Genting Highlands is one of the top tourist destinations in Malaysia with its main attractions being managed by conglomerate Genting Group. According to Genting Malaysia’s report, the company received more than 31 million visitors along with RM8.6 billion in net sales for the year 2022, which surpassed its target of 30 million visitors.
No discussion of Genting Highlands can be complete without mentioning the late founder of Genting Group, Lim Goh Tong who is credited with the tourism success of the once vacant highlands in the state of Pahang.
The visionary entrepreneur wanted to build a mountaintop resort that’s close to Kuala Lumpur city centre where people can get away from city life and enjoy dining and entertainment in a nature environment surrounded by greeneries and cool weather.
The journey to developing Genting Highlands which is 1,830 metres above sea level started back in 1965. Genting Group had to literally pave the way to the highlands by building easy-to-drive on roads that connect Genting Sempah to Mount Ulu Kali. The group was then awarded the only gaming licence in the country by the government, making it a one-of-a-kind destination.
Being only an hour drive away from Kuala Lumpur, Genting Highlands is perfect for a getaway with various entertainment spots including an outdoor theme park, shopping outlets, international restaurants and casinos.
In 2017, the popular destination was given a transformation with exciting additions including the Genting SkyWorlds theme park, SkyAvenue Complex mall and Crockfords Hotel.
Getting To Genting Highlands
One of the most convenient ways to get to Genting Highlands is through a car. There are seven car parks with one situated near the SkyCasino and others spread out in the First World Hotel, Highlands Hotel and Resort Hotel.
However, car park fees can be quite pricey. The parking rates are more expensive during weekends, public holidays and school holidays. Each hour of parking at the Resort Hotel, Highlands Hotel, Genting Grand, First World Hotel, Resorts World Awana and Sky Avenue can cost up to RM3 (S$0.87) with a maximum daily rate of RM18 (S$5.20).
Alternatively, you can get onboard a bus to get to Genting Highlands. There are buses departing from major terminals including the Kuala Lumpur Internal Airport 1 And 2, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Pudu Sentral and Terminal Bersepadu Selatan.
The bus will take you to Awana Bus Terminal in mid hill for an affordable price of RM10 (S$2.89) to RM30 (S$8.67). From there, you will have to take the Awana SkyWay cable car to reach the top with a standard return ticket costing RM18 (S$5.20) for adults.
For those residing in Singapore, there are daily buses that take you directly to the peak. WTS Travel, a travel services provider based in Singapore, operates these bus services with pick up points in Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang, Jurong East, Tampines, Sengkang, Woodlands and Yishun. The return tickets are sold at S$75 (RM259.66).
Where To Stay In Genting Highlands
There are a total of seven hotels and resort under the Genting Group which are the Crockfords, Genting Grand, Highlands Hotel, Resort Hotel, Genting SkyWorlds Hotel, First World Hotel and Resorts Awana Hotel.
All of the hotels are situated on the mountaintop where most attractions are situated except for the Resorts Awana Hotel, which is in mid hill. The Crockfords is a luxury hotel with scenic mountain views of sky clouds that has gotten a five-star rating by the Forbes Travel Guide consecutively from 2019 to 2023.
Meanwhile, First World Hotel is the largest hotel in the world with a total of 7,351 rooms to cater to visitors. If you want to spend the night away in a quieter spot away from all the entertainment, you may choose Resorts Awana Hotel that has a scenic golf course, multi-level trekking spot and sports facilities. You can still access all the fun in Resorts World Genting easily within a 25-minutes’ drive.
The hotel room rates vary depending on the days of stay, types of rooms and if there are promotions and packages attached. For example, a night’s stay in the Crockfords superior room costs RM1,500 while the villa would set you back by RM10,800.
In addition, the Genting Grand’s premier suite costs RM1,784 per night but there’s also a wellness package where visitors can stay in a premier suite for RM2,122 and enjoy a massage as well as access to spa facilities.
A check on the Resorts World Genting website also shows that many of the hotels are fully booked so it’s best to plan early to avoid disappointment. It is also observed that there are more discount offers on First World Hotel rooms with prices ranging from RM293 to RM497.
Do note that these rates are specific to certain dates and are valid at the time of writing.
| Hotels | Room Sizes | Facilities |
| Crockfords | 540 sq ft to 2,900 sq ft |
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| Resort Hotel | 370 sq ft |
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| Genting Grand | 337 sq ft to 849 sq ft |
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| Highlands Hotel | 320 sq ft to 2,300 sq ft |
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| Genting SkyWorlds Hotel | 220 sq ft to 550 sq ft |
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| First World Hotel | 180 sq ft to 430 sq ft |
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| Resorts Awana Hotel | 360 sq ft to 950 sq ft |
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What To Do And To Play At Genting Highlands
For those who are young at age and heart, there are two theme parks to explore including the Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park and Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park.
In the indoor theme park, you will find 20 rides such as the bumper car, teacups, drop tower, carousel and suspended rides. There are also attractions such as the Ripley’s Adventureland, 4D Trick Art Museum, Jurassic Research Centre and Eagle Landing Zipline.
Each ride costs about RM10 to RM15. You may also purchase the one-day unlimited ride pass for RM75. There are combo packages to enter attractions like Ripley’s Adventureland for RM92.
The Genting SkyWorlds outdoor theme park was one of the most anticipated updates to Resorts World Genting that cost a whopping RM3.2billion. The theme park consists of several sections including the Ice Age from the famous Hollywood movie franchise.
From the fun-filled Rio section to adventurous Andromeda Base, there are plenty of rides such as the hang glider, massive tower drop machine, space battle simulation, ice cave expeditions and 65-feet high roller coaster.
A standard one-day ticket to the Genting SkyWorlds cost RM151 online and RM189 over the counter. You can pay extra to enjoy photo services with a combined total of RM179 online and RM224 at the counter.
Aside from these pay-per-entrance attractions, there are also a myriad of entertainment such as a movie theatre, casinos and shopping havens, Sky Avenue Complex and Genting Premium Outlet. Located at mid hill, Genting Premium Outlet can be accessed via the cable car service easily. Entrance to casinos and memberships are free for visitors.
Throughout the year, Resorts World Genting also brings in various shows and concerts featuring local as well as international performers. Some of the upcoming concerts feature artists such as Air Supply, ‘Ah Niu’ and Terry Lin.
Food Options At Genting Highlands
There are plenty of restaurants, bars and even karaokes to cater to all visitor needs and appetites in Resorts World Genting. You will find popular chain restaurants and eateries here such as Five Guys, Din Tai Fung, Paris Baguette, McDonald’s, Marrybrown and Kentucky Fried Chicken. There are also bar restaurants such as Zouk, Powerplant and Nicsmann 1940s.
For those who want to enjoy local street food, there’s a Malaysian Food Street where different stalls selling local cuisines such as fish head curry come together.
Some of the notable restaurants include the first ever Burger and Lobster restaurant in Malaysia and the Wolfgang’s Steakhouse all the way from New York city. Besides, there are myriad foreign cuisines including Korean barbeque, Chinese steamboat and Japanese yakiniku all of which serves up piping hot dishes in an al-fresco setting amid the cool weather of around 19 degrees Celsius at night.
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