Hunan Province, China
Experience high-altitude karst cliffs, the 99-bend road, and the natural archway of Tianmen Cave. Plan your visit to this engineering marvel rising above Zhangjiajie.
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Select from park tickets, private guided trips, or combo tours exploring Zhangjiajie.
Top ratedThis wonderful tour offers us a way to appreciate the best of amazing Zhangjiajie.In 2 days,we will escape from the earth to another planet called:"Pandora"-Avatar...
Most bookedProfessinal English speaking guide and driver,help you to explore Beautiful 5A Tianmen mountain.Tianmen cave&glass plank road&forest garden in the air&green mountains...
Best valueWelcome to Tianmen Mountain, where your adventure begins! Prepare to challenge the dizzying glass skywalk and stand in awe of the legendary Heaven's Gate. To ensure a...
Explore
Discover the main sections of Tianmen Mountain, from the city station to the summit.
3 spotsTransport & StationsThe massive engineering projects taking visitors up into the clouds.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
3 spotsTianmen CaveThe natural archway that gives the mountain its name.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
3 spotsSummit Cliff PathsA vast plateau of primary forest ringed by cliff-hanging walkways.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
The park limits entry to 35,000 visitors per day.
Advance real-name ticketing is strictly enforced.
Plan your visit
Most visitors spend 5 to 8 hours navigating the complex transport lines and cliff paths.
April, May, September, and October offer pleasant weather and clear visibility.
The main cableway station is located directly in downtown Zhangjiajie.
Standard adult entry costs 275-288 RMB and includes main transport.
Tianmen Mountain rises abruptly from the edge of downtown Zhangjiajie. Known as 'Heaven's Gate Mountain', its defining feature is a massive natural karst archway carved into the upper cliff. Visitors travel via a complex system of cable cars, buses, and escalators to navigate the steep terrain. Read our guide on Transport Guide to understand the layout.
At the top, a plateau spans 9,600 hectares with dense forest cover. Here, concrete paths and transparent glass walkways cling to the sheer rock face over 1,400 meters above the valley. Find out Glass Skywalk Fear Factor before you decide on your route.
Visiting requires careful planning due to a strict real-name ticketing system and specific time slots. Learning about Route Differences is essential for a smooth day on the mountain.
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From Viator
62 reviews of the best of zhangjiajie on Viator
The VIP package doesn't really get you much extra, but you (a) get a priority line going up and (b) a lounge at the base. Nice, but may not be worth it for many people. That said, Tianmen Mountain is truly a "can't miss" experience.
Sam our guide was AMAZING. We had the best time on our two day tour with him. Do not hesitate to book this tour!
Outstanding. Eric and company are masters at what they do. Flexible , attentive, knowledgable and committed to ensuring we got everything we needed from the tour. Would absolutely recommend 100%. Eric has excellent English and great knowledge of the area. Made a wonderful video for us over the two days which is very professional. Thank you Eric
My husband and I greatly enjoyed our tour with Sunny! It was extremely helpful for Sunny to navigate us around the different paths of the mountain, the area is massive and we would certainly have missed key viewpoints without her. She also shared a lot modern and historical facts. Highly recommend booking this tour when visiting ZhangJiaJie!
Kelly provided me with an epic and excellent self guided tour, turn by turn instructions including a driver and pre booked tickets, felt a bit more independent which I loved. Kelly tailored the trip to my need and budget, well done
999 steps up to the Tian Men is a nice thing to do but not for everyone. If you haven’t walked regularly, think twice. Our guide, Lily made sure that we enjoyed doing this!
Our trip to Tianmen mountain and 72-towers was the most memorable part of our trip. Our guide Dora was very insightful on the culture and wanted us to get the best experience. We had photos and memories that will last a lifetime. I would recommend this tour adventure to all visiting Zhangjiajie as a must do
We had a wonderful time with Amy, we came for our honey moon and the attention was really special. She was really nice, help us to see all the best views and to go through all the places we wanted. We recommend a lot this tour, but specially with Amy (she has really good English).
Just finished an awesome 2-day tour! Amy was our guide and we had so much fun. Would recommend and do it again. Thank you for everything!!
Travel tips
Route DifferencesUnderstand the A, B, and C routing system and transport options.Read 
Tianmen vs ZhangjiajieCompare Tianmen's engineering thrills with the Avatar pillar landscapes.Read 
Best visiting timesFind the top months for clear skies and lower crowds at Tianmen.Read 
Transport GuideLearn exactly how to reach the Tianmen Mountain lower cableway station.Read 
Packing & ClothesEssential gear, clothing layers, and footwear for your mountain trip.Read 
Glass Skywalk Fear FactorHeights, safety, and bypass options for the transparent cliff paths.Read The main entrance (Tianmen Mountain Cableway Lower Station) is located directly in downtown Zhangjiajie. It is a 15-20 minute walk or a short taxi ride from the central train and bus stations. See Transport Guide.
Tianmen Mountain is a single large karst peak near downtown featuring high-altitude cliff walkways and the Tianmen Cave arch. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Wulingyuan) is further away and features thousands of sandstone pillars (the 'Avatar' mountains). See Tianmen vs Zhangjiajie.
Route A takes the long cableway up to the summit and the bus down. Route B takes the bus up and the cableway down. Route C uses buses for both. Route A is generally preferred. See Route Differences.
There are exactly 999 steep stone steps leading from the cave plaza into the mouth of the Tianmen Cave arch. They are known as the Stairway to Heaven.
The main cableway spans 7,455 meters (24,459 ft) and takes about 30 minutes from the downtown station to the summit.
Standard adult entry costs approximately 275-288 RMB. This includes park entry, the main cable cars, and shuttle buses. Children under 14 and seniors 65+ get free entry but pay for transport elements.
Book your tickets or tour in advance to secure your entry slot.
