About Awana SkyWay
Awana SkyWay is a modern aerial cable car system in Genting Highlands, Bentong District, Pahang, Malaysia. It connects Awana Transport Hub to SkyAvenue via Chin Swee Station, spanning 2.8 km. Opened in 2016 to replace the original Awana Skyway, it features 99 gondolas including glass-floor cabins and offers panoramic views of the 130-million-year-old rainforest.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a 10-minute scenic gondola ride over dense montane rainforest between three stations: Awana Station, Chin Swee Station and SkyAvenue Station. The system offers standard and glass-floor gondolas with 360-degree views. At Chin Swee Station, visitors can disembark to explore Chin Swee Caves Temple. Stations include ticketing facilities, retail and food outlets, and viewing areas.
Key highlights
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2.8 km cable car route with 10-minute journey between Awana Transport Hub and SkyAvenue
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99 gondolas including 10 glass-floor gondolas with transparent floors
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Intermediate stop at Chin Swee Station for access to Chin Swee Caves Temple
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Panoramic views of Genting Highlands rainforest and mountain landscape
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Free-fall sensation and modern Doppelmayr ropeway technology
History of Awana SkyWay
The original Awana Skyway operated from 1977 to 2014. The new Awana SkyWay was constructed by Doppelmayr and officially launched in 2016, replacing the old system with increased capacity, longer route and modern safety features to serve the expanded Resorts World Genting development.
Culture & Context
The cable car provides primary access to Chin Swee Caves Temple, a Taoist temple dedicated to Chin Swee, set within the Genting Highlands forest. The temple stop integrates the ride with a significant religious and cultural site for visitors.
Route
| By air | Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), then 60-90 minutes by road to Awana Transport Hub |
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