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Escape to the Clouds: A Perfect Day Trip to Genting Highlands, Malaysia
📝 Introduction:
Tired of the city heat in Kuala Lumpur? Genting Highlands is your perfect cool-weather escape — just an hour’s drive from the capital, but it feels like a different world. Nestled 1,800 meters above sea level, this hill resort blends nature, entertainment, and adventure in one unforgettable trip. Here's how I spent a perfect day exploring Genting's top attractions, and tips to make your visit even better.
🚡 How to Get There:
📍Location: Pahang, Malaysia
🚌 Transport: Took a bus from KL Sentral to Awana Station (RM10)
🚠 Then boarded the Awana SkyWay cable car (RM9 one-way) — breathtaking views guaranteed!
Pro Tip: Choose the glass-floor gondola for a thrilling ride with panoramic views of the rainforest!
📸 Top Things to Do in Genting Highlands
🎲 1. Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park
A dream for kids and adults alike — colorful lights, arcade games, and over 20 exciting rides.
🎡 Must-try: Spin Crazy (if you love adrenaline) and Balloon Race (for family fun)
🕒 Best time: Morning, to avoid queues
Insider Tip: Get the all-day pass if you plan to try multiple rides — it’s cheaper and more convenient.
🛍️ 2. Genting Premium Outlets
Shop luxury brands at outlet prices! I scored great deals at Coach and Nike.
👜 Pro Tip: Visit during weekdays for fewer crowds and better stock.
🛕 3. Chin Swee Caves Temple
A peaceful spot with stunning views and Taoist architecture. The 9-story pagoda is absolutely Instagram-worthy.
🌄 Best time to visit: Late afternoon for golden hour lighting
🎰 4. Resorts World Casino
Feeling lucky? Malaysia’s only legal casino offers both casual slot machines and high-stakes tables.
Note: You must be 21+ and non-Muslim to enter.
🍲 5. Local Eats You Can’t Miss
Nasi Lemak Pizza at Motorino – a fusion surprise!
Hotpot at Beauty in The Pot – perfect for the chilly weather
Grab warm sweet corn and steamed buns from the street stalls!
💤 Where I Stayed:
I stayed at First World Hotel, known as one of the largest hotels in the world. Affordable and perfectly located inside the complex.
💰 RM120/night (standard room)
👍 Budget-friendly and walking distance to everything
🏞️ Final Thoughts:
Whether you're craving cool mountain air, thrill rides, or just a relaxing getaway with stunning views, Genting Highlands delivers. This trip reminded me that you don’t need to fly far to experience something magical — sometimes, the clouds are just a cable car ride away.
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วัด Chin Swee Caves: การเดินทางสู่ความสงบในมาเลเซี
Chin Swee Caves Temple, located on Genting Highlands, is another place not to be missed. With beautiful scenery and a peaceful atmosphere 🗺️ Highlights of the temple Beautiful scenery: The temple is located on a high hill, allowing visitors to see beautiful views of the mountains and mist Giant Buddha: There is a large Buddha statue located inside the temple grounds 🚌 Travel: Take the same bus line as the one to Genting Highlands. How to book a bus is in the post of traveling to Genting Highlands on the lemon8 page. #Malaysia travel #Malaysia travel #Travel to Malaysia by yourself #chinsweetemple #Travel experience
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Malaysia in 3 days!
Attractions -
- Petronas Twin Towers
- KL Tower
- Merdeka 118
- Thean Hou Temple
- Chin Swee Caves Temple
- Pink Mosque
- Bukit Bintang
- Jalan Alor
- Petaling Street
- Gold3 Boutique Hotel (Vintage camera museum)
- Vertigo Bar @ Banyan Tree (city view from 59th floor)
Hotels -
- Hilton Petaling Jaya
- Hilton Garden Inn Kuala Lumpur Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman South
Food & Restaurants -
- Street food in Jalan Alor
- Hard Rock Cafe Kuala Lumpur (live music)
Shopping -
- 1 Utama Shopping Mall (for just about anything)
- Low Yat Plaza (everything tech)
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Chin Swee Temple: Don't miss it when you go to Genting Highlands😇🙏
#tripเที่ยวจีน Chin Swee Caves Temple: A Gem on the Peak of Genting⛰️☁️
▶️Amidst the mist and lush green mountains of Genting Highlands, there is an ancient temple that is like a gateway to peace and spirituality—Chin Swee Caves Temple, a place of faith and architectural beauty that attracts tourists from all over the world.
🌈The charm of faith and nature
▶️ Chin Swee Temple is located at an altitude of 4,600 feet above sea level, amidst a cool and peaceful atmosphere. It is not only a spiritual center for those seeking peace, but also offers a beautiful view of the surrounding rainforest and mountain peaks.
▶️Mysterious sea of fog: In the morning, the sea of fog covers the temple, making it look like a paradise.
▶️Fresh air: Due to its location on a high mountain, the air here is fresh and full of the scent of nature.
🌈Fascinating architecture and highlights
1. The Big Buddha statue
A gigantic Buddha statue is located outdoors. The most prominent feature of the temple and a place of worship for visitors.
2. 9-Storey Pagoda
A beautiful red pagoda with ancient Chinese design is often used as a popular photo spot. Tourists can climb to the top for a panoramic view.
3. Guan Yin Bodhisattva shrine
The statue of Guan Yin Bodhisattva stands in a prominent spot and symbolizes compassion and protection.
4. Paintings and carvings
The temple walls and statues depict Buddhist life and legends, as well as stories of Chinese deities with profound meanings.
🌈A stopover for your trip
The temple is easily accessible via the Awana SkyWay, alight at Chin Swee Station and take a few minutes’ walk.
🌈Must-do experiences
▶️Pray for blessings: Tourists often come here to pray for a smooth and safe life.
▶️Take a scenic walk: The temple’s observation deck offers a 360-degree view of nature.
▶️Relax in the middle of nature: Feel the energy of peace and balance of mind.
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The search for enlightenment at Chin Swee Caves Temple, Genting Highlands
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The Chin Swee Caves Temple is situated in the most scenic site of Genting Highlands. Located at 4,600 feet above sea level, the temple sits on a 28-acre plot of rocky forested land, about 5 – 10 minutes’ drive from Resorts World Genting, also accessible by the Awana Skyway
The temple overlooks lush green slopes of the virgin forest and the location is so tranquil, that one can feel peace in the midst of the moving white clouds and gentle cool breeze.
Be sure not to miss taking photos at the Buddha Hall, the 15 metre tall Giant Buddha and pagoda while enjoying a calming and soul healing visit….#wellnessretreat #chinsweetemple #giantbuddha #peaceful
Chin Swee Caves Temple @ Genting Highlands ✨
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The Chin Swee Caves Temple is a Chinese temple in Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia. Located at 4,600 feet above sea level, the temple sits on a 28-acre plot of rocky forested land, about 5 – 10 minutes' drive from Resorts World Genting or you can take a cable car by Awana SkyWay. I went to Chin Swee Caves Temple by Cable Car, i really enjoyed the views😍✨
What You Can Do In Chin Swee Caves Temple?
1. Visit the main temple & pagoda
2. Relaxing & take a look at their history
3. Take a pict! this temple is so instagrammable
🇲🇾Chin Swee Caves Temple
Exit 68, Genting Sempah, Pahang, 28750 Bentong, Malaysia
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Chin Swee Temple
This temple is a Buddhist Temple in Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia. It was built by Lim Goh Tong who founding of Genting Highland. This temple was finished in 1994.
Chin Swee Temple provide beautiful scenery and best time to visit it is in the morning between 9 AM to 11 AM. To visit here, you can ride cable car from awana skyway or skyavenue. The fare ticket is 10 RM for one way.
If you go to Genting Highland, this place is one of my recommendation to enjoy and relax with chinese architecture temple#chinsweetemple #gentinghighland #malaysia
Awesome Chin Swee Temple
Chin Swee Temple is a Taoist temple, a place of worship for Buddhists, located in Genting Highland, Pahang, Malaysia. With an area of around 28 hectares, this forest land was donated by the founders of the Genting Group. Visitors who come to this temple are free of charge.
To get to the temple we had to go down a fairly long escalator, if I'm not mistaken there were 8 escalators going down. Even though it's free, everything is well maintained, clean and the air is cool, minimal pollution. For Muslims, there is also a prayer room at the Chin Swee Temple station.
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The temple above the sky
Chin Swee temple is the only temple in genting highland that has a serene views where the temple does look like a lost city above the sky when the mist came. the place is for people who enjoying nature and calmness. for people who want to experience the combination of cold air, mist and the greenery. its not for people who cant endure calmness. you can sip a cup of coffee here while enjoying the view.
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The temple above the sky
Chin Swee temple is the only temple in genting highland that has a serene views where the temple does look like a lost city above the sky when the mist came. the place is for people who enjoying nature and calmness. for people who want to experience the combination of cold air, mist and the greenery. its not for people who cant endure calmness. you can sip a cup of coffee here while enjoying the view.
#awesomepic #chinsweetemple
Genting Trip with surprise!
Getting There - by car, or cable car
Attractions - #gentinghighland #chinsweetemple
Its a Must stop place whenever u go up to genting ! The Chin Swee Caves Temple is situated in the most scenic site of Genting Highlands and it is located at 4,600 feet above sea level. You can enjoy the magnificent moutaineous landscape from the temple and can embark on a cultural journey through a visual depiction of the afterlife.
Chin Swee temple - must visit at Genting
Awesome view of temple & within easy reach via the cable car ride. A must visit if you are at Genting.
There’s also a vegetarian restaurant that serves nice vegetarian food & price is considered reasonable. Seems there’s also rooms available at Chin Swee itself but I didn’t get to find out on that. Climb up the 8 floors within the temple and you can catch a good view surrounding the temple. Get some fresh air before coming down, cos I think you’ll need it. It’s not easy climbing that 8th floors without resting 😀
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Chin Swee Caves Temple @ Genting Highlands
Getting There - Car / Bus + Cable
Attractions - Casino, Theme park, Outlets Shopping
Hotels - Resort World Genting / First World Hotel / Genting Sky Worlds Hotel
Shopping - Genting premium Outlet / Sky Avenue / First World Plaza Let’s me introduce you to Genting Highlands, it’s place which is full of entertainment options and it’s located on the mountain in Pahang, the northern of Kuala Lumpur. The thing I would recommend you here is not the entertainment stuffs, but it’s a temple which located 4,600 feet above sea level. The architect is in Chinese temple style with majority color is red. As a history I know, it is for prayers who is Taoist. They made to pay respect for Chin Swee who believe to mustur rain and to protect his devotees from evils. #chinsweetemple #gentinghighland #pahang #malaysia
Spiritual Retreat in the Highlands
#staycation
Place - Goh Tong Hall Residence
Location - Chin Swee Caves Temple Building
Address - Exit 68, Genting Sempah, Pahang, 28750 Bentong
Ambience - Tranquil
Pricing - RM66-RM172
For our year-end #staycation this year, we decided to do a spiritual retreat at Chin Swee Caves Temple and we spent 12 days at Goh Tong Hall Residence.
It’s a minimalist hostel but has all the amenities we need in a room. While there isn’t a tv which we think it’s so appropriate so that we can fully be immersed in our religious/meditative break. The room is naturally cooled with a ceiling fan which we didn’t need to switch on most of the time. Most importantly there’s hot shower and hot water tap.
The hostel has just reopened to accept devotees hence the mattresses are very new and firm. The room is very clean too. We got a nice room which is facing the nature outside.
There’s a vegetarian restaurant hence we do not need to worry about eating clean 🌱 during our religious retreat.
We had our religious study at the meditation hall at level 6. There are also 2 Taoist temples at level 7 and level G.
This is my first visit and will not be the last.
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Afternoon break in the Clouds
#afternoontea
Place - Yoyou Fruitti Smoothies
Address - Beside the Pagoda at Chin Swee Caves Temple
Highlights - Affogato
Price - 💰💰
Rating - 🍨🍨🍨🍨🍨
After walking around Chin Swee Temple and the attraction spots up the hill, we found a nice spot to rest. Found this gelato van/bus which serves very nice ice-cream.
They even offer complimentary tasting and we got to try all the flavours available. The boss, Kenneth, is so generous.
We love their MSW ice-cream. It’s thick and fragrant. Can really taste its originality. Highly recommend the Affogato. D24 durian with a cup of expresso over it. It’s a heavenly experience, amidst the clouds.
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Chin Swee Temple: A Serene Sanctuary in Genting Highlands
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Perched on a rocky slope 4,600 feet above sea level in Genting Highlands, the Chin Swee Caves Temple is a stunning cultural and spiritual destination. This iconic Taoist temple is renowned for its majestic architecture, breathtaking mountain views, and tranquil atmosphere, making it a must-visit spot for both tourists and devotees. Surrounded by lush greenery and often shrouded in mist, the temple feels like a peaceful retreat, offering visitors a chance to reconnect with nature and spirituality.
The temple's striking architecture features intricate carvings, colorful murals, and statues that depict scenes from Taoist and Buddhist teachings. One of its most famous landmarks is the nine-story pagoda, which is beautifully illuminated at night, adding to the temple's mystical charm. Visitors can also see the towering statue of Qingshui, a revered Buddhist monk known for his dedication to helping others. The temple is rich in cultural and historical significance, and informational plaques guide visitors through its fascinating heritage.
Aside from its religious importance, Chin Swee Temple is a great spot for sightseeing and photography. Its panoramic views of the surrounding highlands and the cool mountain breeze provide a refreshing escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. Visitors can also enjoy vegetarian meals at the temple’s restaurant, which offers delicious dishes made from fresh ingredients. Whether you're seeking spiritual solace, cultural exploration, or simply a serene getaway, the Chin Swee Caves Temple is a destination that leaves a lasting impression.
#ChinSweeTemple #GentingHighlands #CulturalHeritage
Chin Swee Caves Temple: A Serene Sanctuary in the Highlands
#newyearnewtrip
Nestled amidst the lush greenery of Genting Highlands, the Chin Swee Caves Temple is a breathtaking spiritual retreat and one of Malaysia’s most iconic temples. Perched at 4,600 feet above sea level, this temple offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, making it a popular destination for tourists and devotees alike.
Built in 1975 to honor Reverend Chin Swee, a Buddhist monk known for his healing powers, the temple features intricate carvings, colorful pagodas, and grand statues of deities. The highlight is the majestic 9-story pagoda, adorned with thousands of Buddha figurines and offering a peaceful place for prayer.
Visitors can explore the Giant Buddha statue, scenic prayer halls, and the inspiring Ten Chambers of Hell mural, which depicts Buddhist teachings on morality. The tranquil atmosphere and cool mountain air make it a perfect place for reflection and relaxation.
#ChinSweeTemple #GentingHighlands
Enchanted Night at Chin Swee Temple
Last night’s adventure brought me to the breathtaking Chin Swee Temple, where tranquility and spirituality intertwine. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the temple was aglow with soft lights, creating a serene atmosphere that felt almost otherworldly.
Wandering through the beautifully designed halls and gazing out at the sweeping views of the mountains, I felt a deep sense of peace and wonder. The intricate details of the architecture illuminated against the night sky made each moment feel magical.
With every step, I soaked in the beauty and serenity that this sacred place offers, reminding me of the importance of finding quiet moments in our busy lives. Grateful for the chance to experience this unforgettable night! #NightRide #ChinSweeTemple #AdventureAwaits #Serenity
Memorable Trip with loved one 🩵🩷
A little throwback for these 3 days 2 night trips in Genting Highlands 🤗
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Breathtaking views in Genting!!!
A short quick trip from KL to Genting. Stunning views from high mountains and big theme park up above. Everything is crazy amazing. With Chin Swee Temple up in mountain.#chinsweetemple #gentinghighland
A worth visit to Chin Swee Caves Temple
Along the way up to the temple is very nice. We could enjoy the view of the mountains. Enjoy the cool breeze.
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