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Yangtze River Cableway

Yangtze River Cableway tickets for foreigners

长江索道 — one recommended booking path, with clear steps.

Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Photo: Maple Doctor / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Chongqing · 长江索道

At a glance

Book ahead?
Usually on-site OK
Where
Trip.com / on-site
When tickets release
Same-day usually OK; holiday queues
Closed
Operates by schedule
Price
One-way often ~CNY 20 range — confirm
Hours
Day into evening; last rides earlier than close
Passport on entry
Follow on-site ID rules; passport recommended for foreigners.
Recommended path

Trip.com / on-site

Short cross-river cableway with skyline views; Trip.com or quay ticket machines/windows.

Book on Trip.com

Trip.com is the primary path for this attraction per our sources. Plain link, no affiliate ID.

Step-by-step booking guide

  1. 1

    Buy ticket

    Trip.com QR or on-site.

  2. 2

    Find the quay station

    Follow “长江索道” signs.

  3. 3

    Scan / show ticket

    Staff directed boarding.

  4. 4

    Ride across

    Photos through windows.

  5. 5

    Return or metro back

    Decide one-way vs return.

Key pitfalls

  • One-way vs round-trip products differ.
  • Expect queues at sunset.

If this doesn’t work

Backup options

Use these only if the recommended path doesn’t work.

Official help channelsIf the primary path fails, re-check the attraction’s official site or help email listed in Sources.

Check before you go

Unverified or may have changed — confirm on the booking channel.

  • Booking UI and passport acceptance can change — confirm on the channel before travel.

FAQ

Worth it for foreigners?

Yes for a cheap skyline angle if queues are short.

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Sources

  • trip.combooking/info page · accessed 7 Oct 2026

Last checked 7 Oct 2026