Apart from breathtaking views, all-glass cabins, dining in the sky and VIP gondolas make these five cable car rides in Asia so special
1. Singapore: Mount Faber Peak Line
Spanning the hilltop at Mount Faber Peak and Sentosa Island, the Singapore Cable Car Sky Network consists of six stations on two main lines that connect mainland Singapore to Sentosa Island. Enjoy a scenic lunch at the Arbora Hilltop Garden and Bistro before embarking on the cable car ride from the Mount Faber Line towards Sentosa Island. Views of rainforest greens covering Mount Faber, luxury high-rises and yachts in Keppel Bay emerge around riders as the car glides toward Sentosa Island’s well-loved holiday resorts and water parks. mountfaberleisure.com
2. Jakarta: Gondola Ancol
Situated in Ancol Dreamland, the largest integrated tourism and resort destination in Southeast Asia, a ride on Gondola Ancol treats passengers to 360 views of the resort and waterfront area of north Jakarta. The Sky Dining package adds even more fun by serving a hotel cooked meal to passengers while their cable car idly drifts across the Jakarta skyline. gondola-ancol.com/en
3. Hong Kong: Ngong Ping 360
Find this breathtaking cable car ride on Lantau Island, connecting downtown Tung Chung to the start of your exploration of Ngong Ping Village. After grabbing a bite to eat at the village, find spirituality by visiting the larger than life Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery. Choose a Crystal cabin – an all-around glass cabin experience – for your cable car ride, as the this is the closest you can get to floating across thin air. For an augmented, high definition view of rolling greens and the South China Sea, the Crystal+ cabins with 80% clarity are the way to go. np360.com.hk/en
4. Seoul: Nam San Cable Car
Korea’s only cable car ride has been operating for 60 years and has brought millions of visitors to the peak of Nam San Mountain, a popular spot for hiking, picnicking and views of the Seoul skyline. Embark on a 15-minutes ride to the peak on this aerial tramway easily from Myeong-dong station in the centre of Seoul. Visitors can also go to the Namsan Seoul Tower for the observatory deck and a range of food options from popcorn and beer to fine French food. cablecar.co.kr/eng
5. Malaysia: Langkawi SkyCab
Elevated 708m above sea level, the Langkawi Cable Car is one of Langkawi Island’s top attractions. It takes visitors from the Oriental Village at Teluk Burau up to Gunung Machinchang, where you can conveniently access the Langkawi Sky Bridge, and do it in style by riding in a VIP gondola. Stay awhile and enjoy panoramic views of the Mat Cincang mountain range, the oldest in Southeast Asia. But the Langkawi SkyCab is just one attraction on the island that keeps travellers returning – read about the 5 great reasons why this year is a great time to revisit Langkawi. panoramalangkawi.com/ms/skycab