About SkyWay
Enjoy panoramic views of 130 year old rainforest and a spectacular hill station view from a whopping 620 metres while riding the gondola cable car. The Awana Skyway Cable Car which has a route length of 2.4 kilometres between the two transit points that stretches between Awana SkyCentral and SkyAvenue. The Awana SkyWay, an aerial gondola lift system, gives its visitors a chance to witness the beauty of Chee Swee Caves Temple. It has a massive assortment of gondolas with them, among which there are 99 standard gondolas and 10 glass-floored gondolas.
Genting Highlands, a popular hill station and a perfect weekend getaway near Kuala Lumpur, is also a significant commercial hub with numerous outlets and cafes. It has become a favourable spot for tourists because of the facilities across the hill station as it is flooded with hotels, restaurants, malls, casinos, and theme parks. Enjoy some panoramic views and click some instagrammable pictures during your 10 amazing minutes in the air with Genting Cable Car tickets.
Types of Gondola at Awana SkyWay
Awana Skyway Cable Car comprises a massive ensemble of 99 standard gondolas and 10 glass-floored gondolas. The Standard Gondola is equipped with all basic facilities to give its guest an experience of lifetime. Though short in number, the glass-floored gondolas are attractions of the Awana SkyWay and their demand is relatively high. Tourists flock to the cable car system just to get a ride aboard the glass-floored gondola.
The gondolas are available throughout the year, and their availability can be enquired while booking. Gondolas have different price ranges for tickets according to the age and type of Gondola you choose, therefore, reviewing the information about both rides before booking is advised.
Pass through lush tropical rainforest and mountains and enjoy a 360 degree view of the journey from 99 gondolas at the Awana SkyWay which provide a budget-friendly ride to its tourists. People can enjoy a panoramic view and cool mountain air through special windows and Louvres . Standard Gondolas which are 2.1 metre in height are equipped with all basic facilities, including two USB ports where you can charge your smartphones.
The ten Glass floored Gondolas are the highlight of the Awana SkyWay. With the initiation of Awana Skyway, the glass-floored gondolas caught the attention of every tourist. It’s a unique and new-age design for Gondolas to provide a more incredible experience than the standard gondolas. The glass-floored gondolas have every feature of the traditional gondola, but now riders can witness the serene view of the ancient rainforest under their feet.
Know Before You Go about Awana SkyWay
Location:
Awana SkyWay cable car is located at the beautiful hill station of Genting Highlands. Genting Highlands is one of the most sought-after hill stations in Malaysia.
Timings:
The gondola rides start as early as 7:00 AM and continue until midnight
Features:
- Maximum speed of every gondola is six m/s
- Highest vertical point achieved by a gondola is 620 m
- The total no. of cabins with Awana SkyWay is 109 (out of which ten are glass-bottomed)
- The USB port in each gondola for the ease of visitors
- Total travel time of a gondola is 10 minutes
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FAQs for Awana SkyWay
Where is Awana SkyWay Station Located?
The Awana Skyway station is located in Genting Highlands Resort, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang.
When was the Awana SkyWay Cable Car Built?
The Awana Skyway Cable car was built in 1977 to connect the Awana station and Genting highland resort (1971). This cable system ceased in April 2014, and the new Gondola system lift system was introduced in 2016 with 106 Awana Skyway cable car where 6-8 people can sit in one Gondola. Earlier it was an aerial tramway system with a small two-passenger cabinet.
What are the Key changes made from the old Awana Skyway?
- Old Awana Skyway was stationed at Genting Hotel building, whereas the current station is at Sky avenue.
- The capacity of Awana Skyway cable cars increased from 500 to approximately 3000 per hour. Earlier it was two large cable cars on each cable, and now there are 99 cable cars.
- Earlier, there was no middle station, but now visitors can witness the Chin Swee Temple at the middle way point.
- The Awana Skyway has more space and facilities now compared to the earlier Awana skyway that includes more parking spaces along with some retail options.
What is the best time to visit Awana SkyWay?
Visiting Awana SkyWay on weekdays is highly advised as it is during this time when the crowd is comparatively very less. Additionally, the best time to visit Awana SkyWay is between March and September, during which the visitors will explore things better because of the pleasant weather.
How Many stations are included in Awana SkyWay Route?
- Awana Station: It is located on level 4
- Chin Swee Station: It is in the halfway point near the temple where you can enjoy the beautiful place and view that too without any extra cost
- Sky Avenue Station: It is the final destination if you have started your journey from Awana Station.
How high does Awana SkyWay take passengers?
Awana Skyway takes the passenger from the mountain peak to Genting highlands from Awana station, which is at 1105 metres above sea level
What is the price of an Awana Skyway Cable Car ticket?
For Standard Gondola:
Standard ticket : RM 10 (one way) RM 18 (return)
For Glass Gondola:
Standard ticket : RM 21 (one way) RM 35 (return)
How many passengers can fit into a gondola?
A maximum of 10 passengers can fit into the gondola in the present system. It carries around 3500 passengers at a maximum speed of 6 meters per second, which means in 10 minutes, you will cover a 2.8 kilometers mountain peak journey.
How many towers does Awana SkyWay have?
Awana Skyway has a total of 22 towers with the highest being 53 meters in height.