Genting Highlands, Malaysia - Cable Car to Genting Highlands

Genting is too commercial for me and the only thing I enjoy most at Genting is the Skyway cable car ride, taking passengers on a 3 km (2 mile) ride between the base station and the top of Genting Highlands. The best part of the trip is passing through the thick highland jungles. Anyway, I have never seen any wild animals below on any of these trips. Those planning to take a ride on the Skyway cable car can forget it at the moment. The cable car service ceased operation in April 2014 (until further notice) to make way for a new cable car system.

From the base station to Genting Highlands

Passing through the jungle

Inside the cable car

Genting Highlands, Malaysia - About Genting Highlands

Genting Highlands is a highland resort and theme park situated 1,800 metres (5,900 feet) above sea level and 50 km (32 miles) northeast from Kuala Lumpur. The climate up here is pleasantly cool with the day temperature around 25°C (77°F) compared to the 30-30°C (86-91°F) heat in the lowlands - I can't understand why some visitors at Genting would want to wear thick clothing as if they were visiting the highlands of Scotland in winter! However, the occasional strong winds does create a chilly experience and at night, temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F). 

Genting is over-commercialised with its hotels, theme parks, tourist shops and is the only casino in Malaysia. Probably the reason why Genting promotes itself as a 'City of Entertainment' but it is no Las Vegas. Everything is overpriced here (at least by Malaysian standards) from the food to souvenirs. Genting attracts both Malaysian and foreigners - plenty of Arab, Singaporean and Chinese tourists. For some, Genting's attraction is the casino, others it's just the theme parks and for many both the casino and theme parks. 

Outdoor theme park at Genting Highlands

The Spinner

On the water sledge