Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Sipandan, Sabah

Sipadan Island is recognized as international diving destination. Above the waterline the island is only 30 acres (12 hectares) in area and is covered by untouched rainforest. In 1933, this tiny island was declared a bird sanctuary and at the end of 2004 was closed to tourists.

As Sipadan Island is a protected area and a site of outstanding natural beauty, we urge you to behave responsibly when you visit, and make sure to control your buoyancy when diving.

Malaysia enjoys tropical climate with warm and balmy weather all year round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 32°C. Annual rainfall varies from 2,000 mm to 2,500 mm. Humidity level is at an average of 80% throughout the year. Loose light clothing is the order of the day and plenty of sunscreen is always a good idea when holidaying or diving in the tropics.

Malaysia has a wet season and a dry season. It all depends where you intend to go. Sabah eastern coast (including Pulau Sipadan) can be dived whole year round even during the less settled November to March period. Heavier rains can be felt only during typhoons around the region but diving condition is still acceptable. Sabah western coast - dry months are from January to May, wet months are from June to December.

Monday, November 3, 2008

Pulau Payar

Pulau Payar is located in Kedah State. It's between Penang Island and Langkawi Island. Near to Kuala Kedah and thirty kilometers south of Pulau Langkawi Journey as 2 hours from Penang
Port or 45 minute from Langkawi Island.


Overview of the Payar Island.

Floating Platform (Langkawi Coral) at Payar Island which is ~100 meter form beach. It's the place for snorkeling, diving, bathroom, Food & drink. It's few type of Coral beside the platform.

Can bring some bread or cracker as food for the fish, but provide no water pollution.

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Penang Hill & Temple

Penang's 'Pearl of the Orient' carries a natural beauty and cultural splendour like no other place. Although Penang is a small island, has no shortage of cultural sights and natural scenery.
The Hill & Temple Tour brings you on a religious journey to explore all of Penang’s heritage temples.


They include the Khoo Kongsi, a grand clan temple built in 1898, the Kuan Yin Temple built in 1800 by early Chinese immigrants, the Kek Lok Si temple near Ayer Hitam, which has scenic gardens and ponds with turtles. Then, head to a temple where a large statue of a reclining Buddha resides, one of the largest in the world. Once a year, during the Lunar New Year, the famous Kek Lok Si is fully lighted with thousand lights.



The next is Snake Temple in Bayan Lepas, which houses an exhibition area dedicated to slithery creatures.



The tour culminates in a fascinating trip up Penang Hill, the highest and coolest vantage point on the island.

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