Blue Mansion is a beautiful heritage homestay, originally built by Cheong Fatt Tse, with a history that's grandeur, intricate and desolate. HISTORY Back in the days, Cheong was one of the most successful businessmen in Asia with a typical rags-to-riches story. He’s been nicknamed the ‘Rockefeller of the East’. Born in China in 1840, he... Continue Reading →
Home stays are my all time preferred stay options. I love the idea of home setting, cozy rooms, warm bed and off-course little corner table with chai kettle. Well these things are something you get in hotel too but lacks personal touch. On the contrary, home stays are run by warm home owners and local... Continue Reading →
'Taman Negara' which lietrally means National Park in Malay. It has flourished since the land rose from the sea during the Jurassic era, around 130 million years ago and even ice ages haven't affected the forest. The oldness of the area is due to its southerly location which left it untouched by the ice ages... Continue Reading →
SEE 1. Sin Sze Si Ya Temple: This is an old Chinese temple built in 1864 located in a small very-easy-to-miss-out bylane of Petalling street. Many people pray here for good luck from Wenchang Dijun, God of knowledge. For good fortune, Chinese practice is to crawl under the table right in front of the statues of... Continue Reading →
