Yangtze River Cableway
Built in 1987 as the 'first aerial corridor over the 10,000-li Yangtze': 1,166 meters long, a one-way crossing of the Yangtze takes 4-5 minutes; from the cabin you look down on the Yuzhong Peninsula and the hilly south bank. Its cameo in the film 'Crazy Stone' made it famous
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 07:30-22:30
- Ticket
- One way CNY 20 / round trip CNY 30
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Built in 1987 as the 'first aerial corridor over the 10,000-li Yangtze': 1,166 meters long, a one-way crossing of the Yangtze takes 4-5 minutes; from the cabin you look down on the Yuzhong Peninsula and the hilly south bank. Its cameo in the film 'Crazy Stone' made it famous; originally a commuter way to cross the river, it is now a mainstream must-do experience. One way CNY 20 / round trip CNY 30; 07:30-22:30; within walking distance of Metro Line 1/6, Xiaoshizi Station; peak queues run to hours, so buy tickets online and go early morning or late at night.
Getting there: Metro Line 1/6, Xiaoshizi Station
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