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Genting Highlands (Malay: Tanah Tinggi Genting; Chinese: 雲頂高原; Chinese: 云顶高原) otherwise known as Resorts World Genting is the flagship integrated resort developed by Genting Group. It is nestled on a mountain peak (maximum elevation about 1860m) within the Titiwangsa Mountains on the border between the states of Pahang and Selangor of Malaysia. Resorts World Genting is operated by Genting Malaysia Berhad (formerly known as Resorts World Bhd), which also operates Awana chain of resorts & hotels. It is accessible by car from Kuala Lumpur in one hour, or also accessible by a cable car called Genting Skyway (3.38 km[1])which at its opening used to be the world's fastest and South East Asia's longest gondola lift.History

The idea of creating a hill resort located in proximity to Kuala Lumpur came up in the late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong's mind during a business trip to the Cameron Highlands in 1964. He mooted this idea while enjoying the fresh and crisp air from the balcony at his hotel room.

Subsequently, a study of the maps and Kuala Lumpur’s vicinity located the ideal site - the 1,800-metre Gunung Ulu Kali, just 55 km from Kuala Lumpur. Tan Sri Lim then set to transform a remote mountain area amidst the dense virgin tropical jungle and rugged terrain into a holiday destination.

A private company called Genting Highlands Berhad was set up on 27 April 1965, with the late Tan Sri Haji Mohammed Noah bin Omar, Tan Sri Lim successfully obtained approval for the alienation of 12,000 acres (49 km2) and 2,800 acres (11 km2) of land from the Pahang and Selangor State Government respectively between the years 1965 and 1970. An anomaly happened during the obtaining of the land approvals. While the Pahang state government swiftly approved a freehold lease, the Selangor state reluctantly approved a 99-year lease. As a result, Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong met the then Mentri Besar of Selangor, Dato Harun Idris and telling him that a freehold lease will be more feasible than a 99-year lease. Finally, the Selangor state government agreed to grant a freehold lease.On 18 August 1965, a technical and construction team began the herculean task that would take four years to complete the access road from Genting Sempah to the peak of Gunung Ulu Kali.

On 31 March 1969, the late YTM Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia’s first Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the company’s pioneer hotel, the then Highlands Hotel, marking the completion of the access road to Genting Highlands Resort. The Prime Minister was impressed that the private sector, without the assistance of the Government, could develop a mountain resort for the enjoyment of all Malaysians[citation needed]; subsequently a gaming licence was suggested to help accelerate the development of this remote area.

In 1971, the first hotel at Genting Highlands was successfully completed and was then named Highlands Hotel (now renamed Theme Park Hotel).

The Genting Highlands Resort continued to expand since the opening of the first hotel in 1971. Development of the area continued with care taken to ensure the maintenance of the natural beauty of the rainforest of the region.[citation needed]

To date, Genting Highlands Resort has six hotels (namely Maxims, Genting Hotel, Highlands Hotel, Resort Hotel, Theme Park Hotel and First World Hotel) and two apartment blocks (Ria and Kayangan Apartments) at the hilltop and Awana Genting Highlands Golf and Country Resort.In 1997, Genting Highlands Resort further boosted its facility attraction with Genting Skyway cable car system that provides a 3.38 km transport to the hilltop. Genting Skyway is also recognised as the "World's Fastest Mono Cable Car System" with a maximum speed of 21.6 km per hour and the "Longest Cable Car in Malaysia and Southeast Asia".[citation needed]
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Attractions

It is sometimes informally known as the Las Vegas of Malaysia, dubbed the "City of Entertainment" as it has the only legal land-based casino, Casino de Genting in the country and is run by Genting Malaysia Bhd, a subsidiary of Genting Group.[citation needed]
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Hotels

Resorts World Genting has six hotels. One of the six hotels, the First World Hotel, holds the Guinness World Records as the largest hotel in the world, since 2006, with a total of 6,118 rooms.[2]
Maxims Hotel
First World Hotel
Genting Hotel
Highlands Hotel
Resort Hotel
Theme Park Hotel
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Dining
Bakery - Pastries, sandwiches & desserts
Coffee Terrace - Asian and Western buffet
Genting Palace Restaurant - Cantonese cuisine
Hainan Kitchen - Hainanese cuisine
Imperial Rama - Fine Dining Thai-Chinese cuisine
Ming Ren Restaurant - Xinjiang cuisine
The Olive - Fine Dining Western cuisine
VIP Restaurant - Thai-Chinese cuisine
Spice Garden - Indian cuisine
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Nightlife
Safari
Cloud 9
All Sports Bar
Patio Bar & Lounge
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Theme Parks

Genting Theme Park

The resort has three theme parks which are Genting Outdoor Theme Park, First World Indoor Theme Park and Water Park. There are over 20 signature attractions which include:
Flying Coaster
Genting Sky Venture
Haunted House
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum
SnowWorld
Space Shot
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Genting Skyway

Genting Skyway (Cabin View)

Genting Skyway, located at the Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor side of Genting, Malaysia, is a monocable gondola lift serving the Genting Highlands Resort. Its lower station is located near Gohtong Jaya, and its upper station is located at Highlands Hotel of Genting Highlands Resort.

It was officially opened in 1997 by the former prime minister of Malaysia, Mahathir bin Mohammad.
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Amenities

The resort has five performance venues.
Arena of Stars
Genting International Showroom
Genting International Convention Centre
Pavilion Hall
First World Plaza
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Pavilion Hall

Pavilion Hall - the latest entertainment hotspot at Genting, is suitable for hosting dance performances and concerts as well as sporting events. It has a 2,000 stadium-style seating capacity and the whole Pavilion can be set up to accommodate more than 6,000 people.

Situated at the First World Plaza.[3]Genting International Convention Centre

Genting International Convention Center or GICC is a venue for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE).

GICC has one of the largest column-free Grand Ballroom in Malaysia with a total built-up area of 181,467 sq ft (16,858.8 m2) and is equipped with audio video and information technology equipment. It can accommodate up to 2,000 delegates in banquet-style and 3,500 delegates in theatre-style seating, and the entire area can be split up into two to four sections according to clients' needs.

The 20,000 square feet (1,900 m2) Convention Halls is multi-purpose and can be used for any functions. It can cater up to 1,200 delegates in theatre-style seating. The hall can be split up into 3 smaller halls according to clients’ needs.

GICC features 87,400 square feet (8,120 m2) of Meeting Rooms space as well as additional foyer areas.

Located in the lower ground floor of GICC, the Business Centre provides business facilities including secretarial services, fax, and phone and Internet access.Other Places of Attraction

Chin Swee Caves Temple

Chin Swee Caves Temple
Awana Genting Highlands Golf & Country Resort
Chin Swee Caves Temple
Genting Strawberry Farm
Highlands Mushroom Farm
Highlands Vegetable Farm
Highlands Daylily Farm