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Ride from the north station (Yuzhong side) to the south station for the classic city view, then return for the reverse perspective.
Suggested Itinerary
- The north station
Join the queue at the Changjiang Suodao Beizhan (north station) on Xinhua Road. - The north-south crossing
Board the cable car for the 4-minute crossing - stand by the windows for the best views. - The return or south-bank walk
Either ride back immediately, or walk the south-bank riverside promenade for 30 minutes first.
What to See
The Yuzhong Peninsula Skyline
The apartment towers of the central peninsula seen from the aerial crossing.
The South Bank Promenade
The riverside walk on the south side with views back to the peninsula.
The Cable Car Itself
From the ground, photograph the cable car crossing the river with the city behind it.
The River Traffic
Cargo barges and river cruise boats passing beneath the cable car.
The Bridge Layers
Chongqing's stacked bridges - visible from the cable car at different heights.
The South Station Old Street
A restored old street near the south station with teahouses and shops.
Photo Gallery
Tips from Real Travelers
Food & Drink
South bank riverside restaurants
Multiple restaurants along the south-bank promenade with river views.
The cable station snack stalls
Quick snacks and drinks at both stations.
Jiefangbei food street
15 minutes walk north - the shopping district's famous snack alleys.
Nanbin Road dining
The south bank's restaurant strip - 10 minutes by taxi from the south station.
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