Kuala Lumpur… the heart of Asia
Kuala Lumpur… the heart of Asia
Looking to travel overseas and still get value for the Australian dollar?
Wanting somewhere with great places to eat, nightlife and yet you can still view nature at its most vivid?
Looking for a great mix of colours, people and cultures?
Kuala Lumpur has it all… and more!
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, known the world over as KL. The city offers visitors a mixture of cultures (Malay, Chinese, Indian being the main cultures). Here you can find everything you could possibly think of.
Want a bar with breathe taking city views. No problem, head over to the Luna Bar
Visit an architectural landmark, Kuala Lumpur has it in the shape of its very own twin towers, the Petronas Towers.
Looking for a theme park for the kids to keep amused. Kuala Lumpur has got that covered too. Why not spend the day at Sunway Lagoon.
Malaysian food is fabulous! The spices, the texture and most of all the flavours. You can find food 24hrs 365 days a year, From fine dining restaurants in 5 star hotels, to local street vendors, you will never go hungry in Kuala Lumpur.
Getting to Kuala Lumpur is easier then ever. Malaysia Airlines flies direct from all mainland Australian capital cities (except Canberra) to Kuala Lumpur. Air Asia offers low cost flights from Queensland Gold Coast to Kuala Lumpur. Or transit via any number of Asian cities on a variety of airlines.
When you are thinking of your next holiday, think Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
WICKED
So Much Happened Before Dorothy Dropped In
WICKED opened on Broadway in 2003 and has been playing to sold-out audiences around the world ever since. Winner of 20 major awards including the Grammy and three Tony Awards, today WICKED is “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster” The New York Times and is one of the most successful shows in theatre history with productions in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, a North American tour, London’s West End and Tokyo.
It is has finally hit the stage in the Land Down Under at the Regent Theatre, in Melbourne last year and continues to be the top rating show in Melbourne.
WICKED is the untold story of the Land of Oz long before Dorothy drops in. When you find out what really went on it tends to be more complicated. Why the Tim Man had no heart or the cowardly Lion is so cowardly! Where did the ruby slippers come from and why does the Wicked Witch of the West want them back so bad.
WICKED tells this tale of the two girls who meet in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald green skin, who is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Experience their remarkable journey down the yellow brick road and discover how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch.
Book your tickets now for this spellbinding extravaganza! Prices start from $184 per night.
Tickets Includes:
· 1 night’s accommodation at the participating hotel of your choice
· ‘A’ Reserve ticket to Wicked
For availability, prices and bookings, phone ABC Travel today on 02 9222 7777
SHANGHAI- it never sleeps
Shanghai has transformed into in just over 18 years to the largest and most modern city in China. Tourists come here for its culture, its history, and its people. If you’re having a family holiday or travelling for business, Shanghai is a great destination to travel too, because of its large variety of attractions to see and activity to do and is a destination you will certainly treasure. The blend of East and West, old and new in Shanghai offers tourists a wide variety of experiences that are sure to be memorable. Here people still practise traditional customs and there are hundreds of temples, shrines and monasteries throughout the city.
Shanghai is famous for its Shopping Paradise, formerly known as the “Paris of the East”. So if your travelling to Shanghai, shopping should not be missed any more than its other charming attractions. Shanghai has a large range of department stores, retail stores, and luxury shops which caters for all tastes and budgets. You can pick up international designer wear at very affordable prices. The shanghai markets are very popular amongst tourists and is fantastic for practising your bargaining skills. If your stay in Shanghai extends a week or so you should take the benefits of one of Shanghai’s clothing market stalls or tailor shops. Tailor designs are made to order, tailors can create custom suits, dresses, skirts and costume wear at very adorable prices. Remember to bargain and plan sufficient time to follow up with a fitting.
The most comfortable time to travel to Shanghai’s occurs from March to June and September to November, where the weather is perfect for all occasions. Shanghai’s hot and humid weather begins in July and August, with daily temperatures reaching well above 30°C
Winter is damp and chill, with average temperatures reaching around 0°C, though it rarely snows or freezes.
Top tourist sights and attractions in Shanghai.
The Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower is the tallest TV tower in Asia reaching a height of 468m. It’s one of the landmarks of the new Shanghai for its modern Architectural design.
Shanghai Museum
Many tourists would say that this is the best museum in China, the Shanghai Museum has 11 galleries and over 120,000 historic artefacts. The Stone Sculpture Gallery and the Bronze gallery are the most viewed with collections dating back to the 18th century B.C.
The Jade Buddha Temple is an excited place to visit whether your a Buddhist or not, temple draws from both the Pure Land and Chan traditions of Mahayana Buddhism. It was founded in 1882 with two jade Buddha statues imported to Shanghai from Burma by sea.
The Bund
The Bund is famous for its waterfront land and has been in Shanghai’s centre since the mid-1800’s. It offers a taste of the past with the colonial structures along the promenade and a view of the modern day structures across the river in Pudong. Some of Shanghai’s main historical landmarks and modern day structures can all be seen along the 1.5km walk. It gets very busy with Tourist and locals during the day, so try and visit it early morning.
The Shanghai Zoo is one of the most famous Chinese Zoos. The Zoo contains a large range of rare Chinese birds, pandas, crocodiles, and of course the South China tiger, also known as the Amoy tiger.