This is the Las Vegas of Asia. It is the world’s largest hotel, with 7,351 rooms in two colorful towers. It is located in the Genting Highlands in the Titiwangsa Mountains near lush tropical rainforest far away from the city.
The entrance is a Spanish-style courtyard, and the site has a 50,000 square ft. plaza, massive malls, casinos, café, bars, and a jungle-themed lobby, so there is plenty to amuse you during your holiday from work.
There are many pools, from the slides and screams of the children’s Watersplash pool to the adult pool’s quiet hum. Try out the theme park with a huge rollercoaster and Asia’s first free-fall simulator.
There is a golf course, tennis courts, a cinema, and a gym. Every week there are magic shows and music performances at the theatre or the central Times Square where replicas of the Statue of Liberty and the Oscar statue reside.
Resorts and casinos attract crowds to visit the Genting Highlands, but crispy air and acres of pristine rainforest are its inherited peculiarities.
Chinese businessman Lim Goh Tong established Genting Highlands on the peak of Mount Ulu Kali in 1965. The primary tourist attraction became Resorts World Genting, a hill resort with casinos and theme parks.
As gambling is illegal in Malaysia in other parts of the country, this city became a hotspot for casino lovers.
Resorts World Genting complex with the multi-colored towers of First World Hotel - Tower 1, Tower 2, and Tower 2A.
First World Hotel is a 3-star-hotel consisting of 3 towers and 7,351 rooms.
It has held the Guinness World Records title since 2005 for the world's largest hotel by the number of rooms.
The Patio Ambiance
Genting Palace
Elite Palace
Coffee Terrace
Good Friends Restaurant
Hou Mei
The 400,000 square feet (37161 sqm) Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park has over 20 thrill rides, and it's located at First World Plaza and adjacent to SkyAvenue.
You can buy a daily unlimited pass for 62 Malaysian Ringgits (2022 price). But you can also opt for pay-per-ride tickets if you only want to try some of them.
First World Plaza is located a floor above the hotel's lobby level, spreading on 500,000 square feet of space (46,000 square meters).
Sky Venture
If you are a fan of retro arcade games, you will love this place.
SkyWay cable car