Tianmen Mountain & Glass Skywalk
Tianmen Mountain — Heaven's Gate arch, glass walkways, and the world's longest cable car
- Time needed
- 5-6 hours
- Rating
- AAA
Overview
Tianmen Mountain (Heaven's Gate Mountain) rises dramatically 1,519 metres above Zhangjiajie city. It is famous for its natural arch — Tianmen Cave — a 131-metre high opening in the cliff face that locals call the Gate of Heaven. Access is via the world's longest passenger cable car (7.5 kilometres, 30 minutes) from the city centre, which rises through extraordinary karst scenery. At the summit, glass-bottomed walkways cling to the cliff faces, and 999 steps lead down through the forest to Tianmen Cave.
Plan your visit
Best time to visit
Clear days for best visibility. October-November for autumn colour. Avoid Chinese national holidays.
Getting there
The cable car base station is in central Zhangjiajie city. Buses and taxis available. The cable car is separate from Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and requires a separate ticket.
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