This shot is taken back in January 2008 when during the days when I was studying in the capital city. Inspired by London Eye, Eye on Malaysia is built in conjunction of Visit Malaysia Year 2007. It has now been relocated to Melaka later on.

And before Google Maps updates its images of the long gone Ferris wheel, it’s better to keep a snapshot of Titiwangsa Lake where Eye on Malaysia is located.

The Eye on Malaysia was a 60 metre tall portable Ferris wheel installation at Titiwangsa Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The purpose of having the Eye on Malaysia was inspired by the London Eye

The wheel comprises 42 gondolas (including 1 VIP gondola) and was unveiled in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2007 on January 6, 2007 by Malaysian Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

The wheel allows visitors to experience a 360-degree panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur and over 20 kilometres of its surroundings including Kuala Lumpur Tower, Istana Budaya and Petronas Twin Towers, during a 12-minute ride.

It was relocated to Malacca on November 8, 2008.

Text above are quoted from Wikipedia.

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Boosting one of the world’s most important shipping port, Hong Kong lights up brilliantly at night. In the picture, IFC being the tallest structure in Hong Kong (on the right) dominates the skyline. On the left, there are Bank Of China Tower, AIG, HSBC and many more.

See this photo also in flickr.

Originally posted at hugolim.com

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