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Yangtze River Cableway

长江索道

Yangtze River Cableway is a paid river-crossing transport attraction in central Chongqing, popular with visitors but highly sensitive to queues, weather and maintenance notices.

Updated 2026-06-27

Direct Answer

Book or buy Yangtze River Cableway through official or authorized channels, choose one-way or round-trip deliberately, and check queues, wind/weather and maintenance status before going.

Before you leave, recheck the current visitor notice and keep the listed entrance address available offline.

Reserve / buyOfficial online bookingcq.gov.cn
Navigation addressYangtze River Cableway

Xiaoshizi for north station / Shangxinjie area for south station · 6 min walk

Opening window08:00-22:00

Public visit: last entry 21:30

Ticket tiersCNY 20-30

2 price tiers listed below

Plan windowCheck before you go

Reviewed 2026-06-27; verify official booking, entry, and notice updates before departure.

Best roleClassic Chongqing river-crossing and skyline experience
Typical visit45-120 minutes depending on queue
Official entryYangtze River Cableway north/south station entrance
Main riskTicket inventory, long queues, weather/wind suspension, station choice and crowd controls
Navigation addressYangtze River Cableway, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China

Foreign Visitor Rules

English support
Limited Visitor Support
Difficulty score
3 / 5
Notes
Foreign visitors should save 长江索道 in Chinese, carry passport/ID if ticketing asks, and avoid peak night queues if on a tight schedule.

Visit Rule Summary

Admission
Paid Urban Cableway
Ticket required
Yes
Reservation required
Yes
Time slot required
Yes
Entry window
Public visit: last entry 21:30
Crowd note
Ticket inventory, long queues, weather/wind suspension, station choice and crowd controls

Ticket And Visit Rules

Book, enter, and price the visit without reading a long rules block.

Opening Times

  • Public visitYear-round unless official notices say otherwiseOpen: 08:00Last entry: 21:30Close: 22:00Verify same-day official notices for holidays, events, weather, maintenance, transport, security or crowd controls.

Plan window: use these published periods for planning only, then check before you go because official notices can override a static page.

Booking And Ticket Channels

  • Chongqing Municipal People’s Government visitor contextChannel type: Official WebsiteOnline booking address: https://www.cq.gov.cn/Official or government source; use current official/authorized ticketing and notices for live products.A stable official English purchase path was not confirmed; Chinese official or authorized channel is the primary fallback.

Use official/authorized channels where possible. Carry passport/ID if ticketing or security asks, and confirm same-day rules before arrival.

Official booking path

Start with Chongqing Municipal People’s Government visitor context; recheck its current booking notice before payment or travel. If that path is unavailable, use the listed service contact and keep the existing backup plan.

Ticket Price Tiers

  • One-way cableway ticket referenceStandard visitorReference one-way product; verify current official price and station rule.
    CNY 20
  • Round-trip, concession or free categoryRound-trip visitors or eligible concessionsRound-trip/concession products vary by live channel.
    CNY 30

Payment And App Access

Official/authorized online payment or free public access as applicableAlipay / WeChat Pay backupCash backup
Foreign card
Unconfirmed
Cash backup
Yes
Note
Use official/authorized channels or free public access as applicable. Optional merchants, transport, events or services may prefer China mobile payment or cash; foreign-card support is unconfirmed.

Access And Navigation

Nearest metro
Xiaoshizi for north station / Shangxinjie area for south station
Station exit
Use current map-app exit guidance and same-day official/event notices because stairs, slopes, exits and crowd-control routes can change.
Walk time
6 minutes
Navigation address
Yangtze River Cableway, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
Recommended entrance
Yangtze River Cableway north/south station entrance
Recommended exit
Return to the nearest metro/bus/taxi pickup or planned route pairing
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Drop-off
Yangtze River Cableway north/south station entrance
Taxi note
Show driver: Yangtze River Cableway, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China. Chongqing hills, one-way roads, pedestrian streets, event controls or crowds may move the final drop-off point.
Walking entry
Expect stairs, slopes, bridges or multi-level streets; confirm the correct level before walking.

Suggested Visit Flow

Use the existing POI fields to move from arrival to exit.

  1. PlanBook or buy Yangtze River Cableway through official or authorized channels, choose one-way or round-trip deliberately, and check queues, wind/weather and maintenance status before going.
  2. ArriveYangtze River Cableway, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
  3. EnterYangtze River Cableway north/south station entrance
  4. Yangtze River cableway crossing90 minutes · Yangtze River cableway crossing is a core reason to include Yangtze River Cableway in a Chongqing route.
  5. North/south bank skyline viewpoint45 minutes · North/south bank skyline viewpoint is a core reason to include Yangtze River Cableway in a Chongqing route.
  6. Hongya Cave and Nanshan pairing45 minutes · Hongya Cave and Nanshan pairing is a core reason to include Yangtze River Cableway in a Chongqing route.
  7. ExitReturn to the nearest metro/bus/taxi pickup or planned route pairing

Visit Duration Model

Quick
45 minutes
Standard
90 minutes
Deep
150 minutes
Family
120 minutes
Mobility limited
120 minutes
Method
Estimated from POI scope, access friction, ticket/reservation controls, crowd risk, weather exposure and first-time foreign visitor navigation overhead.

First-Time Recommendation

Level
Recommended With Queue Weather Check
Status
Source Backed Initial Detail
Reason
The cableway is iconic but can be queue-heavy and weather-dependent.

Facilities

Restrooms
Available: Yes Use official venue, public-area or merchant facilities; availability varies by route and crowd level. Gap: English restroom signage is not fully confirmed in checked official English material.
Information Or Service Point
Available: Unconfirmed Use venue staff, service desks, merchant staff, hotel desks or transit staff. Gap: Service-desk language support varies by gate, venue, merchant, season and staffing.

Services

Manual Assistance
Available: Unconfirmed Use venue staff, service desks, merchant staff, hotel desks or transit staff. Show the POI name, Chinese name 长江索道, passport if ticketed or ID-checked, and the navigation address to staff or drivers. Gap: English and passport-handling support varies by official channel, gate, venue, merchant or season.

Experience Modules

Must See

Yangtze River cableway crossing

Yangtze River cableway crossing is a core reason to include Yangtze River Cableway in a Chongqing route.

90 minutes
Recommended Experience

North/south bank skyline viewpoint

North/south bank skyline viewpoint is a core reason to include Yangtze River Cableway in a Chongqing route.

45 minutes
Recommended Experience

Hongya Cave and Nanshan pairing

Hongya Cave and Nanshan pairing is a core reason to include Yangtze River Cableway in a Chongqing route.

45 minutes

Risks To Check

  • Ticket inventory, long queues, weather/wind suspension, station choice and crowd controls
  • Holiday and weekend crowd levels can change the visit flow.
  • Weather, crowding, transport, lighting, events and service-by-service hours can change the route.

Backup Plan

If queues or weather are poor, view the river from Chaotianmen/Raffles or use metro/taxi to cross instead.

Booking does not work

Pause before paying elsewhere; use official service support and keep a nearby low-friction alternative.

Entry or route changes

Use Yangtze River Cableway north/south station entrance as the planned entry, then follow official on-site routing and exit guidance.

Payment or navigation fails

Carry a backup payment method, save the Chinese address, and expect perimeter traffic controls around pickup points.

FAQ

Do I need a ticket for Yangtze River Cableway?

Yes. Yangtze River Cableway is a paid transport attraction with one-way/round-trip and dated/queue conditions.

What should foreign visitors check first for Yangtze River Cableway?

Check ticket availability, queue length, station choice, wind/weather status, maintenance notices and return route.

Chinese Phrase Cards

Show taxi or staff请带我去长江索道。

Please take me to Yangtze River Cableway.

Use this when asking a driver, hotel desk, or nearby staff for routing help.
Ask status请问今天正常开放吗？需要预约或单独买票吗？

Is it open normally today? Do I need a reservation or separate ticket?

Use this at entrances, service desks, ticket counters, merchant counters or transport points before committing to the route.

Sources and review

The listed sources were reviewed with this POI record on 2026-06-27. Recheck current ticket, notice, entry, and route information before you go.

What we could not verify

Use these as traveler-facing checks, not as hidden SEO fields.

  • Will my foreign card work?Acceptance is not clearly confirmed. Keep a backup payment method and check the official channel before arrival.
  • What should I recheck before leaving?A practical visit detail is not fully confirmed. Recheck the official visitor information on the day of travel.