Awana Skyway, Gondola lift system in Bentong, Malaysia
Awana Skyway is a gondola system in the Genting Highlands that connects three main points: the Awana Transport Hub, the Chin Swee Temple, and the SkyAvenue terminal. The route travels a long distance through the mountain terrain, supported by multiple pylons that hold the cable system in place.
A cable transport system operated here from 1977 to 2014 with just two cabins. In 2016, it was replaced with the current system that can carry far more passengers at one time.
The system connects visitors to the Chin Swee Temple, a place of worship important to the local community in the Genting Highlands. As you travel, you can see how this religious site fits into the landscape and how it serves the people living and working in the area.
The journey takes about 10 minutes, and you should expect the cabins to move continuously without stopping. It is better to travel early in the day or during quieter times to avoid long waits.
Several of the cabins have glass floors, which lets passengers look straight down during the ride. This unusual feature gives travelers a special view of the mountain landscape passing beneath them.
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