Genting Highlands Escape! - Retire to Malaysia!

[@darlablakes779]

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.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Oh wow! 🤗

[@lloyd61269]

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!

[@jshepard152]

Good choice. Cool weather is a must.

[@kyleanuar9090]

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.

[@Swampzoid]

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

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Yes it was 🤗

[@u2sharp]

i used to live in gombak, every weekend i ride motorcycle with few friends up the mountain. its challenging when going down, need to check your brakes before going up. nice cool breeze but torture cold when it's raining.

[@MrGary557]

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 😍

[@auctionjjk]

I agree - the way the sunlight hit it was spectacular - almost unreal.

[@jimw2566]

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.

[@UncleDougDeli]

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.

[@lynetteleong906]

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.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

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

[@RosemaryMai]

Hi Taylor I will be in Genting the end of this month. Thank you

[@kirkleadbetter1093]

Thanks again Taylor for a great video. I hope you're able to go again to beat the heat.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

I hope to go back soon! 🙏

[@chrisq.6857]

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

[@mariaabundantliving6965]

Really enjoyed hearing about your visit. Curious to learn more. OMG those dead flowers! What kind of GM would allow that! haha

[@chrislacoursiere]

Thanks!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much for your support! 🤗

[@tthh8757]

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

[@TheSryn1]

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.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks for the tips! 🤗

[@sugi812]

been following yr content. been very good content on Malaysia. im a practising lawyer staying nearby yr condo.

[@mobehealth9427]

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.

[@jackoneil3933]

'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

[@seven3eight]

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!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

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

[@davidd5226]

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.

[@efauzan1]

Most local just do daytrip.. there is a huge parking space at the top..or just park at the outlet mall and take cable car to the top.. highly recomended to do trip on weekdays… weekend and public holidays will be packed with tourist and heavy traffic.. you can go in the morning and come back sunset

[@delsol1967]

I would advise you to drive all the way up to the top. There is plenty of parking there and its reasonably cheap. Taxi and Grab (hailed car service) are expensive in Genting and it can be quite difficult to even get one at times.They can be up to 10 times what you pay in the city.

[@babibrain]

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

[@choruschan2583]

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

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Yay!!! Welcome home! 🤗

[@tg988]

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.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

There was a concert the weekend we were there. 🤗

[@huiboon2903]

Genting Highland weather is like Fall season in the United States

[@apiklahoi6006]

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

[@jennieliaw1208]

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. ❤

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Glad you like them! 🤗

[@bmcutty]

love the Genting highlands! the gondola ride is amazing !

[@andrewtaylor4558]

It really is! 🤗

[@mordecaikucai9532]

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.

[@vkeebison6651]

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.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks for the tips!

[@rockstarmsia3349]

The last time i went to GH abt 10 years ago attended a concert by American singer Lobo (Stoney)

[@maxsoon1097]

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.

[@wanywany8238]

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

[@gslee6072]

Great video, thanks Mr Taylor.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Glad you enjoyed it 🤗

[@affirmationstoday]

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.👍🙏🙂

[@ngkimngin5994]

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.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks for the info!

[@LB-ty6ks]

Enjoyed the video.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Glad you enjoyed it 🤗

[@keangwooichoo6138]

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.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

You can tell places that have good management. 🤗

[@auctionjjk]

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.

[@Feizal_Lasim]

Haha😊.. Resort Awana Genting.. I think new Genting Highlands heir's should look into your complain. We don't want interrupt into commercial assets belongings Malaysian Chinese tycoon , we only take care if it's gov facility/own.

[@neal1006]

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

[@andrewtaylor4558]

I'll check it out!

[@Chris-dw6cu]

What is it called?

[@neal1006]

Gloria Residences

[@copaul71]

Great report.

[@keithrogers9741]

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

[@wanywany8238]

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

[@kamrulz659]

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.😊

[@nikhassan7713]

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.

[@armunro]

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

[@hollow-man]

😂😂😂

[@mohdfauzigsan5511]

Awana Genting....nice Andrew❤

[@robertting9141]

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

[@martinpowell5769]

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

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Malaysia has plenty of fabulous hotels! Never thought of myself as campy tho. 😂😂😂

[@AnikiMakio]

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..☺️

[@asmariaasmaria-iq3ip]

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

[@Chris-dw6cu]

How to find a place up there? Are there monthly rentals?

[@SeasonWriting]

We often go up there to drink Teh Tarik. It tastes sooo much better in such a cool climate haha.

[@luqmanaziz]

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!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

That sounds right.

[@dianadiamond9145]

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

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Glad you like them! 🤗

[@EGO0808]

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!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Sorry we missed you!

[@Shoexz]

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.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Totally agree 🤗

[@Kavita_826]

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

[@Feizal_Lasim]

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.

[@ayhansimsek8506]

Thanks for sharing this video with us

[@CK-fj5ql]

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

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Probably

[@patrickjebireden1286]

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

[@andrewtaylor4558]

You are so welcome 🤗

[@naxeri]

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

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Not an angel! 😂

[@leotatem4879]

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!

[@sychin8459]

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

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks ☺️

[@ThisnametaKenny]

Nice review

[@sallyjohnson5985]

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

[@shirinmalik2235]

I think I’d want to live in The Highlands

[@mir7684]

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

[@kamrulz659]

The best place to live after cameron highland is fraser hill.Being near to kl abt 2 hrs drive is a perfect place for retirees.Still many abondoned english houses that can be bought n refurbished n the cool environment😊

[@booaks2980]

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

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Oh, it’s still pretty cool!

[@teagreentree]

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.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Yes, absolutely if you don’t mind a lot of tourists!

[@tg988]

If you like cooler climate, Genting is the place to retire. You can purchase condos in that area. But not convenient for getting grocery and food as you’ll have to drive to the nearest town Gohtong Jaya which is 3 - 4 km away or 6 - 8 mins drive.

[@bladeqmaster]

I wouldn't recommend. It always very crowded during holidays even weekends.

[@kamrulz659]

My recent visit to Fraser Hill near k.l is a good bet.Up there, there are still many old English houses left by the British ex civil servant that looks more western environment.Less tourist n very secluded n cold environment😊

[@teagreentree]

@@tg988 Thank you so much! Going to look into this.

[@montgomeryclark7531]

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?

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Yes, absolutely

[@montgomeryclark7531]

Wonderful! Well here I am, sitting in the Greek Isles for the summer, waiting for an October flight to BKK and on to KL. Maybe you'll show me the town and all your favorite haunts, but no pressure. I know everyone wants a piece of Taylor! Or atleast Taylor's time, I should say. 😀 Ain't YT wonderful??? Have you ever been so popular? Well I bet the short answer is yes.

[@luissamuel4513]

Enjoyed the clip

[@makcikdiy3672]

Nice video Taylor…😍😍😍

[@jalaluddinahmadshaharudin1106]

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! 😂

[@myliferecords214]

Great sharing!!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@byteme9718]

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

[@zailinahmad9695]

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.

[@محمدالحصادي-ذ6ب]

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

[@joharimamat1522]

Poor beaches. Murky water.

[@sejengkalsehasta3211]

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

[@ICTicon]

❤ GORGEOUS ViEW OF D'TEMPLE ❤

[@yazhari3589]

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

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Too far!

[@nickloong]

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

[@chrisgiles1694]

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

[@KedaiNasi]

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

[@dlk3904]

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

[@andrewtaylor4558]

It’s just a clip from iMovie. It say get get get away 🤗

[@dlk3904]

@@andrewtaylor4558 it's catchy!

[@johnchristie1550]

Nice

[@shannenss]

Next time stay in Scape Hotel.

[@travelaroundlife]

thanks

[@sideecm]

everything is expensive in genting. even kfc has different prices

[@andrewtaylor4558]

😮

[@Chris-dw6cu]

What about Cameron Higlands abs Fraser Hill? Also overpriced?

[@sideecm]

@@Chris-dw6cuprice at cameron highlands is ok but dont ever go there during weekends or public holidays, you would be stucked in jam for hours. Fraser Hill is less visited as not many activities you can do over there. Pricewise should be ok

[@Chris-dw6cu]

@@sideecm is it possible to get fresh fruit and vegetables in these mountain areas as easily and for the same prices as in the city? My main concern living there would be ready access to fresh produce

[@sideecm]

@@Chris-dw6cu cameron highlands is the producer of most of malaysian vegetables

[@jehanc]

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

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Someone watches him. 🤗

[@VirtousStoic]

Always ❤ ur videos tysm

[@andrewtaylor4558]

My pleasure 😊

[@zinabuzarin9991]

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

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Or Airbnb 🤗

[@deedatfan6868]

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

[@abdulmuin3459]

Can also try Gunung jerai and also keriang hill resort. Both are good. Try avoid going during public holiday .

[@hijazzains]

Usually very bisy during school holidays dsp Chinesr Nee Year

[@martinpowell5769]

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

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Enjoy!

[@garyt7232]

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

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks for watching! 🤗

[@jonidjoharijonidjohari5385]

Fraser hill is also cool much better

[@darrylk808]

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

[@andrewtaylor4558]

😂