REFERENCES

1) www.tripadvisor.com.my

2) www.rwgenting.com

3) www.gentinghighlandhotel.net

4) www.travelguide.com.my

5) www.wonderfulmalaysia.com

6) www.cameronhighland.com

7) www. cameronhighland.net

DESTINATION GUIDES & ACCOMMODATIONS

    HOW TO GET GENTING HIGHLANDS ?

The highlands are located north of Kuala Lumpur along the route to the city of Kuantan, at a little under an hour drive by rental car. Everyday buses depart for the highlands, but  you can also rent a car or take a taxi. Taxis are the most expensive way to get Genting Highlands, expect to pay around RM 100 one way. Buses are the cheapest way to get to Genting. A 'Go Genting Express' bus ticket from Kuala Lumpur ( city center ) costs around RM 10 one way. You can grab the bus at Pudu Raya ( central bus station of Kuala Lumpur at counter location KT-27,Level 1), KL Sentral, 1 Utama, Pasar Rakyat & Terminal Putra LRT station. When you arrive at the foot of Genting, You can take a cable car up ( Genting Skyway Cable Car ).

ACCOMMODATION

FIRST WORLD HOTEL - One of the biggest hotels in the world when it comes to the available hotels rooms. First World Hotel has a whopping 6118 rooms. The main reception area resembles a small airport departure hall. People are checked in their rooms very efficient. First you get in the small line for a tickets. The tickets states which line you need to keep an eye to check in. Hotel prizes are very affordable at Genting Highlands. This means it is not that expensive to upgrade your room. We upgraded ours to a suite; the World Club Room for only a few ringgits extra. Because of this we were allowed to use the Club Rooms express ( premium ) check-in lane; which meant that we were in our hotel room in less than 10 minutes while regular guests had to wait for ages.

INDOOR & OUTDOOR GAMES AT GENTING HIGHLANDS

 INDOOR GAMES

CASINO DE GENTING   -
 The only legal casino in all Malaysia, offering all the usual games plus a selection of Chinese favorites. Open 24 hours daily, but you must be at least 21 years above & not a Muslim. A dress code also applies, prohibiting t-shirts, shorts & sandals.

SHOPPING  -

First World Plaza, in First World Hotel, Malaysia's self - proclaimed highest shopping mall, divided into 6 kitschy themed zones from Malaysia to Switzerland & with an indoor theme park to boot.

OUTDOOR GAMES

THEME PARKS  - The theme parks are core attractions of Genting Highlands. Genting Highlands is one of the biggest theme parks in Malaysia. The theme park complex is big to consists outdoor theme park, indoor theme park & water park. There are over 20 signature attraction which include some of the most popular attraction that are available in the theme park are space shot, corkscrew, Euro Express, spinner, cyclone, roller thunder, mine train, flying dragon, bumper boat, boating, circus ride & etc.

 

           HISTORY OF GENTING HIGHLANDS

GENTING HIGHLANDS is an  integrated resort development comprising hotels, casinos & a theme park in Pahang, perched on the peak of Gunung Ulu Kali at 1800 meter high. Nestled near the border of Selangor within an hours drive from KL ( about 35 km ). Genting  Resort present a popular weekend get way from the city heat, conveniently connected by the Karak Highway & major trunk roads, along with a cable car service from the satellite town of Goh Tong Jaya. On a clear day, the peak overlooks lush valleys of rain forest stretching towards KL, a breath taking view for visitors as they enjoy the cooling weather & serene mountain environment.    

HISTORY OF GENTING HIGHLANDS OWNER ( LIM GOH TONG )

GENTING HINGHLANDS was founded by Lim Goh Tong, who arrived at the shores of Malaysia from Fujian, in 1937. Born in 1918, Lim was a young man, only a lowly carpenter while he picked up the local Malay language. For the next few years, he dabbled in vegetable farming & petty trading, but eventually involved himself in the scrap metal & heavy machinery business. It was through this industry that Lim finally made it rich. The end of World War 2 signaled rapid development in Malaysia, fueling the demand for Lim's stock of second hand equipment for theme mining & rubber plantations. From there, he ventured into iron mining & then construction.

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DESTINATION GUIDE

Cemeron Highland is about 300km from Kuala Lumpur and to get there about 3 hours to get here via the North South Expressway ( NS ).

HOW TO GET THERE ?

    

1).   We can getting around Cameron Highland         via Express Bus details and schedules from major destination to Cameron.

  

2).   Minivan service to other destination like Taman Negara, Pulau Redang, Pulau Perhentian, Gua Musang and more.

3). Local Taxi within Cameron Highland and popular outstation and destinations.

ACCOMMODATIONS & HOTELS :


Cameron Highlands offers accommodation for every budget and taste. You will find a huge selection of hotels, apartments, guest houses and bungalows. From inexpensive guest houses with bed and breakfast and cozy country lodges to luxury spa resorts, Cameron Highlands has it all.



      1). HOTELS

From budget accommodation to star resorts........ you can find it all here in Cameron Highlands. Most hotels are located in Tanah Rata, Brinchang. 







       2). APARTMENTS

Apartments are becoming a popular choice among travelers these days especially those travelling in a large group or with family







    3). CHALETS & GUEST HOUSES

There are number of chalets, lodges and guest houses that can be found in Tanah Rata. The guest houses are popular choise among the back packers.







 
      4). BUNGALOWS

Most of the bungalows that are found here most were built during British times and mostly are privately owned. However, there are few newly built ones that are available for daily rental. 

THE INTERESTING PLACES AND ACTIVITIES IN CAMERON HIGHLANDS

Cameron Highlands is popular destination for local visitors and foreign tourists to visits. It's because Cameron Highland have a lot of interesting places. There are :



WATERFALLS
                                   

Waterfalls are one of nature's most beautiful attraction,but in Cameron Highlands, only a few have been discovered and developed as tourist spots. For example, at the foothills near Tapah lie the Latah Iskandar waterfall a magnificent cascade over several tiers of sloping rock. In the highland visitors can explore either Robinsun falls or Parit falls.

NIGHT MARKET

The Brinchang Night Market is a popular shopping attraction among visitors that occurs every Friday and Saturday in town, starting from 4 pm and ending late night. This evening market consists of glimly lit stalls that retail the best product from Cameron Highlands, including strawberries, vegetables, flowers, plants and kitsch souvenirs for tourist.

BUTTERFLY GARDEN

The Butterfly Garden is one of two such adjoining parks in Kea Farm along the main road to Tringkap, 3km after Brinchang Town or 7 km from Tanah Rata.one of Cameron Highland's oldest tourist attraction. " It's essentially a garden enclosure build along a hills slop, filled with free - flying butterflies and strange insects displayed in aquariums.

                          

JUNGLE TREKKING

There are plenty of jungle treks of varying difficulty and duration to satisfy nature lovers. Most of the trails are located around Tanah Rata. All these trails leads to the waterfalls and the mountains. Some tracks are ideal and evening stroll while others are tough and requires a good fitness levels.

CAMERON HIGHLAND

The Cameron Highland's is one of Malaysia's most extensive hill stations. The size of Singapore, it occupies an area of 712 square kilometers ( 275 sq mi ) in the Titiwangsa mountains. It is situated at the northwestern tip of Pahang. The mean annual temperature of the resort is about 18 degree celsius. During the day the temperature seldom rises above 25 degree celsius, at night, it can sometimes drop to as low as 9 degree celsius.




THE GREEN QUIETUDE OF THE CAMERON HIGHLAND

Cameron Highlands famous with tea estates, the plateau is also noted for its cool weather. There are orchards, nurserius, farmlands, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, wildlife, mossy forests, hotels, places of worship, bungalows, land rovers, museum, strawberry farm, butterfly park, rose garden and its aborigins ( orang asli )

CHARMING TEA PLANTATION

STRAWBERRY FARM




THE REDDISH STRAWBERRY

 





   

THE WONDERFUL BUTTERFLY FARM



THE COLOURFUL BUTTERFLIES


 




ROSE GARDEN

   



THE BEAUTIFUL ROSES

 


THE CACTUS GARDEN