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VMY2007: The Eye on Malaysia
Actually, I had expected the ferris wheel to be larger. But then again, I wouldn’t want the government to spend too much money on this alone either. Anyway, since it was widely publicized, we decided to pay The Eye on Malaysia a visit.
The weather was beautiful. I mean it was just perfect for an evening outing at the Titiwangsa Lake Gardens. Just look at the blue, blue sky!
We couldn’t resist going for a ride. It costs RM15 per adult, with some discount for senior citizens as well as the disabled. We bought the ‘Private Gondola’ package for RM100, where we could have the whole gondola to ourselves. We held the ticket for several hours and returned later that night for a night ride.
We planned to catch the fireworks display during our ride, but we couldn’t make it in time for that. Shortly after arriving, the “International WaterSky Spectacular” show was already about to begin. The show featured, among others, images on water screens, laser beam displays and water ski performances.
And then came the fireworks display. It wasn’t really spectacular compared to some others that I had seen, but fireworks are always nice to watch anyway. At that time, the ferris wheel wasn’t moving so I guess they paused the wheel to make way for the show.
We held on to our ticket and began walking towards the ferris wheel. The place was, of course, pretty crowded. Many shutterbugs thronged here with their tripods too.
The fireworks display, I heard, is only till the end of February. And there is no show on weekdays. So if you plan to catch the show, better go while you still can :). (For more fireworks photos from the Eye on Malaysia, check out Smashpop.net)
Fortunately for us, we bought our tickets early. Because a huge crowd was seen queuing up to get theirs. The guards said we did not need to queue up again.
That’s our neighbour. With the whole gondola to ourselves, needless to say, we camwhored like nobody’s business. The people in there must have noticed our camera flashes every couple of seconds once.
We were in there for about five cycles, I think. During the first 3 cycles we wished that we could sit longer and enjoy the ride. But after the 4th cycle it started to get boring. Heh.
The KLCC Twin Towers, and some light reflections on the Titiwangsa Lake. The KL skyline at night is never complete without the KLCC Twin Towers.
Look at the people at the Titiwangsa Lake! They appear so tiny from the highest point of the ferris wheel.
The ride was about 15 minutes long (although the guards officially say it should be 12 minutes). The gondola had doors on both sides; one for entry and the other for exit.
Up goes our gondola. There was also a VIP gondola. It costs RM200, twice the price of Private gondola. How is it different from the other gondolas? Snacks and drinks, as well as some other ’special differences’ that I wasn’t interested in.
All in all I enjoyed the ride. It was even better to have a great company of friends on board!
12 Feb 2007 narrowband
wuah! i should’ve gone at night!
I’m going……but dunno when. Waiting for the crowd to fade first. Hehe
Nice photos. :)
wah wah wah…nice photo n nice view ! I wish 2 go but nobody wan go v me.. :(
’special differences’ that I wasn’t interested in… hmm sounds like u are hard to satisfied uh? wat do u get interested in btw.. u really making it sounds like u are asexual.. hehehe..
nice share narrow.. proud to be malaysian?
Wuching - You could have returned at night!
Thank you Che-cheh! They’re mostly locals. I guess tourists are bored of ferris wheels already :p
Michelle - Got leh! Jian leh, Eric.. Nic.. Kiat.. Pin (!).. Yong.. Haha. They’ll be happy to accompany you!
Jian - Dude you always go out of context. Dun cakap banyak - fast fast ajak Michelle go for a ride! I just told her how happy you’d be to accompany her. Don’t let me down come on..
Yes! On that day we bumped into many friendly Malaysians (all races, all ages), and I felt that was Malaysia at her best!
U booked a whole RM100 gondola but u forget to mention u go with who? No photos of ppl, only things.. Ekeke.. No need so secret mah.. Oh ya, why u no invite me.. !!
I didn’t forget ^_^.
Not everybody likes to have their photos up on the net.
Whoops, you want to go? :p
Narrow, cybie was hinting to u to take her there for Valentines, and u just blew ur chance.. how how?
yea agree with cybie, shud have shared who was in the same private gogola with u.. we would wanna know, u dun want us start guessing and names tat u dun wanna appear here might appear.. hahahah
Cool pictures! but i only went at night though, it was really awesome, the view from the top was like WAHHHH :D
Typical Malaysian jakun on the loose. hahaha
And you booked the private gondola?! Fuhhh
Awh, you know Jian, I could go with Cybie again if she wants to.. haha!
Julee, very shiok wan, to have the whole gondola to ourselves.. Cheaper summore leh, we had 7 ppl mar. Ya agreed, esp with the camera in hand, i looked abit jakun also.. ehe.
Could you tel me which is the nearest train station from here?
I would like to go there. Thanks.
The nearest LRT station is the Titiwangsa LRT Station. Even so, the walking distance to the Titiwangsa Lake Gardens is about 30 minutes.
You can either take a cab, or RapidKL bus #116 (from the Titiwangsa LRT Station) should you prefer not to walk.
I like London eye much more.
Malaysia kinda like following peoplesss