Two Days and One Night in Genting Highlands
With the family 2 days 6 stops Awana SkyWay cable car to Genting Highlands Premium Outlets

Two Days and One Night in Genting Highlands

Spend day one on the theme parks, then fit a temple, strawberry farm and outlets into day two.

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What this plan covers

Two days and one night suits you if you want a full theme-park day with a few quieter stops around Genting Highlands. Day one begins with the Awana SkyWay and moves through Genting SkyWorlds to indoor rides at Skytropolis Funland. Day two takes in Chin Swee Caves Temple, Genting Strawberry Leisure Farms and the outlets. Arrange your express bus and cable-car journey from Kuala Lumpur first, then check the SkyWorlds calendar: the park is closed on Tuesdays except during Malaysian national public holidays or school holidays. Sleeping in the Genting Highlands resort area keeps you near the indoor park.

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Getting around 1 Culture 3 Nature 1 Shopping 1

Opening hours, prices and routes can change, so check the details before you set off.

Day 1

3 stops · about 8 hrs + about 20 min travel
1

Awana SkyWay cable car

Getting around flexible
Awana SkyWay

Ride from Sky Sentral toward the resort peak, with the option to stop at Chin Swee Station. The cable car is a useful arrival link and a practical way to reach the temple on day two.

Good to know

Awana SkyWay operates from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Keep your ticket or QR code if you get off at Chin Swee and plan to reboard. Take a direct express bus from KL Sentral or TBS to Genting Highlands Premium Outlets Terminal, then transfer to the Awana SkyWay at Sky Sentral.

Getting to Genting SkyWorlds theme park
9–13 min by car · 3 km · depends on traffic
2

Genting SkyWorlds theme park

Culture 5 hours
Genting SkyWorlds

Genting SkyWorlds is a theme park scheduled to operate from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It closes on Tuesdays, except when Tuesday falls during a Malaysian national public holiday or school holiday. Use the day for rides, checking the app for wait times and reserving timed slots for selected attractions through Virtual Queue. Outdoor and larger rides may temporarily stop in rain or strong winds, so check conditions before choosing your next attraction.

Good to know

The park is scheduled to operate from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is closed on Tuesdays, except when Tuesday falls during a Malaysian national public holiday or school holiday. Rain or strong winds may pause outdoor and larger rides. From Awana SkyWay cable car, walk about 27 minutes on foot to the park.

Getting to Skytropolis Funland
9 min on foot · 0.64 km
3

Skytropolis Funland

Culture 2 hours
Skytropolis Funland

Skytropolis is an indoor theme park at First World Plaza, next to SkyAvenue. It began a soft opening in December 2018 after refurbishment. Switch to indoor rides after the outdoor park. The line-up includes a family carousel and an open-top train, along with thrill attractions such as SkyTowers and Power Surge.

Good to know

The current listed hours are 11am–9pm Monday through Friday and Sunday, and 11am–10pm Saturday. Hours may vary by peak or non-peak day; check before you go. Wear the wristband for ride entry. From Genting SkyWorlds theme park, walk about 9 minutes on foot to Skytropolis Funland.

Day 2

3 stops · about 4.5 hrs
4

Chin Swee Caves Temple

Culture 1.5 hours
Chin Swee Caves Temple

Chin Swee Caves Temple is a hillside religious site on rocky, wooded land. It opened in 1994, and construction took 18 years. Look for the nine-storey pagoda, open-air SkyTerrace and 15-metre Buddha statue among the hillside sights. Displays depicting the afterlife add another part of the visit beyond the temple buildings.

Good to know

The temple hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Dress modestly and remove shoes where asked. Check before you go. From the resort peak, take Awana SkyWay to Chin Swee Station; the same ticket lets you get off and continue later.

5

Genting Strawberry Leisure Farms

Nature 1 hour
Genting Strawberry Leisure Farms

Genting Strawberry Leisure Farm is a tourist attraction in Gohtong Jaya focused on hydroponic strawberry growing. Its grounds also have a flower garden, recommended for photos of flowers, plants and strawberries. See how the farm grows strawberries hydroponically, then take a look around the flower garden. The flowers, plants and strawberries all make photo subjects before you head on to the outlets.

Good to know

For a car drop-off, use the full address: No. 1, Lot 3707, Jalan Jati 2, Bandar Gohtong Jaya, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang. From Chin Swee Caves Temple, arrange a car transfer to the farm in Gohtong Jaya and use its full address for the drop-off.

6

Genting Highlands Premium Outlets

Shopping 2 hours
Genting Highlands Premium Outlets

Genting Highlands Premium Outlets opened on June 15, 2017, as the world’s first hilltop Premium Outlet Center. Browse more than 150 designer and name-brand outlet stores, with mountain views as you shop. The center is connected to Awana Station, so you can pair your shopping stop with a ride on the Awana SkyWay rather than treating the outlets as a stand-alone errand.

Good to know

Genting Highlands Premium Outlets is open daily, Monday through Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Arrange a car transfer from Genting Strawberry Leisure Farms to Genting Highlands Premium Outlets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Genting Highlands 2 days 1 night itinerary enough time?
Yes, if you focus day one on Genting SkyWorlds and Skytropolis, then give day two to Chin Swee Caves Temple, the strawberry farm and outlets. The schedule is full, so choose your top rides and keep the farm and shopping visits to the time you have.
What should I book or check first?
Check the Genting SkyWorlds calendar first, especially if your visit falls on a Tuesday, when the park is closed except during Malaysian national public holidays or school holidays. Then arrange your express bus and cable-car journey from Kuala Lumpur. Selected rides offer timed Virtual Queue slots through the park app.
What should I wear and bring?
The resort’s year-round temperature range is 10–22°C, so bring a light layer and rain protection for the outdoor rides. Wear comfortable shoes for walking between the parks. At Chin Swee Caves Temple, dress modestly and remove shoes where asked.
How do you get around Genting Highlands?
Take the Awana SkyWay to the resort peak, with a stop at Chin Swee Station on the same ticket. On day one, walk about 27 minutes on foot from the cable-car stop to Genting SkyWorlds, then about 9 minutes on foot to Skytropolis. Arrange car transfers for the farm and outlets.
Where should I stay for one night?
The Genting Highlands resort area puts you close to Skytropolis and the cable-car link for Chin Swee. This site has 38 stays within 1 km of Skytropolis. Check availability for your dates before choosing your base.

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