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**sticymud** · 22-03-2008, 01:06 PM

I'm actually planning to have a short holidays at genting. However, it seems that many ppl are saying that the custom need to queue for hours. Anyone knows if its true? Any advice if I still go ahead with my plan?

**MiRyung** · 22-03-2008, 01:44 PM

Customs... at the causeway? That bad meh?

Genting is about 45 mins from KL by car on the Karak Expressway. That is, if you're coming from KL side la.. dunno if from other highways.. hehe..

Is this your first time going to Genting? Be prepared for cold at night, bring a cardigan or something.

**wildswans** · 24-03-2008, 01:35 PM

might wanna wait til they catch the stupid ms first

**boyi66** · 24-03-2008, 01:41 PM

hmm now jam not that bad le

well its not a bad place to catch a short break.

i'm planning with my gal gal also. hee

**sticymud** · 24-03-2008, 07:01 PM

I'll see how.. may go into JB this wed...

**sihwee** · 25-03-2008, 02:42 AM

i wanted to go with my boy too. but from a slip of tongue i realised he went with his ex b4. arr. disappointed.

**shirodas** · 25-03-2008, 02:45 AM

genting check in must wait damn long
afew hours at least
and i thought its impossible since its not school holiday but...haiz

just came back recently.
the only thing i can tell u is, stuff there not as cheap as u expected
and the casino, well, i only tried the jackpot, which is computerise, and cheat money XD
the outdoor theme park is fun but expensive

seafood is HOLY SHI-
try the lakeside restaurant infront of first world hotel
boston lobster and king size oyster
*drools

**wildswans** · 25-03-2008, 10:26 AM

When its commercialized then its more likely to be expensive... plus its a popular tourist destination

OleoCookie · 25-03-2008, 10:34 AM

Hmm, Ok
If you are taking a coach up to Genting..
Take the early ones like 7.30am where it probably wont give u any jams at all.
And when u r returning one, might face a jam.. cuz u will hit the evening by then..
see when you go in n come out lah.. preferbly weekdays if i were you.
Lesser traffic + lesser people in genting.. no need long queues at themepark.

I have been to Genting once every year for the past 7 years.
Checking in might take about an Hour...
for First World Hotel, its base on the crowd and how early u get there.. cuz it's goes by ur ticket number.

And i can say, Genting looks expensive, only if you spent ur time shopping and eating extravagantly there. But usually for a 3Day2Night, i will spend about 300-400SGD.
Which includes my lodging n transportation cost and not-so-extravagant, but still quite good food.

Theme park cost 55RM per person a day which includes the indoor and outdoor rides and the 3D motion simulator. and watching movies there cost u about 10-11rm per Movie which is like 2 times cheaper than SG la...

If you are thinking of saving abit of money there, you can consider getting the Genting Dining card.
It cost $34SGD and it contains 100RM value which can be used in several eateries/restaurants.
the card can be purchased in Singapore at most of the travel agencies like 5Star or Misa Travel.

Do do some checking / research with the various tour agencies to get worthy genting packages.
My last trip accomdation & transport only cost me $90 altogether which includes a 2nd day free breakfast.

free_gul88 · 25-03-2008, 10:43 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by sticymud
	I'm actually planning to have a short holidays at genting. However, it seems that many ppl are saying that the custom need to queue for hours. Anyone knows if its true? Any advice if I still go ahead with my plan?

yes, i think u can go on non-peak hours if u are not ungent

**sticymud** · 25-03-2008, 03:56 PM

ya... I'm going next mth... but seems like almost fully booked.. Kaoz! off peak still so many ppl go lo..

OleoCookie · 25-03-2008, 04:07 PM

no worries la. shouldnt be a problem on the fully book thingy.
First world Hotel got more rooms then u can think of.

**shirodas** · 25-03-2008, 10:59 PM

yea the only prob is some room window have no scenery
mine was tower 2 27th floor and the window is facing other rooms windows
dang sad

OleoCookie · 25-03-2008, 11:01 PM

hmm, my trip last month was good..
i get to face the moutain areas..

Aiya.. got scenery or not doesnt really matters.. unless u gonna stay in ur room whole day??
+ confirm morning wake up, u sure see fog nia.. at night go slp see darkness.. haha

**shirodas** · 26-03-2008, 12:00 AM

not fog la
thats cloud yo
cloud is untouchable

older ppl wake up str8 chiong casino
younger ppl wake up shopping or theme park
but early in the morning of cuz stay in hotel room relax first la?
tats where the scenery comes in

**bigrockshow** · 28-03-2008, 03:13 PM

Just returned from Genting last week.

Here's my experience: Left on a Wednesday - came back on a Friday

SG-Genting Coach i took WTS travel so its about $40SGD per pax.

The journey was so so...bus was comfy.. No jams cos we went and returned by 2nd link.

Most of the days Genting is Foggy...very dangerous but i think the drivers are quite experienced.

Checking in took about one hour plus... No where to seat...seems like the whole world converged onto the one spot at the one time..lol...

First world rooms was fine..nothing to shout and scream about..i only needed the bed,door and shower cos the rest of the time i was gambling..lol

For the ride back to SG , we took the cable car down to mid point , transferred by bus to KL and went to the bus station to buy a ride back... around $20SGD only..

Overall it was super fun and cooling!..although my wallet hardly agrees... nvm! There will be another time soon!