The only thing better than an exciting viewpoint must be a cable ride, with a slowly opening panoramic views. Besides of being a fast way of getting to the top of the mountain, cable lines alone can be a tourist attraction. Check out some of the greatest lifts with the breathtaking views.
10. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, California, USA
The cable ride gives a beautiful glimpse of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. The views of the desert towns and mountains open from this 4 km long ride above Chino Canyon. Also the cars are rotating, so you get a comfortable 360° view.
Why to go there?
A nice place to go: a vast area of unspoiled nature and wilderness can be explored in the Monument.
How to get there?
The site is a 2 hours drive from Los Angeles and San Diego.
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9. Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car, France
The cable cars, also known as the Bubbles, take the residents and visitors to the Bastille fortress since 1934. It is an easy and quick way to reach the popular site: besides, the cable line itself is as famous as the Bastille.
Why to go there?
Over 600 000 tourists go see the fortress each year. They also get to admire the beautiful landscape of Grenoble.
How to get there?
The cable cars take off right from the center of Grenoble.
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8. Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa
The most popular attraction in the city – the cable car lifts tourists to 1067 m height. From the top of the Table Mountain amazing panoramic views of Cape Town open. Moreover, the innovative cars’ floors rotate, thus giving an extra excitement and views.
Why to go there?
The most popular attraction in the town with a gorgeous cityscape.
How to get there?
A 15 min drive from the city center. Buses go frequently.
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7. Genting Skyway, Malaysia
The Skyway cable is really fast – the 3.38 km journey takes 15 min. The line is capable of transporting over 2000 people in an hour. A mesmerizing views of the highlands open from the cabins.
Why to go there?
Genting Highlands is a very exciting place to go to – it is a resort with a theme park, shops, hotels, casino, clubs and bars.
How to get there?
The Highlands are only 51 km from Kuala Lumpur.
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6. Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Hong Kong
The Skyrail ride is 5,7 km long and crosses the hills, as well as water. The cable line is really busy: see how cars range one after another. The cable ride connects Lantau, which is a favorite tourist destination, with the central Hong Kong.
Why to go there?
Visit Po Lin Monastery and the Tian Tan Buddha on the island and admire the views from the cable car.
How to get there?
Lantau is right next to the airport – it can be seen from above.
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5. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The cable car gives a lift to Sugarloaf Mountain. Rio’s panorama opens from the glass-walled cable cars and the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer is near. The landscape is said to be exceptionally beautiful at the sunset.
Why to go there?
A great attraction in the city and an opportunity to get to the monolithic hill.
How to get there?
The bottom station is located in Praia Vermelha (Red Beach).
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4. Grindelwald-Männlichen Gondola, Switzerland
Located in the heart of the Alps, the cableway is 6071 m long – the third longest cable line in the world. The cable car takes you to the 2343 m high Männlichen mountain. The site is a real treat for the hikers and skiers.
Why to go there?
A very nice place for the skiers and nature lovers.
How to get there?
The cable car takes off from Grindelwald village, which is in the canton of Bern.
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3. Masada, Israel
The cable station is located 257 m below sea level at the bottom, making it the lowest cable ride. However, it is long enough to make your head spin – the vast horizon of Judean Desert opens as the car lands into the ruins of a historic fortress.
Why to go there?
Historically significant site.
How to get there?
Buses go from Jerusalem, Ein Gedi and Tel Aviv.
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2. Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix-Plan Praz-Brévent, France
Various excursions, including Lake Cornu and Grand Balcon Sud, take off from Plan Praz – the second stop from Chamonix. Otherwise the gondola takes you up to Brévent, where an amazing viewpoint facing Mont Blanc is. A restaurant with panoramic views is also located here.
Why to go there?
The best way to see the highest mountain in Europe.
How to get there?
The cable car takes off from the center of Chamonix.
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1. Tianmen Shan, Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China
The great views open from the Heaven’s Gate Mountain, which is the highest in the area (1520 m). However, you must either climb 999 stairs with no platforms to stop and rest, or take this cable ride. Tianmen Shan cable ride is the highest in the world – get ready to rise to a 1279 m high.
Why to go there?
Besides the highest cable car drive, the mountain and the surroundings in Tianmen Mountain National Park are indeed impressive.
How to get there?
Zhangjiajie Village is only 8 km away. Buses go frequently to this popular tourist destination.
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