Scream Park
Classification: Man-Made
How To Get here
About Us
Sunway Lagoon Sdn Bhd (211311-A)
3, Jalan PJS 11/11, Bandar Sunway,
47500 Selangor Darul Ehsan,
Malaysia.
Sales Department:
Tel: 603 5639-0182
Fax: 603 5637-7031
Email: slsales@sunway.com.my
Marketing Department:
Tel: 603 5639-0175
Fax: 603 5639-0050
BATU CAVES
Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has a series of caves
and caves temples in Gombak, Selangor. It takes its name from the Sungai Batu
(Batu River), which flows past the hill. Batu Caves is also the name of the
nearby village. This cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside
India, and is dedicated to Lord Murugan. Moreover, it is also recognized as the
Cultural tourists destination in Selangor, Malaysia. Specifically, Cultural
tourist attraction refers as the lifestyle of the people in those geographical
areas, the history of those people, their art, architecture, religion, and
other elements that helped shape their way of life such as festivals.
Thus, tourists will move to Batu Caves to experience the
cultural environment. When the movement of persons to cultural attractions away
from their normal place of residence, with the intention to gather new
information and experiences to satisfy their cultural needs, it’s recognized as
Cultural tourism. Besides, the Hindu festival of “Thaipusam” in Batu Caves
always concerned by the Indians in Malaysia.Batu Caves is an iconic and popular
tourist attraction in Selangor. Batu Caves has three main caves featuring
temples and Hindu shrines. Its main attraction is the large statue of the Hindu
God at the entrance, besides a steep 272 climb up its steps to finally view the
stunning skyline of the city centre. It
acts as a site of Hindu temple and shrine, and Batu Caves attracts thousands of
worshippers and tourists to come over, especially during the annual Hindu
festival, “Thaipusam”.
The
benefits that tourism brings to Batu Caves area are the economic benefits. When
there is tourists visit Batu Caves, tourism provides direct jobs to the
community, such as tour guides. Visitors’ expenditure generates income for the
local community and leads the alleviation of poverty in an area, which are
heavily reliant on tourism. Moreover, the popularity of the tourism venue also
can lead to infrastructure development. Such as city buses, roads, KTM, taxi,
hospitals, which have the potential to benefits the local community and the
economic development.
In
addition, the tourism in Batu Caves also can lead social benefits. For example,
it can be a unique characteristic of local community ways of life, history and
culture. At the same time, tourism of Batu Caves also can play a role to
preserve the traditions of Hindu festival event, such as “Thaipusam” in the
area Selangor.
Classification: Culture
How To Get Here
About Us
Tel: 1300 88 5050
Email: enquiries@tourism.gov.my
THE MINES SHOPPING MALL
The
Mines is marked on the interactive map on the Top Selangor Attractions page.
The Mines is about 20 minute’s drive from KLCC, due to the traffic conditions
permitting. Serdang Komuter station is the closest railway station (KTM line)
and there is a shuttle service available from the station to The Mines. The
Mines is the social attraction where one can meet and interact with the locals
at a destination as well as meet friends and relatives.
There
are not many shopping malls in the world which have a waterway flowing right
through the middle but The Mines is one of them. The Mines Cruise counter is
found on level 1 of the mall. The Mines Cruise is an enjoyable boat ride on two
large lakes next to The Mines shopping mall in Seri Kembangan. The Mines also attract
the customers with its brand new look for Fun, Food, Fashion and Future as its
key messages and core values to provide a better shopping experience.
The
Mines provides a fun and amusing entertainment platform to customers of all
ages. The Mines guarantee a fun time like you never had before with TGV
Cinemas, bowling centre and family karaoke. The Mines has also created a
landscaped rooftop garden it is Splash Park. At The Mines customers can enjoy
with variety of dining options while enjoying the cruise along the canal and
have more and have more to choose from their food outlets. For the Fashion, The
Mines is offering more well-known local and international fashion and
accessories brands like Uniqlo, Hush Puppies and others. And for the Future,
The Mines saw the opening of DigitaMart, is the largest IT Centre in the
Southern Hemisphere.
With
the existence of The Mines as a shopping centre, recreational areas, and
sightseeing also can do at The Mines. This will give advantages to tourism when
visit there. This is because, The Mines attract tourism to come to Malaysia. In
turn The Mines also contribute to the country’s tourism industry as well. Even
though The Mines less popular at the moment, but they still received some
tourists and local residents.
Classification: Social, Man-made
How To Get Here
About Us
Jalan Dulang, Mines Resort City,
Seri Kembangan, 43300 Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Customer Services:
Tel: 603 8949-6333
Marketing Department:
Tel: 603 8949-6288
NATIONAL ZOO OF MALAYSIA
Zoo Negara
(National Zoo) was officially opened by the country's first prime minister,
Tunku Abdul Rahman on 14 November, 1963. At the time, entrance rate was 50 cents for adults and 20
cents for children. Among the attractions at the zoo include Akuarium Negara
opened in 1972 and in 1984 renamed Akuarium Tunku Abdul Rahman, Bird house,
Reptile House, Ape Centre, Savannah Walk, and Mammal Kingdom. There is also Zoo Negara by night.
Catch a glimpse of many animals who are at their most active at night. There are more than 5137 animals
from 459 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. Zoo Negara covers 110 acres of land
which is situated only 5km from the city of Kuala Lumpur.
Attraction
- Sea lions, macaques and macaws are part of a Multi-Animal Show that is shown twice daily.
- Train rides and guided tours are available on weekends.
- The Mini Bee Museum is located at the heart of Zoo Negara and helps educate visitors about the many types of bees in the country.
- The Multi-Animal Photo Corner is located by the zoo's main entrance, and is opens on weekends. Visitors can have their pictures taken with snakes, miniature horses and birds.
The main objective
to attract more international tourist to visit our country apart from being a
place for animal shelter.National zoo is the
choice for tourists, especially parents or school authorities who want to
expose their children about the life of flora and fauna. Other than that,
this place can be the social place to the community especially when there are
event being held such as trained animal show. With the
existant of this place, it indirectly has helps provide jobs for local
communities. National zoo
also being choice for researchers to make a reseach of the wildlife behaviour
closer and more effective.
Classification: Man-Made, Social
How To Get Here
About Us
Jalan Ulu Kelang, Kemensah Heights,
68000 Ampang, Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Tel: 03-4108 3422
