Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park

Mia

2023-04-24

Introduction of Tianmen Mountain

Name in Chinese: 天门山国家森林公园

Location: 8km south of Zhangjiajie

Ticket cost: CNY258 (Mar 1 - Nov 30, including entrance fee, cable car, and shuttle bus), CNY225 (Dec 1 - Feb 28, including entrance fee and cable car)

Opening hours: 08:00-18:00 (Mar 1 - Nov 30), 08:30-18:30 (Dec 1 - Feb 28)

Duration of visit: 4-5 hours

Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain is a natural wonder of typical karst landform with towering cliffs on all sides, and distinctive tourism transportation features. The mountain is named "Tianmen" which means "Heavenly Gate" in Chinese, as it has a natural arch formed by the erosion of the mountain. The major scenic areas include Biye Yaotai, Seeking Immortals Wonderland, Heavenly Buddhist Kingdom, and Tianmen Cave.

Tianmen Mountain is not only known for its breathtaking natural scenery but also for its distinctive tourism transportation features that make it a must-visit destination. The Tianmen Mountain Cableway is an impressive engineering marvel that appears like a rainbow dragon soaring high up in the sky, while the Tongtian Avenue is a winding road that snakes upwards with an astonishing 99 bends. The glass cliff path adds even more thrill and excitement to the already exhilarating experience of visiting the mountain.

Moreover, Tianmen Mountain has witnessed a series of legendary and exciting events that have captivated visitors from all over the world. From airplanes flying through Tianmen to Spider-Man scaling the Tianmen Cave with bare hands, skywalkers braving the Tianmen Mountain Cableway, winged fliers soaring through Tianmen Cave, and the Wingsuit Flying World Championship, the mountain has become a symbol of adventure and excitement.

Tianmen Mountain Skywalk Tianmen Mountain Cable Car

What to see and do at Tianmen Mountain

1. Tianmen Cave: This is a natural archway formed by erosion and weathering. Visitors can walk through the cave and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding area.

2. Cable Car Ride: Take the world's longest cable car ride up to the top of the mountain, which offers stunning views of the valley and surrounding mountains.

3. Glass Skywalk: The Glass Skywalk is a transparent walkway that stretches over a cliff. It's an exhilarating experience and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area.

4. Tianmen Mountain Temple: This temple is located at the top of the mountain and is surrounded by beautiful gardens. It's a peaceful and serene place to visit and offers great views of the surrounding area.

5. Plank Road in the Sky: This is a narrow walkway that is attached to the side of a cliff. It's not for the faint of heart, but it offers some of the most stunning views of the valley below.

6. The 99 Bends: It is known for its winding route that includes 99 sharp turns as it ascends to the summit of the mountain. The altitude rises from 200 meters to 1,200 meters. It is the most beautiful serpentine road in China. The construction took 8 years from 1998 to 2005. It is a miracle like the Great Wall.

Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain Tour Route

The park has various transportation means including cable car, shuttle bus, and escalator. Guided groups will be well arranged by our local guides. For independent travelers, you can plan the visiting order beforehand.

Route A:

• Take the cable car from the lower station in the city to the mountaintop.

• Visit the mountaintop Sky Garden.

• Take the escalator down to Tianmen Cave.

• After visiting Tianmen Cave, take the shuttle bus down to the mountain gate.

• Take the shuttle bus back to the cable car lower station

Route B:

• Take the shuttle bus from the lower station in the city to the mountaintop.

• Take the shuttle bus to Tianmen Cave.

• After visiting Tianmen Cave, take the escalator to the mountaintop.

• Visit the mountaintop Sky Garden.

• Take the cable car down and return to the cable car lower station.