Malaysian Association for the Blind

Event > Half Day Official Tour

Registered delegates and their accompanying persons are offered a complimentary half-day tour. The following tours will be offered on
July 19, 2006 – 02.00pm to 06.00pm.


Kuala Lumpur City Tour The Kuala Lumpur City Tour explores both the old and the new. The excursion takes you through the Golden Triangle where all the major shops, hotels and boutiques are located. From here you will pass Independence Square and the architecture splendour of the Court House before heading to Chinatown district of the city where the local cuisine will surely tantalize your taste buds.

Countryside Tour The Countryside Tour takes you to the outskirts of the city. Observe how traditional Batik is produced from plain cotton cloth and transformed into colourful patterns and designs by hand. The Pewter factory never fails to intrigue visitors with their skilled workmanship in producing handcrafted pewter ware. Continue to the famed Batu Caves, which attracts half a million people yearly during the Hindu festival, Thaipusam. It awaits your arrival with its 272 steps and fascinating cave structures. Enroute see local traditional Malay Villages and enjoy a brief stop at the Butterfly and Insect Shop.

Putrajaya Tour Visit Putrajaya, the futuristic administrative centre of Malaysia. This beautiful garden city will serve as the hub of the country’s leap into the IT age. Its main attraction is the imposing 6- storey building housing the Prime Minister’s Department, which boasts a mixture of European, Malay and Islamic architectural styles. Another striking landmark is the Putra Mosque, which incorporates architectural influences from Morocco and Kazakhstan. Other highlights of the tour include a visit to the Prime Minister’s residence and the scenic Putrajaya Wetlands, a sanctuary for migratory birds and recreational centre for city’s residents.

Please select your choice of tour through the online registration form.

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