Gentng Highlands Skyway, the longest cable car service in South East Asia and one of the fastest in the world
The day after our Malacca visit, we head out to the Kuala Lumpur LRT Station on our way to Genting Highlands. We could use the Van to go there but Marie wanted us to try riding the LRT to the last station heading there which is Terminal Putra to get a feel of what it’s like to use the public transportation. While I’m a bit familiar with the Light Railway System in Kuala Lumpur, I’m excited to see what I could learn more.
Inside the Rapid KL MRT
Just a few walks from Impiana KLCC Hotel down to the Subway system in KLCC we easily found our ride. It wasn’t the peak hours so the LRT under the Rapid KL Line was less crowded than the usual. Marie showed her “Touch n’ Go” card which she uses aside from the single journey ticket which you can buy at the station. The Touch n’ Go Card can be used on both the KL LRT lines, buses, toll fees, ticket-less parking to mention a few.
A heavily used Touch n Go card
It was still raining when we reached the last station where buses headed to Genting Highlands are usually found to pick up passengers. This time we won’t ride the bus but wait for our Van to arrive. We checked out the rates there on going to Genting Highlands. Buses + Skyway Transfer fares are RM 8.40 for adults and RM 7.60 for children.
Bus services to Genting Highlands
There are really good Genting Highland Packages there as well. A Bus + Skyway transfer, an Outdoor Theme Park Ride or Buffet Lunch at Coffee Terrace, and 2 Discount Vouchers can be availed for RM35 daily and RM 39 during National Holidays. I think that’s a good deal.
Genting Highlands Cable Car
The Van arrived shortly. The ride up the mountain’s zigzag road towards the skyway was smooth. I could feel the temperature dropping as our vehicle rises. The Genting Skyway Station at Gohtong Jaya is considered as one of the fastest cable cars in the world and is South East Asia’s longest. Those who are going to Genting Highlands should really try riding this. The ride above the mountain crown is truly spectacular.
Genting Highlang hallways
As soon as we got off the gondola, the mountain blew in chilly winds inside the structures there high up the peaks of Mt Titiwasangsa. I’m still amazed how they managed to build a theme park here. It shows that Malaysia had a lot of resources than I thought they have. We navigated through the air-cooled corridors and numerous escalators until we reached the indoor theme park. We waited for Marie to secure our passes. Everbody was excited to try out the rides.
Genting Highlands Indoor Theme Park
I’m not a big fan of theme parks, but I would love to go here, because of its location. I may not ride any rides but I can photograph everything to my heart’s content.
Travel Channel featured this place and I was amazed.
one place that i like to visit when i visit malaysia. there’s just so much to do there. and am i right? genting is higher than baguio?
I agree that the packages are very, very reasonable. I’m not a fan of theme parks like Photo Cache but this one’s sure looks interesting. Maybe, given the privilege to explore here, will find something else to do apart from the rides
it has been a long while i never been there, and think of planning a trip there in future. i love reading your blog, esp with your nice shooting pictures. Keep up the good work!
i do have a travel blog, but i’m not that active like you. Really appreciate the efforts you have put in to your blog that not only provide useful information, indeed i believe all the readers also would have wonderful reading experience with your blog
Hi, Ferdz. Nice photos.
the Touch n’ Go Card I think is synonymous to Octopus card in Hongkong…
The ride above the mountain crown surely would interest me.
I wish I can visit this place too!
Hi Photo Cache! You’re right, even if you don’t do the rides, there are other activities you can do like the Casino or shopping
Hi Dom! It’s a fun place Genting is around 1800m above sea level so it’s higher than Baguio
Haha. I’m sure you’ll enjoy the rides as well ones you’re there Og.
Thanks for the visit Daniel! I try to get the readers along not just some objective information. Glad you appreciate it.
I think it’s the same concept Dodong! It’s the same with Singapore’s EZ Link card too
nice ferdz… nung nakapunta ko dito PnS pa lang gamit ko, di ako masyado nakakuha kse dikit ako dun sa family eh… but i really love it there, lamig sa labas ng amusement park…
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Genting is just a short ride from KL City Proper. We took the bus going there and the outskirts were so lush, they’re lucky they can access such a beautiful place in just a few hours. The cable car ride is a must try, love the cool verdant mountain.