GENTING HIGHLAND

Genting Highlands is located about 1850 meters above sea level, the mountain peak within the Titiwangsa Mountains on the border between the states of Pahang and Selangor. The temperature in Genting is about 13°C to 25°C range. Genting Highlands is the first and famous mountain resort founded by Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong in the late 1960s, currently lead his son Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay.

One of the Genting’s uniqueness is the Genting Skyway. It connects Genting Highlands with the skyway station in Gohtong Jaya town. Genting Skyway is recognized as the longest skyway in South East Asia covering a distance of 3.8 kilometers. It is also the world’s fastest skyway, with maximum travel speed of 6 meters per second.

Genting Highland

Cable Car

Genting Highland is a family-oriented tourist spot. Every year, during peak seasons like public holidays and festive seasons, Genting Highlands can get very crowded with tourists from local and other countries especially tourists from Singapore. Visitors are advised to make accommodation booking one month earlier to avoid disappointment.

Genting Highlands, dubbed as the “City of Entertainment”, is the only legal casino in Malaysia. There are two casinos in Genting Highlands, namely Casino de Genting and StarWorld Casino, which open to general public. It operates 24 hours and only non-Muslim visitors with over 21 years old are allowed for entry. A notional dress code applies, no T-shirts, shorts and sandals are allowed. Casinos in Genting Highlands offer many popular games like Roulette, Baccarat, Blackjack, Tai Sai, Pai Gow, and Carribean Stud Poker. Apart from that, there are countless slot machines, most required signing up with Genting’s WorldCard system if you want to withdraw any winnings.

One of the top game at Outdoor Genting Theme Park

Genting Hotel