Genting Highlands, located in between the state of Pahang and Selangor is one of the most famous tourist attraction in Malaysia. Sitting at an elevation of 1,800m/5900 ft, the weather here is nice and cool, ranging from 10 °C to 25 °C. Everyone can enjoy themselves here, with theme parks for the kids, casinos for the adults, shopping malls, spas and 5 star hotels for those who just want to relax. Want to know more about our trip to Pahang? Check out our recent post DO NOT MISS THIS! PAHANG TRAVEL GUIDE
Genting Highlands bird eye view (Image credit: Lifestyle Asia HongKong)
So what are the10 Things To Do in Genting Highlands?
1. Start shopping at Genting Highlands Premium Outlets
If you are planning to take the cable car up to Genting Highlands Resort, you are definitely going to stop at Awana Sky Central which is also where Genting Highlands Premium Outlets is located. They currently have over 150 stores here showcasing various luxury brands such as Hugo Boss, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Moschino, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tumi and many more. The premium outlets here also offer huge discounts from time to time so make sure to come here if you want to get the best deal in town.
2. Take the Awana Skyway cable car
Cable car view (Image credit: rwgenting)
Next stop, Chin Swee Station
Family wefie in the cable car
From Genting Premium Outlets you can take the Awana Skyway cable car (located at Level 4) up to the peak of Genting Highlands. It is the fastest way up (10 minutes ride) and offers a bird’s eye view of Genting Highlands. Cable car tickets and schedule here. The tickets also entitle you to stop at the Taoist temple, Chin Swee Station (at no extra cost).
3. Visit the Taoist temple at Chin Swee Station
Taoist temple at Chin Swee Station
Bridge of Fairies (Image Credit: chinswee.org)
The 10 chambers of Hell (Image Credits: chinswee.org)
Since it is part of the cable car stop, why not head over to Chin Swee Caves Temple. The temple sits about 1,400m/4,600ft above sea level, overlooking the view of the Titiwangsa mountains and the winding roads of Genting Highlands. At the temple, you can also explore the 9 storey Pagoda, Sky Terrace, Statue of Guan Yin, Statue of Buddha, Bridge of Fairies and the 10 Chambers of Hell.
4. Window shopping at Sky Avenue
Sky Avenue (Image credit: Pinterest)
Sky Symphony (Image credit: ladypinem.com)
Upon arrival at Genting Highlands, you will be greeted by rows and rows of shops and restaurants. You can just walk around endlessly and explore the 4 storey shopping mall which has all the latest gadgets, jewellery, shoes and luxury brands. Among one of the highlights here is the Sky Symphony show which is free to the public. The show uses the huge LED display screen, suspended winch balls and music to create a beautiful performance.
Merry-go-round for the kids (Image credit: rwgenting)
Power Surge ride (Image credit: Traveloka)
Located adjacent to Sky Avenue, the Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park consists of more than 20 rides for you to try out. The rides here are suitable for everyone; from an easy going Merry-go-round for the kids to an intense Power Surge ride for the adults.
To be honest, we did not want to include Genting Sky Worlds into the Top 10 Things To Do in Genting Highlands as it is still closed for renovations. However, no trip to Genting Highlands is complete without going to the outdoor theme park. Thus, we have decided to still include Genting Sky Worlds in this post to complete the list. Currently at the time of writing, renovation works for the outdoor theme park is being carried out and expected to be completed by the end of 2021. We will do another update of the blog once the outdoor theme park is fully opened.
7. Test your arcade game skills at Vision City
Carnival games (Image Credit: rwgenting)
Arcade games (Image Credit: rwgenting)
Arcade games (Image Credit: rwgenting)
For those who just want old school classic games such as Street Fighter and Pac-Man, make your way over to Vision City, Genting’s Indoor Arcade (located at the Lower Lobby of Genting Grand). Check out the carnival games and claw machine here also for a chance to win some attractive prizes.
8. Try your luck at Genting Casino & Sky Casino
Let the games begin
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Genting Casino (Image Credit: rwgenting)
Sky casino (Image Credit: rwgenting)
Sky Casino (Image Credit: rwgenting)
Feeling a little bored after checking out all the other activities here? Fret not! Head over to Genting Casino & Sky Casino to try your luck at gambling. The sound of slot machines, flashing lights and the tense atmosphere at the poker table creates a heart-pounding atmosphere at the resorts casino even if you are not gambling.
9. Go Bowling in the Dark – Genting Bowl
Genting Bowl (Image credit: sethlui.com)
Retro vibes (Image credit: easybook.com)
Check out Genting Bowl, a 20-lane bowling alley with a unique twist! The bowling alley is lit up with only glow in the dark paint, creating a retro vibe while bowling. Make sure to book your spots early to avoid disappointment, as the bowling lanes are always full.
10. Build a snowman at Snow World
Igloo (Image credit: Triphobo.com)
Snow World (Image credit: rwgenting)
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Do you wanna build a snowman ? (Frozen song comes into mind 😂) Yes, you can at Genting Snow World! (located at Level 2, First World Plaza) To do this, Snow World maintains a temperature of -3° Celsius and consists of igloos, castles, slides, and winter wonderland. The entrance fee to Snow World includes rental equipment such as gloves, jacket and boots. One tip which we can give to you is to bring your own equipment if you have it. From previous experience, the rental equipment which we got were wet and had a funky odour when we used them.
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