In Search of Supermodels in Fashion Forest, Genting Highlands
Being surrounded by pristine nature is a luxury for many of us, myself included. During my recent weekend getaway to Genting Highlands, I had the opportunity to immerse in the best that nature has to offer.
Courtesy of Resorts World Genting, a group of us explored the Upper Dipterocarp Forest on foot, led by the very capable husband-and-wife team of Eddie Chan and Pat Ang, who jointly manage Treks Nature Enterprise. The Upper Dipterocarp Forest is forest located at an altitude of between 2,500 and 4,000 feet.
In common term, I went jungle trekking. But wait a minute, Fashion Forest (FF) is no ordinary jungle. It is, after all, the only social media-friendly forest in the world. How can this be? What does it mean?
Well, Fashion Forest is WiFi enabled, so that one could search the internet as he discovers something new while he moves deeper into the forest. If your own data plan is out of coverage, worry not! You can always be in touch with the real world and communicate with your loved ones in real time.
Why is this area named Fashion Forest? According to Mr. Edward Holloway, Senior Vice President of Resorts World Genting, their collaboration with Treks aims to bring an integral part of the 130-million-year-old forest to nature lovers in a fashionable way.
As the word “fashion” brings to mind supermodels and runways, trekkers are encouraged to dress up and be passionate about rediscovering the forest and its wildlife. How about taking an #OOTD here and share it online? Now, that’s exactly the idea.
The celebrities, or rather celebri-trees, are the trees named after real-life celebrities. Supermodels, on the other hand, are the wildlife that call the forest home.
The Black Panther, Kancil, Siamang, Crested Serpent Eagle, Helmeted Horbill and Pill Bug are but some of the “supermodels” that you would encounter. It all depends on your luck and the length of time you are willing to camp in the jungle.
Fashion Forest is just one of four groups of an alliance of rainforests. It is located at 3,000 feet above sea level. The other three are Slay Forest at Chin Swee Temple (Montane Oak Forest) at 4,500 feet above sea level; Chocolate Forest (Montane Ericaceous Forest) at 6,000 feet above sea level; and Skyride Forest in Awana.
In Fashion Forest itself, there are five galleries; the 1st Gallery called Steps right up to the 5th Gallery – Fashion Forest Walk Trail, which is the section of a full-grown forest.
By the way, Fashion Forest is a very interactive forest where some trees have been barcoded for you to scan with your smart phone to obtain relevant information. Some of these barcodes are quiz questions that you can answer.
Also, to get you more involved in your exploration of the jungle, take a photo or video of your discovery and upload it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #fashionforestsupermodels to earn Fashion Forest Awards.
This in turn creates awareness of the need to conserve Mother Nature to your network of family, friends and associates. A brilliant idea, I must say.
The activity that my friends and I participated in is only one of the many nature-adventure pursuits handled by Treks Nature Enterprise, here at Fashion Forest or in the larger area of Genting Highlands. Price starts from as low as RM75 per person and it varies according to the customised package requested.
For further information or to make a reservation, contact Treks Nature Enterprise at +6010-401 5262 (Eddie Chan or Pat Ang) during regular office hours. Or log on to treks.events. The company’s official Facebook is Treks.
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Nice retreat you had! I wish to go Genting Highlands again to join this.
WOW never knew that there are so many pretty plants in the forest. Am in love with the name of the forest, Fashion Forest =D
I never knew Genting Highland have such activity. this is great info although im not into jungle trekking>will recommend this to my friends that loves this activity
Wow when i first saw the title i was thinking about the typical fashion show – T stage and all. Never thought it’s that. Definitely my type, may arrange a trip with family to Genting!
The nature was so beautiful. Really miss our jungle trekking at Awana last year.
such a fun experience to get into the nature! never know there’s such activity in Genting :O
What a wonderful experience up close and personal with the nature. Indeed animals are supermodels.
Nice way to enjoy mother nature and also bond with friends.
This must be amazing as Genting is a beautiful place and a fashion show.
I never really like jungle trekking but after seeing your photos it makes me feel like exploring nature. Looks fun.
Mother nature is the best and most gorgeous supermodel! I like all the photos on this post. 🙂
it’s so fun right to spend time in the forest, must bring my kids to learn some day
Surely a different kind of fashion show. And the cause is indeed very noble.
outdoor activities in genting looks fun! miss having those sessions away from the city
Great meeting you the other day! It was a fun nature retreat