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Bukit
Tinggi
Bukit Tinggi is just over an hour's drive
from Kuala Lumpur City centre and lies some
2,500 feet above sea level.
Colmar Tropicale, located in Bukit Tinggi,
Pahang, is a replica of a collection of buildings
from a north-eastern village in France dating
back to the 16th Century. It's just like a
picture postcard. The French themed resort
was opened in July 2000. It's surrounded by
lush tropical forest land. Just RM 16 for
adults and RM 8 for children below twelve,
you can enjoy the various entertainment at
Colmar
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Tropicale.
A clock tower at the entrance welcomes the
visitors. You need to walk up (and down) curvy
concrete staircases to view the entire development.
The theme hotel is made up
of eight blocks of architectural wonder, each
with its unique style, from its colourful
roof tiles to cobblestone ground. The hotel
has several outlets, where you can dine in
the French way. Central to the village is
Colmar Square where the aroma of the blooms
will tantalise your senses. There are fountains
and park benches in the square for relaxation
after a hard day's work browsing in the 17
theme shops, or should one wish to take a
breather from participating in the various
activities. The drawbridge reminiscent of
ancient castles, clock tower with an original
cuckoo bird clock, and the viewing tower complements
the ambience.
Live bands and snake performances
entertain the visitors on a stage. A clown
juggles balls and pins, rides on his cycle,
hops around playing tricks and acting merry.
Authentic French food is served from sidewalk
cafes and restaurants. The tables are placed
strategically around the square so you can
enjoy a meal or glass of wine whilst taking
in the ambience.
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Taman Negara
Spread out over 4,343 sq. km. of the formidable
Titiwangsa Mountain Range is Taman Negara
- One of the world's oldest tropical rainforest.
A sanctuary to hundreds of species of birds,
butterflies, insects, fish and plants. Home
to Malaysia's friendly aborigines, the Orang
Asli. A shy yet gentle race, they continue
to live the nomadic way they've lived for
centuries although fully aware of the country's
fast-paced progress.
Come discover the living treasures Mother
Nature has to offer. Whether it's shooting
thrilling rapids,
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exploring spectacular
caves, tackling a 20-pound fish, scaling up
Peninsular Malaysia's highest mountain, trekking
through dense, tricky forest pathways or swimming
in crystal clear pools, Malaysia's National
Park is a natural paradise you must experience.
An adventure of a lifetime awaits you here.
Taman Negara straddles the
interior border regions of Kelantan, Pahang
and Terengganu, boasting a continuous evolutionary
history that spans 130 million years. Owing
to a state legislation in 1925, about 1,300
sq. km. of tropical jungle in its natural
state was designated the Gunung Tahan Game
Reserve. In 1939, the three sultans of the
above-mentioned states declared the area a
national park. It was renamed King George
V National Park. Following the nation's independence
from the British in 1957, the park was officially
given the name it goes by now.
Over the years, although
Malaysia has promoted Taman Negara as a popular
tourist destination, the goverment has taken
careful steps to ensure the conservation of
the park's flora and fauna. All developments
or upgrading programmes to cater for tourists
are carried out only after consultation with
environmental experts.
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