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Explore the world's top three rotating cable cars: Palm Springs SkyRide

🌍Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Located in Palm Springs, California, USA. It is one of the three largest rotating aerial cable cars in the world. The other two are Switzerland's Titlis Rotair and Table Mountain Cable Car in South Africa, with the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway being the largest of them all. 🚠Cable car experience: A cable car ride along the cliffs of Chino Canyon The entire journey is 2.5 miles. During the approximately 10-minute journey, the cable car slowly rotates, giving you a 360-degree view of the valley below, cliffs and the desert in the distance. The scenery along the way is stunning. 🌳Play in the forest on the mountain: Reaching the summit at 8,516 feet above sea level, Entering San Jacinto State Park (Mt. San Jacinto State Park). The forest here is quiet and the air is fresh. There are over 50 miles of hiking trails. Desert View Trail is less difficult. Along the way, you can enjoy the scenery of forests, mountains and the desert in the distance; The Round Valley Loop is more challenging. You can deeply feel the charm of the primeval forest. In winter, when the snow accumulates, you can also experience snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. 🍽Dining recommendations: There are two restaurants at the top of the mountain. Pines Café is a self-service restaurant that provides simple meals such as pizza, hot dogs, salads, etc. at affordable prices, suitable for quickly replenishing energy during breaks; Peaks is a fine dining restaurant. You can enjoy steak, seafood and other exquisite delicacies. The dining experience is great with stunning views overlooking the Coachella Valley, but it's best to make reservations in advance. There is also a small bar where you can have a drink when you are tired of shopping. ⏰Play time suggestion: It is recommended to arrange 3-5 hours for the whole tour. Including the 20-minute round trip cable car ride, 1-2 hours of hiking on the mountain, 1 hour of dining, The remaining time can be spent visiting the Natural History Museum, Take in the views from the observation deck or pick up souvenirs in the gift shop. If you want to take pictures of the sunset, you can go up the mountain around 4-5 pm. This way you can enjoy the scenery on the top of the mountain. You can also see the beautiful sunset and night view of the mountain. 🌞Best season to visit: Spring and autumn are the prime times to visit here. In spring (especially April), wild flowers bloom in the mountains. The sea of ​​flowers all over the mountains makes the hiking trip full of surprises. Every shot you take is a blockbuster; The autumn climate is also pleasant, and the mountains and forests are dyed with colorful colors. Red, brown and orange interweave into a picturesque scene. It is especially suitable for strolling, sightseeing and photography. Summer desert temperatures can reach as high as 100°F - 120°F. The heat is unbearable and not suitable for long-term outdoor activities. But if you love heat, you can also go there to experience the desert; In winter, the mountain top is cold and snowy, and the cable car may be closed due to extreme weather. It is not recommended to go there.
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