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Genting Highlands • Kijal, Terengganu • Langkawi Jewels of the East Coast Discover the many cultural treasures of Terengganu. freedom Island Hilltop Adventures Romance Revel in all that a Bask in the glow mountain has to of golden sunsets offer in 48 hours, at Langkawi. Genting Highlands. www.awana.com.my 3 Run away to the hills From lush rainforests to the country’s premier integrated resort, explore all that Awana Genting ContentsHighlands has to offer in only 48 hours. 13 Escape to the East Coast Slow down, and live life to the speed of this little town by the sea. At Awana Kijal, Terengganu, a treasure trove of culture, tradition and heritage beckons. 22 Retreat to a magical island Be at the heart of an island paradise where legends and romance come alive, with Awana Porto Malai, Langkawi. freedom 2 Run away Perched 3,000 feet above sea level amidst Malaysia’s largest, longest and oldest mountain range is Awana Genting Highlands Golf & to the Countryhills Resort. Just a short 45-minute drive away from Kuala Lumpur, the resort is highly accessible and has quickly become a popular holiday destination for many. Offering salubrious mountain air, breathtaking views and a myriad of exciting activities – Awana Genting Highlands Golf & Country Resort easily tops the list as an excellent getaway for those who seek a quick and breezy escape from the buzzing city. Here’s how you can go about it. An aerial view of the luciously green surroundings at the resort. freedom 3 Be greeted by cool and salubrious mountain air. 12.00pm Arrival 1.10pm Natural lights come streaming Gohtong into Awana’s nature-themedDay 1 lobby as you drop your bags Memorial Park off at the counter. Revel in As you make your way up it, as this will be your first to Gohtong Jaya, do stop taste of the many amazing by the Gohtong Memorial things that you are about to Park. Adorned with a experience during the trip. beautiful array of flowers, Check-in starts at 3.00PM. this memorial is dedicated to the late founder of Genting 1.00pm Highlands, Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong - an enigmatic Depart for man who successfully transformed a remote Gohtong Jaya mountain into one of the It’s time for some sightseeing Gohtong Memorial Park. world’s most happening outside the resort. The first destinations. place you should head for is a quaint little town called Gohtong Jaya. Shop lots and a variety of interesting tourist Awana <-> attractions inhabit this place. Gohtong Jaya / Built around the Skyway Skyway Station Station, Gohtong Jaya is only Take the Shuttle Bus that 10 minutes away from the departs every 30 minutes. resort, and is easily accessible (F.O.C; Earliest: 8:30am, Latest: 11.45pm and via shuttle bus or cab. inform the bus driver to stop at Gohtong Jaya) See the shop lots? They are a great Commuting Tips Alternatively, you can indication that you have arrived at flag down a cab Gohtong Jaya! (approx. RM40). freedom 4 2.10pm Lunch at Yik Kee Restaurant Located somewhere among the shop lots of Gohtong Jaya is Yik Kee Restaurant, a delicious eatery that serves up tantalising dishes to tourists and locals alike. Their secret? A self-concocted special sauce. Seafood lovers will certainly take delight in their Steamed Upstream Wild Patin with Homemade Sauce – fresh out of the tank and served with a drizzle of ginger and soy. Other must-try dishes include the extremely Steamed Upstream Wild Patin. crunchy Deep-Fried Cripsy Belly Pork with Honey Sauce, Deep-Fried Crispy Bean Curd and last but not least, the Durian Tarts. For halal alternatives, we recommend eating up at the resort before departing to Gohtong Jaya. Lunch is always great at Flavours Café, where everyone can get together and enjoy western favourites in a relaxed setting. The Golf Terrace, on the other hand, is the place to go for local hawker signature dishes such as Banana Leaf Rice, Prawn Mee and other local delicacies. Pick yourself some juicy red strawberries! For transportation to Strawberry Leisure Farm, call Mr. KC Chung at +019 318 3831 Commuting Tips Mushroom Farm & Bee Museum 3.30pm These attractions are part and parcel of the Strawberry Strawberry Leisure Farm experience. In the Mushroom Farm, rows and rows of mushrooms Leisure Farm are harvested on wooden racks in a dim and damp A walk across the shop lots will alley. The Bee Museum, on the other hand, is where take you to the Strawberry Leisure you can discover a display of bee-related artifacts Farm, where you can enjoy picking and buy honey produce. your own hydroponically-grown strawberries or buy them straight off the shelves. Further down the Orchid Farm farm is a café where you can enjoy Also known as Waltex Biotec – World of a cup of steaming hot Strawberry Phalaenopsis, this attraction houses an interesting Milk Tea or an ice cold Strawberry assemblage of orchids that will surely have you Popsicle. If you’re a fan of all things reaching for your cameras. With over 398 varieties of strawberry – don’t forget to drop by orchids in various colours, and at reasonable prices their souvenir store, which stocks you may find it hard to resist buying home a pot or a comprehensive list of strawberry two to start off a new hobby! merchandises! freedom 5 Tee off at Awana’s Ronald Fream designed championship golf course! Chill out at the swimming pool. 5.00pm Free & Easy This would be a good time to head back to the resort and rest up. If you are still feeling restless, take a languorous stroll around the golf course. Breathe in the cool mountain air as you cast your eyes on the tall regal pine trees and rows of flaming red Hibiscus bushes that line the resort. If you’d like something less strenuous, you can always take a nice long dip in the temperature- controlled swimming pools, or rejuvenate your frazzled body at the adjacent Jacuzzi. 7.00pm Dinner at Bee Won Restaurant or Rajawali Here’s your chance to taste the many tantalising fares that Awana Genting Highlands Golf & Country Resort has to offer. For something exotic, try out the Bee Won Korean Restaurant, which serves BBQ delicacies as well as authentic Korean dishes such as the Bi Bim Bap. Alternatively, there’s Rajawali Coffee House, most famous for its scrumptious dinner spread! The delicious Asam Laksa. 8.30pm Shopping at First World Plaza Cap off your day with a fix of retail therapy. Take the shuttle bus up to Resorts World Genting, and shop to your heart’s content at the many retail outlets. Alternatively, you can go thrift at the flea market in First World Plaza. Countless brands and labels line the sides of the shopping plaza. Don’t forget to take in the sights and sounds of the First World Plaza! freedom 6 Enjoy amazing views from the Skyway! Skyway Station <-> Resorts World Genting 7.00Am The Skyway will ferry you back and forth Sunrise Programme from Resorts World Genting. DayThere’s only one way2 to kick-start a day of action and adventure – exercise! Take part in the Sunrise Awana <-> Programme, where you will do a series of morning Resorts World Genting stretches, followed by a light and easy jog with Board the hourly bus. (F.O.C; For more information, an instructor. Commuting Tips refer to the Bell Hop Counter or the Concierge) Or take a cab. 9.00Am (approx. RM40 one way, price may double past midnight) Breakfast at Rajawali Best known for its extensive buffet spread, Rajawali Coffee House offers everything from sizzling hot omelets to Roti Phratas, spicy Chicken Rendang to Cucur Ikan Bilis, as well as tummy-warming congee to well-loved cereals. Breakfast here also comes an unobstructed view of the highlands, making it a great way to start off your day. 10.30Am Skyway to Resorts World Genting A scenic 15-minute ride on the Genting Skyway will take you up to Resorts World Genting. Designed to ferry approximately 2,000 visitors per hour up to the Resort, this cable car ride is the world’s fastest mono cable car system, travelling at 21.6km per hour, and is also South East Asia’s longest at 3.4km! 12.30pm Lunch at Imperial Rama If you would like to make this trip one of total epicurean delights, have lunch at Imperial Rama. An award-winning Thai-Chinese fine dining restaurant, Imperial Rama’s specialty dishes include the thick and menacing King Prawn Tom Yam; the Green Curry Dine in Chicken, a light yet highly appetising curry dish; and elegance at Imperial Rama. the infamous Durian Tempura - a must try dessert! freedom 7 Space Shot. 1.30pm Outdoor Theme Park A trip to Resorts World Genting is never complete without a visit to the Genting Outdoor Theme Park. A view of the lake. Home to over 40 rides and attractions, it’s your chance Spinner. to get a dose of adrenaline- pumping action! 3.00pm Short Break Squeeze in a little break to get your energy levels up again. We recommend a short walk to Hou Mei at the First World Plaza for some local favourites such as the Chicken Hor Fun and Assam Laksa, or something much lighter at Hainan Express, Theme Park Hotel. 4.00pm Indoor Flying Coaster Theme Park Corkscrew. If all that outdoor action isn’t The biggest and baddest enough to fulfill your need ride of them all, this hang- for thrills, take on the First gliding roller coaster will have World Indoor Theme Park, you spiraling and spinning around where another 30 rides and at a maximum speed of 25.7mph, attractions await you! horizontally on your belly! Constant change of acceleration aside, you will also be experiencing zero gravity as you fly through the air! Flying Coaster.