Have you visited Taiwan's three major cable car attractions? Enjoy waterfalls, lakes, and breathtaking mountain scenery all in one go.

▲Wulai Cable Car. (Photo / Reposted fromNew Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

Taiwan’s diverse terrain offers various transportation options for getting around. In some scenic areas where transportation is less convenient, another mode of transport—cable cars—has been introduced, allowing visitors to overlook the magnificent scenery from high above. Many romantic scenes in Korean and Japanese dramas are also filmed inside cable cars, unexpectedly adding a touch of romance to them. Taiwan's three famous cable cars, from north to south—Maokong, Wulai, and Sun Moon Lake—are all located at renowned tourist spots. If you want to enjoy panoramic views of waterfalls, lakes, mountains, and basins from high above, traveling by cable car is the way to go.

▲Maokong Cable Car. (Photo / Wikipedia)

Maokong Cable Car
Located in Wenshan District, Taipei City, the Maokong Cable Car is Taipei’s first sightseeing and leisure cable car and the longest cable car in Taiwan. The “Maokong Eye” crystal cabin features a transparent floor made of reinforced glass, allowing passengers to enjoy unobstructed views of the Maokong tea plantations from high above.

The Maokong Cable Car has four stations, each catering to different interests. Whether you want to visit the iconic Zhinan Temple, a Taoist sacred site, to witness its majestic and solemn architecture, or challenge yourself with a workout by climbing the 1,200-step stone staircase while enjoying the phytoncide-filled air of cherry blossoms and fragrant nanmu trees along the way, getting off at Zhinan Temple Station will fulfill all these desires. The Maokong night view is also famously beautiful in northern Taiwan, loved by people of all ages for tea, conversation, and night scenery.

Address: No. 8, Section 2, Xinguang Road, Wanxing Li, Wenshan District, Taipei City
Fare: Priced by the number of stations: NT$30 for one station, NT$40 for two stations, NT$50 for three stations. Discounted tickets are half price (for people with disabilities and seniors aged 65 and above). Children under six years old ride for free.
Phone: 02-218-12345

▲Wulai Cable Car. (Photo / Reposted fromNew Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau)

Wulai Cable Car
The Wulai Cable Car is located in Wulai District, New Taipei City, and serves as the access to the Yunshien Amusement Park, also acting as its signature attraction. The Wulai Cable Car is a synchronized gondola system—when one car descends, the other ascends, which is one of its unique features. Unlike typical cable cars that carry 6–8 people, the Wulai Cable Car can hold up to 91 passengers. Additionally, it is the oldest cable car in Taiwan, having been in operation for about 48 years.

The scenery above Wulai Waterfall is stunning, offering different beauty in every season, resembling a paradise or a fairyland. However, the steep cliffs block the view of this natural beauty. To allow visitors to admire the mountain scenery, Yunshien Amusement Park began evaluating the construction of an aerial cable car to connect the areas above and below Wulai Waterfall in 1960.

The Wulai Cable Car has only two stations—at the base and at the top near the source of Wulai Waterfall. Riding the cable car provides breathtaking views of the waterfall cascading from great heights. When cherry blossom season arrives in February and March, you can also admire the red blooms dotting the lush green landscape, all while avoiding traffic congestion.

Address: No. 1-1, Waterfall Road, Wulai Village, Wulai Township, Taipei County
Fare: Regular ticket NT$220, discounted ticket NT$150 (includes park entry)
Phone: 02-2661-6510

▲Sun Moon Lake Cable Car. (Photo / Reposted from Wikipedia)

Sun Moon Lake Cable Car
Located in Yuchi Township, Nantou County, the Sun Moon Lake Cable Car is a sightseeing cable car connecting Sun Moon Lake to the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village. It has only two stations—the Sun Moon Lake Youth Activity Center and the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village’s Guanshan Building. Along the ride, you can overlook the scenery of Sun Moon Lake and the Puli Basin, leaving you captivated by the unique charm of Sun Moon Lake.

The Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area, located at the center of Taiwan, is one of Taiwan’s Eight Scenic Spots and a must-visit destination for foreign tourists. Traveling from Sun Moon Lake to the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village is a common itinerary for visitors. The combination of Sun Moon Lake’s lake and mountain views with the indigenous cultural experience at the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village makes the area one of the most popular destinations in Taiwan.

Address: No. 102, Zhongzheng Road, Zhongyue Village, Yuchi Township, Nantou County
Fare (round trip): Regular ticket NT$300 (for adults aged 6 to 65), discounted ticket NT$250 (for seniors aged 65 and above, holders of disability cards, pregnant women, and children under 6 years old who are over 100 cm tall)
Phone: 049-2850666#9