Monday, December 17, 2007

"Kellie's Castle"

On the way back from Pangkor, decided to use the more conventional path - highway! Along the road from Batu Gajah to the PLUS highway, there is one tourist attraction called Kellie's Castle. I pass by a few times during my old USM Tronoh days, but never went in... Now, lets see what it's all about!

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Kellie's Castle front...
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This is an interesting tree. Notice on the trunk is an image of...
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... a bear! Cool huh...
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Green green grass...
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The castle is mostly uncompleted. The owner was said to have run into problems and passed away before it was finished. It was mostly forgotten until recently.
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Walking the mysterious corridors....
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One of the many secret tunnels/exits that link one part of the castle to another. They made these so that when the castle is under attack, there is a quick escape route. But it was too spooky for me, so I dare not try walking it..hahaha :P
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Outside... damn hot day...
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Ah, my favourite: the speech podium!
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The background building is the first home of Kellie, only left ruins after WWII bombings...
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The view from the tower! Notice the round speech podium. It also serves as an observation platform for Kellie to admire the beautiful view from his castle...
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The castle is influenced by Islamic architecture.
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Recommended? Hey, if you're around town, why not? :D

It's not free but quite cheap @ RM4 per person. The beautiful garden is already worth it ;)

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

The object on the tree trunk looks more like a female's boob to me :D

Leopard said...

Wahh.... now tat u mention it... :P

Sharon said...

LOL i was just gonna post the same comment haha

Anonymous said...

PT-Hai is always in front when it comes to PT-ness :P