion here โœ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป got noticed & received honourable media invitation ๐Ÿ“ง to join the Malaysia Inbound Tourism Association (MITA) business networking 3๏ธโƒฃD2๏ธโƒฃN trip in 2018. 3๏ธโƒฃrd fly to Sabah to explore & then shared her travel stories about the eco tourism at Sabah, read more via ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2018/12/17/6-eco-tourism-must-see-in-sabah-malaysian-borneo/ & ๐Ÿ“Œ๐ŸŒ https://twitter.com/SiennyLovesDraw/status/1070869540232286208

She was truly amazed & proud as Malaysian because Dairy Farm ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿฎ in Kundasang, Sabah making her really like being at a farm in New Zealand ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿคฉ

So, Sabah Tourism, please #flymetoSabah

Now & future…

What’s SiennyLovesDrawing’s โœ…SABAH bucket listโ“โ‰๏ธ

โœ…Steam train with North Borneo Railway along the tracks from Tanjung Aru, through Kinarut to arrive at the Rice Bowl of Sabah, Papar to enjoy views of the paddy fields, traditional village homes on stilts & buffaloes as a train ๐Ÿš‚ travel lover. Ohh ya…Do you all remembered the famous Malaysian produced movie ~ Ola Bola โšฝโ“โ‰๏ธ SiennyLovesDrawing wanna enjoy the Tenom – Beaufort jungle train ๐Ÿš‚ ride as a train ๐Ÿš‚ travel lover which it was being captured in that movie & to enjoy the ride with the local communities in the old train cabin seating area. Then, to taste Tenom coffee โ˜• as a coffee lover. More info via ๐ŸŒ https://railtravelstation.com/sabah-state-railway/

โœ…Adrenaline canopy walks in Danum Valley Rainforest ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒณ to observe see Sabah’s wildlife in its most biodiverse jungle as a nature lover ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒณ by walking about 300m through a 130-million-year-old ancient forest on a suspension bridge 26m off the ground ie. Approximately the height of a 6-story building OR 363m high & 620m length canopy walkway aka Rainforest Skywalk @ Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sandakan

โœ…Beaufort bridge ๐ŸŒ‰ & enjoy Beaufort Mee is Chinese-style fried home-made local yellow noodles from Beaufort, served with choice of meat or seafood & fresh vegetables as a love local eats ๐Ÿ˜‹ traveller

โœ…Amazing milkyway galaxy โœจ๐Ÿ’ซ๐ŸŒƒ at Tegudon Tourism Village & Lasau Podi at Kota Belud. Or a hike up to Marangang hill top with a great ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป view of Mt KK at Kundasang. Even at the peak of Mt KK โ›ฐ๏ธ

โœ…Hanging bridge at Mt Kinabalu (Mt KK) โ›ฐ๏ธ ie. The world ๐ŸŒŽ highest via Ferrata with a system of a balance beams & suspension bridges, hill paragliding @ Kokol Hill, Kinabalu OR Ranau Paragliding Park ๐Ÿž๏ธ๐ŸŒ„, https://instagram.com/montkskybike @ Mt KK & parasailing @ Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

Yes โœ…, to explore more ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป๐ŸŽ’ & tick off the 7 districts in

โœ…S ~ as a train travel lover

โœ…A ~ as a nature lover with green surrounding

โœ…B ~as a local foodie

โœ…A ~ as a milkyway galaxy admirer

โœ…H ~ as an adventure explorer

bucket list as shared in above paragraphs (Especially those in Italics) ie. Beaufort, Keningau, Kuala Penyu, Nabawan, Sipitang, Tambunan & Tenom. More info via ๐ŸŒ https://www.sabahtourism.com/division/interior/

SiennyLovesDrawing Sabah travel bucket list

During her โœ…SABAH explore mentioned above ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป๐ŸŽ’, being a typical local foodie, she would like to enjoy a taste of local food in Sabah eg. Sweet crunchy kuih cincin (Will be grabbing a lot as souvenirs to bring back for her own snacks, family members & friends to enjoy), hinava (A sliced mackerel fish with chilies, onion, ginger & lime juice), latok (A seaweed with cili padi, lime & sambal belacan), Ngiu Chap, Tuaran Mee, Tamparuli Mee & many more from her interactions with local Sabahan people then ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Not just that, if time permits, during her #flymetoSabah trip, she wishes especially to exploring more of below ~ will continue updating this blog post for her next Sabah travels preparation

โœ…The rural tourism, more info via ๐ŸŒ https://www.sabahtourism.com/rural/, Kg. Sunsuron, Tambunan with more than 90% of its area is covered in rolling hills, plains & mountains ๐Ÿž๏ธโ›ฐ๏ธ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒณ & the community-based tourism @ Bingkor which currently in developing progress, read more via ๐ŸŒ https://www.sabahtourism.com/press-release/developing-tourism-in-the-interior-of-sabah/

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โœ… Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp, Kinabatangan (Camping stay ๐Ÿ•๏ธโ›บ)

โœ… Kinabatangan River Cruise

Virtual letter to Sabah Tourism #flymetoSabah

โœ… The Tip Of Borneo @ Simpang Mengayau, Kudat

โœ… Tindakon Dazang beachโ€™s cliff, Kudat

โœ… Murut Cultural Centre, Keningau
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โœ… Campsite P. Riui @ Sg Padas, Tenom & to enjoy the long hanging bridge that local Sabahan communities actually using in their daily commute ๐Ÿ‘ฃ to Panggi (Camping stay ๐Ÿ•๏ธโ›บ)

โœ… Polumpung Melangkap Campsite @ Kadamaian, Kota Belud to learn how the 2015 earthquake actually changed the landscape & made the village as a new ๐Ÿ†• riverside attraction in Sabah (Camping stay ๐Ÿ•๏ธโ›บ)

โœ… To explore the natural grandeur of the Taralamas River Canyon @ Kg. Tiang Lama of Ranau with river trekking experience to uncover the local flora & fauna as a nature lover

โœ… Mantanani Island is surrounding by mesmerizing clear turquoise waters & with amazing view of Mount Kinabalu

โœ… Rundum Highland @ Tenom, more info via ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community/rundumHighlands/

โœ… Umea Glam Kundasang (A unique staycation)

โœ… Pagoda Ling San @ Tuaran

โœ… Upside Down House @ Tamparuli

โœ… Endangered species ~ Sepilok Orang Utan, Sun Bear Conservation Centre & Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary to learn more about these endangered species & efforts being made to get them off the endangered lists

โœ… Gomantong Cave, largest cave in Sabah. Black Cave & White Cave (With inaccessible terrain, slightly challenging)

โœ… Floating walking @ Pulau Pasir Timbul (Pulau Terapung/ Pitas Floating Island), Kampung Malubang, Pitas, Sabah

โœ… To enjoy a unique natural volcanic mud spa @ Pulau Tiga

โœ… Ohh ya…If you’re into diving & love sending postcard, do send SiennyLovesDrawing (Typical postcard collector) a postcard from this underwater post box, 1st of its kind in Malaysia ya โ˜บ๏ธ

After attended the FB live @ 6 April 2022 by Ms Grace Leong via ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/siennyyong/posts/1728521580656163 , she would like to spend an early afternoon to enjoy slow walking & exploring the heritage @ oldest streets like Gaya street (FKA Bond street), Beach street & more in KK town, also to enjoy tasting the local food eg. Coconut pandan, satay jawi, roti kahwin etc. Also to enjoy the Api Api night food market @ Gaya street, 6pm to 12am every Friday & Saturday ๐Ÿ˜€

To visit & observe the baby turtles release to sea within months of June to Sept @ Lankayan Island , special thanks to her reader (IG sunstylefiles) who commented on her IG reel post about this island via ๐ŸŒ https://www.instagram.com/p/CcHCqKNBsa6/ . If you’re a diver & reading here, this beautiful tropical island in the Sulu Sea & Sugud Islands Marine Conservation Area (SIMCA) is 1 of the famous diving spots in Sabah, Malaysia ๐Ÿ˜€ More info via ๐ŸŒ https://www.sabahtourism.com/destination/lankayan-island/

Regards,

Sienny aka SiennyLovesDrawing

Please #flymetoSabah this typical travel lover & local foodie content creator with https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/ to share more about her โœ…SABAH bucket list tick off & Malaysia places ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ


More exciting Sabah tourism updates via ๐ŸŒ https://twitter.com/sabahtourism/

Travel info to Sabah wef. 1 Apr 2022 via ๐ŸŒ https://www.sabahtourism.com/alert/

#Sabah #SabahTourism #FlyMeToSabah #roadlesstraveled #SabahOnBorneo #TourismMalaysia #hotel #travel #travels #travelling #blog #blogger #bloggers #siennylovesdrawing #naturelovers #mountain #island #traditionalcostume #keepingheritagealive #stay #stayvacation #Malaysia

Kita Ke Kampung

Malaysia Traditional Village Visit @ Kampung Parit 2 Sungai Haji Dorani, Sabak Bernam, Selangor, Malaysia

Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ Continue from SiennyLovesDrawingโ€™s ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป earlier blogging ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ about her 1๏ธโƒฃst Kita Ke Kampung village staycation @ Banghuris Homestay ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿกvia ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2020/07/28/malaysia-traditional-village-staycation-banghuris-homestay/

~ Kitakan Sekampung ~

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป is gonna sharing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ about her recent Kita Ke Kampung 2.0 ~ An exciting village visit to Kampung Parit 2 ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜๐ŸกSungai Haji Dorani, Sabak Bernam, Selangor state of Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ

Do enjoy reading this memorable village experience sharing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“, quite a long blog post ya

Yes โœ…, about the attractions ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“, foods & village (aka “kampung” in Malaysia’s ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ national language) style activities ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค within Kampung Parit 2 ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿก Sungai Haji Dorani ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ

Read more about Sabak Bernam via ๐ŸŒ https://selangor.travel/discover-sabak-bernam/

Do check out her her IG stories & highlight album named #KitaKeKampung on her IG profiles @siennylovesdrawing, @simplestraightforward & live tweets๐Ÿ“ŒTwitter thread via ๐ŸŒ https://twitter.com/SiennyLovesDraw/status/1304232304911331330?s=20 of this village visit

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป is proud to continue being a supportive ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป media member ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ to highlight & share the awareness of the Selangor Culture Council & the State Government’s great efforts to initiating & promoting some of the traditions & cultures of Selangor villages as a tourism product ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

A sustainable local tourism to continue discover more heritage rich villages.ย Of course the next & new ๐Ÿ†• generations still gain chances to learn & appreciate the art, cultures, heritages inherited from the old generations then

Comfy Homestay/ Hotel Stay ๐Ÿจ

Personally she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปwould like to recommend & suggest you all to opt for a village homestay during your visit to Kampung Parit 2 Sungai Haji Dorani ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿก

Do check out FB page via ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/Doranihomestay/, it was founded during Javanese migration from Indonesia to Malaysia & a unique Javanese village which owns a different lifestyle & culture from the other Malay villages ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿก

Or to engage this homestay to gain experiences of various village activities ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Due to fully booked of this homestay, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has checked-in ๐Ÿ”‘ to a family suite with 2๏ธโƒฃ of her travelmates, Kyoko & Pikah ๐Ÿ‘ญ for a pleasant comfy 4๏ธโƒฃD3๏ธโƒฃN stay in the 1๏ธโƒฃst boutique hotel ๐Ÿข in Sekinchan, a small town in Sabak Bernam

It aims to providing affordable hotel rooms with A+ services to all its guests ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ

Guess whatโ“โ‰๏ธ

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป actually stayed in this hotel ๐Ÿข back in 2018 (Her partcipation โœ… to Rentak Selangor 2018). Really impressed that this hotel is maintaining well ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป till to-date, bravoโ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป

Purposely snapped photos ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ธ at same spot ๐Ÿ˜† Coinsidently she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป wore black ๐Ÿ–ค & the same “I’m busy” pink ๐Ÿ’— cap in both photos ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ธ Just a short hair vs a long hair ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜œ Lol…๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿคฃ

Address๐Ÿ“: A+ Boutique Hotel, No. 6 Jalan Sekinchan Perdana 2 Taman Sekinchan Perdana, Kampong Sekinchang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, West Malaysia
FB๐ŸŒ: https://www.facebook.com/aplusboutiquehotel/

Curious why Javanese ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ foodsโ“โ‰๏ธ

During this village visit, she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has a privilege to taste some of the traditional ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Javanese foods & delicacies, read more via ๐ŸŒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javanese_cuisine

Selangor state of Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ is with lots of Javenese migrants ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ since early 1900s, hence lots of Javanese cultures are being influenced to the local Malaysians ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ๐Ÿ‘ซ

Approximately 4K villagers ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ๐Ÿ‘ซ in Kampung Parit 2 & consists of Javanese (@ paddy field), Banjarese (@ coastal area) & Malays (In between paddy field & coastal area). The other villages are Kampung Sg Nipah, Kampung Sg Limau & Kampung Parit 4

Traditional Food Cooking Demo ~ Sambal Taun/ Tahun ๐ŸŒถ

This sambal is originated asย ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Javanese’s spicy ๐Ÿฅต๐ŸŒถ sauce with the amount of chillies ๐ŸŒถ๐ŸŒถ used & generally cooked with anchovies, clams, cow skin or cow inner parts etc.

It aims to keep for consumption of almost a year (ie. Tahun means year in Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พs national language)

Keep in cooking wok & heat up daily for consumption as chilies ๐ŸŒถ๐ŸŒถ are natural food perservative. Not to mix with coconut milk when 1st cooking it for keep purposes

She has enjoyed this dish with cow skin (Its texture like a jelly), a delicious tasty ๐Ÿคค๐Ÿ˜‹dinner ๐Ÿฝ she had

Traditional Food Cooking Demo ~ Sambal Cili Hijau

Another ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Javanese’s spicy ๐Ÿฅต๐ŸŒถ sauce & this is cooked with green chillies ๐Ÿ’š & anchovies

It’s really really spicy ๐ŸŒถ๐ŸŒถ , however she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป loves & enjoyed it very much. She loves anchovies ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค This sambal can be cooked with chicken, beef etc. according to preference ya

Traditional Food Cooking Demo ~ Pecel Lele

It’sย ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Javanese style deep fried catfish ๐ŸŸ dish with its spicy ๐ŸŒถ coconut ๐ŸŒดmilk ๐Ÿฅฅ๐Ÿฅ› sauce, read more via ๐ŸŒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecel_lele

Loves ๐Ÿ’— the tasty catfish ๐ŸŸ served in this cooking style ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค during 1๏ธโƒฃ of her dinners @ homestay ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿก

Traditional Kuih Making Demo

There are 3๏ธโƒฃ types of ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Javanese cakes (aka kuih in Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ ‘s national language) which made with its main ingredient ~ Cassava, read more via ๐ŸŒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassava

These cakes no longer available at stalls/ shops within Selangor state, she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป really felt privilege ๐Ÿ˜ƒ to still have a chance to taste them during her visit ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿก

Let’s enjoy her TikTok clip ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅ above which being captured from all 3๏ธโƒฃ cakes making demo shown. Hmm…Why not a cafe themed with all these Javanese cakes in this villageโ“โ‰๏ธ

Ubi Kayu Getok ~ Cassava aka Ubi Kayu in Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ ‘s national language

The making of this cake require some strong energy ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป as need to hit the cassava until it flats & compact to making a tasty cake to enjoy ๐Ÿ˜‰

This cake extremely tasty ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค to enjoy with the sambal cili hijau ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒถ

Punten ~ This rice cake extremely tasty ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค to pair & enjoy with the sambal cili hijau ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒถ

Ketiwol ~ Extremely tasty & easy to make this cake with 3๏ธโƒฃ main ingredients, Cassava, coconut ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿฅฅ & sugar

Read more about each cake mentioned above & the recipes via her travelmate, Lily ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ’s sharing earlier via ๐ŸŒ http://lilyrianitravelholic.blogspot.com/2015/07/lemper-punten-getok-and-ketiwol.html

Flat Bread Making ๐Ÿฅ (aka Roti Canai in Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ ‘s national language)

Just realised that the making of roti canai ๐Ÿฅ aka flat bread actually not โŒ so simple & easy, especially the making process of hand throwing the dough โ˜บ๏ธ

Always order & at times complaining about the long wait for roti canai to be served at mamak stall, after learning how to making it from this trip, she will not โŒ complain anymore for sure ๐Ÿ˜€

Where to Eat

Laman Tebu ๐ŸŽ‹ Aidil Orkid

A small stall operated by a family within home ๐Ÿก compound & with sugar cane๐ŸŽ‹plants by the roadside. A calm pleasant dining space

Must try the original sweetness sugar cane drink ๐Ÿฅค& with some ice cubes in it

๐Ÿ’ฏ% confirmed no โŒ added sugar of its refreshing natural sweetness sugar cane drink ๐Ÿฅคto enjoy a glass after a glass. A healthy drink not to be missed ya

Note: Tebu aka sugar cane in Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ 's national language

Also must try ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค packed nasi lemak, BBQ honey ๐Ÿฏ chicken wings & BBQ honey chicken back ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ—

Guess whatโ“โ‰๏ธ

8๏ธโƒฃ kilos each of chicken wings & chicken back being sold daily according to the owner ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸปWowโ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜ฒ That’s a lot, good business ๐Ÿ˜

Personally she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป really enjoyed the nasi lemak served here with its sweet spicy ๐ŸŒถ sambal ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค

Its core business remains with orchid & bonzai plants. Then, venturing to this food business from the owner’s kids ideas from a whole family discussion ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ—ฃ๐Ÿ‘ฅ๐Ÿ‘ค๐Ÿ‘ฅ as the sales of plants were badly affected during the Malaysia’s Movement Control Order (MCO)

The owner’s son has won some bonzai recognitions ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽ–๐Ÿ…nationwide & international ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸปBravo ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป

Address๐Ÿ“: Jalan Parit 3 1/2 Sg Hj Dorani, 45300 Sungai Besar, Selangor Darul Ehsan, West Malaysia
Operation hours๐Ÿ•™: 2pm to 4pm daily
FB๐ŸŒ: https://www.facebook.com/aidil.roket
Contact๐Ÿ“žโ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฑ: +6017-2762010

Traditional Village Activities

Baling Kelapa Games

A modern bowling ๐ŸŽณ game, the bowling ball is replaced with a coconut ๐Ÿฅฅ in village & using the recycled plastic bottles as the bowling pinsย 

Trumpet With Coconut Leaves ๐ŸŒด

Amazingly to making the trumpet by just rolling the coconut leaves ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป So so creative

Hmm…Just that this trumpet can’t be used for long term, it’s not โŒ functional after the leaves dried up ya ๐Ÿ˜Œ

Scarecrow Making

Really exciting ๐Ÿ˜‰ fun to learn & make a scarecrow with her group members ๐Ÿ‘ฌ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ซ allocated

Why a scarecrowโ“โ‰๏ธ

It’s widely use by the farmers ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸŒพ to scare away the birds ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿฆ…ย  from destroying paddy ๐ŸŒพ๐ŸŒพย 

Fishingย  Cat Fish ๐ŸŽฃ๐ŸŸ @ Paddy Field

A quiet leisure activity at the village either by the river, stream, paddy field etc. Catfish ๐ŸŸ is Ikan Keli in Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พs national language

According to the village kids, they will keep the catfish as pet 1๏ธโƒฃst, till they grow bigger, then to cook & enjoy them as dish ๐Ÿฝ

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Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ #HappyMalaysiaDay ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ is upcoming on 16 Sept, @siennylovesdrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป would like to recommend ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป 2๏ธโƒฃ must try #village #activities from her recent #KitaKanSekampung #visit in her own home country ~ #Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ ie. Catfish Fishing ๐ŸŽฃ ๐ŸŸ & catfish catching with hands ๐Ÿคš๐Ÿป๐Ÿ–๐Ÿป in the mud . . #Share #sharing #sharingiscaring ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ #KitaKeKampung 2.0๐Ÿ“Kampung Parit 2 Sungai Haji Dorani, do swipe left โžก๏ธ for more ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅ๐Ÿ“ธ esp the #exciting #interesting catch catfish #moments of her #travelmates being captured & more clips ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅ via her #TikTok ๐ŸŒ Tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw . . Live updates twitter thread via ๐Ÿ“Œ๐ŸŒ https://twitter.com/SiennyLovesDraw/status/1304232304911331330?s=20 . . IG stories highlight album named KitaKeKampung via ๐Ÿ“Œ๐ŸŒ https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3ODc3NDEzNzcwNzQ0ODE5?igshid=1ufhlkzddnmgs&story_media_id=2359989454810116556 . . Do stay tune for her next #blogging #stories ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ via ๐ŸŒ siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com . . Cover photo ๐Ÿ“ธ , special thank you ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜Š to @syzadels ๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿ‰ @gayatravel @rodziah_ismail #PusingSelangorDulu #TravelLocal #TravelSafe #BudayaSelangor #tourism #travel #travels #blog #travelling #blogging #bloggers #blogger #influencer #influencers

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Catching Cat Fish โœ‹๐Ÿป๐ŸŸ ๐Ÿคš๐Ÿป @ Paddy Field

A must try amazing exciting catching catfish ๐ŸŸ with hands ๐Ÿคš๐Ÿปโœ‹๐Ÿป in the mud field

The local villagers will just catch the catfish from the drains, river, paddy field etc.

You may check out her TikTok clip ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅ to view the exciting moments captured from her travelmates. She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป was sad ๐Ÿ˜” that she had menstruation that morning ๐Ÿ”… & ruined her excitement to join this catching fun with her travelmates…๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ˜ญ

Traditional Art & Culture

Barongan Kuda Kepang ๐Ÿด

Kuda Kepang aka Flat Horse ๐Ÿด is a traditional Javanese dance with a group of horsemen (as dancers) straddle a flat horse ๐Ÿด Each Flat Horse was made with the braided strips of woven bamboo, then being painted & decorated colourfully

This dance portrays troops riding horses & incorporates trances. When dancers are in trance, they display extraordinary abilities as being possessed by animal spirits eg. monkey ๐Ÿ’ , snake ๐Ÿ , elephant ๐Ÿ˜ , bird ๐Ÿฆ… etc. Some of the horsemen will swallow glasses, climb trees ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒณ , walk on hot โ™จ๏ธ burning charcoals etc.

Do enjoy her vlog ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅbelow. Read more about Kuda Kepang ๐Ÿดvia๐ŸŒย  https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2018/04/19/rentak-selangor-2018-part-2/ & ๐ŸŒย  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuda_Lumping

Rewang Tradition

It’s the practice of the “rewang” values inherent from the Indonesia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Javanese influences ie. not โŒ being selfish in the community ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ, mutual respect, solidarity & sharing of experiences etc. ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ฌ

Some of the common examples eg. Gotong royong, working together to prepare food feast etc. โ˜บ๏ธ

Silat Performances

Itโ€™s not onlyย a martial art, to-date it alsoย performs in Malay villages during official ceremonies & weddingย ๐Ÿคต๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘ฐ๐Ÿฝ

This intangible heritage must be preserved for the future generationsย ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿป๐Ÿง’๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿป๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿป Read more viaย ๐ŸŒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silat

Agriculture Activities

Corn ๐ŸŒพ๐ŸŒฝ Farm

SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป is a corn ๐ŸŒฝ lover & she really exciting happy ๐Ÿ˜ƒ to be at the corn๐ŸŒฝ farm for the 1๏ธโƒฃst time, yeahโ€ผ๏ธ The corn ๐ŸŒฝ here so sweet to enjoy it fresh from plucking, yes โœ…, no โŒ need steam/ BBQ, really so good ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค

The corn ๐ŸŒฝ farm (1๏ธโƒฃ to 3๏ธโƒฃ acres each farmer) here planted with its corn seeds from Thailand ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ , Taiwan ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ & China ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณย She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has learnt that corn ๐ŸŒฝ belongs to paddy ๐ŸŒพ family & it took approximately 60 to 70days to harvest ie. 6๏ธโƒฃ months to harvest paddy ๐ŸŒพ & twice to harvest for corn ๐ŸŒฝ

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Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ #HappyMalaysiaDay ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ is upcoming on 16 Sept, I ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป would like to recommend ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป a must visit to #corn ๐ŸŒฝ๐ŸŒพ #farm from my recent #KitaKanSekampung #visit in my own home country ~ #Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ . . #Share #sharing #sharingiscaring ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ #KitaKeKampung 2.0๐Ÿ“Kampung Parit 2 Sungai Haji Dorani, do swipe left โžก๏ธ for more ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅ๐Ÿ“ธ esp the exciting interesting corn farm #moments & more #TikTok clips ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅ via ๐ŸŒ Tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw . . How many of you are corn lover just like meโ“โ‰ Really enjoyed the corn theme foods/ snacks/ drink being captured ๐Ÿ˜ƒ ie. Jemput jemput jagung (corn pancake), cekodok jagung (corn fritters), steamed corn, corn drink, corn sweet soup ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค Ohh ya…The corns ๐ŸŒฝ๐ŸŒฝ from this farm so sweet & tasty to eat just fresh from the plucking, yes โœ… no need to steam ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ I got 2๏ธโƒฃ๐ŸŒฝ๐ŸŒฝfrom the farm uncle as wages after working in the farm for 30mins ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜† . . Live updates twitter thread via ๐Ÿ“Œ๐ŸŒ https://twitter.com/SiennyLovesDraw/status/1304232304911331330?s=20 . . IG stories highlight album named KitaKeKampung via ๐Ÿ“Œ๐ŸŒ https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3ODc3NDEzNzcwNzQ0ODE5?igshid=1ufhlkzddnmgs&story_media_id=2359989454810116556 . . Do stay tune for my next #blogging #stories ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ via ๐ŸŒ siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com ๐Ÿค— Yes โœ…, #anywherewithGL #walkswithgl with my ๐Ÿ†• black โšซ๏ธ #GastonLuga @gastonluga ๐ŸŽ’15% off code with "SLD15OFF" . . Cover photo ๐Ÿ“ธ , special thank you ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜Š to @lilyriani_travelholic @gayatravel @rodziah_ismail #PusingSelangorDulu #TravelLocal #TravelSafe #BudayaSelangor #tourism #travel #travels #blog #travelling #blogging #bloggers #blogger #influencer #influencers

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She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป really loves ๐Ÿ’— the original natural sweetness from fresh corn ๐ŸŒฝ , corn pancake (Steamed rice flour with corn & wrapped in corn ear), corn fritters, corn drink ๐Ÿฅค & corn sweet soup ๐Ÿฅฃ during this village trip

Hmm…Why not a cafe themed with corn in this village for both local & foreign tourists ๐Ÿ‘ฌ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ซ to taste & enjoy themโ“โ‰๏ธ

Address๐Ÿ“: Lorong S2, Kampung Parit 10, Sg Hj Dorani, 45300 Sungai Besar, Selangor Darul Ehsan, West Malaysia

Nata De Coco ๐ŸŒด Factory

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has learnt that nata is actually coconut ๐ŸŒด fibers layer by layer to accumulate for its standard thickness of 1 to 1.5cm either a min of 7 days or max of 14 days

It’s a ๐Ÿ’ฏ% manual human efforts required to ensure successful fiber layering, the raw nata actually sourish

In this connection, need to place the nata in water ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ’ฆ for 1 to 2 days to remove โŒ its sourish taste

Must buy from hereโ“โ‰๏ธ

Of courseโ€ผ๏ธ The nata in strawberry ๐Ÿ“ , mangoes ๐Ÿฅญ , lychee, grape ๐Ÿ‡ flavours etc. just RM10.90 for 3๏ธโƒฃ containers

Also the virgin coconut oil produced for its good ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป health benefits & skincare. RM25 a bottle

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป was told from the briefing that a spoon ๐Ÿฅ„ daily to ensure for general health

Address๐Ÿ“: Lot 9492, Jalan Besar, Kampung Sungai Limau, 45300 Sungai Besar, Selangor Darul Ehsan, West Malaysia
Website๐ŸŒ: https://nandong-global-food-industries.business.site/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/natanandong/ & https://mynandongnatadecoco.blogspot.com/

Beachside @๐Ÿ“Pantai Redang ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ–

A famous beachside ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ among the residents of Sekinchan, of course both local & foreign tourists ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ

Do dropping by to make a wish ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป at this famous wishing tree ๐ŸŒณ of a Chinese temple โ›ฉ, to enjoy the food ๐Ÿฝ & souvenirs ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ› stalls surrounding this beach ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ Hmm…Quite crowded ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ฌ at times, do wear a mask ๐Ÿ˜ท & remember to keep your social distancing ya

Must tryโ“โ‰๏ธ

The refreshing coconut ๐Ÿฅฅ jelly, coconut drink ๐Ÿฅค , prawn ๐Ÿค fritters etc.

“Feel & experience a truly living lifestyle & the hospitality of the local villagers ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ฌ in Kampung Parit 2 ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿก @ Sabak Bernamย ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ

So, let’s plan your village visit to Kampung Parit 2 ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿก Sungai Haji Dorani, Sabak Bernam, Selangor, Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ

Surely a great getaway from stressful busy city lifestyle ๐ŸŒ†๐Ÿ™

Moreover nearby KL city, a good destination ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ“for a weekend staycation

There are public bus ๐ŸšŒ services available โœ… to reach this village, do check out ya ๐Ÿ˜€

Address๐Ÿ“: Kampung Parit 2, 45300 Sungai Besar, Selangor Darul Ehsan, West Malaysia
FB๐ŸŒ: https://www.facebook.com/kitakansekampung/

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Healthy Delicious Dragon Fruit Themed Dining @ HL Restaurant & Cafe

Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ As promised, this relating to SiennyLovesDrawingโ€™s ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปย earlier bloggingย ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“viaย ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2020/07/28/malaysia-traditional-village-staycation-banghuris-homestay/

Yes โœ…, she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป is gonna share more about her dragon fruit eco farm visit ๐ŸŒต๐ŸŒต & food tasting experience @ HL Restaurant & Cafe ๐Ÿฝ, Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ during her recent village homestay staycation ๐Ÿก

Ohh ya…Sepang in Selangor state of Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ is well known ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป as the Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ‘s Dragon Fruit Valley ๐ŸŒต๐ŸŒต

It’s Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ ‘s 1๏ธโƒฃst dragon fruit themed restaurant & cafeย ๐Ÿฝ withย farm-to-table concept ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿฝ๏ธ & serves the dragon fruit themed & pork free cuisines (Malaysian & Western) & beverages๐Ÿน

Hmm…Do hold your saliva ๐Ÿคค while reading ๐Ÿ“– this story ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ ya…Lol…๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜†

Dragon Fruit Eco Farm ๐ŸŒต๐ŸŒต

Highly recommend ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿปyou all to bring your kids ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿป๐Ÿง’๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿป๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿป here for an educational eco farm visit & then a tasty delicious dining ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค๐Ÿฝ

Yes โœ…, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป plans to bring her little niece ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿป here 1๏ธโƒฃ day soon moreover both herself & little niece love ๐Ÿ’— to eat dragon fruits ๐Ÿ˜

Some of the fun facts ๐Ÿ“Œ๐Ÿ“Œ learnt about dragon fruits plant, also read more viaย ๐ŸŒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitaya

Its plant looks like a cactus ๐ŸŒต plant

Its flowers in white โ—ป๏ธ & yellow ๐Ÿ”ถ , only blossoms in the morning ๐Ÿ”†

Ohh ya…She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has learnt that there is a yellow๐Ÿ’›-skinned dragon fruits (With white โšช๏ธ flesh)ย from this eco farm visit. Personally she has tasted the pink๐Ÿ’—-skinned dragon fruits (With white โšช๏ธ & red ๐Ÿ”ด flesh)

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป wishes to try & taste the yellow ๐Ÿ’› dragon fruits 1๏ธโƒฃ day then โ˜บ๏ธ

Welcome to check out her TikTok clip ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅ being captured from her eco farm visit

๐ŸŒต๐ŸŒต

HL Restaurant & Cafe๐Ÿด๐Ÿฝ

So, what are the tasty ๐Ÿ˜‹ dragon fruits themed dishes ๐Ÿฝ & beverages ๐Ÿน๐Ÿฅคserved that SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป enjoyed from hereโ“โ‰๏ธ

Jumbo Dragon Fruit Curry Chicken Bun ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿฅ”๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿž

Highly recommended ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿป the signature dish here with curry chicken & potatoes ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿฅ” which wrapped with pink handmade bread bun ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿž infused with its homegrown dragon fruits

The curry chicken ๐Ÿ— is cooked with 26 types of Indian spices ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿƒ

So yummy tasty ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค Must try ya ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿป

Personally she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป loves the soft & chewy pink bun ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿž, it tastes so good ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜‹ when dipped in the curry & eat with the tasty curry potatoes ๐Ÿฅ”

Ohh ya…You may opt to takeaway or as a gift ๐ŸŽ Each jumbo bun ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿž is nicely packed in a box ๐ŸŽ Available in 2๏ธโƒฃ sizes, M (2 to 3 pax) & L (3 to 4 pax)

Grilled Prawn ๐Ÿฆ with Dragon Fruit Sauce

Yes โœ…, she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป loves it personally as a prawn lover ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿฆ The grilled prawn ๐Ÿฆ is so fresh & tasty ๐Ÿ˜‹ with the pink ๐Ÿ’— coloured dragon fruit dressing sauce

Available with either 5๏ธโƒฃ pieces or ๐Ÿ”Ÿ pieces in a plate

Dragon Fruit Enzyme Chicken ๐Ÿ—

Hmm…You don’t really taste the dragon fruit or the dish doesn’t with pink ๐Ÿ’—coloured, however you will note the dragon fruit black seeds โšซ๏ธ, hmm…Not black sesame ya ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜†

It’s so juicy tasty ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค to enjoy the chicken ๐Ÿ— slices, it’s well marinated & cooked with the dragon fruit enzyme ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Mashed Potatoes ๐Ÿฅ” with Dragon Fruit Sauce

No…No…It’s NOT 3๏ธโƒฃ scoops of vanilla ice cream ๐Ÿจ with dragon fruit sauce โŒ๐Ÿ™ƒ

Ha…Ha…๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜œ This was her 1๏ธโƒฃst impression when looked at this dish, lol…๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜†

Personally she is a mashed potatoes lover ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿฅ” & really satisfied ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป enjoyed this smooth tasty mashed potatoes ๐Ÿฅ” blended well with its sweet & sour dragon fruit sauce ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค

Dragon Fruit Seafood Platter ๐Ÿฆ‘๐Ÿฆ€๐Ÿฆ

It serves with 5๏ธโƒฃ mini servings of dragon fruit spicy squids ๐ŸŒถ๐Ÿฆ‘ โž• spicy flower crabs ๐ŸŒถ๐Ÿฆ€ โž•grilled prawn ๐Ÿฆ โž•enzyme chicken ๐Ÿ— โž• garden salad ๐Ÿฅ—

This would be a great ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป choice if you wish to taste many dragon fruit themed dishes as snack/ light meal ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿด๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค

Lokal Dragon Fruit Juice or Smoothie ๐Ÿน๐Ÿฅค

A creative idea of serving ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜
Let’s experiencing & enjoying this 2๏ธโƒฃ in 1๏ธโƒฃ dragon fruit juice/ smoothie ๐Ÿน๐Ÿฅค in the MIST ๐ŸŒซ
Ohh ya…The pink ๐Ÿ’— coloured is from ๐Ÿ’ฏ% natural dragon fruit, NO โŒ artificial preservative & NO โŒ artificial colouring ya ๐Ÿ˜‹

Healthy Garden Dragon Fruit Salad ๐Ÿฅ—

Yes โœ…, it’s the topping of the dragon fruit juice/ smoothie ๐Ÿน๐Ÿฅค

The salad ๐Ÿฅ— consists of the Sepang-grown dragon fruits, green leaf lettuce ๐Ÿฅฌ , cherry tomatoes ๐Ÿ… topped with homemade secret dressing ya ๐Ÿ˜‹๐ŸคคFresh & tasty ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Welcome to check out her TikTok clip ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅ being captured from her satisfied happy farm to table food tasting experience ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค๐Ÿด๐Ÿฝ

She plans to bring along her family members ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ for a farm to table ๐Ÿด๐Ÿฝdining soon, yeahโ€ผ๏ธ

Also her little niece ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿป to learn more about dragon fruit from this eco farm ๐ŸŒต๐ŸŒต

How about youโ“โ‰๏ธ

Address๐Ÿ“: Lot 7608, Jalan Besar, Batu Satu, 43900 Sepang, Selangor, West Malaysia
Operation hours๐Ÿ•˜: 9am to 6pm daily, except Wed
Website๐ŸŒ: https://hlrestaurantandcafe.business.site/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/HL-Restaurant-Cafe-144994542571968/

#PorkFree #TravelNow #SayangiMalaysiaKu #MalaysiaTrulyAsia #GayaTravel #TourismSelangor #DiscoverSelangor #Selangor #Sepangย #TourismMalaysia #staycation #stay #food #foods #accommodation #kampung #village #Malaysia #travel #travels #travelling #blog #blogging #bloggers #blogger #influencer #influencers #siennylovesdrawing

Kita Ke Kampung

Malaysia Traditional Village Staycation @ Banghuris Homestay

This actually relating to SiennyLovesDrawingโ€™s ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป earlier blogging ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ via ๐ŸŒhttps://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2020/05/19/things-cant-wait-to-do-after-the-end-of-covid19-lockdown/

Yes โœ…, she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป wishes to enjoy holidays within her own home country ๐Ÿš—๐ŸšŒ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ

~ Kitakan Sekampung ~

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป is gonna sharing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ here her recent relaxing village staycation @ Banghuris Homestay & the attractions ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“, foods, snacks & village (aka “kampung” in Malaysia’s ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ national language) style activities ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค within the homestay village compound, walking๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ distance & approximately 15mins drive ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš™

Banghuris is a name which represents 3๏ธโƒฃ villages ie. Kampung Bukit Bangkong, Kampung Hulu Chuchoh & Kampung Hulu Teris ๐Ÿค—

Welcome to check out her village stay updates ๐Ÿ“Œ through her tweets thread via ๐ŸŒ https://twitter.com/SiennyLovesDraw/status/1286458796013785088

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป is proud to note that the Selangor Culture Council & the State Government are initiating & promoting some of the traditions & cultures of Selangor villages as a tourism product ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Comfy Homestay ๐Ÿก

Warm welcome ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽŠ & then get to know, mingle & chit chatting with the local homestay family members ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ๐Ÿ‘ซ

Her homestay ๐Ÿก is a beautiful ๐Ÿ˜ kampung house ๐Ÿก surrounded with beautiful flowers with an old couple ๐Ÿ‘ด๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘ต๐Ÿฝ as her host for 4๏ธโƒฃD3๏ธโƒฃN. Both of them are so lovely & friendly ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’ž & she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป called them “papa” & “mama” as a god daughter to them during her stay

Do click in to check out her FB album ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ธ of her whole stay experience in this beautiful kampung house ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿก

Food & Cooking Demo

Bubur campur campur ๐Ÿฅฃ

She really loves the sweet dessert ๐Ÿฅฃ prepared by the homestay host ๐Ÿ‘ต๐Ÿฝ named bubur campur campur in Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ ‘s national language with glutinuous balls (In redโค๏ธ& green๐Ÿ’š), banana ๐ŸŒ, jackfruits, sweet potatoes๐Ÿ  all planted organically around the house ๐Ÿก It’s not sweet & very yummy tasty to enjoy ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค

Also she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป loves ๐Ÿ’— the juicy sweet jackfruits which planted organically within the house garden ๐Ÿก๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑ, she just can’t stop herself enjoying ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค

Nasi Ambeng

Always SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป’s favourite ๐Ÿ’— from her home country ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ travels, you have to try it yourself ~ 1๏ธโƒฃ of the signature dish while visit to Selangor state of Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ

During this homestay ๐Ÿก trip, she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has enjoyed the Nasi Ambeng served at D’Rebung @ Hulu ChuChoh ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค

Note: Photos credit to Mr Azmi of SwaTV YouTube Channel

Do click in to enjoy her TikTok clip ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅ of her Nasi Ambeng dining experience here ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค

The Nasi Ambeng here served with curry spice chicken ๐Ÿ— , while personally she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป prefers the one served with black sauce chicken

๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/6853197150860496129

More of her earlier yummy delicious ๐Ÿคค๐Ÿ˜‹ Nasi Ambeng dining stories ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ via ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2020/03/03/where-what-to-eat-kuala-lumpur-malaysia/ & ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2019/12/24/pesta-rentak-selangor-aka-beats-of-selangor-festival-2019/

Rebung ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ‹ Masak Cili Api Cooking Demo

Frankly she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป is not โŒ a fan to bamboo ๐ŸŽshots (aka Rebung in Malaysia’s national language) lover, however she did enjoyed this dish served from the cooking demo ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿณ & served at lunch ๐Ÿด๐Ÿฝ It’s without the strong smelly bamboo shots๐ŸŽthat she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป dislikes the most

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Umbut Kelapa ๐ŸŒด Masak Lemak

This is an indigeous people specialty dish that she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has enjoyed as dinner ๐Ÿด๐Ÿฝ during her visit to Orang Asli Kampung Bangkong. It was her 1๏ธโƒฃst time enjoyed this dish & it’s so soft & tasty to enjoy it ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has asked “What is Umbut Kelapa๐ŸŒดโ“โ‰๏ธ” The local villagers ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ told her it’s the young coconut ๐ŸŒด

Curious ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ’ญ which is the said dishโ“โ‰๏ธ The dish in white โšช๏ธ of her Twitter post above ๐Ÿ“Œ

๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/6853419664438004993

Activities Within the Homestay Villages

Village tram tour ๐ŸšŽ

Highly recommend ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿปto enjoy a village tour around, you will note the beautiful ๐Ÿ˜ kampung houses ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜, greenery ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒด๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒฟ, villagers in their motorbikes without helmets wearing etc.

๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/6853758168028155137

Bamboo ๐ŸŽ‹ Plantation

OOTD capturing ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ธ @ the beautiful bamboo ๐ŸŽ‹๐ŸŽ plantation @ D’Rebung in the early morning ๐Ÿ”† OR when beautiful lighting ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ’กon at night ๐ŸŒƒ๐ŸŒŒ

Traditional games ~ Gasing aka Spinning Top

It’s the Malaysian ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ version of spinning top & various types of traditional “Gasing” can be found in Malaysia. Read more via ๐ŸŒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป was amazed that a 6๏ธโƒฃ years old kid ๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿป really playing well of spinning top, bravo ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป He ๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿป actually loves ๐Ÿ’— spinning top more than digital games & digital devices๐Ÿ“ฑ

Really a main difference between the kids ๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿป๐Ÿง’๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿป living in the city ๐ŸŒ†๐Ÿ™ & kids living in a village ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿก

๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/6853055132305820929

Traditional games ~ Sepak Raga/ Takraw

It’s a sport for both male adults & kids ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿง’๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿฝ, read more via ๐ŸŒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepak_takraw

๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/6853057868795497730

Traditional games ~ Sumpit aka Blowpipe

This method used for animal hunting & weapon in the past, however now more for leisure. Read more via ๐ŸŒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blowgun

๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/6853060274749017346

Traditional Art & Culture

Wau Kapal

SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป really enjoyed her learning about Wau Kapal ~ The signature kite of Selangor state, Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ , how to making it & then flying it etc. from her homestay experience ๐Ÿก

Every year the kite lovers nationwide will gather together to fly kites/ kite competitions 3๏ธโƒฃ times annually ie. March, August & November

Wau Kapal is with its kite bottom design symbolise a ship ๐Ÿ›ณ Kapal in Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ ‘s national language meant a ship ๐Ÿ›ณ, ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/6853650515419565314

Cempuling ~ Selangor Javanesesโ€™ Joy

It’s a collection of music ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽต instruments that uses beats for different rhythm & sound brought to Selangor state of Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ by Sunan Kalijaga. The music ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽตplayed are in the form of advices for the audiences ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ฌ

Do check out for more about cempuling in her earlier story ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ via ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2018/04/10/rentak-selangor-2018-part-1/

Kompang

It’s a traditional Malay musical ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽต instrument performance for many occasions especially welcome ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป ceremonies

Read more via ๐ŸŒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebana

Silat

It’s not only a martial art, to-date it also performs in Malay villages during official ceremonies & wedding ๐Ÿ‘ฐ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿคต๐ŸฝThis intangible heritage must be preserved for the future generations ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿป๐Ÿง’๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿป๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿป

Read more via ๐ŸŒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silat

“Berendoi” In Malaysia’s national language

This is a heritage culture that still maintain today in this village & it aims to tame the newborn baby ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿป๐Ÿผ to sleep ๐Ÿ˜ด ๐Ÿ’ค & a healthy grow up ๐Ÿ’—

The ceremony with feeding something sweet (eg. honey ๐Ÿฏ ) to the baby ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿป mouth ๐Ÿ‘„ & then put the baby to sleep ๐Ÿ’ค, ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/kitakansekampung/videos/3133419636711044/

Agriculture

Table Fertigation ๐Ÿฅฌ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿƒ

This is a type of modern agriculture named fertigation & this is done in a table height which planning to share with more local villagers. Do read more via ๐ŸŒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fertigation

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It aims not only to provide income source, also can be practised for family & own consumption within own home ๐Ÿก compound for organic plants ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿฅฌ Moreover the intial investment approximately RM1๏ธโƒฃK to start a single plot of table fertigation, ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/6854186028073323777

Coffee Planting & Traditional Processing โ˜•๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑ

Do check out her IG album ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅ with the traditional coffee โ˜•๏ธ ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑ processing captured

Driving ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš™ distance within 1๏ธโƒฃ5๏ธโƒฃmins from the Homestay ๐Ÿก

Dragon Fruit Farm Visit & Food Tasting

Sepang grows lots of dragon fruits & she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป really enjoyed her farm visit ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Do you know that dragon fruits plant just like a cactus ๐ŸŒตโ“โ‰๏ธ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/6853350151885573378

This cactus ๐ŸŒต blossoms its flowers once & only in the early morning ๐Ÿ”† during the day

Not just that she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป also loves her food tasting with all dragon fruits theme, yes โœ…, most of the dishes ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿด & beverages ๐Ÿน๐Ÿฅคserved are with dragon fruits, woowโ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜ฒ

Do stay tune for her next blogging ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ about her food tasting ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค experience from here

Highly recommended, she plans to bring along her family members ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ for a farm to table lunch ๐Ÿด๐Ÿฝ dining soon, yeahโ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/6853391746810776834

Agro Chips ๐Ÿฅ” Factory Visit

If you’re a fan of chips, do drop by here for a bulk Tapioca chips shopping ๐Ÿ›’ ๐Ÿ›’

What’s unique about the Tapioca chips hereโ“โ‰๏ธ

It’s processed with own self made flavourings. Not just that, from their own raw materials farm till final Tapioca chips products all planted & processed by themself ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Guess whatโ“โ‰๏ธ

SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป has suggested to Agro Chips to start with salted egg flavoured Tapioca chips ๐Ÿฅš Currently they have not yet in their chips’ varieties, how could it be, salted egg is trending now…Lol…๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜†

“Feel & experience a truly living lifestyle & the hospitality of the local villagers ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ฌ in Banghuris Homestay, Sepang ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ

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Ohh ya…It’s just 20mins drive ๐Ÿš™๐Ÿš— from KL International Airports โœˆ๏ธ (KLIA & KLIA2) & you can book & arrange for your transport from the airport for this kampung homestay ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

So, let’s plan your kampung style staycation ๐Ÿก @ Banghuris Homestay, Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ with its ASEAN Tourism Award-winning ๐ŸŽ– & Best Homestay in Malaysia ~ Malaysia Tourism Award in 2004 ๐ŸŽ–

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The packages available are RM70 a day trip, RM160 2๏ธโƒฃD1๏ธโƒฃN package & RM260 3๏ธโƒฃD2๏ธโƒฃN package. Of course you can book & discuss with the person in charge for a personalisation homestay package & different fee applies

Address๐Ÿ“: Lot 1829, Jalan Tailong, Kampung Hulu Chuchoh, 43950 Sungai Pelek, Sepang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, West Malaysia
Website๐ŸŒ: http://www.tourismselangor.my/destinations/homestay-banghuris/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/kitakansekampung/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/YokMampirBanghuris/
Email ๐Ÿ“ง : banghuris_homestay@yahoo.com
Contact๐Ÿ“žโ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฑ: Wak Haji Basir Bin Wagiman +6013-3303149/ +6013-3003942

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Relax, Refresh & Rejuvebate Bamboo Inspired Staycation @ Tadom Hill Resorts

Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ Do enjoy SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป‘s 1๏ธโƒฃst amazing Bamboo ๐ŸŽ‹๐ŸŽ Inspired Staycation sharing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ here with a vlog ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅ (Continue your reading ๐Ÿ“– to view the clip below ya ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜) being captured from the Hakka Village @ Tadom Hill Resorts, a boutique resort ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿคฉ

Yes โœ…, the only Hakka Village in Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ which being constructed with bamboo ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ‹

Wowโ€ผ๏ธ It’s inspired by the Hakka Walled Villages ๅฎขๅฎถๅ›ดๆ‘ in China ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ , do read more via ๐ŸŒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakka_walled_village

Do check out more via

๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/tadomhill/photos/a.927808097232135/2755753577770902/ &

๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/tadomhill/photos/a.927808097232135/2956902827655975/

The rooms @ upper level โฌ†๏ธ of Hakka Village are without โŒ air conditing โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ, while the lower level โฌ‡๏ธ rooms are all with air conditioning โœ…โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ, so do inform your choice wisely while making your bamboo stay booking ya ๐Ÿ˜€

Hmm…Bamboo๐ŸŽ‹๐ŸŽis providing a natural cooling ๐Ÿ’จ ventilation as you fall asleep ๐Ÿ’ค๐Ÿ˜ด , so not โŒ necessary to opt for an air conditioning room here, just sharing her 2๏ธโƒฃ cents personal thought here โ˜บ๏ธ

Not to worry, there is no โŒ weird bamboo smell within the room. A comfy bed ๐Ÿ› for a good sleep ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’ค๐Ÿ˜ด with shared toilet ๐Ÿšฝ & bath rooms ๐Ÿšฟ (with shampoo & shower cream available โœ…) just within short walking ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ distance from rooms. Hmm…Do bring your own towel ya ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Water cooler ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’งis available to refill your water bottle during your stay here, no โŒ bottled water being supplied, yes, say no โŒ to plastic bottle, bravo ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป via ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/tadomhill/posts/2727943353885258

Plenty of accommodation options available โœ… e.g. Hakka Village, Chalets i.e. Gendui, Semantan & Bamboo Madu, Bamboo Huts, Bamboo Tents & Hammock Spheres for your bamboo ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ‹staycation via ๐ŸŒhttps://tadomhillresorts.com/accommodations-mobile/

It was during her 2๏ธโƒฃD1๏ธโƒฃN visit to participate the Beats of Selangor Festival (Pesta Rentak Selangor) 2019, read more about the festival via ๐ŸŒ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2019/11/05/rentak-selangor-aka-beats-of-selangor-2019/

It was a beautiful ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿคฉ place of 40 acres surrounded with limestones hills ๐Ÿž, spring water ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’ง emerald lakes & trees ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒณ for a short nature staycation, yes, it’s an ecologically sustainable resort. Moreover, it’s a commitment ๐Ÿค to support & give back to the local Orang Asli Temuan community of Kampung Bukit Tadom ๐Ÿ˜, ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/tadomhill/photos/a.927808097232135/2749554598390800/

Hmm…Just a thought SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป was wondering during her stay, how the resort management team actually cleaning the lake water ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’ง to ensuring for its guests ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ‘ hygience enjoyment of its various water activitiesโ“โ‰๏ธ, ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/tadomhill/photos/a.927808097232135/2870741349605457/

Howโ“โ‰๏ธ

Almost all of its structures are built with bamboo ๐ŸŽ‹๐ŸŽ~ 1๏ธโƒฃ of the most sustainable building materials. It’s Tadom Bamboo Camp (i.e. Dorms/ Camps) has been fully operational since December 2015 ๐Ÿ˜ via ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/tadomhill/videos/2204112703228786/

Ohh ya…Muslim guests โ˜ช๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ๐Ÿ‘ซ can perform your daily prayers ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป in its Bamboo Surau during your stay here, ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/tadomhill/posts/3006620796017511:0

Guess whatโ“โ‰๏ธ

Lots of its guests ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ฌ came for the resortโ€™s main recreational area ie. the Tadom Groove, it’s a live performance venue which boasts many other features e.g. adult slides, diving platforms, floating lounge chairs (lexies), Tarzan swings, water swings etc. ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜‰

๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/tadomhill/photos/a.927808097232135/1654695704543367/

๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/tadomhill/photos/a.927808097232135/2250211214991810/

Must not miss your bamboo raft, donut boat, water ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’ง activities & sport moments via ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/tadomhill/videos/389766651856808/ & ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/tadomhill/posts/2641737889172472

Adventure activities also available here i.e. the exhilarating flying fox (available at night ๐ŸŒƒ๐ŸŒŒ subjects to prior arrangement), zipline with stunning view, the adrenaline driving ATV rides, adseiling adventure etc. via ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/tadomhill/videos/2079795975366669/ & ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/tadomhill/posts/2729907080355552:0

Not just that traditional games & floating theme park (Hmm…Personally she ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป thought ๐Ÿ’ญ this may not good for a hot sunny โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒž afternoon, yes โœ…, sunburn after…) also available for your choice during your stay here via ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/tadomhill/posts/2924639524215639:0

You may also booking for an exclusive team building activity (creative ideas) with this resort too via ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/tadomhill/posts/2802306079782318:0

Transportation ๐Ÿš๐ŸšŒ services available โœ… with a fee๐Ÿ’ฐto this resort (prior booking through the resort reception is advisable) & free ๐Ÿ†“ parking for all guests ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ๐Ÿ‘ซ

Dining places/ cafes are available within the resort compound, personally she missed the bamboo steamed rice served from her weekend stay here, highly recommended you to enquire & advance booking to enjoy ya

Not interested for a staycation hereโ“โ‰๏ธ

You may opt for a day pass (9๏ธโƒฃam to 9๏ธโƒฃpm) to spend your day time here, ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/tadomhill/posts/3059285097417747:0

Ohh ya…Many couples ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ซ have opted this resort for their pre-wedding ๐Ÿคต๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ฐ๐Ÿป shots/ bridal portraits, not just that also a wedding ceremony, ๐ŸŒ https://www.facebook.com/tadomhill/posts/2134025826610350

So, when will be your turn to visit Tadom Hill Resort to escaping bustling city ๐ŸŒ†๐Ÿ™ lifeโ“โ‰๏ธ

Address๐Ÿ“: No.2, Jalan Bukit Tadom (Kampung Orang Asli), Kampung Labohan Dagang, 42700 Banting, Selangor Darul Ehsan, West Malaysia
Operation hours๐Ÿ•˜: 9am to 6.45pm daily
Contact no.โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ž๐Ÿ“ฑ: +6012-522 5908, +6012-5225728 & +6012โ€“5225883
Website๐ŸŒ: https://tadomhillresorts.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/tadomhill/

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Port Dickson (PD) ~ more than just a coastal beach

Yeahโ€ผ๏ธย It’s 27 Sept ~ World Tourism Day ~ย  ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ—บ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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In this blogging ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป is gonna sharing about her recent 6๏ธโƒฃ star โญ๏ธ luxury stay vacation with Lexis Hibiscus Port Dicksonย ๐ŸŒบ๐Ÿข at Tanjung Gemok ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿย & some must visit tourist destinations๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“nearby i.e. within 15mins driveย ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš™

It’s the largest water ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’ง homes development ๐Ÿข in the world ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ—บ Wow๐Ÿ˜ฒโ€ผ๏ธ

It’s strategically located๐Ÿ“with just 1๏ธโƒฃ hour drive ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš™ from KL ๐ŸŒ†๐Ÿ™ & 30mins drive ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš™ from KLIA โœˆ๏ธ

It was a happy ๐Ÿ˜ƒ late check-in ๐Ÿ”‘๐Ÿ—to her room ~ย The Sky Pool Villa @ the Tower Block ๐Ÿข after the whole day B2B event & sites visit trip ๐Ÿ˜Œโ˜บ๏ธ

Lexis Hibiscus ๐ŸŒบ๐Ÿข is nestled on PD’s pristine Pasir Panjang beach ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ– & overlooking the Straits of Malacca ๐ŸŒŠ with 639 pool ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ villas i.e. 117 tower rooms & 522 overwater ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’งvillas ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜

Guess whatโ“โ‰๏ธ

Each of its room is with a private dip pool ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ & steam โ™จ๏ธ room for its hotel guests ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ to relax ๐Ÿ˜Œ That’s why it won๐Ÿ…the Guiness World Record ~ Most swimming pools ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ in a resort ๐Ÿข ~ & ~ Most overwater ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’งvillas at a single resort ๐Ÿข ~ Bravo ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿปโ€ผ๏ธ

Once stepped ๐Ÿ‘ฃ in her room with sea ๐ŸŒŠ view, she was amazed ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿคฉ the huge room space & 2๏ธโƒฃ King size bed ๐Ÿ› ๐Ÿ› for 2๏ธโƒฃ pax ๐Ÿ‘ญ Then, she walked ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธtowards the room balcony & 1๏ธโƒฃst impressed ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿคฉ with the beautiful sky ๐ŸŒŒ high living view. This spacious balcony is with the private swimming pool ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ & steam โ™จ๏ธ room

Wowโ€ผ๏ธ Beautiful night view ๐ŸŒƒ๐ŸŒŒ from the room’s balcony ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

A tiring ๐Ÿ˜ต day, she went shower๐Ÿ›€๐Ÿป๐Ÿšฟ, downloading photos ๐Ÿ“ธ to laptop ๐Ÿ’ป& slept ๐Ÿ›Œ๐Ÿ˜ด๐Ÿ’ค

Ohh….She really loves โค๏ธ the comfy soft pillow & huge bed ๐Ÿ› ~ King size ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜

An enjoyable great sleep ๐Ÿ›Œ๐Ÿ˜ด๐Ÿ’ค for a night ๐ŸŒƒ๐ŸŒŒ (Too short ohh…More nightsss pleaseย ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜œ)

Woke up early ๐Ÿ”…๐Ÿ”† as would like to catch sunrise ๐ŸŒ… , however it was slight cloudy โ›…๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Ÿ

 

So, she switched on the steam โ™จ๏ธ room, had a morning ๐Ÿ”…๐Ÿ”† dip ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ at the pool, then a hot steam โ™จ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Œ

Truly refreshing morning ๐Ÿ”…๐Ÿ”† to chill & relaxย ๐Ÿ˜„

๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’—ย ~ Hospitality is our passion ~ย ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’—

After the delicious healthy buffet breakfast ๐Ÿฅž ๐Ÿณ โ˜•๏ธ served at Roselle Coffee House, checked out to explore around PD ๐ŸšŒ

Byeย ๐Ÿ‘‹ย byeย ๐Ÿ‘‹ Special thank you ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™ย for the wonderful farewell songs ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽต๐ŸŽคย & dancesย ๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜

 

Address๐Ÿ“:ย 12th Mile, Jalan Pantai, Port Dickson, 71250 Pasir Panjang, Negeri Sembilan, West Malaysia

Website๐ŸŒ:ย https://www.lexishibiscuspd.com/en/default.aspx

FB:ย https://www.facebook.com/lexishibiscuspd/

The within resort map viaย ๐ŸŒย https://www.lexishibiscuspd.com/getmedia/a764f04a-65d7-4fe7-a08d-db218ecbe2de/A1-lexis-hibiscus-June-2016.pdf.aspx

 

Hmm…Curious ๐Ÿค” & wonder about the places of interest ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“surrounding PDโ“โ‰๏ธ

The max is just within 15mins drive ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš™ย yaย ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿค—ย Yeahโ€ผ๏ธ

i. Dickson Dragon Cruise โ›ด

15mins drive ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš™ to Admiral Marina & Leisure Club โš“๏ธ

An enjoyableย ๐Ÿ˜ƒย & relaxing ๐Ÿ˜Œย cruiseย โ›ดย , highly recommended it ๐Ÿ‘†ย to appreciate pretty sunset momentย ๐ŸŒ…

It’s aย 2๏ธโƒฃ๏ธ-storey cruise โ›ดย , SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปย loves ๐Ÿ’—ย the time spent at upper deck, the lying on the bean bags ๐Ÿ˜Œ & listeningย ๐Ÿ‘‚ย the karaokeย ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽต๐ŸŽคย (Yesย โœ…ย , service available on board)ย by friends ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌย downstairs, just so chill & relaxย ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Address๐Ÿ“:ย Admiral Marina & Leisure Club โš“๏ธ, 5 1/2 Miles Jalan Pantai, Si Rusa, 71050 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, West Malaysia

Website๐ŸŒ:ย https://platinumcharters.com.my/dickson-dragon/

FB:ย https://www.facebook.com/dicksondragon/

 

ii. Sabrina Yacht ๐Ÿ›ฅ

Same locationย ๐Ÿ“ย i.e. The 15mins drive ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš™ to Admiral Marina & Leisure Club โš“๏ธ

She ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปย only dropped with friends to have a short viewing tour in this yatchย ๐Ÿ›ฅย , just right before theย Dickson Dragon Cruise โ›ดย departure

It’s a spacious comfyย 2๏ธโƒฃ๏ธ-storey yatch ๐Ÿ›ฅย & fully furnishedย ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Sabrina Yacht ๐Ÿ›ฅย is available for day charters & overnight ๐ŸŒƒ๐ŸŒŒย charters.ย It caters to private functions e.g. engagementย ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ’‹โ€๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿ’ย ceremony, weddingย ๐Ÿคต๐Ÿ‘ฐ party, birthday party๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŽ‚ย & corporate events etc.ย ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽŠ (Refer video clip below from FB page: Platinum Charters Pte Ltd)

Address๐Ÿ“:ย Admiral Marina & Leisure Club โš“๏ธ, 5 1/2 Miles Jalan Pantai, Si Rusa, 71050 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, West Malaysia

Hotline๐Ÿ“žโ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฑ: +6012-5513983

Website๐ŸŒ:ย https://platinumcharters.com.my/product/sabrina-kong-halvorsen-80/

FB:ย https://www.facebook.com/platinumcharterspteltd/

 

iii. PD Dream World Upside Down โฌ†๏ธโฌ‡๏ธ๐Ÿ”ƒ & 3๏ธโƒฃD Pix

12 mins drive ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš™

Definitely worth ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿปย to spend time here to enjoy crazy ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ˜ย happy photos snapping ๐Ÿ“ธย with family members & friendsย ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ

Aย 2๏ธโƒฃ๏ธ-storey shoplot,

  • Levelย 1๏ธโƒฃ๏ธ for upside down fun
  • Levelย 2๏ธโƒฃ๏ธ for theย 3๏ธโƒฃ๏ธD art studio

Opppsss….She has missed her chanceย ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธ to experience the 5๏ธโƒฃ๏ธD art…Next visit ya๐Ÿ‘ŒโœŒ๏ธ

 

Address๐Ÿ“: No 21-G, Medan Remis,, Jalan Remis 2, Batu 5, Si Rusa,ย 71050 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, West Malaysia

FB:ย https://www.facebook.com/pdupsidedown/

 

iv. PD Ostrich ๐ŸฆShow Farm

Approximately ๐Ÿ”Ÿmins drive ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš™ as this farm located near Purnama beach ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ with a large collection of ostriches ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿฆ

It has a petting zoo with pets & farm animals, as well as providing pony ๐Ÿด rides. All guests ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌcan feed ๐Ÿคฒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿฆ & snap photosss๐Ÿ“ธ with the animals in this farm

SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปย had a photoย ๐Ÿ“ธ up close with the princess ostrich ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿฆย of this farm

Ohh ya…Also can opt for a race ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธwith the ostriches๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿฆ

Guess whatโ“โ‰๏ธ

Yeahโ€ผ๏ธย SiennyLovesDrawing ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปhas experienced the race๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธย & got herself a certificateย ๐Ÿ“œ

All guestsย ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌย can opt to stepping ๐Ÿ‘ฃย on the ostrich eggย ๐Ÿฅšย & it doesn’t breakโ€ผ๏ธ Wowโ€ผ๏ธย Unbelievableโ€ผ๏ธย Do check out theย short clip ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŽฅย below shared from its FB page ~ The lay egg ๐Ÿฅšย process by princess ostrichย ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿฆย in the farm

You may shop ๐Ÿ›’ย some ostriches food items (Without cholestrolย ๐Ÿ‘) e.g. ostrich meat, satay๐Ÿขetc. to bring home ๐Ÿก to enjoy with family members & friendsย ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ‘ญ๐Ÿ‘ฌ

It operates daily from 9.30am till 6pm & an entrance fee ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธย is charged

Address๐Ÿ“: Lot 1419, Jalan Kemang 13, Batu 9, Jalan Pantai, 73000 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, West Malaysia

Website๐ŸŒ:ย http://9wondersofpd.com/

FB:ย https://www.facebook.com/pdostrichshowfarm/

 

v. Herbal ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑOasis Farm

ย ๐Ÿ”Ÿmins drive ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš™ย as it’s next to theย PD Ostrich ๐ŸฆShow Farm

However, it requires a separate entry ticket ๐ŸŽŸ ya

Sheย ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปย has learnt much more about herbal plants ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿƒย & each of its benefits

Also learnt to prepare a rainbow colours ๐ŸŒˆย fruits, flower (Hibiscus flowers are edible ya) & vegetables saladย ๐Ÿฅ—ย with group mates

Really juicy deliciousย ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿคค to enjoy this self made saladย ๐Ÿฅ—

Ohh ya…During the farm tour, she has actually requested from the farm ownerย ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพ, Mrs Kiang for 2๏ธโƒฃ๏ธ herbal plant rootsย ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒฟ, however Mrs Kiang ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพย said after the tour, then none at all (Hmm… ๐Ÿค”ย Why later laterโ“โ‰๏ธ)

SiennyLovesDrawingย ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปย also forgotten towards ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธย the end of the farm visit, no โŒย new ย ๐Ÿ†•ย plant rootsย ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒฟย purchaseย ๐Ÿ›’ for her papa ๐Ÿ‘ดย at home gardenย ๐Ÿก Sigh…Sad…Sad…๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ

Address๐Ÿ“:ย Lot 1419, Jalan Kemang 13, Batu 9, Jalan Pantai, 73000 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, West Malaysia

Website๐ŸŒ:ย http://9wondersofpd.com/pd-parks/herbal-oasis/

FB:ย https://www.facebook.com/herbaloasisfarm/

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