Private Genting Highlands & Batu Caves Trip with Cable Car Ticket
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Breathe deep in Genting Highlands where, unlike nearby Kuala Lumpur, the air is fresh and clean. Aside from its resort life, visitors flock to hill station to enjoy cooler temperatures, mountain scenery, strawberry farms, and a relatively undisturbed, natural rain forest. The cable car ride up the hill is included but all other entrance fees and activities are at your own expense so you can choose what you want to do.
Your experience
Stop 1
Batu Caves is a limestone hill, which has a series of caves and cave temples, located in Gombak district, 13 kilometres (8 miles) north of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It takes its name from the Sungai Batu or Batu River, which flows past the hill. Batu Caves is also the name of the nearby village. Batu Caves is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is the focal point of Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. It is also known as the 10th Caves or Hill for Lord Muruga as it is one of the ten most important shrines in India and Malaysia. The Lord Murugan statue at the foot of Batu Caves is the second tallest Hindu deity statue in the world with a heroic height of 42.7 metres (140 ft.). The limestone forming Batu Caves is said to be around 400 million years old.
Stop 2
Upon arrival, we will stop at the Skyway Cable Car and take a ride on one of the longest and fastest gondola lifts in Southeast Asia to the summit of Genting Highlands. Have a breathtaking experience and fabulous natural view of the mountain and forest. Like watching the forest from the sky.
Stop 3
With the same ticket, you get a free stop at the Chin Swee Station, where you can explore the beautiful Chin Swee Caves Temple and its magnificent surroundings at no extra cost. It is a Taoist temple that’s set on a 28-acre plot of rocky forested land in Genting Highlands. It was erected in honour of Reverend Master Chin Swee, a Buddhist monk from the Fujian Province who was renowned for his ability to summon rain and drive away evil spirits. One of the temple’s most recognised landmarks is a nine-storey Pagoda, which is fitted with images of Buddha and thousands of blessing lamps. Visitors are allowed to climb the steps towards the top of the pagoda, where they are greeted with panoramic views of the mountain. Within the temple grounds are gigantic statues of Buddha and Kuan Yin, as well as intricate sculptures of animals and inscriptions of ancient Chinese traditions and beliefs. Visitor can see this temple from the cable car on the way to the top.
Stop 4
Sprawling Outdoor Shopping Center With Many Well-Known Outlet Stores & A Diverse Food Court. The Shopping Mall Is Also Next To The Awana Skyway Station, Where You Can Enjoy A Cable Car Ride To The Top Of Genting Highlands. There, You Can Find Several Resorts And Attractions, Including Skycasino, Arena Of Stars Theatre, Skyavenue Mall, And The 20th Century Fox World Malaysia Theme Park.
Stop 5
First World Plaza is a shopping mall at Genting Resort that adjoins SkyAvenue on the peak of Genting. The complex houses several tourist attractions including Skytropolis Funland, Snow World and Senikome Peng Heng. In terms of shopping, there are over 30 retail outlets along with restaurants and cafes to discover. The mall opens daily from 10am till 10pm.
What’s included
- Hotels pick-up and drop-off
- English-speaking driver
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Awana Skyways Genting Highlands Cable Car Ticket
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Tour Guide
Before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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