Yellow Cruiser Adventure Diary

Thursday 1 December 2016

JELAJAH MALAYA 2016

DAY 2 (1st Dec 2016)
SUNGAI LEMBING

After check out we had our breakfast in the town and then proceed with our exploration of
Sungai Lembing lead by one of our expedition member Cik Orkid.

Sungai Lembing is a tin mining town in Kuantan District, Pahang.The developed

in 1880s when the British set up the tin mining industry here and was closed in 1986 due to

high operational cost and low yields due to world tin prices collapsed.

During their heyday they were among the largest and the deepest in the world. total tunnel

length is 322 km, with a depth of between 610 m and 700 m. (from wikipedia)

Breakfast

Mee Sungai Lembing

Jambatan Gantung

Muzium Sungai Lembing

A museum highlighting the tin mining industry was opened in 2003.

The museum is housed in an old bunglow once used by the mine manager.

From Sungai Lembing we continue our journey to Trengganu following the coastal route.

We stopped at Chukai to have a tea break at the famous Hai Peng Kopi Tiam Restaurant.

This is my favourite stopped over every time when I travel from Paka to Kuantan.

I used to work at Residence Resort Paka, now knowns as Qamar Paka after rebranding.

After tea break we drive straight to Dungun and stay overnight there

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Wednesday 30 November 2016

Wednesday, 30 November 2016

JELAJAH MALAYA 2016

DAY 1 (30th Nov 2016)
TITIK TENGAH SEMENAJUNG

This journey really made me fell shame as been an overlander myself which I had travel around Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar and part of China and yet I hardly travel in my own country. Its all started when I met a couple who travel and work in New Zealand and Australia for 3 years. Upon arriving Malaysia via Singapore I invite them to stay at my homestay. We had a wonderful story to share as we had the same passion to share i.e travelling. But unfortunately when they ask me where can they visit places that are interesting and I was ashamed that I can only show them few places only.
Because of this I had decided to travel around Peninsular Malaysia to explore what we have in our own backyard and share with friends.

BATU TANDA TITIK TENGAH SEMENANJUNG
KG. PAYA SIPUT, LANCHANG, PAHANG

Third from left, Puan Norizan Othman Land's owner

where the stone was situated.

From Lanchang we continue our journey to Jerantut. We stop for lunch and visit the site of the Historic Jerantut's Ferry. from here we proceed to our next destination Galeri Mat Kilau but unfortunately the gallery was closed. Took some photograph and continue our journey to Makam Pahlawan Mat Kilau at Kg. Kendondong Pulau Tawar, Jerantut, Pahang.

AL FATIHAH

From here our next destination is Taman Warisan Gua Kota Gelanggi following route 64 (Jalan Jerantut - Benta). Fully recommended to visit this site.
Then we proceed to Temerloh and end up our journey at Sungai Lembing and putted up
at Panorama View Chalet.

KOTA GELANGGI

TEMERLOH KECHIL

TEMERLOH BESAR

SUNGAI LEMBING

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Saturday 15 October 2016

XPDC SOM TAM 2 ~ 2016 (PART 3)

DAY 9 / 10 - MUKDAHAN - PAKSE - UBON RATCHATHANI

This is my first experience entering Laos without using an agent. Upon arriving at the Savanakhet I went straight to the Custom Office at the border and We are very the custom officers at the border was very friendly. After asking them the procedure for us to bring in our vehicles to Laos and also the purpose of entering Laos, the officer took us to the counter for us filled u the form and pay the necessary fees. We had pay 25000 kip for the document. After settling the fee we were given a green light for us enter Laos using our own vehicles. We also bought the insurance for our vehicles.
After all the procedure for border crossing completed, we enter Laos and proceed to Pakse.
Upon arriving at Pakse we stop for lunch at one of the Indian Restauarant and from there we went to check in at our favourite resort, Uttayan Bachieng Resort. Cik Okid prepared dinner for us at the Resort and after dinner we had a short discussion on our next day program. Next morning we went to took some photographs of Phasuam Waterfall which is situated inside the Resort next to their restaurant. We also visited the Ethbic Lavae Model village which also situated in the resort. After check out from the hotel we proceed to Khong Phapheng Waterfall. from there we travelled to the border and entered Thailand through Chong Mek and put up a night at Ubon Ratchathani.

Indian Restaurant in Pakse

Dinner prepared by Ibu Bunga

UTTAYAN BACHIENG RESORT

PHASUAM WATERFALL

ETHNIC LAVAE MODEL VILAGE

KHONE PHAPHENG WATERFALL

UBON RATCHATHANI

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DAY 11 / 12 ~ UBON RATCHANI - ARANYAPRATHET

After a simple breakfast we continue our journey to Aranyaprathet and along the way we stop at
PHANOMRUNG HISTORICAL PARK at Buri Rama. At the site we spend almost 2 hours visiting the museum and the site. From here we proceed with our journey to Aranyaprathet.
Arrived Aran around 5.00 pm local time. Had our early dinner at Pattani Halal Restaurant and check in later we check in at Hitz Hotel which situated near the RONG KLUEA MARKET.
We had an early night and the next morning after breakfast we went to Rong Kluea Market to do some shopping. In the afternoon we went to our favorite restaurant which served
a tasty noodle soup. later in the afternoon when to the town to buy a car battery.
Supposed to buy one battery but end up I bought two battery instead.
Later in the evening we had a western dinner at SK Steak House Halal Food
situated about 20 km from the hotel.