Plan a trip to Kaoshiung!~

Kaoshiung is the 2nd largest city in Taiwan and a commercial harbor of world importance. Located south of the Tropic of Cancer, its tropical climate means Kaoshiung is hot and sunny throughout the year. The Love River, which runs tru the city, is now a major recreatioin site. The river is lined on either side by well-kept parks and gardens that make romantic walkaways of the riverbanks. The riverside are is also a venue for events like the Lantern Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, and other performances, concerts and folk art festivals.

The new Jyuejiang Shopping Area is the biggest retailer of international goods in Southern Taiwan, displaying fashions from Tokyo, Paris, London, Milan, New York. Liouhe Night Market and Guanhua Night market are both noted for their large number of food stalls selling delicious Taiwanese snacks, and for great shopping. A stroll tru the night markets here will bring you closer to the rhythm of Taiwanese life.

Lotus Lake in Zuoying is surrounded by many temples, which make it the religious and tourist centre for the Kaoshiung area. Thee Spring and Autumn Pavilions, the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, and thee Confucius are the few major attractions there.

Tianhou Temple in Cijin was built in 1691 and is one of the Kaoshiung's oldest buildings. Taiwan's 2nd lighthouse, Cijin Lighthouse in Houshanding, was built in 1883, the lighthouse is octaganal, snow white and fairly petite. Cijin Coastal Park and Cijin Beach are two other places worth visiting as every street in Cijin are seafood restaurant or selling their catch fresh there.

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Batu Caves Malaysia Event Trip

Lying just north of Kuala Lumpur not far from Templer Park are the Batu Caves, another visually enchanting natural marvel. Carved out of limestone, these meticulously sculpted caverns are sacred Hindu shrines. Nevertheless, visitors are allowed to visit daily. Here, you'll see a Hindu Temple, as well as an art gallery featuring mythological Hindu statues. Discovered in 1878, the Batu Caves are part of a large limestone outcrop and house several items of religious significance to Hindus. An exhausting, 272-step climb, during which scores of cute but aggressive monkeys beckon for munchies, brings you to the Temple Cave, which features a Shrine to Lord Subramania, a Hindu deity. Inside this cave it is dark, damp, cool and a little eerie, but nonetheless spectacular. If the climb up is too daunting, The Museum Cave on the ground level has bright paintings of Hindu gods and other mythical figures. Real coconuts are sold at the bottom of the steps, too, as a refreshing treat after the climb up and down.One of the Visit Malaysia Year 07 event is Thaiphusam and this is the Indian's festival. During this day, This remarkable festival features hundreds of Hindu devotees who make a journey from a river near the bottom of the steps up to the Temple Cave carrying on their shoulders "kavadis," huge, half-wheel-like structures which are hooked into the devotees' skin. Some devotees also pierce their tongues and cheeks with sharp skewers. This is done to reflect gratitude for blessings received or penance for past sins. It is an awesome, if not gruesome, sight.
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Visit Malaysia Year 2007

Visit Malaysia Year 07 Event Listings

Flora Fest 20 January 2007 Until 4 February 2007 Feast your eyes on a splendid display of flowers! The city will be transformed into a veritable paradise of breathtaking,colourful blossom. with its theme 'Colour of Harmony', the event will be a delightful experience for participants and visitors alike. A highlight is the Floral Parade in Puterajaya, featuring beautifully decorated floats from all around Malaysia and the neighbouring countries. Bazaars, competitions, exhibitions and workshops are other not to be missed activities.

Venue: PutraJaya and Klang Valley Wilayah Persekutuan

Thaipusam Festival
1 February 2007

This is a day of penance and thanksgiving by Hindu devotees
held in honour of Lord Subramaniam. The festival is best
experiencedin Kuala Lumpur where the deity's jewelled chariot
is led in amass procession through the streets of the city,
culminating at Batu Caves in Selangor.
An unforgettable sight is the thousands of devotees
in a trance-like state carrying body-piercing kavadis
or ornate frames.

Venue:
Batu Caves
Selangor

Le Tour de Langkawi 2 February 2007 Until 11 February 2007 A cycling spectacle not to be missed. Asia's version of "Le Tour de France", the Le Tour de Langkawi promises to be an action-packed race as the world's finest riders traverse spectacular and treacherous terrain from the idyllic island of Langkawi to Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia.

Venue: Langkawi Kedah

Maybank Malaysian Open 2007 8 February 2007 Until 11 February 2007 The Malaysia Open provides the platform for a number of amateur and professional Malaysian golfers to compete against the world's best players. It will be held at the best golfing venues in Malaysia such as The Mines, Saujana Golf and Country Club, Royal Selangor Golf and Country Club and Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club. The event attracts participants from over 40 nations around the world.

Venue: Saujana Golf and Country Club

Chinese New Year Celebration and Open House
18 February 2007
Drums, gongs and cymbals clang and clash in
accompaniment to lion and dragon dances, as
the Chinese New Year is ushered in.
The festival is celebrated over a 15-day period.
On the eve of Chinese New Year, family members
hold reunion dinners followed by the 'open house'
for relatives and friends.
This is an exciting time to be in Malaysia as visitors are surprised
to come upon lion and dragon dance performances in public venues.
The abundance of mandarin oranges and stalks of plum blossoms,
believed to bring properity and good luck, add to the festive air.

Malaysia GP Sale 2007 24 March 2007 Until 22 April 2007 Fantastic bargains and discounts await shoppers in this nationwide sale carnival, held to coincide with the F1 Grand Prix. Grab the variety of products and services on offer, and enjoy exciting exhibitions and roadshows at shopping malls around the country.

Venue: Kuala Lumpur Perlis

Taman Negara Eco-Challenge 24 March 2007 Until 25 March 2007 Take Part in this extreme sporting event as you compete with the world’s top mountain running racing to ascend and descend the 2,187m high Gunung Tahan. Winners get to enjoy attractive prizes and all participants will be given recognition as a reward for their efforts

Venue: Taman Negara Pahang

KL GP City Festival 1 April 2007 Until 8 April 2007 Organised in conjunction with the Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix, this event offers a fantastic of great entertainment, automobile shows as well as unbelievable bargains and discounts for shopping. Be part of the action here in Kuala Lumpur!

Venue: Kuala Lumpur

Royal Go-Kart Competition 6 April 2007 Until 8 April 2007 Go-kart enthusiasts will have the time of their lives at this competition, held in conjunction with the birthday of His Royal Highness, The Sultan of Kelantan.

Venue: Kelantan

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