Best things to do in Genting Highlands Malaysia

Genting Highlands Malaysia

Genting Highlands, one of the most popular tourist destination in Malaysia is located at a one-hour driving distance from Kuala Lumpur City. You can hop on a bus on a day tour and can have access to the chair-lift leading to Awana Hotel and access to the theme park. Located at around 2000 m above sea level, Genting offers a pleasant respite from the warm and hazy weather in Kuala Lumpur. As you manoeuvre the tricky curves to the top of the Genting Hills you can feel the temperature dropping substantially.

Views of Chin Swee Temple and Cable Car from the Road to Genting

Genting offers entertainment for people from all age groups. The resorts are abuzz with life all through the year as even in low season you there are musical concerts organized and seasonal low rates on the hotel rooms attracts gamblers and tours from around the country and Singapore. 

The opening of the theme park however is dependent on the weather. Currently, as of March 2018, the theme park is undergoing renovation, therefore, if your sole purpose of coming to Genting is an outdoor theme park you might have to wait for further notice.

Awana Mall is a great place to shop and eat

There are, however, lots of indoor attractions for kids that can keep that occupied for a day. There is an indoor theme park in First World Plaza with plenty of quality rides. The resorts are connected through long passageways and you are sure to lose your way while walking from one casino to another. 

All you can eat buffet is a great choice in Awana Cost RM 80  per person

Keep an eye on the online event guides for World-class entertainment at the Arena of stars. World-class shows and music events are held throughout the year in the amazing venue. 

Chin Swee Temple is accessible by the main road and cable car

 A couple of world-class hotels including Awana Resort, First World Genting and Resorts worlds offer quality accommodation and in off-peak season you can pick up great deals. You can find amazing mid-week deals for first world hotel if you book online. In peak season, however, it can a massive challenge to find a place to stay. Also, it is quite frustrating waiting in a queue in the lobby to get a turn to check in. Automated check-in booths are introduced lately to make things easier.

Lavender Park in Genting Highlands is part of the day tour

Lavender Farms at Genting Highlands - Ghotong Jaya

Strawberry Farms at Ghotong Jaya

Standard room is nothing more than a simple room with two singles, or one double bed. There is no view from the inside rooms. You can find more luxury accommodation at Awana Resort, Maxims and Resorts world at a higher rate.

Casinos at Genting Highlands Malaysia

Genting is for people into gambling or theme parks. Casinos are open 24 hours with a large number of slot machines. You can play Roulette (European), baccarat or Chinese games including Tai sai and pai gow. You will find a large number of slot machines. The casinos are:

• Monte Carlo Casino: Genting Highlands Hotel. This is the largest of the casinos. By signing up for the "World Card" visitors can enter the International Gaming Room.
• Hollywood Casino: Genting Highlands Hotel
• StarWorld Casino: First World Hotel

Theme Parks (please note that the theme park is under renovations right now)

• Genting Outdoor Theme Park
• First World Indoor Theme Park
• All Park Daily Unlimited Pass
• Awana Cable Car
• Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park

Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park

Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park in Gentingh Highlands

Thrill rides in Skytrolpolis indoor theme park

Buy a RM 90 unlimited ride pass at Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park and enjoy basic to thrill rides, a zipline adventure and many interesting rides all throughout the day. Skytropolis is definitely a great place for a day adventure in Genting Highlands. 

There are two cable cars in Genting. In order to access the cable cars, you need to access Awana Hotel. Catch a free shuttle from First World Hotel. (large green coloured bus). The destination is a couple of minutes away. For light-hearted, avoid walking up and down the hills and catch the bus.

The Awana Skyway takes you down to the Bus terminal where you can catch the buses back to KL. Also, people who park their car at the bottom end of the lift can catch the skyway to Awana Hotel and walk across to other casinos

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