Chin Swee Caves Temple

Chin Swee Temple is a holy shrine built in honour of Reverend Chin Swee which can be explored with Genting Cable Car Tickets. The Reverend was a highly decorated figure and was presented with two awards by the Imperial Palace of the Song Dynasty. Unfortunately, he took his last breath at age 65, and worshipping him is a regular affair for many families. Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong, the architect of the present-day Genting Highlands, came up with the proposal for constructing Chin Swee Caves Temple in Genting Highlands. While the casino and hotel construction was going on, he found a cool rocky plateau to build the temple.

His ideas led to the formation of the Chin Swee Temple Society and his friends and relatives belonging to his ancestral village, Penglai, and the Anxi Clan. Late Tan Sri Lim took over as the temple's architect, planner, and designer. However, the whole process of the development of the Temple was tedious and complex because of the rough and rocky terrain of the Genting Highlands. It took a whopping 18 years to finish the temple construction, and the public got a chance to visit the temple on 29 March 1994.

Attractions in Chin Swee Caves Temple

Pagoda

The Chin Swee Temple is not only for worshipping the Reverend Chin Swee; devotees can also pray and seek the blessings of Lord Buddha and Kuan-yin. Moreover, the temple's premises have two giant statues of the worshipable. Tourists can explore the intricate designs and handiwork in every temple corner.

In the complex of Chin Swee Caves Temple, Malaysia where tourists can also visit the magnificent nine-story Pagoda Temple. This tall structure is decorated with multiple figurines of Buddha with the arrangement of 10,000 “blessing lamps” which devotees can light to extend the blessings of Buddha to their loved ones. Visiting the holy complex is like going for cultural exploration and channelizing the inner soul.

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Sky Terrace

To honour and celebrate Late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong on his 90th birthday, his son Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay initiated the temple's long-pending renovation and expansion work. In addition, to initiate the job, he donated RM 10 Million to complete the ambitious expansion project.

Spread in an area of over 35,000 square feet, Sky Terrace is amongst the newest additions to the Chin Swee Temple post the completion of redevelopment work. The terrace is also known as “Place for Heavenly Offering,” where tourists will get a chance to soak up the beauty around them. In addition, tourists and devotees can stroll around the new development and soak up the scenic beauty of the whole area.

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Statue of Guan Yin

Devotees visiting the Chin Swee Caves Temple in Malaysia also gather in large numbers to worship Kuan Yin. The temple complex has a giant statue of Kuan Yin right at the entrance gateway. A square right at the base of the statue leads one to the statue of Lord Buddha and a temple known as the “Buddha Hall.”

Visitors and devotees like to spend a reasonable amount of time for meditation and prayers at the Buddha Hall. Late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong statue is also right behind the temple. The “architect of the temple” figure was installed by the Chin Swee Caves Temple Building Society.

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Statue of Buddha

The figure of Kuan Yin stands tall at the Chin Swee Caves Temple in Genting Highlands, and beside the statues, a small Buddhist temple, “Buddha Hall,” is also present. Devotees can visit the Buddha Hall to offer prayers and sit and meditate in solace. The square, which runs along the bust and temple, has several gazebos where tourists can relax. The pathway which stretches from the statue to the main temple complex has stone carvings brought down from China. The complete path is full of carvings and illustrations depicting ancient Chinese tales.

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Location: The Chin Swee Caves Temple is located in the Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia.

Timings: The Chin Swee Caves Temple's timing - 9:00 AM and to 7:00 PM.

Best Time To Visit: The best time to visit the Chin Swee Caves Temple is between May and November because the mild weather conditions make it easy to explore.

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By Awana SkyWayAwana Skyway is the cable car service that is available from Awana Terminal. People can choose between a regular gondola and a glass-floored gondola. Its operations start as early as 7:00 AM and continue until midnight. Visitors can reach Awana SkyWay by cab or bus to the Awana Terminal. People coming with their vehicles can use the parking facility present at the terminal. Also, after deboarding at the Chin Swee Station, tourists can use the elevator service to reach the temple.

By BusGenting Express Bus Services are available directly for the Genting Highlands resort and the Chin Swee Temple. It's the cheapest option one can choose to reach the temple. An hourly free shuttle is also available for both locations every day.

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Chin Swee Vegetarian Cuisine, a vegan restaurant, is available near the Chin Swee Caves Temple, Genting Highlands. The location of the restaurant is the most photogenic and serene in Malaysia. The Chin Swee Vegetarian Cuisine is 4,600 feet above sea level and is surrounded by a lush green landscape of ancient rainforest. The restaurant specialises in vegan cuisine and is quite famous amongst tourists from countries such as Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, India, and China. People can reach there in 45 minutes from the central city of Kuala Lumpur by their cars and Awana SkyWay cable cars.

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Right at the Chin Swee Temple entrance, a nine-colour dragon wall of luck represents different dragons showing the other kinds of fortunes that will greet the visitors. The visitors will witness the life journey of Reverend Chin Swee and his supernatural works on the temple's exterior walls. To honour Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong, the Chin Swee Caves Temple Building Society has erected his statue behind the Buddhist temple. He was the leader of the Anxi Clan, and the idea of his statue shows his most significant contributor to the temple's construction.

Yes, Chin Swee Temple is included in Genting Cable Car tickets because it is the halfway point in the journey, but you need to keep your ticket safe for the complimentary visit. If you lose your ticket, then you have to buy that again.

The best time to ride the Genting Cable Car For Chin Swee Temple is in the morning when the weather is clear, and visitors will witness the beautiful view of mountains, sun, or clouds. Riding the Genting Cable Car is from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The Awana cable car lines stop near Chin Swee Caves Temple and the rides start as early as 7:00 AM. This is the first cable car to depart from Awana Central, which tourists can ride to witness the beautiful view of the mountain and explore the temple better in less rush.

The first and the last option is Awana for Caves temple in Kuala Lumpur. The first cable car departs from the Awana Central to Chin Swee Caves Temple in Kuala Lumpur at 7:00 am and the time for the last cable car to depart from the Chin Swee Temple is 12:18 AM.

Skyavenue is the closest station to Chin Swee Caves Temple in Genting Highlands, which is about 3110 metres away from the temple. The visitors can also reach there in 40 minutes by covering the distance by walking.