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About the Genting SkyWay | The Cable Car to the Genting Highlands
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Genting SkyWay Overview
Location: Genting Highlands, Selangor, Malaysia
Number of Stations: 2 (Gohtong Jaya Station, Resort Hotel Station)
Line Length: 3.3 kilometers
Carrier capacity: 2,000 people per hour
Maximum Speed: 6 meters per second (21.6 km/h)
Trip Duration: 15 minutes
Year of Completion: 1997
What is the Genting SkyWay?
The Genting SkyWay is an aerial cable car lift system that is an alternative to the Awana SkyWay. It is used to take passengers up to the Genting Highlands, running from It runs from Gohtong Jaya township to the Resort Hotel Station
The Genting Highlands in Pahang, Malaysia, is a resort development filled with hotels, casinos, malls, and theme parks. It is just 35 km away from Kuala Lumpur, and a popular weekend getaway from the city.
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Operating Hours
Location
The Genting SkyWay operates from:
7 AM – 12 AM
Note: The Genting SkyWay is usually in operation when the Awana SkyWay is not in use.
Duration: The cable car ride takes about 15 minutes.
More on Genting SkyWay TimingsHow to Ride the Genting SkyWay?
The Genting SkyWay is a ticketed ride, so you will need to buy tickets to enjoy your cable car ride. You can buy tickets at the two stations of the route, Gohtong Jaya Station, and Resort Hotel Station starting from RM 8 for a one-way ride.
You can also buy Genting SkyWay tickets online, to avoid long queues and get added benefits like cashback and discounts on your tickets.
But please note that the Genting SkyWay serves as an alternate route to the Awana SkyWay, running when this route is closed for maintenance or sees particularly large crowds.
Genting SkyWay Cable Car Construction
Construction
The Genting SkyWay is a mono cable gondola lift system that was designed by Leitner Ropeways. The cable cars (or gondolas) run along 54 mm diameter solid cable wires. the foundations are made of pylons that are founded on four Caissons. These are strong foundations designed for hilly regions that are socketed down to bedrock.
Structure
The gondolas of the Genting SkyWay can carry a maximum of 8 adult passengers per cabin. With a maximum speed of 6 meters per second (21.6 km/h) the cable cars can make the 3.38-kilometer journey up the mountain in just 15 minutes (depending on the weather). So, the gondolas can carry up to 2,000 passengers per hour.
What to see from the Genting SkyWay?
There are a number of sites you can visit in the Genting Highlands:
Mini Cameron
A popular farmer’s market and shopping center in Gohtong Jaya. There is also an orchid garden, a plant nursery, and a number of restaurants.
Stop at: Gohtong Jaya Station
Strawberry Leisure Farm
Located in Gohtong Jaya, it is known for its hydroponic strawberry farming. It also has a lavender garden, flower nursery, and more
Stop at: Gohtong Jaya Station
Happy Bee Farm
An apiary located near Gohtong Jaya, here you can learn all about honey production and taste some delicious samples. The farm also has exhibits of local butterflies and birds.
Stop at: Gohtong Jaya Station
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Lim Gohtong Memorial Park
A park that commemorates Lim Goh Tong, the founder of Genting Highlands. You can pay your espects at the Memorial Hall, that is surrounded by orchid blossoms.
Stop at: Gohtong Jaya Station
Chin Swee Caves Temple
A Taoist religious site is located in the Genting Highlands. It was built by Lim Goh Tong, the man who developed the Genting Highlands, in honor of the Buddhist figure Chin Swee.
Stop at: Gohtong Jaya Station
SkyAvenue
This is a terminal station for the Awana SkyWay, and is also a lifestyle mall. Here,there are shops, restaurants, and plenty of fun family activities like Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Stop at: Resort Hotel Station
Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park
An indoor theme park situated next to SkyAvenue Station. It has over 20 exciting attractions. These include a roller coaster, a Ferris wheel, bumper cars, and a large gaming arcade
Stop at: Resort Hotel Station
Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park
This outdoor theme park is part of Resorts World Genting. It is spread across 26 acres and has a number of rides and attractions for visitors of all ages.
Stop at: Resort Hotel Station
All Your Questions About the Genting SkyWay Answered
Q. What is the Genting SkyWay?
A. The Genting SkyWay is an aerial gondola lift system that takes visitors up to the Genting Highlands.
Q. Is the Genting SkyWay open to tourists?
A. The Genting SkyWay is opened to visitors when the Awana SkyWay is closed for maintainence.
Q. Can I buy tickets for the Genting SkyWay?
A. Yes, you can buy Genting SkyWay 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 long does the Genting SkyWay ride take?
A. The Genting SkyWay takes 15 minutes to ride from point to point.
Q. How fast is the Genting SkyWay?
A. The Genting Cable Car operates at a speed of 6 meters per second (21.6 km/h)
Q. How long is the Genting SkyWay?
A. The Genting SkyWay is 3,380 m long.
Q. How many stations does the Genting SkyWay stop at?
A. The Genting SkyWay stops at 2 stations.