Luxury Coaches: Genting Highlands air-conditioned Luxury Coach service leaves from many destinations, getting you to Genting in total comfort. Their fleet of 26-seat and 44-seat coaches leave from Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur International Airport and other places all over Malaysia.
Express Bus: For a fast, convenient and economical journey to Genting, travellers can use the Genting Express Bus Service, available from Puduraya Bus Terminal, Pasarakyat, KL Sentral Station and Terminal Putra LRT Gombak, One Utama Petaling Jaya, and Kajang. Fares are typically below RM10 (one-way)
If you're driving from Kuala Lumpur, it takes about an hour to reach Genting Highlands. If you're taking the public transportation, there are taxis and coaches available at the Pudu Raya and Pekeliling bus stations.
You can also take a relaxing, scenic ride up to Genting on their Skyway cable cars (one way: RM5). The Awana and Genting Skyways provide breathtaking views of the surrounding hills at a comfortable speed that will get you to the top in the perfect mood.
If you want to travel to Genting Highlands in style, their chauffer-driven Limousine Service will pick you up anywhere nationwide, including to and from Singapore. This service is door-to-door, 24 hours a day. And can even be booked from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Cruise to Genting in the luxury of a Mercedes Benz or Nissan Cefiro. Fare ranges from RM50 to over RM1000 depending on point of pickup and destination.
Genting Highlands
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Genting Highlands located at an elevation of 2,000 metres above sea level is one of the most developed hill resorts in Malaysia and is popular with many local and foreign visitors."
Genting Highlands offers a wide range of accommodation to suit every budget and taste. The cool mountain air and lush greenery make Genting an ideal escapade away from the heat, hustle and bustle of the city.
Established in 1971 with the completion of the first Hotel Highlands Hotel (now renamed Theme Park Hotel), Genting Highlands now boasts of five Hotels (namely Genting Hotel, Highlands Hotel, Resort Hotel, Theme Park Hotel and First World Hotel) and two apartment blocks (Ria and Kayangan Apartments) at the hilltop and Awana Genting Highlands Golf and Country Resort.
The massive availability of Hotel rooms at Genting Highlands is a sure indication that this is one very popular highland resort destination. Every weekend thousands of entertainment seekers and holiday makers throng to Genting Highlands to enjoy the integrated world-standard entertainment facilities encompassing various leisure, indoor and outdoor theme parks and gaming facilities there. Others come to simply enjoy the fresh cool air and climate (between 16 to 23 degrees Celsius). Genting Highlands is only 50 km or less than an hour’s drive away from Kuala Lumpur, making it a popular getaway spot and also a convention destination. Other attractions include the historic shrines in the highland, Chin Swee Caves Temple and the mosque, Cradle Rock, the Genting Sempah welcome arch, highland farms - vegetable, daylily and mushroom, and nursery. Not to forget, there is a slew of eateries and shopping spots and spa for those who want to eat, shop and rejuvenate.
It is known as the "City of Entertainment", the Las Vegas of Malaysia (hosting the only legal casinos in Malaysia) and Malaysia's Premier Resort.
In 1997, the Genting Skyway cable car system was installed and operated providing a 3.38 km thrilling transport all the way to the hilltop. Genting Skyway is also recognised as the "World's Fastest Mono Cable Car System" with a maximum speed of 21.6 km per hour and the "Longest Cable Car in Malaysia and Southeast Asia".
