Top 10 Most Unique Cable Car Routes in Vietnam

Yên Tử Cable Car - Quảng Ninh is one of the five most modern mountain cable car routes, where visitors can enjoy stunning natural scenery. Taking a pilgrimage to Yên Tử, visitors can escape from the world, immerse themselves in the majestic nature, and admire the breathtaking views of Bạch Vân Mountain (Yên Tử) from the cable car cabin.

The Yên Tử Cable Car System consists of two lines: the first takes visitors from an altitude of about 50m to 450m with 16 cabins, operating at a capacity of 2,400 passengers per hour, while the second line connects from Chùa Một Mái to the An Kỳ Sinh statue area, with a length of 900m, 36 cabins, and a capacity of 1,800 passengers per hour. This unique cable car route allows visitors to witness the pristine mountain landscapes of Yên Tử and experience the fresh air of this sacred land.

The Yên Tử Cable Car System was the first cable car system in the North, established in 2001. The cable car offers visitors the feeling of floating above the clouds, admiring the unique emerald beauty of this sacred region at an altitude of 1,068m above sea level.

Details:

• Length: 2,100m
• Ticket price: 200,000-350,000 VND
• Location: Yên Tử Pagoda, Thượng Yên Công, Uông Bí City, Quảng Ninh Province

Robin Hill Cable Car - Đà Lạt is one of the longest cable car routes in Vietnam, built with the most advanced technology from Austria and Switzerland. The system spans 2,267 meters and consists of 50 cabins connecting Robin Hill with Trúc Lâm Zen Monastery. It was constructed in early 2002 and became operational a year later.

Robin Hill covers an area of about 15,000 m2, with half of it occupied by the station, which is equipped with an automatic cable separation system to allow cabins to stop for passenger boarding and alighting. From the cabin, visitors can enjoy the local delicacies of Đà Lạt while taking in breathtaking views of the city from above.

Robin Hill Cable Car or the Đà Lạt Cable Car is the first and only cable car route in Đà Lạt, opened in 2003. It offers visitors a panoramic view of the misty city of flowers, presenting a dreamy, fairy-tale-like landscape. Riding the Robin Hill cable car is truly a delightful experience!

Details:

• Length: 2,267m
  
• Ticket price: 60,000-100,000 VND
  
• Location: Robin Hill, Đà Lạt City, Lâm Đồng Province
  

The Queen Cable Car is the second cable car route in Quảng Ninh province. It is part of the largest entertainment complex in Vietnam, Sun World Halong Complex. The cable car system starts from the famous Bai Chay beach in Quảng Ninh, passing through Cửa Lục, Bai Chay Bridge, and ends at Ba Deo Hill.

The Queen Cable Car holds two Guinness World Records: for having the world's highest cable car tower at 188.88 meters and for featuring the world's largest cable car cabin, with a capacity of 230 passengers—over 7 times the capacity of the world's longest cable car route, Hòn Thơm.

Additionally, the Queen Cable Car is the only cable car in the world with just two cabins, covering a distance of over 2,000 meters in just 5 minutes. The ride provides breathtaking views of Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offering a picturesque and serene experience.

Details:

• Length: 2,222m
• Ticket price: 250,000-350,000 VND
  
• Location: Bai Chay Beach, Bai Chay, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province

The Vinpearl Land Cable Car in Nha Trang is a sea-crossing cable car connecting Nha Trang city to the Viet Pearl Island resort on Hon Tre Island. It holds the title of the longest sea-crossing cable car in the world and boasts the largest capacity per cabin, with 8 passengers. This project began in 2006 and was completed after 14 months of construction. Spanning 3,320 meters, it features 9 towers with a total weight of 7,000 tons and 65 cabins, accommodating 1,500 visitors per hour.

From a height of 54 meters, passengers on the Vinpearl Land Cable Car can take in panoramic views of the coastal city of Nha Trang, its pristine beaches, and vibrant entertainment areas. The average height of the cable car is between 40 to 60 meters above sea level, with tower heights ranging from 7.96 meters to 54.65 meters.

At the time of its inauguration, the Vinpearl Land Cable Car held the record for being the longest sea-crossing cable car and the one with the highest capacity per cabin. This record stood until 2018, when the Phu Quoc Hon Thom Cable Car took the title.

Details:

• Length: 3,320m
  
• Ticket price: 432,000 VND
  
• Location: Tran Phu, Vinh Truong, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province
  

The Ba Na Hills Cable Car system is one of the 10 most impressive cable car systems in the world, comprising three lines: Suoi Mo – Ba Na, Debay – Morin, and Thac Toc Tien – L’Indochine. It features 201 cabins and can carry up to 3,000 passengers per hour. With an investment of 300 billion VND over several years, this cable car system, built with Austrian technology, adheres to European standards and has become a must-visit attraction for travelers. From the cabins, visitors can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding nature, immersing themselves in a perfect natural landscape.

The Ba Na Hills Cable Car system is not only a source of pride for Da Nang but also for all of Vietnam, as it holds four world records:

• Longest cable car line in the world: 5,771.61 meters
• Greatest height difference between stations: 1,368.93 meters
• Longest total cable length: 11,587 meters
• Heaviest cable weight: 141.24 tons

Additionally, the Ba Na Hills Cable Car is the third longest cable car line in Vietnam. Visitors not only get to enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding nature, which resembles floating silk ribbons, but they also have the opportunity to explore one of the country’s top entertainment complexes, Sun World Ba Na Hills. While there, they can visit the famous Golden Bridge, a social media sensation and winner of numerous prestigious architecture awards.

Details:

• Length: 5,771.61m
  
• Ticket price: 650,000-800,000 VND
  
• Location: Ba Na Mountain, An Son Village, Hoa Ninh Commune, Hoa Vang District, Da Nang

Fansipan Cable Car - Lao Cai began operations in early 2016, setting two Guinness World Records: the longest elevation difference between the departure and arrival stations (1,410m) and the second longest cable car system in the world (6,292.5m), only behind the Hon Thom cable car in Phu Quoc. The Fansipan cable car system can carry up to 30-35 passengers per cabin, with a transport capacity of up to 2,000 people per hour, reducing the travel time to the mountain peak from 2 days to just 15 minutes.

From the cabin, visitors can admire the majestic scenery of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, surrounded by fluffy white clouds. The beauty of the Muong Hoa valley is also captured in the panoramic view from above when riding the Fansipan cable car.

Since 2016, thanks to the world's second-longest Fansipan cable car route, many tourists' dream of conquering the "Roof of Indochina" has become a reality. Famous tourist destinations in Sapa, such as Sun World Fansipan Legend, have become popular spots for both domestic and international travelers. The ticket price for the cable car is 350,000 VND for children between 1-1.4m tall and 550,000 VND for adults. Children under 1m are free of charge.

Details:

• Length: 6,292.5m
  
• Ticket Price: 350,000-550,000 VND
  
• Address: Sapa Town, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
  

The Hon Thom Cable Car leaves a lasting impression on both domestic and international visitors due to its impressive Guinness World Record as the longest 3-wire cable car over the sea, stretching 7,899.7m. Starting from An Thoi station, it passes over Hon Dua, Hon Ro, and ends at Hon Thom Station in Phu Quoc.

The Hon Thom Cable Car was designed and built by the Doppelmayr cable car company. The system includes 70 cabins, each holding up to 30 people, with a total estimated capacity of 3,500 people per hour. The ride takes just 15 minutes, an astonishing speed for a nearly 8km-long cable car journey. From the cable car, visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of the southern part of Phu Quoc Island.

Not only can visitors enjoy breathtaking natural views from the cable car, but each Hon Thom Cable Car station is designed in classical Renaissance architecture, making it an ideal spot for taking memorable photos and sightseeing. Visitors can also take the cable car to reach Hon Thom Nature Park, where they can visit six famous check-in spots and enjoy thrilling rides at Aquatopia, the most modern water park in Southeast Asia at present.

Details:

• Length: 7,899.9m
  
• Ticket Price: 320,000 VND
  
• Address: An Thoi Archipelago, Southern Phu Quoc

The Huong Pagoda is a cultural and religious complex that houses numerous Buddhist temples and shrines in Hanoi. Visitors come here to connect with nature in a place blessed by Buddha. With the newly introduced Huong Pagoda Cable Car, tourists can reach the main pagoda in just 15 minutes, instead of the old tradition of hiking from the Giải Oan Stream dock to the Hương Tích Cave, a journey that once took nearly a full day.

The Huong Pagoda Cable Car stretches 1,218 meters, connecting the Thiên Trù Pagoda to Hương Tích Cave, with 45 cabins (6 passengers per cabin) and a capacity of 1,500 people per hour. The system is supported by 7 towers and includes three stations: Thiên Trù, Giải Oan, and Hương Tích. It operates safely in all weather conditions with winds up to level 6. The cable car is regularly maintained each year to ensure the safety of all visitors.

On the Huong Pagoda Cable Car, visitors are treated to breathtaking views of the entire Huong Pagoda complex, with its lush primary forests and towering mountains. This cable car system not only provides a quicker way to travel but also offers a unique opportunity to admire the stunning scenery from above, a perspective like no other.

Details:

• Length: 1000m
  
• Ticket Price: 180,000 VND
  
• Address: Huong Pagoda Cable Car System, Huong Son Commune, My Duc, Hanoi

Ta Cu Mountain is located 28 km south of Phan Thiet city in Binh Thuan province, and is one of the most stunning natural landmarks in the region. The breathtaking landscape features towering mountains and the sight of a historic pagoda peeking through the hills. Visitors have two ways to reach the summit of Ta Cu Mountain: they can either take a nearly 3-hour trek up over 1,000 steps, or opt for the cable car ride – a unique system in Vietnam.

The Ta Cu Mountain Cable Car stretches 1,600 meters and is equipped with 35 self-operating cabins, capable of carrying 1,000 passengers per hour. From the cabin, tourists can enjoy the sensation of gliding over the lush treetops and marvel at the expansive forest below. The cable car ride takes just 7-10 minutes, covering a distance of nearly 2 kilometers.

As the cable car passes over the Linh Son Truong Tho Pagoda, visitors are treated to an aerial view of the ancient temple, with its tranquil surroundings and mountainous beauty. With affordable ticket prices ranging from 40,000 to 100,000 VND, guests can choose between a one-way or round-trip ticket for their convenience.

Details:

• Length: 1,600m
• Ticket Price: 40,000-100,000 VND
• Location: Ta Cu Mountain, Thuan Nam Town, Ham Thuan Nam District, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province

Ba Den Mountain Cable Car, also known as the Ba Den Cable Car, features advanced technology comparable to the Vinpearl Land Cable Car in Nha Trang. The system has been specifically designed to accommodate the mountainous terrain with customized towers and stations. Stretching 1,084 meters in total, it includes 37 cabins, each capable of holding up to 8 passengers, making it one of Vietnam’s most unique cable car routes.

From the comfort of the cabin, visitors can enjoy stunning panoramic views of Ba Den Mountain’s breathtaking natural surroundings. The cable car ride takes approximately 5 minutes each way. With the introduction of this new system, Ba Den Mountain has successfully addressed the growing influx of tourists, providing a more convenient and immersive experience.

The Ba Den Cable Car begins at the summit of Ba Den Mountain, which stands 986 meters above sea level, allowing travelers to take in the spectacular scenery. Additionally, the Ba Den station boasts the world’s largest cable car station, covering an impressive 10,959 square meters.

Details:

• Length: 1,847m
  
• Ticket Price: 150,000-250,000 VND
  
• Location: Sun World Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh