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Genting Highlands Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

highland in Pahang and Selangor, Malaysia

About Genting Highlands

Genting Highlands—pronouncedghen-ting with a hard "G"—is a self-proclaimed "City of Entertainment". The primary draw is that Genting Highlands is home to the only legal casinos in Malaysia. It also features theme parks, shopping malls, hotels and convention centres. The resort offers six hotels with 10,500 rooms, over 50 fun rides, 170 dining and shopping outlets, shows, business convention facilities and entertainment options. As a plus, being up in the highlands means it's cooler than the steamy lowlands. Genting Highlands attracted 28.7 million visitors in 2019. Those seeking natural beauty should visit the Chin Swee Temple, located slightly below the main attraction Resorts World Genting, a temple located in the middle of tropical forest where one needs to ride the Awana Skyway to reac

Top Attractions in Genting Highlands

Explore the best things to see and do in Genting Highlands:

  • Arena of Stars
  • Arulmigu Shree Maha Kaliamman Temple
  • Awana Bio Park
  • Awana Genting Highlands Golf Course
  • Bona Cinemas
  • Chin Swee Caves Temple
  • Cradle Rock
  • Formula Fun by Kiatchi

Where to Eat in Genting Highlands

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴1 Meter Teh
  • 🍴Awana Garden Hot Pot
  • 🍴AYU Awana
  • 🍴Burger & Lobster
  • 🍴Chicken Rice Shop
  • 🍴Chin Swee Vegetarian Cuisine

Where to Stay in Genting Highlands

  • 🏨Amber Court
  • 🏨Crockfords Hotel
  • 🏨First World Hotel
  • 🏨Genting Grand Hotel
  • 🏨Genting SkyWorlds Hotel
  • 🏨Genting View Resort

Genting Highlands Travel Guide Sections

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