Tianmen Mountain Cable Car, Cable car system in Zhangjiajie, China.
The cable car spans 7,455 meters through mountain peaks, operating 98 cars that each transport 8 passengers at a speed of 6 meters per second.
The aerial transport system was constructed to provide access to Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park, incorporating 57 support towers and three emergency rescue stations.
The cable car journey leads visitors to the mountain peak where traditional Chinese legends speak of the natural gate between earth and heaven.
The service operates from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for uphill travel, with annual maintenance performed each November and tickets included in the park entrance fee.
The cableway rises at a 37-degree angle over vertical cliffs, making it the steepest aerial tramway system in China with a total elevation change of 1,279 meters.
Location: Zhangjiajie
GPS coordinates: 29.05058,110.47576
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:47
These cable cars travel over mountains, cities and rivers. The routes provide views of natural landscapes and urban areas. The systems connect neighborhoods, access mountain peaks and cross waterways. Some cars rotate during transit, others set technical standards through their length or height.
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