Tianmen Mountain – Gateway to Heaven in Zhangjiajie ✨🇨🇳

Tianmen Mountain, in Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, is one of China’s most breathtaking natural wonders. Famous for its dramatic cliffs, winding roads, and the legendary “Heaven’s Gate,” this sacred mountain offers a mix of stunning landscapes and thrilling experiences.

Highlights to experience:
• 🚠 World’s Longest Cable Car Ride – A 30-minute journey rising over valleys and villages to the mountaintop.
• 🌌 Tianmen Cave (Heaven’s Gate) – A giant natural arch at 131 meters high, often reached by climbing nearly 1,000 steps.
• 🛣️ 99-Bend Road – A dizzying mountain road with 99 sharp turns leading to the cave.
• 🌉 Glass Skywalks – Transparent cliffside walkways that test your courage with views straight down.
• 🌲 Tianmen Temple – A historic Buddhist temple perched high in the clouds.

How to Reach:
• ✈️ Fly into Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport, just 5 km from Tianmen Mountain.
• 🚇 From downtown Zhangjiajie, take the Tianmen Mountain Cable Car Station, conveniently located in the city center.
• 🚌 Shuttle buses run between scenic spots on the mountain once you’re inside the park.

Best time to visit: April to October for clear skies, lush greenery, and mild weather. Winter visits offer magical snowy landscapes.

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Post by Kristel Arianna | Sep 8, 2025