National 5A Scenic AreaCentral China
Tianmen Mountain
天门山 · Hunan, Zhangjiajie
A dramatic mountain reached by a record-breaking cable car, with glass skywalks and a vast natural arch.
Tianmen Mountain rises directly behind Zhangjiajie city, crowned by the massive natural arch of Tianmen ('Heaven's Gate') Cave and laced with vertiginous glass walkways bolted to sheer cliffs. One of the world's longest cable cars climbs nearly 7.5 km from the city to the summit, where a temple and cliff paths offer sweeping views.
Revered locally as the 'soul' of western Hunan, Tianmen has drawn pilgrims and the curious for centuries, with 999 steps leading to its cave. Developed for modern tourism in the 2000s with its spectacular cable car and glass paths, it is now one of China's most thrilling mountain experiences.
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