NATURE AT IT’S BEST @ THE HAVEN RESORT

 

IPOH: Craving for a holiday closer to nature!

 The Haven All Suite Resort is the ideal and divine retreat for family and friends where nature wonderous awaits.

 

THE HAVEN RESORT SURROUNDED BY NATURE

 

The resort is set on the edge of an evergreen virgin forest on a prehistoric site dating over 200 million years.

There is a pristine habitat fronting a natural ever-flowing lake is a home to a variety of birds and flora and fauna.

 

READY FOR A CYCLING ADVENTURE

 

There are 150 suites, and each unit comes with a panoramic view of nature’s beauty.

The resort hotel is attractive for relaxation and recreation that caters to three generations – children, parents and grandparents.

 

3-BEDROOM LAKEVIEW PREMIER SUITE ROOM

 

Facilities offered here, ranges from swimming pool, gym, spa, steam room, tennis and basketball, table-tennis, badminton and squash courts, a meditation deck, outdoor playground, poolside bar and restaurant and shuttle service.

 

EXERCISE SESSION BY THE LAKE

 

Outdoor activities are plentiful – pet corner, jogging track, cycling and photo session with “The Rockhaven” backdrop.

 

WRITER POSING WITH THE ICONIC "THE ROCKHAVEN" BACKGROUND

 

The Haven is certified 5-star by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, and has been accorded 58 national, regional and international awards, including Global Winner for Best Wedding Venue and for Luxury Family All Inclusive Hotel.

 

BREAKFAST SERVED AT CUISINE RESTAURANT

 

The resort hotel is located at Jalan Haven, 31150, Ipoh.

For reservation, call: 05-5400000.

 

 VISITED: November 21 - 22, 2020

HOMESTAY

Going for a Homestay assignment is a rather rare occasion.

Homestay assignment is often organised by Tourism Malaysia to introduce the 'many' homestay packages available in the villages, around Malaysia.

SUNGEI SIREH HOMESTAY,  SELANGOR

So far, I have reported a total five homestays in the country, they are - Kampung Pasang Api, Sungei Klah, Sungei Sireh, Lenggong Homestay and Punjabi Tambun Homestay.

VISITORS POSING WITH WOODEN STAIRS

Homestay is a good way of discovering the back laid and slower pace lifestyle found in villages and getting oneself closer to nature.

PASANG API HOMESTAY, PERAK

The most enchanting sight is the traditional wooden kampung houses built on stilts, surrounded with fruit trees, plants and bushes.

SUNGEI KLAH HOMESTAY, PERAK

During the homestay experience, one will get an opportunity to:

• harvest fruits
• plucking coconuts
• feeding livestock
• fishing
• kite flying
• top spinning
• cycling
• congkak
• farming
• get closer to animals – cow, monkey, chicken, birds, squirrel, iguana and even snakes
  
  
  

  

  A DE-TOUR AROUND THE HOMESTAY IN STYLE!!

  
  

One can learn the local culture such as - Salam Salam with the host of the house, removing shoes before entering a home, having lunch seated on a floor mat and eating with one's bared hand, and a mock-wedding ceremony. By evening, do enjoy a cultural performance or silat show coupled with a kampung styled dinner, in the open air.

CAMERON HIGHLANDS

COOLING HIGHLANDS

Cooling Cameron Highlands has always been one of the favourite hideouts (holiday destinations) in Malaysia.

The highlands is located the district of Pahang occupying 712.18 sq km, approximately 90 km from Ipoh ,and is the smallest municipality in the state.

CAPTIVATING LANDSCAPE IN TANAH RATA

Surveyed by geologist William Cameron in 1885, the outpost consists of three sub districts namely Ringlet, Tanah Rata and Ulu Telom. It has eight settlements – Brinchang, Bertam Valley, Kea Farm, Tringkap, Kuala Terla, Kampung Raja and Blue Valley.

Developed in the 1930s, the tableland is one of the oldest tourist spots in Malaysia – comprises of tea estate, orchards, nurseries, farmlands, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, wildlife, mossy forest, golf course, hotels, places of worship, bungalows, museum and the Orang Asli settlement.

BOH TEH PLANTATION

Indeed, it is popular destination among the locals and Singaporeans due to its  cool weather and slow pace lifestyle.

Not only the highlands is cooling with temperature as low as 18 c, it is also a place to get away from the noisy stressful city life.

WATER CREST PLANTATION

Farming activity is prominent in the highlands where one can visit farms, orchards and gardens namely rose garden, cactus, water crest, vegetables and tea plantation.

Obviously, I will stop over at the Boh Teh Plantation situated midway Tanah Rata and Ringlet. One can either enjoy its scenic plantation from atop coupled with a cup of Boh Teh or walk along the crooked patch along the tea plantation (RM3 entrance fee).

HAVE A CUP OF BOH TEA

A must see is an English tudor boutique style hotel, the Ye Olde Smoke House built in 1939, located at Tanah Rata. The hotel offers one of the finest dining venues featuring a distinctive collage of traditional breakfast and modern cuisines followed with afternoon tea in the sculpted garden.

SMOKEHOUSE

Other than sight seeing, tourists can walk along the shops – for food or souvenir.

MIXED GRILL, SMOKEHOUSE

The popular food offered in the highlands are – Indian food (capati/roti canai/tosai/kebab) or steam boat (fresh vegetables).

LAMB CHOP, SMOKEHOUSE

Some tourists look out for jungle walk which is another interesting activity here, such as Robinson River Walk, TNB Walk and Tanah Rata Walk. Be warned,do not go deep into the jungle – just follow the Jungle Walk path way. If you need a guide, you can employ one from the tourist agency available in Tanah Rata.

Visited on August 9 - 12, 2019

CYCLEDIOS CYCLING ACTIVITIES

CYCLING TOWARDS A HEALTHY LIFE

IPOH: CycleDios Management Sdn Bhd is now offering a range of cycling activities, held at Kinta River Walk (also called Love Lane), here.

CycleDios general manager Camees Foong said that the company has been promoting its 2D1N 'CycleDios Tour Package' involving cycling activities through travel agencies in Ipoh.

READY TO CYCLE

“Tourists who signed up for this package will get a 2-3 hours cycling activities at the Love Lane.

“There will be eight types of cycling packages namely City Angel (single bike), Sweet Angel (two persons + one child), Double Angel (two persons/front and back), Child Angel (one adult + one child) , Twins Angel (two persons/left and right sides), Triple Angel (one line), Family Angel (four adults + two kids) and Travel Angel (two persons/semi-electric trishaw).

"Prices for the cycling activities are between RM2 – RM35 per type. 

 

COLORFUL RIDE

Alternatively, those who want to sign up personally, can do so via downloading cycledios Apps or manually (top up RM3).

"During the duration that they had signed up for, they can either cycle along the 160 meters Love Lane or tied up with the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus which required pre-booking available on weekends only.

SINGLE RIDES

“At the Love Lane itself, one can discover the beauty of nature including rain forest trees, habitat, squirrels, fishes, birds and an archaic mural art," she said.

DR KO CHUNG SEN (CENTER) POSING WITH CYCLEDIOS MEMBERS - NEXT TO THE  MURAL ART

Meanwhile, Kepayang state assemblyman Dr Ko Chung Sen said that the state government had recently installed lighting bulbs along the 160-m Kinta River Walk, to enhance the area with 'lively activities', 'safety' and to attract more tourists, here.

IPOH BEST FOOD

“We should promote our own Kinta River as every state has its own river, and we plan to retain the beautiful scenic river walk comprising of flora and fauna, birds, bird nest, fishes, exotic trees and habitats living here.

CULTURAL EVENT

“Currently, we are doing the essential with low cost maintenance by stages - which include grass cutting, tidying the area, tar the road and putting up love signage.

“We want to make this place not only for exercise which promotes healthy living but also promoting cultural events such as Moon Cake Festival, Ipoh Food Fair, Farmers' Market and Chinese New Year events, held here,” he said.

WRITER (THIRD FROM RIGHT) WITH DR KO CHUNG SEN AND CYCLEDIOS MEMBERS

CycleDios operational time:

9.30am – 9.30pm (Daily except Monday)

9.30am – 6.30pm (Monday)

10.30am – 10.30pm (Public holidays)

Cycledios office is located at Plot A04, Kinta River Walk @ Kinta River Front Hotel,

Jalan Lim Bo Seng, 30000, Ipoh.

Contact : 013-5999133/012-3231119/016-5469911

HO-ON HOP-OFF BUS