Ha Long Cable Car: A 2026 Guide To The "Journey Through The Sky"

The Ha Long Cable Car, also known as the Queen Cable Car, offers a spectacular 2.2km aerial traverse over the beautiful Cua Luc Bay, showcasing the vibrant Bai Chay skyline and the stunning edges of Ha Long Bay from the great heights of Ba Deo Mountain. This incredible experience is the perfect, thrilling addition to any post-cruise itinerary. It is a must-do for families, couples, and anyone who wants to witness the full, panoramic grandeur of this UNESCO World Heritage landscape.

Cable car Halong takes visitors to Sun Mountain to explore Japanese culture

A strategic location: Your easy access to the sky

The cable car is the vibrant, beating heart of the massive Sun World Ha Long complex, and it is designed to be incredibly easy and convenient to access. It stretches an impressive 2.2km across the mouth of the beautiful Cua Luc Bay, connecting the two main entertainment zones of the city. Here are the key details.

The gateway stations

The ocean station: Your journey will begin here. It is located in the main Bai Chay tourist area, right next to the beautiful beach and the main entrance to the thrilling Dragon Park.
The Sun Terminal: You will arrive at this station, which is perched majestically atop Ba Deo Mountain. This is your arrival point for the beautiful Zen Garden, the giant Sun Wheel, and the serene spiritual sites.

The quick transit from your cruise at Tuan Chau harbor

Most of our cruise passengers will disembark at the Tuan Chau port around 11:30 AM. From the port, it is just a short 10–15 minute taxi ride (which will cost around ₹400–₹500) to take you directly to the Ocean Station to begin your cable car journey.

The operating hours

Monday – Friday: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Please note, it is often closed on Tuesdays for important maintenance).
Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM.

Ticket prices and the smartest combo deals

Sun World has wonderfully streamlined its pricing for 2026, and now offers significant value for families, especially if you book your tickets digitally in advance. Here is a breakdown of the costs to help you plan.

The standard round-trip ticket

This includes the Cable Car + all the attractions on Sun Hills:

Adults (over 1.4m tall): 380,000 VND (approximately ₹1,300)
Children (from 1.0m – 1.4m tall): 280,000 VND (approximately ₹960)
Toddlers (under 1.0m tall): Completely Free!

The “winter discovery” deal

For those of you traveling in the beautiful, cool month of late January, be sure to look for the special off-season rate, which can be as low as 150,000 VND for a visit on a non-peak weekday.

The high-value combos

The all-in-one combo: This is the best value deal. It includes the Cable Car + Dragon Park + the Typhoon Water Park (which is seasonal) for around 600,000 VND.
Our “Chill in the Sky” package (tailored for you): This special package can include your round-trip ride, a light pastry and a drink at the summit, and a WOW Pass, which gives you priority, “skip-the-line” boarding for the giant Sun Wheel.

Your must-visit spots at the Sun terminal

Your cable car ticket is much more than just a ride; it is a “passport” to an expansive and beautiful hilltop playground with a wide variety of attractions. Here are the incredible experiences that await you at the top.

Sun Wheel: This is one of the world’s highest Ferris wheels, perched at a breathtaking 215 meters above sea level. Each comfortable cabin can accommodate 6 people for a slow, 20-minute rotation that offers the absolute best, 360-degree views of the bay and the city.
Zen garden and Koi bridge: Step into a miniature, tranquil Japan right here in Vietnam. This area features a beautiful, iconic red bridge that arches over a pond filled with colorful Koi fish, and is surrounded by meticulously groomed bonsai trees. It is a perfect and serene spot for high-end travel photography.
Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu: This is a beautiful and peaceful spiritual complex that showcases the stunning, ancient architecture of our Northern Vietnamese pagodas.
Mystery castle: This fun area is home to the Wax Museum (which requires a small additional ticket of 100,000 VND) and a massive indoor Arcade Zone.
Samurai slide: This is a thrilling alpine coaster that weaves its way down the mountain slopes through the beautiful Zen Garden area. It is included in most of the 2026 ticket types and is a huge amount of fun!

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Vietnamstory signature: Our tailored tips for Indian travelers

At Vietnamstory, we love to make every experience perfectly comfortable and special for our cherished Indian guests. Here is how we add our special touch to your cable car adventure.

From the cabin of the Queen Cable Car, the world's largest capacity, visitors can see hidden limestone karsts, rippling waves reflecting the golden sunlight. — From the cabin of the Queen Cable Car, the world’s largest capacity, visitors can see hidden limestone karsts, rippling waves reflecting the golden sunlight.

The Guinness record bragging rights: We love to share this fun fact with you! The Queen Cable Car holds two incredible world records: one for the world’s largest double-decker cabin (holding up to 230 passengers!) and one for the world’s tallest cable car tower (at an incredible 188.88 meters).
The perfect sunset “Golden hour”: For the most beautiful and romantic experience, especially in a cool month like January when the sun sets by 5:30 PM, we will time your visit so you board the cable car at 4:45 PM. This allows you to watch the magnificent limestone karsts turn a beautiful purple and gold in the setting sun, just before the city’s neon lights begin to ignite below.
A note on your diet: While the main Fuji Restaurant at the summit is Japanese-centric, the food court does offer some simple vegetarian-friendly stir-fried noodles and local tofu dishes. However, we highly recommend that you enjoy a full, delicious meal in the Bai Chay area at one of the fantastic Indian restaurants before you head up, and then simply enjoy snacks and the incredible views at the top.
A vertigo warning: The cabins of the cable car feature some thrilling sections of tempered glass floors. If you or any of your family members are sensitive to heights, we advise you to stay toward the center of the cabin where the floor is solid.
What to wear: It is always roughly 2–3°C cooler at the summit than it is at sea level. I highly recommend you carry a beautiful pashmina or a light jacket, especially for the cool 13°C winter evenings.

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A quick comparison: The cable car and the Sun Wheel

These are the two main “view” experiences. Here is how they differ.

Feature	The Queen Cable Car	The Sun Wheel
The experience	A high-speed, thrilling transit in an aerial tram.	A slow, rhythmic, and peaceful observation ride.
The capacity	A massive 230 people in a double-decker cabin.	An intimate 6 people in your own private pod.
A rare attribute	It has the tallest cable car tower in all of Asia (188.88m).	At night, it has a spectacular, colorful display of 30,000 LED lights.
The vibe	A group thrill and a marvel of modern engineering.	Intimate, romantic, and incredibly peaceful.

Conclusion

Ha Long Cable Car is a powerful and breathtaking symbol of the new, modern Vietnam. It is a world-class engineering marvel that stands proudly alongside a timeless natural wonder, offering a completely fresh and exhilarating perspective on a familiar landscape. To glide silently through the sky, high above the bustling bay and the ancient limestone karsts, is to see Ha Long not just as a place of natural history, but as a dynamic and forward-looking destination. It is an experience that is as impressive as it is beautiful.

Your travel story deserves to be filled with these kinds of exciting and beautiful contrasts. Allow Vietnamstory to be your guide. We specialize in crafting seamless Tour Packages from India that blend natural wonder with modern marvels, creating a complete and captivating narrative. Reach out to us, and let’s start writing your spectacular Ha Long Bay story together.