Resorts World Genting - Crockfords
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Genting Highlands | Genting Highlands, 69000, MY
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About Genting Highlands
Genting Highlands is a high-elevation resort spread across different levels, with hotels, rides, shops and dining rather than a conventional town centre. Buses bring you to the mid-hill terminal, and the Awana SkyWay continues uphill to the peak.
First-timers can stay at First World Hotel in the resort centre, near shops and restaurants at SkyAvenue; express buses from Kuala Lumpur reach the Genting Highlands Premium Outlets Terminal, where the cable car continues uphill. Families can choose Genting SkyWorlds Hotel for rooms suited to families, or First World Hotel for a budget-conscious base close to Skytropolis at First World Plaza. Resorts World Awana suits a quieter, nature-focused stay amid rainforest surroundings. For shopping and food, look around SkyAvenue or the Premium Outlets at the cable-car terminal. Plan around the bus terminal and cable car rather than a city rail interchange.
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Genting Highlands at a glance
Climate
Mild upland air; rain all year
Languages
Malay, English, Mandarin and Tamil
Local currency
MYR
(MYR)
Local time
(GMT+8)
Suggested area to stay
SkyAvenue or First World Plaza or Awana
Tipping
Tips are voluntary; check the bill for a service charge.
History, culture and food in Genting Highlands
Food to try
nasi lemak
claypot chicken rice
nasi goreng kampung
nasi goreng petai
cendol
ais kacang
beef rendang
Nyonya laksa
When to visit Genting Highlands
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: February
Busiest: Jan, Feb
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Jan33
Busy and pricier: crowds
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Feb55
Genting SkyWorlds seasonal events
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Mar33
Rainy (227 mm)
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Apr24
Very wet (266 mm rain)
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May21
Very wet (212 mm rain)
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Jun46
Typhoon season (Jun-Nov); impacts uncommon
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Jul46
Typhoon season (Jun-Nov); impacts uncommon
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Aug28
Rainy (166 mm)
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Sep26
Rainy (189 mm)
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Oct0
Often avoided: heavy rain
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Nov0
Often avoided: heavy rain
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Dec32
Very wet (250 mm rain)
Things to do in Genting Highlands
8 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
2 places
Chin Swee Caves Temple
See the pagoda and SkyTerrace; alight at Chin Swee Station and keep your ticket or QR code to reboard.
Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park
Spend the day across nine themed areas; outdoor rides may pause in rain or strong winds.
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Genting Highlands Premium Outlets
Sky Sentral
Browse designer stores at the cable-car terminal; the centre opens daily from 10am to 10pm.
Genting Strawberry Leisure Farm
Gohtong Jaya
See hydroponic strawberries and a flower garden in Gohtong Jaya, a spot for plant and flower photos.
Best in the evening
3 places
Skytropolis
First World Plaza
Try family rides and indoor thrills at First World Plaza, beside SkyAvenue.
Jom Makan Street Food
SkyAvenue
Choose Malaysian street food at SkyAvenue; this halal-certified food court is on Level 4.
SkyAvenue
SkyAvenue
Browse shops, restaurants and cafés, with evening entertainment in the resort centre.
Any time of day
1 place
Awana SkyWay
Sky Sentral
Ride from the mid-hill terminal to the peak in about 10 minutes; the route includes a stop at Chin Swee Station.
Genting Highlands itineraries, day by day
With the family
Genting Highlands Day Trip from Kuala Lumpur
Ride the cable car via Chin Swee, visit Genting SkyWorlds and browse the outlets before returning to Kuala Lumpur.
This day suits Kuala Lumpur visitors who want a cable-car ride, a temple visit and time for rides and outlet browsing in one highland outing. Start with the direct express bus to GHPO, connect to Awana SkyWay, pause at Chin Swee, then continue to the peak. Give the theme park a focused block before travelling to the outlets. First, check the bus departures for the return from GHPO and choose a service that fits your evening in Kuala Lumpur. Keep your cable-car ticket or QR code for reboarding at Chin Swee, and check the park calendar for Tuesday closures.
With the family
Two Days and One Night in Genting Highlands
Spend day one on the theme parks, then fit a temple, strawberry farm and outlets into day two.
Two days and one night suits you if you want a full theme-park day with a few quieter stops around Genting Highlands. Day one begins with the Awana SkyWay and moves through Genting SkyWorlds to indoor rides at Skytropolis Funland. Day two takes in Chin Swee Caves Temple, Genting Strawberry Leisure Farms and the outlets. Arrange your express bus and cable-car journey from Kuala Lumpur first, then check the SkyWorlds calendar: the park is closed on Tuesdays except during Malaysian national public holidays or school holidays. Sleeping in the Genting Highlands resort area keeps you near the indoor park.
With the family
Two Family Days in Genting Highlands with Kids
Ride the cable car, spend a day outdoors, then swap theme-park rides for strawberries and flowers.
This Genting Highlands with kids itinerary suits families who want theme-park time with a gentler farm visit. Day one pairs the Awana SkyWay cable car with outdoor rides at Genting SkyWorlds; day two starts indoors at Skytropolis Funland and ends among the strawberries and flowers in Gohtong Jaya. The days have a simple rhythm: one main resort attraction, then the next stop. Arrange your express bus and cable-car connection first, and check SkyWorlds’ operating day before you travel.
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Before you go to Genting Highlands
Genting Highlands essentials at a glance
- Awana SkyWay ride to the peak
- 10 min
- Standard one-way cable-car fare
- RM11
- Tourism tax per room per night for non-Malaysians
- RM10
- Service tax on registered taxable hotel accommodation
- 8%
- Malaysia's time zone
- UTC+8
- Nominal domestic electricity supply
- 230V
Getting there
From Kuala Lumpur, take an express bus to the Genting Highlands Premium Outlets Terminal, then continue uphill by cable car.
- Buses run from KL Sentral and Gombak LRT Station.
- From KLIA or KLIA2, you can take an ERL train to KL Sentral and continue by bus, or use a direct AeroBus service to the terminal.
Getting around
Use the Awana SkyWay to travel from the mid-hill terminal to the peak, with a stop at Chin Swee Station.
- The uphill journey takes about 10 minutes and covers 2.8 kilometres.
- Taxis and e-hailing are available at Resorts World Awana.
Where to stay
Choose First World Hotel for a resort-centre base, Genting SkyWorlds Hotel for family-suited rooms, or Resorts World Awana for a quieter stay.
- First World Hotel is suggested as a budget-conscious option in the resort centre.
- Resorts World Awana is set amid rainforest surroundings and is a base for nature activities.
Shopping
Shop at SkyAvenue in the resort centre or visit Genting Highlands Premium Outlets at the cable-car terminal.
- SkyAvenue brings together shops, restaurants and cafés.
- Genting Highlands Premium Outlets opens daily from 10am to 10pm.
Food and halal
Jom Makan Street Food and Jom Makan SkyAvenue are halal-certified dining options.
- Jom Makan Street Food serves Malaysian-style street food on Level 4 of SkyAvenue.
- Ali, Muthu & Ah Hock and Madam Kwan’s are Muslim-friendly, a separate category from halal-certified.
Evenings out
Spend an evening around SkyAvenue’s restaurants and cafés, or head to indoor rides at Skytropolis.
- Skytropolis is in First World Plaza, next to SkyAvenue.
- Awana SkyWay operates until 11pm.
Muslim visitors
For halal-certified meals, look for Jom Makan Street Food or Jom Makan SkyAvenue.
- The Malay Village at SkyAvenue has halal options including Nelayan Warung and Muhibah Kitchen.
- Chin Swee Caves Temple is a hillside religious site reached by car or by cable car to Chin Swee Station.
With children
Families can choose indoor rides at Skytropolis or outdoor attractions at Genting SkyWorlds.
- Skytropolis has a family carousel and an open-top train as well as thrill rides.
- Genting SkyWorlds has nine themed areas, and its outdoor or larger rides may pause during rain or strong winds.
Weather and when to go
Rain occurs throughout the year, with November and October recording the largest monthly totals in the month profile.
- November averages about 300 mm of rain and October about 290 mm.
- Crowds are high in January, February and December, and very high in December.
Money, tax and tipping
Use Malaysian ringgit, and allow for tourism tax and service tax on eligible hotel bills.
- The tourism tax is RM10 per room per night for non-Malaysian guests; confirm the charge with your hotel.
- Tips are voluntary, and it is sensible to check the bill for a service charge.
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Frequently asked questions about Genting Highlands
How do I get to Genting Highlands from Kuala Lumpur?
Take an express bus from KL Sentral or Gombak LRT Station to the Genting Highlands Premium Outlets Terminal, then ride the Awana SkyWay uphill.
How do I get to Genting Highlands from KLIA or KLIA2?
You can take the ERL to KL Sentral and continue by express bus, or take a direct AeroBus service to the Genting Highlands Premium Outlets Terminal. A limousine journey is about two hours over 116 kilometres.
How do visitors get around Genting Highlands?
The Awana SkyWay links the mid-hill terminal with the peak and stops at Chin Swee Station. Taxis and e-hailing are available at Resorts World Awana.
Where should first-time visitors, families and nightlife fans stay?
First-timers can stay at First World Hotel in the resort centre, while Genting SkyWorlds Hotel has rooms suited to families. SkyAvenue is a practical base for shops, dining and evening entertainment.
Where can I find halal food in Genting Highlands?
Jom Makan Street Food and Jom Makan SkyAvenue are halal-certified dining options. Nelayan Warung and Muhibah Kitchen in the Malay Village are also identified as halal options.
Can I visit a temple in Genting Highlands?
Chin Swee Caves Temple is a hillside religious site with a pagoda, an open-air SkyTerrace and a Buddha statue. You can reach it by car or take the Awana SkyWay to Chin Swee Station and continue your trip on the same ticket.
What tourism tax and service tax are added to a hotel bill?
Non-Malaysian guests are charged tourism tax of RM10 per room per night, and registered taxable hotel accommodation is subject to 8% service tax. Confirm the tourism tax charge with your hotel.
Is tipping expected in Genting Highlands?
Tips are voluntary. Check the bill for a service charge, which is different from a voluntary tip.
Do I need to complete an arrival card, and what plugs are used?
Foreign visitors generally need to submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card within the three days before arrival, subject to exemptions. Malaysia uses three-pin square sockets and a nominal 230-volt supply.
Which months are rainy in Genting Highlands?
Rain is recorded in every month, with November averaging about 300 mm and October about 290 mm. The month profile records average highs of about 25–27°C.
Where can I go shopping?
SkyAvenue has shops, restaurants and cafés in the resort centre, while Genting Highlands Premium Outlets is at the cable-car terminal. The outlets open daily from 10am to 10pm.
What can I do at night?
Visit SkyAvenue for shops, restaurants, cafés and evening entertainment, or spend time at indoor rides in Skytropolis. The Awana SkyWay runs until 11pm.
What can children do in Genting Highlands?
Children can try Skytropolis rides such as the family carousel and open-top train, or visit the nine themed areas at Genting SkyWorlds. Individual rides may have height limits.
What nearby outing can I add to a Genting Highlands stay?
Genting Strawberry Leisure Farm in Gohtong Jaya focuses on hydroponic strawberries and has a flower garden. It is also a place to take photos of flowers and plants.
What are Genting Highlands’ best-known sights?
The Awana SkyWay carries visitors uphill, and Chin Swee Caves Temple is a hillside stop along the route. At the peak, Genting SkyWorlds and Skytropolis offer outdoor and indoor theme-park attractions.