Malaysia's Tourist Destinations (Part III)

  This is the last of the 3-part series I wrote about our trip to Malaysia.

Genting Highlands is about an hour away from Kuala Lumpur. When you're in Davao City, that's like going to Buda. Where the temperature is a lot cooler and the air is fresher.

I've read about Genting Highlands online when I did a research before our trip. So somehow I knew that we will be taking a cable ride. So I've conditioned my mind to that already... :) I have a fear of heights you see, but me - being me.. that will not stop me from experiencing another adventure!

So together with the rest of the group, John and I , fell inline. A very long line, that is.. Like Singapore, tourists flock to Malaysia specially Kuala Lumpur. I didn't mind the long wait though because that means delaying the inevitable. haha...

After almost an hour, we were able to board the cable car. I thought it was going to be a short ride. But it turned out to be 3.8 km long. We were told later on that the Genting cable car is the longest in the world. uh- huh! If I had known earlier, I guess I wouldn't have had the guts to do the ride.

The view was spectacular. It's nice to be on top because you get to see everything. We were so high, some trees looked liked dwarfs already.

What I liked about it is that, it's well-maintained. And it's very safe. So somehow, that eased my mind.
The moment we got out of the cable car, the cold breeze touched my face. The temperature is a lot lower comparing to where we took the ride from.

The place is amazing. They must have spent billions developing the place. The resort stands on top of the mountain. It offers hotels with casino. Children's ride , shows and a lot of restaurants. This place was no doubt built with the tourists and their needs in mind. They even have a shopping arcade there! Who would think of shopping on top of the mountain huh?!



















Since, this is a vast resort, do not forget to wear comfortable shoes. You will need to walk all over the place to see everything. That's why a comfy walking shoes is a must! A drape or a jacket also if you want to explore outside the huge complex. That is if you do not like feeling the cold air....

After spending several hours at the resort, it was time to leave. I told John that I couldn't take the cable car again so we just took a taxi going down. It was a 15 min. ride and the fare was only 50 singapore dollar. Yes, for those who do not like riding in a cable car, there are


taxis at the hotel. Just go to the hotel entrance and the incharge will call the taxi for you. I found out that some tourist buses go up there. That's why I wondered why ours , didn't. The snake-like road is wide and it is concrete so it's not scary at all.

Plus you'll find some temples along the way. I am glad that we took a taxi going down because we did not miss a thing!

Malaysia's Tourist Destinations (Part 2)

   One of the most amazing experiences I had in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia was a visit to the Hindu shrines located in Batu Cave. The cave formed by a limestone is 400 million years old but was only discovered in the 1800's.

Our group was composed of 19 people, but only John, Ma'am Estela, Mario and I went up. I couldn't blame them too! Just thinking of the 272 steps going up is tiring. haha...

But of course, I didn't want to miss the opportunity of seeing what's there right? So up we go! After several stops to rest and take a long breathe, I reached the top... I stood in awe when I looked back and saw the beauty infront of me. The cave is 100 meter high above the ground. And it showed a spectacular view of the sky and Kuala Lumpur...

When I reached inside, I had goosebumps.
There were several shrines where people stop to take pictures or pray.

Batu Cave was developed in honor of Lord Muruga, the God of the Hindu's. The statue is made of gold plated concrete and is 47.2 meter high. It is believed to be the tallest statue of Lord Muruga.

Since we only had limited time to explore the cave, I did not see the other statues, which are as awesome as the ones I saw. If I am able to go back to Malaysia someday, I would spend more time at Batu Cave. John felt a little disappointed when we found out that there's a lying statue in one of the other caves.


It was my first time to be in a cave. So for me, that experience was awesome! I loved looking at the stone formation with its various colors; red, yellow, blue... I just found it really beautiful. And I am glad that such a wonder is being preserved for people from our generation and beyond..





                                                                   Lea C. Walker
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Malaysia's Tourist Destinations (Part 1)

Part of the travel incentive I got was a trip to Malaysia. It was a beautiful ride by bus for about 6 hours coming from Singapore. In the Philippines, that's like travelling from Davao City to Cagayan De Oro City. The difference is that you'll see mountain ridges here while travelling in a zigzag road. In Malaysia, it's all flat land planted with Palm trees. I shared about it in my previous blog.

We arrived in Kuala Lumpur, around 4pm. Mr. Singh and our bus driver, immediately brought us to the King's Palace. Of course, tourists are not allowed to go inside. Too bad huh? But they'll give you a chance to take photos with the palace guards, who by the way, are like mannequins because they are not allowed to move while on duty.

They also assigned 2 guards for picture-taking purposes. So John and I waited for our turn to pose with them for a souvenir photo! That's why when you're on vacation, make sure that you have your camera with you. An extra battery. And an extra memory card. Photos can be transferred in the laptop too, if you don't mind bringing an extra luggage. Chances are, if you're like me, you'll go crazy taking pictures with everything you see! I got more than 600 pictures on a one week trip. haha





After the King's Palace, our guide brought us to downtown Kuala Lumpur for dinner in a chinese restaurant. But on the way there, we made several stops again to.... take pictures, of course!


This used to be a railroad train station. But they are using it now as a government office.






I like their post office building. But I forgot to ask when this was built.









Petronas Towers, at sunset.




Petronas Twin Towers at night. Beautiful right? This was taken near the chinese restaurant we had dinner at.










The next day, our tour guide brought us to Petronas Towers. We were not able to go on top because they reached the limit already. They only allow 200 people every 6 in the morning and 6 in the evening. So if you really want to go to the ledge, make sure you go there 2-3 hours ahead of time to avoid the long line.

I was still very happy because I was able to get an amazing shot of the tower. Plus they got lots of shops to visit in the mall.

Lea C. Walker
www.davaoproperties.com