Dagu Glacier Gondola, Gondola lift in Sichuan, China
The Dagu Glacier Gondola is a cable car in the Dagu Glacier National Park, Sichuan, that links a valley station at 3,617 m to a mountain station at 4,843 m on the Dagu Glacier. Built by Doppelmayr, it is a single-cable gondola with 36 eight-person cabins, 20 towers, and a 2,399 m route. A rock marked "4860" near the top station is a popular photo spot.
The cable car started construction in October 2006 and faced weather delays before resuming in July 2007. It opened to the public on May 1, 2008.
The gondola lies in Heishui County, Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, about 40 km northwest of Luhua (Heishui). The name Dagu refers to the glacier the upper station serves, and the rock marked "4860" near the top station is a favourite photo subject for visitors.
The thin mountain air can be physically demanding, so plan time to acclimatize before riding. Oxygen equipment is available at stations and inside cabins if you need assistance at high elevation.
Oxygen tanks and masks are available in stations and cabins to assist passengers dealing with high altitude conditions during their journey.
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