The cable car ride in Singapore is popular with all visitors. It accords a overview of Faber Hill, the city and the harbour front. This trip is a must for all individual tourists as well as groups. The cable car connects three points, namely the Harbour Centre, Faber Hill and Sentosa Island. Depending upon the type of excursion to be taken, there are various options to choose from.
Though a cable car seats six passengers, even a family of four can have a car to themselves. The boarding point for the cable car can be harbour front, or Sentosa Island or Faber Hill, and the tickets can be purchased to any of the other two points on the cable circuit.
The basic ticket is for a scenic tour that takes the passenger for a complete ride on the full circuit. There is always an option to get off at any point, take a tour around the site and get back on the cable car to complete the ride.
At Faber Hill, there is an option of having a meal aboard the cable car. Specially made tables are placed in the cable car and a meal can be had while taking a ride on the circuit. This is a highly romantic option for those who wish to do something really special for their friends/spouses. And of course, it is an ideal place to propose to your girlfriend/boyfriend.
Children enjoy the ride immensely; though some may be a little vary of being at a height. But, after the initial apprehension, they have agreat time. This is a great trip to educate children about the different means of transport as all the various types are visible from this ride.
The roadways can be seen as tiny toy cars and buses, while the harbour gives a good view speedboats and cruise liners. In the distance, the MRT (Mass Rapid Transport) System is visible and , of course, the cable car ride itself is a novel form of transportation.
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