Genting Highland: Premium Outlets Cable Car

Genting starts with a cable car. The Awana SkyWay ride gets you up to Genting fast, with gorgeous views and a built-in chance to detour at Chin Swee Station. It’s a simple day plan that mixes scenery, a famous temple stop, and plenty of shopping and theme-park time once you reach the highlands.

I love the practical setup: you board at Awana Station and the ascent to the SkyAvenue area takes just about 10 minutes. I also really like the photo-friendly bonus stop at Chin Swee Caves Temple, including the nine-storey pagoda and a 15-meter-tall Buddha statue.

One thing to watch: this is one-way admission to the Awana Skyway. So you’ll want a clear plan for how you’ll get back after your time at Genting Highlands, since return ride details aren’t included here.

Key things to know before you go

• 10-minute ascent from Awana to the SkyAvenue side of Genting
• Complimentary stop at Chin Swee Station to visit the caves temple
• 360-degree views over rainforest and mountain scenery
• One-way ticket on Awana SkyWay, so plan your return
• Small group format (limited to 10 participants)

Awana SkyWay is the fastest way to get into Genting mode

If your goal is to spend more time at Genting Highlands and less time figuring out transport, the Awana SkyWay cable car fits well. You’re not just getting from point A to point B. You’re getting a short ride that acts like a scenic intro to the whole highland area.

What makes it feel “worth it” is the balance: the experience is short enough to keep your day flexible, but it still delivers views and a meaningful temple stop. Even if you’re mostly after Premium Outlets shopping and theme-park time, this cable car adds a satisfying chunk of sightseeing at the start.

This is also a good pick if you prefer not to crowd your day with multiple transport steps. The meeting instruction is straightforward: go directly to Genting Awana Skyway to redeem and board.

From Awana Station to SkyAvenue: the 10-minute gondola ride

Here’s the core experience: you board a crystal-clear gondola at Awana Station and enjoy a scenic ascent of about 10 minutes. As the gondola climbs, you pass above rolling mountain views and lush greenery, with pagodas visible rising from the area below.

The best part is the perspective. You get a high vantage without long travel time. And the highlight promise of 360-degree views matters in practice because you can reposition your gaze as the gondola moves—so you’re not stuck facing only one direction for the entire ride.

A small tip: if you care about photos, try to get on early so you have more room to choose where you stand or sit inside the gondola. The ride is short, so you’ll want to spend your attention on the views rather than adjusting your plan mid-ascent.

Chin Swee Station stop: temple sights with iconic landmarks

The standout add-on is the complimentary stop at Chin Swee Station. This is your chance to step out and explore Chin Swee Caves Temple, a Taoist sanctuary in the highlands.

This temple stop is valuable because it gives your day a cultural anchor, not just shopping and rides. And the landmarks are the kind you’ll recognize instantly in photos, which helps you orient yourself when you arrive.

You can expect to see key features such as:

• a nine-storey pagoda
• the Sky Terrace
• a 15-meter-tall Buddha statue

If you like walking to viewpoints, this stop can be a great pacing change after the gondola. It’s also a smart “timing insurance” stop: even if you arrive with only a couple of hours to spare, you’ll still get meaningful sightseeing rather than nothing but cable-car views.

The only consideration here is simple: leave yourself enough time at the temple area to enjoy the photos without feeling rushed. The cable car portion is quick, but your experience on the ground is what will set how good this day feels.

Once you reach Genting Highlands: where your day actually goes

After you reach Genting Highlands (through the SkyAvenue side), the experience shifts from scenic transit to full highland leisure. You’ll find luxury hotels, shopping outlets, and theme parks in the area.

This matters because the ticket itself covers the transport and the Chin Swee Station detour. But the day becomes a choose-your-own-adventure once you arrive. If you’re coming mainly for shopping, build your schedule around Premium Outlets time blocks. If you’re coming for rides, plan your attractions before fatigue sets in.

Because this is one-day validity and operating hours run for most of the day (more on timing below), you can structure your time in a way that matches your energy:

• Start with the cable car and temple stop, then shop
• Or skip big temple time and move straight to theme-park activities
• Or do a mix: temple photos first, then a later shopping stretch

Also, note the overall group format: it’s a small group limited to 10 participants. That usually keeps things feeling less chaotic than a giant bus day. You’ll spend more time on your own pace once you’re at the top, which is ideal for a day with shopping and attractions.

Timing and operating hours: plan around the cable car schedule

The regular Awana SkyWay operating window is 07:00 – 23:00. That’s a long day, and it gives you room to arrive, enjoy the temple stop, then still come back for later sightseeing or shopping time before the cable car closes.

If you plan to visit during Chinese New Year, operating hours change. During Chinese New Year:

• 21 February (CNY Day 6): 7:00 AM to 1:00 AM
• 24 February (CNY Day 9): 7:00 AM to 2:00 AM

That’s a big difference from the standard schedule. If you’re traveling for CNY and you want maximum flexibility, it’s worth planning around those later end times rather than assuming a typical closing.

One more timing detail that can help: the Genting Gohtong Jaya Cable Car runs 12:00 – 20:00. This isn’t stated as part of your included ticket, but if you’re thinking about how you might travel around the Genting cable-car network after your one-way ride, those hours are relevant.

A practical approach: before you commit your day plan, decide whether you’re mostly using this for the ascent and then staying in the area, or whether you need to time your activities so you can return later.

Price and value: why $2.93 can still make sense

At $2.93 per person, this ticket price looks almost too simple. The key is understanding what’s actually included.

What you’re getting here is one-way admission to Awana Skyway—plus a complimentary stop at Chin Swee Station for temple exploration. That combination is what makes the price feel reasonable: you pay for the ride that gets you into Genting quickly, and you get one major added attraction along the way.

What you should not assume: that the ticket automatically handles your full-day entry into everything at Genting Highlands. Your time at Premium Outlets, hotels, and theme parks is part of the wider Genting offer, but those activities aren’t described as included with the cable car admission.

So the value equation looks like this:

• Low-cost scenic transport to the top
• Temple landmark time through the complimentary stop
• Then spend on what you actually want once you’re there

If you already planned to shop or ride at Genting, this becomes a low-friction way to start your day at elevation without a complicated route.

Small group feel: better pace than a big tour day

This isn’t a huge-group situation. The experience is limited to 10 participants, which generally means less waiting around and a calmer flow.

That matters because your time on the ground at Genting and at Chin Swee won’t be about sitting in a vehicle. It’ll be about walking, looking, taking photos, and then choosing your own activities. A smaller group helps you keep that “I’m on holiday” feeling rather than turning your day into a schedule-chasing exercise.

Wheelchair access is listed too, so if mobility is a factor, you can treat this as a more manageable option compared to steep long walks from typical approach routes.

Who should book this one-way Awana SkyWay experience?

This is a smart fit if you want:

• A fast, scenic start to a Genting day
• A built-in stop at Chin Swee Caves Temple with big-photo landmarks
• A low-cost way to reach the SkyAvenue/Genting Highlands area

It’s especially good for couples, solo travelers, and families who like straightforward experiences: go to a meeting point, board, enjoy the views, then decide what to do once you arrive.

If you’re the type who prefers everything planned end-to-end with a guaranteed return ride included, you may want to think twice. Since it’s one-way admission, you’ll need to be comfortable designing your own plan for the rest of the day and any movement after.

Should you book Genting Highland Premium Outlets Cable Car?

Book it if you want a short, scenic ascent plus a worthwhile temple stop, and you plan to stay in Genting Highlands for your shopping and attractions. The price-to-experience ratio is strong because you’re paying for transport and a named stop with landmark sights.

Skip or reconsider if your day depends on a fully included round trip or fixed return timing. The ticket description is clear that it’s one-way, and that’s the one detail that can change how smooth your day feels.

If you do book, my best advice is to treat the gondola and Chin Swee stop as your “must-do” anchors, then build the rest of the day around the attractions you actually care about.

FAQ

Is this Awana SkyWay admission one-way?

Yes. What’s included is one-way admission to Awana Skyway.

How long is the cable car ride from Awana Station?

The ascent from Awana Station to the Genting Highlands area is about 10 minutes.

Do I get a stop at Chin Swee Station?

Yes. There’s a complimentary stop at Chin Swee Station so you can visit Chin Swee Caves Temple.

What can I see at Chin Swee Caves Temple?

You can visit areas featuring the nine-storey pagoda, the Sky Terrace, and a 15-meter-tall Buddha statue.

Where do I meet or redeem my ticket?

Proceed directly to Genting Awana Skyway for redemption.

What are the operating hours?

Awana SkyWay runs 07:00 – 23:00. During Chinese New Year, it operates longer on specific dates: 21 February (7:00 AM to 1:00 AM) and 24 February (7:00 AM to 2:00 AM).

Is it wheelchair accessible, and are kids treated differently?

Wheelchair accessibility is listed. Also, children below 90 cm ride free, and guests 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket.

Is the ticket refundable?

No. The activity is non-refundable.