(VOVWORLD) - The world’s leading travel magazine Travel + Leisure has named three cable car routes in Vietnam among the 11 most spectacular cable car rides in Asia, describing them as “must-try once-in-a-lifetime” experiences.
 The poetic seascape of southern Phu Quoc Island as seen from the Hon Thom cable car. (Photo: Thanh Huyen/VOV’s collaborator) |
Heading the list is the Hon Thom Cable Car in the Phu Quoc Special Zone, An Giang province. Stretching about 8 kilometers, the Hon Thom cable car was highlighted for its remarkable length and stunning setting. The three-cable system holds a Guinness World Record as the longest of its kind.
Next is the Ba Na Cable Car in Da Nang, recognized as the world’s longest non-stop single-track cable car system, stretching approximately 5 kilometers. The cable car ride lasts 25 minutes, transporting visitors to the Ba Na Hills mountain resort, renowned for its French Village, Fantasy Park, Linh Ung Pagoda, and Alpine Coaster.
Also on the list is the VinPearl Cable Car in Nha Trang, stretching 3.3 kilometers and connecting the mainland to Hon Tre Island, which is known for VinWonders amusement park and luxury resorts. The cable car ride takes 10 minutes each way, offering spectacular panoramic views of the sea.