Nurul Nazifa Binti Che Husin

 Hey readers...!! 

My name is Nurul Nazifa Bt Che Husin (A09A163). 

I'm from Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business at University Malaysia Kelantan (UMK). I was born on 13 December 1990 in my house (maybe it is a funny to hear that but it is true..hehe) at Kg Terap, Bachok, Kelantan. I will graduated in Bachelor in Health Entrepreneurship (SAW).

Normally when we were in primary school there are lot of Ambition that we want to be. I had thinking to become a policewomen or a teacher. But when I was in primary school, I changed my ambition to become an accountant. Then, when I got an offered from UMK which is studying here about an entrepreneur, my ambition also change. I want to be an ENTREPRENEUR. Oh! I think it must be a quite afford to make it true...  :)

Actually, I’m writing this blog is for my assignment for the Travel and Tour Management subject. Before this, I have created my personal blog. When I got this work I think that it is not hard to do the blog again. I just know a little bit about the specialties of the blog gadgets, layout and template But I am not a blogger walking. I just edit my personal blog when I have something special to tell and when I want to express my feeling towards what had happen in my life.

Besides that, because of this assignment is for attract people travel worldwide, I have to find many interesting places for them. I have found the places that I really don’t know about that, but it is something new to share with the traveler. So that, they will enjoy at the wonderful places that I suggested. Maybe not many people can explore a beautiful place by themselves. They need a guide or travel agency for them to plan a holiday.   

Do you want a vacation planning?

Everyone who wants to release tension with whole days work or maybe facing with many problems in life will find a way to get out of this nonsense thing.. I want to suggest many interesting places for you to make it as an unforgettable journey... Here, I will bring new memories for you :)

Thanks for visiting my blog.

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DESTINASION 1 : Kilim Geoforest Park, Langkawi

Firstly, I want to suggest an attractive place around Malaysia.

The Kilim Geoforest Park is located at the East of Langkawi Island.

It has a beautiful landscape of limestone hills with various shapes and sizes of pinnacles. 

You must get there by taking a Mangrove Boat that have been provided. After you show the tickets, a boatman (tour guide) will bring you through three interesting places. The life jacket will be provided for all passengers. You can take a 1 hour Mangrove Tour Package which included bat cave, fish farm, and eagle feeding. 

Firstly, you can arrive at Bat Cave which is a home for hundreds of insect bats hanging above around you. The journey only take 5 minute from the jetty. Once you get there, a guard will give a torchlight for the one group because inside the cave was totally dark. You can see many bats, red spiders and beautiful shape of stone.

Then, the boatman will bring you at the Fish Farm. 

It is not huge but can show you many kinds of fish such as shooting fish, the big black rays, and the horse shoe crab

The guide who was given responsibility may explain about the uniqueness of fishes. You can also feed them. Don't worry because the fish may not harm you.

Next stop is Eagle Feeding. The boatman will throw pieces of meat to the sea and swarm of eagles will clear it out in just few minutes. You just wait the eagle coming and see the show. 

You will be enjoy here because along the journey, you can see many shapes like pregnant women, sleep person, tortoise and so on. All natural resources are very interesting when you look deeper on them. 

Don't worry about your safety and enjoy the trip!

DESTINATION 2 : Laguna Redang Island Resort,Terengganu

Do you want to holiday at the Island? Here we go!

LAGUNA REDANG ISLAND RESORT

Pulau Redang is situated 45km off the coast of Kuala Terengganu. It is the largest of all Terengganu's Island. It provides an excellent opportunity for snorkeling, scuba diving and jungle trekking to keep you occupied or just relaxing along the glistening white beaches. There are many packages for you to choose such as: * 3D2N Early Bird Promotion  * 2D1N Laguna Redang Deluxe Package * 3D2N Laguna Redang Deluxe Package * 3D2N Laguna Redang Diving Package * Itinerary for 3D2N Deluxe Package.  How to get there?

Before you arrive at Pulau Redang, you must take the boat at Merang Jetty. One important thing you must do is confirm your arrival time at Merang Jetty because it open at 9.30 a.m. If you arrived before that time, you will face trouble waiting time and bored to death. Take note about it!

The boat trip from Merang Jetty to Pulau Redang will take around 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on the condition of the sea.

It is located on one of the beach on the island, the hotel is set against a backdrop of fine powder-white sand, crystal-clear waters and emerald hills. At Laguna Redang Island have many beautiful places you will sea, from the beach and on the deep of sea.

It designed as a modern interpretation of traditional Malay architecture, the low-rise resort blends harmoniously with environment. With it view like living at the village, so impress! you will be memorizing it!

It also provide you many facilities such as :

Laundry

Swimming Pool

Restaurant

Massage

Safety Deposit Boxes

PADI Diving Centre

Shuttle Bus

Souvenir Shop

Hotel Clinic

Surau ( Muslim Prayer Hall)

Boat Services

Recreation Facilities

Meeting Facilities

Besides that, there has a More More Tea Inn, the quaint and colorful building housing the souvenir shop rose to fame as a key setting in the Hong Kong movie "Summer Holiday" starring Richie Ren and Sammi Cheng. Today, fans of the movie come from far and wide to visit the location. You can take the picture and checkout the gift at the gift shop. The stuff is not so expensive and it is affordable price. You will not regret buying on this shop.

If you take a tour package, they will provide you the foods from breakfast, lunch until dinner. Don't worry because their foods are Halal. That is very important for Muslim. Then, not forget about having snorkeling adventure. You will see many types of fishes on the top to the ground of water. The tour guide will bring you from destination to the other destination. You must wear a goggle and the gadget. Another thing to remind you is that you must either buy a waterproof camera or a marine case for your camera if not you will regret.

Take the picture as much as you want and enjoy it!

DESTINATION 3 : Bukit Gambang Water Park, Kuantan. Pahang

If you want to enjoy with your family during holiday, you can bring them here because there are many types of game based on water. The Gambang Water Park is situated in Kuantan, the capital city of Pahang. If you drive from Kuala Lumpur, it will take about 2 to 5 hour to arrive here. It is a water park that only has in Gambang and it is a huge water park. It has many resorts that you can stay such as Caribbean Bay Resort, Arabian Bay Resort and many more.

Before entrance into the Water Park, you must to pay for the ticket at the counter. You can choose how many money you want to spend because it has a package. In the Water Park, they don’t allow us to bring any foods & beverages because it provided there. You can choose E- Value RM50, RM100 or RM150 for buying the foods, beverages and lend the facilities provided such as tubes, Cabana, life jacket and locker. If your E-Value is not enough, you can top up at the counter. They can give one wrist band that has a top up inside it.

Theme Park Entrance Ticket Price

Adult (13 years & above)       RM 19.90/adult

Child (90cm - 12 years)          RM 12.90/child

<CABANA FOR RENTAL>

<COCO BEACH>

Besides that, you will be fun with water activities which features a large wave pool at Coco Beach. You will enjoy there when a huge wave time. Your boat will be bump each other like playing at the beach. Who’d believe that you’d be able to surf in the middle of a jungle? Not on treetops like Tarzan but actual rolling water swells right here at Malaysia’s biggest wave pool, Coco Beach Wave Pool. It’s just like a real beach, only better.

<KIDS SLIDE>

When it comes to having a blast, kids are always raring for more. So, in the Water Park also has Kids Slide created special for them. It is small in size but a big on fun for the energetic children play there. Your kids will have a fun with the Big Fish up there.

<6 LANE RACER SLIDE>

For the 6 lane racer slide, it specified for any age level who are wanted to try this. It is a challenging game. You must have a confident to slide your body at this lane. A person who are above 80 kg do not allowed to play this game.

<FAMILY RAFT RIDE>

 

The Family Raft Ride is a longest in Malaysia. It is more fun when you ride with your family. But, it does not specified for how many passenger will ride this raft. One person only also can ride. I think around below 10 person can enjoy riding this raft.

<PENGUIN ISLAND>

 

 Cool sensation: The journey of ice around a tunnel at the Penguin Island. The children below 12 years do not allow play at this part alone. There are a wonderful wave inside this penguin island.

  ENJOY WITH YOUR FAMILY AT GAMBANG WATER PARK!  

DESTINATION 4 : Tioman Island, Pahang,

Tioman Island is the largest in the a group of 64 volcanic islands which includes Pulau Sei Buat, Pulau Sembilang, Pulau Tulai , Pulau Chebeh , Pulau Labas and Pulau Renggis is located 80km northwest off Peninsular Malaysia's east coast.

According to a local folklore this island is the resting place of a fabled dragon princess who had turned herself into an island in the South China Sea and become truly one of the most beautiful islands in the region.

How to get there? 

Malaysian Airlines operates daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan. 

Express Bus services and taxis ply the routes from major towns to Kuantan. This is also daily buses plying the route of Kuala Lumpur directly to Mersing jetty.  

From Mersing jetty , you can then take a boat or ferry to Tioman Island.Tioman Island is within easy reach from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. There are several possibilities to come to the island.

From Mersing of Tanjung Gemuk, Tioman Island is just a 3 to 4 hour boat ride away. If you prefer a shorter comfortable ride, air-conditioned fast ferries which depart daily can make the trip in approximately 2hours.

There are a number of resorts to stay at on Pulau Tioman. I suggest that you stay at Paya Beach Resort. You will loved it as it was a compact place right next to the beach with enough facilities for our needs!

What is interesting at this place? Here we look @_@ 

TIOMAN NIGHTLIFE

     Karaoke 

  ~Enjoy at Karaoke pub in kampung Genting and for the price of a drink (RM10), you can stay there until they close at 10p.m. If you don't like to sing, you can always watch the star twinkle in the night sky.

 




Paya Tropical Holistic Spa 

 ~ Nighttime Relaxation Paya 
    Tioman Classic 
~ Very relaxing top to toe aromatherapy oil massage.

                            <TROPICAL HOLISTIC SPA>    

   Four S Cafe  

    ~  A place for Divers to meet in the evenings and get cheap beer right across the street from Fisher Men Dive Centre.

  BB cafe: Bar by the sea  

~  A relaxing bar on stilts which starts in the late afternoon and serves cold beer for the person who has been snorkeling and sun tanning on the beach all day.

 Beach Bar  

~  There is a live band performance every night at Beach Bar in the vicinity of Berjaya Tioman Beach, Golf & Spa Resort.

 

 

TIOMAN SHOPPING

Tekek Village Duty Free 

* The larger stores in Tekek stock not only a variety of tobacco and alcohol     products, including wines, but also a good selection of t-shirts, bathing suits and Tioman souvenirs.

                           <TEKEK VILLAGE>

  Vision Commerce store 

 * This is the island's largest duty free shop offering variety of products such as batiks, t-shirts, souvenirs, kitchen utensils, and cigarettes.


<VISION COMMERCE>

Salang Indah Mini Mart 

* Almost Complete Mini Mart providing food n drinks, sunblocks, tanning lotion, beachwear, cigarettes, medicine, shampoo and other stuff. 

                                       <SALANG INDAH>

 

  

  Paya  

* These are line of some duty free shops at the beach front, most notably in Paya village at the Paya Beach Resort. 

<PAYA VILLAGE>

TIOMAN OUTDOORS

 Nenek Semukut 

*This scenic twin peaks is undoubtedly the most recognize able landmark of  Tioman. 


   <NENEK SEMUKUT>












 Kampung Juara and its beach   

*This is probably the most secluded place on Tioman since it is located on the eastern side of the island facing the South China Sea

 <KAMPUNG JUARA> 

 Asah waterfall  
*The highest waterfalls are the Asah waterfall close to Mukut village which has refreshingly cool mountain pools to swim
                                                             <ASAH WATERFALL>

 Pulau Tioman Marine Park 
*The marine area around Pulau Tioman and eight other nearby islands have been gazetted as marine parks and marine reserves, confined to an area two nautical... miles from the coast. 

 <MARINE PARK>

DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE FOODS 

As far as food is concerned, there were plenty and varieties.  I was amazed.   This was certainly no kampung.  The famous Ramly burger was here too.   Though Starbucks was not here, you still could find mocha or latte here.  Who knows, maybe KFC will be here in the future!  You must get BBQ fish at RM10.00 at the busy Salang Indah Restaurant. 

Further down the path, there was the White House Cafe which you can found the fried noodle very delicious at RM4.00.   

The setting here was beautiful.  Very basic tables and chairs by the sea.   They also sold BBQ seafood here.  You cannot miss it because it was painted all white.

If you want Chinese food, you can have it at the Salang Beach Chinese Restaurant.  I wonder how was the food here.
For breakfast, you can try the roti chennai at Salang Indah Restaurant or Salang Dream Restaurant.  

In this booming business of restaurants and cafes, you will find some small Malay stalls selling nasi lemak or simple food.  Salang is almost self-contained.  There were few mini marts selling anything from instant noodle to disposal underwear.  Price here was a little higher than the main land.


 

DESTINATION 5 : The Monument Park, Kuala Terengganu

<THE ENTRANCE OF THE MONUMENT PARK>

Now, I bring you at the Monument Park. It is located in Man Wan Island at KualaTerengganu. It is a park that has many monuments of mosque around the world, and is the most significant monument park ever built in this region, housing 21 replicas of historical monuments and mosques from all over the world. The whole Park complex consists of Crystal Mosque, Convention Hall, administrative buildings, and Monument Park. The gated Monument Park is the home of 21 world famous monuments in miniature.

For your information, the monuments here were built so detailed that they resemble almost exactly the original buildings from the original place, only the size is smaller. I was told that most (if not all) replicas here are made to scale 1:8 compared to original building. Yet, the beauty of these historical monuments of centuries of age is enough to make you amazed of realisation how people manage to build such architecture during their era.

How to get there?

<THE ENTRANCE OF THE PARK>

<THE PARK CAN BE REACHED BY BOAT>

Mind you, the ticket is in the form of a passport and it must be stamped on entry and exit.  

 ENTRANCE FEES

Adult- RM 15.00

(13 - 59 years old)

+ passport and food voucher RM3 and buying souvenir RM2

Children- RM 8.00

(7 - 12 years old)

+passport

(free for children below 6 years)

 Senior Citizen - RM 8.00

(above 60 years)

+passport

 They do not allow any foods and beverages inside unless we buy the foods inside the park. they also provide the tram and bicycle but you must pay for using it. However, if you are coming for the second time, they will give a free of bicycle and continue for other time, they will give free for other facilities like tram, foods and so on. 

Let's take a look for the monuments inside the park >>>> 

<ALEPPO CITADEL, SYRIA>

Estimated to have been built during the 10th Cebtury BC, it became a citadel under the Seleucids. Saladin's son, Ghazi used it both as a residence and fortress.

<THE PALACE OF AL-HAMBRA, GRENADE, SPAIN>

Also called Red Castle which is an ancient palace and fortress complex built between 1238-1354 in the reigns of Mohammed bin Ahmar, the first Nasrid King. Al Hambra is famous because of the establishment of this palace. There are 4 main entrance to go into this town and there are a few big hall around the town. the interior walls inside is full of 'stucco calligraphy' which is declaration of praise to Allah. Besides that, there are many beautiful parks with decoration of natural such as trees, water and animals.

<AL-HARAM MOSQUE,MECCA, ARAB SAUDI>


This mosque houses the holiest place in the world for all Muslims, the ka'bah. In Arabic, ka'bah means "a high place with respect and prestige" and Muslims all over the world face the Ka'bah during prayers.This mosque is compulsory for the Muslims to pray if they are able to fulfill it.

<BADSHAHI MOSQUE, LAHORE, PAKISTAN>

 Once, the largest the mosque in the world with a capacity of 65,000 Muslims, this mosque was built in 1673 A.D. by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir. 

<DOME OF THE ROCK / FATIMAH AZ-ZAHRA MOSQUE, PALESTINE>

It also called Kubbah As- Sakhrah, Baitul Muqqaddis. It is built in 692 C.E under the patronage of the Umayyad Caloph Abdul al- Malik bin Marwan, it enshrines the Sacred Rock and commemorates the Prophet Muhammad's Ascension to the heaven to visit God. It is interesting story if we appreciate it. 

<KUL-SHARIF, RUSIA>

Once, left in ruins, the reconstuction of this mosque following the collapse of the Soviet Union is reflective of Kazan's 1,000 years long history and its design is reminiscent of the historical surrounding of the Kremlin.  

<GREAT MOSQUE OF AGADEZ, NIGER>

Built in the sixteenth century when the city was at its height, this mosque is made of dried earth and is topped by pyramid-shaped minaret spiked with 13 rows of stakes to strengthen the structure.  

<GREAT MOSQUE OF SAMARA, IRAQ>

Commossioned by Abbasid caliph Al-Mutawakkil in the 9th century and built entirely and clay, today it stands majestically in the largest ancient city in the world,just north of Baghdad. 

<KALYAN MINARET, UZBEKISTAN>

Built in 1127 A.D by Arslan-Khan, the minaret, made of baked bricks, is a flawless example of both civil engineering and superior architectural creation.

<KUDUS AL-MINAR MOSQUE, CENTRAL JAVA INDONESIA >

Built in 1549 by Sunan Kudus (Ja'far Shodiq), its unique feature is the harmonization of Hindu-javanese style with an islamic function, epitomized in its tower resembling a Chandi, typically found in Hindu temples.

<MAUSOLEUM OF ABU NASR PARSA, AFGHANISTAN>

Built in the 17th century in Timurid style, the shrine in this octagonal structure is dedicated to an eminent theologian, kwaja Abu Nasr Parsa who was a spiritual leader of the Naqshbandi order. 

<MINARET OF XIAN, CHINA>

This mosque that was founded in 1392 by naval admiral Haj Cheng Ho during the tang Dynasty  typifies a Buddhist temple, however its grand axis is aligned form east to west, facing Mecca.

<NABAWI MOSQUE, MADINAH, SAUDI ARABIA>

Madinah, in full is Madinat rasul Allah which means "City of the prophet of Allah" and is the second holiest site in Islam. This mosque was built on the site of Muhammad's home and where he was buried.

<MOHAMED ALI MOSQUE, EGYPT>

Also known as the Alabaster Mosque owing to the extensive use of this fine material, this mosque was built by Mohammad Ali whose reign is known as the beginning of the Egyptian renaissance.

<NATIONAL MOSQUE, MALAYSIA>

This is our mosque in Malaysia. It is built in 1965 as a tribute to Malaysia's first Prime Minister, it's main roof is reminiscent of an open royal parasol, and the minaret's cap a folded one.

<PATTANI CENTRAL MOSQUE, THAILAND>

Built in 1954 during the administration of Field Marshal Sarit, this mosque resembling the Taj Mahal is the focal point of Thai Muslims and a centre for religious ceremonies.

<GREAT MOSQUE OF QAIRAWAN, TUNISIA>

Built in 670 by Uqba Ibn Nafi, this is the oldest Islamic monument in Tunisia with the oldest dated minaret. Today, having been rebuilt three times, this mosque symbolizes equality in Qairawan.

<SULEYMAN MOSQUE, TURKEY>

This mosque was built in 1557, during the 46 year reign of Suleyman of the Ottoman Empire. It housed infirmaries, a medical school, a hospital, shop, cells and arms-houses. 

<SHEIKH LUTFALLAH MOSQUE, IRAN>

An outstanding example of islamic architecture and once used as a royal mosque, it was built in the 17th century by Sheikh lutfallah Maisi Al-Amili, a distinguished scholar and teacher.

<SULTAN MOSQUE, SINGAPORE>

It is located at the Kampung Glam, Singapore. The mosque is considered one of the most important mosque in Singapore. Famous with it glided dome sit on bed formed by glass bottles donated by local residents.

<SULTAN OMAR ALI SAIFUDIN, BRUNEI>

Built in 1958 in Bandar Seri Begawan and named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei, this mosque was designed by an Italian architect. Its golden-domed structure is the Tallest building in the city. 

<TAJ MAHAL, INDIA>

The fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built Taj Mahal in loving memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, as a symbol of his eternal love for her.

The monuments here are very beautiful and interesting. Inside the replicas, they will giving a briefing, and you can watch the 8 minute presentation that story about the history, engineering, traditions and customs. You will learn a new thing after watching the short video. The video presentation is in replica is good, delivered in Malay and English subtitle. If you want to know more about this replicas, come and feel that you are in that places.

<THE BUGGY CARS>

As I mention above, to visit these replicas, if you are lazy to walk along 800-metre footpath linking these sites, you can use the transport like mini train, bicycles,or buggy cars for a small fee. So it is easier for disable visitors.

ENJOY YOUR TRIP INSIDE THE HISTORICAL MOSQUES!!