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DIY Tour of Genting Highlands, Malaysia
On our last day of KL training of Netscreen firewalls, we hopped unto a train at KLCC terminal going to KL Sentral and bought bus tickets at the second floor going to Malaysia's famous hill station: Genting Highlands.
The bus trip took about an hour up the mountain where it's misty and cold. We didn't come here to gamble but just to take a peek at one of Malaysia's tourist attractions plus an exhilirating ride on gondola of Genting Skyway, a fast cable car service.
picture of Skyway cable car with genting hotel nearby
Inside First World Plaza are replicas of world famous landmarks like Eiffel Tower of Paris, Big Ben of London, Gondolas of Venice, Times Square of New York and many more
There's also a Ripley's Believe or Not gallery or interesting and eerie displays.
After a few photo opportunities, decided to leave early to avoid rush (we bought return tickets as soon as we arrived just to be sure)
Genting Casinos and Gambling tips:
ceiling of genting casino
* Casino de Genting, Genting Hotel * Monte Carlo Casino * StarWorld, First World Hotel
Table games: roulette, baccarat and Chinese games (tai sai and pai gow), a little poker and numerous slot machines.
Tip: Gamblers need to sign up with Genting's Worldcard to withdraw winnings
Genting Highlands Hotels and Accomodations:
* First World Hotel * Genting Hotel * Highlands Hotel * Resort Hotel * Theme Park Hotel
How to get to Genting Highlands from KL:
KL Sentral to Genting Highlands Resort Genting counter at Level 2, KL Sentral Station Adult Fare: RM7.30 Child Fare: RM5.70
Buses also leave Puduraya Bus terminal every 30 minutes.
anonymous, i remember that hotel. that's where I stayed at when i was there in KL. walking distance from KLCC and Petronas Towers :P
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picture of Skyway cable car with genting hotel nearby
ceiling of genting casino
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