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Tianmen Mountain Cableway

Zhangjiajie, China

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Tianmen Mountain Cableway

A cable car running from downtown Zhangjiajie directly to the summit of Tianmen Mountain, about 7.5 km and 30 minutes. Riders see the 99-Bend road, karst cliffs and forests on the way, and find Tianmen Cave and a glass walkway at the top.

Highlights

  • 99-Bend Heaven-Linking Road
  • Tianmen Cave
  • Glass walkway

Good to know

  • Advance online booking gives timed entry slots
  • Holiday queues can exceed three hours
  • Weather and fog can close the long cableway

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