Awana Skyway
Types of Gondola at Awana SkyWay
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.
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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.
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Know Before You Go To 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 Genting 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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By Car:
Tourists seeking a rental car or self driving can drive directly to the Awana Bus Terminal, which is a 48-minute drive from central Kuala Lumpur city.The Awana Bus Terminal has an 8-story car park with ample parking space for all the four-wheelers and two-wheelers.
By Bus:
Tourists can board a bus directly from KL Sentral to the Awana Bus Terminal which is considered as the most cost-efficient option to reach Awana SkyWay.
By Train:
from KLIA/KLIA2 board on to the KLIA Express train. From there, you can either take the bus or drive to the Awana Bus Terminal.
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The Genting Awana SkyWay has a total of 109 gondolas, of which 99 are regular gondolas and 10 are glass-floored gondolas. Each gondola can carry ten people in one trip, whereas the glass-floored gondolas can have only six people. The gondolas can cover a distance of 2.8 km in just 10 minutes and take 3600 passengers per hour.
-Construction:
The Leitner Ropeways has constructed the Awana SkyWay cable car. Its foundation to the bedrock is done on four Caissons with the help of 22 pylons. The ropes bearing the weight of gondolas are 60 mm thick and run along with the structure.
-Rules & Regulations:
- If the accompanying children are shorter than 90 cm, then they will be entitled to a free ride smoking is prohibited in the Awana SkyWay Cable Car
- Awana SkyWay does not allow pets inside the gondola or in the vicinity of the transit point.
- An adult should accompany any passenger below the age of 16 throughout the ride.
- Each passenger is allowed to carry luggage of the aircraft cabin size. However, baggage that will weigh more than the prescribed load will have to pay an extra surcharge.
- Each standard gondola can bear the load of 10 passengers, whereas a glass-floored gondola can accommodate six passengers.
- People in wheelchairs or parents with baby strollers are allowed inside a standard gondola. Unfortunately, a glass-floored gondola can only bear the load of a baby stroller
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FAQs
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 Genting 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 Genting 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.
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