Beijing Private Tour to Shilinxia Cantilever Viewing Platform with Cable Car ride
Description
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.
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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.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick you up from your hotel within the 4th ring road of Beijing city, please provide the hotel details when make booking. If your hotel is out of the 4th ring road of Beijing city, may have extra cost.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(4)
The views at the top of the platform were amazing. The ~2km trek up to the cable car station was scenic, perfect for families. Plenty of rest stops along the way. Our driver 孙志升 was a superb and safe driver. He even brought us some snacks and fruits for us to enjoy during the trek. Expect long climbs up and down the stairs. We spent about 3 hours in the area.
After the Great Wall Marathon we went with our guide Jimmy to the beautiful viewing platform. Jimmy was very helpful, always ready to give information about China in general and a lot of fun. His English was very good and he even spoke a few sentences in Dutch. I'd recommend Jimmy as a guide anytime!
We had a nice private tour with our personal guide Jimmy who was very helpfull. After visiting the glass plateau which was a wonderfull experience we went for a nice lunch with thanks to Jimmy for the choice of restaurant. Jimmy speaks good english and was also very helpfull to help us after the trip. It was a wonderfull experience and a must do!!!
