Genting Highlands
About 1 hr by car from Kuala Lumpur
A cool hilltop resort with a casino, theme parks and a long cable car through the rainforest.
Why locals go
Escape the heat in an hour.
Visiting Kuala Lumpur?
At 1 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Kuala Lumpur for your flight home.
What to book
- Awana SkyWay cable car
- Genting SkyWorlds theme park
- Chin Swee Caves Temple
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Hilltop hotel
- Strawberry farm and cool-air walk
With friends
- Theme park rides
- Casino night
When to go
Year-round.