Thursday, March 26, 2009

Bukit Tinggi,Pahang


Bukit Tinggi is one of the travel paradise located at Pahang, Malaysia near Genting Highlands.
Bukit Tinggi is just over an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur City centre and lies some 2500 feet above sea level. Bukit Tinggi famous with France Village, Colmar Tropicale.

PLACES
· Colmar Tropicale
· Bukit Tinggi Golf and Country Club
· Japanese Village
· The Rabbit Park
· Donkey Rides
· Deer Sanctuary
Colmar Tropicale
Colmar Tropicale is a replica of a collection of buildings from a north-eastern village in France dating back to the 16th Century. It’s just like a picture postcard. The France themed resort was opened in July 2000. It’s surrounded by lush tropical forest land. Just RM16 for adults and RM8 for children below twelve, they can enjoy the various entertainments at Colmar Tropicale. A clock tower at the entrance welcomes the visitors. You need to walk up and down curvy concrete staircases to view the entire development.

The theme hotel is made up of eight blocks of architectural wonder, each with its unique style, from its colourful roof tiles to cobblestone ground. The hotel has several outlets, where you can dine in the France way. Central to the village is Colmar Square where the aroma of the blooms will tantalise your senses. There are fountains and park benches in the square for relaxation after a hard day’s work browsing in the 17 theme shops, or should one wish to take a breather from participating in the various activities. The drawbridge reminiscent of ancient castles, clock tower with an original cuckoo bird clock, and viewing tower complements the ambience.
Live bands and snake performances entertain the visitors on a stage.
A clown juggles balls and pins, rides on his cycle, hops around playing tricks and acting merry.
Authentic French food is served from sidewalk cafes and restaurants. The tables are placed strategically around the square so you can enjoy a meal or glass of wine whilst taking in the ambience. A wide selection of dining options is available to guests staying at the Colmar Tropicale and a variety of exotic cocktails, beverages, and snacks are also available. The 260 well-appointed guest rooms and suites at the Colmar Tropicale offer a range of amenities to ensure a relaxing stay. Recreational facilities at the Colmar Tropicale include swimming pools.
La Cigogne
Authentic French dining where you can simple excellent fois gras and choucroute, an Alsacian specialty.
Le Poulet Roti
Roast chicken, a favourite with kids.
Le Vin
Fine selection of cigars and French wines.

Le Blason
Buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and an international a la carte menu.
La Boulangerie
A wide variety of freshly baked breads and pastries by resident French baker.
La Flamme
Pastries and pizza and the infamous tarte flambé.
Haagen Dazs
Ice-cream corner.


One of the highlights is horse trail rides. Be it the adventurous Creek and River Rides or romantic Picnic Rides, a team of certified instructors and professional trainers will help in choosing the right horse and guide you on your trails. Choose from the resort’s majestic Quartar horses, Australian stock, Arab-Draft Cross, Appaloosa, tough Standard Bred or Palominos as you view the stunning sunset and incredible surroundings.

Bukit Tinggi Golf & Country Club

The undulating terrain of the 18-hole golf course at Bukit Tinggi Golf & Country Club offers one of the most challenging and picturesque golfing experiences in Malaysia. The golf club is equipped with luxurious furnished suites, golfers’ rooms, a full-fledged sport and recreational facility. Sports and recreational facilities such as a 12-lane bowling alley, snooker room, badminton, squash and basketball courts, a gymnasium and swimming pools.
First Paintball TAG range
An exciting sport where you shoot it out with semi-automatic paint guns!
Japanese Village

The garden was planned and designed by renowned Japanese architect, Mr Kaio Ariizumi and built by a team of 22 skilled craftsmen from Japan.
Visitors can discover Japanese authenticity here. It encompasses a Japanese Tea House, The Ryo Zan Tei Japanese Restaurant, Sakura and Ume Tatami Suites, Tatami Spa, Botanical garden and a Japanese souvenir shop.
Japanese Tea House & Garden
From the chumon(entrance gate) to stone lanterns, from wood roofing shingles to tatami mats, and countless other artifacts, the Japanese Garden is the epitome of authencity indesign and craftsmanship. The Tea House lies at the heart of the village. Guests and visitors may participate in a Japanese tea ceremony. An hour long authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony conducted by Kimono clad ladies can be observed at the Japanese Tea House located within a Japanese garden with mini waterfalls and a pond of multi-coloured Koi.

Ryo Zan Tei Japanese Restaurants
The only Japanese restaurant in Malaysia that is located in the midst of a tropical rainforest high up in the hills of the Main Range. With a menu that offers everything from a bowl of udon to an authentic bento, it is yhe perfect place to relax after a visit to the Japanese Village.

Ume Tatami Suite
Exclusively for those who wish to experience the japnese culture for longer than a day. The detailing, for tatami mats to wood-frame paper screen doors, Ume Tatami Suite captures the essence of Japanese architecture and design to offer exclusive luxurious living in the solitude of a tropical rainforest.

Tatami Spa
The first of its kind outside Japan, offering the Japanese art of relaxation and pampering at its most magnificent luxurious hot bath.

Botanical Garden
A one kilometer walk path built on four acres of virgin forest lies the Botanical Garden. A rare opportunity to walk through a tropical rainforest. Here amidst lush greenery, one can appreciate the sight of multi-coloured and multi shaped flora and fauna, hear the call of birds and monkeys, insects buzzing and the fragrance of the growing forest. Signs with names and information snippets of trees, plants and flowers were put up for visitors.

The Rabbit Park

Rabbits, rabbits everywhere! The children can play with the adorable furry beings. There are over 200 furry rabbits which you can feed and cuddle. A delightful experience the whole family can enjoy.
Donkey Rides
Children read about them in fairy tales. Here, they can see and touch real live donkeys, and best of all, enjoy ride to remember.



Deer Sanctuary
Shy and elusive in the wild, these beautiful white spotted deer and the Timorensis Deer, originally from Holland and Sulawesi, Indonesia, will delight everyone.

HOW TO GET THERE

The turn off to the Bukit Tinggi is a few kilometers down the highway after the exit point to Janda Baik and the Selesa Hillhomes.
The drive up to the Bukit Tinggi is a pleasant one with well-paved roads, although there are some precarious bends. Bukit Tinggi operates a shuttle service to ferry passengers from Kuala Lumpur to Colmar Tropicale.

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