An Enticement of French Village in Malaysia.

Colmar Tropicale.

Located about 120 km from Kuala Lumpur  International Airport.  It is about 20 minute drive from Bentong,Pahang.  Surrounded by the Rainforest and at about 700m above sea level there is a replica of a French village in around 16th century.

Ample parking space under the medieval French building.

The lull cool temperature is so enchanting with the collection of French buildings.

Mesmerizing the scenery with my grandson.

The buildings are colorful and the ground is cobblestone.

A family photo  in front of the stage where live bands and live performances entertain the visitors in the  night.

Colmar Tropicale at Bukit Tinggi, Pahang is a worthwhile family vacation where you can have French food or Italian Menu or Japanese cuisine.  There are 17 theme shops offering souvenirs.  Tantalized yourself with the drawbridge,, ancient castles and  lakes,  Do not missed the viewing tower. 

Oldest Mosque in China

My Visit to Huaisheng Mosque in Guangzhou, China.

Last year in November 2015 I visited the the oldest mosque in China.  The famous Huaisheng Mosque in Guangzhou Southern province of China.  There are about 39,000 mosque all over China. According to Chinese Muslim Manuscript this mosque was built in 627 which is about 1300 years ago by the companion Prophet Muhammad  s.a.w Sa'd Ibn Waqass.

The entrance to Huaisheng Mosque which near to theXimenkou Station of Guangzhou Metro. It looks like a Chinese Temple.  Many mosque in China have a local architecture vis-a-vis Pagoda.

There are three walled courtyard before reaching the mosque main building.

The first archways.  It all written in Chines characters.

The Chinese Muslim or Hui Hui Chinese were the close ally to the Ming Dynasty during rebellion against the Manchus aggression.

The Huaisheng Mosque means The lighthouse Mosque.  This was by the virtue of the mosque minaret which is about 36 meter tall.  In the old days the minaret served as a beacon for ships and boats.

This is the main entrance to the mosque.

This is the inside view of the oldest mosque in China.  However the present day mosque is rebuilt many times because of destruction due to fire.

Common features of mosque but in Chinese characters.

However for the benefits non Chinese or foreigners the praying time table is written in Arabic and Romanized Arabic.

The Icons Of Cameron Highlands.

The Alurement of  Cameron Highlands



When the words Cameron Highlands strike your mind, what is the first icon come to your mind?  Flowers.  Strawberry.  Tea.  Highland,  The winding road.  The cool temperature.

Cameron Highlands is a district in The States of Pahang  in Malaysia.  There are five major towns in Cameron Highlands located at 1.100 meter to 1600 meter above sea level.

It is about 60 km from my house. Because of the steep and winding road , the driving time to Cameron Highlands took me more than one hour.

The first town in Cameron Highlands from my house is Ringlet,  Here the the beginning of Cameron Highlands attraction items such as fresh vegetable,fruits,flowers and souvenirs are sold.  I  can feel the cool temperature.

Before arriving at the administrative town , Tanah Rata, the first astonishing view is  the vast tea plantation.

I have chance to visit the tea factory.  Here I come to know what is green tea, brown tea, Oolong tea and the how tea is produced and processed.

After the concise briefing I took a rest at the Tea Kiosk.

  Have you tried the honey ginger tea.  It is very nice to be taken in  the  cool weather.

The popular proverb  here is Anytime is Tea Time.

Packaging the tea is according to market demand.  There are many fruits flavored tea.

You can buy strawberry flavored tea or fresh strawberry.  So do you remember Cameron Highlands for it's tea or strawberry.

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Remarkable Pearl River Night Cruise.

Guangzhou Pearl River cruise.

After the fabulous  Paris Seine River cruise, I have the opportunity to admire The Pearl River cruise at night in Guangzhou, China.  The Pearl River is the third longest river in China. 

The Pearl  River or Zhu Jiang is about 2.4 km long.  The earliest entry port to China\.  It was here  Islam religion was introduced by the Arabs traders.\

Even the boats are all fully decorated and illuminated.

Breath taking view of the illuminated Guangzhou city buildings.

Among the beautiful tall structure Canton Tower Guangzhou.

You can see the historic and artistic building from your boat.

You will pass about 10 bridges during the cruise.

The bridges are changing colors through out the night.

You can have dinner or just Chinese tea on the boat.  Not advisable for Halal consumer.

On the top deck you can be creative as much as you can.

Magnificent Paris Seine River Cruise.

The Unforgettable Boat Cruise.

If you visited Paris you must go to see the Eiffel Tower.  That is very common thing to do.  But another thing you must not avoid is the fascinating boat cruise.  The Paris Seine River Cruise.

You can see the prestigious monuments of France from the boat rides.

I was in Paris six weeks earlier then the heinous attacks on Paris took place,

The iconic bridge Pant -Neuf.

From the boat cruise you can see many architectural wonders such as Louvre Meseum,, Hotel de Ville, Musee d'Orsay and Place de la Concorde.

The famous Catheral Notre-Dame.

  A pleasant evening with my wife.

My sister-in -law too on the enchanting Paris Seine River Cruise.

Of course the well known Eiffel Tower is clearly on sight.

The windy and breezy weather is very conducive in the twilight evening.

These prestigious monuments along the Seine River is The UNESCO World Heritage Site.

My Shopping Memories In The Holy Land.

Mecca Shops Potpourri.

I have visited The Holy Land twice,  The first time I step my feet on the holy land was in 2007. The second time was in 2014.  The shopping scenario was not much the different.

During the hajj season the street is fully occupied.  It was so difficult to walk around.  Hundred of thousand people from all over the world moving about in the Holy City of Mecca.

With million of people in the city food  has never been a scarce item.  Restaurant, food stall, and grand plaza can accommodate the influx of pilgrims.

Dates are bountiful.

Shopping is the normal habit to the pilgrims.  I am no exception to this common behavior.

Even dates plantation accommodate outlet for the sale of dates and date products.

Kiosk for dates is everywhere and attractive.

In Malaysia RM2 shops are very popular and numerous.  But in Mecca It is 2 Rial ( Saudi Currency ).

STARBUCKS COFFEE is no stranger in the holy city.

In Mecca shopping outlets are amazing,  from street hawkers, small shop to huge mall.

You can buy toys for your kids or grand children in the pavilion.