Theme Park, luxury hotels and shopping on top of a mountain? At Genting Highlands, you can find this full set ofentertainment facilities standing tall at the high altitude of Titiwangsa mountain range. Located 6000 feetabove the sea level, Genting Highlands which is part of Pahang, was opened by the late Tan Sri Dato Lim GohTong with only 200 rooms during the early days. Now, it has become one of Malaysia’s premier attractions for locals and international with an approximation of 10,000 rooms offer to guests all year round.
Aimed at visitors who want to be part of the natural environment, it is fascinating to try the theme park under the mountaineous condition of Ulu Kali. Among other attractions in Genting Highlands include a massive shopping complex, a cinema and a huge gambling hall situated just beside the hotel with the largest room capacity ever built on earth – The First World Hotel own by Genting Berhad which is belongs to Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong. To enter the theme park, it is advisable to check the weather first especially when you deciding to go to the outdoor theme park, which is closed when it rains. With a sole payment of RM37 (U$11) you can have chance to spent 24 hours on either one of the two theme park sections of your choice. Perhaps if you want to try both, it will cost you only RM69 (U$22). By going there in the morning, you can avoid the huge crowd especially during school holidays.
Feel free to have a look at the restaurants, providing a huge choice ranging from different cuisines, prices and designs waiting to be discovered. However, all items that are sold in Genting Highlands including the clothing is a bit higher compared to the normal price.For budget travellers, you still can have some time here if you plan your trip carefully. It is possible to stay 2 nights in a hotel along with food bought before the arrival, a theme park pass, and a return bus ticket that runs it service from KL Sentral and Titiwangsa Station, coming to an overall price of RM300 (U$86).
Getting There:
Among some good ways to arrive in Genting is by taking the bus whether from Titiwangsa or KL Sentral Station. The bus will take you halfway where the other half requires you to travel by cable car to the peak. The bus trip costs only RM18 (U$5) for a return ticket including the cable car ride pass. If travelling by car, the only way is by using the MTD Prime highway (Karak). The approximation of journey takes about one hour drive. You have to pay RM5 (U$1.5) for the toll and make an exit at the Genting Highlands gate.
Away & Away Rating: -
Location Interest -☻☻☻☻☺
Transportation - ☻☻☻☺☺
Value For Money - ☻☻½☺☺☺
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