Tianmen Mountain: What Makes Tourists' Hearts Stop Right on the World's Longest Cable Car?

Tianmen Mountain is one of the most famous and majestic mountains in Zhangjiajie National Park, Hunan Province, China. This is a Chinese tourist destination that attracts a large number of visitors because of its majestic natural beauty, sacred space and many unique experiences such as the world's longest cable car, the Skywalk glass road, and 999 steps leading to Heaven's Gate.


Not only attractive for its spectacular scenery, Tianmen Mountain also has a deep spiritual meaning, considered a place where heaven and earth meet. The name "Thien Mon" originates from a natural cave through the mountain, located at an altitude of more than 1,500 meters, forming a giant stone gate about 131.5 meters high, like a mysterious "gate to heaven". This is also the place where many adventurous performances have taken place such as flying through Heaven's Gate by plane or free parachute jumping.
The Tianmen Mountain cable car system is known as one of the most impressive cable car routes in the world. With a total length of 7,455m, a height difference of up to 1,279m and 98 modern cabins, this cable car line connects the center of Zhangjiajie city with the top of Tianmen Mountain, allowing visitors to reach the "gate of heaven" in a spectacular way.


On the journey lasting about 30 minutes, visitors will admire the majestic panoramic view of the mountains and forests, the steep cliffs and the white clouds floating right before their eyes. The feeling of sitting in a cabin suspended in the air brings a mixture of excitement and excitement, especially when the cable car glides over steep slopes or across deep ravines. This is not only a means of transportation, but also an indispensable experience in the journey to Tianmen Mountain.
The 999 stone steps leading to Tianmen Cave are not random but have a deep symbolic meaning in East Asian culture. The number 999 is considered a sacred number, representing the journey to heaven, purity and spiritual perfection.


According to local Buddhist beliefs, each step up the stairs is a time to shake off troubles and desires such as greed, anger, and ignorance. Conquering all 999 steps with your own feet is not only a physical challenge but also helps the soul feel lighter and more peaceful.
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Post by minhhuyennguyen | Oct 17, 2025