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The best free hour on the mountain.
Most visitors see Chin Swee Caves Temple from the coach window and think “next time.” A multi-tiered Buddhist–Taoist complex built into the hillside, with a nine-storey pagoda you can climb and a terrace that looks straight down the valley toward Kuala Lumpur when the cloud lifts.
Free
entry, donations welcome
9
storeys of pagoda
1994
completed
About Chin Swee Caves Temple
Chin Swee Caves Temple sits about 5–10 minutes below the main Genting Highlands peak, at roughly 1,400 metres elevation on a 28-acre plot of rocky, forested land. Genting Group founder Lim Goh Tong donated the land and contributed RM8.1 million toward building it — construction took 18 years, officially completing on 29 March 1994. The temple is dedicated to Reverend Chin Swee, also known as Master Qingshui, a Chinese Buddhist monk from the 9th century, and draws devotees from as far as Singapore, Taiwan, China and Indonesia.
What to see
Four things worth the walk.
The nine-storey pagoda
Climb it for panoramic views over the valley — the temple’s signature structure, lined with Buddha figurines and blessing lamps on the way up.
The main Buddha statue
A large Buddha statue stands behind the main hall, with a statue of Master Qingshui — the monk the temple is dedicated to — in the northern section.
Blessing lamps
Originally around 10,000 lamps were installed for devotees seeking blessings; roughly 2,000 remain lit today.
Dragon Mineral Water
A natural spring on the grounds, traditionally believed by visitors to carry healing properties — bring a bottle if you want to try it.
THE VIEW📷 Gryffindor · CC BY-SA 3.0Go between 8 and 10 in the morning
The cloud usually sits below the temple in the early morning, so you get the valley view and an empty terrace — by midday it's coach parties and white sky. The terrace looks straight down toward Kuala Lumpur when it clears.
Free to walk the grounds · ~15 minutes below the main peak
Getting here: a short drive or taxi ride below the peak — see the full transport guide for cable car and coach options from KL.
Getting There guideFrequently asked
Quick answers.
What are Chin Swee Caves Temple's opening hours?+
The temple grounds are open daily from 7am to 7pm.
Is there an entrance fee for Chin Swee Caves Temple?+
No — entry is free. Donations are welcomed but not required, and the pagoda climb doesn't cost extra either.
How old is Chin Swee Caves Temple?+
Construction began in the 1970s and took 18 years, officially completing on 29 March 1994. Genting Group founder Lim Goh Tong donated the 28-acre plot of land and contributed RM8.1 million toward building it.
Who is Chin Swee Caves Temple dedicated to?+
The temple honours Reverend Chin Swee (also known as Master Qingshui), a Chinese Buddhist monk from the 9th century.
How do I get to Chin Swee Caves Temple from Genting Highlands peak?+
It sits about 5–10 minutes below the main peak by road, at roughly 1,400 metres elevation. Most visitors combine it with the Awana Skyway cable car trip or a taxi ride between the peak and Awana — see our Getting There guide for the full transport options.
Keep exploring
The rest of the mountain.
Things to Do
The whole mountain in one list, sorted by who you’re travelling with.
Read the guide→Theme Parks
Genting SkyWorlds and Snow World — tickets, hours, which one first.
Read the guide→Getting There
Cable car, coach, free shuttle, or driving — fares and times.
Read the guide→Food & Dining
Where to eat, from Hard Rock Cafe to the food court.
Read the guide→Premium Outlets
The hilltop outlet mall — 150 stores, no entry fee.
Read the guide→Jom naik bukit
Pick the rides.We'll handle the logistics.
Ticket ranges, cable-car timings, park opening hours and the fastest way up from KL Sentral — all in one place, in English and Bahasa Melayu.