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At night the bright glow of Genting Highlands atop a hill about a 45-minute drive from KL beckons invitingly. So you make the trek, and what do you find? A denuded hilltop with a noisy, crowded, gawdy, monstrous cluster of constructions where once there was only virgin forest. What is Genting? A place where you can go to gamble, ride on amusement park rides, play games in a video arcade, experience a fake winter with artificial snow, eat on the run, shop at the same outlets available in the city, and generally leave poorer than when you arrived--both in pocketbook and spirit.
Skip the "entertainment" and head for the cable car. You'll have lots of time to take pictures as you glide over virgin rainforest.
A better choice, if you're anxious to get away from the heat and humidity of KL, is to go further away from the capital (200 km) to Cameron Highlands. This hill resort, in addition to its appeal as a tourist destination, also boasts Malaysia's premier tea plantations. A visit to these is well worth the trip. Another alternative is Bukit Frasier, about 100 km from KL. If you're a golfer, there's a nine-hole course. Otherwise, bring a good book and enjoy the spring-like weather. Leave a Comment
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| | | | Taxi Driver Scams: Beware of 'Taxi Touts' on arrival at KLIA, M'sia | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Always, someone is bound to get tricked into getting a taxi by 'touts' as soon as you exit the arrival hall. The authorities have tried to curb this menace, but somehow, these 'touts' are still there. so, below are some tips on how to get your transportation to the city. Mind you the city is around 75km from the airport. ☼
At the Satellite Terminal Building, look out for a currency changer counter(Money Changer) or bank to change your currency to Malaysian currency (RM = Ringgit Malaysia; US$1.00 = RM$3.80 or better). You need RM$ to pay for your train or taxi fare later. Taxis use the coupon system and taxi booths are available upon exit from the Arrival Hall. There is a choice of an airport limousine service as well as a budget taxi service. The registered taxis can be boarded after buying coupons from Airport Limo counter at Level 3-Arrival Hall (at the exit immediately after clearing customs). Then queue up near Door 3 at Level 3 to board the registered metered taxis. Show your coupon to a person on duty before boarding a taxi. The taxi journey takes 50 to 90 minutes (depending on the general traffic condition on the roads). Public bus services to the city are available one floor down from the Arrival Hall. ☼
ERL - Express Rail Link or KLIA Express After coming out of the exit immediately after clearing customs, you are at Level 3 (Arrival Hall). Take a lift down to Level 1 to take the KLIA Ekspres (trains) to KL Sentral Station. Cost: RM35.00 (adult, single trip) or RM70.00 (adult; return trip) There are also promotional group/family rates. Pls inquire at the counter. RM15.00(child 3-12 yrs, single trip) RM25.00 (senior citizen, single trip) Please ASK if you qualify for this rate! ☼First Train: 5.00 am ☼Last Train: 1.00 am ☼Frequency: Every 15 minutes ☼Travelling Time: 28 minutes (non-stop) ☺ Leave a Comment
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