Top Hotels near Genting Highlands

Genting Highland located at Pahang, Malaysia and near boarder of Selangor which is 1740 meters above sea level. It takes about 1 hour (35 km) from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highland by car. Another alternative to reach at the top of Genting Highland is by riding a cable car that known as Genting Skyway with 3.38 km long. This cable car was one of the fastest in the world’s during its opening and one of the longest gondola lift in South East Asia's. On a clear day, the peak overlooks lush valleys of rainforest stretching towards KL, a breathtaking view for visitors as they enjoy the cooling weather and spectacular mountain view. There are so many exciting places that you can visit with your family such as a Genting Highland theme park that provides a fun rides and activities for children and also adult, such as First World Plaza a colorful shopping complex with indoor theme park, restaurants, and boutique outlets. Besides that, since 1971, Genting Highlands has remained the only legal gambling outfit in Malaysia which is very well known as mini Las Vegas on a mountain top. On the top of the peak, there is First World Hotel, one of the largest hotel in Asia, with 6000 rooms provided for visitor. Today, Genting Highlands is one of the most popular highland tourist destinations in Malaysia, attracting visitors from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and all over the world. Do not forget to bring a camera for those interested in photography because if not, you'll regret. There are various photogenic objects that can be found here. A perfect venue for recreational activities with your loved ones, Genting Highlands also is an ideal gateway for honeymoon as the surrounding is beautiful, cold and romantic.

Tourist Attractions

Strawberry Farm

This strawberry farm is located in Gohtong Jaya, the easiest route is by taking left from the roundabout past Hotel Seri Malaysia, if you are coming from Karak Highway. This strawberry farm allows you to plucking strawberries fresh from its plant and paying it with the weight of strawberries that have been plucked. There are sorts of crops that have been planted at Strawberry Farm such as strawberries, flowers, herbs and also hydroponic vegetables.

Happy Bee farm and Insect World

For those who are interested with insects and loves to eat honey at the same time. This place must be visited, as it provides so many interesting activities for its visitor such as honey tasting, a complimentary honey based drink at café and also a gallery of live and mounted insects. A boutique shop retails local handicrafts, souvenirs and picture frames with mounted insects, but also live beetles that visitors can purchase as pets. Meanwhile, the adjoining section showcases various honey products including balm, soap and sweets also for sale.

Mini Cameron Highlands Garden

For those who want to have a vacation at Cameron Highland but because of some reasons you have to go to Genting highland? Don’t worry, because there is a garden that have been built exactly like Cameron highland, known as Mini Cameron Highlands Garden. The garden features strawberry and vegetable farms scattered across a sloping landscape, with fresh crops for sale daily at the market same as Cameron Highland.

Mushroom Farm

There is a good news for those who are mushroom maniac! The mushroom farm cultivates and sells mushrooms in shanty warehouses, it also has a very popular food court in the main building, housing several restaurants in a hawker stall like a kopitiam setting. On the farm grounds near the entrance, visitors can view a fountain, turtle pond, and colorful statues depicting mythological creatures from Chinese and Western folklore.

Hotels

Resort World Genting-First World Hotel

First World Hotel links up the First World Plaza which boasts 500,000 square feet of indoor theme park, a shopping centre, and food outlets. With a wide range of rooms to choose from, there is a lush, tropical rainforest greets the guests at the main entrance. With comfortable, modern yet affordable rooms, this hotel strives to provide the best we can within budgetary restrictions. A perfect pick for a retreat, there is so much fun awaits you here!