The short answer
Awana SkyWay: what visitors should know first
Take it if you are staying or day-tripping and want to skip the hill road. It is the standard way to the summit, with views over forest and a Chin Swee stop. Check it is running on the day, as maintenance closures happen.
History and context
The story behind Awana SkyWay
The original Awana SkyWay opened in 1975, and the current line opened in 2016 and became the main link from the mid-hill area. It runs about 2.6 km with a stop at Chin Swee.
Useful facts
Awana SkyWay facts at a glance
- Location
- Sky Sentral to SkyAvenue, via Chin Swee station
- Length
- About 2.6 km
- Experience type
- Gondola cable car
- Opened
- Current line opened 2016; earlier line 1975
- Hours
- Listed as early morning to late night; check the day
Why it matters
Why Awana SkyWay is worth your time
The Awana SkyWay opened in 2016 and became the main connection to the summit. It matters to your trip because it determines how tiring and slow the day is: the road is long, hairpinned and congested at peak times, while the cable car turns the same climb into a quiet scenic ride.
It is also a good vantage point. The ride is the best way to see how the resort sits on the mountain, the lower slope, the forest and the cloud line, without any hiking. For older travellers, it is the gentlest way to reach both the resort and Chin Swee.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
The forest ride
The gondola glides over rainforest and gives the best view of how the resort is set on the ridge.
- 02
The Chin Swee stop
Hop off at the intermediate station to visit the temple and rejoin the line.
- 03
Skipping the road
Parking at Sky Sentral and riding up avoids the hairpin road and most of its traffic.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Most visitors reach Sky Sentral by coach, car or taxi, then ride the Awana SkyWay up. The bus terminal and Premium Outlets are close, so you can combine shopping with the ride. Cars park at Sky Sentral, which is how many families avoid the hill road.
On the way up, the gondola climbs over rainforest, and on clear days you can see the folds of the range. The mid-point is Chin Swee station, where you can get off to visit the temple and then rejoin the line. The upper station is at SkyAvenue, where the lift and escalator network takes you into the resort.
Travel early if you can. Queues grow through the late morning and are worst on weekends and school holidays. When the Awana line closes for maintenance, the older Genting SkyWay is the usual alternative, so check which line is open before you plan.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Check that the Awana line is running; maintenance closures are announced in advance
- Arrive early on weekends and holidays to avoid long queues
- Carry a light jacket for the cool air at the top
- Use the Chin Swee station if you plan to visit the temple
- Keep your ticket handy for the return ride
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Sky Sentral (mid-hill) to SkyAvenue (summit), via Chin Swee station
- Time needed
- About 15 to 30 minutes each way, plus queueing
- Best time
- Morning on a clear day; weekends and holidays have long queues
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Cabins are enclosed gondolas with seats, and stations are largely level, which suits most older travellers. Queues at peak times can be long and standing is the hard part. Check current accessibility arrangements with the operator.
- Tickets and access
- Check the current fare, operating hours and any maintenance closures on the Resorts World Genting website. Published hours have been listed as roughly early morning to late at night, but they change.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Awana SkyWay
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Cabins are enclosed gondolas with seats, and stations are largely level, which suits most older travellers. Queues at peak times can be long and standing is the hard part. Check current accessibility arrangements with the operator.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Where does the Awana SkyWay start?
At Sky Sentral, next to the Premium Outlets and the main bus terminal, and it ends at SkyAvenue at the summit.
Does it stop at Chin Swee Temple?
Yes, there is an intermediate Chin Swee station on the route.
What if the Awana line is closed?
The Genting SkyWay from Gohtong Jaya is the usual alternative, or you can take the hill road by car or taxi.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
