The Mines Sightseeing Cruise 11 Dec 2014

Today is the Birthday of The Sultan of Selangor, thus it is a state holiday. Daddy thinking of going to The Mines Shopping Mall. It is another part of Klang Valley which we seldom go.

The Mines Resort City are consists of The Mines Shopping Mall, The Mines Waterfront Business Park, The Mines Resort & Golf Club, and the Palace of the Golden Horses Hotel and the Mines Wellness Hotel.

The Mines Resort City was built from the late 1980s onwards on a site which was once the world's largest open cast tin mine, with a massive hole in the ground 2km long, one kilometer wide and 200 metres deep.

When mining activities ceased the hole filled with rainwater and the two lakes were formed. The two lakes which were formed were called South Lake and the North Lake.

The larger North Lake covers 150 acres and is 200 meters deep. It runs from The Mines Shopping Mall, past the Mines Waterfront Business Park, the blue-domed Sapura Group HQ building and the Mines Resort & Golf Club. The two smart hotels also back onto this lake: the Palace of the Golden Horses and The Mines Wellness Hotel.

The smaller South Lake is bordered by the Heritage condominiums, some luxury bungalows and the Australian School.

The lakes are connected by a canal which runs through the shopping mall. Both lakes are teeming with fish including carp and large catfish. Herons, storks, ducks and monitor lizards feed here.

It is our first ever unique experience too, with the water lift which connected both lakes with the Mines Shopping Mall. It felt a bit uncomfortable and hot during the boat is lowered 7 meters in 7 minutes. But, it really an interesting experience.

The Mines Cruise is an enjoyable boat ride. We really enjoyed the deep breath of fresh air and the breeze during the ride, and surrounded by water and the splendour of tranquil lake setting and green forests on quick nimble vessels.

The boat driver stopped in various spots or places to enable us to feed the fish, birds and ducks. He has fish food for sale too at RM3 per packet.

Both Issac and Annabelle were having fun and happy on the cruise today. Overall it took about 45 minutes for both lakes. Really a relaxing moments with the loves one ^^ !!

 

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