Chongqing Yangtze River Cableway
The Changjiang Cableway spans across Chongqing's Yuzhong District and Nan'an District, with a total length of 1,166 meters. It is the first large-scale cross-river passenger cableway in China and is hailed as "the first aerial corridor along the 10,000-kilometer Yangtze River". The cable car travels at a speed of 6 meters per second, and the one-way journey takes approximately 4 minutes and 30 seconds. From here, one can enjoy the convergence of the two rivers and the three-dimensional landscape of the mountain city.
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151 Xinhua Rd, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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Core Experience:
Taiwanese Scenery: The cable car travels across the Yangtze River, offering a panoramic view of the night scenes of Yuzhong Peninsula and Nan'an District.
Hidden Location: Walk 5 minutes from the South Station exit to "Dongshimen Bridge" to capture the panoramic view of the cable car.
Unique Features:
Two Rivers Tour: After taking the cable car to Nan'an District, transfer for a 15-yuan ferry ride back to Yuzhong District.
Night Scenery Appreciation: After 20:00, take the cable car to view the light reflection of Hongya Cave.
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