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Archive for February, 2010
FGS Dong Zen Temple 2010
01217 days
Many of us were anticipating this event when it comes to Chinese New Year. FGS Dong Zen (佛光山) has become the most attractive icon in Malaysia. As usual, the main iconic this year is Marvelous Malaysia Tiger Lantern.
Fo Guang Shan (FGS) Dong Zhen Temple
16 February 2010
CNY Lantern & Flora Festival
I always wanted to visit this place every year … hence it’s my second year in a row. I went on third day of CNY lunar calendar, but still encountered a huge crowd, especially in the late afternoon. Many were flocking into the place for pray, leisure, take photo and also family hangout.
Human bumper-to-bumper happened in most area where it was impossible to stop for photo shooting. You imagine how stuffy it is. Tension.
To go there, I used KESAS highway from KL. I paid RM6.60 in 3 plaza tolls for one way only. Used to turn left when you see Banting/Klang interchange. There are 15km to reach FGS from the interchange. Signboard is available along the way.
Cameron Highlands Trip
01220 days
Cameron Highlands is a highland region located about 121 km east of Ipoh and about 214 km north of Kuala Lumpur, in Pahang, Malaysia. At 5,000 ft (1,500 m) above sea level it is the highest area on the mainland, enjoys a cool climate, with temperatures no higher than 25°C and rarely falls below 12°C year-round. My visit this round encountered a quite low temperature, which I believe below 20°C.
Cameron Highlands
December 2009
Last series of 3-in-1 Ipoh Trip … Geng!
Cameron Highlands on third day was our last stop of my 3-in-1 Ipoh Trip …Â Geng! before ended our marvelous trip. This highland is actually accessible via Tapah and Simpang Pulai road entrance.
I was check-out earlier from Highway Hotel at 9am. Upon fully pump our petrol tank, we moved up via Simpang Pulai road. It was rainy in the morning causes high density of mist.
Perak Cave Temple
01221 days
Perak Tong is located within the huge limestone caves of Gunung Tasek, 6 km to the north of Ipoh, nestles the Perak Tong temple. The Perak Tong is a popular tourist destination and a historical destination near the town of Ipoh. This was part of my 3-in-1 Ipoh Trip … Geng!
Perak Cave Temple (Perak Tong)
December 2009
The temple in the cave built in 1926 by a Buddhist priest from China and it houses over 40 Buddha. When you entered to this temple, you will see a 12.8m high sitting Buddha which is the tallest and largest of its kind in Malaysia when first commissioned.
It’s very easy to find from the side of the main road. Therefore, no way to miss this tourist spot. If you happen to drive from Ipoh town or exit from the North South Expressway (PLUS) through Sungai Siput exit, you will find this temple on your right not far away from the highway exit.
Kek Lok Tong Cave
01223 days
Kek Lok Tong in Chinese pronunciation means Cavern of Ultimate Bliss. It’s located not far away from Sam Poh Tong since they are on the same range of limestone hills. I visited this cavern in my 3-in-1 Ipoh Trip recently, also known as Balik Kampung … Geng!
Kek Lok Tong Cave
December 2009
Cavern of Ultimate Bliss
Ipoh is pretty much surrounded with limestone hill and caves. Many temples can be found locating in the cave and this Kek Lok Tong is one of the many famous caves. It’s hidden far from town into residential area. Only a handful signboards are able to bring us to the destination. Luckily we have a good navigator with us during the entire trip.
After some confusing left and right turn throughout the housing area, we finally reached at the cave temple which was quite quiet. There were only a few people around. Are we too early?
Lou Sang 2010 @ Hakka Restaurant
01224 days
My first Lou Sang dinner with my ex-colleagues, almost all of us here. There were nine of us (ten originally including FK Wong (Simon) decided to fly us kite at last minute). We arrived at 7.30pm. This was highly anticipated dinner, without you all, it won’t be a complete dinner that day.
Lou Sang @ Hakka Restaurant
10 February 2010
Once we get our sit, we were served with the menu. It was a special dinner meal set ranging from RM498 to RM698. We decided on the basic dinner set, comprised 9 meals. I don’t remember the meal’s name but it’s very similar to hotel bouquet dinner except the first dish. Our first dish was salmon fish yee sang.
