Japan: Autumn Foliage Blooms Across Country After Scorching Summer

After an exceptionally hot summer, Japan is now entering its long-awaited autumn foliage season. Across the country, mountains and parks are transforming into vivid shades of red, orange, and yellow. The cooler temperatures are drawing locals and tourists alike to scenic spots, marking a colorful and refreshing shift from the intense summer heat.

China: Spooky Cable Car Experience In Zhangjiajie, Hunan

What happens if you decide to take the last cable car running between misty mountains of Zhangjiajie, Hunan? You will definitely have an unforgettable memory. A video filmed on May 3 shows visitors taking cable car with dense fog surrounding them which created a spooky feeling. One comment says that “this setting is just missing a few Dementors from Harry Potter to complete the scene."

Tourist Enjoy Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing

Tourist Enjoy Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2023 - Tourists take a ropeway tour of the Golden Buddha Mountain Scenic area in Chongqing, China, December 6, 2023.

Tourist Enjoy Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing

Tourist Enjoy Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2023 - Tourists take a ropeway tour of the Golden Buddha Mountain Scenic area in Chongqing, China, December 6, 2023.

Tourist Enjoy Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing

Tourist Enjoy Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2023 - Tourists take a ropeway tour of the Golden Buddha Mountain Scenic area in Chongqing, China, December 6, 2023.

The Highest Passenger Ropeway in The World

The Highest Passenger Ropeway in The World

ABA, CHINA - AUGUST 11, 2023 - The Dagu Glacier cable car ropeway is seen in Aba, Sichuan province, China, August 11, 2023. The Dagu Glacier Cable Car ropeway is located at the top of the mountain at 4860 meters above sea level. 2015 The Dagu Iceberg Cable Car Ropeway was rated "the highest passenger ropeway in the world" by Guinness Headquarters.

The Highest Passenger Ropeway in The World

The Highest Passenger Ropeway in The World

ABA, CHINA - AUGUST 11, 2023 - A panoramic view of the Dagu Glacier viewing platform in Aba, Sichuan province, China, August 11, 2023. The Dagu Glacier Cable Car ropeway is located at the top of the mountain at 4860 meters above sea level. 2015 The Dagu Iceberg Cable Car Ropeway was rated "the highest passenger ropeway in the world" by Guinness Headquarters.

The Highest Passenger Ropeway in The World

The Highest Passenger Ropeway in The World

ABA, CHINA - AUGUST 11, 2023 - The Dagu Glacier cable car ropeway is seen in Aba, Sichuan province, China, August 11, 2023. The Dagu Glacier Cable Car ropeway is located at the top of the mountain at 4860 meters above sea level. 2015 The Dagu Iceberg Cable Car Ropeway was rated "the highest passenger ropeway in the world" by Guinness Headquarters.

The Highest Passenger Ropeway in The World

The Highest Passenger Ropeway in The World

ABA, CHINA - AUGUST 11, 2023 - The Dagu Glacier cable car ropeway is seen in Aba, Sichuan province, China, August 11, 2023. The Dagu Glacier Cable Car ropeway is located at the top of the mountain at 4860 meters above sea level. 2015 The Dagu Iceberg Cable Car Ropeway was rated "the highest passenger ropeway in the world" by Guinness Headquarters.

The Highest Passenger Ropeway in The World

The Highest Passenger Ropeway in The World

ABA, CHINA - AUGUST 11, 2023 - The Dagu Glacier cable car ropeway is seen in Aba, Sichuan province, China, August 11, 2023. The Dagu Glacier Cable Car ropeway is located at the top of the mountain at 4860 meters above sea level. 2015 The Dagu Iceberg Cable Car Ropeway was rated "the highest passenger ropeway in the world" by Guinness Headquarters.

The Highest Passenger Ropeway in The World

The Highest Passenger Ropeway in The World

ABA, CHINA - AUGUST 11, 2023 - The Dagu Glacier cable car ropeway is seen in Aba, Sichuan province, China, August 11, 2023. The Dagu Glacier Cable Car ropeway is located at the top of the mountain at 4860 meters above sea level. 2015 The Dagu Iceberg Cable Car Ropeway was rated "the highest passenger ropeway in the world" by Guinness Headquarters.

The Highest Passenger Ropeway in The World

The Highest Passenger Ropeway in The World

ABA, CHINA - AUGUST 11, 2023 - The Dagu Glacier cable car ropeway is seen in Aba, Sichuan province, China, August 11, 2023. The Dagu Glacier Cable Car ropeway is located at the top of the mountain at 4860 meters above sea level. 2015 The Dagu Iceberg Cable Car Ropeway was rated "the highest passenger ropeway in the world" by Guinness Headquarters.

The Highest Passenger Ropeway in The World

The Highest Passenger Ropeway in The World

ABA, CHINA - AUGUST 11, 2023 - The Dagu Glacier cable car ropeway is seen in Aba, Sichuan province, China, August 11, 2023. The Dagu Glacier Cable Car ropeway is located at the top of the mountain at 4860 meters above sea level. 2015 The Dagu Iceberg Cable Car Ropeway was rated "the highest passenger ropeway in the world" by Guinness Headquarters.

The Highest Passenger Ropeway in The World

The Highest Passenger Ropeway in The World

ABA, CHINA - AUGUST 11, 2023 - The Dagu Glacier cable car ropeway is seen in Aba, Sichuan province, China, August 11, 2023. The Dagu Glacier Cable Car ropeway is located at the top of the mountain at 4860 meters above sea level. 2015 The Dagu Iceberg Cable Car Ropeway was rated "the highest passenger ropeway in the world" by Guinness Headquarters.

The Highest Passenger Ropeway in The World

The Highest Passenger Ropeway in The World

ABA, CHINA - AUGUST 11, 2023 - The Dagu Glacier cable car ropeway is seen in Aba, Sichuan province, China, August 11, 2023. The Dagu Glacier Cable Car ropeway is located at the top of the mountain at 4860 meters above sea level. 2015 The Dagu Iceberg Cable Car Ropeway was rated "the highest passenger ropeway in the world" by Guinness Headquarters.

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys take rest during Indian people travel in Ropeway, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on August 6, 2023. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys take rest during Indian people travel in Ropeway, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on August 6, 2023. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys take rest during Indian people travel in Ropeway, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on August 6, 2023. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys take rest during Indian people travel in Ropeway, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on August 6, 2023. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys take rest during Indian people travel in Ropeway, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on August 6, 2023. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys take rest during Indian people travel in Ropeway, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on August 6, 2023. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys take rest during Indian people travel in Ropeway, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on August 6, 2023. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys take rest during Indian people travel in Ropeway, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on August 6, 2023. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys take rest during Indian people travel in Ropeway, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on August 6, 2023. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys take rest during Indian people travel in Ropeway, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on August 6, 2023. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys take rest during Indian people travel in Ropeway, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on August 6, 2023. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys take rest during Indian people travel in Ropeway, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on August 6, 2023. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys take rest during Indian people travel in Ropeway, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on August 6, 2023. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys take rest during Indian people travel in Ropeway, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on August 6, 2023. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys take rest during Indian people travel in Ropeway, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on August 6, 2023. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys take rest during Indian people travel in Ropeway, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on August 6, 2023. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys take rest during Indian people travel in Ropeway, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on August 6, 2023. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys Rest On Gondola Lift’s Pylons - Rajasthan

Monkeys take rest during Indian people travel in Ropeway, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on August 6, 2023. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Expo'70: Furukawa Pavilion

Expo'70: Furukawa Pavilion

Furukawa Pavilion, Seven-storied Pagoda, Pavilion, and Ropeway (Gondola) at Expo'70 == Date: September 13, 1970, Place: Suita City, Osaka

HAKONE

HAKONE,Hakone ropeway, Owakudani, hot spring, Hakone Open-Air Museum, fireworks=Date:1994, Place:Hakone Town, Kanagawa Prefecture,JAPAN

Ropeway services in Hakone fully resumed

Ropeway services in Hakone fully resumed

TOKYO, Japan, July 26 Kyodo - Tourists look at Owakudani, a major scenic spot with views of active craters in the town of Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, from a ropeway gondola operated by Hakone Ropeway Co., on July 26, 2016. The company restarted full operations of the ropeway line between Togendai Station and Sounzan Station. The company partially resumed services on Oct. 30, 2015 after they were halted due to volcanic eruptions in May.

Volcanic alert raised for Mt. Hakone

Volcanic alert raised for Mt. Hakone

HAKONE, Japan, May 6 Kyodo - Tourists leave a station of the Hakone Ropeway in the town of Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture on May 6, 2015, after its operation was suspended due to intensifying volcanic activity in the Owakudani hot spring district of Mt. Hakone, a popular tourist spot southwest of Tokyo. Japanese authorities raised the volcanic alert for the mountain the same day, anticipating a possible small steam eruption.

New gondola with better view launched in north Japan

New gondola with better view launched in north Japan

HAKODATE, Japan - Mt. Hakodate Ropeway Corp.'s new gondola with greater window space begins service in Hakodate on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Nov. 7, 2014, amid expectations for more tourists following the start of the Hokkaido Shinkansen bullet train line in early 2016.

Ropeway over Thames

Ropeway over Thames

LONDON, Britain - A gondola on a ropeway transports passengers over the Thames in London on June 28, 2012. It began operation for the upcoming London Olympics the same day. Seen in the center is North Greenwich Arena, which will host Olympic events including gymnastics.

Ropeway over Thames

Ropeway over Thames

LONDON, Britain - Gondolas transport passengers on a ropeway over the Thames in London on June 28, 2012. They began operation for the upcoming London Olympics the same day. Seen below is North Greenwich Arena, which will host Olympic events including gymnastics.

Avalanche kills 2 skiers, injures 7 in Aomori

Avalanche kills 2 skiers, injures 7 in Aomori

AOMORI, Japan - A person who was injured in an avalanche near a mountaintop ropeway station on the Hakkoda mountain range in Aomori Prefecture is carried into an ambulance on Feb. 14.

Daisetsuzan mountain ranges take on autumn colors, a panoramic view of colored leaves against the blue sky

Daisetsuzan mountain ranges in Hokkaido are now at the height of the fall foliage. Under the blue sky on Sept. 16, rowan trees and Gold birches colored mountain surfaces in beautiful autumnal scenery at Mt. Kurodake (1,984 meters). According to the operator of the Kurodake Ropeway, "it is particularly bright in these past several years."Beautiful contrasts of green, red and yellow colors spread on the upper part of Mt. Kurodake, from the seventh station up to the summit.Date: September 16, 2021Place: Hokkaido, JAPAN

ASIA'S LONGEST ROPEWAY

ASIA'S LONGEST ROPEWAY==Date:Aug, 1970, Place:Gifu,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

SCENIC ROPEWAY OPENS

SCENIC ROPEWAY OPENS==Date:April, 1963, Place:Kanagawa, Hakone, JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

New facilities open on Hokkaido mountain

New facilities open on Hokkaido mountain

A ropeway gondola is operated in Hakodate in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido on Nov. 13, 2015. Hakodate Ropeway Corp. opened new facilities the same day in expectation of an increase in the number of tourists after the Hokkaido Shinkansen bullet train line opens in March 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

New facilities open on Hokkaido mountain

New facilities open on Hokkaido mountain

Visitors look at the view from an observation deck of Mt. Hakodate Ropeway in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido on Nov. 13, 2015. The facility was newly opened the same day in expectation of an increase in the number of tourists after the Hokkaido Shinkansen bullet train line opens in March 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Part of Hakone ropeway operations resumed

Part of Hakone ropeway operations resumed

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows ropeway gondolas operating at Mt. Hakone, southwest of Tokyo. Parts of the ropeway resumed services on Oct. 30, 2015, for the first time in nearly six months, as the volcanic activity level has receded. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Part of Hakone ropeway operations resumed

Part of Hakone ropeway operations resumed

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows ropeway gondolas operating at Mt. Hakone, southwest of Tokyo. Parts of the ropeway resumed services on Oct. 30, 2015, for the first time in nearly six months, as the volcanic activity level has receded. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Part of Hakone ropeway operations resumed

Part of Hakone ropeway operations resumed

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows ropeway gondolas operating at Mt. Hakone, southwest of Tokyo. Parts of the ropeway resumed services on Oct. 30, 2015, for the first time in nearly six months, as the volcanic activity level has receded. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Volcanic eruption on Mt. Aso in southwestern Japan

Volcanic eruption on Mt. Aso in southwestern Japan

The ropeway station near the crater of Mt. Nakadake, one of the five peaks that constitute Mt. Aso in the southwestern Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto, are covered in volcanic ash after an eruption on Sept. 14, 2015. Photo was taken from a Kyodo News helicopter. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo