Aaron Kwok, Supalapa Festival, theme park discounts: How to enjoy a Genting Highlands weekend getaway

Genting Highlands used to be known predominantly as a casino destination, but that has changed. Now known as Resorts World Genting, the resort atop Mount Ulu Kali in Pahang, Malaysia has become a family-friendly entertainment hub with something for every age group. 

Resorts World Genting houses two theme parks and is also home to Ripley's Adventureland, with attractions such as the Jurassic Research Centre, an electric go-kart track and a jungle gym.

It's also a choice destination for music lovers, having hosted numerous concerts featuring some of the biggest names in entertainment such as A-Mei and Aaron Kwok. In fact, it'll soon host the upcoming Supalapa music festival and an impressive line-up of concerts, including another show by Kwok.

But first: How do you get there? If you're travelling from Singapore, the easiest way is to drive, a journey that will take about six hours. Or you can let someone else do the driving by taking a direct bus service from operators such as StarMart Express, KKKL Travel & Tours and 707 Inc Travel.

If you're planning a quick weekend getaway, here’s what you can expect in Genting Highlands.

GENTING SKYWORLDS THEME PARK

Opened in 2022, Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park has nine specially-curated and distinctive themed “worlds”, including Rio and Ice Age. 

Some popular rides include the 4D ride Independence Day: Defiance and the kid-friendly Blue Sky Carousel. For adrenaline junkies, there are also the roller coaster rides Acorn Adventure and, coming soon, Mad Ramp Peak – Full Throttle Racing.

From now till Jun 30, families and thrill-seekers can enjoy discounted ticket prices to this theme park via the Resorts World Genting’s website and mobile app.

Standard 1-Day ticket prices start at RM126 (US$26.65) per person for low season, which is a savings of RM93. Larger groups can take advantage of the website-exclusive Buy More Save More 1-Day Ticket Combo deal with four tickets for RM454 (a savings of RM422) and nine tickets for just RM873 during low season (a savings of RM1,098). 

Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park is open from 11am to 6pm Wednesdays to Mondays and is closed on Tuesdays (except on public holidays and school holidays in Malaysia).

The other theme park at the location is the indoor Genting Skytropolis, which is perfect for rainy days. Spanning over 400,000 sq ft, this theme park has more than 20 rides. Apart from family-friendly rides like the Ferris wheel Skyscraper, it also has thrilling options such as the high-flying ride Power Surge.

Visit gentingskyworlds.com or the theme park’s official social media channels for more information.

SUPALAPA FESTIVAL

Music lovers, listen up. The Supalapa Festival is set to make its debut at Resorts World Awana, Genting Highlands, on Mar 2 and 3, and it's set to satisfy fans of different music genres. 

This music festival will welcome to the stage over 40 international acts, including Tiësto, The Kid Laroi, Somi, EAJ, XG, Tones and I, and Ali Gatie.

Also joining the line-up are Malaysian artistes such as Yuna, Saixse, Kidd Santhe, Talitha and Claudia.

Visitors will be able to enjoy three different music genres – EDM, pop and K-pop – which will be performed on the Live Stage, EDM Stage and Pool Stage, respectively. 

Besides that, festival-goers can also enjoy attractions such as the Wrestling Ring, Bali Swing, Carnival Games and Silent Cinema.

Single-day passes are priced at RM448 (US$94) while two-day passes go for RM798. For those who want to enjoy the festival buzz more comfortably, Perky and Comfort passes are available starting from RM988.

And for those who don't want the hassle of commuting, consider the accommodation packages that include passes for two to four people, rooms in the Supalapa Tower and daily breakfast. Prices for this start at RM3,088.

Visit supalapa.com for more information and tickets.

CONCERTS

If music festivals are not your thing, there is also a line-up of concerts to check out.

Heavenly King Aaron Kwok will grace the stage at Resorts World Genting’s Arena of Stars for four nights in February. As part of his Amazing Starry World Tour 2024, Kwok will perform at 9pm on Feb 16 and 23, and at 6pm on Feb 18 and 24.

Kwok performed three sold-out concerts at Resorts World Genting in June last year.

Tickets are priced between RM398 (US$83) and RM1,288, excluding processing fee. 

After Kwok, Taiwanese singer-actress Cyndi Wang will be heading to the Arena of Stars for her SUGAR HIGH World Tour Concert in March.

Dubbed the Mandopop Princess, Wang will take to the stage at 9pm on Mar 22 and 6pm on Mar 23, where she will perform songs from her recently released studio album, Bite Back.

Tickets are priced between RM296 (US$62) and RM1,126, excluding processing fee. 

Joining the Arena of Stars concert line-up is award-winning Malaysian singer Eric Moo, who will hold the Eric Moo Live Concert 2024 on May 18.

The set list will include many of the crooner's popular classic songs, including You Are My Only, Shouldn't Make You Wait Too Long, Love Puppet, The World Comes and Gone Just a Dream and Reunion.

Tickets are priced between RM268 (US$56) and RM768, excluding processing fee. 

Visit the Resorts World Genting website for more information and to purchase tickets.