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First all, we wish Happy Chinese New Year to all our Chinese readers, friends and fans and Happy Holiday for our non-Chinese readers, friends and fans.
For days, the weather in Kuala Lumpur has been scorching hot. The temperature reads 35.5 degree Celsius during the day. We advise everyone to drink more water at this time to avoid any sickness.

By the way, do you know where is the hottest place in Malaysia and how hot it was?
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<p>First all, we wish <strong>Happy Chinese New Year</strong> to all our Chinese readers, friends and fans and Happy Holiday for our non-Chinese readers, friends and fans.</p>
<p>For days, the weather in Kuala Lumpur has been scorching hot. The temperature reads 35.5 degree Celsius during the day. We advise everyone to drink more water at this time to avoid any sickness.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6758194133/" title="chuping2 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6758194133_a229d751dc_z.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="chuping2"></a><br />
By the way, do you know where is the <strong>hottest place in Malaysia</strong> and how hot it was?</p>
<p>No one could get the answer right for this.</p>
<p>The hottest place in Malaysia is in <strong>Chuping, Perlis</strong> the northernmost state in Peninsula Malaysia. The record breaking temperature was <strong>40.1 degree Celsius </strong>on <strong>9<sup>th</sup> of April 1998.</strong> We can’t imagine how the place was at <strong>40.1 degree Celsius</strong>.<br />
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We were there last December as invited by <strong>Santai Magazine</strong> and <strong>Tourism Malaysia Perlis</strong> to promote tourism. It was an interesting 3 days 2 nights adventure. We try to complete the travelogue of Perlis as soon as possible.</p>
<p>Once again, we wished everyone Happy Chinese New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai.</p>
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		<title>Den Den Town Nipponbashi the Otaku Haven in Osaka</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Den Den Town Nippombashi the Otaku Haven in Osaka
If there is Akihabara in Tokyo, then there is Den Den Town in Osaka. The actual name of the place is called Nipponbashi and it is located near (walking distance) Namba and the busy Dotonburi.  Hence, if you are looking for manga, toys (such as Transformers, Gundam, Macross, Gashapons and Figurines including the sexy ones) and also cosplay items, Den Den Town is the best place for you.

Usual scene of Den Den Town
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Den Den Town Nippombashi the Otaku Haven in Osaka</strong></p>
<p>If there is <strong>Akihabara in Tokyo</strong>, then there is <strong>Den Den Town</strong> in <strong>Osaka.</strong> The actual name of the place is called Nipponbashi and it is located near (walking distance) <strong>Namba </strong>and the busy <strong>Dotonburi</strong>.  Hence, if you are looking for manga, toys (such as <strong>Transformers, Gundam, Macross, Gashapons</strong> and Figurines including the sexy ones) and also cosplay items, Den Den Town is the best place for you.<br />
<a title="den den town 19 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6706357307/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6706357307_599204f649_z.jpg" alt="den den town 19" width="400" height="600" /></a></p>
<p>Usual scene of Den Den Town<br />
<strong>How to go to Nipponbashi via train and Subway:</strong></p>
<p>There is no secret the cheapest transportation in Osaka is via train or subway. Walking is the preferred choice if you near the area but train or subway is always the best.</p>
<p>If you are traveling in Osaka city by itself, we recommend you to take the daily pass ticket which you can purchase at the train or subway station.</p>
<p>The options are as follows:</p>
<p>* Kintetsu Namba Line</p>
<p>* Osaka Municipal Subway (Nipponbashi Station)</p>
<p>o Sakaisuji Line (K17)</p>
<p>o Sennichimae Line (S17)</p>
<p>Since we took the <strong>Sennichimae Line</strong> from Namba station, we could offer some tips on how to get there from <strong>Nipponbashi Station (Sennichimae Line).</strong></p>
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<a title="den den town 14 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6706356609/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6706356609_5af5ae1b45_z.jpg" alt="den den town 14" width="600" height="400" /></a></strong></p>
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</strong> Get off at Nipponbashi line via Sennichimae Line and look for <strong>Exit 5</strong>.<br />
<a title="den den town 15 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6706356751/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6706356751_3832dd2051_z.jpg" alt="den den town 15" width="600" height="422" /></a><br />
After exiting on <strong>Exit 5 </strong>turn right and keep on walking until you reach Den Den Town. It should be a 5 min walk.</p>
<p>There are dozens of shops in Den Den Town but we were told that it is much smaller than Akihibara of Tokyo. Thus, we won’t want to compare since this is the best otaku place in Osaka. Our motive was to enjoy and to shop for our favourite collector items!</p>
<p><strong>Where to get Gundam in Den Den Town Nipponbashi Osaka</strong></p>
<p>Looking for your favourite old or new Gundam, check out the recommended toy shop below as how we experienced it.</p>
<p><strong>Kids Land</strong></p>
<p><a title="den den town 1 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6706356539/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6706356539_a5838cbc55_z.jpg" alt="den den town 1" width="400" height="600" /></a></p>
<p>The two storey toy shop is the dreamland for Gundam lovers. They have sale on old item and clear stock items. Sadly we cannot take pictures within any toy shops in Den Den Town. They also offer other toys but they have the most Gundam.<br />
<a title="den den town 2 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6706356403/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6706356403_7b122a4463_z.jpg" alt="den den town 2" width="400" height="600" /></a></p>
<p>Opening Hours:</p>
<p>11 am to 8 pm.</p>
<p><strong>Hobby Shop (next to HeroGangu.com)</strong><br />
<a title="den den town 4 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6706354771/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6706354771_5195b121ed_z.jpg" alt="den den town 4" width="400" height="600" /></a><br />
This seven storey toy shop sells mostly new items and you can hunt your toys here. There is a lift and a directory on the toys category on each floor.<br />
<a title="den den town 7 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6706355169/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6706355169_4d369423a1_z.jpg" alt="den den town 7" width="600" height="400" /></a></p>
<p>Some of the display Macross toys.</p>
<p><a title="den den town 6 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6706355017/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6706355017_d1e642fecb_z.jpg" alt="den den town 6" width="600" height="400" /></a></p>
<p><em>Anime figurines are so easy to find here.</em></p>
<p>The ground floor offers collector items on sale on their respective spaces in transparent boxes. Collectors will rent the boxes and put their items on sale. Customers will come and purchase their item and the sales will go back to the collector with commission taken. This is an interesting rental and selling concept of toys also available in Akihabara.</p>
<p>Opening Hours:</p>
<p>11 am to 8 pm</p>
<p><strong>Where to get Transformers in Den Den Town Nipponbashi Osaka</strong></p>
<p>We are hardcore fan of vintage Transformers and we have been collecting it for years. We have dozens of vintage Transformers toys in our toy room and we were looking to add more to our collections in Den Den Town. Please check out the recommended toy shops as how we experienced it.</p>
<p><strong>Jungle Hobby Shop</strong><br />
<a title="den den town 12 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6706356027/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6706356027_85b4765b5f_z.jpg" alt="den den town 12" width="400" height="600" /></a><br />
This two storey toy shop is a must visit for Transformers collectors. As most toy shops don’t allow any photography, we took the risk of taking photos for the sake of our readers. Jungle Hobby Shop sells new and vintage toys which is more appealing to us.<br />
<a title="den den town 11 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6706355873/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6706355873_a30a57f552_z.jpg" alt="den den town 11" width="600" height="400" /></a></p>
<p>Car Robots anyone?</p>
<p><a title="den den town 9 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6706355413/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6706355413_587b6fa6b5_z.jpg" alt="den den town 9" width="400" height="600" /></a></p>
<p>Look at the vintage Transformers G1!!</p>
<p><a title="den den town 10 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6706355701/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6706355701_3dc78ffcea_z.jpg" alt="den den town 10" width="400" height="600" /></a></p>
<p><em>Can you spot Transformers Browning and Transformers G1 Trypticon!!</em></p>
<p>We bought a few vintage Transformers toys here as we thought it is cheaper than the other shops. Look for the Italian guy in the shop, he can speak fluent English. Trust us, he can explain much more on the condition and the description of the toys. The Transformers section is on the Ground Floor.</p>
<p>Opening Hours:</p>
<p>11 am to 7 pm</p>
<p><strong>HeroGangu</strong><br />
<a title="den den town 3 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6706356263/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6706356263_c44fd8fa7f_z.jpg" alt="den den town 3" width="400" height="600" /></a><br />
We were recommended here by transformers blog and we were slightly disappointed by the vintage Transformers stock here. Don’t get us wrong, the two storey toy shop was the most popular toy shops in general in Den Den Town. HeroGangu offer both new and vintage toys selections. However most of the vintage Transformers toys are as expensive as on eBay.com.<br />
<a title="den den town 5 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6706354533/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6706354533_078cd50c8a_z.jpg" alt="den den town 5" width="600" height="400" /></a></p>
<p><em>Limited Edition Transformers G1 Green Convoy, I was caught taking pictures here so no more pictures of this shop.</em><br />
They had some of the unique TF toys but the pricing kept us away. However, they also offer other interesting toys that make this toy shop a worth to visit and a mention. The Transformers section is on the First Floor.</p>
<p>Opening Hours:</p>
<p>12pm (noon) to 7 pm</p>
<p><strong>Other toy shops worth to visit in Den Den Town</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Get’s 5</strong><br />
<a title="den den town 13 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6706356179/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6706356179_662351cd9b_z.jpg" alt="den den town 13" width="400" height="600" /></a><br />
This rental and selling toy shop is located at the back of Kids Land, please print the picture and look for the shop. Most of the address printed on their business card is on Japanese so do print out the pictures and ask around. Most Japanese are friendly and some will actually bring you there.</p>
<p><a title="den den town 8 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6706355291/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6706355291_61e252e2d9_z.jpg" alt="den den town 8" width="400" height="600" /></a></p>
<p><em>Sexy figurines!!</em></p>
<p>This is also another collectors rental items on sale. Limited edition or vintage toys can be found here depends on your luck!</p>
<p>Opening Hours:</p>
<p>11 am to 8 pm<br />
<a title="den den town 17 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6706357043/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6706357043_915e4bcf4f_z.jpg" alt="den den town 17" width="400" height="600" /></a><br />
There are also dozens of other toy shops that we didn’t venture and promote in Den Den Town. We hope that if you are in Den Den Town, please feedback to us with more tips so we can share it here. Our motive for this blogpost is to create awareness for Den Den Town Nipponbashi as the Otaku haven in Osaka. We ourselves are avid vintage Transformers collectors for years and our visit to Den Den Town had added a few more vintage toys to our collections. We hope with this information, we can help other “otaku” lovers and toys collectors to get their dream toys in Osaka.<br />
<a title="den den town 18 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6706357193/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6706357193_d78defe704_z.jpg" alt="den den town 18" width="600" height="400" /></a><br />
The above tips on toy shops in Den Den Town are based on our experience in Den Den Town.<br />
<a title="den den town 20 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6706357437/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6706357437_3ce477edec_z.jpg" alt="den den town 20" width="600" height="400" /></a><br />
We will be posting other interesting finds in Den Den Town soon. Thank you for reading, we hope you enjoy the tips and comments are always welcomed!<br />
<a title="den den town 16 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6706356949/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6706356949_4463c16692_z.jpg" alt="den den town 16" width="600" height="400" /></a><br />
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		<description><![CDATA[Floating Mosque of Al-Hussain, Kuala Perlis
Last month I was invited to visit Perlis by Santai travel magazine and Tourism Malaysia Perlis. It was my first time venturing the northernmost state in Peninsula Malaysia. While many wonder what do the smallest state in Malaysia offers, there are more than I expected.
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One of the highlights of Perlis or Kuala Perlis in particular is the newly built Al-Hussain Floating Mosque. Kuala Perlis is a busy getaway for tourists heading to the popular island of Langkawi added Al-Hussain Floating Mosque as the new tourist ...]]></description>
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<p>Last month I was invited to visit <strong>Perlis</strong> by <strong>Santai travel magazine</strong> and Tourism Malaysia Perlis. It was my first time venturing the northernmost state in Peninsula Malaysia. While many wonder what do the smallest state in Malaysia offers, there are more than I expected.</p>
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<a title="floating mosque1 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6672381757/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6672381757_f52675a2ec_z.jpg" alt="floating mosque1" width="600" height="400" /></a><br />
One of the highlights of Perlis or Kuala Perlis in particular is the newly built <strong>Al-Hussain Floating Mosque</strong>. Kuala Perlis is a busy getaway for tourists heading to the popular island of Langkawi added Al-Hussain Floating Mosque as the new tourist attractions.</p>
<p><em>The mosque, with its prayer hall extending out to sea, was built at a cost of about RM12 million through the sponsorship of businessman <strong>Tan Sri Mohd Ariffin Yusof</strong> and his family.</em></p>
<p><em>The twin minarets of the mosque would light up in different colours during the dawn and night prayer times, and guide fishermen at sea on the times for prayer. Al-Hussain Floating Mosque is the 104th mosque in Perlis and It is considered unique because it is the first floating mosque to be built in the state.</em></p>
<p><em> The mosque has modern tropical resort features and is capable of accommodating 1,000 people at any one time. It is also decorated with distinctive features like twin hexagon minarets at 7.1 metres, which is believed to be the first of its kind in the world. – New Straits Times Malaysia</em></p>
<p>We did not enter the mosque as we ran late for our dinner with the tourism board. However the beauty of the mosque at night is undeniable at the busy street of Kuala Perlis.</p>
<p>Do stop by to have a glimpse or try to capture the best photo of the floating mosque as the sun sank behind the mosque. Once again, thank you Santai Travel Magazine and Tourism Malaysia Perlis for the invitation.</p>
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		<title>Kenanga Wholesale City (何清园时装城) Shopping Center Kuala Lumpur</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kenanga Wholesale City (何清园时装城) Shopping Center Kuala Lumpur
A few years ago, we heard about an ambitious project to build a whole shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. The location is the ever popular wholesale area of San Peng. The shopping is called Kenanga Wholesale City and it has opened for more than two months. It is the first wholesale shopping mall in Malaysia and set to rival Bangkok’s Platinum Fashion Mall.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Kenanga Wholesale City (何清园时装城) Shopping Center Kuala Lumpur</strong></p>
<p>A few years ago, we heard about an ambitious project to build a whole shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. The location is the ever popular wholesale area of <strong>San Peng.</strong> The shopping is called <strong>Kenanga Wholesale City </strong>and it has opened for more than two months. It is the first wholesale shopping mall in Malaysia and set to rival <strong>Bangkok’s Platinum Fashion Mall.</strong><br />
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We were driving near <strong>Jalan Loke Yew</strong> and we saw the signs of <strong>Kenanga Wholesale City.</strong> We thought why not going there for a look since we haven’t buy any clothes for Chinese New Year. The mall is just located behind Tsun Jin High School and it looks huge as we saw it from far.</p>
<p>Parking is not an issue with basement parking and dedicated nine floors of parking spaces from level 8 to level 17! It was quite packed today as we had to park at level 12.<br />
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We took a lift down and the first impression is the interior has the similarity of Platinum Fashion Mall. Even the mall just opened for two months, almost more than 50% of the shops have already opened.<br />
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There are <strong>800 shops</strong> to be fully opened this year and 10 levels of shopping experiences.<br />
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<p><em>Some of the dresses at Kenanga Wholesale City</em><br />
<strong>The directory of Kenanga Wholesale City mall as below:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Level LG:</strong>  Ladies Fashion, Men’s Wear, Shoes, Banks and Money Changer</p>
<p><strong>Level G:</strong> Ladies Fashion, Men’s Wear, Shoes</p>
<p><strong>Level 1:</strong> Ladies Fashion</p>
<p><strong>Level 2:</strong> Ladies Fashion</p>
<p><strong>Level 3:</strong> Ladies Fashion, Men’s Wear, Kids Wear, Sports Wear</p>
<p><strong>Level 3A:</strong> Baju Kurung, Kids Wear, Traditional Wear, Restaurants</p>
<p><strong>Level 5:</strong> Baju Kurung, Kids Wear, Traditional Wear, Bazaar</p>
<p><strong>Level 6:</strong> Fashion Accessories, Handbag, Leather Goods</p>
<p><strong>Level 7:</strong> Fashion Accessories, Handbag, Non-Halal Food Court</p>
<p><strong>Level 15:</strong> Factory Outlets, Halal Food Court, Exhibition Area<br />
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Shirts and apparels starts from RM 2 and above. Most of the T-Shirts are selling at RM 10 and above.</p>
<p>There are some promotions going on such as Buy 5 Free 1, Buy 10 Free 1 and the funniest Buy 10 Get One Lucky Draw. We didn’t ask what the prize was as we were not interested in that shop.</p>
<p>For those who are looking for <strong>bridesmaids dresses,</strong> we saw a few boutiques that might solve your problems.<br />
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<p><em>The handbag level at Kenanga Wholesale City&#8230;</em><br />
There are a few boutiques also selling reasonable<strong> Chinese Cheongsam, Baju Kurung</strong> and other traditional dresses.<br />
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<p><em>The Non-Halal Food Court at Level 7.</em><br />
Overall, they have almost everything a shopper wants. There is also a <strong>Halal</strong> and<strong> Non-Halal food court.</strong><br />
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<p><em>Rachel looking at some of the accessories&#8230;</em></p>
<p>The shopping complex is smaller than I expected but with 800 shops, you can spend a whole day there. Since it is a wholesale shopping center, most of the items are reasonable priced and bargain items. Don’t be silly and expect to get branded goods here. Thus, for those who are looking for bargain new year clothes, Kenanga Wholesale City is the answer.</p>
<p><strong>How to go to Kenanga Wholesale City:</strong></p>
<p><strong>By Road</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>Kenanga Wholesale City is accessible from Jalan Hang Tuah and Jalan Loke Yew. From Jalan Hang Tuah towards Jalan Loke Yew direction, you can make a left turn to Jalan Kenanga, after the Hang Tuah LRT station.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>From Jalan Loke Yew towards Jalan Cheras direction, you can make a left turn to Jalan San Peng, after Tsun Jin High School. Follow by another left turn to Jalan Gelugor at the traffic light.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>By LRT</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>From Putra line (Kelana Jaya[KJ24] or Terminal Putra Gombak[KJ1]), interchange at Masjid Jamek[KJ13] to STAR line, disembark at Hang Tuah LRT station[ST3].</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>For STAR line route, disembark at Hang Tuah LRT station[ST3].</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>By Monorail</strong></p>
<p>For Monorail route, disembark at Hang Tuah Monorail station[MR4].</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>By Bus</strong></p>
<p>Rapid KL[B112],[U423].</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>A 5 minutes walking distance from Hang Tuah Rail and Bus station to Kenanga Wholesale City.</p>
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<p><strong>Kenanga Wholesale City Address, Contact and Map:</strong></p>
<p>No. 8.01, Kompleks Kenanga Wholesale City,</p>
<p>Jalan Gelugor, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur</p>
<p>Tel: 03-92218081</p>
<p>Website: http://www.kenangacity.com.my</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kaki Bukit 加基武吉, Old Mining Town of Perlis
Last week, I joined local travel magazine Majalah Santai to visit Perlis, the northernmost state in Peninsula Malaysia. Sponsored by Tourism Malaysia Perlis, I stayed in Perlis for 3 days 2 nights.

On the second day and on the way to Perlis State Park (Taman Negeri Perlis) we passed by a quiet town by the name of Kaki Bukit 加基武吉. As we were told by our tour guide, Mr. Ron this town used to be a mining town. You can tell with a few ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Kaki Bukit </strong><strong>加基武</strong><strong>吉, Old Mining Town of Perlis</strong></p>
<p>Last week, I joined local travel magazine <strong>Majalah Santai</strong> to visit Perlis, the northernmost state in Peninsula Malaysia. Sponsored by <strong>Tourism Malaysia Perlis</strong>, I stayed in Perlis for 3 days 2 nights.<br />
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On the second day and on the way to <strong>Perlis State Park (Taman Negeri Perlis)</strong> we passed by a quiet town by the name of <strong>Kaki Bukit </strong><strong>加基武</strong><strong>吉</strong>. As we were told by our tour guide, Mr. Ron this town used to be a mining town. You can tell with a few rows of shops and houses populated by Chinese. I noticed the design and the architecture of the shops and houses are totally different than the other towns in Perlis.<br />
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<p><em>A typical old Chinese shop in Kaki Bukit.</em></p>
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<p><em>Gua Wang Burma is one of the popular tourist attractions near Kaki Bukit</em></p>
<p>Back in the old days, most these Chinese were tin miners. Tin mining used to be the main income for Malaysia until most of them ceased operations in the recent decades. Most of the tin miners remained in Kaki Bukit until today.<br />
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Kaki Bukit is located 16 miles north of the state <strong>capital, Kangar</strong> and a few miles away <strong>from Padang Besar,</strong> the border of Thailand and Malaysia.<br />
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It is only a few minutes of driving from <strong>Kaki Bukit </strong><strong>加基武</strong><strong>吉</strong>to<strong> Perlis State Park (Taman Negeri Perlis).</strong></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chuping Sugarcane Plantations Perlis MALAYSIA
Last weekend we were invited to join a media trip to Malaysian state Perlis by Tourism Malaysia Perlis and travel magazine Majalah Santai. Perlis is the northernmost state in Peninsula Malaysia and it borders with Thailand.

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<p>Last weekend we were invited to join a media trip to Malaysian state Perlis by Tourism Malaysia Perlis and travel magazine <strong>Majalah Santai</strong>. Perlis is the northernmost state in Peninsula Malaysia and it borders with Thailand.<br />
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This is our travel trip to Perlis. Many would have thought that a day is enough for Perlis but the state offered more than we expected.<br />
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At one of our destinations, we visited the sugarcane plantation in the small town of <strong>Chuping</strong>. Unknown to us, <strong>Chuping</strong> has the largest sugarcane plantations in Malaysia.<br />
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Interesting enough from the top, it was hard to tell it was the sugarcane plantation.<br />
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Each sugarcane plant is almost more than five feet tall. On the ground, the plantation looks like a scene from the movie “The Sign”.<br />
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We were told that at the far end of the plantation is actually the border to Thailand. We did not spot any fencing near that area but there are border patrol men near that area.<br />
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To harvest the sugar cane, the plantation will be set on fire to burn the leaves of the sugar cane. After that, the sugar cane will be cut and deliver to the factory. By burning off the leaves, it will be easier to process the sugar cane.</p>
<p>We use sugar everyday but we never know the origin of it. Thus, because of this trip, know we know some of the sugar we took is from Chuping. Even though we did a short stop but the education value behind it was more than we can imagine.<br />
<a title="chuping sugar cane plantation4 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6536159533/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6536159533_8ed7209560.jpg" alt="chuping sugar cane plantation4" width="500" height="332" /></a><br />
This is only one of the many discoveries we made in Perlis. We will update on more tourist attractions of Perlis soon. Thank you <strong>Majalah Santai</strong> and <strong>Tourism Malaysia Perlis</strong> for the invite.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:07:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Super Wilson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Colourful Mount Martha Beach Huts
We have seen different types of beach huts but not the colourful ones. On our sponsored trip to Victoria Australia earlier year, we stop over at Mount Martha Beach near Mornington Peninsula only for one reason. The beach huts.

Why colourful beach huts?

As I was told, this beach huts are rented by vacationers who kept their boats inside the huts. To identify their huts easier, they coloured the huts differently.

Thus, it naturally becomes a tourist attraction of Mornington Peninsula, how convenient!

We left Mount Martha beach for Frankston ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Colourful Mount Martha Beach Huts</strong></p>
<p>We have seen different types of beach huts but not the colourful ones. On our sponsored trip to Victoria Australia earlier year, we stop over at <strong>Mount Martha Beach</strong> near Mornington Peninsula only for one reason. The beach huts.<br />
<a title="mt martha1 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6511425627/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7012/6511425627_a8e893c473_z.jpg" alt="mt martha1" width="600" height="400" /></a><br />
Why colourful beach huts?<br />
<a title="mt martha2 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6511425955/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6511425955_df76bd0f15_z.jpg" alt="mt martha2" width="600" height="400" /></a><br />
As I was told, this beach huts are rented by vacationers who kept their boats inside the huts. To identify their huts easier, they coloured the huts differently.<br />
<a title="mt martha3 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6511426173/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6511426173_082d686251_z.jpg" alt="mt martha3" width="600" height="400" /></a><br />
Thus, it naturally becomes a tourist attraction of Mornington Peninsula, how convenient!<br />
<a title="mt martha4 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6511426553/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6511426553_a7dc9a4209_z.jpg" alt="mt martha4" width="600" height="400" /></a><br />
We left Mount Martha beach for Frankston and back to Melbourne CBD.</p>
<p><a title="mt martha5 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6511426779/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6511426779_5fb3a9fd25_z.jpg" alt="mt martha5" width="600" height="400" /></a></p>
<p><em>If you see me if such a big belly, you know that I had great time in Victoria, Australia. </em><br />
<strong>How to get to Mount Martha?</strong></p>
<p>It is located 60 km south east of Melbourne’s CBD (Central Business District) and south east of Port Philip. It is recommended to self drive there.</p>
<p><strong>Check out my other Visit Victoria 2011 9 Days experiences by clicking the link below:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Visit Victoria Day 1</strong>: <a href="../2011/2011/02/visit-victoria-day-one-causeway-353-hotel-federation-square-chinatown-southbank-eureka-skydeck-88-tutto-bene-and-crown-casino.html">Causeway 353 Hotel, Federation Square, Chinatown, SouthBank, Eureka Skydeck 88, Tutto Bene and Crown Casino</a></p>
<p><strong>Visit Victoria Day 2</strong>: <a href="../2011/2011/02/victoriaday2.html">Dandenong Ranges, On Puffing Billy, Olinda, Sassafras, Miss Maple’s Tea Room, Yarra Valley, Domaine Chandon, Sebel Lodge Hotel and Balgownie</a></p>
<p><strong>Visit Victoria Day 3</strong>: <a href="../2011/2011/02/victoriaday3.html">Global Ballooning, Rochford Winery, Yarra Valley Dairy, Rayners Stonefruit Orchard, Giant Steps, Koala Conservation Centre, Waves Apartments and Phillip Island Nature Park</a></p>
<p><strong>Visit Victoria Day 4:</strong> <a href="../2011/2011/02/victoriaday4.html">A Maze N Things, San Remo’s Fisherman’s Co-op, Heritage Farm at Churchill Island and Dinner at Taylors Waterfront Restaurant</a></p>
<p><strong>Visit Victoria Day 5</strong>: <a href="../2011/2011/06/%20http://www.placesandfoods.com/2011/03/victoriaday5.html">Panny’s Chocolate Factory, Mornington Peninsula, Max’s at Red Hill Estate, Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm, Gordon Studio Glass Blowers, Brooklands Best Western and The Rock</a></p>
<p><strong>Visit Victoria Day 6: </strong><a href="../2011/2011/03/visitvictoriaday6.html">Horse Riding at Gunnamatta Equestrian Centre, The Baths, Ashcombe Maze &amp; Water Gardens, Peninsula Hot Springs and Dinner at Hotel Sorrento</a></p>
<p><strong>Visit Victoria Day 7: </strong><a href="../2011/2011/04/visit-victoria-day-7-sand-sculpting-exhibition-st-kilda-dinner-onboard-the-colonial-tramcar-bar-tour-with-michelle-matthews-of-deck-of-secrets.html">Sand Sculpting Exhibition, St. Kilda, Dinner onboard the Colonial Tramcar, Bar tour With Michelle Matthews of Deck of Secrets.</a></p>
<p><strong>Visit Victoria Day 8: </strong><a href="../2011/2011/05/visit-victoria-day-8-pellegrini%E2%80%99s-espresso-bar-coffee-tour-shark-walk-victoria-market-and-chinatown.html">Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar, Coffee Tour, Shark Walk, Victoria Market and Chinatown</a></p>
<p><strong>Visit Victoria Day 9: </strong><a href="../2011/2011/05/visit-victoria-day-9-gold-class-limousines-and-goodbye-australia.html">Gold Class Limousines and Goodbye Australia</a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Johor Premium Outlets JPO Kulaijaya, MALAYSIA
This is a guest post by lifestyle blogger Wilee Tee who went to Johor Premium Outlets last week. Her experience as follows:
Johor Premium Outlets is definitely one of the hottest destination in Malaysia or even in Asia now.
The FIRST Premium Outlet Center in South East Asia is here, in Kulaijaya, Johor.
I have been wanting to go there since they start opening on 2 December to take a look at this premium outlet. Lets see if I can grab some good priced branded stuff home or ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Johor Premium Outlets JPO Kulaijaya, MALAYSIA</strong></p>
<p><em>This is a guest post by lifestyle blogger Wilee Tee who went to Johor Premium Outlets last week. Her experience as follows:</em></p>
<p>Johor Premium Outlets is definitely one of the hottest destination in Malaysia or even in Asia now.</p>
<p>The FIRST Premium Outlet Center in South East Asia is here, in Kulaijaya, Johor.</p>
<p>I have been wanting to go there since they start opening on 2 December to take a look at this premium outlet. Lets see if I can grab some good priced branded stuff home or not *wink*</p>
<p><a title="jpo1 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502760697/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6502760697_699fd70758.jpg" alt="jpo1" width="375" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>TADAAAAAAA! ok this is not a good picture.<br />
<a title="jpo2 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502760981/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6502760981_0510e9144a.jpg" alt="jpo2" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>sorry, I still don’t have a good picture =.= but this is basically its outlook and view from JPO. Pretty good right?</p>
<p><a title="jpo3 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502761311/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6502761311_ef38ae3263.jpg" alt="jpo3" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>There are only 2 floor in JPO. I heard someone said ‘Here look like Singapore.’ Kinda unhappy, hello what does it mean. ok just joking, don’t hate me. *puppy eyes*</p>
<p><a title="jpo4 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502761553/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6502761553_864985b3c1.jpg" alt="jpo4" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Most of the shops are opened but there are still some not yet opened such as Bonia.</p>
<p><a title="jpo5 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502761965/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6502761965_5c9c7a1f47.jpg" alt="jpo5" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>I can’t believe my eyes. The super long queue in front of Coach!!! O.O</p>
<p>After looking around the place, time to check out the awesome discount here. Please don’t disappoint me… hahaha</p>
<p><a title="jpo6 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502762407/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6502762407_a9f58b3ace.jpg" alt="jpo6" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>I see discount EVERYWHERE.</p>
<p><a title="jpo7 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502762881/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6502762881_f6991f9f8c.jpg" alt="jpo7" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>50% not enough? how about 70%?</p>
<p>I have to say something here. People grab the clothes like it is free like that =.= So ended up looking like this in Padini. I think the shopkeepers there are really speechless or helpless LOL</p>
<p><a title="jpo8 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502763097/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6502763097_ece076dc79.jpg" alt="jpo8" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>freaking cheap ! time to go there to shop for Christmas/ CNY !</p>
<p>For designer brand such as Michael Kors, I saw a really nice handbag and it has 40% off its original price !</p>
<p>my favourite La Senza has an outlet here too</p>
<p><a title="jpo9 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502763455/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6502763455_68cfa3c4f6.jpg" alt="jpo9" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>WHAT? 10 FOR RM50?!</p>
<p>Yes, not joking. *grab*</p>
<p><a title="jpocentremap by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502768645/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6502768645_ac3b690e3b_z.jpg" alt="jpocentremap" width="508" height="640" /></a></p>
<p><em>*Click to enlarge it*</em></p>
<p><strong>Johor Premium Outlets List of Outlets</strong></p>
<p><strong>Designers Fashion and Sportwear</strong></p>
<p><strong>Suite</strong> <strong>Store</strong><br />
902 Adidas<br />
436 Armani Exchange (Opening Soon)<br />
334 Armani Outlet<br />
220 Brooks Brothers Factory Store (Opening Soon)<br />
700 Burberry<br />
328 Canali<br />
434 CK Calvin Klein<br />
508 Cotton On<br />
432 DKNY<br />
422 Esprit<br />
516 Flow<br />
416 G2000 Outlet<br />
528 Gap Outlet<br />
532 Guess<br />
426 La Senza Lingerie<br />
430 Lacoste Outlet<br />
524 Levi&#8217;s Outlet Store<br />
1000 Nike Factory Store<br />
100 Padini Outlet Store<br />
212 Pink Jambu<br />
604 Polo Ralph Lauren (Opening Soon)<br />
418 Poney Outlet<br />
404 Puma<br />
518 Quiksilver<br />
222 Raoul (Opening Soon)<br />
414 Rip Curl<br />
520 Roxy<br />
330 Salvatore Ferragamo Company Store<br />
234 Shanghai Tang<br />
420 Timberland<br />
216 Tommy Hilfiger (Opening Soon)<br />
308 Universal Traveller<br />
224 Versace (Opening Soon)<br />
606 Zegna Outlet Store</p>
<p>Shoes</p>
<p><strong>Suite</strong> <strong>Store</strong><br />
512 Charles &amp; Keith Reductions<br />
400 Clarks<br />
316 Geox<br />
304 Pedro Outlet<br />
402 Skechers<br />
300 Vincci</p>
<p><strong>Accessories and Jewellery</strong></p>
<p><strong>Suite</strong> <strong>Store</strong><br />
412 City Chain<br />
214 Evita Peroni<br />
324 Swiss Watch Gallery (Opening Soon)<br />
306 Tomei (Opening Soon)<br />
320 Wear + When (Opening Soon)</p>
<p><strong>Fine Leather and Luggage</strong></p>
<p><strong>Suite</strong> <strong>Store</strong><br />
312 Bonia (Opening Soon)<br />
408 Carlo Rino<br />
228 Coach<br />
230 Coach Men&#8217;s<br />
428 Fossil<br />
232 Michael Kors<br />
314 Oroton Factory<br />
310 Samsonite Factory Outlet<br />
322 Tumi</p>
<p><strong>Gift and Specialty Items</strong></p>
<p><strong>Suite</strong> <strong>Store</strong><br />
302 Cosmetics &amp; Designer Fragrances<br />
206 Fidani Chocolate<br />
602 Maybank<br />
318 Royal Selangor<br />
522 The Body Shop Outlet<br />
210 The Cosmetics Company Store (Opening Soon)</p>
<p>Housewares and Home Furnishing</p>
<p><strong>Suite</strong> <strong>Store</strong><br />
410 Akemi</p>
<p><strong>Food and Beverages</strong></p>
<p><strong>Suite</strong> <strong>Store</strong><br />
1002 Absolute Thai<br />
502 Baskin-Robbins<br />
401 Crispy Crepe<br />
204 George &amp; Dragon Café<br />
504 Kampachi Japanese Restaurant<br />
200 Starbucks Coffee<br />
500 The Coffee Bean &amp; Tea Leaf</p>
<p>Lists of outlets in JPO. any of your favourite brand here?</p>
<p>Besides various branded outlets, there are a few restaurants available too. If you are looking for a cheaper place to eat, then you should go to the food court in JPO.</p>
<p><a title="jpo11 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502764057/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6502764057_42ba21f24c.jpg" alt="jpo11" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>The decoration inside is quite nice and comfy.<br />
<a title="jpo12 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502764439/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6502764439_a599a9da06.jpg" alt="jpo12" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>The price will be a little bit higher than the usual food court but definitely cheaper than the other restaurant in JPO.</p>
<p><a title="jpo13 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502764777/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7012/6502764777_7d0e6b4471.jpg" alt="jpo13" width="375" height="500" /></a></p>
<p><a title="jpo14 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502765019/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6502765019_35363217b3.jpg" alt="jpo14" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Here comes the question, how to get to there?</p>
<p><strong>How to go to Johor Premium Outlets:</strong></p>
<p><strong>By car:</strong></p>
<p>If you are driving, you might want to GPS it :/</p>
<p><a title="jpo15 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502765167/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6502765167_41eecb80fa.jpg" alt="jpo15" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>There are road sign along the road but sorry I can tell you exactly whats the direction.</p>
<p><a title="jpocar by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502831659/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6502831659_c169ce98b6.jpg" alt="jpocar" width="500" height="155" /></a></p>
<p><a title="jpomap by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502833113/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6502833113_358d1302bf.jpg" alt="jpomap" width="500" height="380" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>OR</p>
<p>you can take public bus</p>
<p><strong>By Bus:</strong><br />
<strong> Singapore&gt; Johor</strong></p>
<p><a title="jposingaporebus by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502832429/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6502832429_de50f59a35_b.jpg" alt="jposingaporebus" width="582" height="1024" /></a></p>
<p>For Singaporeans the <a href="http://causewaylink.com.my/singapore-bus#CW4S">bus time table is HERE</a></p>
<p><a title="jpobuskl by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502832687/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6502832687_d57b6fd7b0.jpg" alt="jpobuskl" width="500" height="272" /></a></p>
<p><a title="jpo16 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502765479/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6502765479_0584e4f8c6.jpg" alt="jpo16" width="375" height="500" /></a></p>
<p><a title="jpo17 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502765785/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6502765785_bb3169d142.jpg" alt="jpo17" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Various bus company are starting the new line to this latest hottest destination. You can go to Larkin bus station and you can easily see buses going JPO.</p>
<p><a title="jpo18 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502766165/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6502766165_a86e36154c.jpg" alt="jpo18" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>The view from scenery is kinda nice. It was surrounded by palm oil plantation.</p>
<p><a title="jpo19 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502766439/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6502766439_57331d5d7d.jpg" alt="jpo19" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>One good thing about JPO, it has very big carpark.</p>
<p>Tomorrow 11 December is the Grand Launch of Johor Premium Outlet. Our Prime minister will be there too.</p>
<p><a title="jpo20 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6502766779/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6502766779_d989439328.jpg" alt="jpo20" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>I can see the potential of JPO as becoming the next hot spot in Malaysia. The land around JPO seems like having some construction. Hopefully more awesome stuff to be here !</p>
<p><strong>Accommodations near Johor Premium Outlets:  </strong></p>
<p><strong>Pulai Spring Resorts</strong><br />
<em>Shop &amp; Stay Package available</em><em><br />
<em>Free shuttle bus to center </em></em></p>
<p><em>Tel:</em>1 800 88 0313 (Toll free)</p>
<p><strong>Le Grandeur Palm Resort Johor</strong><br />
<em>Shop &amp; Stay Package available</em><em><br />
<em>Free shuttle bus to center </em></em></p>
<p><em>Tel:</em>00 607 599 6000</p>
<p><strong>Silka Johor Hotel</strong><br />
<em>Shop &amp; Stay Package available</em><em><br />
<em>Free shuttle bus to center </em></em></p>
<p><em>Tel: </em>00 607 360 1000</p>
<p><strong>Johor Premium Outlets JPO Shopping Hours:</strong></p>
<p>Monday –Sunday</p>
<p>10am – 10pm</p>
<p><a href="http://www.premiumoutlets.com.my">http://www.premiumoutlets.com.my</a></p>
<p><strong>Johor Premium Outlets Address and Contact:</strong></p>
<p>Johor Premium Outlets<br />
Jalan Premium Outlets<br />
Indahpura 81000 Kulaijaya<br />
Johor Darul Takzim<br />
Malaysia</p>
<p><strong>Chriz Liew</strong><br />
<em>Senior Manager &#8211; Marketing</em><br />
Johor Premium Outlets<br />
Jalan Premium Outlets<br />
Indahpura 81000 Kulaijaya<br />
Johor Darul Takzim, Malaysia</p>
<p>Phone: (607) 663 1188</p>
<p>Lotsa Love,</p>
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<p>Wilee Tee is a Johorian is currently studying in Kuala Lumpur and a part time lifestyle blogger at <a href="http://wileetee.blogspot.com/">C&#8217;est La Vie.</a> She is the guest contributor for this post and you can read her blog at <a href="http://wileetee.blogspot.com/">C&#8217;est La Vie.</a></p>
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		<title>Aberdeen Harbour, Village of Fishing Junks, Hong Kong</title>
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We have been posting lots of food posts in the past few days so we felt it is time for us to show one of the places we visited this year, the Aberdeen Harbour Hong Kong. One of the most popular tourist attractions in Hong Kong, we went to see what is left in Aberdeen Harbour spring this year.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Aberdeen Harbour, Village of Fishing Junks, Hong Kong</strong></p>
<p>We have been posting lots of food posts in the past few days so we felt it is time for us to show one of the places we visited this year, the <strong>Aberdeen Harbour Hong Kong</strong>. One of the most popular tourist attractions in Hong Kong, we went to see what is left in Aberdeen Harbour spring this year.</p>
<p>On this trip, we decided to follow a half day city tour with a local tour company. We decided it was the best way traveling around the tourist attractions than traveling by ourselves and one of the stops was the Aberdeen Harbour. We were the lucky folks as we were early to reach Aberdeen. Only a bus load of tourists left as we arrived and it left us and the rest. To board on the small boat to cruise around the Aberdeen Harbour cost us additional charges, however we had no problem of paying since that was our purpose anyways.<br />
<a title="aberdeen4 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6480951611/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6480951611_049ecf9184_z.jpg" alt="aberdeen4" width="600" height="400" /></a></p>
<p><em>The Jumbo Floating Restaurant in Hong Kong</em><br />
Rachel went to Aberdeen sixteen years ago. The most memorable landmark of Aberdeen is the Jumbo <strong>floating restaurant.</strong> Hosted a number of Hong Kong TV series and Hong Kong films, the Jumbo floating restaurant was usually a dinner stop over for tourists in 90s.<br />
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<p><em>Picture of me trying to capture a good shot of the Jumbo</em><br />
This was actually my first time visiting Aberdeen and to be frank, <strong>the Jumbo floating restaurant</strong> looks still the same as it used to be. Apparently, the management refurbished the restaurant so it looks the same old the time.<br />
<a title="aberdeen3 by placesandfoods.com, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70680479@N05/6480951441/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6480951441_4546c726dc_z.jpg" alt="aberdeen3" width="600" height="400" /></a></p>
<p><em>This picture could be mistaken as somewhere in China, but this is Aberdeen Harbour in Hong Kong</em></p>
<p>The highlight of <strong>Aberdeen Harbour</strong> is it is the home of people living on <strong>fishing junks or fishing boats.</strong> Although Hong Kong is one of the most expensive cities in the world, it is still hard to believe there are people staying on fishing junks like in Aberdeen.<br />
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<p><em>The village of the fishing junks</em></p>
<p>Maybe the numbers of the fishing junks are small or could be smaller (in time) but the uniqueness of this place is worth the visit altogether.<br />
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<p><em>This picture shows the uniqueness of Hong Kong where the past collides with the present.</em><br />
The most amazing thing is having this picture of the “<strong>village of fishing junks”</strong> sets as the foreground of the landscape of modern high rise buildings and condos as the backdrop. It seems to be the modernization of the Hong Kong is yet to reach them and with the skyrocketing prices of property in Hong Kong, they could be staying here for a lifetime.<br />
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<p><em>This was us having fun taking pictures together on the boat.</em></p>
<p>Regardless of when you visited Aberdeen Harbour, the fishing junks are still remained the same but only the backdrop of this place changes. The half an hour ride might be short but the experience of this unique identity of Hong Kong was priceless.  We had fun in discovering<strong> Hong Kong.</strong></p>
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		<title>Transformers The Ride 3D Opens at Universal Studio Singapore 3rd December 2011</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Transformers The Ride 3D Opens at Universal Studio Singapore 3rd December 2011

Transformers The Ride 3D opens today at Universal Studio Singapore. It is one of the most exciting and transforming rides in 3D and it starts today at Universal Studio Singapore. I bet the queue will be massive.
Unfortunately, we are not there today. Rachel was there two weeks ago and she spotted the Transformers The Ride 3D Coming Soon Poster.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Transformers The Ride 3D Opens at Universal Studio Singapore 3<sup>rd </sup>December 2011</strong><br />
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<strong>Transformers The Ride 3D</strong> opens today at <strong>Universal Studio Singapore.</strong> It is one of the most exciting and transforming rides in 3D and it starts today at Universal Studio Singapore. I bet the queue will be massive.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, we are not there today. Rachel was there two weeks ago and she spotted the Transformers The Ride 3D Coming Soon Poster.</p>
<p>As we thought it could be just another ride until we saw the introduction video of the Transformers The Ride 3D by Gurmit Singh aka the popular Phua Chu Kang.</p>
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At the end of the day, Rachel didn’t manage to experience the ride but she managed to grab the Transformers merchandise for me!</p>
<p>We will try to visit the Universal Studio Singapore again for the Transformers The Ride 3D!! Till all are one!!</p>
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<p><strong>How to book?</strong> Check out<a href="http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Main/RWS"> their great deals here.</a></p>
<p><strong>How to get there?</strong> Check it<a href="http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/HowToGetThere"> out here.</a></p>
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