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based on 1,390 reviewTianmen Mountain National Forest Park is named after its natural wonder, Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park - Tianmen Cave. When visiting the attraction, you can enjoy panoramic views of the winding Heaven-Linking Avenue and the stunning mountain scenery from the cable car. For the adventurous, walking along the cliffside glass walkway offers an exhilarating experience of walking in mid-air.
Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park is located close to Zhangjiajie city. The Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park - Tianmen Cave is a natural karst cave formation, which locals believe leads directly to heaven. For regular visitors, Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park - Tianmen Cave is not open year-round. During winter each year, due to snow and icy roads, both Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park - Tianmen Cave and the access road (the 99-bend mountain highway known as Tongtian Avenue) leading to it are closed.
The lower station of the attraction's cableway is located in Guanliping, Yongding District, while the upper station isTianmen MountainTop. In 2020, the attraction opened an express cableway. The lower station of the express cableway is near the Tianmen Mountain entrance, while the upper station is atTianmen CaveNear the parking lot.
Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park features ancient towering trees and winding vines throughout. The attraction is divided into several main areas including Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park - Tianmen Cave, central route, eastern route, and western route. Visitors can choose different routes and areas to explore based on their preferences and physical condition.
The core attraction of the central route is Tianmen Mountain Temple. Near the temple lies the "Child-seeking cave," where folklore says the child-giving Guanyin appeared. Devout prayers here are believed to grant wishes for children. The highlight of the western route is an approx. 60 m long "glass walkway" built on a cliff face. With the entire path made of transparent glass, walking on it offers a thrilling experience as you gaze down at the seemingly bottomless valley beneath your feet, combining heart-pounding excitement with the joy of walking in mid-air. Currently, the eastern route and Panlong Cliff have also opened their own approx. 60 m long glass walkways respectively.
Accommodation is not available within the attraction, so it must be completed in one day. Near Tianmen Mountain Temple, there is "Cherry Bay Restaurant" which offers snacks and fast food.
Near the lower station of Tianmen Mountain cableway, there is transportation available to "Grand Canyon Theater", where you can watch the live show and magical musical "Tianmen Fox Fairy". Adapted from the mythological tale "Liu Hai cuts firewood", it tells a touching love story between a human and a fox. With live music, lighting effects, and captivating scenes like a giant moon, fox spirit transformations, falling snow, and high-altitude flying bridges, this legendary romance is vividly portrayed.

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Show More ReviewsBest combo! But make sure you also book multiple cable car and elevator pass for Zanjieaje.