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The World’s 100 Best Cable Cars & Mountain Railways

Sun Moon Lake Ropeway

Yuchi, Taiwan

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Sun Moon Lake Ropeway

Ropeway linking Ita Thao pier with the Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village, a 7 to 10 minute ride. Riders see the lake, mountains and Puli Basin, and the top station has village entrance, shops and food.

Highlights

  • Ita Thao Pier station
  • Sun Moon Lake views
  • Glass-floor crystal cabins

Good to know

  • Village ticket needed to enter the park
  • Last car earlier than village closing
  • Glass-floor cabins may have queues

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