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Located just an hour away from Kuala Lumpur, Genting Highlands is one of the most popular destinations for a getaway. This is a true resort destination with so many activities on offer – theme parks, luxury hotels, shopping, a huge casino and plenty of places to eat.
Genting Highlands is a hill station, making it an excellent destination for visitors looking to escape the heat. The climate is cool, the air is fresh and the area is surrounded by a lush rainforest.
Even though I knew all this before visiting, it surprised me just how different the weather is here compared to KL.
With so many interesting places in Genting Highlands, a visit here makes for the perfect day trip or weekend away. Our list of things to do will help you navigate this exciting destination.
The best part is that most of these attractions are located within Resorts World Genting – a huge resort/shopping/theme park area at the top of Awana Skyway. That makes exploring and experiencing everything ultra simple and it’s easy to see why it’s a popular getaway for Kuala Lumpurians.
The main shopping and entertainment complex is known as SkyAvenue, and you’ll see it mentioned often below. It’s like a whole other world, and you could stay here for a few days easy and keep entertained with no reason to leave.
Below, you will find everything you need to know about the best places to visit in Genting Highlands for your ultimate holiday.
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Top 16 Best Things To Do In Genting Highlands 🥰
Have Fun At The Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park
Genting SkyWorlds is one of Malaysia’s top theme parks, with 26 rides and attractions spread across nine differently themed worlds. There’s something for everyone here, from thrilling roller coasters and immersive 4D experiences to gentler, family-friendly rides.
Many of the themed worlds are inspired by popular animated movies, including Ice Age, Rio, Epic and Robots. There are beautifully designed streets and buildings to explore, plenty of photo opportunities and chances for kids to meet their favourite characters. Thrill-seekers also have some exciting attractions to look forward to, including Independence Day: Defiance, Invasion of the Planet of the Apes and Samba Gliders.
It’s worth checking the park’s operating calendar and ride availability before visiting. The park generally opens from 10am to 6pm and closes on Tuesdays, except during Malaysian public holidays and school holidays.
I visited in April 2023, when the park was still in its soft-opening phase, and honestly found it disappointing. Too many attractions were closed, especially considering the entry price.
I visited by myself and was finished in two hours, with several of the rides I’d most hoped to experience unavailable. In the case of Samba Gliders, I couldn’t go on it unless I was prepared to pay an additional RM20 locker fee!
That said, I could already see the potential. The park was beautifully presented, there were some great rides, and the queues were very short during my visit.
I’d love to return now that the park has had more time to develop and experience everything I missed the first time.
Click here to buy discounted tickets now or click here to read our full review.
Address: Genting SkyWorlds, Genting Highlands, Genting Highlands, Pahang
Go On The Rides At Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park
Another theme park is Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park at Resorts World Genting.
This indoor theme park is home to over 20 rides for different ages and thrill levels, from carousels and family-friendly attractions to spinning rides and some of the most thrilling experiences in Genting!
Located at the centre of Resorts World Genting, you won’t be able to miss this theme park and it’s quite a sight. You can walk through and enjoy without buying tickets too if you don’t like going on rides.
Note that sometimes, rides are only open at certain times of the day so make sure the rides you want to do are open at the time of your visit before buying a ticket.
Click here to buy discounted tickets now.
Address: Level 1, First World Plaza Resorts World, Genting Highlands, Pahang
Embrace The Cold In Snow World Experience
Snow World Experience is located at Resorts World Genting. It is an indoor winter wonderland and features frigid temperatures. This is a great place for kids. There are snowy slides and heaps of cool spots for photo opportunities.
You can do all the things you’d want to do in the snow here like make snow angels and have a snowball fight.
Entry includes jackets and shoe covers.
Click here to buy discounted tickets now.
Address: Level 2, First World Plaza Resorts World, Genting Highlands, Pahang
Be Thrilled At The Zombie Outbreak
Located at Ripley’s Adventureland at SkyAvenue, Zombie Outbreak is another place worth checking out if you’d like to experience a zombie apocalypse!
Your job is to try and contain the situation. There are people dressed as zombies and things that jump out at you. It can be a good activity for families but it’s not really suitable for young kids.
Address: Lot SA – T2C – B16, Genting Highlands, Genting Highlands, Pahang
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Visit Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum
Located at SkyAvenue, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum hosts some of the weirdest things to see in Genting!
You’ll see zombies, weird and interesting artwork, a ghost house, quirky facts and lots of things designed to trick your eye – a closer look can reveal much more! One to two hours is enough here and it’s better for older kids and adults (younger kids might get scared).
Click here to buy tickets now.
Address: Lot SA – T2C – B13, Genting Highlands, Genting Highlands, Pahang
Other Ripley’s Adventureland Attractions
There’s more to explore around Ripley’s Adventureland than just Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and Zombie Outbreak.
Other attractions in this entertainment area include:
- Jungle Gym – An indoor play centre for younger kids.
- Jurassic Research Centre – A dinosaur-themed attraction.
- 4D Trick Art Museum – Interactive artwork and optical illusions that make for some fun photographs.
- Infinity Room – A collection of interactive rooms with unusual visual effects, including a gravity-defying room that’s great for photographs.
You’ll also find other experiences around SkyAvenue, including Eagle Landing Zipline, if you’re looking for something a little more adventurous.
Address: Lot SA – T2C – B13, Genting Highlands, Genting Highlands, Pahang
Enjoy A Game Or Two At SkyCasino
SkyCasino is one of the casino venues at Resorts World Genting, Malaysia’s only licensed land-based casino resort. It’s a huge gaming venue with a variety of table games and electronic gaming machines.
Lines can be long and it can be smoky inside, but it’s worth a visit if you’re looking to gamble while you’re here.
Address: SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting, Genting Highlands, Pahang.
Hop On The Genting Awana SkyWay Cable Car
Possibly the top attraction in Genting Highlands is the cable car. It is not only the best way to get from point A to B, but it’s also the best way to see the rainforest from above.
Hop inside a gondola at Sky Sentral Station and enjoy the journey up to Genting Highlands Station. There are standard and glass-floor gondolas available, and the approximately 10-minute journey takes you high above the surrounding rainforest.
You can also purchase an express-boarding ticket if you’d prefer to skip the regular queue.
One of the best parts is that your ticket includes a complimentary stop at Chin Swee Station, allowing you to explore Chin Swee Caves Temple along the way.
The cable car ends at Genting Highlands Station, which connects directly to SkyAvenue and all the shopping, dining, theme parks and other attractions that make Resorts World Genting such a popular destination.
Address: Level 4, Awana SkyCentral, Genting Highlands, Pahang
Click here to read our full guide to taking the Awana SkyWay.
You can also watch this video review we made of Awana SkyWay:
Note it did become very foggy the day I made that video. My other journeys on this cable car have had far better views – although the fog was an experience in itself.
Visit The Chin Swee Caves Temple
The Chin Swee Caves Temple is open from 9am to 6pm daily and can be reached from the Awana SkyWay by hopping off at Chin Swee Station. I highly recommend you do this.
This is a Taoist temple in honor of Reverend Chin Swee, who is believed to bring rain and offer protection from evil spirits. It’s worth taking some time to wander around the temple grounds and enjoy the views.
The temple is intricately decorated with plenty of statues including a large statue of the Buddha. Next door, there is a stunning nine-storey pagoda which is also one of the things to see in Genting Highlands.
The walk to the temple itself is fascinating as you’ll pass through the “10 chambers of hell” – a depiction of the path to enlightenment. You can also take a taxi as this area is all on the side of a hill.
Address: Exit 68, Genting Sempah, Pahang, Bentong, Malaysia
Shop Your Heart Out At The Genting Highlands Premium Outlets
Genting Highlands is a great place to shop, and Premium Outlets is no exception. This is a large outdoor shopping mall filled with premium brands, and great discounts can be found here.
You’ll find some of the best known brands here including Adidas, Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss, Coach and much more. The cooler weather makes this a refreshing place to shop, and there are lots of places to eat too. There is parking if you are driving.
Genting Highlands Premium Outlets is open from 10am to 10pm daily and located close to Awana SkyWay station.
Address: KM13, Genting Highlands, Pahang
Tour The Genting Strawberry Leisure Farm
Another activity you can do in Genting Highlands is strawberry picking. The strawberries grown at Genting Strawberry Leisure Farm are a special variety that can grow year-round.
Walking around the farm itself is a fun thing to do. However, one of the best things to do here is strawberry picking. Once picked, you simply pay for the strawberries by their weight.
If you don’t fancy picking your own strawberries, you can purchase a variety of pre-picked strawberries as well as a range of other goods like jams and candies.
There are not just strawberries here. Mushrooms are also grown, as well as herbs, vegetables and flowers. There’s a 6-acre Lavender Garden to visit here too which is included in the entry fee.
Address: No.6, Lot 3707, Jalan Jati 2, Bandar Gohtong Jaya, Genting Highlands, Pahang
Explore The Lim Goh Tong Memorial Hall
If you’re interested in exploring the surrounding area then consider visiting the Lim Goh Tong Memorial Hall. This site was built to honor Genting’s founder, Lim Goh Tong.
The hall is open and includes a wooden statue of Lim Goh Tong and some nice decorations. There’s even a pretty Koi fish pond here. There’s also a shop where you can purchase some food to feed the fish.
Address: Tan Sri (Dr) Lim Goh Tong Memorial Hall, Bentong, Pahang
Watch A Musical At The Arena Of Stars
At 45,000 square feet and with a capacity for 5,000 guests, Arena Of Stars is the place to go to watch a musical or see a show.
Many famous celebrities have graced the stage here. There are also regular tournaments and conferences held here. Located close to the SkyAvenue Shopping Mall, it’s easy to buy tickets online or outside the arena. Note, however, tickets for popular acts sell fast.
Address: Arena Of Stars, Resorts World Genting Genting Highlands, Bentong, Pahang
And Shop, Bowl, Go To The Cinema And More
There is so much more at SkyAvenue as well.
There are tons of shops, cinemas, bowling and restaurants. I kept seeing more and more fun things as I walked around.
You can find plenty to do outside of this list of specialised attractions.
Check out what it’s like at the centre of SkyAvenue in the First World Plaza video below:
Explore The French-Themed Village, Colmar Tropicale
Another unique place to visit is Colmar Tropicale. Located around 30 minutes from Genting Highlands in Berjaya Hills, Colmar Tropicale is a hotel and village modelled on a 16th-century French village.
You can enter the village even if you’re not staying at the hotel by paying a small entry fee. There are a number of shops and restaurants here as well as some pretty buildings and a central square with a fountain.
The village is modestly sized and somewhat run-down but still interesting to see and explore. There are also some great hiking paths nearby in Berjaya Hills.
Address: KM 48 Persimpangan Bertingkat, Karak Expy, Bukit Tinggi, Bentong, Pahang
Explore Eufloria Gardens & Sculpture Park
Looking for something a little different from Genting Highlands’ theme parks and shopping centres? Eufloria Gardens & Sculpture Park is a great option.
Opened in 2026, this attraction features Malaysia’s largest floral glasshouse, with beautiful gardens, seasonal flowers, impressive sculptures and indoor displays. It’s a lovely place to wander, take photographs and enjoy a completely different side of Genting Highlands.
The climate-controlled glasshouses are particularly appealing if the weather outside isn’t cooperating, and there are plenty of colourful displays to enjoy.
Eufloria is located in the mid-hills area around Gohtong Jaya rather than at the main Resorts World Genting complex, so you’ll need to allow time to travel there.
Eufloria generally opens from 10am to 6pm but has scheduled weekly closure days, so check its official opening calendar before planning your visit. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Click here to buy discounted tickets now.
Address: Eufloria Gardens & Sculpture Park, Gohtong Jaya, Genting Highlands, Pahang.
Day Trip To Genting Highland
Planning a day trip to Genting Highlands? It is entirely possible to do a day trip from Kuala Lumpur. It only takes about an hour and a half to reach Genting Highlands from Kuala Lumpur by bus and it’s even faster by Grab taxi.
A day trip should start at Awana Bus Terminal. From here, you can do some shopping at the Genting Highlands Premium Outlets and have some breakfast before hopping on the Awana SkyWay Cable Car.
Get off at Chin Swee Station and see the Chin Swee Caves Temple before getting back on the SkyWay and heading to Genting Highlands Station.
From Genting Highlands Station, you can take your pick from the attractions above. If you want to visit Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park, I’d recommend making this the main activity of your day, allowing plenty of time to enjoy the rides and themed worlds.
Alternatively, if you’d prefer to experience several different attractions, you could skip SkyWorlds and spend your time exploring SkyAvenue, Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum and the surrounding shopping and dining options before heading back to Awana Bus Terminal.
If you want to do more on a day trip to Genting Highlands from KL, there are also tours that take you to Batu Caves and Genting Highlands in one day.
Genting Highlands Attractions Map
Best Place To Stay In Genting Highlands
Genting Highlands is not only a great place to visit, but it’s also a great place to stay. There are many flashy hotels here and they’re generally located in the heart of Genting close to all the major attractions, especially if you stay at Resorts World Genting Highlands where most of these attractions are located.
This is a popular destination and finding a cheap hotel can be more difficult at peak times. However, most of the time the options are very affordable.
Below are my top picks for each price point including a budget, mid-range and pricier option.
BEST – Grand Ion Delemen Hotel Review
The Grand Ion Delemen Hotel is our top pick of where to stay in Genting Highlands. This hotel offers an indoor pool, a cafe, a range of restaurants, a fitness centre and free WiFi throughout.
Rooms are very well equipped and include double and twin options, as well as one/two/three bedroom suites. This hotel has some of the best room options for families. All rooms have a large flat screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities.
The hotel is located 10 minutes away from Genting Highlands major attractions, and there is a shuttle bus that operates each hour for a small fee. This is a great place to stay in relaxing surroundings.
Click here for the latest prices.
MID-RANGE – Resorts World Genting – First World Hotel Review
Resorts World Genting – First World Hotel is connected to the SkyAvenue Mall. The best part of staying here is that all the major attractions are nearby.
There is a range of rooms available including deluxe and double rooms as well as twin and triple rooms. Many rooms offer nice views. Rooms are small but all include TVs, safes and private bathrooms.
At most times, this is an affordable option for travellers. There is plenty of parking, a fitness centre, a spa and several onsite restaurants.
Click here for the latest prices.
BUDGET – Genting View Resort Malaysia Review
Genting View Resort Malaysia is located a short distance away from the main attractions of Genting Highlands. This is a clean and contemporary hotel and perfect if you’re driving as it offers free parking.
Rooms include twin, double and family options with two double beds. All rooms include a desk, flat screen TV, fridge and balcony. They are fresh and clean.
They have activities like table tennis and billiards, as well as a swimming pool. Free WiFi is also available throughout, and there is a restaurant onsite.
Click here for the latest prices.
You can find our full guide to the top places to stay in the Genting Highlands here.
How To Get To Genting Highlands
It’s easy to get to Genting Highlands by bus, a cable car or a car. You can hop on a bus ride from KL Sentral to Awana Bus Terminal.
You can then take a 10-minute Awana SkyWay Cable Car ride to Genting Highlands. Hiring a car or taxi is also an option but isn’t as affordable.
If you need to take a bus, click here for the latest timetables and bus prices.
You can also hire a car to get you there by clicking here.
If you drive or get a taxi, I still recommend you get the Awana Skyway cable car up to Genting Highlands. You can take a Grab straight to the Awana SkyWay building.
You can also read our full guide to how to get from KL to Genting Highlands here.
Genting Highlands With Kids
Genting Highlands is an awesome place to visit with kids. In fact, many of the activities here are made even more fun with kids. This is especially true when it comes to theme parks and experiences like the Snow World Experience.
Even riding the Awana SkyWay can be a great experience for families.
My most recent trip was with my 14-year-old daughter. She loved all the shopping and it worked great for her age too.
Final Words
It’s difficult to find destinations that offer as much variety as Genting Highlands in such a small area and a relatively convenient location. Not only is it filled with attractions, but its climate is totally different from Kuala Lumpur whilst only being an hour away.
Resorts World Genting feels like a whole other world, although I think I’d go a bit batty spending more than a couple of days there, where you can barely see daylight! Thankfully, there are other attractions nearby where you can get outside and explore as well.
It’s the perfect place for a one-day trip or weekend getaway, and it’s made even better by visiting as a group or family. We highly recommend a visit here!
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