Scenic funiculars are collected in this ranking 7 most beautiful funiculars and cable cars in the worldaccording to National Geographic. Every traveler simply must visit them !.
7. Zacatecas, Mexico
Teleferico (funicular) sails through the air over the mosaic of streets, squares, roofs and domes of this elegant pink city before disembarking at Cerro de la Bufu in just a few minutes.
6. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The journey will lead first to the Urca Hill above the Guanabara Bay, and then to the top of Mount Pan di Asucar (396 meters). In the distance there will be the famous statue of Rio - "Christ the Redeemer" on the Corcovado mountain, and the city and its beaches will stretch below, striking with its magnificence at sunset.
5. Merida, Venezuela
The tallest and longest cable car in the world. The journey takes about an hour. You first ascend the plateau in the Andes (3,125 meters), then to the summit of Pico Espejo. There are stops along the way at four stations, and if you wish, you can admire the breathtaking views of Bolivar Peak at the summit.
4. "The Peak Tram", Hong Kong, China
This funicular railway climbs rapidly to Victoria Peak - with a 4-27 degree incline, so all the buildings you pass appear to be sloped! At its highest point, the views of the city are spectacular, and you can also dine there, buy something or take a walk in the park.
3. "Genting Skyway", Malaysia
The fastest cable car in the world and the longest in Southeast Asia. The journey ends at the Genting Highlands Resort, 2,027 meters above sea level, with theme parks, shops, hotels and casinos to enjoy your time.
2. Gondola to the slopes of Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir
The beautiful Gulmarga Valley, located in the northwest of the Himalayas at an altitude of 2,730 meters, is rightfully called the "meadow of flowers". Here is the world's tallest cable car, which rises above the pine-forest slopes to a height of 3,980 meters (almost to the top of the nearby Mount Afarvat).
From here you can see other imposing Himalayan peaks and go skiing in winter. Just be careful!
1. National Park Picos de Europa, Spain
The famous mountains in northern Spain are part of an outstanding, unspoiled and delightful natural beauty. An excellent starting point for the journey is the steep cable car that will take you over the sunny and wooded Picos Valley to an altitude of 1,840 meters.
From above, you can walk to Oliva, from where mountain views may well tempt you to further explore this breathtaking natural landscape.
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Two female travelers will take a ride on the world's longest cable car and tell the story of its creation.
