Chin Swee Temple

Chin Swee temples half way up Gunung Ulu Kali is part of the master development plan to add a tourist attraction to the Genting Highlands resort.

In 1966, when construction of the access road had reached the side where the Chin Swee Temple stands, several workers and owner spent the night in a cave at the end of a hard day's work.

In 1975, a temple-building committee was set up to take charge of the implementation of the Temple project.

Phase one of the projected started in 1976 and was completed after three years at a cost of RM 1.6 million.

Phase two extension of the temple project, which saw the addition of a nine-storey pagoda, a imposing image of Buddha, wall sculptures and other features, commenced in the middle of 1988 and was completed in 1993.

After 18 long years and costing over RM 10 million, the Chin Swee Temple was officially opened on 29 March 1994 By the Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Dr. Ling Liong Sik.

Located 1,400 metres above sea level, the temple is 10 minutes' drive down from the peak of the Genting mountain.

Free shuttle bus services from First World Bus Terminal to Chin Swee Caves Temple is available every hour from 9am to 9pm.

Enjoy the cool crisp mountain air while admiring the bright full moon together with your loved ones up at the temple.

Visitors can look forward to the various highlights such as the engaging path that follows through the Journey to Enlightenment, the Statue of Buddha and Guan Yin which stand tall behind the five-storey temple, Bridge of Seven Fairies, Nine-Colour Dragon Wall of Luck, a stone carving imported from China on the 24 stories of filial piety and many more to make the visit to Chin Swee Caves Temple a truly memorable one.