World’s longest sea cable car route launched in Kien Giang province
(VOVWORLD) - The world’s longest sea cable car route connecting An Thoi Town and Hon Thom Island in the Phu Quoc Island district of Kien Giang province was inaugurated on Sunday, reducing travel time by half compared to speed boats.
 The world's longest sea cable car route is inaugurated in Phu Quoc island district, February 4, 2018. (Photo: Shoha.vn) |
With the maximum speed of 30km per hour, the 7.9 km route enables passengers to make the transit in just 15 minutes. The system has 69 cars capable of carrying 30 passengers each and uses modern three-strand cable car technology.
The cable car system and Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park will officially open to tourists next Wednesday, two days before the Lunar New Year.