Ride Sky High: The Five Best Cable Cars In The World You Need To Ride Before You Die

Gondolas or cable cars are not just for skiers going up mountains; they are also for travelers who wish to experience riding sky high up the mountains. Travelers tired from hiking, trekking and adventure upwards into the mountains can trace their steps in the world's highest, longest and daring cable car rides.

Cabrio Cable Car, Switzerland. Way up above 1,900 meters, travelers can choose to ride on the top or bottom deck of this breathtaking ride. A roofless deck is perfect for photographers or for travelers who want to experience the feeling of flying -- almost. The bottom deck is a conventional gondola interior with thick windows that do not obstruct the view.

Tianmen Mountain Gondolas, China. China's Tianmen Mountain is a great hike for adventurers. Aside from hidden temples and teashops in China's Hunan province gem is a 1,400 meter cliffside walkway and the world's lengthiest gondola ride of 7 kilometers. The Tianmen Mountain Gondolas can see all of Tianmen Mountain's nooks, crannies and caverns, according to The Guardian.

Kharkiv Lift, Ukraine. Ukraine boasts a 20 -minute journey that focuses more on length than height. Kharkiv's lifts take you all over Kharkiv's cities and forests. Despite traveling on just 8 to 26 meter heights, the lengthy gondola ride could beat any park ride any day.

Emirates Air Line, London. The same company offering flight services is also responsible for the best gondola ride just in London. The Emirates Air Line is a daily commute ride but does not fail to showcase everything London has to offer in a single flight. It still smells new with great maintenance and just having opened four years ago.

Dubrovnik Cable Car, Croatia. The old city's old rides are still up and at it. Built in 1969, the Dubrovnik cable car is above the city of Dubrovnik by 778 meters and goes towards the Adriatic Sea. The experience is doubly amazing, according to Conde Nast Traveler, if travelers ride during the night.