Tianmen Mountain, located in Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province, is one of China's famous peaks. It is also a world natural heritage, a world geological park and a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction. The most famous attraction in Tianmen Mountain is Tianmen Cave. This natural stone bridge about 30 meters long and 50 meters high connects the two peaks and is the iconic attraction of Tianmen Mountain. However, there are so many routes in Tianmen Mountain, how can you have the most fun? Next, let’s share the guide to the Tianmen Mountain route.

1. Introduction to Tianmen Mountain Routes

There are many routes in Tianmen Mountain, mainly including: cableway routes, hiking routes, loop routes, etc. Among them, the most classic is the cableway route, because you can go from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain, which not only saves time and effort, but also allows you to enjoy the beautiful scenery. However, tickets for the ropeway route are relatively expensive. If you want to save money, you can choose the hiking route.

2. Tianmen Mountain Route Guide

1. Cableway Route

If you choose the cableway route, you can start from the Tianmen Mountain Cableway Station and reach the Tianmen Mountain Cableway at the top of the mountain. Get on the station. The cableway has a total length of 7,455 meters and a height difference of 1,279 meters. It is the longest single-cable cableway in the world and the main means of transportation for tourism in Tianmen Mountain. Starting from the upper station of the cableway, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Tianmen Mountain, such as Tianmen Cave, glass plank road, cloud viewing platform, etc.

2. Hiking route

If you choose the hiking route, you can start from the entrance of Tianmen Mountain, go all the way up the mountain road, and finally reach the top of the mountain. The hiking route is about 8 kilometers long and requires climbing 999 steps, which is a test of physical strength and endurance. However, the hiking route can better feel the natural scenery and human history of Tianmen Mountain, such as Tianmen Cave, Glass Plank Road, Cloud Viewing Platform, Tianmen Mountain Temple, etc.

3. Loop Route

If you want to have a more comprehensive understanding of Tianmen Mountain, you can choose the loop route. The loop route includes a cableway route and a hiking route. You can first take the cableway to the top of the mountain, then hike to various attractions in Tianmen Mountain, and finally take the cableway down the mountain. The loop route requires a longer time and physical effort, but you can gain a more comprehensive understanding of the scenery and history of Tianmen Mountain.

3. Precautions on the Tianmen Mountain route

1. The climate of Tianmen Mountain is changeable, so you need to pay attention to keeping warm and Sun protection, especially in winter and summer.

2. The Tianmen Mountain route is relatively steep, so you need to pay attention to safety, especially the steps and roads under your feet when hiking.

3. Ticket prices for Tianmen Mountain are relatively high, so you need to plan your itinerary and budget in advance.

4. There are many tourists in Tianmen Mountain, so you need to book hotels and tickets in advance to avoid delaying your trip.

IV. Conclusion

Tianmen Mountain is one of China’s famous tourist attractions, with beautiful natural scenery and human history. Choose the right route to better enjoy the beautiful scenery of Tianmen Mountain. However, it is necessaryPay attention to issues such as climate, safety and ticket prices in Tianmen Mountain. I hope this guide can help everyone and make everyone have more fun in Tianmen Mountain.