SingMaThai DAY 7, 8, 9: Singapore – KL – Genting – KL - Jakarta

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From China Town start at 8.30 to catch the bus at 10.20. We start with breakfast noodle at the back-side of the mall (below the People’s Park Centre is a shopping mall, in fact, everywhere is a shopping mall in Singapore). We forget where to stop to go to Lavender bus station. We bought MRT ticket one station ahead, lucky, still can go back without additional charge. Should be stop at Lavender, we stop at Kallang, Natz thought closer to bus station from there than from Lavender. At the station, me and Natz walk to gas station next to the station, to the small shop (Cheers or something, Fair Price network) to by top up card for M1 (Singapore) for Hacu back in Jakarta (titipan). The saleslady quite surprise when we very happy to know she sale the card, but we only bought one :_) Then, I took Today (free newspaper), when I asked her how much, she said, “Today is free, tomorrow expensive” with a smile from her face.

From Sing to KL, 6 hours. Right time for sleep. At about 1 PM, the bus stop at Johor for lunch. This is the worst lunch the whole trip. Natz bought Soto Ayam (In fact is Indonesian food, Malaysia should learn harder how to prepare Soto), Me, dad and mom eat Nasi Lemak, but very very bad, much worst than nasi lemak 1 ringgit near Puduraya. But we have no other choice than to eat there. This is the same place we stop by last time from KL to Sing. Also there’s a toilet 20 sen per person.

Arrived at Puduraya at about 4.30 PM. A Pakistanian girl who happen to be in the same bus, come toward us and ask whether she can borrow my phone to call her friend. She (named Husna) study in Singapore and visit a friend in Malaysia. Oh, my Indosat bill will be up high this month because of int’l roaming. But for helping people, it’s OK. After off the bus, again she borrow my phone, make me and mom separated from others. Again, I use the phone to call dad. My oh my, hope the bill is not too high :_(

At Puduraya, we bought ticket to Genting for 5.30 PM (RM 8.5 per person include Gondola). We have 1 hour to go to China Town Inn (2) hotel, again, to change clothes to bring to Genting. This time no time and also no need to took shower, since we can took shower at Genting (First World hotel), and from KL only about 2 hours to Genting. Again, we stop by to buy nasi lemak 1 ringgit, 10 wraps :_)

To Genting was fun. That day, the weather was clear, so we can see the hotels from below. From bus stop to the highland was more fun when we took Gondola, to the top. Dad was a bit afraid, whereas, he and mom aver to the higher Gondola when visiting China.

First World Hotel is where we stay. It located at the back side from where Gondola stops. So we have to walk quite far, follow the instruction, there’s icon to follow. After check-in, took bath and rest for a while, we go out at 10 PM. Where else beside the Casino. First, we enter the smaller one, win about RM 30 hehe, then to bigger Casino, Casino de Genting, loose all RM 100. Me and Natz not gambling, only 2 moms and dad. Actually Natz wanted so mush to play Kino, but I don’t allowed her, I kept all the money :_) At the Casino, we took a lot of small cute pencil which written “Casino de Genting”. I thought it funny for give away to friends back at office :_) For dinner, we had KFC, since other place already closed. Already 12 midnight.

In the morning, we had breakfast at First World Restaurant, actually the voucher only valid for 2 person each room, so we have only breakfast for 4, but the restaurant staff were too busy due to very crowded, so we slip away for paying additional breakfast which cost RM 42 per person :_) The food were a lot but not one delicious :_(

We’re not playing at the Indoor nor Outdoor Theme Park, since none of us still young :_P Moreover, me and Natz already play at Outdoor last time. So, where do we go? We thought might be fun to go to Chin Swee Cave Temple, a Buddhist Temple. Paid RM 5 per person for van that took us from Highland Hotel to the temple. No need to reserve, first come first serve, but no worry, not many interested to go, or they don’t know. I think many people don’t know this temple.

The temple is OK. Lucky us, the weather was fine (12.30), not foggy like last time. “Tak ada kabut, cantik” said the driver. Yup, very nice view and great for photos. There’s image of Buddha, Kwan Im, Son Go Kong and friends, 18 shaolin, Pagoda, and Kelenteng. Also, there’s relief of ancient Chinese life, and, this one is the most interesting, there’s an illustration of what happen in Chinese version Hell, from level 1 to ten, before reincarnation to become human, high, middle, or lower level, even reincarnation become animal. Quite scary. They gave us 1 hour 15 minutes in the Temple, but it seems not enough.

Back to the hotel, we already check-out before to temple, we left our luggage to the concierge. We had our lunch at Hou Mei, restaurant, just like last time. After taking our luggage, we going back to KL. First, we must buy Gondola ticket to reach the bus station, RM 5 per person. At the Gondola stop, before taking bus, there’s store that sale sweets and snack for gift. There, you can try the food before you buy. From there, 3rd floor of the building, headed down, to the ticket box to buy ticket to KL, RM 3.5 per person.

Arrived at KL, check-in to China Town Inn (2), took shower and then out for dinner. Raining hard that night, so we just get to eat at the easiest place, can not chose. We ate at the place that we walk by everytime going in or out the hotel, still in the Petaling Street. Not bad. Because of raining, can not be choosy.

After, we separate. Dad and moms going to Kota Raya (Wisma Fui Chiu) for shopping, while me and Natz went to buy gift still in Petaling Street and to UO Store near Petaling street. Tonight is our last night. Tomorrow going back to Jakarta. But nit for mom and dad who extend the trip to Bangkok and Pattaya by Janesak Tour. End of Natalia tour, they said. Tour which fully use public transportation to go anywhere :_) but they admit that the tour was fun and kind of adventure.

The next day, we took taxi to KL Central (only RM 6 each, this should be the fair price, thanks to the first taxi driver, the second taxi not very happy with the price). At KL Central still time to catch the 10.30 AM skybus to LCCT. So we went to shopping centre at KL Central. Finally, mom get what she looking for. Actually it’s was my choice, a hand bag, grey color and looks very nice. Discount 70% to only RM 41.7 (about IDR 125,000). So, we bought it.

At LCCT, after check-in (our plan the same ETD as mom and dad, 1.40 PM), again, we ate at Asia Kitchen, 2 Nasi Lemak Special, with refillable ice lemon tea. + Nasi Lemak 1 ringgit Natz mom bought at the traditional market this morning. Dad had Mee hoon.

At the waiting room, we met our fellow Indonesian again, the one we met at Phi Phi island tour. 1.40, we get in the plane first. But mom and dad’s plane fly first. Arrived at Cengkarang, Natz’ dad, brother, sister in law and their son has waiting for us. That afternoon, we had Pempek (Palembang’s traditional food). Natz family is actually Palembang, so you know what I mean ;_)

What a trip. Full of joy and fun. With any kind of experiences, cities, traditional market, buildings, temples, shopping, china towns, beaches, mountain, and casinos. Can’t wait for our next trip: MEDAN (March 2008). Have FUN.

COMMENTS & REVIEWS

KL – GENTING BUS
OK. Full aircon. Comfortable seats. Has a big window for sightseeing. On the way pass the Batu Cave. RM 8.5 from Puduraya up until Genting (include Gondola skyway RM 5). Inside the bus they not allow you to drink, eat, and knock your feet. Be careful of the drinking water seller, he will act as if the water is free (compliment from the bus), but after you’ve taken the water, he will later charge you RM 2.

FIRST WORLD HOTEL
Is the cheapest hotel inside the Genting complex. Standard rate was RM 85 per room per night, if book via internet, you can get 15% discount. Lucky we book at promotion period, so we get free breakfast for 2 with rate only USD 17.88 (IDR 166,000) per room per night for standard room :_) Located at the most far from the gate or Gondola. Just follow the green icon, it will lead you to the lobby. Lobby is very wide, up more than 25 receptions there. But please understand, this is low rate 3 stars hotel, don’t expect the reception to be friendly with high hospitality. Compare to Highland hotel, for example the reception name Salbiah, which very friendly and informative, even though we’re not staying there (only asking about Chin Swee Cave). We chose her as excellent employee. For your convenience, will be very helpful if you bring your own electric connector. The electric plug they have is a three hole plug (kotak, panjang), while usually we use 2 hole (bulat). The connector is actually available to be borrowed to guess without any additional charge, but they limited. Last year, we’re lucky enough to borrow (with deposit RM 200 – if not wrong). No aircon in the room, but don’t worry, you still be comfortably sleeping under your blanket :_) TV only a view channels, but you don’t come here for TV, right? Hot water, phone, drinking water, everything runs well. Reservation at www.genting.com.my.

AIRASIA’S SKYBUS
Very helpful. Natz and mom came first at 10 AM before us. The staff treat us really kind. Give seat to Natz’ mom at the waiting. Then suggest us to wait at upstairs (KL Sentral) while he helps us keep our luggage. Thumps up for AirAsia, not only in the sky but also in the ground. Will always use Skybus (red one) and never use Aerobus (yellow one) no more.

AIRASIA
Love this airplane company. Our traveling plans nearly everytime follow this airplane schedule. Monitor the promotion frequently, you might get lowest fare as we do. Bali, Apr 2006, KL-Bangkok, Jan 2007 (honeymoon), KL-Phuket, Jan 2008, and our next nearest journey: Medan, March 2008. All can be done with AirAsia promotion tickets. We never plan our journey without first look at the AirAsia schedule and promotion :_)

JANESAK TOUR
This is a Thailand local tour, who happen to have connection with Interlink tour, Bandung. We use their service last year (honeymoon) and we feel satisfied. The guide, Murni was very kind and informative, and all well scheduled for us. Speaks Indonesia very well also (with Thai accent). So, this time we use their service again for Dad and Mom to the same destination (Bangkok – Pattaya) with the same itinerary. Only this time, the guide (Ayu) not as good as Murni. Speaks Indonesia not so well and not very informative. She said Murni has left Janesak to another tour. However, in overall, Dad and Mom has no major complain to the tour. Booking can be done through e-mail: janesak@janesaktravel.com, Website: www.janesaktravel.com.

NATALIA TOUR
Ehm… I call it ‘well-packer’, opposite to ‘back-packer’. Everything was well-packed before D-day. Not only tickets and hotels and accommodations and itinerary. We also talking about the whole planning, search for lowest fare tickets, hotels/accommodations that seems doesn’t exist, how to deal with driver, local tour, where to buy bus ticket the cheapest, include buying and watching DVD ‘The Beach’. All information available at internet (if you have time to search them, like us :_P). If the essence of back-packer is to traveling and have fun with the minimum cost, well then, we’ve done well-better than them :_)

SingMaThai DAY 3 (21 January): KL – Phuket

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Our flight is 1.40 PM at noon, but we have to come early to airport to avoid any unpredictable things that could happen. We spare 2 hours before, we must arrived at airport. Like yesterday, we start our day by breakfast at Petaling Street, but this time we have porridge. Hot and delicious. After, we took 1 taxi RM 15 to KL Sentral to continue with Skybus to LCCT. Our luggage is only 2 bag and 2 handcarry, very little, so 1 taxi is enough. Other luggage we left at our hotel. This time we took Skybus instead of Aerobus. Because Skybus will definitely run on schedule, while Aerobus runs when passenger full. Arrived at airport about 11.00, check-in etc, 11.30 we prepare to have breakfast at Asia Kitchen just in the front side of the Terminal, next to McDonald. Here, the Nasi Lemak Spesial and the Chicken Rice was not so bad, but price little bit high.

Flight was 1 hours to Phuket, but since Phuket time is one hour less than Malaysia, we arrived at 1.40 Thailand time. There, already wait for us Mr. Mai, an independent driver with his own car who specialized himself to serve the tourist. We booked him by internet, with his wife Nuch.

That evening, he took us sightseeing around Phuket. The plan was South Phuket today, and North of Phuket the day after tomorrow, while headed to airport, back to KL. First, he took us to Phuket city, the highland (small hill) where you can see almost the whole Phuket from here. Next, is Cashew Nut factory to buy some snack. You can try before you buy. We bought dried small crab which the shell can be eaten. One pack THB 90, we bought 4. Dad bought sweet cashew nut 2 pack @ THB 180.

Next, Mr. Mai took us to see Wat Chalong Temple. It’s a complex of 4 or 5 temples big and small. What interesting about the Thai temple is that the yellow color really shining like gold. Here, we took some coconuts to ease our thirst.

From there we headed to Phromthep Cape, the very south of the Phuket Island, located between Nai Harn beach and Rawai beach. The view is great from up here, and the Sun Set should be perfect. But we cannot stay until sun set, there’s one other place to go (View Point), and above all, we have to arrived at Patong before 7 to book a ticket for Phi Phi island tour for tomorrow.

View Point also great. You can see Karon beach, Kata beach and Kata Noi Beach at once. After, we went to Patong beach were our place to stay located not far from. Sunset also great at Patong beach, but unfortunately, we can only view it from the van because need to catch Phi Phi island booking at 7.

Booking for Phi Phi island tour you must know the trick. This is a valuable lesson we learn from others. Lucky us who live in the era of internet. Booking from internet will cost you THB 3300. From agent, written in the brochure is THB 2,800. They will give you ‘special’ discount, you pay only THB 2,000. Waaa sounds cheaper right. No. Can be cheaper. From what we read from internet, the price is THB 1,200 but that was sometimes last year. We asked for THB 1,200 per person, just a try. Surprisingly, they offered THB 1,500. We dealt at THB 7,000 for 5 persons, i.e. THB 1,400 per person. Everybody happy.

Arrive at Lamai Apartment at nearly 7 o’clock. Yes, we’re staying at an apartment instead of hotel, due to high season (January is high season in Phuket, best weather, and in contrary, in Europe and US, now is the winter, which many of European/US come to Asia). We pay Mr. Mai THB 1,800 for the service (from 2 PM to almost 8 PM). All hungry, so we rushing for dinner. About 20 minutes walk direction to Patong beach. We ate at place call Sopita, in front is restaurant, back is a hotel. Who knows what date is this??? Nobody but mom said, “your wedding day, last year”… YEEEE Mom got doorprize, a kiss from daughter-in-law… Yup, today is our 1 st anniversary, and we celebrate it in a exotic night at Phuket island. Who would think of. Too bad is not just the two of us alone ;_)

REVIEWS and COMMENTS

HOTEL CHINA TOWN INN (2)
Thanks to them to allowed us to left our luggage on their place. Total 3 luggage, which 2 of them were quite big. “Can we left some of our luggage while we away, we’ll be back at 26?” The answer was convincing, “Off course, sure.” We choosing the right place to stay and to keep our luggage :_) Last year, while staying here also left some of our luggage to them. Safe and Trusted.

AIRASIA
No additional comment. Everything smooth and OK. Where else can you find air ticket only RM RM 252.76 per person, or equals to IDR 730,000 only flying you from KL to Phuket !!!

Mr. MAI (and Mrs. NUCH)
Big guy with black glasses. But very friendly and informative. You can book him through his wife (Mrs. Nuch) e-mail at hknuch@hotmail.com or kunthipc@thaimail.com. Usually, she will reply you on 3 – 5 days, but she definitely will reply. The rate was THB 1,500 – THB 1,800 depends on the destination. She offer us, if sightseeing only, THB 1,500 (half day) and pick up at airport right away to hotel THB 1,000. So, we took pick up at airport but not right away to hotel, after sightseeing then to hotel. We ask how much we need to pay, Mr. Mai said, he don’t know about charging client, it’s depend on us and his wife (through e-mail), so we paid him THB 1,800 (almost six hours from 2 PM to almost 8 PM). He has two vans, which one of them he drove himself. Also can be reach at phone number +66841134809.

LAMAI APARTMENT
Rooms are still new, reception said it just renovated on Oct 2007. Clean and Tidy. Air-con, phone, TV, DVD player and hot water evthing's running well. All staff speaks English well and very helpful. 5 of us book only 2 rooms they gave us extra bed, towel and pillow WITHOUT extra charge, in-fact, they worried about us felling un-comfort 3 persons staying in a room for 2. The only thing is that you have to bring your own drinks as they don't have any drinks on compliment. Though, you can ask for hot water for coffee etc, they would not charge you. The staircase is pretty hard to climb but still OK. One more thing, this place is about 20 minutes more to Patong beach by walk. Quite far from the heart of city, but in contrary, you get the nice and quiet sleep at night. Will definitely stay here if back to Phuket.

Booking service was very helpful and trusted. If not get booking in one place, they will suggest you to another place. The instruction was easy to follow and the payment confirmation was all clear. You can book through www.sawadee.com. More info in www.phuket dir.com/lamaiapartment, or e-mail at lamaiapartment@hotmail.com. Rate for standard room is THB 1000.

SingMaThai DAY 2: KL

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At 7 AM, KL is still a bit dark when we took our breakfast. Chow Mien or Kwetiaw (Fried Noodle or Kwetiaw) with some pork, chicken and fish nuggets to start a day.

Today, we’re going to see the most Malaysian proud, the Petronas Twin Towers. From Petaling Street, we took a 10 minutes walk to Pasar Seni Monorail Station, to took Monorail to Suria KLCC, the shopping mall, just below Twin Towers. Ticket is RM 1.6 per person. The train not so long to come. Just about few minutes to reach Suria KLCC. From there right away headed to the ticket counter to get the free ticket to the level 41 of the Twin Towers. They giving 1000 tickets each day starting 9 PM, it’s a free tickets, but you have to queue from before 9, otherwise, you won’t get the ticket, or, if you lucky enough, you probably get the tickets for 5 or 6 o’clock (latest). We queue from about 8.30 and get tickets for 10.30 at about 9.45, so still have time to took photos from in front of the building. 10.30, first they show us a brief about the Petronas and the building for about 5 minutes with 3D images. Then with a very fast elevator, they lift us to the level 41. Not much to see up there. 15 minutes time they gave is more than enough to took some photos and videos. Really, not much. Only, come this far to Malaysia don’t come here is like don’t come to Malaysia at all. After, we took a walk at Suria KLCC mall and at back side there’s a park. Took some photos there also. Then we decide to go back China Town to have lunch because we promise dad to eat at Yong To Fu, because, otherwise, if we don’t took it today, we won’t have another chance.

Wow, Yong To Fu seems to be favorite of the people. When we arrive there (at the traditional market at the back of our hotel), the place already full and we have to queue for our food. Yong To Fu is one of the traditional Chinese food, contain of many kind of tofu, original and fried, fish ball, pork meatball, bitter melon etc with pig-bone-essence soup. DELICIOUS. With a crowded, noisy (people’s shouting in Chinese), and a bit dirty surrounding, just bring out the best taste of the original Yong To Fu. YUMMY.

Stomach full, we continue our journey: Batu Cave. Actually, we don’t know how to reach there. But after questioning several people, hotel reception, bus conductor woman, bus waiter and some guy in the street, now we know. Very easy actually, just wait behind the Central Market near trees and Bangkok Bank, “awak tengok tak pokok tu, d’kat Bangkok Bank” said the last guy we asked. We took the longer way, whereas we can just walk from backside of the Petaling Street, hehe, next time better :_)

Bus no 11 took us right until the destination with only RM 2 per person. Batu Cave is a mountain of rock, which staircase built on it to reach to the cave, where Hindu people come and worship the god. There are more than 250 staircase to climb, and all of us (include 2 moms) reached up to the top. At the top there are stalactites that formed the cave from many years. The cave is quite big, with the end of the cave there’s a hole upside. That’s were the worship took place. Right next the staircase, they built an almost-as-high-as-the-staircase image of Hindu’s god (sorry I don’t know which one, perhaps Brahma, since Vishnu supposed to have more than just two hands). Hindu people and tourist mixed together in this place. But can be easily different, since the Hindu must not ware shoes or sandal while climb the stair and at the cave, also some colored their head with yellow after shaved all the hair. Some brings flowers, even bring image of I don’t know what it called, just like Reog in Ponorogo. Some even kneel while climbing the stairs. Perhaps, the more obstacle you took while climbing the stairs, the more reward (‘pahala’) you get. The place is worth to visit.

From there, we headed back to China Town. But since the day still young (5 o’clock is still sunny in Malaysia) and the bus happen to cross in front of Merdeka Square, we though it’s good to stop by for a while for some photos. Merdeka square (Dataran Merdeka) is one of the Malaysian famous icon. In fact, long time ago, before they built Twin Towers, this building was the most famous one, was once the symbol of Malaysia. Very hot sunshine that afternoon, very good for photos, but not good for moms and Natz :_) Me and dad enthusiast to took photos, the cloud and everything was fine.

From there, we took taxi to our hotel, RM 10 for 1 taxi 5 persons. Some taxi driver refused us because overloaded, and worst, we bargain for only RM 5, “kenapa begitu murah…” said one of the taxi driver ha ha.

Headed back to Hotel, took shower and ready for dinner. That night, we try for other route that lead us to Hindu Temple. Not very far from there, there’s restaurant at the road side (‘pinggir jalan’) that offer Chinese food. Their special is Fish head, so we order one. Wa, very delicious indeed. Spicy and a bit salty. Also the fish was fresh and big too. Enough for everybody :_)

This is the end of day two. Tonight, we have to pack our bag to our next destination: PHUKET.

SingMaThai 19 – 27 Jan 2008 __ Day 1: JKT – KL

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The name of the trip is SingMaThai, Singapore – Malaysia – Thailand. It was a request trip by my dad. Famous among the traveler, particularly the mainland Chinese. The writing will be divided into 7 parts. Day 1: JKT – KL, Day 2: KL, Day 3 (21 January): KL – Phuket, Day 4: Phi Phi Island, Day 5: Phuket – KL, Day 6: KL – Singapore, Day 7,8,9: Singapore – KL – Genting – KL – JKT. The writing will include comments and reviews on whatever accommodation, hotels we stayed,, airflight we use, tour we’ve taken, place we ate, etc. ENJOY.

DAY 1: JKT – KL

ALL set. Today has come. The day that we’ve planned about a year ago. Somewhere in February 2007 when we just got back from our 1 st honeymoon (Bangkok, Pattaya and KL, Genting) and shared our story with mom and dad, they seemed very enthusiast. My dad said, and also I’ve heard from my fellows from China, this SingMaThai, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand is famous holiday destination among the mainland Chinese. So, when they said OK to go by early next year, we start to search for cheap airflight and hotels and learn with full enthusiasm about what place to go, and things to do.

Initial plan was only Malaysia and Singapore for the whole 9 days (both of us + mom and dad) then mom and dad extend to Bangkok, Pattaya for another 5 days. AirAsia ticket for JKT – KL – JKT already on hand, because of the very cheap price (fare = 0), we bought total 5 tickets, additional for Natz’ mom. After further discussion, we felt that 9 days could be too long for only Malaysia and Sing. Somewhere in September 2007, we decided to add another place to go and lucky to get the cheap price for the airflight too. We’re going to exotic PHUKET and extension to the famous PHI PHI ISLAND. ALL set. Tickets in hand, hotels booked, Travel Itinerary prepared, Budget set, Ready to go.

19 January 2008. Having breakfast at Mutiara Lounge (Terminal 2E Soekarno Hatta airport) to start our journey. 08.30 the flight, arrived in KL at 11.30 (1 hour ahead than WIB). Arrived at LCCT (Low Cost Carrier Terminal – for Air Asia), we took the Aerobus to KL Sentral instead of Skybus which belongs to AirAsia. With RM 1 cheaper than Skybus (Skybus RM 9), we loose more time since Aerobus turned out to wait until the bus full before going. Unlike Skybus which has scheduled time. From KL Sentral, we took 2 taxies to Petaling Street (China Town) cost us RM 10 per taxi.

At Petaling Street, we already have booked rooms at China Town Inn (2), 2 rooms. After rest for a while, we going out for lunch between Petaling Street and Pasar Seni Monorail Station. Shin Kee Beef Noodle Specialist. This one we’ve wanted to eat since last year’s visit but haven’t got a chance. The place is always full and close very early at 2.30 PM.

That evening, we headed to Sunway Lagoon by public bus from Petaling Street. Many public bus headed to Sunway Lagoon from there, you just need to pay attention to the ‘kondektur’ when he shout “Sunway, Sunway!!” Although nothing special there, every tours from Indonesia offer their participant to this place (on their itinerary), so we thought that we should come also. Only a shopping mall and a vacation playground like Dufan/Ancol. Last year, Natz bought a tiny hot pen and a cute bag at Parkson, but this year, nothing seems worth to buy. Dad only bought Nescafe from the lower ground Giant hypermarket.

At night, we have dinner in front of Petaling street. There, a lot of Chinese Food and all looks delicious. That night we have Chinese style grilled duck, chicken and pork as the main course. After dinner, the whole family walk by the Petaling Street. At night, the street was different, the seller all over the place and in the middle of street. So, at night, no vehicle allowed in this street. Bought some souvenirs for friends back home. Before rest, we walk to Puduraya Bus Station to bought Bus Tickets to Singapore for 23 Jan 11.59 PM. Today pretty tired, but happy, our vacation starts smoothly and can’t wait to experience tomorrow.

REVIEWS and COMMENTS

AIRASIA
Love this flight. Last year also use this flight. Not to mentioned Bali in 2006. Everywhere we go by our own (not business trip from company), we MUST use this flight. Low price, with service I consider OK, booking is easy, and if you diligent enough to checked the web periodically, you might surprise to get very cheap price, even fare = 0 !!!

You may not believe, but we actually get the tickets at the price lower than trip to Surabaya or Semarang for example. Can you believe, we got the ticket for only IDR 529,000 per person for return trip? The fare was 0. That’s the cheapest price ever !!! And flight from KL to Phuket only RM 252.76 per person, or equals to IDR 730,000 only !!!

I don’t mind not getting any food and drink on their compliment. Usually, we bought our own drinks and snacks. The only thing is, you have to sneak and hide from the stewardess and make sure they don’t see you eat or drink. However, I haven’t see or heard anybody get warning so far.

CHINA TOWN INN (2)
This hotel is RUKO looks from outside, but nice and tidy inside. Located right next to Swiss-Inn in the centre of Petaling Street.This one is new compare to China Town Inn (1). Natz stayed here several times and together, this is the second time. Some rooms are quite smoky-smell and unfortunately you have small change to switch to another room due to full-booked. Better you make reservation before showing up (www.hotelchinatown2.com) and be there not to far from the time you mentioned, other wise the room will be given to others. The room was small, but it has cable-TV (limited channel), telephone, air-conditioner, and hot water all running well.

Location also OK. Cheap price but low quality product all over the place, bags, T shirts, watches, shoes which mostly come from China. Chinese foods also famous in this place, like Chicken rice, Beef Noodle, Chasiew, Grilled Pork and Yong To Fu. Not very far is the Puduraya Station Bus, only 10 minutes by walk. All Buses available there, especially for out of town like Genting and even Singapore. Not far from Puduraya (near Ancasa Hotel), there’s nasil lemak (Malaysian local food) that become favorite of dad, only 1 ringgit per wrap. Bus stops also near, in front of Petaling Street (between Petaling Street and Wisma Fui Chiu), there’s bus stop called Kota Raya, not very far, there’s Pasar Seni and Central Market (in front of Pasar Seni) which you can take bus (no 11) to Batu Cave. Pasar Seni Monorail Station which you can take monorail to Suria KLCC to see Petronas Twin Towers.

With standard room rate RM 89 and RM 99 for deluxe, it's a place worth to stay.