Things to do in Genting Highlands

Escape the heat of Kuala Lumpur city center and head for the cool mountain air of Malaysia’s only casino resort. Following pick-up from your hotel, journey to the cable car station at Genting Highlands and take the skyway cable car over the tropical rainforest. Try your luck at blackjack, roulette or other casino games, or choose to enjoy recreational facilities at the indoor and outdoor theme park. Brave the rollercoasters or the only sky diving simulator in Asia. End the day with a shopping spree at over 80 boutique stores. Then, return to Kuala Lumpur via the Hindu shrines of Batu Caves, where steps up the mountain are guarded by a golden statue of Murugan. This tour ends with a drop-off back at your Kuala Lumpur City Centre hotel.

Escape the heat of Kuala Lumpur and discover Genting Highlands. Located 1,830 metres (6,000 feet) above sea level, Genting Highlands houses Malaysia's only casino resort and colossal theme parks. Take a cable car ride to the top of the highlands and admire the view of the surrounding hills. Begin your journey to Genting Highlands with a beautiful scenic drive along the mountains. Relax as you leave the busy city and hot weather behind. Amid the fresh air, take the fastest mono-cable car in the world to reach the top of the hill. During the ride, marvel at the beautiful panoramic view of the green tropical rainforest below you. Before proceeding to the skyway, stop at a strawberry park where you can experience picking fresh strawberries from the farm. Fringed by one of the oldest tropical jungles in the world, you can try your luck at blackjack, keno, roulette, or a host of other casino games. Take time to enjoy the numerous recreational facilities at the indoor and outdoor theme park. Discover the corkscrew, euro express roller coaster, turbo drop, super toboggan, and sky venture, which is the one and only skydiving simulator in Asia. Marvel at the panoramic views of mountains and jungles and complete the day with a shopping spree at over 80 shops lining the resort. When you reach the top, visit Malaysia's only international casino resort, Casino de Genting. With more than 3,000 machines and 426 tables, this casino is Asia's answer to Las Vegas. 

See the picturesque landscape unfold beneath you aboard the Awana SkyWay, a gondola lift system serving Genting Highlands. Delight in the stunning, 360-degree views of the 130 million-year-old rainforest below. Feel the coolness of the crisp mountain air, as the cabins are outfitted with special windows and louvers for the ultimate high flying experience. Charge your phone in the gondola if you've drained your phone's battery taking photos and selfies. Disembark at the midway point, and pay a visit to the Chin Swee Caves Temple, a Taoist temple set on a 28-acre plot of rocky forested land that was erected in honor of Buddhist monk and Reverend Master Chin Swee from the Fujian Province. Then, reboard the cable car and continue to your final destination.  This trip is a one-way ticket and you can make your journey from Awana Station to SkyAvenue Station with a stop at Chin Swee Station, or vice versa. 

Rent a private vehicle with driver for a half-day or full-day and discover Kuala Lumpur's must-see sights according to your own interests. Avoid the confusing public transportation system and save precious time as you explore the city more efficiently. Minivans are available for groups of up to 7 passengers and the service includes pickup and drop-off at your accommodation. Choose the 4-hour option and stay within the city limits to take cool photos of the Petronas Twin Towers and Central Market. Upgrade to the 8-hour option and visit the sacred site of Batu Caves and the beautiful Genting Highlands. Your driver will take you anywhere in the city you want to go and wait for you at every stop. If you love freedom of choice and having fun at your own pace, then this is the best way to discover the city.

Amidst the freshness of cool, crisp mountain air about 6,000 feet above sea level, lies Malaysia’s only casino resort. Your first stop will be at the limestone hills of Batu Caves that comprises of three caverns and several smaller caves. It is the shrine of Lord Murugah, a Hindu deity, and a flight of 272 steps leads up to the temple cave. Another cave, called the Museum Cave, is filled with images of deities and murals depicting scenes from the Hindu scriptures. Before proceeding to the skyway, stop at a strawberry park where you can experience plucking the fresh strawberries from the farm. Fringed by one of the oldest tropical jungles in the world, you can try your luck at blackjack, keno, roulette or a host of other casino games, or take time to enjoy the numerous recreational facilities at the indoor and outdoor theme park. Discover the corkscrew, euro express roller coaster, turbo drop, super toboggan, and sky venture – the one and only skydiving simulator in Asia. Marvel at the panoramic views of mountains and jungles, and complete the day with a shopping spree at over 80 shops lining the resort. You can stock up on souvenirs before heading back to your hotel.

Spanning over 400,000 sq ft, Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park at Gentland Highlands Resort World promises endless fun for the whole family. With over 20 rides there is something for everyone from little kids to ultimate thrill-seekers. Thrill-seekers wanting an adrenalin rush, climb aboard the Super Glider, a suspended lie-down coaster with sharp turns and sudden drops not for the faint-hearted. Or maybe you prefer the speed of Disco's gigantic swinging, spinning disc that travels with increasing velocity while rotating. Love getting up high? enjoy aerial views from the Sky Towers, Soaring Ships, or the Skyscraper Ferris wheel. Down below, there are a variety of carousels, spinners, bumper cars, and track rides for those who prefer to keep their feet closer to the ground.