Genting Highlands

on Thursday, July 29, 2010


Genting Highlands, located at an elevation of 2000m above sea level, is one of the most well developed hill resorts in Malaysia. The cool mountain air and lush greenery make Genting an ideal escapade away from the hustle and bustle of the city.



Visitors can take a shrilling cable car ride above the clouds to the summits and enjoy the indoor and outdoor theme parks or try your luck at the world class Casino De Genting. Genting Highlands, 54km north of Kuala Lumpur, was founded in 1965 by businessman, Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong, who acquired the land for the resort development. Set at 2000 metres, the main action is at the Genting Highlands Resort termed as ‘the City of Entertainment’.



It offers an exciting range of activities that are glitzy and entertaining. The comprehensive hill resort is popular with day trippers and visitors seeking to excite their senses in a realm of fantasy right round the clock. The resort has a wide range of entertainment, leisure, recreational and sporting facilities as well as hotels, condominiums, apartment and camping facilities.


At the peak lies Genting Theme Park and Casino De Genting while lower down, at around 1000 metres above sea level, is the Golf Course, Awana Horse Ranch and the Awana Eco Park.


The Genting Theme Park is made up of Indoors Theme Park and the Outdoor Theme Park. The Indoors Theme Park offers attractions such as Space Odyssey 2020, Motion Master Simulator, 3-D dome and Around the World train
Ride.


Genting is also well-known for its casino, the Casino de Gentinq, which offers Blackjack, baccarat, roulette, keno, French bull and Tai Sai. Visitors must be properly attired.


Chin Swee Temple is located not far from Genting Permai Resort, it along the way to the Genting World Resort.


Temple is specially build for honouring the Goddess of mercy and Sitting Buddha. you will also see the statue of Late Dato Sri Lim Goh Tong and history of the late founder of Genting Highlands.


Do not missed the temple if you were driving up to Genting Highlands. It is beautifully build for tourist and worshipper alike.

Inside the pagoda, you could see 10000 buddhas covering the entire inner wall from grond floor to the top.

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