Friday 28 May 2010

Genting Highland, Malaysia

Genting Highland is a mountain peak within the Titiwangsa Mountains on the border between the states of Pahang and Selangor of Malaysia and is home to the famous Genting Highlands Resort, otherwise known as Resorts World Genting.


It is situated at 6,000 feet above sea level, Genting has everything to offer including natural cool mountain air and 24 hours of non-stop entertainment catering for the many diverse cultures and visitors from all over the world.

Genting also has the distinction of having Genting Skyway - “the longest cable car in Southeast Asia”. Enjoy the cable car right up to the summit, the lower station is situated near the Awana Golf and Country Resort. The 20 minute ride ascends from 914m to 1768m.

As an entertainment destination, Genting satisfies every need of a pleasure seeker. The supreme attraction of Genting is its famous casinos, the only legal casinos in Malaysia. The casinos feature all the popular gambling games and in addition, some of the Chinese games. The casinos attract a large crowd to the highlands.

Theme Parks

Haunted Adventures

Snow World

Theme parks are another popular attraction of the entertainment village, which include an outdoor theme park and an indoor one. The theme parks provide unique experience of Snow House and Haunted Adventures, and feature separate rides in different categories such as thriller family and children. For cyber addicts, Genting offer the most modern cyber games in its cyber parks.

Genting Sky Venture

Genting X-pedition Wall

Other attractions are Genting Sky Venture, the only free-fall skydiving simulator in Asia, and Genting X-pedition Wall, an international-standard rock-climbing wall stretching to 15 metres in height, with a 6-metre overhang. There is also bowling, a video arcade, a cineplex and many more fun rides.

How To Get There
By Road: About 45 minutes' drive from Kuala Lumpur via the Karak Highway.

By Bus and Skyway
: Express Bus from Pudu Raya bus station. From Putra LRT (Terminal Putra Gombak) to Genting.

8.00am to 7.00pm - from Terminal Putra Gombak to Genting Skyway
9.15am to 8.15pm - from Genting Skyway to Terminal Putra Gombak

By Taxi : From KL International Airport, from hotels and from Pudu Raya taxi station.




Please click on the link below for more details.
Tourism Malaysia: Destination: Genting Highlands
Genting Malaysia | Resorts World Genting - City of Entertainment
Malaysia Destinations | Places of Interest in Malaysia > Genting Highland

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