From there, he ventured into iron mining and then, construction. One day, while having a meal in the Cameron Highlands, it struck upon Lim the idea of a highland resort near Kuala Lumpur. The nearest hill station then, Cameron Highlands, was about km away from KL, which made it less than a convenient journey for a quick highland holiday.
He scouted the mountains within the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur, and found a suitable spot on the peak of Gunung Ulu Kali. One of the highest mountains on the Pahang-Selangor border with an ideal and relatively spacious ridgetop, he studied its topography and mapped out developmentp plans, pooling all his resources and energy into creating a highland resort with accessible roads, proper infrastructure, clean water and supply of electricity.
In the middle of , Genting Highlands opened for business - the first Prime Minister of Malaysia Tunku Abdul Rahman granted him the only casino license in the country. Over the next 30 years, Genting Highlands continued to grow from a simple resort with a small casino to a modern holiday destination with theme parks, numerous hotels, large roads and a cable car system.
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The temple was erected for the Taoist community in this part of Malaysia and it is dedicated to Reverend Master Chin Swee which was a famous religious leader in the Genting Highlands. It is said that the master could exorcise spirits and could also bring rain to the area if farmers needed help with their parched crops.
When you visit the temple make sure to look out for the black statue of Chin Swee himself that adorns the front entrance. Penang is known for having some of the most delicious food in Malaysia and now you can try it firsthand in the Genting Highlands. Some of the food in the Genting Highlands can be upscale with prices to match, so if you are looking for a bargain then the Penang Food Village is an excellent choice.
Some of the signature dishes to look out for include the Lor Mee which is noodles in a distinctive black gravy as well as fried Kway Teow which are flat noodles mixed with egg and seafood. If you want to feel a little scared in the Genting Highlands then why not visit the Haunted Adventure? Located in the First World Plaza, this attraction is made up of a tour that leads you through darkened rooms with a whole host of scary occupants.
The Genting Highlands offer you some of the prettiest scenery in Malaysia and with that in mind there is no better way to check it out than by going for a hike. The Genting Highlands is known for its casinos and resorts but once you get out into the countryside the landscape changes completely.
As this is a famous hill station the air is crisper at this elevation and you can check out the mountains as well as acres of unspoilt rainforests. Genting Strawberry Leisure Farm has the claim to fame of being that biggest strawberry farms in Malaysia and was the first to be founded in the Genting Highlands. This is one of the nicest activities in the region and you can spend an idyllic afternoon picking strawberries and taking in the views.
You can also take a tour of the vast strawberry plantation as well as visit the onsite flower gardens. One of the most famous spaces in the Genting Highlands is the Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Center which first opened its doors in This is the only dedicated elephant sanctuary in Malaysia and you will find some elephants here who have been rescued as a result of the threats from poaching and the destruction of their local habitats.
It takes around 45 minutes to get to the sanctuary from the center of the Genting Highlands but it makes a good trip if you want to see these amazing creatures up close. Lim Goh Tong was known in the region for having put the Genting Highlands on the map and for much of the development that has happened in the area.
This part of Malaysia used to be a relatively sleepy hill station before the Genting Group transformed it over the years and a visit to the memorial hall is a good way to learn more about the history of the Genting Highlands. If you want to watch a show then this is the place to do it and some of the biggest names in the world have played here.
The Arena of Stars is made up of a huge theater which has a dazzling lighting system and international stars regularly play here. You can get to the waterfall from the Genting Highlands and once there you will find a huge cataract that gushes over three separate tiers.
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