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Genting Skyway

Pahang · Malaysia

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Genting Skyway is one of the two cable car systems serving Genting Highlands, travelling between Gohtong Jaya and the peak of the highlands. While Awana Skyway serves as the main method of transportation, Genting Skyway operates when the former undergoes maintenance and during busy periods, such as weekends and public or school holidays.

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Genting Skyway

    Welcome, scholars, to the Genting Skyway. It is imperative to distinguish this system from the newer Awana SkyWay. …

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  2. 2The Base Station at Gohtong Jaya

    The journey commences in the bustling satellite town of Gohtong Jaya. This town was specifically developed to support the logistical needs of the growing resort above, housing workers and essential infrastructure. …

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  3. 3The Velocity of Ascent

    Once dispatched from the station, the most immediate sensation is the sheer velocity. The Genting Skyway operates at a significantly higher speed than typical scenic gondolas. …

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  4. 4Traversing the Deep Valley

    Because of its direct route, the Genting Skyway crosses some of the deepest and most inaccessible ravines in the region. Suspended high above the valley floor, the sense of isolation is absolute. …

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  5. 5The Acoustic Environment

    Let us pause to analyze the unique acoustic environment inside these older cabins. Without the advanced sound dampening materials found in the newest models, the mechanical voice of the cable car is prominent. …

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  6. 6The Redundant Systems

    As scholars of infrastructure, we must appreciate the invisible redundancies built into the Genting Skyway. Because this system often operates as a critical backup when the Awana line is under maintenance, its reliability must be…

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  7. 7Arrival at Maxims

    The Genting Skyway terminates near the Maxims Hotel, directly injecting passengers into the older, more established sectors of the resort complex. The docking procedure is abrupt and efficient. …

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  8. 8Genting Skyway

    Concluding our assessment of the Genting Skyway, we must revere it as a vital piece of infrastructural history. It proved that mass transit to an inhospitable mountain peak was not only possible but could be achieved with…

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What is Genting Skyway?

Genting Skyway is a place in Pahang · Malaysia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationPahang · Malaysia
TypeNature
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates3.4080, 101.7645
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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