Close Menu
amed postamed post
  • News
  • World
  • Life & Style
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Tech
  • Travel
  • Contact
What's Hot

Oasis fan told she ‘didn’t deserve tickets’ as people see phone antics | Music | Entertainment

July 6, 2025

Woman’s easy hack to stop towels going ‘crusty’ and make them ‘super soft’

July 6, 2025

‘I was in the room with Princess Kate during her latest visit – her message was clear’ | Royal | News

July 6, 2025
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Trending
  • Oasis fan told she ‘didn’t deserve tickets’ as people see phone antics | Music | Entertainment
  • Woman’s easy hack to stop towels going ‘crusty’ and make them ‘super soft’
  • ‘I was in the room with Princess Kate during her latest visit – her message was clear’ | Royal | News
  • Public revolt against the BBC could lead to licence fee being scrapped | UK | News
  • Iranian leader Khamenei breaks cover after ‘hiding in a bunker’ | World | News
  • Fans of 'iconic' action movies can now stream 'genius' film for free
  • Drivers urged to remove bottles of sun cream from cars before Tuesday
  • Sonay Kartal opens up on body transformation ahead of Wimbledon Centre Court debut | Tennis | Sport
  • News
  • World
  • Life & Style
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Tech
  • Travel
  • Contact
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
amed postamed post
Subscribe
Sunday, July 6
  • News
  • World
  • Life & Style
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Tech
  • Travel
  • Contact
amed postamed post
Home»Travel

World’s longest 3.9 mile cable car that climbs higher than any in the world | Travel News | Travel

amedpostBy amedpostJuly 5, 2025 Travel No Comments2 Mins Read
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email


Stretching an astonishing 3.9 miles through the clouds of northwest Vietnam, this engineering marvel isn’t just the world’s longest three-rope cable car, it also climbs higher than any other on the planet.

The lift begins in the sleepy mountain town of Sapa, already perched over 1,600m above sea level, and whisks passengers up to the summit of Mount Fansipan, known as the “Roof of Indochina”, at 3,143 metres. That’s a vertical climb of more than 1,400 metres, all in just 15 breathtaking minutes.

Opened in 2016, the Guinness World Record-holding cable car was built to make the summit accessible to more people, who once had to endure a two-day trek to reach the top.

Now, the journey is smooth, fast, and absolutely packed with jaw-dropping views of cascading rice terraces, misty pine forests and distant Lao Cai mountain peaks.

Despite the modern construction, the summit still holds spiritual significance.

At the top, visitors will find ancient-style Buddhist temples and a 31-metre bronze statue of Amitabha Buddha, the highest of its kind in Vietnam.

The cable car system was developed by Austrian-Swiss company Doppelmayr Garaventa and cost an eye-watering $200 million (£160 million).

It can carry up to 2,000 passengers per hour in its spacious, glass-walled cabins, though for many, it’s not the ride but the surreal sensation of floating above the clouds that leaves the biggest impression.

Travel writer Hanh Nguyen, who visited in May, said: “It felt like flying. You’re above mountain peaks, above the birds, and then suddenly you’re standing on the highest point in all of Vietnam.”

The best time to ride the Fansipan Cable Car is early morning, when the clouds sit low in the valleys and the sun begins to rise over the Hoàng Liên Son mountain range.

While it may not be the cheapest ride, with tickets costing around £25 per person, it’s a small price to pay for a front-row seat to one of the world’s most spectacular natural panoramas.

And with Vietnam growing in popularity as a travel destination, this lofty ride is fast becoming a must-do for thrill-seekers and sightseers alike.

Keep Reading

Anyone going on holiday abroad urged to avoid money ‘blind spot’ | Travel News | Travel

The tiny European island with a 16-mile long beach – not in Spain nor Italy | Europe | Travel

Africa’s jaw-dropping tourist hotspot that’s home to 1,000ft tall red sand dunes | Africa | Travel

Ditch Rome and visit these three underrated Italian cities instead instead | Travel News | Travel

‘I discovered a ‘cooler, wetter’ corner of Spain with few tourists and it was incredible’ | Travel News | Travel

Barcelona doesn’t want tourists – head to this beautiful crowd-free city instead | Travel News | Travel

Add A Comment
Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Editors Picks

Cyndi Lauper picks 1904 classic as her favourite song ever

May 21, 2025

PS Plus April 2025 Extra games predictions – Last of Us Part 2 among the top picks

April 7, 2025

Review: Record Shares of Voters Turned Out for 2020 election

January 11, 2021

EU: ‘Addiction’ to Social Media Causing Conspiracy Theories

January 11, 2021
Latest Posts

Queen Elizabeth the Last! Monarchy Faces Fresh Demand to be Axed

January 20, 2021

Marquez Explains Lack of Confidence During Qatar GP Race

January 15, 2021

Young Teen Sucker-punches Opponent During Basketball Game

January 15, 2021

Subscribe to News

Get the latest sports news from NewsSite about world, sports and politics.

Advertisement

info@amedpost.com

Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest YouTube

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest
  • News
  • World
  • Life & Style
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Tech
  • Travel
  • Contact
© 2025 The Amed Post

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.