Plan 01
1 day in Genting Highlands
- 01
Day 1: Cable car, temple and SkyAvenue
Take a coach or car from Kuala Lumpur to Sky Sentral and, if shopping matters, spend an hour at Genting Highlands Premium Outlets first. Ride the Awana SkyWay and get off at Chin Swee station to visit Chin Swee Caves Temple, then eat at the vegetarian restaurant in its lobby. Re-board to SkyAvenue, rest indoors through the wet afternoon, and see Genting SkyWorlds or Skytropolis if you travel with children. Leave before dark if you are returning to Kuala Lumpur by road.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time SkyAvenue 1 to 3 hours Easy Any time; useful for rainy afternoons Genting Highlands Premium Outlets 1.5 to 3 hours Moderate Morning, before the crowds and afternoon rain Awana SkyWay About 15 to 30 minutes each way, plus queueing Easy Morning on a clear day; weekends and holidays have long queues Chin Swee Caves Temple 1.5 to 2.5 hours, longer with a meal Demanding Morning, before cloud and the afternoon crowd; Lunar New Year is busy Pace: Chin Swee Caves Temple involves a lot of walking or steps — do it early, and keep the rest of the day light.
With parents at Genting Highlands Premium Outlets: The centre is open-air and laid out on gentle slopes with covered walkways. Expect some walking and light rain. Look for benches and cafes, and take a break if needed.
With parents at Chin Swee Caves Temple: The site is built on a steep, rocky hillside, so expect many steps and slopes between the halls, the pagoda and the upper terraces. Pick one or two levels, rest often and carry water; it can be misty and damp underfoot.
Plan 02
2 days in Genting Highlands
- 01
Day 1: Arrival and the temple
Arrive in the morning via the Awana SkyWay and visit Chin Swee Caves Temple while the air is clear. Have lunch there, check in at your hotel in the afternoon and rest. Spend the evening at SkyAvenue.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time Awana SkyWay About 15 to 30 minutes each way, plus queueing Easy Morning on a clear day; weekends and holidays have long queues Chin Swee Caves Temple 1.5 to 2.5 hours, longer with a meal Demanding Morning, before cloud and the afternoon crowd; Lunar New Year is busy SkyAvenue 1 to 3 hours Easy Any time; useful for rainy afternoons Pace: Chin Swee Caves Temple involves a lot of walking or steps — do it early, and keep the rest of the day light.
With parents at Chin Swee Caves Temple: The site is built on a steep, rocky hillside, so expect many steps and slopes between the halls, the pagoda and the upper terraces. Pick one or two levels, rest often and carry water; it can be misty and damp underfoot.
- 02
Day 2: Theme park or indoor day
Spend the morning at Genting SkyWorlds if the weather is good, or Skytropolis if it is wet. Eat lunch at SkyAvenue, then head down via the Genting SkyWay or Awana SkyWay.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time SkyAvenue 1 to 3 hours Easy Any time; useful for rainy afternoons Genting SkyWay About 15 minutes each way, plus queueing Easy Morning, on a clear day Awana SkyWay About 15 to 30 minutes each way, plus queueing Easy Morning on a clear day; weekends and holidays have long queues Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.
Plan 03
3 days in Genting Highlands
- 01
Day 1: Settle in
Arrive, check in and walk the covered links between SkyAvenue and your hotel. Keep the first day light and give everyone time to adjust to the cooler air.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time SkyAvenue 1 to 3 hours Easy Any time; useful for rainy afternoons Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.
- 02
Day 2: Chin Swee and Gohtong Jaya
Visit Chin Swee Caves Temple in the morning, then ride the Genting SkyWay down to Gohtong Jaya to see the memorial hall and township. Return by cable car or road.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time Gohtong Jaya 1 to 2 hours Easy Morning Chin Swee Caves Temple 1.5 to 2.5 hours, longer with a meal Demanding Morning, before cloud and the afternoon crowd; Lunar New Year is busy Genting SkyWay About 15 minutes each way, plus queueing Easy Morning, on a clear day Pace: Chin Swee Caves Temple involves a lot of walking or steps — do it early, and keep the rest of the day light.
With parents at Chin Swee Caves Temple: The site is built on a steep, rocky hillside, so expect many steps and slopes between the halls, the pagoda and the upper terraces. Pick one or two levels, rest often and carry water; it can be misty and damp underfoot.
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Day 3: Theme park and departure
Spend the morning at Genting SkyWorlds or Skytropolis, have lunch at SkyAvenue, and leave in the afternoon, avoiding Sunday evening traffic.
Stop Time needed Walking Best time SkyAvenue 1 to 3 hours Easy Any time; useful for rainy afternoons Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.
Read before you go
Guides for the stops on these routes
Pacing
Pacing a Genting Highlands trip for parents and children
- Genting is about 20 to 22 C by day and 12 C at night, so bring a warm layer and a rain jacket in every month.
- Both cable cars have enclosed gondolas with seating; check which line is running before you plan the day.
- Chin Swee Caves Temple has many steps and steep paths. Pick one level, carry water and rest often.
- SkyAvenue and the hotel complexes are covered and level, and are the best places to rest in wet weather.
- Take out travel insurance with hospital cover; serious medical care is down the hill, so tell your hotel about medicines and conditions on arrival.
- Avoid weekends and school holidays when queues for cable cars, rides and restaurants are long.
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Stay close to the route
Pick a base near the first day's sights. Our guide to where to stay in Genting Highlands compares the areas.
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