Genting Highlands
Posted by Wilson Tang | Labels: Genting Highlands, Malaysia | Posted On 07 December 2009 at 11:59 PM
It within the Titiwangsa Mountains on the border between the states of Pahang and Selangor of Malaysia. Genting Highlands was founded by the late Lim Goh Tong (Tan Sri) in the late 1960s. Currently, this resort is being lead by Lim Goh Tong's son, Lim Kok Thay (Tan Sri) who is also the current president and CEO of Star Cruises company.
Also known as the Las Vegas of Malaysia, dubbed the "City of Entertainment" as it has the only legal land-based casino in the country
In 2006 Guinness World Records listed the First World Hotel as the world's largest hotel with a total of 6,118 rooms
Climate
Genting Highlands enjoys a spring-like climate, with temperatures no higher than 25°C and rarely falling below 14°C yearly. The temperature in Genting Highlands ranges from 16°C to 24°C all year round.
Getting There
Please refer to my Kulau Lumpur post on how to get to KL Sentral from the KLIA (KL international airport) or LCCT (Low Cost Carrier Terminal)
Bus - > Cable Car
KL Sentral, take a Genting Express Bus to Genting Highlands Resort RM9/adult/one way.Later transfer to Skyway (cable car) RM7.5/adult/one way.
Tickets for bus to Genting Via KL Sentral.
Cable car
Taxi From KL Sentral
Remember to book from the 2nd floor of KL Sentral (A word of advise, do not take taxi from the touting people near the bus ticket terminal as they do not have insurance coverage).
RM90 one way
RM160 two ways
(recommended if you have 4 adults / 4 + 2 children)
View From Our Room (First World)
Inside Genting - the shopping area and indoor theme parks
Outside old town cafe a cheap alternative to the overpriced food inside the shopping area.
Dinner @ Mushroom Farm
Normally i will call this number 0361012864, tell them number of person and time for pickup. They will arrange vehicle to pick you all up. Do take note all their vehicle plate number has "9100" in it. The total bill with 6 dishes is around RM120.
Total Damage includes the taxi fare (around RM160 return trip)and first world rooms are free (exchanged with world points). I deem this place a nice weekend shortgetaway
Also known as the Las Vegas of Malaysia, dubbed the "City of Entertainment" as it has the only legal land-based casino in the country
In 2006 Guinness World Records listed the First World Hotel as the world's largest hotel with a total of 6,118 rooms
Climate
Genting Highlands enjoys a spring-like climate, with temperatures no higher than 25°C and rarely falling below 14°C yearly. The temperature in Genting Highlands ranges from 16°C to 24°C all year round.
Getting There
Please refer to my Kulau Lumpur post on how to get to KL Sentral from the KLIA (KL international airport) or LCCT (Low Cost Carrier Terminal)
Bus - > Cable Car
KL Sentral, take a Genting Express Bus to Genting Highlands Resort RM9/adult/one way.Later transfer to Skyway (cable car) RM7.5/adult/one way.
Tickets for bus to Genting Via KL Sentral.
Cable carTaxi From KL Sentral
Remember to book from the 2nd floor of KL Sentral (A word of advise, do not take taxi from the touting people near the bus ticket terminal as they do not have insurance coverage).
RM90 one way
RM160 two ways
(recommended if you have 4 adults / 4 + 2 children)
View From Our Room (First World)
Inside Genting - the shopping area and indoor theme parks
Outside old town cafe a cheap alternative to the overpriced food inside the shopping area.
Dinner @ Mushroom Farm
Normally i will call this number 0361012864, tell them number of person and time for pickup. They will arrange vehicle to pick you all up. Do take note all their vehicle plate number has "9100" in it. The total bill with 6 dishes is around RM120.
Total Damage includes the taxi fare (around RM160 return trip)and first world rooms are free (exchanged with world points). I deem this place a nice weekend shortgetaway
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