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Rainforest Trees At The Taiping Lake

My last trip away from home was the Singapore getaway in the middle of September, seems like a long time to me though it was only around two months ago. So when my friend suggested to go Taiping for a short trip, I didn't hesitate, after all, Taiping is just less than an hour away from Ipoh...

I started the journey early on Saturday and we had a nice stroll at the Taiping lake... due to the rain, the plants and the trees glitter and the lake is not "drought looking" anymore...
We parked our car at the hotel and started our stroll here...
And then I realize I forgot to bring my camera... sigh...
First time capturing flowers using my iPhone 3... 
I don't know the name of this flower.. how about you?
Can never grow tired of admiring the greens here in Lake Gardens...
 Serene looking, ain't they...
Even this tree caught my eye....
Looking at the pictures now, I must not underestimate my iPhone 3 leh....
Saw a group of Bird watchers... they are from the Nature Society....
Love the reflections...
Can someone spot a No Entry sign in the lake?
I wonder why the sign is there...
Maybe they are forbidden to enter that area....
I mean the row-row, row your boat-ers.....
Walk coming to an end...
Soon we reached the hotel after one big round... 
 
 I heard one time they wanted to cut down the Rainforest trees! 
But after much protest, it was called off... 
Such beautiful greens....
Such a beautiful place to visit... time and time again... 

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  1. Irene TanNovember 11, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Not bad, your iphone 3 captures beautiful pix. Very pro now. Love the greens and the unique shapes of the trees. Nice weekend spend.

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  2. suituapuiNovember 11, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Hopefully, I'll get to stop by Taiping one day...

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  3. KenNovember 11, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Nice... i visited Taiping few months back and the heat was unbearable, we did visit the zoo right next to the lake though, but nothing much :p

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  4. Rose worldNovember 11, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Nice lake garden. Hope to visit Taiping some day.

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  5. ReanaclaireNovember 11, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    irene: yes, I am amazed by my old phone too... i was so disappointed when i didnt bring my camera along when i was strolling..


    stp: remind us when you come.. :)

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  6. ReanaclaireNovember 11, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    ken: oh yes, it is best to walk in the morning and not afternoon.. evening is also nice...



    rose: hope you will one day...

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  7. Somewhere in SingaporeNovember 11, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    The other time, u were in Singapore, u forgot your phone, this round u forgot your camera, kekek...

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  8. Somewhere in SingaporeNovember 11, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Did you meetup with Angeline?

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  9. Somewhere in SingaporeNovember 11, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    And Hayley?

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  10. ReanaclaireNovember 11, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    Sharon: that shows I am very forgetful.. sigh... No, I didn't get to meet them up.. hopefully some other time... :)

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  11. [SK]November 11, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    i heard Taiping is just 45min drive from Ipoh, can go there more often lah since it's so near.. and this Taiping Lake is ever so beautiful, from the photo it looks like those overseas scenery printed on the calendar.. of course when you are there, surely don't feel that, mainly because of the weather and also the people :p

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  12. UnknownNovember 11, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    All the photos are very nicely taken. Can consider not to use camera jor.

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  13. UnknownNovember 11, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    Me most of the time I used my phone to capture photo too.

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  14. UnknownNovember 11, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    I think that flower is from Lily's family.

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  15. foongpcNovember 12, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    I wanna go Taiping! I love the trees and the lake and also the rain! : )

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  16. ChrisAuNovember 12, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    Lovely taiping !

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  17. TekkausNovember 12, 2013 at 3:18 AM

    My second home. Ha :D

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  18. claireNovember 12, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    sk: overseas or not, the scenery in Taiping lake produces a serenity surrounding..


    angeline: thanks for the info.. i know nothing much when it comes to flowers and plants... :)

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  19. claireNovember 12, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    foong: rainforest trees you mean.. hahahaa...


    chris: yes, lovely Taiping...


    tekkaus: I was trying to find the restaurant you went to.. but couldnt.. :)

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  20. Somewhere in SingaporeNovember 12, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Claire, if from Ipoh go Kuantan, very far?

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  21. Small KucingNovember 12, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    yes i still remember its so beautiful there.

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  22. ReanaclaireNovember 12, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Sharon: yes, quite far.. er.. 5-6 hours drive...


    kathy: last time we went there, the water all dried.. hahaha..

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  23. munNovember 12, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    What a nice place for a walk if the weather is not too hot. Angeline is correct, the flower is a lily - spider lily.

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  24. Yee LingNovember 13, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Claire, I love to see those old huge trees at the lake...but at night can be a lil bit scary.

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  25. Eat To LiveNovember 13, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    I wish my phone took pictures that look that great. What a lovely place to visit.

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  26. claireNovember 14, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    mun: now i know! Spider lily!


    ling: yes, now i can imagine.. hahaha...


    terry: I love greens so this lake is really beautiful..

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