131121 UEL Hon Doc 230 View from the Emirates Air Line, a cable car crossing the River Thames in Greenwich, 21 November 2013.

The Emirates Air Line is a cable car crossing the River Thames in Greenwich, and the 1km journey gives passengers spectacular views of London from a height of up to 90m (295ft). As well as the incredible views of the Thames Barrier, the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf and the impressive Olympic Park, the cable car touches down south of the River Thames in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. You'll land just ten minutes away from the entertainment complex of the O2 Arena, which includes many bars, a cinema, live music venues and a nightclub.