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The First World Hotel

I went to Genting Highlands in August 2007. The last time I have been there was 15 years ago. I am a budget traveller. My friend and I fly with AirAsia. We arranged everything via AirAsia from flight to transportation from LCCT straight to the First World Hotel at Genting. AirAsia also provided services to pick us from Genting back to Kuala Lumpur or LCCT. The price was very reasonable and it was hassle free where we do not have to travel down to Kuala Lumpur to get a bus to Genting Highlands or vice versa.

Through the four-lane highway from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan, we reached at the tunnel and then to the right to the winding road. As you went up to above, the road became more steep and more windy. Along the way, sometimes you can see blue skies and sometimes there are clouds come and then float away. When the clounds come, sometimes you cannot even see the car infront of you.

Upon arrival, while waiting for our turn to the reception. I can see a lot of people checking in onto the hotel. My friend said this people are here to gamble but not us. We were to Genting for a relaxing holiday. After done with the receptionist, we went to the room. The room was small. Well, we just need a place to sleep and bath. From our room when the coulds are gone, I can see KL City and KL Twin Tower. In front of our room we can see the theme park.

Views of the theme park

Some of the rides at the theme park

Besides having fun at the theme park, you can also shop at the Genting Highlands. There are quiet a number of good outlets at the Genting Shopping Mall.

When we went for dinner at the hotel's restaurant, they served durians besides other local Malaysian fruits and dishes. It was a long queu and people were willing to queu for the durians. My friend and I do not want to miss a chance so we were patiently queuing too for a plate or 2 of the durians for desert!

Oooohhh mouth watery durians....

I enjoyed my holiday and it was good to be in the highlands.