Wulai Aerial Tramway, Cable car transport system in Wulai, Taiwan.
Wulai Aerial Tramway is a cable car system that rises from the valley floor to mountain heights, climbing about 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) in elevation. The route carries people from the lower settlement to upper peaks, making it possible to move between vastly different terrain in a short time.
Construction of the aerial tramway began in 2009 and the system opened to passengers in 2016 as part of regional transport development. The project aimed to improve connections between the lower valley and the mountainous areas above.
The aerial tramway serves the lands of the Atayal people, whose language names this place after the hot springs that flow here naturally. The connection between the cable car and these thermal waters shapes how locals and visitors understand the region today.
The easiest way to reach it is by taking the MRT to Xindian Station and then bus 849, which runs frequently throughout the day. Dress warmly because the upper stations are noticeably cooler than the lower valley due to the elevation gain.
The gondola system routes travelers directly to multiple natural hot springs scattered throughout the mountain zone. Few visitors realize that from the upper station, traditional bathing spots used by locals become visible along the landscape.
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