Tianmen Mountain: Is it the Gateway to Heaven in the Clouds?

Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park 1. 📍Location: Yongding District, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province Features: Tianmen Cave, Glass Walkway, 99-Bend Mountain Road, Mountain Cable Car Best Season: April-October (Spring and autumn have pleasant weather, avoid rainy season) 2. 🚗Transportation ①By Air: Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport, about 10km from Tianmen Mountain, 15 minutes by taxi. ②By High-speed Rail/Train: Zhangjiajie West Station (high-speed rail) or Zhangjiajie Station, about 20 minutes by taxi to the scenic area. ③By Bus: Direct buses from Changsha/Fenghuang and other places. Transportation within the Scenic Area: ①Cable Car: Tianmen Mountain Cable Car (world's longest mountain passenger cableway, goes directly to the summit). ②Shuttle Bus: From the entrance to Tianmen Cave (experience the 99-bend mountain road). ③Mountain Escalator: From Tianmen Cave to the summit (fee included in entrance ticket). 3. 🍀Ticket Information Route A: Cable car up + shuttle bus down (recommended, priority choice during peak season). Route B: Shuttle bus up + cable car down. Route C: Shuttle bus round trip (suitable for those afraid of heights). Price: 258-278 yuan (includes cable car + escalator, refer to official website for current prices). Ticket Purchase: Official WeChat account "Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area" or OTA platforms (buy tickets 3 days in advance, tickets sell out quickly during peak season). Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00 (may be extended during peak season). 4. ⛰️Must-Visit Attractions and Routes ①Classic Route (Example: Route A) Morning: Cable car up → Lingxiao Platform → West Glass Walkway (60 yuan shoe cover fee) → Guigu Plank Road → Tianmen Mountain Temple. Noon: Lunch at summit restaurant or bring your own food. Afternoon: East Gongtongyuan → Mountain escalator down to Tianmen Cave → 999 Steps (or escalator) → Shuttle bus down. ②Core Attractions Tianmen Cave: Iconic natural mountain cave, accessible by climbing 999 steps or taking the escalator. Glass Walkway: Suspended on cliff face, divided into East/West/Panlong Cliff sections (choose one section). Guigu Plank Road: Overlooks the valley, feels like a fairyland on cloudy days. Yunmeng Peak: Highest point of Tianmen Mountain, panoramic view of Zhangjiajie. 5. ‼️Important Notes Weather: Check the weather forecast in advance, rain and fog may affect visibility. Clothing: Wear non-slip sports shoes, bring a jacket for temperature differences at the summit. Safety: No running on glass walkways, avoid risky photo-taking near cliff edges. Avoid Crowds: During peak seasons (May Day/National Day), arrive at the scenic area before 7am to avoid lines. 💭Other Tips: Restaurants are available at the summit but prices are high; consider bringing snacks. Drones need to be registered in advance, and flying is prohibited in certain areas. 6. Nearby Attractions Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Wulingyuan): Separate ticket required, plan 2 days for visit. Grand Canyon Glass Bridge: About 1.5 hours drive from Tianmen Mountain. Fenghuang Ancient Town: Can be visited on the return journey (3-hour drive).