Beijing Private Tour to Shilinxia Cantilever Viewing Platform with Cable Car ride
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Escape Beijing’s hustle for a day of thrills at Shilinxia — home to the world’s largest UFO-shaped glass cantilever platform! This gravity-defying structure juts 32.8m over a 400m-deep gorge; step onto its transparent aerospace-grade glass, and you’ll “walk on air” with 360° panoramic views of jagged peaks and valleys below — an adrenaline rush you won’t find anywhere else. Wander the 6km valley of surreal rock formations afterward, breathing in fresh mountain air far from the city buzz. We offer two separate packages for your choice: Ticket & Driver Only Package: Includes private round-trip car transfer, full attraction entrance tickets (access to the UFO glass platform) and round-trip cable car fees. Full Guided All-Inclusive Package: Comes with everything in the above package, plus a professional English-speaking tour guide and genuine local lunch, with zero hidden fees for a completely worry-free mountain trip.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Professional guide if you choose option 5
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (For hotels within the 4th ring road of the city)
- Cable car round trip
- Shoe covers at the glass platform
- Entrance Fee
What's not
- Gratuities
- English speaking guide if you choose to use a transfer+tickets
Itinerary
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.
Now 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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Discover Beijing Tours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please wear comfortable shoes
How it compares in Beijing
- Its from-price is 28% below the median of the 3624 experiences we list in Beijing.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 702 of 3624.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Beijing
Beijing, China's capital for centuries, holds imperial palaces, sacred temples and stretches of the Great Wall within reach of its modern boulevards.
At the city's heart, the Forbidden City spreads behind vermilion walls, a labyrinth of halls and courtyards that housed the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Tiananmen Square lies to its south, and the hill of Jingshan Park to its north gives the finest view over its golden roofs. The Temple of Heaven, set in a park where locals practise tai chi and dance, is a masterpiece of imperial design.
Top-ranked sights in Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang).
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