Genting Highlands, Malaysia: travel guide

A cool hill resort above Kuala Lumpur with a theme park and cable car

Hill resort in Pahang above Kuala Lumpur, home to Resorts World Genting's casino, SkyWorlds theme park, and the Awana SkyWay cable car.

About Genting Highlands

Genting Highlands is a hill resort in Pahang, perched high in the mountains north-east of Kuala Lumpur, and it is a resort complex rather than a town. The air is noticeably cooler than in the capital, and clouds often drift through the grounds.

The Awana SkyWay cable car carries visitors up the mountain, where the resort offers the Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park, the SkyAvenue mall, a casino and the Arena of Stars for live shows. Genting Highlands Premium Outlets and the Mohamed Noah Foundation Mosque add other stops.

It suits families, short breaks and those seeking a break from lowland heat. Rain is common year-round, but the drier months of about May to August are generally more comfortable.

Country
Malaysia
Currency
MYR
Time zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur

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Top places to visit in Genting Highlands

  • Arena of Stars

    Nightlife · 4.3 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

    45,000 sq ft musical amphitheater seating up to 5,132, hosting concerts and events.

  • Awana SkyWay

    Activity · 4.5 rating · about 0.3 h · entry RM 11 (≈ ₹260)

    Gondola cable car covering ~2.4km connecting Awana/SkyCentral to SkyAvenue, with a Chin Swee mid-stop.

  • SkyAvenue

    Nightlife · 4.4 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

    Premier mall at Resorts World Genting with 100+ retail outlets and 35+ F&B outlets.

  • Chin Swee Caves Temple

    Temple · 4.6 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

    Buddhist/Taoist temple complex built 1975-1994, with a nine-storey pagoda and large Buddha statue.

  • Genting Grand Indoor Theme Park

    Activity · 4.0 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

    Small indoor theme park with children's rides at Genting Grand Hotel, established 1992.

  • First World Plaza

    Cultural · 4.4 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

    Large indoor complex housing SkyCasino, Skytropolis Funland, Snow World and retail/dining outlets.

  • The VOID Virtual Reality Attraction

    Activity · 3.7 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

    First Asian branch of The VOID, a fully immersive VR attraction, in First World Plaza.

  • Sky Sentral (Awana SkyCentral Terminal)

    Activity · 3.4 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

    Mid-hill transport terminal combining bus station and Awana SkyWay cable car station.

  • Mohamed Noah Foundation Mosque

    Mosque · 4.7 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate

    Mosque serving the Genting Highlands resort community.

  • Genting Highlands Premium Outlets

    Market · 4.4 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

    Outlet shopping mall at KM13 mid-hill, adjacent to Sky Sentral terminal.

  • Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park

    Activity · 4.2 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate

    Outdoor theme park with 9 themed zones and ~26 attractions, opened 2022.

  • SkyCasino

    Nightlife · 4.1 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

    Malaysia's only legal casino; entry restricted to non-Muslims aged 21+.

Things to do

  • Awana SkyWay Cable Car Ride Sightseeing · 0.2 h · from MYR 11 per person
  • Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park Day Pass Theme Park · 8 h · from MYR 65 per person
  • Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park Unlimited Pass Theme Park · 4 h · from MYR 19 per person
  • Snow World Session Activity · 0.7 h · from MYR 40 per person
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not Visit Sightseeing · 1 h · from MYR 35 per person
  • SkyCasino Gaming Visit Nightlife · 3 h
  • Round of Golf at Awana Genting Highlands Sport · 5 h · from MYR 150 per person
  • The VOID Virtual Reality Experience Activity · 0.5 h · from MYR 60 per person

Where to stay in Genting Highlands

Hotels

  • First World Hotel 3-star · MYR 150 to MYR 280 per night
  • Genting Grand 5-star · MYR 450 to MYR 850 per night
  • Resorts World Awana 4-star · MYR 250 to MYR 450 per night
  • Resort Hotel Genting 3-star · MYR 150 to MYR 280 per night
  • Highlands Hotel 5-star · MYR 400 to MYR 750 per night
  • Crockfords 5-star · MYR 600 to MYR 1,200 per night

Where to eat

  • Din Tai Fung Genting Taiwanese, Chinese · about MYR 52 per person
  • Dragon-i Peking Duck Restaurant Chinese · about MYR 52 per person
  • Morganfield's Genting American BBQ · about MYR 52 per person
  • Royale Vietnam Vietnamese · about MYR 52 per person
  • Dome Genting Cafe, Western · about MYR 52 per person
  • Just Heavenly Cakes, Desserts · about MYR 21 per person
  • Acme Bar & Coffee Genting Western, Bar · about MYR 52 per person
  • Gong Cha Genting Bubble Tea · about MYR 21 per person

Getting to Genting Highlands

Nearest airport: Petaling Jaya (SZB), about 42 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.

Getting around

  • Cable Car
  • Car With Driver
  • Walking

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