Tue 16 Mar 2010
Replicas of Ancient Architecture in Batu Pahat.
Posted by philip under News from the papers , Parks & Recreation1 Comment
Saw this in JohorBuzz on the online version of New Straits Times.
http://www1.nst.com.my/JohorBuzz/Monday/Stories/20100315012512/Article
Tropical Village is located in Air Hitam.
URL: http://www.tropicalvillage.com.my/
Replica icons in a pleasure park
2010/03/15
LOCATED some 30km from Batu Pahat, one may be surprised to see replicas of ancient architectural wonders such as the Great Pyramid, mysterious faces of the Easter Islands and the Great Wall of China.
Set up on a 15-hectare piece of land, visitors are greeted by two giant kuda kepang (wooden horses) at the entrance of the Tropical Village Park.
The colourful replicas are impressive although they are not made to scale and they are built on a hill which is at the centre of the park. Even the Eiffel Tower of Paris and the Sleeping Buddha of Sri Lanka can be found resting there.
Visitors can be seen making a beeline for the monuments. Many pose for pictures at these replicas.
The park also has a mini zoo, a bougainvillea park, paddle boats, and an orchard where rare trees that bear mentega and sentul fruits can be found.
There is also a “Love Park” where newly-weds, in their nuptial outfits have their pictures taken at heart-shaped or love-themed structures.
And for those who prefer spine-tingling experiences, the Haunted House or Rumah Hantu will scare the living daylights out of them.
There are chalets, motel rooms and a dormitory, which can house up to 100 people at a time for those who want overnight accommodation.
The entry fee is RM6 for adults and RM3 for children, with the option of taking one’s car or motorcycle around the park for an additional RM6 and RM3 respectively.
