Zhangjiajie: Tianmen SkyGate Mountain Guided Tour & Cableway｜China

Begin your adventure with a ride on the world’s longest alpine passenger cableway. Ascend to the summit, taking in panoramic views of the winding mountain roads, deep valleys, and drifting clouds.

Next, visit Tianmen Cave, a colossal natural arch carved through the rock by millennia of erosion. Climb the legendary 999-step Heavenly Ladder, a sacred stairway for visitors to pray for blessings and challenge themselves. Alternatively, take the mountain’s internal escalator system.

Then, walk along the Glass Skywalk, a suspended glass walkway attached to the mountain cliff. With transparent tempered glass underfoot and the canyon floor nearly 400 meters below, it offers thrills comparable to the Grand Canyon Skywalk in Arizona.

Continue to the Ghost Valley Plank Path, a cliff-hanging walkway built along sheer precipices. Named after the legendary strategist Guiguzi, the path offers breathtaking views and a thrilling walking experience.

Next, visit Tianmen Mountain Temple, the center of Buddhism in Western Hunan. Surrounded by towering ancient trees, it includes Shakya Mani Hall, Tianwang Hall, and Guanyin Hall, along with a seven-story pagoda that creates a quaint and tranquil scene.

Then, drive along Tongtian Avenue, a spectacular mountain road with 99 sharp bends winding up the mountain. The road is an engineering marvel that snakes dramatically through the mountain landscape.

Finally, explore the Summit Loop Trails, which connect various attractions including the Bonsai Stone Area, Yuhu Peak, Kunpeng Summit, and Lingquan Temple.