Monday, September 15, 2014

Genting Highlands & Bukit Tinggi on a Merdeka Day 2014



Sharing some spots to visit in Pahang... 

1. Ride the Skyway to Genting Highlands Resort

2 way ride: 12 myr

Genting Skyway

 Cool view from the top, cold! 


The outdoor theme park is still under construction so there's not so much to see in the resort.  I heard it will be finished by 2016, let's wait and see.  For the meantime, you can enjoy the cafes, casino and indoor theme park. 




2. Drop by Strawberry farm where you can experience strawberry picking or just enjoy the lavender, daisies, and other colorful flowers.

Strawberries
Surrounded by the beautiful flowers
Lavenders 

Rubber boots are made into pots


3. Make a quick stop at the Chocolate Factory for some free treats and take advantage of their promos.  I recommend the green tea and tiramisu with almond flavored chocolates. 




4. From Gotong Jaya (where the Chocolate Factory is), catch a taxi going to Chin Swee Caves (be careful of rip off taxi drivers, they shouldn't charge you more than 15 myr).  
Tip: if you are in Genting Highlands Resort, get the free shuttle from Resorts World it will take you directly to the temple. Try their vegetarian restaurant at the 11th floor. 







The ten chambers or hell



5. You can travel another 40km to Bukit Tinngi where you can visit a very beautiful French Village, the Colmar Tropicale. Before going inside the village, take the shuttle bus going to the Japanese Garden where you can enjoy the cold breezy weather while taking a walk along the botanical garden. 

Entrance ticket to Colmar Tropicale including Japanese Garden @ 12 myr. 

Japanese Village & Botanical Garden








Japanese Tea Garden ~ Bukit Tinngi 


Don't miss the 12:00 show of the beautiful Russian ladies at the center of the French Village. 



After the show you can go around the village to take a close look at the French inspired structures. 











 


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