Genting Highlands

Genting Highlands
Other transcription(s)
 • MalayTanah Tinggi Genting (Rumi)
تانه تيڠڬي ݢنتيڠ(Jawi)
 • Chinese云顶高原 (Simplified)
雲頂高原 (Traditional)
 • Tamilகெந்திங் மலை
Genting Highlands is located in Pahang
Genting Highlands
Genting Highlands
Location of Genting Highlands in Pahang
Genting Highlands is located in Peninsular Malaysia
Genting Highlands
Genting Highlands
Location of Genting Highlands in Peninsular Malaysia
Genting Highlands is located in Malaysia
Genting Highlands
Genting Highlands
Location of Genting Highlands in Malaysia
Coordinates: 3°25′25″N 101°47′36″E / 3.42361°N 101.79333°E / 3.42361; 101.79333
Country Malaysia
State Pahang
DistrictBentong
Establishment1965
Elevation
1,865 m (6,118 ft)
Time zoneUTC+8 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)Not observed
Postcode
69000 (Pahang)

Genting Highlands is a hill station located on the peak of Mount Ulu Kali in the Titiwangsa Mountains, central Peninsular Malaysia, at 1800 metres elevation. Located in the state of Pahang, it was established in 1965 by the late Malaysian businessman Lim Goh Tong. The primary tourist attraction is Resorts World Genting, a hill resort where casinos and theme parks are situated and where gambling is permitted. Many of Pahang's skyscrapers can be found here.