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OVERVIEW
Genting Highlands Resort is Malaysia’s favourite all-in-one family holiday destination, offering a myriad of world-class leisure and fun-filled attractions, and entertainment activities. The resort, opened in 1971, attracts over 15 million visitors, domestic and foreign visitors each year.
LOCATION
Located on the hilltop of Ulu Kali, the fringe of the Selangor/Pahang state border, and just 51km and north east of Kuala Lumpur or about an hour’s scenic drive from the Malaysian federal capital via the Karak Highway.
Access to the resort includes the 3.38km Genting Skyway - the world’s fastest cable car system (6 metres per second) and the longest in South East Asia - which leads to Highlands Hotel at the hilltop.
CLIMATE
Crisp invigorating mountain air and 1,800 metres above sea level. Average year round temperature of 22°C.
ACCOMMODATION
Over 8,000 guest rooms and suites - a choice of six hotels with international class facilities and services, and two serviced apartments.
Genting Hotel (5-star) - 670 rooms
Highlands Hotel (5-star) - 888 rooms
Resort Hotel (4-star) - 830 rooms
First World Hotel - 4,300 rooms
Theme Park Hotel (3-star) - 448 rooms
Awana Genting Highlands Golf & Country Resort (5-star) - 524 rooms and condotels
Ria & Kayangan Apartments - 510 apartments
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ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment all year-round, ranging from international artistes, dance and music shows to magic, new-age circus and Broadway favourites at three strategically located venues - the 6,000-seat Arena of Stars, Genting International Showroom (Genting Hotel) and Pavilion (First World Plaza).
There are two cineplexes to catch the latest movies, a 50-room karaoke centre - Be A Star Karaoke - to sing your heart out, and six new entertainment hotspots, including the newly opened Safari Fun Pub at Genting Hotel, comprising a chic and trendy disco, fun pub and sports bar.
THEME PARKS
Visitors to Genting Highlands Resort are spoilt for choice when it comes to the variety of excitement and adventure for thrill seekers at the indoor (First World Complex) and outdoor theme parks. There are over 50 rides and attractions, including five roller coasters, Genting Sky Venture (skydiving simulator) and Snow World - Malaysia’s largest indoor snow house apart from over 500 computer-generated game simulators.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Genting has it all, from fast food outlets, food courts to Malaysian favourites and specialty restaurants serving local and international cuisines apart from the various restaurants and coffee houses at the hotels. All in, there are over 90 F&B outlets to choose from.
SHOPPING
A real shopping haven where you can literally shop till you drop at the First World Plaza which houses over 80 retail outlets, offering a wide range of merchandises, including many international brands and duty-free goods.
GENTING INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE
A favourite destination for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions, and featuring Malaysia’s largest column-free convention centre with a built-up area of 106,000 sq ft and accommodate up to 6,000 people. Apart from the Grand Ballroom, it has 18 meeting rooms, a pre-function foyer and a Business Centre.
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