Genting Highlands
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Genting Highlands is in Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia.
Culture and History
A self-proclaimed City of Entertainment, Genting is as close to Las Vegas as it gets in Malaysia - which isn't actually all that close. The primary draw is that Genting is the only place where you can gamble legally in Malaysia, but there's also a theme park to keep the kids amused. As a plus, being located up in the highlands means it's cooler than the steamy lowlands.
Travel to Genting, visa requirements
Genting Highlands is 40 minutes from Kuala Lumpur on the Karak Highway There are frequent buses from Puduraya bus terminal and KL Sentral train station (RM7.30-7.50 [approx. USD$2] ), including a ride on the Skyway gondola. For details, check Genting Getting There, [1].
See & Do
- Casino de Genting, [2]. The only legal casino in all Malaysia, offering all the usual games plus a selection of Chinese favorites. Open 24 hours daily, but you must be at least 21 and not a Muslim. A dress code also applies, prohibiting T-shirts, shorts and sandals.
- Genting Theme Park, [3].
Shopping, Genting souvenirs
- First World Plaza, in First World Hotel, [4]. Malaysia's self-proclaimed highest shopping mall, divided into six kitschy themed zones from Malaysia to Switzerland and with an indoor theme park to boot.
Good restaurants and cheap meals
Local as well as western cuisine and fast food. A wide variety is available but prices tend to be somewhat higher than even major cities like Kuala Lumpur. Most are 'halal' to cater for the large number of muslim visitors and natives.
Genting nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs.
There are several cafes such as Starbucks Coffee and Coffee Beans & Tea Leaf available in Genting Highlands.
Hotels, youth hostels, lodging
With 10000 rooms to choose from, there are usually plenty of beds at Genting. However, demand is highly seasonal and the hotels fill up fast in November and December, when additional surcharges may also be levied.
- Theme Park Hotel, [5]. Over-the-top French-themed castle-village-hotel notionally modeled on the 16th-century village of Colmar in Alsace, France, complete with drawbridge. It stands 2,600 feet above sea level on 80 acres of natural forestland.
- First World Hotel, [6]. This three-star monolith with the gaudy exterior paint is the biggest in the entire world (as certified by Guinness World Records), with 6300 rooms in two towers. A self-contained StarWorld Casino, with no direct connection to the original one, is located here. Rack rates from RM240 for two.
- Genting Hotel, [7]. One of the earliest to open in the Highlands, this 5-star hotel offers a wide range of entertainment and recreational facilities such as heated indoor swimming pool, 10 restaurants (including the award-winning The Olive), and a large karaoke center. Rates from RM235 nett (low season).
- Highlands Hotel, [8]. The Highlands Hotel,located adjacent to the Genting Hotel, boasts over 932 exquisite rooms, impeccable service, fine food and entertainment that is bound to make your stay more pleasurable. Members & Invited guests only.
- Resort Hotel, [9]. The Resort is a four-star hotel adjacent to the Genting Hotel with its own section of the Casino and three F&B outlets. Standard low season rates from RM160 nett.
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