Founded in 1965, Genting Highlands is the most developed and accessible mountain retreat in Kuala Lumpur, taking a mere hour’s drive to get there. Although it is a small place, there is a wide range of entertainment and recreational activities offered through the Genting Theme Park and its adjoining buildings.
Most will enjoy the cool of the mountain air at the top, which peaks at almost 2000 metres above sea-level. The drive up is also a pleasant one, through a 4-lane road from the foot of the hill. Recently, a new road leading down has been built, easing the traffic on weekends when it is most packed. The main attractions on Genting Highlands are listed below.
Genting Theme Park
This is a sprawling, multi-million Ringgit theme park with over 40 rides that are either indoor or outdoor. Some of the highlights are the roller coaster, tube drop, Flight Simulator and Splash Pool.
The park is a destination for those after fast-paced excitement as it is full of amusement games, interactive rides and superb shows. There are also many restaurants and eateries inside the covered area where you can eat to your fill after some fun-filled activities.
First World Plaza
This is a shopping mall right in the middle of the highlands! There are over 70 outlets to do you shopping from trendy merchandise and fashion accessories.
Casino de Genting
Malaysia ’s only licensed casino is located here, offering one-armed bandits, Blackjack, baccarat, roulette, keno, French bull and Tai Sai.
Visitors must be properly attired while Muslims are prohibited from entering
Sports
Visitors to Genting can also do jungle-trekking, abseiling and horse-riding through some of the resorts located here.
The Awana Golf and Counrty Club located on a plateau mid-way to the peak has a nice 18-hole golf course.
Some enjoy riding a bike all the way up the hill from the bottom.
Cable Car - Genting Skyway
Visitors can opt to ride a cable car up the mountain to reach Genting Theme Park.
The station lies mid-way and the mono cable car is able to carry up to eight people for the 3.4 km journey to the peak which lasts for 20 minutes.
Arena Stars
The Genting Highlands Resort, the main hotel on the mountain, offers a wide range of concerts staged by international superstars frequently.
Magicians, entertainers, artistes and opera singers are some of the most popular invitations to the concert hall called ‘The Arena of Stars’.
It is usually the Chinese pop singers from Hong Kong that draw the biggest crowd. |
