7 LONDON'S BIG BEN

Big Ben and one of the famous London double-decker busses

Big Ben and London Eye accross the Thames River, London

Location : Westminster, London, England

The name Big Ben is often used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell but the name was first given to the Great Bell. The bell inside the clock tower, which weighs more than 13 tons (13,760 kg). The Clock Tower is 61 meters tall. It is quite probably the most famous sight in all of London. In my opinion, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament are quite probably the most magnificent looking buildings in all of London. Big Ben is the heartbeat of London and Westminster Palace is the heart. Visit London must visit Big Ben.

6 BUKIT BENDERA (PENANG HILL)

view at Penang Hill

The Penang Hill Railway

LOCATION : GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA

Penang Hill is one of Penang island's featured attractions. 

 Penang Hill is located about 830 meters above sea level.

It stands prominently from the lowlands 

as a hilly and forested area. 

Its cool and fresh climate from the tropical heat of George Town. 

It's original name was Flagstaff Hill known by the British.

The Penang Hill railway has been operating since 1923, 

providing 87 years of service until today. 

Today it is capable of carrying up to 100 passengers at one go, and the train runs every half hour.

Schedule for cable car:

Weekdays (Monday to Friday): 6.30am to 7pm
Weekends and public holiday: 6.30am to 9pm

Fare:

For Malaysian:

Adult: RM 8 per adult

Children: RM 4 (age 7-12) per child

Senior Citizen: RM 4 per person

Monthly Pass: RM 24 (for resident on the hill)

Disabled Person Free (with OKU card)

For Foreign Tourists:

Adult: RM 30 per adult

Children: RM 15 (age 7-12) per child

5 TSURUNOYU ONSEN

Tsurunoyu Onsen

Room at an onsen 

Dinner at onsen

Wooden indoor tub

Outdoors Hot Spring Baths

LOCATION: SEMBOKU, AKITA PREFECTURE, JAPAN

Natural hot springs (onsen) are numerous and highly popular across Japan. 

An overnight stay at a hot spring ryokan is a highly recommended 

experience to any visitor of Japan.

A ryokan is a type of traditional Japanese inn.

Onsen ryokan (hot springs inn) are found in various sizes in Japan. 

A typical onsen ryokan visit starts with a bath before dinner. 

The beautifully arranged Japanese style dinner, featuring local specialties, 

is either served in your tatami room or in a dining hall. 

Tsurunoyu is the oldest operating ryokan of Nyuto Onsen. 

Nyuto Onsen is a collection of onsen ryokan in the mountains of eastern Akita Prefecture.

The area is known for the hot spring baths found at its eight ryokan, some of which are quite traditional and rustic. 

With a history of over 300 years, Tsurunoyu is Nyuto Onsen's 

oldest and most famous inn.

There are many types of hot springs, distinguished by the minerals dissolved in the water. Different minerals provide different health benefits, and all hot springs are supposed to have a relaxing effect on your body and mind.

Hot springs in Japan are enjoyed naked, even though there are a few exceptions. 

While a majority of baths are gender separated, some are mixed. 

Mixed baths are usually found in more remote areas.

If you do not feel comfortable naked in front of other people, you should inquire about "kashikiri" (private) baths, which are available at some ryokan. 

TSURUNOYU ONSEN
Admission fee: 500 yen
Overnight Stay: 9,000 to 16,000 yen per person including 2 meals 
Reservations can be made from the first of the month 6 months in advance

4 CROCODILE FARM (MELACCA)

Crocodile Farm

Crocodilessss

LOCATION ：PUSAT PELANCONGAN AYER KEROH, MELAKA, MALAYSIA

Crocodile Farm in Melacca is one of the largest crocodile farm in the country, there were over 200 crocodiles of various species including the Siamese, African Dwarf, Humpback and Indian Marsh. It is landscaped to create a natural surrounding conducive for the reptiles. Exciting and suspence-filled performances by the keepers and their crocodiles are held every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday. 

 

Admission Fee : Adult (RM4) Child (RM2)
Opening hours : 9.00am - 6.00pm

Tel: 06-232 2349