The most "unlucky" city in Hunan Province, its popularity far exceeds that of the provincial capital
by WilliamMcGregor46
Apr 10, 2024
Tianmen Mountain Fairy Adventure! Sea of Clouds Spectacle + Fox Spirit Awakens, the Highlight of Your Social Circle! 🌄
📍 Reasons to Visit:
Divine Cableway! 999-step Heavenly Ladder leading straight to the fairyland!
Fox Spirit Awakens! Live performance that will blow your mind!
🚌 Transportation Tips:
Tianmen Mountain Cableway Lower Station 📍 No. 11 Dayong Middle Road, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie
10 minutes by taxi from downtown, recommended to arrive before 7 AM to avoid crowds
🎭 Must-Do Route:
1️⃣ Tianmen Mountain Cableway → Lingxiaotai
The world's longest high-altitude passenger cableway! 7,480 meters through clouds and mist
📸 Photo spot: window seat on the cable car for sea of clouds shots
2️⃣ Glass Walkway → Guigu Walkway
Thrilling experience 1,430 meters above the ground! Look down to see the abyss
💡 Tips: Rent anti-slip shoe covers for 5 RMB/pair
3️⃣ Tianmen Cave Ladder
Climb 999 steps to touch Tianmen Cave! At the top, there is a blessing bell
4️⃣ Tianmen Fox Spirit Theater (Night Show)
Live canyon theater! The fox spirit really opens her eyes and looks up under the moonlight
🎫 VIP area offers the best view, bring a jacket to guard against mountain wind
🦊 Mysterious Check-in Spots:
▫️ Blessing Hall Red Ribbon: 15 RMB for a wish plaque, very photogenic
▫️ Fox Spirit Statue: Lightly touch the forehead to trigger blinking mechanism
🍜 Mountain Delicacies:
Sanxia Pot (Master Hu’s most authentic)
Rock Ear Mushroom Stewed with Free-Range Chicken (a must-order at Tianmen Mountain Hotel)
Kudzu Root Jelly (refreshing treat to cool down during the climb)
⚠️ Pitfall Prevention Guide:
① Don’t trust "fast track" scalpers!
② Bring a raincoat on rainy days (20 RMB each at the summit)
③ Last cableway down is at 5:30 PM
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