A Worthwhile Shopping Experience

Visit to Malaysia will make you discover a new facet of the country and that is shopping. For a shopaholic it will be an amazing experience and return back with loads of stuff at really cool prices. With mega sales and flea markets, shopping was light on the wallet. Though Malaysia has a wide range of shopping establishments in air conditioned malls to duty free shops where one can get everything at very low prices but to me what appealed were the night markets.

Shopping in the night markets was a different experience altogether. These markets feature hawker stalls selling anything from local handicrafts to designer goods. But these goods were fakes but so genuine that one could easily believe it. The night markets are known locally as “thieves markets” on the island of Penang. The Thieves Market is ideal for anyone who wants cut-price anything, from hand-carved religious effigies to encyclopedias. Bargaining being a common practice one could really get the goods at half the prices what the hawkers ask for. You will get some great buys and the most are the compact discs which came at such attractive prices you couldn’t resist buying them. Even the stalls selling compact discs were a large crowd puller.

The mega sale carnival was really a turn on. The event is a thrice yearly event when the prices drop down to the lowest with a sale up to 70%. Visitors throng the malls and bazaars during the sale and get great buys. From haute couture and high-gloss brands to home grown fashion Malaysia has everything. It’s a shopping marathon where all you need is a credit card which is humming.

Malaysia was truly an experience and shopping there was much more!

Cameron Highlands Malaysia

Cameron Highlands is the largest hill resort in Malaysia and a popular destination for tourists. Now after I have spent a couple of days in this place I can see the reason why it’s a favorite destination among so many tourists. The place has perfect ingredients for a perfect holiday and a retreat from the city’s hustle bustle. The beautiful picturesque scenery of vegetable farms, tea plantation and mountain jungle forest all are just right.

I found great pleasure during my stay in Cameron Highlands Malaysia with its choice of attractions. Tea plantations are the most interesting aspect of this place and not to be missed. Other interesting places to visit include the numerous vegetable farms dotted all around the area. There are also strawberry farms, flower nurseries, butterfly farms, a challenging 18 hole golf course and for the more adventurous various jungle treks. There is no dearth of places and activities to keep one involved. I completely relaxed myself taking strolls through Brinchang's market square, pottering around the handicraft stores and visiting the Buddhist Temple. Ringlet and Tanah Rata are charming towns to explore.

What I most enjoyed is the number of nature trails which are available, which brings you so close to nature that it’s difficult to leave the place. As a great love for nature the trails provided with spectacular views of the highland forests. Cameron highland is a worth a visit for all nature lovers and a rare opportunity to discover the unspoiled natural beauty in the various forest plants and animals. Cameron Hotel Malaysia provide with excellent accommodation facilities in the region for a comfortable stay.

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Experience - Colors of Malaysia Festival

Visiting Malaysia would be an unforgettable cultural experience for me. The city hosts numerous international events and festivals throughout the year and my visit coincided with the Colors of Malaysia festival in July. During this month the capital of Malaysia is filled with a burst of colors and celebrations as it ushers in the annual Citrawarna Malaysia or Colours of Malaysia festival. The festival kicks off with a parade involving over 6000 performers dressed in a variety of traditional Malay costumes. It covers all varieties of performing arts, visual arts and crafts, involving all 13 states of Malaysia, plus the capital Kuala Lumpur, which present the best of their entertainment, art and food. The opening is marked by a major parade.

This spectacular event brings all the heritage and culture of Malaysians from all states into one place. The parade was held at the Dataran Merdeka and usually starts at 8.30 pm and I reached a bit earlier as advised and got a perfect seat to marvel at the performers. At street level, I watched as the performers spin and twirl before me. The array of colors and the graceful movements of the dancers bombard my eyes with a beauty unknown to me before. The parade extravaganza is of a magnitude rarely seen in most countries and it concluded with a display of breathtaking fireworks.

The festival witnesses participants from all over Malaysia and spectators from all over the world for a joyous time. Even the king and queen become a part of this. The yearly festival has become popular among thousands of visitors, including journalists and travel professionals who come and become awe with this exotic land. Malaysia’s stands out with its wonderful way, many cultures live together and celebrate together.

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