The Yangtze River Cableway is located in Chongqing, China, running between Xinhua Road in Yuzhong District and Shangxin Street in Nan'an District. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction. As the first large-scale cross-river passenger cableway on the Yangtze River designed and manufactured by China itself, it enjoys the reputation of "the first aerial corridor on the Yangtze River" and "urban aerial bus". The scenic area consists of three parts: the Yuzhong Urban History and Culture Zone, the Yangtze River Aerial Sightseeing Zone, and the Nan'an Film and Television Culture Zone, with a total area of 9.8 square kilometers. The cableway is 1,166 meters long, with a total operation time of about 5 minutes. The passenger cabin has a capacity of 65+1 people and is equipped with anti-sway devices resistant to 5-6 level winds, featuring safety, environmental protection, speed, convenience, punctuality, and all-weather operation.
Historical Culture
The Yangtze River Cableway started construction on March 20, 1986, and was completed and put into operation on October 24, 1987. It is the first aerial corridor on the Yangtze River and has been operating safely for more than 30 years. It is not only an important means of transportation for Chongqing citizens to cross the river but also a symbol of the city's history and culture, witnessing Chongqing's development and changes and carrying the memory of Bayu culture. Many film and television works have been filmed here, making it one of Chongqing's cultural symbols.
Main Attractions
Cross-River Scenic Belt
When taking the Yangtze River Cableway, the cross-river landscape belt formed along the way is the core attraction. During a one-way trip, you can successively enjoy the skyscraper clusters in the Jiefangbei business district of Yuzhong District, the magnificent view of the confluence of the Yangtze River and the Jialing River, the traditional buildings of Danzishi Old Street, the modern design of Chongqing Grand Theatre, and the orange-red structure of Chaotianmen Bridge, among other sights. Especially in the evening, as the setting sun casts its glow on the river surface and the lights of buildings on both banks gradually come on, the mountains, rivers, bridges and structures seen from the cabin form a three-dimensional urban panorama, earning it the reputation of a "mobile viewing platform".
Xinhua Road Cableway Station
Xinhua Road Cableway Station is located at No. 151 Xinhua Road, Yuzhong District, and is the north bank starting point of the Yangtze River Cableway. The station building is a retro-style building, integrating the regional characteristics of old Chongqing. There is a Chongqing Transportation History Exhibition Area in the station, displaying precious photos, engineering drawings, old cabin models and other cultural relics from the cableway construction period, systematically introducing the development history of the cableway. The waiting hall covers an area of about 800 square meters, with seats and electronic displays showing the real-time operation status of the cabins and waiting time. There is a viewing platform outside the station, where you can overlook the scenery of Nan'an District and the Yangtze River surface, making it a good place to take photos of the cableway cabins crossing the Yangtze River.
Shangxin Street Cableway Station
Shangxin Street Cableway Station is located at No. 4 Shangxin Street, Nan'an District, and is the south bank terminal of the Yangtze River Cableway. The station building covers an area of about 600 square meters, surrounded by old Chongqing style blocks. There is a large viewing square outside the station, covering an area of about 1,200 square meters, with a "Yangtze River Cableway" theme sculpture standing in the square, showing the close connection between the cableway and urban life. After exiting the station, it takes about 10 minutes to walk to Longmen Haoyue Historical and Cultural Block. Tourists can combine with surrounding attractions to form a coherent tour route and feel the atmosphere of the integration of history and modernity in Nan'an District.
Flying Over the Mountain City
Flying Over the Mountain City is located in Haoyue Court on the south bank of the Yangtze River Cableway Scenic Area, with an area of about 260 square meters. There is a boulder about 1.9 meters high and 1.5 meters wide in the court, inscribed with the words "飞越山城" (Flying Over the Mountain City). It is an excellent auxiliary check-in point to feel the charm of the Yangtze River Cableway. Taking the Yangtze River Cableway is itself a wonderful journey of "flying over the mountain city".
Tour Routes
Recommended Route 1: Start from the North Station in Yuzhong District, take the cableway to cross the Yangtze River to the South Station in Nan'an District, visit historical and cultural attractions such as Longmenhao Old Street and the French Naval Barracks, then walk along Nanbin Road to enjoy the beauty of the Yangtze River, and return to Yuzhong District in the evening to enjoy the night view of Hongya Cave.
Recommended Route 2: Start from the South Station in Nan'an District, take the cableway to the North Station in Yuzhong District, visit business districts such as Jiefangbei and Bayi Food Street, taste Chongqing's specialty food, then walk to Hongya Cave to experience the dreamlike scene like "Spirited Away".
Travel Suggestions
- Try to visit on non-holidays and non-weekends to avoid peak crowds and reduce waiting time.
- It is recommended to take the cableway in the morning or evening when the light is soft, the scenery is beautiful, and the photo effect is better.
- When taking the cableway, try to choose a window seat to better enjoy the scenery.
- When tasting food around the scenic area, it is recommended to choose regular restaurants to ensure food safety and hygiene.
- Learn about the operating hours and ticket information of the scenic area in advance, and book tickets through official channels to avoid delaying the trip.
- Combine with surrounding attractions. After returning from Nan'an District, you can walk 10 minutes to Jiefangbei and then 15 minutes to Hongya Cave to form a one-day tour route.
Precautions
- Tourists with hypertension, heart disease, acrophobia and other diseases are advised to take the cableway with caution.
- It is forbidden to carry flammable, explosive, toxic and other dangerous goods on the cableway.
- During the operation of the cableway, do not shake the cabin or stretch any part of the body out of the window.
- Respect the management of the scenic area staff and abide by the rules and regulations of the scenic area.
- In case of bad weather (such as strong wind, heavy rain, etc.), the cableway may be temporarily suspended. Please follow the arrangement of the scenic area.
- Do not trust "queue-jumping" scalper tickets. Tickets must be purchased through official channels to avoid being cheated.
- Children under 1.2 meters in height must be accompanied by adults. The elderly and the infirm are advised to be accompanied by someone to avoid moving quickly in the cabin.
- Smoking and eating are prohibited in the cabin. Do not lean against the glass or stretch your head and hands out of the window to avoid affecting safe operation.
Transportation
- Bus: Take buses No. 153, 262, 401, 476, etc. to "Xiaoshizi" Station, then walk about 5 minutes to Yangtze River Cableway North Station; take buses No. 304, 318, 320, etc. to "Longmenhao" Station, then walk about 3 minutes to Yangtze River Cableway South Station.
- Metro: Take Rail Transit Line 1 or Line 6 to "Xiaoshizi" Station, exit from Exit 5 and walk about 300 meters to Yangtze River Cableway North Station; take Rail Transit Loop Line to "Shangxin Street" Station, exit from Exit 2 and walk about 800 meters to Yangtze River Cableway South Station.
- Self-driving: The scenic area has parking lots. The North Station parking lot in Yuzhong District is located at No. 151 Xinhua Road, and the South Station parking lot in Nan'an District is near Longmenhao Old Street. The parking fee is 10 yuan per hour.
Opening Hours
The Yangtze River Cableway is open all year round. The operating hours in summer (March 1 - November 30) are 07:30-22:30, and in winter (December 1 - the end of February next year) are 07:30-21:30. In case of special circumstances (such as equipment maintenance, bad weather, etc.), the operating hours may be adjusted. Please refer to the scenic area announcement.
Tickets
The ticket price of the Yangtze River Cableway is 30 yuan per person for a one-way trip and 50 yuan per person for a round trip.
You can search for the official WeChat public account "长江索道" to get the latest updates, buy tickets online or check the queuing status.