Genting Highlands Day Trip from Kuala Lumpur
With the family 1 day 4 stops Awana SkyWay cable car to Genting Highlands Premium Outlets

Genting Highlands Day Trip from Kuala Lumpur

Ride the cable car via Chin Swee, visit Genting SkyWorlds and browse the outlets before returning to Kuala Lumpur.

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What this plan covers

This day suits Kuala Lumpur visitors who want a cable-car ride, a temple visit and time for rides and outlet browsing in one highland outing. Start with the direct express bus to GHPO, connect to Awana SkyWay, pause at Chin Swee, then continue to the peak. Give the theme park a focused block before travelling to the outlets. First, check the bus departures for the return from GHPO and choose a service that fits your evening in Kuala Lumpur. Keep your cable-car ticket or QR code for reboarding at Chin Swee, and check the park calendar for Tuesday closures.

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Getting around 1 Culture 2 Shopping 1

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

Day 1

4 stops · about 7 hrs + about 36 min travel
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Awana SkyWay cable car

Getting around flexible
Awana SkyWay

Ride from Sky Sentral to the peak, breaking the cable-car journey at Chin Swee before continuing uphill. The stop makes it easy to pair the temple visit with time at the mountaintop.

Good to know

Awana SkyWay operates from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Keep your ticket or QR code so you can get off at Chin Swee and reboard later. From KL Sentral, take a direct express bus to GHPO, then transfer to Awana SkyWay at Sky Sentral.

Getting to Chin Swee Caves Temple
5 min on foot · 0.38 km
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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 in Genting Highlands. It opened in 1994 after construction that took 18 years. See the nine-storey pagoda, pause at the open-air SkyTerrace, and view the Buddha statue and displays depicting the afterlife. These distinct sights give you several places to linger during the temple visit.

Good to know

The temple is open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Check before you go, as another published schedule gives different hours. From Awana SkyWay, walk about 5 minutes on foot to the temple.

Getting to Genting SkyWorlds theme park
10–13 min by car · 3.4 km · depends on traffic
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Genting SkyWorlds theme park

Culture 3 hours
Genting SkyWorlds

Genting SkyWorlds is a theme park. Its soft opening began on 8 February 2022, the date the park's soft-opening period started. Spread across nine themed worlds, the park gives you distinct areas to explore. In Rio, try the Blue Sky Carousel or Samba Gliders; in Ice Age, visit Mammoth Fun Zone and Captain Gutt’s Pirate Ship for a playful break between rides.

Good to know

Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The park is closed on Tuesdays except during a Malaysian national public holiday or school holiday. Its app shows wait times and Virtual Queue slots for selected attractions. From Chin Swee Caves Temple, walk about 31 minutes on foot to the theme park.

Getting to Genting Highlands Premium Outlets
17–24 min by car · 7.2 km · depends on traffic
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Genting Highlands Premium Outlets

Shopping 1.5 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 a backdrop. The center is connected to Awana Station, so you can pair a shopping break with a ride on the Awana SkyWay before leaving the highlands.

Good to know

Genting Highlands Premium Outlets is open daily, Monday through Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. From Genting SkyWorlds, travel about 13 minutes by car or e-hailing ride, longer in traffic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Genting Highlands day trip enough for these stops?
You can fit in the cable car, Chin Swee Caves Temple, Genting SkyWorlds and the outlets, but keep your park visit focused if you want time to browse. The walk from the temple to the park takes about 31 minutes on foot, so include that in your pacing.
What should I arrange or check first?
Check the express-bus schedule in both directions and choose your return departure from GHPO first. RWT Express Bus tickets, including bus-and-cable-car combinations, can be bought at the KL Sentral and Gombak LRT ticket counters. Check the park calendar too, since it is closed on most Tuesdays.
What should I wear and bring?
The resort reports a year-round temperature range of 10–22°C, so bring a light layer and rain protection. Dress modestly at Chin Swee Caves Temple and remove shoes where asked. Rain or strong winds can temporarily stop outdoor and larger rides at Genting SkyWorlds.
How do you get around between the stops?
Take the Awana SkyWay from Sky Sentral and get off at Chin Swee, keeping your ticket or QR code to reboard. Walk from the temple to Genting SkyWorlds, then use a car or e-hailing ride to reach the outlets. The return bus departs from GHPO.
Where should I stay, and how do I get there and back?
For a day trip, stay in Kuala Lumpur and take a direct express bus to GHPO, then transfer to Awana SkyWay at Sky Sentral. Return from GHPO by bus after checking the departure schedule. If you want to stay overnight, the Genting Highlands resort area is the local option.

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