"Eye on Malaysia", the giant ferris wheel allows visitors to experience a 360-degree panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur during a 12-minute ride that goes 60 metres high.
I had taken a few snapshots and made a panorama view of the whole lake with the ferris wheel in the background, but this size below isn't doing justice to my effort.
We took a walk around the whole lake, which takes up about one whole hour. It's quite a good crowd at the lake, with people from all walks of life and all ages enjoying the cool crispy morning air. Some display their skills in tai chi, some line dancing, some organization having a family function, some students playing basketballs, others just walking or jogging or just strolling around in their leisurely pace. It's a kind of "peaceful" environment, in that sense.
The Eye, built at a cost of RM30 million, was launched in January this year to welcome in Visit Malaysia Year 2007, targetting some 20 over million tourists for the year. Wonder that figure target is on track?
It offers a magnificent view of Kuala Lumpur and over 20 kilometres of its surroundings including KL Tower, Istana Budaya and Petronas Twin Towers.
However, I do find the lake not totally well maintained. It would be nice if there are places for picnickers or some eye-sores sights cleaned up.
There are a total of 42 air-conditioned gondolas comprising 39 units for the public, one for VIPs and two for disabled passengers. Each of the gondola can carry eight persons.
Tickets are available at the sales counter in the Titiwangsa Lake Gardens. It costs RM15 for adults and RM8 for children aged 3 to 12 and senior citizens. Operating hours for the ferris wheel are from 10am to 10pm daily.
We are planning a ride up on the ferris wheel when some family guests come visiting.
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