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 Genting Highlands
Genting Highlands at a glance |
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to Genting Highlands
 Genting
Highlands at a glance:
Genting Highlands, only fifty kilometers (less
than an hour) from Kuala Lumpur, is the most developed hill resort in
Malaysia. At 2,000 meters above sea level, it offers a cool respite from
Malaysia's capital city combined with all of the excitement, luxury, and
entertainment of an international resort destination. In fact, many
Malaysian people head for Genting Highlands specifically for its nightlife.
There are international dinner shows and discos, while the world-class
Casino de Genting offers Blackjack, Baccarat, Keno, French Bull, Roulette,
Tai Sai and slot machines. Crisp invigorating mountain air
complemented by majestic scenery spreads out before your eyes. Lush green
tropical rainforest shrouded in a veil of perpetual mist makes it hard to
believe that you are just minutes away from the
sweltering equatorial heat and the ever dusty city. Here, consistent
temperatures between 16 and 23 degrees provide natural air conditioning.
The Genting Highlands Resort offers the bountiful harvest of nature together
with a staggering potpourri of international standard facilities. Besides
the cool air and scenic surroundings, this hilltop city also houses the
country's one and only casino. However, one should not underestimate its
value as this casino has been featured in many films produced by Hong Kong,
Taiwan, and even Hollywood. Besides the casino, this hilltop resort also
has a theme park of its own and an entertainment center.
 The resort also includes two theme parks, both with dozens of amusement
rides and attractions suitable for the entire family. In addition, the Awana
horse ranch offers equestrian activities, rides for children and lessons for
beginners. For golfers, the Awana Golf and Country Resort offers a
challenging 18-hole, par-71 golf course.
Accommodation includes the Genting Hotel, the Theme Park Hotel, the Resort
Hotel, and the Awana Golf and Country Resort.
Getting to Genting
By Car: Genting Highlands can be reached from Kuala Lumpur via the
faster Karak Highway or the slower old Pahang Road (Route 68). The latter
passes by Mimaland, which may be a good place to stop by before proceeding
to Genting Highlands. By Bus: The Genting
Express Bus leaves every hour from the Puduraya Bus Station in Kuala Lumpur.
Genting also offers limousines, coaches and helicopter services for charter. |
