Genting Highlands, Pahang

At 1500 meters above sea level, the Genting Group has developed this highland into a holiday retreat resort in the form of hotel rooms and apartments, theme park, entertainment centre, fine restaurants and local and international seminar and convention halls. There is a marvelous golf course and endless choice of activities. It was established in 1965.

It has not only turned into a popular and major holiday destination among the locals but also internationally. With a minimum of 5,000 rooms available, Genting Highlands offers a wide range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. There are many hotels and apartments, restaurants and fast food centers available. The twinkling lights in the sky which can be seen on a clear night from Kuala Lumpur denote the nearness of the Genting Highlands. An ideal destination for drawing visitors from all over the region to appreciate the cool weather, lush greenery and the wide range of family oriented recreational activities.

Among the newest attractions is the Genting Skyway, a mono cable car system. Some of the activities in the highlands are ten pin bowling, snooker, horse riding, jungle trekking, golf and swimming in the heated indoor pool. Access to Genting is by road and there is a regular bus service from Kuala Lumpur which takes about an hour. The last part of the journey can now be completed by the Skyway.

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