Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain Travel Guide

Tianmen Mountain Ticket Price

Adult Ticket Price

• Peak Season: The official ticket price for new A/B/C lines is 275 + 3 yuan insurance, from March 1st to November 31st every year;
• Off Season: From December 10th to February 28th every year, the fare is to be determined.

Note:

Tianmen Mountain scenic spot tickets mainly include scenic spot tickets, scenic spot transportation fees (including ropeway, environmental protection car, express ropeway, excluding mountain top forest sightseeing cable car), and scenic spot accident insurance of 3 yuan.

Discount Tickets and Free Ticket Policy:

• Minors from 14 years old (including 6 years old) to 18 years old (excluding 18 years old), full-time undergraduate students and below, seniors from 60 years old (including 60 years old) to 65 years old, active military personnel, and retired military cadres can purchase discounted tickets with valid certificates;
• Children under 1.2 meters (including 1.2 meters) are free of charge.

2020 Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain Latest Transportation Routes and Ticket Types

How to reach Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area

• City Bus: Take the No. 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 bus in the city (fare 1 yuan), all can reach the city garden cableway station, you can take the cableway up the mountain to visit, you can also take the free bus to Tianmen Mountain Gate.
• Long-distance Bus Station to the Scenic Area: Take the No. 4, 5, 10 bus from the bus station to the Tianmen Mountain Cableway Station, the fare is 1 yuan, within 10 minutes.
• Railway Station to the Scenic Area: Take the No. 6, 5 bus from the railway station, the fare is 1 yuan, and you can reach the Tianmen Mountain Cableway Station within 5 minutes. You can also walk there or take a taxi. The taxi fare is about 10 yuan.
• Airport to the Scenic Area: Take a taxi from the airport to the City Garden Cableway Station (Tianmen Mountain Cableway Station), the fare is about 30 yuan.

What are the Main Tourist Attractions in Tianmen Mountain?

Tianmen Cave

• Located in Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park, the gate is 131.5m high and 50m wide. It is the highest natural穿山 karst cave in the world and the most representative attraction in Tianmen Mountain.
• "Tianmen Spitting Fog" and "Tianmen Xiaguang" are known as rare spectacles in the world. The 999-level ascending ladder is not only the way to reach Tianmen, but also a spiritual place for making wishes and praying for blessings.
• Every winter, Tianmendong and Tongtian Avenue (the winding mountain road with 99 bends) leading to Tianmendong are closed due to snow and icy roads.

Tianmen Mountain Ropeway

• Total length of the ropeway: 7455 meters.
• It takes about 30 minutes to reach the top of the mountain by ropeway.
• If the weather is foggy, you can only see the fog around you in the ropeway, and you feel like you are entering a fairyland.
• The ropeway has a total of 98 gondolas and 57 ropeway supports (including 3 rescue supports), all using original imported equipment from Europe.
• Starting from the city garden in the center of Zhangjiajie City and reaching the original air garden on the top of Tianmen Mountain, it is one of the "Four Wonders" of Tianmen Mountain Tourist Scenic Area.

Ghost Valley Plank Road

• Suspended on the cliffs on the upper side of Guigu Cave.
• Different from other plank roads, the Guigu Plank Road is neither on the top of the cliff nor on the side of the cliff, but stands in the middle of the cliff, giving people the feeling of undulating with the cliff.
• At the highest point of the plank road, there is a glass platform about 5 meters long and a canyon suspension bridge hanging over the abyss, commonly known as the "Sky Road".
• Looking down through the glass platform, the abyss is under your feet, and the mountain wind blows by your side, giving you a thrilling feeling of flying.

Tongtian Avenue Highway Wonder

• Winding and winding through the cliffs of the mountain, it has become a wonder of roads in the world;
• There are 99 sharp bends in the road, the most dangerous section of which was scientifically demonstrated and designed before it was successfully built. You can see the steepness of the road from the pictures.

Glass Plank Road

• The entire line is made of transparent glass. If you are brave enough, you must challenge the eastern "Sky Road" on the top of Tianmen Mountain.

Tianmen Mountain Tour Route Arrangement

Tianmen Mountain takes about 3-4 hours to complete the tour. If you don't need to rush back on the same day, you can consider going to the Tusi City, a cultural and scenic spot in the city. It only takes 5 minutes by taxi from Tianmen Mountain.

For many tourists who arrive in Zhangjiajie at noon on the first day, it is not convenient to go anywhere with only half a day left on the day, so they can buy tickets for Tianmen Mountain in advance and book accommodation on the day. Once they arrive in Zhangjiajie, they will immediately put their luggage in a hotel or inn (here, we recommend many inns opposite the Tianmen Mountain Ropeway Company, which are convenient and easy to live in), and then walk for about 5 minutes to the Tianmen Mountain Ropeway Company to pick up tickets and enter the park (need to make an appointment in advance, A Line and B Line are both available), and it is very convenient to go down the mountain and return to the place of accommodation after the tour.

How to arrange the Tianmen Mountain tour route?

Tips: * Tianmen Mountain tour tickets are mainly sold in A-line tickets and B-line tickets and enter in different time periods. * Line 1 (formerly Line A) tour method: go up by ropeway and down by environmental protection car. * Line 2 (formerly Line B) tour method: go up by environmental protection car and go down by ropeway. * The new route is divided into A/B/C lines, and the tour methods are as follows: * Line A: go up by ropeway, go down by express line, enter the city's Tianmen Mountain Ropeway Company; * Line B: go up by express line, go down by ropeway, enter the forest park gate; * Line C: go up by express line, go down by express line, enter the forest park gate. * Time-sharing admission means that, for example, if you have booked a Line A ticket, and the ticket says the check-in time is 9:00-10:00, then you have to go to the ropeway station to check in and enter the scenic spot within the check-in time period. Therefore, tourists need to pick up tickets in advance and enter the scenic spot to queue up (it is recommended to arrive more than 30 minutes in advance); the same goes for Line B tickets, except that Line B tickets need to go to the ropeway station in advance to take the environmentally friendly car to the Tianmen Fox Fairy Show at the foot of Tianmen Mountain Line up to enter the park.

It is recommended that you book tickets on Ctrip before going to the scenic spot. It is convenient and affordable to book online in advance, and you don't need to queue up to pick up tickets. After booking, you can directly take your original ID card to the self-service machine to pick up tickets and enter the scenic spot. Especially convenient and time-saving.

Many people always think of buying tickets at the scenic spot. It is not impossible, but Tianmen Mountain is really too popular. Online tickets and group tickets need to be booked in advance. It is generally recommended to book online at least 3 days in advance. You can't book on the same day. If you buy on the same day, you can only buy retail tickets. It is basically difficult to buy on the same day during peak season, and the queuing time for tickets is very long. The most important thing is that you may queue up to buy tickets on the same day. Tickets are still not available in the end, because retail tickets are also limited on the same day, so tourists must remember this. This is especially important! Book in advance! Book in advance! Book in advance!

Let me show you two tour maps of Line A and Line B, which you can save in advance in case of emergency.

Tour Line A direction map: * Line A goes westbound * Line A goes eastbound

Tour Line B direction map: * Line B goes westbound * Line B goes eastbound

Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park:

• Tianmen Mountain is named after the natural wonder "Tianmen Cave". When visiting Tianmen Mountain, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the mountains in the cable car.
• The core scenic spot is Tianmenshan Temple. Near the temple is the "Qiu'er Cave". According to folklore, the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, who gave birth to a child, manifested here, and devout wishes can be made for children.
• Be sure to experience the glass plank road built on the cliffs, see the abyss under your feet, and feel the joy of walking in the air while you are frightened.
• There are three tour routes to choose from in Tianmen Mountain, all of which are classic scenery in the scenic spot and feel the visual shock.

The essence attractions of Line A and Line B from east to west are the same. There is no need to choose whether to take the east line or the west line. In fact, the top of the mountain is a loop from one end to the other. There is no need to worry about whether to buy Line A or Line B. The attractions to visit are all the same.

Popular Attractions around Tianmen Mountain

Of course, when you come to Zhangjiajie, you won’t just play for one day. You must not miss the core, essence, and popular attractions in Zhangjiajie, such as Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, Tianmen Mountain Glass Plank Road, etc. For details, please refer to 6 people Small group play.

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge:

• Tickets: 128 yuan/person;
• Admission time: 07:30-16:00.

Located in Sanguansi Township, Cili County, Zhangjiajie City, it is adjacent to the Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Scenic Spot, a world natural heritage and world geopark. It has the world's highest bungee jumping glass bridge.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park:

• Tickets: 227 yuan/person;
• Admission time: 08:00-16:00.

Known for its peaks, secluded valleys, and beautiful forests. Among them, there are more than 3,000 strange peaks, such as humans and beasts, such as tools and objects, with lifelike images, magnificent momentum, and the reputation of "Three Thousand Strange Peaks, Eight Hundred Beautiful Waters".

Three Questions and Answers:

1. What are the different ticket options for Tianmen Mountain?

Tianmen Mountain offers different ticket types, including A, B, and C lines. These lines dictate the route you take through the park and the transportation methods included. Line A typically involves taking the cable car up and the eco-bus down, Line B reverses this, and Line C uses the eco-bus for both ascent and descent.

2. What is the best time of year to visit Tianmen Mountain?

The best time to visit Tianmen Mountain is during the spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) seasons. During these times, the weather is pleasantly mild, and the scenery is adorned with vibrant colors.

3. Are there any accommodations available near Tianmen Mountain?

Yes, there are numerous hotels and guesthouses located in Zhangjiajie City, which is a short distance from Tianmen Mountain. You can find accommodations ranging from budget-friendly options to more luxurious hotels.