Monday, December 26, 2011

OH PUTRAJAYA | About Cruise Tasik Putrajaya



OH PUTRAJAYA | About Cruise Tasik Putrajaya


Officially launched in 30 August 2003 by the then Prime Minister Dato Seri Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad, Cruise Tasik Putrajaya (CTP) is an initiative by Perbadanan Putrajaya, the city’s authority and administrator.

As the cruise service provider in Putrajaya, CTP was set up to tap into the recreational potential of the unique 650 hectare man-made lake and wetlands which spans across the city’s landscape.  CTP also serves to complement the city’s tourism appeal, allowing visitors to see and marvel at the many stunning sights and landmarks from a unique perspective.
Cruise services operated by CTP include sightseeing tours by perahu boats or air-conditioned cruise boats which also offer a dining cruise experience. Other tours include love boat ride, cocktail cruise, tea cruise, lakeside dinner, party/karoake cruise and private boat charters for functions or events.
Sights and landmarks covered by CTP cruises include Putra Mosque, Darul Ehsan Palace, Ministry of Finance, Ser Wawasan Bridge, Millennium Monument, Palace of Justice, Ser Saujana Bridge, Perdana Leadership Foundation, Putrajaya International Convention Centre, Seri Gemilang Bridge, Perdana Putra (Prime Minister’s office) and Putra Bridge.
The CTP office and ticketing counter is located at Jeti Putra, underneath Putra Bridge. Entrance to Jeti Putra is from the Dataran Putra, where the Putra Mosque and Prime Minister’s office is located.

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Oh Putrajaya | Hot Air Balloons Monumen Alaf Baru Putrajaya

Oh Putrajaya | Hot Air Balloons Monumen Alaf Baru Putrajaya

PUTRAJAYA (March 17, 2011): Make your way to the Monumen Alaf Baru in Precinct 2, Putrajaya, from today until Sunday for an exciting ride in a hot air balloon.Launched early this morning by Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Minister Datuk Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal, the 3rd Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2011 will feature 27 top balloonists from 14 countries.
 
They are from the US, Japan, Belgium, Switzerland, New Zealand, Netherlands, France, Germany, the UK, Dubai, India, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia.
The event will feature attention-grabbing balloons in various designs like the Darth Vader, Doraemon, Woodrow C. Greenleaf Upside and Mauriske which will fill the sky over Putrajaya.The four-day fiesta is expected to attract more than 250,000 spectators, including international tourists.




In addition, the Perbadanan Putrajaya will be providing five hot air balloons for the public for tethered rides 20 metres above the ground.
The highlight of the fiesta would  be the enchanting Night Glow scheduled to take place on Saturday night. — Bernama