Live the high (geddit?) life at Genting Highlands with glass-bottomed gondolas, theme parks, award-winning performances and more!
Growing up, I recall my classmates sharing about their cross-border adventures to Genting Highlands, but I never got to be one of the lucky ones that went to this hip destination for families.
So to finally set foot in Genting for the first time ever, I was pretty excited to experience all that I’d missed out on as a kid. And to my pleasant surprise, turns out it’s not just a destination for families!
Fun Things to Do in Genting
1) Join the Stormtroopers in the World of Virtual Reality at The Void
Have a go at Asia’s first immersive virtual reality (VR) experience at The Void. Combined with multi-sensory effects, not only do you see yourself in the virtual world, you also feel everything that goes on. We’re talking blazing heat of busted engines and the tickle down your spine from getting shot at — yes, it’s that kid-friendly!
Choose from a variety of games such as Star Wars™: Secrets of the Empire, Ralph Breaks VR, Nicodemus: Demon of Evanishment and Ghostbusters.
Entrance Fee: 130RM (Star Wars/Ralph Breaks VR) & 90RM (Nicodemus/Ghostbusters)
Opening Hours: 10AM – 10PM, closes 11PM on Fridays & Saturdays
Location: Level 1, First World Plaza
2) Scream Your Lungs Out at Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park
With over 16 rides to choose from, Skytropolis has rides catered to both children and thrill-seeking children-at-heart! Also, because it’s an indoor theme park, you never have to worry about bad weather ruining your plans.
The best part about being located right inside an entertainment complex is that you can always take a break from the topsy turvies and hit the mall for some retail therapy!
Entrance Fee: 60RM (1-Day Pass) & 78RM (2-Day Pass)
Opening Hours: 10AM – 10PM
Location: Level 1, First World Plaza
*Pro-tip: Purchase the Preview Pass instead of the pay-per-ride tickets for greater savings.
3) Get Spooked by the Undead at Zombie Outbreak
Relive your worst nightmares at Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Adventureland’s Zombie Outbreak! No matter how much you anticipate where the zombies are going to pop out from, nothing will prepare your heart for the scare. This is definitely not one for the faint-hearted.
Entrance Fee: 38RM
Opening Hours: 10AM – 10PM, closes at 11PM on Fridays & Saturdays
Location: Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Adventureland Level 4, Sky Avenue
4) Go Tobogganing Down the Icy Slopes of Snow World
Freezing at sub-zero temperatures? Life-like snowfall? Sliding down icy slopes? If you’re missing those winter holidays, this Snow World’s for you.
The highlight of it all is the Toboggan slide experience. Grab a tube from the bottom of the slope, climb to the top of the stairs — a great way to warm up even if you’re not planning on Tobogganing — and get ready for an exhilarating and bumpy ride!
Entrance Fee: 50RM
Opening Hours: 10AM – 10:30PM (Sun – Thur), 9AM – 11:30PM (Fri & Sat)
Location: Level 2, First World Plaza
5) Hop on a Glass-Bottom Gondola and Enjoy 360° Views of Genting
Get onboard a glass-bottom gondola for an added thrill and marvel at the landscape of Genting Highlands from 1,723m above! A one-way ticket — for both the regular and glass-bottom gondolas — gives you access to Chin Swee Caves Temple (#8) and Genting Highlands Premium Outlets (#6).
To top it off, these Awana Skyway gondolas even have USB charging available in their cabins!
Cost: 9RM or 18RM/pax one-way for a glass-bottom gondola
Opening Hours: 7AM – 12AM
Location: Level 4, SkyAvenue (SkyAvenue Station) & Level 4, Awana SkyWay building (Awana Station)
*Pro-tip: Purchase your return ticket together so as to avoid long queues at the ticketing counter when you’re coming back.
6) Shop Till You Drop at Genting Highlands Premium Outlets (GHPO)
What’s a holiday without a little shopping? With over 130 designer brands like Kate Spade, Fossil, Coach & Polo Ralph Lauren in GHPO, there’s no doubt you’ll be spending the entire day in this shopping paradise.
Opening Hours: 10AM – 10PM
How to get there: Awana Skyway — Awana Station
Must-Sees in Genting
7) Imaginatricks
Trust me when I say you won’t regret this. Brace yourself for an action-packed evening of entertaining cabaret, masterful comedy acts and spectacular acrobatics by record-breaking stuntmen.
And just when you think the night has reached its peak, the acrobatics team, The Gerlings, will astound you with the Wheels of Suspense. Imagine yourself trying to balance on a rotating metal structure. Now imagine jumping, cartwheeling and even somersaulting on one! Geez, these guys really make it look too easy.
Imaginatricks is the new resident show at Resorts World Genting and from now till 24 May 2020, they’ll be bringing their A-game to you twice a day at the Genting International Showroom. Don’t miss it!
Cost: From 96RM
Opening Hours: 4PM & 8PM
Location: Genting International Showroom
8) Chin Swee Caves Temple
At 1,400m above sea level, the Chin Swee Caves Temple is an excellent vantage point overlooking lush green forests. It’s the ideal escape from the crowds and to embrace the serenity up on the hill.
Some key landmarks include the nine-storey lamp-lit pagoda as well as the 15 metre-tall statue of Buddha, said to have been the inspiration for the development of the resort about 45 years ago.
Entrance Fee: Free
Opening Hours: 9AM – 6PM
Getting there: Awana Skyway — Chin Swee Station
9) 4D Trick Art Museum
Get creative with the various backdrops and angles at the 4D Trick Art Museum! Don’t worry if you don’t have a clue where to start or how to pose — just look at the suggested poses by the side of each exhibit for inspiration. If there’s ever a time to be dramatic, now’s as good as ever!
Entrance Fee: 38RM
Opening Hours: 10AM – 10PM, closes 11PM on Fridays & Saturdays
Location: Level 4, Sky Avenue, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Adventureland
10) Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Odditorium
Discover the world’s oddities and wackiest finds at Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Odditorium. Spend an hour or two wandering through these halls and learn about some of the most interesting and absurd things throughout the course of history.
Entrance Fee: 51RM
Opening Hours: 10AM – 10PM, closes 11PM on Fridays & Saturdays
Location: Level 4, Sky Avenue, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Adventureland
11) Jurassic Research Centre
Head on down to the Jurassic Research Centre and get up close and personal with life-sized creatures from the Jurassic age. Not only are they life-sized, they’re also very much life-like, right down to their expanding ribcages with every breath they take! Snap as many photos as you want with these prehistoric creatures, but watch out for those swooshing tails that’ll catch you by surprise.
Entrance Fee: 51RM
Opening Hours: 10AM – 10PM, closes 11PM on Fridays & Saturdays
Location: Level 4, Sky Avenue, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Adventureland
Popular Restaurants in Genting
12) The Laughing Fish
Opened in December 2018, The Laughing Fish by Harry Ramsden is a classic British pub that serves up mouth-watering portions of freshly-prepared cod and haddock. Their world-famous fish & chips come with double-cooked chips, ensuring they stay crispy, longer, on your plate!
The main difference between cod and haddock lies in the texture — the cod is flakier while the haddock is chunkier. And for the average palate (like mine), you might not notice unless it’s pointed out, but the cod has a lighter taste compared to haddock.
Cost: From 38RM
Opening Hours: 12PM – 11PM, closes 1AM on Fridays & Saturdays
Location: Level 4, Sky Avenue, High Line Roof Top Market
13) Jom Makan
Jom Makan is one of two food courts in the Sky Avenue shopping mall. As the only one that’s halal-certified, you can expect that crowds get crazy from 8AM, especially over the weekend. If you’re not in a hurry, 10AM is a good time to get breakfast after the crowd subsides.
Cost: From 14RM
Opening Hours: 8AM – 10PM, closes 11PM on Fridays & Saturdays
Location: Level 4, SkyAvenue
14) La Fiesta
Enjoy traditional Spanish cuisine at La Fiesta with their signature seafood paella. Prepared with a very generous amount of seafood, pair your meal with a Tapas Platter to share with your friends!
The highlight of their drinks menu is the Picasso. A delicate blend of gin, cognac, fruits and herbs, torched to perfection in front of your eyes.
Cost: From 72RM
Opening Hours: 12PM – 10PM (Sun – Thu) & 11AM – 12AM (Fri & Sat)
Location: T2-29, SkyAvenue Mall
15) Malaysian Food Street
From wanton mee to curry laksa, whatever your hawker cravings are, Malaysian Food Street has the answer.
I grew particularly fond of the Curry Laksa which is only mildly spicy. It’s so tasty, and the strips of taupok dripping with sauce made it extra shiok (delicious)!
Cost: From 21RM
Opening Hours: 10AM – 10PM, closes at 12AM on Fridays & Saturdays
Location: Level 4, SkyAvenue
16) High Line Roof Top Market
You’ve probably had countless plates of nasi lemak throughout your life, but have you ever seen a lobster rendition of the dish? Sink your teeth into the succulent flesh of this one-of-a-kind, east-meets-west platter! Prepared in a flavourful curry sauce and paired with sweet sambal, you’ll remember this dish for days.
Also at High Line Roof Top Market, you’ll find the most scrumptious Kam Heong* style Seafood Bucket. It was my first try of Kam Heong style cooking and boy was I blown away! The burst of flavour from the blend of spices was so good, it’s definitely something worth trying.
*Kam Heong is a blend of dried shrimps, curry powder, garlic and shallots.
Cost: ~88RM
Opening Hours: 11AM – 1AM
Location: Level 4, SkyAvenue
Note: Some items listed above (#13 – #16) might not be available due to menu changes.
How to Get to Genting
An hour-long flight, or a seven-hour journey across the causeway? To most people, the former would seem like the more sensible option.
But for those who aren’t particularly fond of flying, there are comfortable coach options that provide onboard services, meals, fully reclinable seats, personal entertainment and WiFi!
And of course, for service and facilities equivalent to that of a full-service flight, the cost is comparable as well. But hey, what’s a holiday without splurging a little? 🙂
This post was brought to you by Resorts World Genting.
