Genting Cable Car: Soar Above the Rainforest Canopy

The Genting Cable Car is an aerial gondola lift system that is the most convenient way to reach the Genting Highlands. There are two cable car routes that travel this route, the Awana SkyWay, and the Genting SkyWay.

Read on to find out more about the Genting Cable Car, its routes, and what makes it so popular.

Genting Cable Car Overview

Awana SkyWay

Location: Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia

Terminal: Sky Avenue, Resort World Genting, Genting Highlands

Number of Stations: 3

Carrier capacity: 3,600 passengers per hour

Line Length: 2.4 kilometers

Maximum Speed: 6 meters per second (21.6 km/h)

Trip Duration: 10 minutes

Year of Completion: 2016

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Genting SkyWay

Location: Genting Highlands, Bentong, Selangor, Malaysia

Terminal: Gohtong Jaya, Selangor, Genting Highlands

Number of Stations: 2

Carrier capacity: 2,000 people per hour

Line Length: 3.3 kilometers

Maximum Speed: 6 meters per second (21.6 km/h)

Trip Duration: 15 minutes

Year of Completion: 1997

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What is the Genting Cable Car?

The Genting Cable Car is a system of aerial gondola lifts that takes visitors up to the Genting Highlands in Pahang, Malaysia. The Genting Highlands is located in Pahang, Malaysia, and it’s a resort development filled with hotels, casinos, malls, and theme parks. Just 35 km away from Kuala Lumpur, it is a popular weekend getaway from the city.

There are two main routes that operate today, the Awana SkyWay and the Genting SkyWay. Generally, the two systems take turns to serve customers.

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Why You Should Take the Genting Cable Car?

On the Genting Cable Car, you can see the picturesque hilly landscape unfold below you and enjoy the crisp mountain air of the Genting Highlands.
The Genting Cable Cars travel up to a height of 620 meters, from where you get a wonderful view of the 130 million-year-old rainforest below.
The Genting Cable Car is the quickest and easiest way to get to the top of the Genting Highlands and to experience all the wonderful entertainment options there.
With your Genting Cable Car ticket, you can also stop at the Chin Swee Station, where you can explore the beautiful Chin Swee Caves Temple at no additional cost.

History of the Genting Cable Car

The Genting Cable Car was built as a way to reach the Genting Highlands.
The Genting Highlands was established by the late Chinese businessman Lim Goh Tong in 1965 as a convenient holiday destination from Kuala Lumpur.
In 1977 the first cable car system was built connecting Awana Station and Genting Highlands Resort. This was an aerial tramway system with small two-passenger cabins that closed in 2014.
Another gondola lift, the Genting Skyway, was opened in 1997 to deal with increasing numbers of tourists.
A new gondola lift system opened in 2016, the Awana Skyway, with 109 gondolas that can seat between 6 to 8 people.
Today, the Genting Cable Car is the most popular way of getting to the Genting Highlands.

Genting Cable Car Routes

Awana SkyWay Line

Aboard the Awana SkyWay you can go on an exciting journey that begins from from Awana Station in the Pahang region of Malaysia. Travel over a historic 130 million-year-old rainforest and see the see the picturesque hilly landscape unfold below. Alight at the Chin Swee Caves Temple, and explore this Taoist religious site before climbing back on board the cable car and journeying onward towards the SkyAvenue Station in the Genting Highlands.

Stops: Awana Station — Chin Swee Station — SkyAvenue Station

Genting SkyWay Line

The older line of the Genting Cable Car, the Genting SkyWay was opened in 1997, and remains a unique way to experience the Genting Highlands. Your journey starts at the Gohtong Jaya township, which is a few hours away from Kuala Lumpur. The Genting SkyWay station is at the top of a 5-storey building, with stunning views of the surrounding lush rainforest. The ride takes you to the Resort Hotel in the Genting Highlands.

Stops: Gohtong Jaya Station — Resort Hotel Station

Genting Cable Car Location

Awana SkyWay Location

Address: Level 4, Awana SkyCentral, 69000 Genting Highlands, Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia

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Awana SkyWay starts from Awana Station. It is situated on Level 4 of the Awana Transport Hub (also called Awana SkyCentral) in Pahang.

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Genting SkyWay

Address: Genting Highlands, Selangor, Malaysia

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The Genting SkyWay starts from Gohtong Jaya township in the Genting Highlands, which is, about 51 km from Kuala Lumpur.

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Genting Cable Car Operating Hours

Genting Cable Car gondola ascending through lush green mountains in Malaysia.

Awana SkyWay Hours

It is open daily. The operating hours are:

7 AM – 10 PM

Duration: The cable car ride takes about 10 minutes.

Genting SkyWay cable cars ascending through lush green mountains in Malaysia.

Genting SkyWay Timings

It is open every day. The opening hours are:

7:30 AM – 11:59 PM

Duration: The cable car ride takes about 15 minutes.

Note: The Genting SkyWay is usually closed while Awana SkyWay is in operation, with the two systems will taking turns to serve customers.

What to See From the Genting Cable Car?

Chin Swee Cave Temples

This Taoist religious site is located on the slopes of the Genting Highlands. Chin Swee Temple was built by Lim Goh Tong, the man who developed the Genting Highlands, in honor of the Buddhist figure Chin Swee.

Lim Gohtong Memorial Park

This park was built to commemorate the founder of Genting Highlands, Lim Goh Tong. Visitors can pay their respects at a Memorial Hall, and walk in the park surrounded by orchid blossoms.

Strawberry Leisure Farm

This farm is located in Gohtong Jaya, a town in the Genting Highlands. It is known for its hydroponic strawberry farming, and flower gardens. It also features a shopping alley.

Mini Cameron

Near Gohtong Jaya is Mini Cameron. Also called 'Garden in the Sky', it houses a produce market, an orchid garden, and a nursery high up in the hills. There are also a number of restaurants and a cafe.

Happy Bee Farm

Located near Gohtong Jaya, this is an apiary and gallery. You can learn all about honey production, taste some delicious samples, and see number of local butterflies and birds.

Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park

Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park covers over 400,000 sq ft and has over 20 exciting attractions. These include a roller coaster, a Ferris wheel, a swinging ship, bumper cars, and a large gaming arcade.

Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park

This theme park is built across 26 acres and features 26 rides and attractions suitable for all ages. There are adventure-inspired “worlds”, like Eagle Mountain, Liberty Lane, Ice Age, and more.

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Visitor Tips

Try to book your Genting Cable Car tickets in advance, as you can avoid the long queues at the ticket counters.
Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult who also has a valid ticket.
Smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the journey.
Pets are prohibited at all stations and inside the gondola.
Genting SkyWay has standard gondolas that seat 8 adult passengers per cabin.
Awana SkyWay has two types of gondolas - standard and glass floor gondolas. Standard gondolas seat 10 passengers, including children, while glass floor gondolas can seat 6 passengers.
Standard gondolas are wheelchair and stroller accessible, but only baby strollers are allowed in the glass floor gondolas.

All Your Questions About the Genting Cable Car Answered

Q. What is the Genting Cable Car?

A. The Genting Cable Car is an aerial gondola lift system that takes visitors up to the Genting Highlands.

Q. Can I buy tickets for the Genting Cable Car?

A. Yes, you can buy Genting cable car tickets online here.

Q. What is the difference between Genting Skyway and Awana Skyway?

A. The Genting Skyway and the Awana Skyway are two of the major routes of the Genting Cable Car. The Genting SkyWay runs from Gohtong Jaya to Resort Hotel in the Genting Highlands. Awana SkyWay runs from Awana Station to SkyAvenue Station.

Q. How many passengers can fit into a gondola of the Genting Cable Car?

A. The gondolas of the Awana SkyWay can carry 6-10 passengers, while those along the Genting SkyWay can carry 8 passengers in each cabin.

Q. How many gondolas are there on the Genting Cable Car?

A. The Awana SkyWay has 109 gondolas, while the Genting SkyWay has over 50.

Q. How long does the Genting Cable Car ride take?

A. The Awana SkyWay takes 10 minutes, while the Genting SkyWay takes 15 minute.

Q. How fast is the Genting Cable Car?

A. The Genting Cable Car operates at a speed of 6 meters per second (21.6 km/h)

Q. How long is the Genting Cable Car?

A. The Awana SkyWay is 2,400 m long, while the Genting SkyWay is 3,380 m long.

Q. How high up does the Genting Cable Car go?

A. The Genting Cable Car takes visitors up by 620 meters.