September 22, 2008
Bukit Tinggi: There and Back Again, A local Tourist Tale, by Alex Wong
The first time I was here was during Sweetheart’s birthday, last month. Last Sunday I was here again with Sweetheart, Marc and WK for a sunday drive cum sight seeing. IMHO, RM16 for a full day entrance pass for 4 attractions is reasonable, but suveniors, drinks and food are over inflated. I don’t mind paying RM20 for roast chicken lunch set, but definitely not RM5 for an ice cream cone that retails for RM2. I have nothing against profit making, but 75% profit is a rip off, especially when such items are easily available down hill.
So, here’s a quick tip if you do plan to visit Berjaya Hill Resort but do not plan to burn a hole in your pocket.
- Bring your own drinking water. There are several highway rest stop with convenicence store that sells bottled drinking water at retail price (RM2 per liter). Getting water from home can save you much more. 500cc bottled water sold at the Rabbit Park is RM3.
- Bring your own snacks. If you are the type that like tidbits, then it’s advisable to bring your own supply. The convenience store there are poorly stocked, hence does not carry a large variety of goods. Just twisties, sweets, lollipop, and RM5 ice cream cone.
- If you plan to feed the koi at the Japanese Village, bring your own fish pallets. I was outraged that they sold fish pallets no more then half a fistful for RM1. Same goes for rabbit feed.
- Park at the French Village and then take the provided transport up to the Japanese Village and Botanical Garden. The free taxi service drop off directly at the door step of the Japanese Village. If you plan to drive there, the provided parking space is a distance from the Japanese Village.
- Bring sunscreen if you are spending allot of time outdoors. you are 3500 feet closer to the sun.
