Amazing mountain cable cars in the world

Amazing mountain cable cars in the world

These cable routes not only attract a large number of tourists, but also has unique architecture.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 

This cable car takes you to Urca Hill in Guanabara Bay, then to Sugarloaf Mountain at an altitude of 396 m. You will admire the famous Redemptorist statue of Rio on Mount Corcovado, with spectacular cityscape and spectacular beach. If so, you should come here in the afternoon to enjoy the magnificent sunset. Photo: Fanlime.

Genting Skyway, Malaysia: 

This is the world's fastest cable car, linking Gohtong Jaya with the resort resort of Genting Highlands, Pahang. The entertainment area is 2,027 m above sea level, with parks, shops, hotels and a casino. Genting Skyway can carry more than 2,000 people an hour, with eight passengers each. The maximum speed of the cable car is 21.6 km / h, bringing visitors up to the mountain for 15 minutes. Picture: Anubimb.

Gulmarg Gondola, Jammu and Kashmir:

The world's tallest cable car is built on a slope at an altitude of 3,980m, near the summit of the nearby Apharwat. From the cable car, visitors can see the top of K2 and the peaks of the Himalayas. In winter, the area welcomes a large number of skiers. Picture: Raredelights.

National Park Picos de Europa, Spain: 

The majestic mountains of northern Spain create a beautiful natural setting. The cable car will take you through the sunny and green valleys of the park, then up to 1,840 meters. From here, you can walk to Aliva Observatory for a panoramic view of the valley. Photo: Caminos.

Grindelwald-Männlichen Cable Car, Switzerland: 

One of the world's longest cable connections connects the village of Grindelwald-Grund at an altitude of 943 m with the Männlichen at an altitude of 2,230 m in the Alps. On a journey of about 30 minutes, visitors can admire the famous mountains like the Jungfrau and the Eiger, or the beautiful valley below without climbing or skiing. Photo: Green-landscape.

Cape Town, South Africa: 

The Table Mountain cable car has a 360 degree swivel floor, offering panoramic views of Mount Table at an altitude of 1,085 meters. When you arrive at your destination, you have many options, from mountain trekking, picnic or simply sightseeing. The atmosphere is fresh in the early morning or late afternoon. Photo: AP.

Queenstown, New Zealand: 

Skyline Queenstown is the steepest cable car in the Southern Hemisphere, bringing its adventurous travelers to the summit of Bob Mountain at an altitude of 1,748 meters. Here you can admire the scenic Lake Wakatipu, try exciting Luge skateboarding, or mountain biking. Picture: Newzealand.

Zacatecas, Mexico: 

This cable car has been operating since 1979 and is one of Zacatecas most attractive destinations. With a length of 650 m, this cable car takes you across the city in 7 minutes, with stunning views. The system has two stations, one at the foot of the Cerro del Grillo and one on the Cerro de la Bufa. Take the cable car, visitors will admire the streets, squares, dome with beautiful colors of the city. Photo: Panoramio.

Fansipan Cable Car, Lao Cai, Vietnam: 

The new cable car system launched in 2016 has set two Guinness World Record records: The world's largest cable car (1,410 m) and the world's longest three-wire cable (6,292.5 m). Cable car brings visitors up to 3,000 m altitude on the highest mountain in Vietnam in 15 minutes, giving you the opportunity to admire the sea of ​​clouds of majestic mountains of Sapa. Picture: Anh Tuan.