Cat Ba Cable Car sets world record for highest cable car pylon

The Cat Ba Cable Car System was recognized by Guinness World Records as the cable car with the highest cable tower compared to the ground (214.8m) on its opening day – 06/06/2020. This is a unique tourism product invested by Sun Group Corporation, bringing new emotions to tourists visiting the pearl island of Cat Ba, contributing to reducing ferry congestion during peak season.

Cat Ba Cable Car sets a record for the world's tallest cable car pylon

Setting the record for "World's Tallest Cable Car Pylon" for the Cat Hai – Phu Long cable car route

The Cat Ba Cable Car (Cat Hai – Phu Long route) officially went into operation on June 6, 2020. On the opening day itself, the newest cable car route invested by Sun Group Corporation and constructed by the "giant" Doppelmayr & Garaventa (Austria) officially confirmed a Guinness World Record as the "World's Tallest Cable Car Pylon". This record is for the 3rd pylon, with a height of 214.8m (previously the Queen Cable Car in Ha Long with a height of 188.88m).

Cat Ba Cable Car has a height equivalent to Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower A&B (Hanoi)

The Cat Ba Cable Car has a height equivalent to the Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower A&B, a 48-story

Construction work for the sea cable car pillars faces many challenges regarding personnel, materials, and equipment transportation

Due to the small area, storing equipment and materials faces many challenges in terms of both time and transportation. Furthermore, large machinery is difficult to operate at maximum capacity in a small area, requiring the engineering team to make precise calculations to optimize work. Especially noteworthy is the perseverance, effort, and high concentration of the direct pillar construction workers.

2 – Challenges regarding pillar foundations

In reality, the pillar foundations are only about 3m above sea level. Year-round sea winds combined with salt spray and salty moisture seeping into equipment casings or electrical distribution boxes, accumulating over time, will corrode the internal structure, causing damage, directly affecting machinery quality, costs, and construction progress. This problem has forced the engineering team to conduct thorough research to find a solution suitable for the climate and terrain of this location.

3 – Challenges regarding tidal positions

The area for gathering construction materials for the cable car pillars is located in shallow water, and partly due to the impact of sand accumulation from building the “artificial island,” when the tide goes out (water recedes), ships have difficulty docking at the island. Meanwhile, tides are a natural phenomenon that humans cannot interfere with; the water level difference is very large when the tide rises and falls, causing many difficulties in transporting equipment and materials.

4 – Challenges regarding weather conditions

In this area, the wind speed is very strong, and sea waves are high, sometimes reaching 2 – 3m. Meanwhile, the pillars are tall and located in the middle of the sea, posing many safety risks if not handled by a reputable unit.

Through effort and overcoming difficulties, each cable pillar of the Cat Ba cable car route was gradually completed and successfully launched as planned

With all the effort and dedication, the technical team calculated and applied effective construction methods, thereby ensuring rapid construction progress and high safety for the directly involved workers. Especially, thanks to the steadfastness of the investor, Sun Group Corporation, and the construction partner, the record-breaking Cat Ba cable car was completed on schedule (June 06, 2020).

Significance of the Cat Ba cable car record

The Sun World Cat Ba cable car route connects Dong Bai commune and Phu Long commune in Cat Hai district, opening up many significant opportunities for promoting tourism in Cat Ba in particular and Vietnam in general. Especially, the record-breaking Cat Ba cable car also helps enhance customer experience, reduce congestion at Got ferry terminal during peak tourist season, boost economic and tourism development, and affirm Vietnam's position in the world.

Positive promotion of Vietnam's tourism

The record-breaking Cat Ba cable car is a special highlight. This cable car route, since its operation, has attracted a large number of tourists to explore the "pearl" of the North Bay. While in the cable car cabin, visitors will experience the feeling of "flying" at an altitude of over 200m and admire the majestic beauty, the green mountains and blue waters of the Cat Ba archipelago.

The record-breaking Cat Ba Cable Car is a special highlight, attracting both domestic and foreign visitors to visit and experience

Not only Vietnamese tourists but foreign tourists are also curious about this structure that holds the record for the world's tallest cable car pylon. The Cat Hai – Phu Long cable car system created a “boost” with world media, contributing to spreading and promoting Vietnam's tourism. Since officially being put into operation, the Cat Ba cable car route has joined Vietnam's system of record-breaking cable cars, while also making a strong impression and attracting many foreign tourists to experience it.

Enhancing the visitor experience

When sitting in a cable car with a pylon as high as 214.8m – recognized as the world's tallest cable car pylon, visitors will have a

The Cat Ba Cable Car route shortens travel time to 15 minutes per trip, enhancing the experience and satisfaction of tourists

Looking at Cat Ba sea from above, tourists have the opportunity to observe the local way of life, aquaculture rafts bobbing on the water, and far away, giant cargo ships bustling in and out of Tan Cang International Container Port – the largest deep-water container port in the North. This is truly an impressive experience, especially for those who love nature and vast open spaces.

Promoting economic and tourism development

After being recognized with a record, the Cat Ba Cable Car is expected to be a bright spot to attract tourists for visits and experiences. With meticulous investment in the most modern station system, cable car, and cabins, tourists will be satisfied with the quality of service here.

The Cat Ba cable car record contributes significantly to promoting the economy and tourism

Moreover, the travel time by cable car on the Cat Hai – Phu Long route only takes 15 minutes per trip, which is faster and safer than traveling by ferry, and tourists also do not need to squeeze in crowded conditions. The advent of the cable car has untangled the knot and solved the long-standing challenge regarding the drawbacks of the traditional mode of transport, which is by ferry.

Solving the issue of convenient travel to Cat Ba Island contributes importantly to promoting and effectively developing tourism for the island. Tourism development will boost other sectors such as food and beverage services, entertainment, shopping, hotels, passenger transport, revive many traditional craft villages, fish sauce making, salt making... This is an important factor promoting and shifting the structure of industries, contributing to creating many job opportunities, improving the appearance and lives, and making Cat Ba Island's economy increasingly prosperous and sustainably developed.

Asserting Vietnam's position

At the inauguration ceremony of the Cat Hai – Phu Long cable car route, former Standing Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh expressed pride when the project was recognized by Guinness World Records as the “World's Tallest Cable Car Tower”. At the same time, the former Deputy Prime Minister also emphasized that this is a large-scale, unique project, constructed on complex terrain, and meticulously invested. He also praised the efforts, innovative creativity, and boldness of Sun Group Corporation, along with the correct guidance and management of the local authorities.

Former Standing Deputy Prime Minister of the Government Truong Hoa Binh spoke at the opening ceremony of the Cat Hai – Phu Long cable car route

On the other hand, the record-breaking Cat Ba cable car is a new symbol and a “bright spot” promoting comprehensive development, bringing value by combining Vietnamese intellect and abundant natural creation. This has contributed to affirming Vietnam's position with many countries around the world.

4 other related questions about Cat Ba cable car

In addition to the sharing around the topic of Cat Ba cable car setting the world's tallest cable car pillar record above, some tourists seem to be wondering and want to know the ticket price? What are the operating hours of the Cat Ba cable car? Follow the sharing below to “pocket” useful information.

1. How many passengers can one trip of the Cat Ba cable car carry?

The cable car operates at a maximum speed of 8m/s, equipped with about 60 cabins, each with a capacity of 30 passengers. Thanks to this, the Cat Ba cable car can meet large demands even during peak periods (tourist season) of up to 4,500 passengers/hour, so there are almost no traffic jams and no long waiting times.

2. What is the price of the Cat Ba cable car?

The ticket price for the Cat Ba cable car (effective from May 15, 2025, and subject to change based on the latest policy) is 50,000 VNĐ/ticket/way, applicable to adults and children over 1m tall. If your family or group has children under 1m, they will be free of charge when accompanied by an adult.

3. What are the operating hours of the Cat Ba cable car?

Sun World Cat Ba may temporarily suspend operations during maintenance periods to ensure the safety and quality of the system. To get the operating schedule (for specific times), you can visit the official Website and Fanpage of Sun World Cat Ba.

It is necessary to know the cable car operating hours to be proactive throughout the journey of exploring the beautiful jade island.

4. Which partner designed and constructed the Cat Ba Cable Car?

The record-breaking Cat Ba cable car pillar system is invested by Sun Group Corporation and directly constructed by the world's TOP 1 international manufacturer of cable cars and transportation equipment – Doppelmayr & Garaventa (Austria).

The Cat Ba Cable Car was designed and constructed by the "giant" Doppelmayr & Garaventa (Austria) – the world's No. 1 trusted strategic partner

With a 127-year history of development and a record of 15,000 cable lines completed for customers in 96 countries worldwide, the Doppelmayr & Garaventa Group (Austria) is a reputable strategic partner that has completed the Cat Ba cable car line and put it into operation, bringing a safe and smooth "flight path" for tourists to admire the beauty of the route to the poetic Cat Ba Island from above.

The Cat Hai – Phu Long cable car line is an interesting experience that should not be missed when visiting the beautiful pearl island of Cat Ba. The Cat Ba cable car system, a record holder, has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the cable car with the highest support towers above ground, and it has been and continues to promote Vietnam's tourism image and affirm its position with international friends. For a complete and memorable trip, do not miss the experience of "flying" over the serene bay and admiring the poetic beauty from above with the Cat Ba cable car!