Yangtze River Cableway
The Yangtze River Cableway is praised with the saying: “Sunlit mountain city by day, a sea of lights by night—without the cableway,…
Yangtze River Cableway, Chongqing
Key facts
- Admission
- One way ¥20, return ¥30
- Opening hours
- 8：00—21：00
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Getting there
- Near Xiaoshizi · Chongqing Jindian bus stop (重庆金店站), Linjiangmen metro station (临江门) and Xiaoshizi metro station (小什字)
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 417. Open in Google Maps
About Yangtze River Cableway
The Yangtze River Cableway is praised with the saying: “Sunlit mountain city by day, a sea of lights by night—without the cableway, you haven’t really been to Chongqing.” The cabins are glass on all sides, offering 360-degree views. By day you can take in the natural scenery of both banks, and after nightfall the city glows in a spectacular blaze of light. For visitors from elsewhere, crossing the Yangtze by cableway and enjoying Chongqing’s famous views from the air is an exhilarating experience. The cableway is also a popular filming location, with several TV series and films shot here, including Passing Through Your Whole World and Zhou Yu’s Train.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Yangtze River Cableway cost?
Admission to Yangtze River Cableway is One way ¥20, return ¥30, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Yangtze River Cableway?
Yangtze River Cableway is open 8：00—21：00.
How do I get to Yangtze River Cableway?
Near Xiaoshizi · Chongqing Jindian bus stop (重庆金店站), Linjiangmen metro station (临江门) and Xiaoshizi metro station (小什字)
How long should I spend at Yangtze River Cableway?
Plan on 20–30 minutes for Yangtze River Cableway.
Where is Yangtze River Cableway?
Yangtze River Cableway is in Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, in the Southwest of China.
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