Yangtze River Cableway 长江索道

A vintage aerial cableway crossing the Yangtze between Yuzhong and Nan'an. The short ride gives sweeping views of the river and the city's layered skyline.

Insider tip

Ride one way and return by metro to avoid long round-trip queues.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book Yangtze River Cableway in advance?

Buy at the window with your passport (cash, Alipay, WeChat; no foreign cards directly) or on Trip.com, then take a queue number on the day. Weekend queues can exceed an hour.

What are the opening hours of Yangtze River Cableway?

08:00–22:00 (Dec–Feb to 21:00); last entry about 30 min before closing

How much is a ticket to Yangtze River Cableway?

About ¥30. ¥30 one way (¥50 return, but you queue twice, so buy one way); closes one day a month for maintenance

How long do I need at Yangtze River Cableway?

Plan about 1 hours.