Chin Swee Caves Temple is a popular attraction at Genting Highlands, especially for those who don't really gamble in the casinos, given the rumours that it's bad luck for punters.
I am NOT a hardcore gambler and enjoy the temple for its peaceful setting perched on the side of the cool highlands. Totally well-loved by those living in the hot tropics of the lowlands.
While I am no stranger to the temple, something caught my attention this time when I was taking photographs of the big buddha statue. What's that tower above Goh Tong Hall? Can I go up?
Woah, we can! There's the 360-degree Observation Tower!
Entry from the door as above! Those who took the elevators should be able to see the door but the eyes of most visitors would be captivated by the sight of the Big Buddha right ahead, and would likely miss the sign on the side door!
See, we were totally alone! Amazing that most people didn't even know the existence of this place. Even for me, I was surprised that it took me so long as I would always just go to the taller 10,000 Buddhas Pagoda (next door) for a bird's eye view of the surrounding.
Right here at the 360-degree Observation Tower, we got a front-seat panorama of the parade square that played host to the two most recognizable figures of Buddhism; the big statues of Buddha and Guanyin.
Being 360-degree means a direct look of the 10,000 Buddhas Pagoda! Do note that it has set of operating hours, and closes at about 5pm.
So don't venture there thinking you can catch the sunset from the top of the pagoda. Not to mention it's also quite tiring climbing up. I have been here with a few groups of friends in the past year, and I am the only one who has gone all the way up.
From the front, where the Buddha statue was, the observation tower was only about two to three floor high. From the back, it was a lot higher!
The last view from the 360-degree, with the archway that many departing from Resort World Genting would bypass. Some thought Chin Swee Caves Temple would be hard to go but it's connected to the cable car station. And there's always GRAB!
I really don't understand why people would want to vandalize. If they really want to make a mark; they should scrawl down their personal particulars, and preferably with a video that is uploaded publicly to their social media.
Chill and ommmm....
Come, time to go and climb the five flights of stairs down!
Yes, it's not accessible for those on wheelchairs....
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