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Kellie's Castle - Batu Gajah, Perak

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Recently travel north of Malaysia from Kuala Lumpur and dropped by to see this historical monument.


Took North South Expressway (E 1) from Kuala Lumpur and exit at Gopeng (exit 135). This castle just a few kilometer from the exit.

Located near Batu Gajah, Ipoh, Perak

Entrance fee for Malaysian:

Adult : RM 4
Children : RM 3

Enjoy few snaps from amateur photographer.







The story behind Kellie's Castle

History told us that the construction of this mansion began in the year 1915 during the time of the British Occupation of Malaya. Malaya has since gained independance and is now known as Malaysia. The owner, William Kellie Smith was a wealthy Scottish planter who made his fortune in Malaya by helping to construct public roads in South Perak. He then purchased 960 acres of jungle land in the district of Kinta and used it to plant rubber. Rubber was one of the commodity that was in great demand a that time. He diversified his agriculture venture by going into tin mining industry. Hence he established himself as the owner of Kinta Kellas Estate and the Kinta Kellas Tin Dredging Company. He probably chose the name Kellas as he was born on March 1, 1870 in Easter Kellas, Scotland.

As he prospered, he built his first house known as Kellas House in the estate in 1910 for his wife, Agnes Smith and their first child, Helen Agnes. This house and its ruin can still be seen today which is located just beside Kellie's Castle. What is left of the first house today is just the foundation and parts of the wall.


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Bukit Merah Laketown Resort - Perak

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This a part of weekend gateway to Taiping, Perak.


We checked in on 24th July (Saturday) at Laketown Hotel, Bukit Merah for one night.

The Hotel
Since this trip was unplanned trip, we did not reserve the room earlier. Only make a call on 10aM in the morning, the rates was Rm250 (weekend) for bed and breakfast. If booked through internet (24 hours earlier at least) the rate would be from Rm110 - Rm150 depending number of rooms available. However this rate without any breakfast (Rm26++) per person.

The Room
Check in at the hotel about 2pM. Our room was on Level 3. A clean sheet queen bed together with a day bed with pullout available. Able to accommodate a parent with two children in comfort mode.

Just the bathroom a bit dirty with moles & stains on the floor.

Well its a resort (bukit merah inn to be exact). Not a luxury hotel.

No newspaper will be sent to your room. Need to purchase at the souvenir shop a walking distance from the hotel. Same goes to the breakfast cafe.

The Dining
Breakfast was just okay. Nothing fancy. Mostly prepared by trainee chef (can see from their badge). Nasi lemak, bakeries, fresh orange juice, scramble eggs station (outside).

Chairlift
Next we tried the chairlift ride. It cost Rm7.oo per person (adult). The twin-seater cable chair ride to enjoy a 'Spectacular' view as it takes you over the Waterpark to see the scenic view of Bukit Merah Lake. You will be take to overview across the waterpark. The stomach was still full after breakfast.

SkyCycle
So next we tried the skycycle that cost Rm6.00 per person (adult). You need to cycle the ride with you two hands. Across the short route will cover tropical jungle (they claim!) and the lake side. Not worth your money.

Water Park
Only later we enter the water theme park. Since this not peak season (not school or public holiday) not so many people around. You need not to line up for any ride / slides.

Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri: 12pM - 7pM
Sat - Sun also school & public holiday : 10aM - 7pM

Entrance Fee:
Rm 27.00 (adult)
Rm 23.00 (child)
Rm 10.00 (senior & disabled person)

P/S:
*Do not forget your sunscreen! :-)

*Plan and book earlier your accommodation!

*Avoid Apartment. Look very old, dirty and not properly maintain.

*Kampung Air (Water Chalet) mostly reserve for group booking by tourist from Middle East or Japan / Korea. Try your lucky to get that!

*Accept Mastercard & Visa only.

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Taiping Lake Garden & Taiping Zoo (Night Safari)

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Wondering what to do in Taiping?


In the evening, you must visit the Lake Garden. The Taiping Lake Garden is accessible by car to tour around the lake. Playground and picnic area are available for free. However, you will be charge to use the public toilet! =p

The zoo located in vicinity of the Lake Garden itself.

You must try!
1) To cycle the swan boat Rm6.00 for 30 minutes ride.

2) Experience the night safari of Taiping Zoo.

Night Safari Visiting Hours:

8pM till 11pM

Entrance Fee:

Rm 16.00 (adult)
Rm 10.00 (children)

P/S:
*Thought the area / cages are attached with spotlight, the surrounding abit dark and scary. Try to stick with the train ride rather that walking in the dark.

*we finished the tour in 45 mins and go back.

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Damai Laut, Lumut

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Swiss-Garden Golf Resort & Spa Damai Laut (formerly known as Swiss-Garden Resort & Spa Damai Laut), a 4 star resort, open on 18 December 1997 is an international standards resort blended with the quiet charm of traditional Malaysian hospitality in a rich tapestry of comfort and luxury. Swiss-Garden Golf Resort & Spa Damai Laut offers guest a wonderful retreat to nature. Providing superb hotel amenities coupled with attentive, personal service, the resort is perfect for business conferences or a holiday filled with recreational fun.

Swiss-Garden Golf Resort & Spa Damai Laut is a very private hotel with 300 well appointed guestrooms overlooking the Straits of Malacca and Pangkor Island. It is located on a 425 acres of natural rainforest and surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, wetlands and offers beautifully landscaped gardens and large open spaces with breathtaking sea view for guests who want to relax and enjoy a wonderful retreat to nature. All rooms are equipped with amenities including High Speed Internet Access, IDD telephone, individually controlled air-conditioning, colour television with CNN International news service, Astro channels and in-house videos and an electronic safe in every room for personal documents and valuables. This resort is perfect for business or holidays complete with recreational fun. All rooms are air-conditioned and come with its own private balcony.

Swiss-Garden Golf Resort & Spa Damai Laut offers a wealth of recreational options. Relax by the swimming pool, be pampered with a soothing Spa treatment, enjoy a game of tennis or squash or work out at the Fitness Centre. The centre comes complete with a fully-equipped gymnasium, male and female saunas, Jacuzzi, a steam room and Spa. Recreational and leisure facilities includes a free-form swimming pools, wading pool, board and computer games, children’s playroom, watersports centre and team building facilities are available and a Convenience store.

Swiss-Garden Golf Resort & Spa Damai Laut comes with an 18-hole (Par 72) championship golf course and a driving range.

The options for dining and entertainment at Swiss-Garden Golf Resort & Spa Damai Laut range from casual to cosmopolitan. All-day dining at the Garden Terrace offers local and international spreads. The Blossom Courtyard offers exotic cuisine from the Mediterranean & European, providing a perfectly cosy ambience. The Gayam, an open restaurant on the sea that faces the sunset offers selections of Seafood BBQ dishes and wide array of concoctions. The Nineteenth Karaoke Lounge offers a wide selection of songs. The Blue Chip Lounge is the perfect place to sit back and relax after a day long tours or a sightseeing trips with being entertained by the hotel’s resident pianist or band.

Location:

Swiss-Garden Golf Resort & Spa Damai Laut
Off Pangkor Island, Malaysia
Persiaran Swiss-Garden
Jalan Damai Laut, Off Jalan Teluk Senangin
32200 Lumut, Perak, Malaysia

Contact:

05 - 684 3333

Website:

http://www.swissgarden.com/hotels/sgrdl/index.php

P/S:

*Accept major international credit card.

*Good for privacy and tranquility trip.

*Mostly traveler from Japan / Korea or Middle East.

*Stayed for more than 4 nights. Breakfast and lunch are repeatedly the same. Please prepare for that.

*Stayed in Deluxe Sea View, believe the room has not been occupied for quite sometime. Dusty and musky smell.

*Good for golf trips.

*About 30km from nearest town, Lumut.

*About 90km trunk road from Teluk Intan.

*Pangkor Island would be more better choice.

*BBQ diner will cost you about Rm 55++ per person.

*Water activity is very limited.

*Do not reflex 4 star rating hotel.


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