Genting Highland

 

Genting Highlands is a cool hill station set amidst the cool mountain air and a majestic 100 million-year-old rainforest. Just 45 minutes away from KL City, it offers indoor and outdoor theme parks, an 18-hole golf course, a casino, and Malaysia’s biggest strawberry farm, all of which are set amidst a majestic 100 million-year-old rainforest. Genting Highlands is also perfect for adventure enthusiasts as activities such as abseiling, indoor rock climbing and flying fox activities are available.

If you’re looking to escape the hurly-burly of city life for a weekend or more, Genting Highlands features plenty of three and five-star properties with an array of onsite eateries, facilities, impeccable service and spacious guestrooms with breathtaking mountain views. From where to stay and dine to the best attractions and activities, this section is dedicated to everything you need to know about Genting Highlands.

Visit the Chin Swee Caves Temple

Chin Swee Caves Temple

The Chin Swee Caves Temple is part of 28 acres of wood lands in the Genting Highlands.

The temple was erected for the Taoist community in this part of Malaysia and it is dedicated to Reverend Master Chin Swee which was a famous religious leader in the Genting Highlands.

It is said that the master could exorcise spirits and could also bring rain to the area if farmers needed help with their parched crops.

When you visit the temple make sure to look out for the black statue of Chin Swee himself that adorns the front entrance.

Learn some history at Lim Goh Tong Memorial Hall

Lim Goh Tong Memorial Hall

The Lim Goh Tong Memorial Hall is dedicated to Tan Sri Dato Seri Lim Goh Tong who is famous for having founded the Genting Group.

Lim Goh Tong was known in the region for having put the Genting Highlands on the map and for much of the development that has happened in the area.

This part of Malaysia used to be a relatively sleepy hill station before the Genting Group transformed it over the years and a visit to the memorial hall is a good way to learn more about the history of the Genting Highlands.

Catch a show at the Arena of Stars

Arena Of Stars

The Arena of Stars is one of the best known attractions in the Genting Highlands.

If you want to watch a show then this is the place to do it and some of the biggest names in the world have played here.

The Arena of Stars is made up of a huge theater which has a dazzling lighting system and international stars regularly play here.

The best thing to do is check out what is on when you are in town so that you don’t miss out on seeing one of your favorite performers.