Genting Highlands, also known as Banjaran Titiwangsa, is to Malaysia what Las Vegas is to the USA. It’s not just the casino experience, the hotels, the numerous outlets, the international acts performing live, and the lively nightlife that make the two similar: this hill station practically has something to offer in every nook and cranny. What’s more, unlike Las Vegas itself, it also has natural attractions to offer its guests. Plenty of homey Airbnb vacation rentals are also available. The cool weather doesn’t hurt either, especially for those who want to take a break from the usually warm weather of Kuala Lumpur. Check out this list of the top things to do in Genting Highlands, Malaysia.
1. Have fun at Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park (from USD 13.69)
About to head out the door but noticed the dark clouds hovering over Genting Highlands? Don’t worry, because you can still have fun during your holiday at Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park. Because it’s located right inside a mall, you and your family can have a good time trying the different rides there no matter what the weather is outside. Love theme parks but hate the long lines? This Klook deal nets you the opportunity to go first without having to endure long lines.
Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park Ticket in Genting Highlands, Malaysia
Duration 1 Day(s) Duration
2. Soar in the sky on the Awana SkyWay Gondola Cable Car
The Awana SkyWay Gondola of Genting Highlands is said to be the longest cable car system in Southeast Asia, as well as the world’s fastest. Riding this will not just allow you to enjoy the cool breeze from on high, it will also allow you to soar over a verdant rainforest (if you’re lucky, you can get the gondola with the glass floors to give you a better view of the surroundings). The cable car takes a stop in the middle of the journey to allow its passengers to explore the Chin Swee Caves Temple. Each gondola can hold up to 10 people.
Awana SkyWay Gondola Genting Cable Car Ticket
Duration 10 Min Duration
3. Indulge your love for all things strawberry at Genting Strawberry Leisure Farms
Genting Strawberry Leisure Farms is serious about strawberries - not only does it allow visitors to pick their own strawberries (or buy pre-packed ones, for those who don’t want to do the picking themselves), it also gives them plenty of photography opportunities as many of the place’s decors are strawberry-themed. This fruit, however, is not the only thing that you can find here: there are also lavender fields, a mushroom farm, a bee farm, and other fruits and vegetables.
Genting Strawberry Leisure Farms
Address: No.1, Lot 3707, Jalan Jati 2 | Bandar Gohtong Jaya, Genting Highlands 69000, Malaysia
Opening hours: 9am - 6:30pm (daily)
Price: 1 USD
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4. Have a quiet moment at the Chin Swee Caves Temple (from USD 27.39)
The Chin Swee Caves Temple is a Taoist temple that was built to honor Reverend Master Chin Swee (also spelled as Qingshui), a monk who is said to have supernatural abilities such as driving away evil spirits and calling forth rain. Its nine-story Pagoda is easily its most easily distinguishable feature. The Chin Swee Caves Temple is accessible via cable car. You can enjoy fantastic views of the Genting Highlands right from the temple.
Genting Highlands and Batu Caves Day Tour, Malaysia - Klook
Duration 8hrsDuration
5. Turn yourself into a work of art at the Alive Museum Genting Highland
If you and your group love to take photos of yourselves, head over to Alive Museum Genting Highland and go camera-crazy. With the right angles and good camera skills, you can turn yourself into a work of art - literally. This “trick eye” museum allows you to incorporate yourself into a variety of artworks. Have fun and even go crazy in your poses. The more hilarious you integrate yourself in the images, the more photo keepsakes you’ll have of your trip here.
Alive Museum Genting Highland
Address: Level 4, Sky Avenue, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia
Facebook page: Alive Museum Genting Highland
Opening hours: 10am - 10pm (daily)
Price: 9 USD
6. Marvel at the exhibits at Ripley's Believe It or Not (from USD 18.55)
If you love quirky, macabre, or out-of-this-world things, take the time to drop by Ripley’s Believe It or Not. Besides featuring a mini-museum of oddities like other versions of Ripley’s Believe It or Not, it also offers two other activities: the Jurassic Research Center, where you can rub elbows with dinosaurs, and the Zombie Outbreak, perfect for those who love to give themselves a good scare.
Ripley's Adventure Pass in Genting Highlands
7. Watch thrilling performances at the Imaginatricks Show
If you’re looking for entertainment while in the hill station, look no further than the Imaginatricks Show in Genting Highlands, which is a cabaret show and an acrobatics performance rolled into one. Marvel not just at the performances, but also at the awe-inspiring costumes worn by the talented performers. Make sure to keep your jaw from dropping to the floor when you witness the acrobats perform death-defying tricks!
Imaginatricks Show in Genting Highlands, Malaysia
Duration 1hrs15 Min Duration
8. Enjoy the laidback life in Gohtong Jaya
While Gohtong Jaya is a satellite town of Genting Highlands, it’s far removed from the glitz and glamor of the hill station. It’s a quiet town that features a single row of shops, which is great for bargain hunters looking to do some shopping while in the area. There are also some restaurants in the area, most of which are priced cheaper - but no less tasty - than the restos of Genting Highlands.
Gohtong Jaya
Address: Goh Tong Jaya, Genting Highlands, Malaysia
9. Shop at Genting Highlands Premium Outlets
Shopaholics may very well really drop while shopping at Genting Highlands Premium Outlets. You can net up to 65% discounts from over 150 designer and branded outlet stores, which sell items such as but not limited to clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, luggage, and footwear. Availing of this Klook voucher will allow you to enjoy certain perks, such as getting a complimentary drink, a meal voucher, or a coffee and cake set.
Premium Outlets Savings Passport for Genting Highlands Premium Outlets - Klook
10. Catch your favorite artist performing at the Arena of Stars
With a seating capacity of 5,000, the Arena of Stars is the premier musical amphitheater of the Genting Highlands, and it is the favorite venue for hosting concerts of international acts. Among the artists that have performed here are Boyz II Men, Black Eyed Peas, Sir Elton John, Olivia Newton-John, Lionel Richie, and Vanness Wu. If your favorite performer is having a concert during your visit, make sure to grab a ticket, because this venue was specially designed and optimized to ensure that concertgoers have the best possible experience.
Arena of Stars
Address: Resorts World Genting Genting Highlands, 69000 Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia
Website: Arena of Stars
11. Try your luck at Casino de Genting
Casino de Genting, or simply Genting Casino, is the first land-based casino, and currently the largest one, in Malaysia. Test your luck at one of the 3,140 slot machines. If you prefer games that rely more on skill than luck, you have 426 table games to choose from, which include Blackjack, Texas Hold'Em Poker, three card poker, and baccarat. Do note that the casino has a strict dress code policy (smart casual clothes and shoes). Backpacks, electronic gadgets, and cameras are not allowed here (there are lockers available for rent). Unlike other casinos, this one does not have a bar. Unless you’re a member, you will need to present your passport to claim your winnings.
Casino de Genting
Address: Genting Highlands Resort Pahang Darul Makmur, Bentong 28700, Malaysia
Website: Casino de Genting
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
12. Spend a day at Snow World
Malaysia can experience intensely hot weather, even in Genting Highlands. Take a break from the heat by bringing your family to Snow World, which allows you to see and enjoy frosty weather even in a tropical country. There’s a slide inside if you want to experience the thrill of zooming down in cold weather. The temperature there is very low, so be sure to wear additional layers and pack a jacket, gloves, and a bonnet, or at least a jacket with a hood, especially if you’re not used to snow.
Snow World
Address: Level T2A, First World Plaza, Genting Highlands 69000, Malaysia
Website: Snow World
Opening hours: 10am - 10pm (daily)
Price: 10.75 USD
13. Pick fresh fruits and veggies at Mini Cameron Highlands
Mini Cameron Highlands is another farm you can visit in Genting Highlands. Much like the Genting Strawberry Leisure Farms, you can pick your own strawberries here - in fact, the fee that you pay upon entry already covers your entrance to the strawberry fields, although you may have to pay an additional fee after you’re done, depending on how much you actually picked. You can also buy fresh produce, including mushrooms and assorted vegetables, from here. There’s a shopping arcade and a restaurant on-site as well.
Mini Cameron Highlands
Address: 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia
Facebook page: Mini Cameron Highlands
Opening hours: 9am - 6:30pm (daily)
Price: 2 USD
14. Play a round of golf at Awana Genting Highlands Golf & Country Resort
If you’re a golf enthusiast, you don’t have to put aside the time you usually spend playing while you’re holidaying at the Genting Highlands, because there’s a golf course right there where you can hit balls off the tee. Water and trees make playing a little more fun and challenging. The cool air only makes playing conducive, because you don’t have to sweat buckets as you move from one hole to another.
Awana Genting Highlands Golf & Country Resort
Address: KM13, Genting Highlands, 69000 Genting, Malaysia
Website: Awana Genting Highlands Golf & Country Resort
Opening hours: 9am - 7pm (daily)
Price: From 32.25 USD
15. Enjoy some lobster rolls at Burger & Lobster Malaysia
As the name suggests, this resto, which first opened in the UK, offers two specialties: burgers and lobsters. Some of their signature dishes are offered with a local twist, such as the lobster roll with seven spices sauce. The original lobster roll is a must-try. The items on the menu are a little pricey, but the cost is considered well worth it for burger and lobster fiends. Make sure to come early if you want to have lunch or dinner here, otherwise, you may end up facing a long queue of people waiting to get in.
Burger & Lobster Malaysia
Address: SkyAvenue | Level 1, Resorts World Genting,, Genting Highlands 69000, Malaysia
Website: Burger & Lobster Malaysia
Opening hours: 9am - 10pm (daily)
16. Party the night away at Cloud 9
If partying is your idea of a good time, make sure to drop by Cloud 9. Drinks and some food are served here, which is great for those who get a case of the munchies after dancing the night away to either jams churned out by in-house DJs or live music by bands. If you prefer to enjoy a quiet conversation with your drink, there’s a section separate from the music and dancing that will allow you to do just that. There’s a pool table and darts in that section as well, if you want to have fun with the other partygoers.
Cloud 9
Address: Genting Highland Hotel, Pahang, Genting Highland, Malaysia
Website: Cloud 9
Opening hours: Tue - Thu & Sun: 5pm - 3am; Fri - Sat: 5pm - 5am (closed on Mon & Tue)
17. Enjoy the light and sound show at SkySymphony
SkySymphony is Genting Highlands’ answer to the dancing fountains of Las Vegas. Resorts World Genting amps up the usual lights and sounds show by throwing in 1,001 winch balls and display screens in the mix to create a fantastic multimedia performance. The best part? These performances are free to watch. Currently, there are three versions being shown: The Forest, Urban Symphony, and the Goddess, the latter of which includes actual performers to liven up the act. Each show runs for around 15 minutes and they are held hourly from 10 am until midnight.
SkySymphony
Address: Resorts World Genting, Genting Highlands, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia
Website: SkySymphony
Opening hours: Every hour: 10am - midnight (daily)
Price: Free
18. Play to win at The VOID Genting
Editor’s note: Establishment is Permanently closed.
If you’re a gaming enthusiast, don’t miss out on playing a game at The Void Genting. This place allows you to have a fully immersive Virtual Reality (VR) experience, allowing you to truly believe - and even - see yourself as a hero in an alternate universe. You won’t just see the alternate reality from the top-of-the-line lens you will be wearing, you can even interact with the environment itself, adding another level of fun to your game that traditional laser tag and VR games won’t be able to match.
The VOID Genting
Address: Genting Highlands, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia
Website: The VOID Genting
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 10am -10pm; Fri - Sat: 10am - 11pm
Price: From 21.50 USD
19. Watch the latest movie at Bona Cinemas
Bona Cinemas is a world-class movie theater located in Resorts World in Genting Highlands. Besides giving you the opportunity to catch the latest flicks on either IMAX or D-box theatres, it also allows them to enjoy them on wider screens and even customizable seats that will allow you to swivel it to face what you see on screen.
Bona Cinemas
Address: Lot T2-03A, Level 1, Sky Avenue, Genting Highlands, 69000 Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia
Website: Bona Cinemas
20. Learn about bees at Happy Bee Farm & Insect World
Much has been said about how honeybees are now slowly dying out in the world. At Happy Bee Farm & Insect World, you won’t just witness how these fuzzy insects are protected, you can also see how they actually produce their honey and even get the opportunity to buy some if you wish. You can also learn more recipes and other types of food preparation of honey you can do on your own. A butterfly sanctuary has also been recently established on the farm, which will allow you to spend some time with these colorful creatures.
Happy Bee Farm & Insect World
Address: 8, Jln Meranti, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia
Website: Happy Bee Farm & Insect World
Opening hours: 9am - 9pm (daily)
Price: 5 USD for adults, 4 USD for children and senior citizens
The city of entertainment
Genting Highlands has been dubbed as “The City of Entertainment”, and it certainly delivers. Its attractions and offered activities are seemingly endless, and even those who want to enjoy a quiet holiday will appreciate the cool weather and beautiful scenery. Choose from this list of activities to include in your to-do list in the City of Entertainment to get the most out of your vacation.