Discover 7 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Genting Highlands (Malaysia). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: First World Hotel & Plaza, Mohamed Noah Foundation Mosque, and Chin Swee Caves Temple. Also, be sure to include Arena of Stars in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Genting Highlands (Pahang).
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First World Hotel & Plaza
Also known as: First World Plaza
First World Hotel & Plaza is a hotel, shopping and entertainment complex located at Resorts World Genting in Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia which consists of a 3-star hotel and a plaza. First World Hotel, Resorts Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Genting Malaysia Berhad and Genting Group manages the property.[1]
Address: Genting Highlands, First World Hotel & Plaza, Resorts World Genting, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia
Mohamed Noah Foundation Mosque
Mosque in Genting Highlands, Malaysia. The Mohamed Noah Foundation Mosque is the only mosque in Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia. It was opened in 1981. This mosque also acts as the rest area for Muslims to perform their prayers during, before or after vacation to Genting Highlands. It was named after Tan Sri Mohammad Noah, a Malaysian politician and he was among the founders of Genting Highlands after Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong.[2]
Chin Swee Caves Temple
Buddhist temple in Genting Highlands, Malaysia. The Chin Swee Caves Temple is a Chinese temple in Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia. It is situated in the most scenic site of Genting Highlands, on a 28-acre plot of rocky forested land donated by Genting Group founder the late Lim Goh Tong. Located 4,600 feet above sea level, the temple is about 5–10 minutes' drive down from the peak of the mountain. Within the temple is seated a statue of Master Qingshui, a Buddhist monk who has long been worshipped as a Deity in Fujian Province, China for his miraculous abilities to summon rain and subdued evil spirits. The temple attracts many local and foreign devotees from Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, China, Thailand and Indonesia.[3]
Arena of Stars
Concert hall in Genting Highlands, Malaysia. Arena of Stars is a 45,000 square feet musical amphitheater in Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia, built in 1998. The hall has a capacity of about 6,000 seats. It is also known for its famous World and National lion dance and dragon dance competitions. Singers and groups that have performed at Arena of Stars include Deep Purple, Boyz II Men, Michael Learns to Rock, Cliff Richard, Lionel Richie, Guang Liang, Jolin Tsai, Cyndi Wang, Rainie Yang, Angela Zhang, Olivia Newton-John, S.H.E, Joey Yung, Stefanie Sun, Vanness Wu, Wang Leehom, G.E.M, and Twins.[4]
Address: Genting Highlands, 69000 Genting Highlands
Genting Highlands
Memorial park in Genting Highlands, Malaysia. Genting Highlands is a hill station city located on the peak of Mount Ulu Kali in Malaysia at 1,800 meters elevation. Located in the state of Pahang. It was established by the late Chinese businessman Lim Goh Tong in 1965. The primary tourist attraction is Resorts World Genting, a hill resort where casinos and theme parks are situated, and gambling is allowed.[5]
Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Genting Highlands
Museum
Address: Lot F/L 2A.19A, Level 2A, First World Plaza, First World Hotel, Genting Highlands
Awana Skyway
The Awana Skyway, also referred to as the new Awana Skyway, is a gondola lift system connecting Awana Transport Hub, Chin Swee Temple and SkyAvenue in Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia since December 2016. The Awana Transport Hub terminus consists of the new Awana Bus Terminal, the station building and a new 8-storey car park while the other terminus is located at SkyAvenue.
The Awana Skyway is one of the two aerial lines serving Genting Highlands, with the Genting Skyway serving as an alternate route. The gondola lift system was launched in 2016, and it replaces the former 2-car aerial tramway system running between 1977 and 2014. The gondola lift system can carry up to 3,600 passengers per hour with 10 passengers per gondola. At the maximum speed of 6 metres per second (21.6 km/h), the 2.8-kilometre journey up the mountain peak takes about 10 minutes, though it varies on the weather conditions.[6]