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Places BEYOND KLANG VALLEY KARAK To Visit Karak Organic Durian Farm Air Terjun Sungai Dua They grow organic durians and sell them If you're searching for a weekend gateway at reasonable prices. If you don't like site with a crystal clear river stream for durians, don't worry, they also have a range a picnic, this is it.You'll enter a narrow of other native fruits such as rambutans, asphalt road that twists past an Orang mangosteen, duku langsat, and so on. Visit Asli village and pay a modest charge at them to try their fruits and the orchard. It'll the gate house a few kilometres before undoubtedly be an eye-opening experience! arriving at the waterfall. Address: Kampung Baru Karak, Address: Bentong, Pahang Contact: 012-795 8899 Contact: +609 2888 888 Website: https://www.facebook.com/ Operating Hours: 7.00am - 5.00pm KarakOrganicDurianFarm/ Bukit Tinggi Gunung Karak Bukit Tinggi lies in Pahang and is only 48 Gunung Karak is a hiking trail with lots of kilometres from Kuala Lumpur through things to see, with the trails nearby some the Karak Highways. Apart from the well- orang asli villages and also one of the best known Genting Highlands, Cameron places to get fresh and organic ginger. Highlands, and Fraser's Hill, it is one With the cold weather and beautiful view, of Malaysia's newest highlands. Bukit Gunung Karak is a must visit place. Tinggi's theme sets it apart from the other highlands; unlike Genting, which is mostly Address: Karak, Pahang an entertainment and casino resort, Bukit Contact: +60104006865 Tinggi focuses on introducing diverse Operating Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm cultural flavours from across the world to Malaysia. Address: KM13, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang Contact: 03-6433 8888 Website: https://www.premiumoutlets. com.my/ Operating Hours: 11.00am - 7.00pm 99

BEYOND KLANG VALLEY KARAK Places Ching Kie Restaurant To Eat Address: Lot P7&8, Jln Utama Taman Restoran Karak Manis Karak, Taman Karak Indah, 28600 Karak, Pahang Address: P1, Jalan Pandan 1, 28600 Karak, Contact: +609-231 2626 Pahang Website:https://m.facebook.com/profile. Contact: +609-231 1915 php?id=1134088480082140 Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm Operating Hours: 11.30 am - 8.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) (Thursday - Tuesday) Yik Kee Restaurant Restoran Raub Baru Karak Address: 29, Jalan besar Karak, Bentong, Address: Medan Selera Karak, Kampung 28600 Karak Baru Karak, 28600 Karak, Pahang Contact: +609-231 1240 Contact: +6014-606 5041 Operating Hours: 8.30 am - 6.00 pm Website:https://www.facebook.com/ (Monday - Sunday) restoranraubbarukarakrrbk/ Operating Hours: 12.00 pm - 8.00 pm Restoran Najath (Monday - Sunday) Address: 31, Jalan Besar Karak,, 28600 Karak 28 Noodles Stall Karak, Pahang Contact: +609-231 1534 Address: 60, Jalan Jkr Karak, Bentong, Website: https://www.facebook.com/ 28600 restorannajath/ Contact: +6012-984 3824 Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 2.30 pm (Monday - Sunday) (Monday - Sunday) Restoran Nasi Kanday d’Permai He Guo Tea Room Address: 640, Jalan Lama Bentong - Address: 26, Jalan Hijau 6, Taman Hijau, Karak, Taman Karak Indah, 28600 Karak, 28600 Karak, Pahang Pahang Operating Hours: 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm Contact: +609-231 1563 (Monday - Sunday) Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) Che Lah Cafe Ching Kie Restaurant Address: No. 59, Jalan Besar, Kampung Baru Karak, 28600 Karak, Pahang Address: Lot P7&8, Jln Utama Taman Contact: +6016-940 4024 Karak, Taman Karak Indah, 28600 Karak, Website:https://www.facebook.com/ Pahang CheLahCafe/ Contact: +609-231 2626 Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 7.00 pm Operating Hours:11.30 am - 8.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) (Thursday - Tuesday) Restoran Rakan Ku Address: Jalan Besar, Kampung Baru Karak, 28600 Karak, Pahang Contact: +6012-968 0788 Operating Hours: 5.30 pm - 8.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) 100

What BEYOND KLANG VALLEY KARAK To Buy Durian Siew Pau Durian or the King of fruits is one of the Siu Pau is a cooked meat bun with famous type of fruit in Asia. Durina Farm barbecue sauce that is commonly is a must visit in Karak, the farms covers a seen in Chinese bakeries. The pastry huge area in Karak. There are few farms in is flaky and crispy despite being made Karak, in the farm you can try some of the using a basic oil dough sans butter. best durians such as D24, Musang King Each mouthful is a joy since the filling and many more. You can larn the history of consists of succulent pork or chicken, durian and its farm there and also during cooked in a sticky sauce. There are pau the durian season you can go and learn filled with vegetables if you’re not a fan how to get the fruit. of meats. Durian Tart Karak Tea A tart is a baked dish with a filling on top When compared to standard English tea, of a pastry base and an open top that isn’t Karak tea is a “strong tea” in terms of both covered in dough. The dough is normally taste and colour. This sweet Indian tea is shortcrust pastry, and the filling can be brewed with black tea leaves that have sweet or savoury, while most modern been fermented, ginger, and spices like tarts are fruit-based, with custard added black pepper, cardamon, cinnamon, fennel, sometimes.There are as many as 100 and cloves. Karak tea is rich, flavorful, and species of durian in Malaysia, getting the caramel-colored, and it’s a lot stronger than right durian for making this sweet pastry is normal tea. quite easy. Dont forgot to try some sweet and creamy Durian Tart here 101

BEYOND KLANG VALLEY GENTING HIGHLANDS Genting Highlands About Genting Highlands is a hill station city in Malaysia located at 1,800 metres above sea level on the peak of Mount Ulu Kali. A big chunk of the land is in the state of Pahang, while a smaller piece is in the state of Selangor. It was founded in 1965 by the late Chinese businessman Lim Goh Tong. Resorts World Genting, a hill resort with casinos and theme parks where gambling is permitted, is the main tourist draw. Lim Goh Tong, a late Malaysian Chinese businessman, was inspired by the pure air of Cameron Highlands to create a hill resort near the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. Lim found Mount Ulu Kali in Genting Sempah, 58 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur, to be appropriate for his design after reviewing the city’s maps and nearby areas. Genting Group executed the Genting Integrated Tourism Plan (GITP) in 2013, a 10-year master plan to build, extend, enhance, and refurbish hotels, amusement parks, and infrastructure at Genting Highlands. How to get here Car From Kuala Lumpur : :via Lebuhraya Kuala Lumpur - Gua Musang/E8 From Shah Alam : :via Lebuhraya Kuala Lumpur - Gua Musang/E8 From Kuala Lumpur : about 1 hour From Shah Alam : about 1 hour Public Transport Bus : Genting Express Bus Service stations are located at One Utama Shopping Mall (Petaling Jaya), Terminal Putra LRT Gombak, Pudu Sentral, and KL Sentral 102

Places To Visit BEYOND KLANG VALLEY GENTING HIGHLANDS Chin Swee Caves Temple World of Phalaenopsis In Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia, World of Phalaenopsis is the world's the Chin Swee Caves Shrine is a Chinese largest producer of Phalaenopsis orchids, temple. It is located in Genting Highlands' with hundreds of blooms every day! most attractive location. A statue of Ulu Yam is home to a farm. It's easy to Qingshui, a Buddhist monk who has be impressed by the variety of orchids long been regarded as a divinity in Fujian available when you walk inside this orchid Province, China, for his miraculous farm. The Phalaenopsis orchid, often abilities to summon rain and drive away known as the moth orchid, can thrive with evil spirits, is housed within the temple. minimal care and water. This is the plant for you if you want a low-maintenance Address: Exit 68, Genting Sempah, plant that offers a splash of colour to your Pahang, 28750 Bentong house. Contact: 03-2179 1886 Website: https://www.chinswee.org/ Address: Lot 1017, Kampung Sungai Operating Hours: 9.00am - 6.00pm Kamin, Ulu Yam Baru, 44300 Ulu Yam, (Sunday - Saturday) Selangor, Malaysia Contact: 03-6075 1133 Awana SkyWay Website: https://www.facebook.com/ worldofphalaenopsis/ Since December 2016, the Awana Skyway, also known as the new Awana Skyway, has Happy Bee Farm & Insect World connected Awana Transport Hub, Chin Swee Temple, and SkyAvenue in Genting Happy Bee Farm, Insect World & Butterfly Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia. The rebuilt Wonderland welcomes visitors with Awana Bus Terminal, the station structure, busy honey-making bee colonies were and a new 8-story car park make up the children and adults can enjoy the natural Awana Transport Hub terminus, while the goodness of honey cultivated in the farm, other terminus is located at SkyAvenue. which is nestled among the cool climate The Awana Skyway is one of two aerial of Genting Highlands and rainforest trees lines that serve Genting Highlands, with in the hilly terrain of Peninsular Malaysia's the Genting Skyway as a backup. longest mountain range. Address: Level 4, Awana SkyCentral, Address: 8, Jalan Meranti, 69000 Genting 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang Highlands, Pahang Contact: 03-6101 1118 Contact: 03-6100 1000 Website:https://www.rwgenting.com/ Website:https://www. gettinghere/awanaskyway/ happybeefarmshopping.com/ Operating Hours: 8.00am - 10.00pm Operating Hours: 9.00am - 7.00pm (Saturday - Sunday); 8.00am - 8.00pm (Sunday - Saturday) (Monday - Tuesday) 103

BEYOND KLANG VALLEY GENTING HIGHLANDS Genting Strawberry Leisure Farm The vibrant and fragrant Genting Casino De Genting Strawberry Leisure Farm is one of the most popular. Whether you enjoy strawberries Try your luck and become wealthy overnight or are cheered by the sight of beautiful - Casino De Genting is one of the most blossoms, this strawberry farm is a must popular casinos in the region, with hundreds visit. Pick your own strawberries from the of foreign visitors every day. The casino orchard, buy pre-packaged fruits, wander offers Roulette, Tai Sai, Blackjack, Slot through the Lavender Garden, and snap Machines, and many other games, so you’ll Instagram-worthy pictures as this site is have lots of options. If you are planning a built to make people happy. In addition, trip to Genting Highlands with your buddies, there is a strawberry-themed restaurant you should include this location on your here where you may enjoy some delectable schedule for a fantastic night. treats. Address: Genting Grand, Genting Highlands Address: No. 1, Lot 3707, Jalan Jati 2, Resort, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang Bandar Gohtong Jaya, 69000 Genting Contact: +603-6101 1118 Highlands, Pahang Opening Hours: 10.00 am – 2.00 am Contact: +603-6100 1152 (Monday - Sunday) Operating Hours: 9.00 am – 6.30 pm (Monday - Saturday) / 9.00 am - 7.00 pm (Sunday) Genting Highlands Theme Park Genting Sky Worlds This outdoor theme park is one of Genting Genting SkyWorlds will open at Resorts Highlands’ most popular attractions. World Genting in Genting Highlands, Whether you’re visiting Genting Highlands Malaysia. Previously known as 20th with or without children, you should plan Century Fox World Malaysia, it was a on spending a few hours here because movie-themed amusement park. Features 9 there are lots of attractions and rides for distinct themed worlds, as well as 26 rides adults as well. From roller coasters and and attractions suitable for all ages and ferries wheels to swings and carousels, perfect for everyone in the family. this park offers a wide range of thrills for all ages. Address: Genting Highlands Resort, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang Address: Theme Park Hotel, Resorts Contact: +603-2718 1118 World, Genting Highlands, 69000 Genting Operating Hours: 24 Hours (Monday - Highlands, Pahang Sunday) Contact: +603-2718 1118 104

Places To Babajia BEYOND KLANG VALLEY GENTING HIGHLANDS Eat Address: Lot SA - T2 - 16, Genting Burger & Lobster Highlands, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang Address: Lot SA - T2 - 13, Level 1, Contact: 03-5566 8000 SkyAvenue, Genting Highlands, 69000 Website:https://www.facebook.com/ Genting Highlands, Pahang owgbabajia/ Contact: +603-6105 9186 Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm ( Website:https://www.burgerandlobster. Sunday - Saturday) com/locations/genting-highlands/ skyavenue/ Only Mee Operating Hours: 11.00 am - 12.00 pm (Friday - Saturday); 11.00 am - 10.00 pm Address: Lot SA - T2C - B19, Genting (Sunday - Thursday) Highlands, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang Malaysian Food Street Website:https://www.premiumoutlets.com. my/genting-highlands-premium-outlets/ Address: Lot SA - T2C - MFS, Genting stores/only-mee Highlands, 69000 Genting Highlands, Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm Pahang (Sunday - Saturday) Contact: +603-6101 1118 Website:https://www.rwgenting.com/ The Laughing Fish by Harry Ramsden dining/restaurants/all_restaurants/ malaysian_food_street/ Address: Resorts World Genting, Genting Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm Highlands, 69000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Sunday - Saturday) Contact: +603-6105 9232 Website:https://www.rwgenting.com/ Chuan Kie Dining/Restaurants/All_Restaurants/ Laughing_Fish/ Address: Goh Tong Jaya, 29-30, Jalan Operating Hours: 12.00 pm - 10.00 Jati 1, 69000 Genting Highlands, pm(Sunday - Thursday); 12.00 pm - 12.00 Selangor am(Friday - Saturday Contact: +603-6100 1151 Operating Hours: 12.00 pm - 10.45 pm East Court Restaurant (Sunday - Saturday) Address: Lot G/LG 16.00 Lower Ground, Palsaik Korean BBQ Genting Hotel, Genting Highlands Resort, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang Darul Address: Lot SA - T2C - 08, Genting Makmur Highlands, 69000 Genting Highlands, Contact: +603 6436 0690 Pahang Website:https://www.owg.com.my/food/ Contact: +603-6101 3933 eastcourt/ Website:https://m.facebook.com/ Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 8.00 pm palsaikmy/ (Sunday - Saturday) Operating Hours: 12.00 pm - 12.00 am (Sunday - Saturday) JR Curry House Address: Level 4, Sky Avenue Genting, Bentong Contact: +6018-3244335 Website:https://www.owg.com.my/jr- curry/ Operating Hours: 7.00 am - 1.00 am( Sunday - Saturday) 105

BEYOND KLANG VALLEY GENTING HIGHLANDS What To Buy Candies Anyone with a sweet tooth while visiting Genting Highlands it is a must to try and buy candies with many flavours from chocolate, fruit or even nuts. Strawberry candies are very well known in genting highlands, as it taste and shaped like a strawberry. There are other type of unique candies you can get in Genting High;ands. Be sure to try them Fresh Strawberries Genting Highlands are very known for their fresh strawberries, there are many strawberry farms all over genting highlands, where you can either buy them or even pluck them yourself. The starberry farms also have their own cafes where they will sever you with desserts and also pastries mades by their fresh strawberries. Having warm tea or coffee, with some desserts at the strawberry farm is truly relaxing. Orchids The Orchidaceae, usually known as Orchids, is a large and varied family of flowering plants with brightly coloured and fragrant blossoms. Orchids come in a variety of sizes, from little to large. They come in a variety of colours, including white, bright colours, and vibrating colours. Many flower farms can be found in Genting Highland, where you may enjoy the scenery while viewing orchids or perhaps purchase some. Honey In Genting visitors will get a firsthand look at how the bee farm operates, as a colony of bees forages for sweet nectar on its own, with no human involvement or aid. Imagine the pure natural deliciousness of honey generated from a huge genus of flora and fauna that can only be found abundantly in a rainforest that is rapidly diminishing in numbers, and it is filled with high proteins and nutrients in the highlands. 106

Ipoh BEYOND KLANG VALLEY-IPOH About Ipoh is the capital of Perak, Malaysia, and is situated on the Kinta River. Ipoh has a population of 657,892 people in 2010, making it Malaysia’s fourth most populous city. Ipoh, which started off as a hamlet, grew dramatically in the 1880s after massive tin reserves were discovered nearby. It was the second biggest city in the Federated Malay States, which included Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, and Pahang, by 1895. In recent years, attempts to preserve Ipoh’s British colonial-era architecture have improved the city’s status as an international tourist destination. The city is also noted for its food and natural features, such as its limestone hills and caverns, which have been used to build Buddhist temples. How to get here Car From Kuala Lumpur : via Lebuhraya Utara - Selatan/E1 From Shah Alam : via AH2/E1 From Kuala Lumpur : about 2 hour 16 minutes From Shah Alam : about 2 hour 23 minutes Public Transport Bus : From Terminal Bandar Tasik Selatan. It takes approximately 3 hour 54 minutes to get there Train : From Kuala Lumpur Central, take the Electric Train Service (ETS) to Batu Gajah. From there take a taxi to ipoh. It takes approximately 2 hour 37 minutes to get there 107

Places To Visit BEYOND KLANG VALLEY IPOH Kok Lok Tong Cave Temple Birch Memorial Clock Tower The Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple is a The Birch Memorial Clock Tower in Ipoh tourist site in Gunung Rapat, a natural and doesn’t appear out of place in the centre of scenic region south of Ipoh, the capital a beautiful square at first glance. However, of Perak state in western Malaysia. The a sharp eye and a basic understanding of cave temple, which stands on a 12-acre local history exposes a taboo concealed in location, has been used as a place of plain sight. Culture Trip investigates why prayer since 1920. This temple is located an apparently ordinary clock tower in a in a large cave in the limestone outcrops quiet area of Old Ipoh has sparked so much behind Gunung Rapat, some 5km south debate. of Ipoh City, which became part of an iron mining site in 1960. Address: 31650 Ipoh, Perak Address: Pesiaran Sepakat 3, Taman Endah Jaya, 31350 Ipoh, Perak Contact: +605-312 8112 Operating Hours: 7.00 am - 4.30 pm (Sunday - Saturday) Lost World of Tambun The Lost World Of Tambun is an action- Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple packed, family-friendly adventure. The ultimate day and night destination for The Sam Poh Tong Temple, also known a unique eco-adventure excursion for as the Three Buddhas Cave, is a Chinese visitors of all ages, this self-contained temple constructed within a limestone wonderland is cocooned by lush tropical cave in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. It is the city’s jungle, natural hot springs, breathtaking oldest and most important cave temple. The 400 million-year-old limestone features, temple, which follows the Buddhist branch and seven amazing attraction parks, of Mahyna Buddhism, was constructed making it the ultimate day and night in a raw limestone cave in the highlands destination for a unique eco-adventure approximately 5 kilometres from the city excursion for visitors of all ages. centre. Address: 1, Persiaran Lagun Sunway, Address: Kampung Gunung Rapat, 31350 Sunway City, 31150 Ipoh, Perak Ipoh, Perak Contact: +605-542 8888 Contact: +605-255 2772 Website: https:// Operating Hours:7.00 am - 2..30 pm sunwaylostworldoftambun.com/ (Sunday - Saturday) Operating Hours: 11.00 am - 11.00 pm (Monday, Thursday, Friday); 6.00 pm - 11.00 pm (Tuesday); 10.00 am - 11.00 pm (Saturday - Sunday) 108

Places To Eat Jeff's Cellar Addon White Coffee Ipoh BEYOND KLANG VALLEY-IPOH Address: 1, Persiaran Lagoon, Sunway 3, Address: 49, Jalan Raja Musa Aziz, 31150 Ipoh, Perak Kampung Jawa, 30450 Ipoh, Perak Contact: 05-210 7777 Contact: 05-243 2336 Operating Hours: 6.00pm - 8.00pm Website:https://www.facebook.com/ (Monday - Sunday) addoncoffee/ Operating Hours: 10..00am - 10.00pm Kedai Kopi Keng Nam (Monday - Sunday) Address: 127, Jalan Raja Ekram, Greentown Dimsum Café Kampung Jawa, 30300 Ipoh, Perak Contact: +60 5-255 7328 Address: 10, Persiaran Greentown 4, Operating Hours: 8.00am - 11.45am Greentown Avenue, 30450 Ipoh, Perak (Monday - Sunday) Contact: 012-398 2010 Website: Sun Marpoh Restaurant Operating Hours: 8.30am - 11.00pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Address: 67-69, Jalan Lau Pak Khuan, Wednesday) Ipoh Garden, 31400 Ipoh, Perak Contact: 05-545 5127 Maiale Japanese Style Italian Restaurant Website:https://www.facebook.com/ sunmarpohrestaurant/ Address: No 5, Jalan Datuk Yeoh Cheng Operating Hours:11.30am - 3.00pm; Lee, Kampung Jawa, 30300 Ipoh, Perak 4.30pm - 7.30pm (Thursday - Tuesday) Contact: 05-241 1405 Website:https://www.facebook.com/ Little Elephant pages/category/Italian-Restaurant/ Maiale-Japanese-Style-Italian- Address: 49364, Jalan Raja Dihilir, Taman Restaurant-436853349812401/ Canning, 30350 Ipoh, Perak Operating Hours: 12.00pm - 1.30pm; Contact: 05-548 8116 6.00pm - 8.30pm (Wednesday - Sunday); Website:https://www.facebook.com/ 6.00pm - 8.30pm (Tuesday) littleelephantcafe/ Operating Hours:12.00pm - 11.00pm Restoran New Hollywood (Monday - Sunday) Address: 38, Lorong Cecil Rae, Taman Pakeeza Restaurant & Catering Canning, 31400 Ipoh, Perak Contact:012-290 8887 Address: 15-17, Jalan Dato Seri Ahmad Website: Said, 30450 Ipoh, Perak Operating Hours: 8.00am - 8.00pm Contact: 05-241 4243 (Tuesday - Sunday) Website: Operating Hours:11.00am - 10.00pm (Monday - Sunday) 109

What To Buy BEYOND KLANG VALLEY GOPENG Meat Floss Biscuits Tambun Pomelo Meat Floss Biscuits, also known as rousong, yuk sang, or bak hu, are a dried During the Chinese New Year, the pomelo meat product originated from China with fruit is in high demand. Pomelo and a light and fluffy texture akin to coarse grapefruit are quite similar since they both cotton.Meat Floss Biscuits is a savoury come from the same citrus family. The soy milk that is used to top a variety of larger fruit has more luscious pulp and meals, including congee, tofu, rice, and is less bitter than the grapefruit. There savoury soy milk. It's also used as a filling are basically two flavours to select from: for savoury buns and pastries, as well as sweet or sour. The majority will choose the a topping for baked products filled with sweet flavour, but others may prefer the bean paste, and as a standalone snack sour flavour. item. Caramel Egg Custard Ipoh White Coffee A silky-smooth dish prepared with milk, sugar, and eggs is caramel custard or also known as caramel pudding or flan. It's light and refreshing, and it's even better when served cold straight from the fridge. Ipoh white coffee is a famous coffee drink Peanut Candy that originated in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia, and has earned Ipoh the title of one of the top The simple Chinese traditional treat of three coffee in the city. The coffee beans sweet and salty crunchy peanut brittle is are roasted with palm oil margarine and popular throughout Chinese New Year. served with sweetened condensed milk. Serve it as a dessert with coffee or tea, The nickname ‘white coffee’ comes from and store any leftovers for snacking. A the exact translation of the Chinese word basic brittle is made with peanuts, but for the beverage, which was introduced you may also use cashews or almonds. in the 19th century by Chinese migrants Because of its growing popularity, you working in the local tin mines. The colour may buy it all year in Ipoh. comes from the milk that is mixed into the finished product, not from the coffee beans themselves. 110

Gopeng BEYOND KLANG VALLEY-GOPENG About Gopeng is a town located in Mukim Teja, District of Kampar, Perak, Malaysia. It is situated approximately 20 km (12 mi) south of Ipoh, the state capital. Gopeng was the most important town in the Kinta Valley until 1890, when Ipoh became more prominent. Gopeng was intensively mined by both European and Chinese miners, the latter having significant Hakka representation under Chung Keng Kwee, the leader of the Hai San secret society during the Larut War. He was appointed as the Kapitan Cina after the Pangkor Treaty, and although his main homes were in Taiping and Penang, he maintained his foothold in Gopeng, securing contracts for street lighting there in 1892 as well as building quarters for civil servants thereafter. How to get here Traveling duration Car - 3 hours 5 minutes Bus - 3 hours 5 minutes 111

Places To Visit BEYOND KLANG VALLEY-GOPENG Gaharu Tea Valley Gopeng Heritage House It all began by happenstance in 1992, Heritage House shows artefacts from when Mr David Ho met a Japanese Gopeng's glory days, as well as a diverse botanist who specialised in the 'Gaharu' collection of curios and collectibles plant. A sophisticated hybrid 'Gaharu' spanning from the nineteenth century seedling comprising many advantageous to the 1960s. The displays are spread features of several Aquilaria species was across two levels. Some Chinese furniture, brought to him by a Japanese botanist. decorations, and pottery may be found on the ground floor. An antique mirrored Address: Jalan Sungai Itek, 31600 hall stand with a European appearance, Gopeng, Perak a grandfather clock, an ancient fan, and Contact: 05-351 1999 a mock-up of a barber's shop with an old Website: https://hoga.my/ style barber's chair can all be found at the Operating Hours: 9.00am- 6.00pm entry. (Wednesday - Monday) Address: Jalan Sungai Itik, Pekan Gopeng, 31600 Gopeng, Perak Contact: 012-501 3201 Operating Hours: 9.00am - 4.00pm (Friday - Wednesday) Radak Adventure Tempurung Cave Radak Adventure is located in Gopeng. Tempurung Cave is one of Peninsula Gopeng is a town in Perak, Malaysia, Malaysia's longest caverns, measuring located in the Kampar District. It's around more over 3 kilometres in length. The 20 kilometres south of Ipoh and takes 30 river tunnel, which goes for roughly 1.6 minutes to get there from Ipoh and 2 hours kilometres into the hill, is a beautiful river from Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Radak cave. Three big rooms with outstanding Adventure has become one of Malaysia's stalactites and stalagmites may be best outdoor adventure destinations, found. The surrounding region is set to be surrounded by million-year-old limestone developed. A go-kart track and a horseback and rainforest. riding facility were both open by the end of 2006. Address: Kampung Jahang, 31600 Gopeng, Perak Address: Pusat Pelancongan Gua Contact: 014-294 4404 Tempurung,, 31600 Gopeng, Perak Website:https://radakadventure.com/ Contact: 012-529 2426 Operating Hours: 8.30am - 9.00am 112

Places BEYOND KLANG VALLEY-GOPENG To Eat Restaurant Fei Kee Gopeng Gopeng Lai Fun Address: 15, Taman Gopeng Baru, 31600 Address: Jalan Gopeng Baru 8, Taman Gopeng, Pera Gopeng Baru, 31600 Gopeng, Perak Contact: 05-359 1988 Contact: 017-462 8088 Operating Hours: 11.00am - 3.30pm - Operating Hours: 6.30pm - 8.00pm 5.00pm - 8.00pm (Monday - Sunday) (Monday - Sunday) Kristal Jade Seafood Restaurant Restaurant Peng Yew Address: 302, Jln Mulia, Taman Gopeng Address: 50, Jalan Aman, Taman Lawan Baru, 31600 Gopeng, Perak Kuda, 31600 Gopeng, Perak Contact: 012-518 6171 Contact: 016-532 1520 Website:https://www.facebook.com/ Operating Hours: 5.30am - 8.00pm KristalJadeRestaurant/ (Monday - Sunday) Operating Hours: 12.00pm - 8.00pm (Monday - Sunday) Restoran Mohamad Rafi Restoran Hong Jai Address: 212, Kay Long Street, Pekan Gopeng, 31600 Gopeng, Perak Address: 116, Jalan Tasik, Pekan Contact: 019-420 6395 Gopeng, 31600 Gopeng, Perak Website:https://m.facebook.com/profile. Operating Hours: 8.00am - 8.00pm php?id=527166327295263 (Monday - Sunday) Operating Hours: 8.00am - 6.00pm (Monday - Sunday) Gopeng Antique Kopitiam Lucky San Restaurant Address: 3, Jln Pasar, Pekan Gopeng, 31600 Gopeng, Perak Address: 42, Jalan Tasik, Pekan Gopeng, Contact: 05-359 3559 31600 Gopeng, Perak Operating Hours: 5.30pm - 8.00pm Contact: 014-346 8323 (Saturday - Thursday); 5.00pm - 8.00pm Operating Hours: 12.00pm - 3.00pm; (Friday) 6.00pm - 8.00pm (Wednesday - Monday) Food Court Lawan Kuda Restaurant Ren He Address: Lawan Kuda Baru, 31600 Address: Lawan Kuda Baru, 31600 Gopeng, Perak Gopeng, Perak Operating Hours: 8.00am - 12.00pm Operating Hours: 8.00am - 11.00am (Friday - Thursday) (Monday - Sunday) 113

BEYOND KLANG VALLEY-GOPENG What To Buy Moon Light Koay Teow Aromatic Herbs Moon Light Koay Teow is unlike any other Mint, lavender, rosemary, lemon balm, and Char Koay Teow you’ve ever had. This Koay basil are some of the most aromatic herbs. Teow has a distinct flavour. Served with a Each of these popular herbs has something creamy and delectable egg yolk and cooked to offer, whether you’re seeking for a herb in hog fat. The egg yolk that is added to the to enhance energy, decrease anxiety, moonlight Koay Teow is the most noticeable relieve pain, or maintain good circulation. distinction, thus the name “moonlight.” The Herbs with a strong aroma are known as egg yolk should be combined with the fresh aromatic herbs. stir-fried Koay Teow to make a rich and creamy sauce. Hainanese Chicken Chop Homemade Soy Sauce The Hainanese chicken chop would be Soy sauce is a Chinese condiment served with a bread-crumbed, fried deboned produced from a fermented paste of chicken thigh, mashed peas, and sliced soybeans, toasted grain, brine, and mould onions. Potatoes, thickly sliced and pan- of the Aspergillus oryzae or Aspergillus fried, are served alongside. Worcestershire sojae species. Soy sauce was invented and tomato sauce are used to make the some 2,200 years ago during the sauce, which has a sweet and sour flavour. Western Han dynasty of ancient China, and it quickly expanded across East and Southeast Asia, where it is used in cooking and as a condiment. 114

Kampar BEYOND KLANG VALLEY-KAMPAR About Kampar nicknamed Education City is the largest town of the eponymous Kampar District, Perak, Malaysia. Founded in 1887, the town lies within the Kinta Valley, an area rich with tin reserves. It was a tin mining town which boomed during the height of the tin mining industry. Many tin towns were established in the late 19th century, flourished in the 1900s, only to stagnate and decline after World War I, with the exception of an exhilarating boom in the 1920s. Most have closed down following the collapse of the industry, especially in the late 20th century. Kampar is 33 km south of the state capital Ipoh, well connected by both national highway 1 and railway. How To Get Here Car From Kuala Lumpur :via Lebuhraya Kuala Lumpur - Gua Musang/E8 From Shah Alam :via Lebuhraya Kuala Lumpur - Gua Musang/E8 From Kuala Lumpur :about 1 hour From Shah Alam : about 1 hour 2 minutes Public Transport Bus ; From Terminal Bandar Tasik Selatan Train : From Kuala Lumpur Central, take the Electric Train Service (ETS) to Kampar. It takes approximately 2 hours to get there 115

BEYOND KLANG VALLEY-KAMPAR Places To Visit Gunung Relau The hamlet of Kampar is an hour and a Refarm half (170km) drive from the busy city of Kuala Lumpur and was formerly a popular When visiting Kampar, Refarm will make pit stop for visitors travelling to Penang you feel at ease with its high-quality or the northern states. Kampar was a raw accommodations and excellent service. tin factory during colonial times until the The hotel is located 47.2 kilometres from business died away. It is currently famous the city centre and gives easy access to for its freshwater fishing, owing to the all of the city's amenities. The hotel's ideal numerous abandoned mining lakes! The location allows guests to easily reach the ancient stilt wooden Malay cottages still city's must-see attractions. remain lovely and sturdy in this tranquil glen, yet it's so attractive and adorable. Address: Lot 6059, Jalan Temoh Kampar, 35350 Temoh, Perak Address: 31900 Kampar, Perak Contact: 012-502 6115 Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday - Website: Sunday) Operating Hours: 9.00am - 6.00pm (Wednesday - Monday) Kinta Tin Mining Museum Agacia Town The Kinta Tin Mining Museum is located in Kampar, which was an important tin Agacia is located in a peaceful region mining centre from the late 1880s until of Kampar. Its pastel-hued architecture, the 1970s, when output was in decline, modelled after Hong Kong Disneyland's as part of Perak's Kinta Valley. The gravel Main Street, provides the perfect setting pump technique of extraction is the for fantastic images. centrepiece of this museum in Kampar. It was a shambles of a situation. A quick Address: 52, 66, Disney Avenue, 31900 look at the map reveals that the land near Kampar, Perak Kampar is dotted with dozens of tiny lakes Contact: left over from tin mining. The mining pits Website: were unsightly at the time, but now that Operating Hours: 24hours (Monday - mining has ceased and nature has worked Sunday) its wonders, the lakes are ideal locations for home projects, wildlife reserves, duck farms, and other activities. Address: Lot 126026, Jalan Batu Karang, Taman Bandar Baru, 31900 Kampar, Perak Contact: 012-288 8530 Website: https://www.facebook.com/ kamparmuseum/ Operating Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm (Monday - Sunday) 111166

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What To Buy BEYOND KLANG VALLEY-KAMPAR Roast Chicken Rice Roast Chicken Rice is created with delicate TelukWhite Coffee Smoothie poached chicken chopped into bite-size pieces, aromatic and flavorful rice, and dipping sauces such as dark soya sauce, IntanWhite coffee is coffee that has been roasted garlic-chilli, and ginger. Chicken Rice is half way and at a lower temperature. You flavorful and fragrant. The rice grains are get a whitish coloured bean that is stronger cooked in chicken fat oil with garlic and in caffeine by roasting it to this much sesame seeds. Chickens are hand-picked lower temperature because you roast out for their flesh and flavour. less caffeine. Now let’s make them as a smoothie, a perfect fun way to enjoy white coffee Tau Fu Fah Egg Tart Tau Foo Fah (Soy Bean Pudding) is a silken The egg tart is a custard tart that tofu dish served with a clear sweet syrup originated in Cantonese cuisine and is a flavoured with ginger or pandan (brown cross between the English custard tart syrup is occasionally substituted for clear and the Portuguese pastel de nata. The syrup). It’s best served warm, but it’s also dish is made up of an exterior pastry crust great cold. Tau Foo Fah was once only and an egg custard filling. available from street sellers, but it is now available as part of the dim sum menu at Chinese restaurants. Kanpar Biscuits Curry Chicken Bread There is no chicken or chicken flavour in the Curry has a distinct flavor and aroma due to chicken biscuit. Sesame seeds, garlic, pepper, the blend of sweet and savory spices that and other ingredients are used to make it. Be- make up its composition. The rich earthy fore purchasing, you can test both the thick taste comes from savory spices like cumin and thin types to see which one you like. Other and bay leaf, while the cloves and cinnamon biscuits include “Hiong Piah,” a sweet pastry add freshness. Now add them with bread, with caramel fillings, and “Egg Biscuit,” which is there are a feast you can get as a snack sweet and sticky. 111188

Teluk BEYOND KLANG VALLEY-TELUK INTAN Intan About Teluk Intan is a town in Perak’s Hilir Perak District. It is the district capital and main town in the Hilir Perak district, as well as the state’s third largest town. Teluk Mak Intan, named for a female Mandailing trader, was the town’s original name. From 1528 until Kuala Kangsar became the royal town in 1877, the Perak kings conducted court here. Oil palm agriculture and palm oil production are the main economic activities of Teluk Intan. Many large firms, like as Sime Darby and United Plantations (UP), own plantations in the Teluk Intan area How to get here Car From Kuala Lumpur :via kuala lumpur plus highway From Shah Alam :via kuala lumpur plus highway From Kuala Lumpur : about 2 hour 50 minutes From Shah Alam : about 3 hour 10 minutes Public Transport Bus ; From Pudu Sentral. It takes approximately 3 hour 8 minutes to get there Train : From Kuala Lumpur Central, take the Electric Train Service (ETS) to Tapah Road. Later take the taxi to Teluk Intan. It takes approximately ` 2 hour 50 minutes to get there 111199

BEYOND KLANG VALLEY-TELUK INTAN Places To Raja Muda Palace Visit This palace served as the official home of Perak’s Raja Muda. The palace was neglected after the death of Raja Muda, and drug users utilised and stripped the edifice. Some individuals claim that the palace’s ruins are haunted. It is against the law to access the grounds without permission because they are the Sultan of Perak’s property. Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan Address: Jalan Raja Muda Musa, Pekan Teluk Intan, 36000 Teluk Intan, Perak Teluk Intan’s Leaning Tower is a clock tower Operating Hours: 24 hours (Monday - in Teluk Intan, Perak’s Hilir Perak District. It Sunday) is Malaysia’s answer to Italy’s world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. The tower, like the Tower of Pisa, is inclined to the left. It is 25.5 metres tall and appears to be an eight- story structure from the outside, however it is merely three stories high on the inside. Address: Lot 1&2, Komplex Menara Condong, Jalan Bandar, Pekan Teluk Intan, 36000 Teluk Intan, Perak Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 5.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) St Luke’s Church Hock Soon Keong Temple The early Christian church had no buildings, at least not in the sense of what we would Hock Soon Keong Temple a well-known consider church buildings today. First temple complex near Teluk Intan, is also century Christians were often persecuted worth seeing (Hock Soon Temple). The and, as a result, often met in secret, usually temple’s beginnings are unclear, however in homes. In 1912, this Anglican church according to a legend painted on the wall, was dedicated. The newspapers at the time the main temple building was built in 1883. described it as “a very elegant construction During the British colonial period, Hock with a neatly albeit modestly furnished Soon Temple was the focal point for all interior.” Hokkien Chinese in Teluk Intan Address: 90, Jalan Industri 1, Taman Perindustrian Anson, 36000 Teluk Intan, Perak Contact: +6016-442 1012 Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) Address: Jalan Pasar, Pekan Teluk Intan, 36000 Teluk Intan, Perak 120

Places To Leaning Tower Food Court BEYOND KLANG VALLEY-TELUK INTAN Eat Address: Jalan Pasar, Pekan Teluk Intan, Liew Kee Chee Cheong Fun 36000 Teluk Intan, Perak Contact: +6016-859 5446 Address: Jalan Hill, Pekan Teluk Intan, Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 8.00 pm 36000 Teluk Intan, Perak (Monday - Sunday) Contact: +6012-460 7040 Operating Hours: 3.00 pm - 9.00 pm Tai Chong Seafood (Tuesday - Sunday) Address: 75E, F & G, Jalan Changkat Jong, Nasi Kandar Krishnan 36000, Teluk Intan, Perak, 36000 Contact: +605-621 2416 Address: 42.f jalan changkat Jong batu 1, Operating Hours: 12.00 pm - 8.00 pm 36000 Teluk Anson, Perak, Malaysia (Monday - Sunday) Contact: +6012-508 1274 Website:https://www.facebook.com/ Restoran Anson Town Kopitiam pages/category/Local-Business/Nasi- Kandar-Krishnan-230146443662726/ Address: 90, Jalan Industri 1, Taman Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 3.00 pm Perindustrian Anson, 36000 Teluk Intan, (Monday - Sunday) Perak Contact: +6016-442 1012 Medan Selera Glutton Square Teluk Intan Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) Address: Jalan Pasir Bedamar, Pekan Teluk Intan, 36000 Teluk Intan, Perak Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm (Monday - Sunday) d’ Tepian Sungai Restaurant Address:6, Jalan Mahkota, Pekan Teluk Intan, 36000 Teluk Intan, Perak Contact: +6017-848 8078 Website:https://www.facebook.com/ DTepianSungai/ Operating Hours: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm (Tuesday - Friday); 12.00 pm - 10 pm (Saturday); 12.00 pm - 8.00 pm (Sunday) 121

BEYOND KLANG VALLEYY-TELUK INTAN What To Chee Cheong Fun Buy Cheung fun, also known as Chang Fen, is a dim sum dish that we must get every time we visit. Dim sum is the Cantonese name for a Chinese cuisine that consists of small individual pieces of food served in a steamer basket or on a small plate. Usually, plain cheung fun is topped with fried shallots and white sesame seeds. Laksa In Southeast Asia, laksa is a spicy noodle Nasi Kandar meal. Laksa is made out of a variety of noodles, the most common of which are Nasi kandar is a famous Penang-inspired thick rice noodles, with toppings such as dish from northern Malaysia. Tamil chicken, prawns, or fish. A thick and spicy Muslim traders from India promoted it. coconut soup or a broth seasoned with sour It’s a steamed rice lunch with a choice of asam are used in most laksa varieties. curries and side dishes, which might be basic or gently seasoned. There was a man named ‘Joki’ who would provide the greatest services with their mixed gravy expertise. Mee Rebus Mee Rebus is a Malay noodle dish with a sauce made from sweet potatoes. With a Seafood hearty squeeze of lime juice, the sweetness and savoury flavours are beautifully Seafood refers to any type of sea life that accentuated. humans consider to be edible, most nota- bly fish and shellfish. Teluk Intan boasts a plethora of excellent seafood eateries due to its prime location in a harbour so near to the sea. Seafood can be quite costly, but in Teluk Intan, you can obtain it for a very inexpensive price. 122

Melaka BB EE YY OO NN DD KK LL AA NN GG VV AA LL LL EE YY -- MM EE LL AA KK AA About Melaka is a Malaysian state in the Malay Peninsula’s southern portion, bordering the Straits of Melaka. Negeri Sembilan to the north and west, and Johor to the south, form the state’s borders. Tanjung Tuan also has a northern boundary with Negeri Sembilan. The local community has traditionally had a large mix of races and nationalities. Some of the primary ethnic groups that inhabit Melaka today include Malays, Chinese, Indians, Baba Nyonya and Eurasians. How to get here Car From Kuala Lumpur :via Lebuhraya Utara - Selatan/ E1 From Shah Alam :via Lebuhraya Utara - Selatan/ E1 From Kuala Lumpur : about 2 hour 15 minutes From Shah Alam : about 2 hour 20 minutes Public Transport Bus ; From Terminal Bandar Tasik Selatan. It takes approximately 3 hour 8 minutes to get there Train : From Kuala Lumpur Central, take the Electric Train Service (ETS) to Malacca. It takes approximately 2 hour 50 minutes to get there 123

BEYOND KLANG VALLEY-MELAKA Places Dutch Square Malacca To Visit Dutch Square Malacca is the most Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum picturesque along Jalan Kota. It's also a colorful trishaw pickup point, it is The Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum is distinguished by a group of bright, a World UNESCO Site.The Chan family terracotta-red colonial Dutch buildings, purchased three terrace lots in 1861, built between 1660 and 1700, with which were combined to form the home. louvered windows and chunky doors with Before it was inaugurated as a museum wrought iron hinges. in March 1985, the house was home to four generations. The phrase Baba, an Address:Jalan Klebang Besar, Melaka honourable way of calling a Straits-born 75200 Malaysia gentleman, and Nyonya, which addresses a Straits-born lady, are used to create the Pantai Klebang museum's name. The sand dunes at Pantai Klebang were Address: 48-50, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng well-known on social media. There are Lock, 75200 Melaka kiosks and food trucks set up along the Website: https://babanyonyamuseum. beach for guests to dine. When I visit, com/ there is a night market. At night, there are Operating Hours: 06-282 1273 a lot of visitors. We had a good time there. Address: 193, Pinggiran @ Sungai Melaka, Jalan Persisiran Bunga Raya, 75100, Malacca Contact: 06-288 3833 Website: https://skytower. theshoremelaka.com/ Operating Hours: 11.00am - 10.00pm (Monday - Sunday) Melaka Straits Mosque This gold-domed mosque views the Straits of Melaka from its shoreside perch on an artificial island and is especially lovely in the morning or sunset. The mosque's magnificent archways are panelled with stained glass and were completed in 2006. It seems to float when the water level is high. Non-Muslim guests must dress modestly and obey the 'no shoe' regulations in order to enter. Address: Jalan Pulau Melaka 8, 75000 Melaka Operating Hours: 5.00am - 12.00am (Monday - Sunday) 124

The Shore Sky Tower Illusion 3D Art Museum BEYOND KLANG VALLEY-MELAKA If you’re in search of a fantastic spot to ob- Established as a second outlet in 2016, tain a 360° bird’s eye view of the stunning the Illusion 3D Art Museum in Melaka Melaka City landscape, look no further than is a perfect spot to take tons of opti- The Shore Sky Tower. Located on the 43rd cal illusionary photographs. Stretched storey of the shopping mall, this observa- across 8, 400 square feet of space, there tion deck is surrounded by glass ledges to are about 38 enormous 3D hand-painted allow the children to get a clear view too. artwork to behold. On top of that, the It is best to visit on a bright, cloudless day realism is further heightened thanks to for the clearest view imaginable -- if you’re the Augmented Reality display centre lucky, you may even spot Gunung Ledang. located in the large video hall within the museum. Address: 193, Pinggiran @ Sungai Melaka, Jalan Persisiran Bunga Raya, Kampung Address: F2-29, Jalan Merdeka Dataran Bunga Paya Pantai, 75100 Melaka Pahlawan Melaka Megamall, Bandar Contact: +606-288 2062 Hilir, 75000 Melaka Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 10.00 pm Contact: +606-221 3002 (Monday-Sunday) Website: https://illusion3dart.com/ Operating Hours: 10.00 am - 7.00 pm (Monday-Thursday) / 10.00 am - 8.00 pm (Friday-Sunday) Cheng Hoon Teng Temple Melaka Tropical Fruit Farm As one of the prominent landmarks on Built across an expansive 65 acres of Jonker Street, the Cheng Hoon Teng Tem- land, Melaka Tropical Fruit Farm is an ple is a magnificent temple founded by Chi- edutaining modern agrotourism spot. nese Kapitan Tay Kie Ki. Among the locals, Best visited during fruit season, witness this sacred site is referred to as Kwan Yin acres of flourishing durian, mango and Teng or Kebun Datok (God’s Garden). Con- rambutan trees planted across the area. structed in 1646 with designs influenced Additionally, get the chance to feed the from Southern China, it is the oldest Bud- ostrich and deers that roam around the dhist temple in Malaysia. The main deity farm before visiting the Rabbit House to worshipped here is Kuan Yin, the Goddess pet the cuddly animals in question. of Mercy. Address: Pusat Latihan Sungai Udang, Address: 25, Jalan Tokong, Kampung Dua, Kampung Sungai Udang, 76300 Melaka 75200 Melaka Contact: +606-351 6916 Contact: +606-282 9343 Website: https://www.facebook.com/ Website: https://www.chenghoonteng.org. mtfffarmstay/ my/ Operating Hours: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Operating Hours: 7.00 am - 5.00 pm (Mon- (Monday-Sunday) day-Sunday) 125

BEYOND KLANG VALLEYY-MELAKA Places To Eat Manis J Nyonya Restaurant Nancy's Kitchen Address:167, Jalan Bunga Raya, 75100 Address: No 13, Jalan KL 3/8, Taman Melaka Kota Laksamana, 75200 Melaka Contact: 017-251 2986 Contact:06-283 6099 Website:https://www.facebook.com/ Website:http://www.eatatnancyskit.com/ manisjnyonya/ Operating Hours: 11.00pm - 7.30pm (Wednesday - Monday) The Daily Fix Cafe Wild Coriander Melaka Address: 55, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka Address: 40, Jalan Kampung Pantai, Contact: 013-290 6855 75200 Melaka Website:https://www.facebook.com/ Contact: 012-380 7211 thedailyfixcafe/ Website:https://www.facebook.com/ Operating Hours: 9.30 - 6.00pm wildcoriandermelaka/ (Monday - Tuesday) Operating Hours: 3.00pm - 10.00pm (Thursday - Tuesday) The Baboon House Amy Heritage Nyonya Cuisine Address: No. 89, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Taman Kota Laksamana, 75200 Address: 75, Jalan Melaka Raya 24, Melaka Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka Contact: 011-1689 8211 Contact: 06-286 8819 Website:https://www.facebook.com/ Website:https://www.facebook.com/ thebaboonhouse/ AmyHeritageNyonyaCuisine/ Operating Hours: 10.00am - 5.00pm Operating Hours: 11.30am - 2.30pm; (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday); 6.00pm - 8.00pm (Monday - Tuesday) 10.00am - 8.45pm (Friday - Sunday) Hakka Zhan Restaurant Pak Putra Restaurant Address: 76, Jalan Laksamana 5, Taman Address: 56 & 58, Jalan 4, Taman Kota Kota Laksamana, 75200 Melaka Laksamana, 75200 Melak Contact: Contact: 012-601 5876 Website: Website: Operating Hours:11.00am - 2.00pm; Operating Hours: 4.00pm - 11.00pm 5.30pm - 9.00pm (Monday - Sunday) (Tuesday - Sunday) Restoran Tong Sheng Cottage Spices Nyonya Restaurant Address: No. 377 & 378, Taman Melaka Address: 171, Jalan Merdeka, Taman Raya, 75000, Melaka Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka Contact: 06-286 7811 Contact: 019-667 9797 Website:https://www.facebook.com/ Website:https://cottagespices.com.my/ RestoranTongSheng/ Operating Hours: 11.30am - 4.00pm; Operating Hours: 11.30am - 2.00pm; 6.00pm - 8.30pm (Friday - Wednesday) 5.30pm - 10.00pm (Monday - Sunday) 126

What To Buy Kacang Tumbuk BEYOND KLANG VALLEY-MELAKA Nyonya Beaded Shoes Kacang tumbuk is a Malay term for \"punched peanuts,\" which refers to a thin The beaded slippers were popular in the peanut cookie or dessert. The nuts are 1930s and were worn by both Peranakan pounded and formed into square bite- males (baba) and girls (nyonya). Beaded sized biscuits until they are mixed with slippers are increasingly often worn by sugar. They're so crumbly that they'll fall women these days. The beaded slippers apart in your mouth. Take care not to were designed to be worn for two different make a mess while enjoying the taste of occasions. These beaded shoes were kacang tumbuk. used for joyous events like the Chinese New Year or birthdays, and they employed multicoloured beads with complex designs. Nyonya Kuih Dodol Ever seen those brightly coloured and multi-shaped kuih? As the name Dodol, which originated in Melaka, is a implies, Nyonya kuih originated from brown sticky candy that tastes like toffee the Peranakan community. Some of the and is made from coconut milk and rice ultimate favourites include onde-onde, flour. If you're looking for something more kuih lapis and seri muka. These are exotic, try the tropical durian or pandan usually made from natural ingredients flavour. This is a must-buy snack for those such as fresh pandan leaves, gula melaka, with a sweet tooth, and is often molded into fragrant coconut, and coloured with dried cute pyramids. butterfly pea flowers. Additionally, there are also savoury types of this kuih to be found. Pineapple Tart Chicken Floss Tou Sar Kok The pineapple tarts in Melaka are more Jin Yuan Biscuit & Bakery has a long savoury and crusty than those seen history in Singapore and is well-known elsewhere. The jam part itself is typically among locals. Their signature snack positioned in either a rolled form or left Chicken Floss Tou Sar Kok has a very open within a flower molded base. Among crispy outer layer and a fluffy and soft the most well-known stalls are Sam Shu inside texture thanks to the tou sar and Gong, Pooh Keon, and Nyonya Story chicken floss. On top of that, the interior Enterprise. Prices vary, but handmade layer is filled with sweet fillings such as items are preferable to those produced in the lightly dulcet green bean. factories. 127