Genting Highlands is a famous mountain resort in Malaysia straddling the border of the states of Pahang and Selangor. It is sometimes known as the Las Vegas of Malaysia as it is the only land-based casino permitted by Malaysian law.

Besides the casino, this resort also features many hotels owned by Genting subsidiaries. Other facilities in this resort include a theme park, golf course, sky diving simulator and many other diversions.

Genting Higlands functions every year as the finish of a stage in the Tour de Langkawi cycling race. It is one of the longest (30 km) climbs featured in a cycling event.

External links

• Genting Highlands official website
• Malaysia Travel Guide: Genting Highlands