Miniland at Legoland Malaysia, Model Up Close: Taj Mahal of India

One structure I would really love to see is the Taj Mahal of India. It is widely considered as one of the most beautiful structure in the world.  Unfortunately even some of my Indian friends are telling me to be very careful when visiting the place, since the area is not safe according to them and validated with what I've been reading and hearing from travelers.  Well, for now this Taj Mahal masterpiece from Miniland of Legoland Malaysia provided me a bird's eye view of this glorious beauty! This is ok for now, but soon Taj Mahal... soon I will be seeing you with my naked eye. 

The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage" according to Wikepedia. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This lego version of Taj Mahal is already a masterpiece by itself, one place you will surely enjoy during your visit. For more information about Legoland Malaysia and how to get there, please check my earlier post. Legoland Malaysia is the first one in Asia and 6th Legoland Park  in the world.

For more to see structures in Miniland Section of Legoland, please check my other post here (under Malaysia). 

HOW TO GET HERE (from Legoland's official website):

Via Private car:

From the North-South Highway / Senai Airport
- Take Tuas / Nusajaya / Pontian / Tanjung Pelepas EXIT 253 > Proceed to Nusajaya EXIT 312 > LEGOLAND^® Malaysia signage will lead you to the destination!

From Johor Bahru / CIQ / Singapore via the Coastal Highway
- From Danga Bay, proceed straight via the Coastal Highway > Proceed all the way to Nusajaya > LEGOLAND Malaysia will be seen before reaching Kota Iskandar.

From Singapore via the Tuas Second Link
- Proceed until you see the Nusajaya EXIT 312 > You will see LEGOLAND Malaysia signage

GPS: 1º 28’ 80" N 103º 35’ 30" E

Via Bus or Private Coach:  Please check this link.


For more info, please visit their main website:   http://www.legoland.com.my/

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Miniland at Legoland Malaysia, Model up close: Pirate City

Included in the Miniland Section of Legoland, Malaysia are the icons of Asia, like Taj Mahal of India, Angkor Wat of Cambodia, Petronas Towers of Kuala Lumpur,  The Great Wall of China, Eye of Singapore, Merlion Park  and other key icons of Singapore, Kuala Lumpur International Airport,  Floating Temple of Myanmar, Putrajaya of Malaysia, Johor Bahru of Malaysia, Wat Arun of Thailand. Then in one section you will find these magnificent pirate ships, the question is, it represents what? During the time I went there, no caption or whatever form of explanation where visitors can know the significance of these ships in relation to other Lego models in Miniland. Nevertheless, you will still enjoy this area, the ships are moving, complete with sound and  visual effects. 

 

Let me share some of my photos:

Legoland Malaysia is the first Legoland in Asia and the first International Theme Park in Malaysia. The park opened on September 15,2012 and I was happy to be there on the second day of opening. For more info about Legoland Malaysia and how to get there, please check this link.

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Miniland at Legoland Malaysia, Model up close: Angkor Wat of Cambodia

As a part of my Legoland, Malaysia series, let me share their Miniland version of Angkor Wat, Cambodia.  Angkor Wat is the best attraction of Cambodia and one of the most finest monuments in the world. I have visited Angkor Archaeological Site a few years back and the temples are really breathtaking, there is always something to be amazed about ancient temples and its rich history. 

The compound of Angkor Wat is so huge that you need to be on air just to get a bird's eye view, so thanks to Legoland, Malaysia for giving us an idea! So this is how Angkor Wat looks like as a whole.

Complete with  people (locals and tourists) walking around the temple, kudos to Legoland! Another thing you must-see in Miniland.

What's the best way to explore Angkor Wat? Of course their famous elephant ride! Check out these tourists enjoying their elephant ride to tour Cambodia's famous Angkor Wat. Amazing art right?

For other Asian tourism icons showcased in Legoland's Miniland, please check this link under "Malaysia - Legoland Theme Park- Johor".

Watch out for more of my Legoland Series! Till next time!

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Miniland at Legoland Malaysia, Model up close: KLIA

As part of my Legoland Series, let me share my boyfriend's  favorite part of Legoland Malaysia, their Lego version of KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport). My boyfriend works as an Aircraft Technician, 12 to 14 hours everyday airport is his playground. And seeing this Lego version of KLIA is really something to be amazed about even to someone like me who hates airports (because I hate flying, hehe) what is so special about it? It offers a bird's eye view of the actual airport! The planes are taxiing, the small vehicles are moving, the conveyor belt carrying the passenger bags are also moving plus sound effects! How's that! And it was so perfectly done up to minutest details, the passengers and even the luggages. Well, of course don't expect the planes to take-off.. hehe.        

From this close up shot of the aircraft you can see the Lego bricks, but I am still in awe how they were able to put those pieces together.

The aircraft unloading / loading passengers

the airport conveyor belt

Taxiing Tiger Airways Aircraft

Departure and Arrival Area. All of those vehicles are moving!

Amazing right? For other Lego models on display at Legoland Malaysia, please check this link under "Malaysia" - Legoland Theme Park- Johor Bahru .

More to come!

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Miniland at Legoland Malaysia, Model Up Close: Singapore

As a part of Miniland at Legoland, Malaysia you will find Legoland's tribute to Singapore. Check here some of these amazing structures came alive through Lego bricks, and what a work of art!  Kudos to Legoland, everything looks so real! With water sprouting from Merlion's mouth, vehicles moving around, boats cruising the water ways, plus sound effects!

Singapore Flyer, Fullerton Hotel, Merlion Park and Cavenagh Bridge

Riverside Point

The Merlion Park, overlooking Singapore Flyer

Merlion Park, yes  with water sprouting from Merlion's mouth.. great right? and the boats are really cruising!

complete with moving vehicles and people!

Merlion Park, Fullertom Hotel and Cavenagh Bridge

The Cavenagh Bridge at the back, and the river cruise

Singapore Port

Those cars are moving! And I love the colorful containers..

Singapore Cruise Ship

Singapore Cruise Ship (and that's my bhe.. by the way.. hehe)

The only thing missing is Singapore's Marina Bay Sands. At night the lights are great too from the pictures they have in their flyers, unfortunately we opened the park (hehe) and we are already tired to wait till evening to see the lego lighted up. Would surely be a great subject for photography!

More to come! For direction how to go to Legoland, Malaysia, ticket price and the 7 themed areas of the park, please check this link.

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Miniland at Legoland Malaysia : Model up close: The Great Wall of China

One place I've been wanting to see is the Great Wall of China, frustrating because my brother works in Beijing and he can show me around...  Hopefully soon! Great Wall of China  is the world's longest and largest human-made structure (stretching over approximately 6,400 km from Shanhaiguan in the east to Lop Nur in the west)  and largest in terms of surface and mass.

I guess for now this Lego model would do. This is one of those you will find at Miniland  of Legoland Malaysia. Highlighting most famous places and structures in Asia.

Have you tried creating something with lego bricks? I've tried, but no luck, I can envision them but my hands are not cooperating.. or those bricks are not cooperating! haha!

Amazing right? and so colorful, a good job Legoland! Hopefully my kids would be better than me with their lego bricks, I will ask them to create a replica of Burj Khalifa.. haha.

More to follow! For their Lego model of Petronas Tower, check this link.

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