Februar 1991

En lille udflugt til Genting Highlands

Gitte:

I weekenden tænkte vi, at der skulle ske et eller andet, så vi drog på en tur til Genting Highlands, der ligger en times kørsel herfra. Når man taler om Genting Highlands, tænker man automatisk på spille–casino og høje uskønne hoteller (hvis man bor hernede), men det var nu ikke det, der interesserede os.

Vi ville bare finde en junglesti, som vi vidste skulle være der et sted.

Chin Swee Caves Temple is a Taoist temple that’s set on a 28-acre plot of rocky forested land in Genting Highlands, where locals often frequent for religious rituals and enjoy the serene atmosphere. It was erected in honour of Reverend Master Chin Swee, a Buddhist monk from the Fujian Province who was renowned for his ability to summon rain and drive away evil spirits. One of the temple’s most recognised landmarks is a nine-storey Pagoda, which is fitted with images of Buddha and thousands of blessing lamps. Visitors are allowed to climb the steps towards the top of the pagoda, where they are greeted with panoramic views of the mountain. Within the temple grounds are gigantic statues of Buddha and Kuan Yin, as well as intricate sculptures of animals and inscriptions of ancient Chinese traditions and beliefs.