With Visit Malaysia 2007, Malaysia is promoting hard on this special piece of land: Taman Tasik Titiwangsa (TTT) or in English, Titiwangsa Lake Garden. TTT nestled in the northern area of Kuala Lumpur. It is rated one of the most popular metropolitan recreational parks over here.
The Eye on Malaysia which runs from 6th January 2007 till 31st December 2007 has changed TTT quite abit. Formerly with only 300 patrons per day, TTT now holds approximately of 3,000 people to 30,000 people per day!
So what is this Eye on Malaysia all about?
Eye on Malaysia is part of the highlights for “International Water Sky Spectacular 2007″. Eye on Malaysia is a 60 metre high structure simillar to the “London Eye”. With 40 gondolas with a capacity of six passengers per gondola, each ride will take approximately 10mins – 12 mins. All passengers will be able to experience a breathtaking 360 degree panorama over 20 kilometres of Kuala Lumpur. Yes. We will be able to see the Petronas Twin Towers from here.
What are the other highlights aside Eye on Malaysia?
Other highlights are the imaginative images on screens of water, mesmerizing laser beam sequences, awesome pyrotechnics, choreographed water ski performances, breathtaking wave rider stunts and the captivating Malaysia ‘Postcards’ display. Throughout 2007, a series of other international special events are planned to premiere within KL’s new entertainment precinct at Lake Titiwangsa.
How much will it costs per person?
For adults, expect to pay RM15 per ride while RM10 per child. If you dont wish to share the gondolas with someone else, you may book a gondola for RM100 only.
What are the best time to go for this ride?
Best time is on the night of Friday, Saturday and Sunday where the highlights will be held from 9:00pm onwards. Be prepared to go early! The queue will takes you hours to reach the gondolas if you are late. But if you just want to see what is this Eye on Malaysia all about, feel free to go anytime of the day.
What are the other activities in TTT?
Located at Jalan Kuantan, this lake garden has lots of recreational sites. There were man-made beach that is located at one of the corner of the core lake where the boat riding, kayak-ing. But all these are temporary closed at the moment. Other than that, there is a children’s playground, a huge space for theatre and other activities.
At the south of TTT, there are remote control car race track, horse track, football field, a Seafood Restaurant.
What are the nearby landmarks?
TTT is very near to the Istana Budaya, National Gallery, Sutra Dance Theatre and National Library.
The eye on Malaysia
Gondolas 
The Eye on Malaysia
Courtesy from: http://www.eyeonmalaysia.com.my
The Art of Fireworks
The Wet and Wild Ski Show
Theatre of The Waters
The Dance of Lasers
VMY 2007: The Eye on Malaysia
Actually, I had expected the ferris wheel to be larger. But then again, I wouldn’t want the government to spend too much money on this alone either. Anyway, since it was widely publicized, we decided to pay The Eye on Malaysia a visit.