The Genting Cable Car is an aerial gondola lift system that takes visitors up to the Genting Highlands. It is one of two cable car routes that travel this route (the Genting SkyWay is the other). Connecting Awana SkyCentral and SkyAvenue near the mountain peak, it covers a journey of 2.8 kilometers, traveling over a scenic rainforest.
The best way to get Genting Cable Car tickets is to buy them online. This means that you’ll both be able to avoid long queues and get a number of added benefits.
Advance Booking: By booking tickets online, you can plan your trip in advance and avoid any disappointments like tickets selling out on the day of your visit.
Convenience: When you buy tickets online, you can skip the long queues and book your tickets with just a click without having to go to the attraction in advance.
Discounts: Online tickets online come with exclusive and attractive discounts that mean that you can save money and use it to explore other attractions in Malaysia.
Safety: Online tickets allow for safe and contactless transactions.
If you don’t have much time, and you just want to get from Awana Station to SkyAvenue Station, opt for the "Genting Awana SkyWay Tickets".
If you want to explore the iconic cultural and religious site of the Chin Swee Caves Temple, you can opt for either ticket. Any tickets from the Awana SkyWay include free entry to the Caves.
For those who want something that's sure to be fun for the whole family, choose the "Combo: Genting Awana SkyWay Gondola Cable Car + Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park Tickets". They include entry to the Skytropolis theme park which has 20+ exciting attractions, rides, and more.
When you take the Awana SkyWay Genting Cable Car up to the Genting Highlands, you will find that there are lots of exciting sights to see and attractions to visit.
A. You can buy Genting cable car tickets online for an easy, hassle-free experience. They are also available at ticketing counters at Awana Station and SkyAvenue Station.
A. Yes, the Awana SkyWay cable car ride is open to visitors.
A. Your Genting cable car ticket is only valid for the date mentioned on the ticket.
A. The tickets include a one way (or return) ride on the Awana SkyWay cable car, as well as a visit to Chin Swee Caves Temple along the way.
A. Once booked, your Genting cable car tickets cannot be canceled, amended, or refunded.
A. The Awana SkyWay Genting Cable Car is free for children who are shorter than 90 cm (3 ft). You can also find discounted prices when buying your tickets online.
A. Yes, the standard gondolas of the Genting Cable Car are wheelchair accessible.
A. Awana SkyWay operates 7 days a week from 7 AM to 10 PM.
A. The best time to visit Genting is between March and September. Try to go on the cable car ride in the early morning for clear views, or during the late afternoon to catch the sunset.
A. There are two routes one can use for the Awana SkyWay. One starting from Awana Station, and the other from the opposite direction at SkyAvenue Station.
A. No, the tickets do not include free parking.
A. The Genting Cable Car is located in the Genting Highlands of Penang, Malaysia. It runs from Awana Station to SkyAvenue Station.
A. The best way to get to Awana Station is by bus, or by taxi.
A. The ride is 2.8 kilometres from Awana Station to SkyAvenue Station.
A. When you go from Awana Station (which is 1,105m above sea level) to SkyAvenue Station (1,725m above sea level), you go up by 620 meters.
A. The trip from Awana Station to SkyAvenue Station takes about 10 minutes.
A. There are three stations – Awana, Chin Swee and SkyAvenue. And, you can disembark at Chin Swee station at no extra cost and use the same ticket to continue your journey.
An indoor theme park that spans over 400,000 sq ft and has over 20 exciting attractions. It’s located at First World Plaza right next to SkyAvenue Station. It features a roller coaster, a Ferris wheel, a swinging ship, bumper cars, and a large gaming arcade. There is something for those looking for fun, an adventure, or even thrills.
Hours: 2 PM – 9 PM
A new outdoor theme park that’s part of Resorts World Genting, it is built across 26 acres and features 26 rides and attractions suitable for guests of all ages. The park has nine movie and adventure-inspired “worlds”. These include Eagle Mountain, Liberty Lane, Ice Age, and more.
Hours: 11 AM – 6 PM
SkyAvenue is the terminal point for the Awana SkyWay, and is also a lifestyle mall. There are shops, restaurants, and plenty of fun family activities like Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, a museum dedicated to the bizarre, quirky, and weird, visit the Jurassic Center to see a collection of dinosaur statues, or a simulation apocalypse at Zombie Outbreak!
Hours:10 AM – 10 PM
An expansive religious site located on the rocky slopes of the Genting Highlands. It was built by the man who developed the Genting Highlands, Lim Goh Tong, in honor of the Buddhist figure Chin Swee. The caves were carved out of the bedrock and feature traditional Chinese architecture.
Hours: 9 AM – 6 PM
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Gohtong Memorial Park was built to commemorate the founder of Genting Highlands, Lim Goh Tong, who passed away in 2007. Visitors can pay their respects at a Memorial Hall, that is surrounded by orchid blossoms.
Hours: 8 AM – 10 PM
This is an apiary and gallery located near Gohtong Jaya, a town in the Genting Highlands. Here you can learn all about honey production and even taste some delicious samples. The farm is also home to a number of local butterflies and birds.
Hours: 9 AM – 9 PM
Also near Gohtong Jaya is Mini Cameron. This popular tourist destination is also called 'Garden in the Sky', as it houses local produce markets, an orchid garden, and a nursery high up in the hills. There are also a number of restaurants and a cafe.
Hours: 9 AM –6:30 PM
Located in Gohtong Jaya, this farm is known for its hydroponic strawberry farming. And, the compound also has a lavender garden, flower nursery, windmills, and a shopping alley.
Hours: 9 AM –6:30 PM
Operating Hours: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM*
Duration: A cable car ride takes about 10 minutes.
*Chin Swee Station operates from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Genting Highlands has the mildest weather between the months of March and September.
To get the best views of the surrounding mountains, try to go on the cable car ride in the early morning when the weather is clear.
But, if you are hoping to catch the sunset, go during the late afternoon.
Address: Level 4, Awana SkyCentral, 69000 Genting Highlands, Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia | Find On Map
The Genting Highlands Cable Car starts from Awana Station, which is situated on Level 4 of the Awana Transport Hub (also called Awana SkyCentral) in Pahang. It will take you about 1 hour to reach Awana Station from KL Sentral.
By Bus:
By taxi:
Lockers: Any bags and luggage can be stored at the Baggage Storage Service at the Awana SkyCentral building for RM5 per bag for 24 hours. Lockers are also available on Level 2 of SkyAvenue.
Toilets: There are a number of restrooms available at Awana SkyCentral, including at Awana Station on level 4
Baby Changing Station: Most of the restrooms have changing facilities for children. At SkyCentral they are available on Levels 1, 3, and 4.
Charging Stations: There are free charging ports available at the stations and on the gondolas themselves.
Awana SkyCental and SkyAvenue Station are both wheelchair accessible.
You can also rent a wheelchair from Level 1 of SkyAvenue. A deposit of RM100 is required, but this will be refunded upon the return of the wheelchair.
However, of the two types of Awana SkyWay gondolas, only the standard ones are large enough to accommodate wheelchair users while the glass-floor gondolas are not.
Awana Station: Awana SkyCentral has over 15 restaurants and eateries to choose from. Highlights include Taste of Asia for the best East Asian snacks, The Baker’s Cottage for ice creams and pastries, Wanhoi Char Chan Tian for street food, and Kenny Rogers Roasters for some chicken.
Chin Swee Station: There is a vegetarian restaurant located near the Chin Swee Caves Temple.
SkyAvenue Station: The station is part of a large mall with many eating options such as - La Fiesta for Spanish food, Palsaik Korean BBQ, ACME Bar.Coffee a fusion restaurant, and Tokyo Secret.
Awana SkyCentral has two floors of retail outlets that sell everything from souvenirs to clothes, electronics, cosmetics, and even luxury goods.
Chin Swee Station features a gift shop where you purchase souvenirs.
SkyAvenue Station is part of a large mall that has over 100 brands and shops.
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