Ayer Tawar Travel Guide

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      Malay Beauties, A Tawar
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      Kutien Association Building, A Tawar
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The Taoist Temple Revisited

The Taoist Temple Revisited, Ayer Tawar

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Disneyland ? Are You Joking ?

Disneyland ?  Are You Joking ?, Ayer Tawar

 gnh Says:  The locals are proud of this "Disneyland" which adorns the park at New Village, Ayer Tawar. 

At Last !!! A Public Toilet !

At Last !!! A Public Toilet !, Ayer Tawar

 gnh Says:  This is a rare and most welcome sight in most Malaysian towns.Otherwise, you would have to go to the coffee-shop, but only after buying a drink or some food -- the owner might not welcome you to his toilet Free-Of-Charge 

Wet Market

Wet Market, Ayer Tawar

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My ! Don't You Like This House ?

My ! Don't You Like This House ?, Ayer Tawar

 gnh Says:  If only you had lots of land, you could stay in this kind of house.But are you cooped up in your apartment ? That explains why you have to travel ! Escape from dreary surroundings ?Come stay in the kampung ............ 

Turtle Conservation ?

Turtle Conservation ?, Ayer Tawar

 gnh Says:  If you're interested in wildlife conservation, you could take a tour to Bota Kanan, 17 km from Ayer Tawar.Here is the Pusat Pembiakan Tuntung ( Riverine Turtle Hatchery ) where the tuntung ( turtle ) is studied, bred and displayed to the public for educational purposes. Just... 

Restaurants  

X-Five Cafe: A New Cafe In Town

X-Five Cafe: A New Cafe In Town, Ayer Tawar

 gnh Says:  Good ambience, lousy food ! 

Ing Hua Restaurant: Seafood seafood again and again

Ing Hua Restaurant: Seafood seafood again and again, Ayer Tawar

 gnh Says:  Most popular restaurant in town. The first shop at the traffic lights beside the Methodist English School.Variety of sea food etc etc etc Hey why do people make so much fuss about food ?Aren't most restaurants reasonably good ?How else do they stay in business ? Nothing... 

Yang Kang Karaoke: Night Life ?

Yang Kang Karaoke: Night Life ?, Ayer Tawar

 gnh Says:  You should be sleeping early if you're in Ayer Tawar !What other night life ? Try the Yang Kang Karaoke if you dare . 

Shopping  

KongPiang: KongPiang

KongPiang: KongPiang, Ayer Tawar

 gnh Says:  The traditional Fuzhou specialty. 

KongPiang Shop: The Real Special Thing

KongPiang Shop: The Real Special Thing, Ayer Tawar

 gnh Says:  A run-down wooden shop offering the very best of Ayer Tawar and the Fuzhou ( Kutien ) culture !The KomPiang - pastry baked INSIDE the earthware oven - you can see it being done. KomPiang is crispy and delicious when fresh out of the oven, and tough and rubbery when cold. You... 

D Jaya Supermarket: The New Kid In Town

D Jaya Supermarket: The New Kid In Town, Ayer Tawar

 gnh Says:  The only reasonably store in town. This one took over from the Gedung Harian. Management and name change complete in September 2005. Nothing special here. Rm 100 keeps you happy for at least 1 week ! 

Gedung Harian: Don't Expect Anything Special

Gedung Harian: Don't Expect Anything Special, Ayer Tawar

 gnh Says:  The biggest shopping store in town. 

Local Customs  

A Different Kind Of Tomb

A Different Kind Of Tomb, Ayer Tawar

 gnh Says:  Chinese Christians share the same cemetery, but with different styles of tombs side by side. 

Colourful Grand Tombs

Colourful Grand Tombs, Ayer Tawar

 gnh Says:  Another Chinese tomb. 

The Final Journey

The Final Journey, Ayer Tawar

 gnh Says:  After your travels on earth, you have to return to your creator.The Chinese cemetery at Sg Wangi has numerous tombs which can interest you.This tomb is that of Chinese Taoist. The railings around it should protect the soul from thieves ... 

Tourist Traps  

The Main Road

The Main Road, Ayer Tawar

 gnh Says:  Since most visitors would likely end up in one of the restaurants of Ayer Tawar, there is nothing really they should fear. Order the usual dishes you are familiar with.Since the food is so cheap here, you shouldn't complain.The other trap would be the solitary "most familiar... 

Off The Beaten Path  

The Pride Of The Village

The Pride Of The Village, Ayer Tawar

 gnh Says:  If you turn into Ayer Tawar New Vilalge, right beside the Police Station, you can see some miniFairyland - pirated Disneyland ?The villagers take great pride in this place, and it's busy in the evenings with joggers and sightseers .............Come take a look ! 

Jurassic Park ?

Jurassic Park ?, Ayer Tawar

 gnh Says:  Kg Jering, the No.3 New Village, 6km from Ayer Tawar town centre, by the road to Ipoh, has a beautiful 1.5 hectare landscaped park. This is a popular place for the locals for photography.Should be great for the kids too ! 

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