Beijing Private Tour to Shilinxia Cantilever Viewing Platform with Cable Car ride
Overview
Shilinxia Scenic Area offers a unique escape from Beijing's hustle, featuring remarkable stone formations in a 6-km long gorge. The recently opened glass sightseeing platform, touted as the largest in the world, presents an extraordinary challenge and stunning views.
- 🪨 Touch the unique stone and rock formations throughout the scenic area.
- 🌍 Experience breathtaking views from the UFO-shaped glass platform.
- 🚶♂️ Walking on the platform provides an unparalleled perspective of the gorge.
- ⚠️ Ensure to follow all safety guidelines while on the glass structure.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Option 1: Tickets+Transfer: Choose this option to have round trip private transfer, tickets and cable car. No tour guide
Pickup included
- Entrance Fee
- Shoe covers at the glass platform
- Cable car round trip
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (For hotels within the 4th ring road of the city)
- Professional guide if you choose option 5
- Bottled water
- English speaking guide if you choose to use a transfer+tickets
- Gratuities
- Your private English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up directly from your downtown Beijing hotel, kicking off a memorable day trip to Shilinxia Scenic Area. The journey takes approximately 1.5-2 hours, during which you can freely chat with your guide about Beijing’s attractions, travel tips, or customize other itinerary ideas — they’re here to share insider insights. Upon arrival, start your adventure with a scenic cable car ride up the mountain, soaring over lush valleys and jagged rock formations. Step off the cable car and embark on a gentle 30-minute hike through a forested path, breathing in fresh mountain air (the area boasts over 95% vegetation coverage) as you approach the highlight of the trip: the world-famous UFO glass platform. (pass by)
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Shilingxia Scenic AreaNow it’s time to challenge yourself! Slip on the provided shoe covers and step onto this gravity-defying structure — a futuristic UFO-shaped cantilever extending 32.8 meters over a 400-meter-deep canyon. Its transparent aerospace-grade glass lets you “walk on air,” with unobstructed views of the gorge below and 360° panoramic vistas of rolling peaks. Feel your adrenaline surge as you stand suspended mid-air, surrounded by nature’s grandeur — it’s a heart-pounding, bucket-list-worthy experience you won’t forget. After soaking in the thrills and snapping photos, retrace your steps via the same path and cable car. Refuel with an authentic local lunch at a nearby farmhouse. Once refreshed, your driver will take you back to your Beijing hotel, wrapping up a perfect day of adventure and relaxation.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.