Genting Highlands otherwise known as Resorts World Genting is the flagship integrated resort developed by Genting Group. It is nestled on a mountain peak (maximum elevation about 1760m) within the Titiwangsa Mountains on the border between the states of Pahang and Selangor of Malaysia. It is accessible by car from Kuala Lumpur in one hour, or also accessible by a cable car called Genting Skyway (3.38 km)which at its opening used to be the world’s fastest and South East Asia’s longest gondola lift.
Attractions
Hotels
Resorts World Genting has six hotels. In 2006 Guinness World Records listed the First World Hotel as the world’s largest hotel with a total of 6,118 rooms.
- Maxims Hotel
- First World Hotel
- Genting Hotel
- Highlands Hotel
- Resort Hotel
- Theme Park Hotel
Dining
- Bakery – Pastries, sandwiches & desserts
- Coffee Terrace – Asian and Western buffet
- Genting Palace Restaurant – Cantonese cuisine
- Hainan Kitchen – Hainanese cuisine
- Imperial Rama – Fine Dining Thai-Chinese cuisine
- Ming Ren Restaurant – Xinjiang cuisine
- The Olive – Fine Dining Western cuisine
- VIP Restaurant – Thai-Chinese cuisine
Theme Parks
Genting Theme Park
The resort has three theme parks which are Genting Outdoor Theme Park, First World Indoor Theme Park and Water Park. There are over 20 signature attractions which include:
- Flying Coaster
- Genting Sky Venture
- Haunted House
- Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum
- SnowWorld
- Space Shot
Other Places of Attraction
- Awana Genting Highlands Golf & Country Resort
- Chin Swee Caves Temple
- Genting Strawberry Farm
- Highlands Mushroom Farm
- Highlands Vegetable Farm
- Highlands Daylily Farm
Awards
Over the years, Genting Highlands have received numerous awards for their excellence including:
- World’s Leading Casino Resort, World Travel Awards 2007/2008/2009
- Best Resort, TTG Travel Awards 2007/2008/2009
- The BrandLaureate Awards, The Best Brands In Leisure And Hospitality 2006 – 2009
- Top 1 Most Valuable Brands, Asia’s Most Valuable Brands 2007/2008/2009
- The World’s Largest Hotel, Guinness World Records 2006/2007/2008/2009
- Malaysia Spa & Wellness Awards 2007/2008/2009 – Best Resort Spa
Other Information
- Opening date : 1965
- Total gaming space : Over 200,000 sq ft (19,000 m2)
- Casino type : Land-Based
- Owner : Genting Group
