Wednesday 2 December 2015

WANDERLUST HAS GOT US


We're TOURISM student year2 Universiti Malaysia Kelantan


Thilagavathi a/p Rajin
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"We travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us"



NUR ELYA FAZREEN BINTI NORDIN
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"One step... the wind blows, a flower blooms. I'm a wanderer!"



NURUL HANIS BINTI AMIR
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"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list."



MOHD FAUZI BIN SALEHAN
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"Don't put a sour face if get onto the journey."



SELLYNA BINTI JEMMA
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"Who lives sees, but who travels sees more."



SITI UMMI UMAIRA BT NASIR
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"Open your minds,
Get your life,
Enjoy your travel."



NOR FAHMI KALAMI BINTI CHE HASSAN
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"Don't be a tourist, be a traveler."




NUR SITI FAHADA BT MOHD FAUZAN
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"A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step."










Tuesday 1 December 2015

Motivation

What motivate tourist to participate?

Kedah is also known as "The Rice Bowl of Malaysia" as it provides one third of Malaysia's total production of rice. Some of the places of attraction that many tourist visit in Kedah are:


  • Alor Setar 
  • the capital city of the Kedah state and located in the Kota Setar district. 
  • it has many historical attractions known as Kedah Herritage Trail. 
  • as example Rice museum, Tunku Abdul Rahman memorial, Alor Star.tower, Zahir mosque, Mount Keriang cave and many more.


  • Langkawi Island
  • designed as UNESCO Global Geopark, Langkawi offers beautiful beaches and a paradise for duty-free shoppers.
  • outdoor activities such as diving, jungle trekking, gold and many more.
  • unique Underwater World aquarium in Langkawi of many tropical fish and sea-livings.

  • Sedim River
  • best place to seek challenge in water adventure.
  • kayaking or canoeing.
  • also has Tree Top Walk which is the world's longest canopy walkway.
  • many jungle trekking paths. 

  • Bujang Valley
  • rich with archaeological elements.
  • many historical artifacts.
  • suitable for tourist that love historical places.

  • Bukit Kayu Hitam
  • located at the northern part of Kedah.
  • paradise for shoppers who like to buy goods from Thailand.
  • has an international golf course.


Types of tourists

  • Incentive tourist
  • who get a holiday package as a reward from his company
  • resort

  • Health or medical tourist
  • who seek special medical treatment
  • gamat oil house, a traditional way to treat illness

  • Education tourists
  • who travel to attend workshops to upgrade skills
  • Universiti Al-Bukhari

  • Leisure tourist
  • want to rejuvenate and revitalize with comfort
  • Titi Hayun Waterfall
  • Seri Perigi Waterfall
  • Ulu Legong

  • Religious tourists
  • travel to sites of religious significance
  • Masjid Zahir - venue for the annual Koran reading competition
  • Masjid Al-Bukhari

Wednesday 18 November 2015

Fun place in KEDAH!





1)     LANGKAWI ISLAND
            > NATURAL ATTRACTIONS
i)      Kilim Geoforest Park
ii)     Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls
iii)   Pantai Cenang
iv)    Air Hangat Village
v)     Raya Mountains
vi)    Buffalo Park
vii)  Mardi Agro Technology Park
viii) Taman Lagenda Theme Park
ix)    Muzium Laman Padi 
x)     Langkawi Crocodile Farm
xi)    Termurun Waterfalls
xii)  Durian Perangin Falls
xiii) Islands around Langkawi





> HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS
i)      Mahsuri’s Tomb
ii)     Field of Burnt Rice
iii)   Mat Cincang Mountains





> HUMAN-MADE ATTRACTIONS
i)      Langkawi Art in Paradise 3D Museum
ii)     Langkawi Bird Paradise Wildlife Park
iii)   Langkawi Underwater World
iv)    Langkawi Cable Car
v)     Langkawi Sky Bridge
vi)    Dataran Lang (Eagle Square)





> BUILT ATTRACTIONS
i)      Galeria Perdana
ii)     Anna & The King Gallery
iii)   Telaga Harbour Park



> RELIGIOUS ATTRACTIONS
i)      Al-Hana Mosque 



2)     ALOR SETAR
            > HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS
i)      Sultan Abdul Halim Gallery
ii)     Muzium Negeri Kedah
iii)   Mahathir’s Birthplace
iv)    Rumah Merdeka
v)     Kota Kuala Kedah 
vi)    Muzium Kota Kuala Kedah





> BUILT ATTRACTIONS
i)      Menara Alor Setar
ii)     Balai Nobat
iii)   Balai Besar


> CULTURAL ATRRACTIONS
i)      Muzium Padi
ii)     Pekan Rabu ( also for Business Attractions)





> NATURAL ATTRACTIONS
i)      River Cruise Kedah
ii)    Gunung Keriang



> RELIGIOUS ATTRACTIONS
i)      Zahir Mosque (also for Special Events – venue for the annual Koran reading competition, and Historic Attractions – one of the oldest mosques in country)



> HUMAN-MADE ATTRACTIONS
i)      I-City
ii)     Balai Seni Negeri
iii)   Street Art




3)     KUALA MUDA
            > NATURAL ATTRACTIONS
i)      Pantai Merdeka
ii)     Taman Rekreasi Sungai Merbok
iii)   Tupah Waterfalls



> HUMAN-MADE ATTRACTIONS
i)      Carnival Theme Park
ii)     Chalet Terapung Persatuan Peladang



> HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS
i)      Lembah Bujang (Bujang Valley)



> BUSINESS ATTRACTIONS
i)      Tanjung Dawai



4)     PENDANG
            > HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS
i)      Telaga Tujuh



> NATURAL ATTRACTIONS
i)      Rimba Rekreasi Bukit Perak



> BUSINESS ATTRACTIONS
i)      Pasar Kemboja



> HUMAN-MADE ATTRACTIONS
i)      Tasik Pendang
ii)     Pendang Lake Resort



5)     YAN
            > NATURAL ATTRACTIONS
i)      Jerai Mountains
ii)     Titi Hayun Waterfalls
iii)   Batu Hampar Waterfalls
iv)    Seri Perigi waterfalls
v)     Pantai Murni
vi)    Pantai Tanjung Jaga
vii)  Pulau Bunting






6)     KULIM
            > NATURAL ATTRACTIONS
i)      Junjong Waterfalls
ii)     Bungsu Mountains
iii)   Bintang Mountains
iv)    Hutan Rekreasi Ulu Paip





> HUMAN-MADE ATTRACTIONS
i)      Taman Rekreasi Sungai Sedim
ii)     Tree Top Walk Sungai Sedim
iii)   Taman Kulim Hi-Tech
iv)    Taman Tasik Putra Kulim




BENEFIT OF TOURISM IN KEDAH

There are a lot of benefits of tourism in Kedah, Malaysia. Such as an example, at Zahir Mosque it can generate residents’ income that carry out the business activities in that area. And its can develop Islamic tourism with the landscape and architecture of mosque that attract travelers, particularly who are Muslim.

As for Pulau Langkawi, it can increase the state's revenue and also our country because Langkawi is a duty-free island and it attracts more people to shopping there. Plus, it can enhance the development of Kedah's state because there are more foreign investor come to Langkawi to invest.

In addition, tourism is one of the income revenue for every country so as Kedah. Since Kedah have a lot of interesting places, it attracts more tourists to visits. Those interesting places in Kedah has make Kedah more popular within tourist either from Malaysia or tourist across the world.

Good tourism in Kedah also improve country’s economic since the ringgit will flow to the country and make good profit as Kedah is one of Malaysia good economy income.

Tourism in Kedah improves many businesses such as Hotel and Resort. Beside that, the seafood is really popular in Langkawi Island.

Many benefit that our country get from tourism activities.  Because of this, tourism activities in our country must be very popular and we have to do something to make the number of tourist increase all the time.

We as tourism student hope that Malaysian and tourist will choose Kedah as there must visit place because Kedah wont disappoint anyone. Those lovely and beautiful places will amuse you and create beautiful memories.


Introduction to culture tourism



What is CULTURE TOURISM?

Cultural tourism is the subset of tourism within country or region’s culture, specifically the lifestyle of the people of the people in those geographical areas, the history of those people, visual and performing arts, architecture, religions, traditions as well as other creative elements that create the natives lifestyle.


Why Culture Tourism is IMPORTANT?
It is important for various reasons.
-         Positive economic and social impact
-         Establishes and reinforces identity
-         Helps build image
-         Helps preserve the cultural and historical heritage
-         Facilitates harmony and understanding among people
-         Supports culture and helps renew tourism


~MALAYSIA~

As everyone know that Malaysia is a very unique country. In Malaysia we have Malays, Chinese, Indians and many other ethnic groups have lived together in Malaysia. All these culture may have influenced each other since they have been living around each other for ages, and it created a true Malaysian culture.

However some said that the surrounding areas have greatly influenced Malaysian cuisine from Malay, Chinese, Indian, Thai, Javanese and Sumatran cuisines. The largest ethnic groups in Malaysia are Malays, Chinese and Indian. While in Sabah & Sarawak there are also different ethnic groups with their uniqueness, culture and heritage.


DANCING CULTURE

if you're in Malaysia, you could see a lot of different types of dancing according to those ethnic groups.

this is Sumazau Dance, if you go to Peningsula Malaysia (Sabah & Sarawak)

Indian dance! 

not to forget the amazing 'Tarian Naga' 



FOOD CULTURE

when you come to Malaysia, you can taste different types of food according to your preference. 






MARRIED CULTURE

It has been usual things in Malaysia to have Malay and Chinese marriage. Indian and Chinese marriage and some else. This is so unique.