As key special-equipment for scenic spots and mountain areas, passenger ropeways transport passengers via steel-rope systems. Multiple mechanical and electrical subsystems guarantee riding safety while visitors enjoy mountain views.

Many passengers feel nervous riding high-altitude cable cars. Cable cars carry no on-board engines. All power comes from station-mounted motors. Multiple mechanical safeguards are built-in.

Ropeway cable cars originated in early 1800s for mine-cargo transport. Steel ropes carried goods across rough mountains with intermediate support towers. In early 1900s, electric motors greatly improved efficiency and expanded application scenarios.

Two major uphill transport tools in ski resorts are ski lifts and magic carpets. They differ greatly in working logic and applicable scenarios and affect skiing experience directly.