Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
It is located 8 kilometers south of the urban area of Zhangjiajie City, and is a mountainous natural scenic area. The total area of the park is 96 square kilometers, with the summit area reaching 2 square kilometers. The main peak has an altitude of 1518.6 meters. The park is rich in forest vegetation resources, with the vegetation mainly consisting of primary secondary forests. It is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.
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The lower station of the Tianmen Mountain Cableway Company on Dangong Road, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province
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1. Core Features of the Scenic Area
Tianmen Mountain is renowned for its world's longest passenger cableway (7,455 meters), 99 bends of mountainous roads, and the 131.5-meter Tianmen Cave. It is the only 5A-level scenic area in the world that has a mountain elevator. Its iconic landscapes include:
Tianmen Cave: The world's highest natural cave through a mountain, resembling a gateway to the heavens. During the rainy season, the cave is filled with swirling clouds, creating an otherworldly scene.
Glass Walkway: The east-west section is 60 meters long and hangs 400 meters above the abyss. One needs to rent anti-slip shoes to attempt the challenge.
Guiyu Stairway: A 1600-meter cliff walkway, believed to be the place where Guigui Zi practiced. It is thrilling and shaking in strong winds.
Must-try activities:
1. High-altitude challenge:
Watching the wingsuit flying event at the base (World Championship on September 16-19)
360° viewing platform at Yunmeng Xian Ding (at an altitude of 1518.6 meters)
2. Cultural experience:
"Taiping Mountain Fairy Tale" live drama (ticket price: 298 yuan, featuring laser and waterfall effects)
Tujia ethnic group's waving dance performance (regularly held)
3. Social media spotlights:
Taking aerial photos of the "Taiping Mountain Suspension Bridge" in front of the Tianmen Cave
Capturing the abyss below from the transparent carriage on the cableway
Related attractions
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
The National Forest Park, located in Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province, China, is one of several national parks within the Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Covering an area of 130 square kilometers, it is China's first national forest park and was established in 1982. The park is located in the Wuling Mountains, featuring over 2,000 stone peaks. It has a forest coverage rate of 88% and is surrounded by mountains on all sides, with a warm and humid climate. The park features scenic spots such as Huangshi Village, Shadaogou, Jinbian Rock and Jinbian Stream, and offers seven main tourist routes including Huangshi Village, Jinbian Stream, Yaozi Village, Pipa Stream, Shadaogou, Back Garden and Chaotian Temple.
Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
It is located 8 kilometers south of the urban area of Zhangjiajie City, and is a mountainous natural scenic area. The total area of the park is 96 square kilometers, with the summit area reaching 2 square kilometers. The main peak has an altitude of 1518.6 meters. The park is rich in forest vegetation resources, with the vegetation mainly consisting of primary secondary forests. It is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.
Fu Yung Town
Furong Town is the only ancient town in China that is built over a waterfall. It features a 60-meter-high and 40-meter-wide waterfall that runs through the entire town. Formerly known as Wang Village, it is one of the four famous towns in western Hunan. It is renowned as the "thousand-year-old town hanging on a waterfall" and got its current name from the film "Furong Town". Its core attractions include the waterfall on the You River, the five-mile-long stone-paved street, and the cultural relics of the Tujia ethnic group.
