Nice to hear that you would go there again and enjoy the breeze and views of Genting Highlands inspite of your the negative experiences ! Enjoy life in Malaysia Mr Taylor! And thanks for sharing!

I absolutely love Genting Highlands and had an amazing time last year.I did a day trip. I was even brave enough to take the cable car with glass floors to the very top! What an amazing adventure and view.

It's great that cooler weather is just an hour drive away. Beautiful scenery there.

Omg I'm from KL and your shot of the temple against the mountainous backdrop is absolutely stunning! Can't wait to see your next trip to Genting 😍

Your description of Genting Highlands for a person who have been there only once is perfect. We have stayed in the same 26 floor Awana Hotel this year and we paid RM440 per room per night but most of the time we stayed at First World Hotel - The Biggest Hotel In The World recorded by Guinness Book of Records about 7,700 rooms available and they are almost packed daily.

You can be in a rain forest in less than an hour away. Try a half day trip to FRIM (forest reserve institute of Malaysia). Just follow the walking track. It's really an amazing feeling being in a modern city for breakfast and lunch in a rainforest like in the middle of nowhere and you can actually get lost like I did and managed to find the fence and crawled under.

Thanks, Taylor. I can't believe this was your first time up there. I went up to Genting Highlands last September to watch that particular stage of le Tour de Langkawi professional bike race (yes, the cyclists departed from west Selangor state, traveled close to Batu Caves, and climbed all the way to the top to Genting Highlands). Oh yes, and other times I have been there, the queues for the cable cars were completely full, so we bought more expensive line-skipping passes. The Chin Swee Temple halfway up is fascinating. I would love to see you do a video of just that, including its depiction of the Levels of Hell in the caves, it's large Buddha, the pagoda, and other artwork.

Welcome to genting. Yes hot season from mac onwards. Heat wave in south asia and south east asia

Looking forward to seeing a review of Fraser's hill ...also cool place and not far from kl . Great review and advice of genting

You might end up renting and living in Genting with its nice cooler weather.

Maybe next time you and your friends can stay at Windmill Upon Hills Premium Suites Genting Highland or Swiss Garden Hotel and Residences. The rates are much cheaper.

A little further towards Bentong Pahang, Even small lowland towns like Raub or Kuala Lipis with trees and green would be cooling to stay for a weekend.

Genting is truly horrible but worth seeing to appreciate just how much a beautiful, natural environment can be f*cked up.

'Cool' Andy! Interesting to see Genting now and reflecting back on what it was like back in the last century. What you relate echos what I found disappointing, but at least there's more to see and do now. My first visit there I drove up late at night during typhoon like storm and locals said I was crazy but we managed fine. Looking on Google Earth the road looks much improved today. Once you escape the heat of the lowlands it's compelling to stay. Being in Penang, Cameron was closer than Genting and much preferred Cameron as I was not held captive at a Casino hotel, and there were some B&B's in Cameron that were a bit on the pricey side but delightful. Hope you can return and bring us an extended report from Genting

Hope that you have had a good time and a pleasant stay in Genting Highlands.

Thanks Taylor. I hope you go there for a week so we learn in depth with your excellent presentation. Yeah..enjoy life! Wish you a good health and wealth.

You actually don't need to book in advance for a stay in Genting- just get a room of your choice when you get there, and there are lots of much more affordable walk-in choices, if you'll just take the risk. You can even live at the Temple's grounds (homestay) with great vegetarian dishes, but there are people in and around the Temple where you can ask for help getting around/ touring the highlands. PS. Also check out Maxwell, Fraser's Hills, etc.

Andrew, I've been following your videos since last year and really love them. Your English is very clear and easy to understand. I don't need subtitles. ❤

Stayed tune! It's really really hot Weather here. If someone go to Thailand or Cambodia, it's even hotter. Glad you went to Genting Highland to escape from the heat. Thank you for info and surrounding areas of Genting. Cheers.

Great video, thanks Mr Taylor.

Great report.

love the Genting highlands! the gondola ride is amazing !

Great info again. There is also a regular bus service only about 14 rm each way. Where you had lunch there is another floor above so you get better outlook but nothing else up there. The casino, well dont gamble but last year they had taken away the visitors cards so it was almost impossible to collect my winnings, over 1 hour I was not happy. But at least I won. Resorts world is a major casino operator in many countries started in Malaysia. Look forward to next video.👍🙏🙂

Thanks for sharing this video with us

If you enjoy going to concert up the hill at Arena of Stars Genting e.g. Kenny G, Westlife, Lionel Ritchie, Boys II Men is a great escape from the city. Have to make early reservation of hotel as it will be fully booked on the concert day.

About this heat & hot weather.. many of us including Malaysian, they don't realize about heat from El - Nina ( maybe el- nino 😊 one of this event) . When climate become hot, your air-conditioning will automatically works more & translate it into your electricity bills.

High ceiling is good for rooms in warm weather with no air-conditioning. Hot air rises and stay up, leaving the lower part cooler. But yes, that ceiling looks too low, like some houses on hgtv!

Sold Taylor! We're visiting Malaysia in January and will go up to Genting for a day to check it out. I had considered staying overnight but that would've been a little too disruptive with the packing, unpacking etc so as long as a daytrip suffices, we'll opt for that. Just need to wrok out the logistics of where to leave our car at the base, or drive up the hill and park tehre instead etc etc.

What stunning views ❤❤❤❤ thanks for the video Taylor, shame about the hotel but at least you had some great food 😊

Taylor’s never been in prison! I still haven’t stopped laughing since you made that comment. So glad you enjoyed the cooler temperatures. Cheers!

you can go to the mall as what Malaysian do to cold down in the city

At least you had some nice cool fresh air !!

If you like cool weather and Green nature scenery. you will love this little town with a Scottish countryside feel. You can try Frasers Hill. a Hill station set up by the brinish colonial days in the lush jungle in the main range only about an hour and a half right up the windy narrow roads. Recommend to book one accommodation that having a British kitchen menus.

Try Fraser's Hill ( Little England )just next to Genting highland , many british house styles there like Ye Olde Smokehouse , very quite , not crowded & there are lots of trees , but going up there is a bit challenging

Good content video Taylor, I'm not sure how long the heat spell this season will last in SE Asia but doing a exploration of other cool areas would be a plus Thanks again

My favourite place in highlands still cameron highlands, the place is quite big n there are many new affordable hotels coming up n the amenities also improved.😊

Try Fraser's Hill just next to Genting highland , they call it little England where you can find many english style houses like Ye Olde Smokehouse , very quite , not crowded & there are lots of trees , but going up there is quite challenging

Spot on Taylor. Thank you for the positives anyway....

Taylor - seems like a GREAT place to beat the heat - especially if it's only an hour away. I'm surprised Resorts World wouldn't be that good - I thought they keep their properties up - I guess that's not the case - and it's good you pointed it out. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to your future videos.

i stayed at ion delement , at the genting highlands peak . it was really2 cold .

Nice video Taylor…😍😍😍

We were there as well last week! Didn’t run into you, would have been fun😊 We always do a daytrip, since like you say, it is just an hour away. A few other options for cool weather would be Colmar Tropicale at Bukit Tinggi, just a bit further out of KL than Genting or the lovely countryside up the hills at Kampung Janda Baik. There are several holidaying options with resorts in and around Janda Baik, from basic to modest all the way to hyper luxurious, but in all cases it’s gorgeous out there. As others mentioned, there is also Frasers Hill, but honestly is a run down place imho. Enjoy the weekend for now!

Enjoyed the clip

I think I’d want to live in The Highlands

Nice video Mr Taylor I advice you to visit Port Dickson spicilly military museum

“taylor’s never been in prison” 😂 you’re an angel sir. we’d never imagine you would end up in there 😉

I used to love Genting Highlands when it was less developed. Maybe because I did not know how to complain then. Boy!, after living in the US for 8 years has changed me. Maybe if God put me in heaven I will learn not to ever complain! 😂

Hopefully Taylor watered the plants on the balcony? Gentling Highlights is on my bucket list for places to visit in the hot season.

Your videos go by too quickly! ❤ you, my KZfaq friend!

Always ❤ ur videos tysm

Thank you for your honest assessment. Unfortunately, as for the room, it was not value for money. Sorry to learn about it. Other than the upkeep of the room and the service of certain staff, is good to learn the trip there could be considered. Thanks for the great video. By the way, we checked out Park Royal Penang and it was fantastic. We even got an upgrade to a Deluxe Room. Enjoyed the breakfast there. Thank you for sharing. Staff service was top notch. Pleased and value for money.

Nice review

Great sharing!!

The hotel you stayed in is definitely one of the oldest, if not the oldest hotel in Genting. I think it was around since Genting opened probably in the 70s. I might be mistaken though, but I definitely remember it being there when I first went to Genting when I was a kid back in the 80s!

Hmm, there are a lot golf courses around Kuala Lumpur, and the famous one is Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club with backdrop of KL skyline. Malaysia is one of the country with high ratio of golf course compared to population. There are 200 golf courses around the country and is one of the popular past times among Malaysians mostly businessmen, other than football, badminton and extreme sports.

Awana Genting....nice Andrew❤

The heat...it's the El Nino phenomenon...happens every 5 years...

thanks

Genting Highlands,cameron highland and another one (hidden gems) kundasang in sabah...☺️... there are a lot of hidden gems also.. lets protect it together as part of Malaysia..☺️

Thanks!

Hi Andrew Im happy to say Im flying home tomorrow to KL, arriving wednesday

Awana hotel is a bit old. Furthermore, it is not located at the genting highland itself. There is still a distance away to go up hill. In genting highland, there are many nice hotels there. Some are superb class hotels but pricy.

Much better to permanent stay if you prefer the cool weather. 😅

Would you recommend older western expats to retire in either Genting or Cameron Highlands? (We're looking for a cooler weather place in SE Asia). We enjoy your videos a lot. Thank you.

You ought to check the Bukit Tinggi as well as Janda Baik next door further down the road. Those are another place ffor you to explore if you're into nature and cool atmosphere.

The management at that hotel should be given an earful for their lack of maintenance efforts.

Hi Andrew there is a good svc apartment at the peaks of the mountain not too expensive..maybe on your next trip

6:25 Sounds like Australian hospitality but better! All smiles but no can-do service.

I fantasize about a luxury 4+ bedroom condo in Penang or KL and owning a little gentleman's farm in the Highlands. Would Taylor come a visit? Gourmet meals and evenings in courtyard with a crackling fire. Sounds good to me! I only worry the Highlands will be ruined with over-development. Tiky-tacky amusement parks are another red flag. What say you?

Camp, Camp, Camp. You’ve just got to love this guy - interesting & informative channel 🙏😊 All your better quality hotels are in Thailand 🇹🇭

Another youtuber also complained about services but not sure if it was the same place. Yad ventures is the channel. British couple. They said more training is needed for the staff. I am not sure if they are referring to awana or other apartments below the cloud.

you know, you being in malaysia is really perfect timing as the solar flares are hitting the US right now. crazy

Not suggested to go there during long holiday it s packed with foreign labors!

Genting highland used to be cooler, but as the global temperature continues to rise, I'm afraid genting highland won't even escape the creeping heat coming from KL

❤ GORGEOUS ViEW OF D'TEMPLE ❤

Next try Mount of Gunung Jerai....very Malay Style...and try not expect to luxury....and from there you will know Malay Culture and Gem of History

I prefer cameron highland but not in peak season the traffic nuts..

That hotel you stayed in is really really really old - 1986

Hi Taylor, my GF and I are looking at getting accommodation with a small dog in KL. I guess Airbnb is the best bet?

Usually very bisy during school holidays dsp Chinesr Nee Year

Aren’t there caves there to go on tour?

it is better to drive to Cameron Highland and enjoy the cool weather and scenery

What’s the name of the song in your intro?

You choose wrong hotel ,next time you stay the world largest hotel in the casino considt 7k ++ room.

Naa Singapore and Malaysia is to close to equator to live in

When you are out for a few days, what happens to your cat.

Next time stay in Scape Hotel.

everything is expensive in genting. even kfc has different prices

We went to Genting once. I just thought it was over-developed. Appreciate the vlog.

Fraser hill is also cool much better

No thanks, it’s Thailand or nowhere for me 🙏🇹🇭🇬🇧

I was up there last year. Our bus driver was an F1 driver wanna be! 🤢

genting is malaysian sin city😂

Geez - should have titled this video 'Taylor whines and complains'.

The views at Genting Highlands look fabulous. But I'd never go there. Gaudy theme parks, overpriced restaurants and shopping malls aren't my thing. I have to say that my partner and I used to enjoy your videos but lately not so much. Your persistent referring to yourself as Taylor in the third person is intensely irritating.

Are those pine trees I see up in the Highlands? beautiful view and video I’m wondering the roads look very good up to Highlands but there’s so mini switchbacks to get up to the hills, that I don’t want to get car sickness so I would take my ginger which works for me, you don’t need to take a cable card to get up there do you I don’t like cable cars, not my thing. Thanks for your review of the hotel, I bet it was nicer at one time, but maybe the management owner does not have the money to improve it right now and I’m guessing if they don’t improve it soon maybe they can sell it to someone who can because they could actually charge a bit more if the improved a bit They made the flowers on the window. It would look more like Switzerland. 🌲🪻🌻