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Maokong Gondola

Taipei, Taiwan
Ranked #1 of 127 attractions in Taipei
4.5 of 5 stars 245 Reviews
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Brisbane, Australia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Scenic viewing that is really cheap!! Now there is the addition of the diamond carriage which has a clear bottom for the added view. Definitely worth visiting if you're in Taipei.

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England
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Awesome ride we had a glass bottom car.Really enjoyed the ride and it was very well organized very good value for money.

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Singapore, Singapore
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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We were prepared to wait and queue but to our surprise, we only had to wait for 5-10 min for our turn to sit in a crystal cabin! The gondola tickets are very cheap and it's so easy to use the Easy card for payment too. The crystal cabin does not come at extra cost, so it's the same price... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Cheap cable car ride, took all the way from mrt station to maokong station. View was okay to our context. Given the same price, more interesting to take the crystal cabin which allowed us to view 360deg including what's underneath our feet. But upon reaching Maokong, found nothing much we can do of our preference. Suggest to visit only if... More

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london
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

The cable car was easy to use and the staff were incredibly friendly and polite. The trip up in the crystal cable car was interesting with panoramic views and a view of the canopy below through the glas floor. The proximity to the Taipei Zoo means that it is an easy option to take the cable car in the morning,... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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Gondola is closed for maintenance for all of May 2012. We were advised to take the bus (BR 15) which takes you directly to the top in about half an hour. Once there, there are a lot of tea houses, restaurants, and unique little boutiques. There are also tons of hiking paths to take, of varying degrees of difficulty if... More

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Just about 10min walk to the cable car station from Taipei Zoo MRT Station. Get ready your camera and have good shot. It is quite hard to find the path to where I want to go when I reach the top station, just follow the people. After a tiring long walk, there is lots of restaurant and cafe nearby, go... More

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singapore
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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We took the metro all the way there and the signboard at the zoo station stated it be close for maintainence until end of June...so sad! please do not go until July

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Langley, BC
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58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
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This gondola goes from the outskirts of the city to the top of the surrounding mountains. At the top are several temples, tea houses and village areas to stroll through. The view along the way is spectacular. The ride itself has several glass bottom gondolas you can choose to ride if you are so inclined. The view it the same... More

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Taipei, Taiwan
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

The day we went was not too busy but just a good tip, if you go on the weekend or it is quite busy, if you have your easy card you will be able to by pass the cash or credit line which will help with time if you have one. The views were spectacular going up! There is a... More

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