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:: TOURIST
PLACES IN MALAYSIA ::
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HIGHLANDS ::
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Genting Highlands,
an hour drive from Kuala Lumpur by
road, is popular with day trippers.
It houses a world-class casino, a
theme park, several hotels and an
excellent 18 hole golf course.
Genting Highlands offers a one-stop
excursion for families with many forms
of entertainment, as there are crowds
of thrill-seekers who scale 2000 metres
above sea level to enjoy the cool
mountain air as well as a growing
number of indoor and outdoor activities.
The outdoor theme park features thrilling
roller coasters, such as the Cork
screw and the Cyclone, as well as
other novelties for fun seekers such
as the Monorail and the Flying Dragon.
The indoor theme
park has various themes from around
the world. Visit Venice, Paris, USA,
England and Switzerland in a matter
of minutes. There are also suspended
rides like the Rio Float and the Reindeer
Cruiser for your amusement.
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The many food courts and fast food outlets
cater a variety of food.
For the eco minded, the Awana Eco Park,
on the lower level of the mountain range,
offers a variety of eco sports, flora &
fauna. For golfers, there is the award winning
18 hole Golf course at the Awana Golf and
Country Club. Also in the vicinity are a
mini golf course and a driving range. There
is also the Awana Horse Ranch for equestrian
activity and riding lessons for beginners.
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:: GENTING
THEME PARK :: |
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A cornucopia of delights is in store
for those who venture into the Genting
Theme park. A haven for all who
crave excitement and adventure,
the park is a hive of activity with
amusement games, high-tech rides
and superb shows amongst some of
the exhilarating action on offer.
For the food gourmet there lies
awaiting him, a sumptuous spread
for his tasting pleasure.
The Genting Theme Park is made up
of indoor and outdoor attractions.
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| :: ATTRACTIONS
AT THE INDOOR THEME PARK :: |
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Skill games, computerised as well
as coin-operated.
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Space Odyssey 2020 - not for the faint-hearted,
this unnerving ride takes one on a voyage
of discovery in space. There are health,
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Motion Master Simulator enables you
to experience action in films such as
Smash Factory without leaving your seat.
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Fun House, Malaysia's first 3-D dome
theatre. |
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Around the World Train Ride. Visitors
get to see major landmarks of the world
as well as animated figurines dressed
in their national costumes |
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RIDES AT THE INDOOR THEME PARK :: |
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The Corkscrew & Cyclone Roller
Coaster.
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Giant Mechanical Caterpillar. A slow
ride through the outdoor theme park
on an elevated track. |
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The Flying Dragon, a family-oriented
fun ride. |
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Genting Cold Mine, a ride on a runaway
mine train. |
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Cable Car Ride. A joy ride in a cable
car offering a bird's eye view of the
theme park attractions below. |
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Magic Carpet. A magical experience for
thrill-seekers! |
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Grand Pix. Racers' delight. |
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Carved Out of a ridge at 950 metres
above sea level is an award-winning
18-holes golf course at the Awana
Golf & Country Club. The 6,155
metres par-71 golf courses possess
a variety of challenges to the golfer.
There is also mini Golf and driving
Range in the vicinity.
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Evenings bring out the best in entertainment
at Genting Highlands resort with
high energy performances, and international
shows at Genting International Showroom.
There are also video arcades, one-armed
bandits, cinemas, karaoke lounges,
discotheques and other entertainment
centres. Genting is also well-known
for its casino, the Casino de Genting,
which offers Blackjack, baccarat,
roulette, keno, French bull and
Tai Sai. Visitors must be properly
attired. Entrance is prohibited
to Muslim visitors.
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:: ACCOMODATION
AND DINING ::
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Accommodation catering to various needs
abound in the City of Entertainment, with
five hotels, namely the Genting, Highlands,
Theme Park, Resort, and First World Hotels,
as well as two apartments providing over
9,000 rooms and 300 apartments for holidaymakers.
The Genting Hotel, right in the centre
of the recreational centre, provides five-star
luxury while housing the Casino de Genting
where punters can try their luck. The
Genting Hotel has fourteen restaurants
that serve a wide range of cuisines, including
Genting's newest fine dining restaurant,
The Peak Restaurant and Lounge. The view
from this restaurant on the 17th storey
is as stunning as the American and European
cuisines and selection of wines and cocktails
served. After dinner, diners can dance
the night away at the Club Studio 98 or
have a drink at the cosy Bronco Bar.
The 888-room Highlands Hotel also houses
an excellent mix of restaurants. If you're
looking for something more exotic, the
Middle Eastern and Indian offering at
the Spice Garden beckon. The four-star
Resort Hotel and family-oriented Theme
Park Hotel are all within walking distance
to the Genting Theme Park and offer a
good variety of entertainment, food, and
recreational outlets, making them excellent
accommodation choices.
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