Xiamen Cable Car Mountain-to-Sea Overhead Gondola Cruise

★ 4.7

(37000 reviews)

An open-air twin-seat aerial gondola gliding directly over granite mountain peaks, botanical valleys, and Xiamen harbor views.

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💰 Cost $10

🏃 Effort Easy / Indoor

Snap' Description

Glide high above mountain granite crags and lush forest valleys aboard the Zhonggu Cable Car (Xiamen Botanical Garden Gondola). This 40-minute round-trip open-air ropeway carries passengers gently over the granite peaks of Wanshi Mountain. From your elevated vantage point, enjoy unblocked views looking down onto dense pine canopies, giant cacti green houses, South Putuo Temple, and the blue ocean horizons of the Taiwan Strait framing Gulangyu Island in the distance.

Getting There

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Metro Info

Zhongshan Park Station (Line 1, Exit 3) + 8-minute walk to Botanical Garden Cable Car Base Station

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Taxi Address

福建省厦门市思明区虎园路25号钟鼓索道

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💎 Insider Tips

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The cable car cabins are open-air two-seater gondolas; secure loose belongings, hats, and smartphones before taking off from the launch station.
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Riding late in the afternoon around golden hour provides incredible photo opportunities as the setting sun reflects off the sea.
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Purchase a round-trip ticket to return to the base station near Zhongshan Park, or take a one-way ride to enter the Botanical Garden upper area.
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Operation may be temporarily paused during high winds or heavy thunderstorm warnings for passenger maritime safety.