Zhangjiajie Ultimate Travel Guide

Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park NO.1 Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park Route A ⛰️ Highlights: A 5A-rated scenic area featuring karst landforms, listed among the "100 Must-Visit Places in the World." Home to the world's longest alpine passenger cable car🚠, stretching 7,748 meters. 🎟️ Ticket Info: Due to visitor limits for Route A tickets, book at least 3 days in advance (7 days for summer vacations and holidays). Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled entry time (arriving earlier won't be allowed by security🤫). Three attractions inside the park require additional fees (Lower Section of Mountain-Piercing Escalator, Glass Skywalk, and Summit Sightseeing Cable Car). 🕐 Opening Hours: 07:30-19:00 (last entry at 16:00) 💗 Extra Tips: Detailed Route A Itinerary: 1. Tianmen Mountain Cable Car Lower Station (ticket check) 2. Take the cable car uphill 3. Arrive at the Upper Cable Car Station (choose West Route, East Route, or walk from West to East) 4. Descend via Mountain-Piercing Escalator 5. Tianmen Cave 6. 999 Steps or paid escalator down 7. Tianmen Cave Plaza (best spot for upward shots of Tianmen Mountain) 8. Fast Cable Car Upper Station (descent) 9. Take the shuttle bus back to the Lower Cable Car Station 🏠 Accommodation Recommendation: Four Famous Architects Aesthetic Inn (Tianmen Mountain Branch) – just a 5-minute walk from the rear entrance of Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area. Highly rated with 4.8 stars and 22,000 favorites. Excellent butler service👍.