Tianmen Mountain (天门山), located just south of Zhangjiajie City (张家界市) in Hunan Province (湖南省), is one of China’s most awe-inspiring mountain destinations — a place where sheer cliffs, winding roads, glass walkways, and ancient temples come together to create a dramatic and unforgettable experience. Known as the “Heaven’s Gate Mountain,” it offers both natural grandeur and a sense of spiritual mystique, attracting adventurers, photographers, and pilgrims alike.
One of the most famous features of Tianmen Mountain is the natural rock arch near the summit, called Tianmen Cave (天门洞), which looks like a massive gateway carved into the mountain face. Formed by natural erosion, this 131-meter-high opening inspired the mountain’s name and is considered a symbol of divine connection. To reach it, visitors climb the 999 Steps Stairway to Heaven (天梯999级台阶), a steep and breathtaking path that adds to the mountain’s legendary status.
For those seeking an even more thrilling approach, the Tianmen Mountain Cableway (天门山索道) is one of the longest in the world, stretching over 7 kilometers from downtown Zhangjiajie to the mountaintop. The ride offers stunning aerial views of the city, rivers, cliffs, and deep forested valleys far below. The journey itself is an unforgettable experience.
Another highlight is the Tianmen Mountain Road (通天大道), often called the "99 Bends Road," a twisting mountain highway with sharp turns that zigzag up to the base of Tianmen Cave. The road has become famous for car races and extreme driving videos, and it offers stunning views for those who brave the ride.
At the summit, wooden walkways and trails wind along cliffs and through lush forest, offering peaceful views over rolling mountains. Among the most exciting paths is the glass skywalk, a transparent walkway built into the edge of the cliff, where visitors can look straight down at the valley floor more than a thousand meters below. There are several glass paths and observation decks, each offering a thrilling combination of fear and beauty.
Tianmen Mountain is also a place of spiritual importance. The Tianmen Mountain Temple (天门山寺), originally built during the Tang Dynasty, sits near the summit and is surrounded by ancient trees and quiet pavilions. Monks still live and practice here, and the atmosphere is peaceful and reflective, especially when clouds drift through the trees.
Whether you come for the thrill of the glass walkway, the beauty of the mountain vistas, or the spiritual calm of the temples, Tianmen Mountain (天门山) offers a complete journey — one that combines adventure, culture, and some of the most dramatic scenery in China. From the moment you board the cable car to the time you descend the stairway from heaven, every step brings you closer to the sky.
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00:00 Preview (预览)
00:40 Tianmenshan Square (天门山广场)
03:32 Go up the ladder (上楼梯)
11:04 Traverse the mountain escalator (twice the speed) (穿越山地自动扶梯（两倍速度）)
20:10 Lounge area (休息区)
21:49 Yuhu Peak (玉壺峰)
24:31 East Line Glass Boardwalk (东线玻璃栈道)
27:23 Boardwalk (栈道)
30:23 Tianmen Mountain Temple (天门山寺)
38:01 Ropeway (索道)
41:37 Yunmeng Xianding (云梦仙顶)
43:20 Panlong Cliff Glass Plank Road (盘龙崖玻璃栈道)
46:49 Skywalk (天步道)
51:58 Leave Tianmen Mountain (double speed) (离开天门山（两倍速度）)
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