Tianmen Mountain: A Winter Wonderland | A Complete Guide

🔔 Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie is a breathtaking wonderland. The snow-capped mountains and rime ice are simply stunning! Every view is spectacular, and every step is a scene. The rime ice is especially beautiful, like a white wonderland. It's the perfect place to enjoy the snow in winter. ⏰ Best time to visit: December to February is the best time to visit, as Tianmen Mountain is often covered in thick snow, making it the most beautiful. 🗻 Tianmen Mountain, Zhangjiajie, Hunan 📍 Location: No. 11 Dayong Middle Road, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province. 💯 Travel essentials: ID card, student ID, warm clothes (thermal underwear, down jacket, waterproof snow boots, gloves, earmuffs, hat, scarf, hiking boots, and photo-friendly clothes). The weather on Tianmen Mountain is much colder than at the foot of the mountain! 🚗 Transportation 🛩 By air: Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport, shuttle buses to the city center are available, but not frequent. 🚅 By high-speed rail: Zhangjiajie West Railway Station, 20 minutes by taxi. 🚂 By train: Zhangjiajie Railway Station, 10 minutes by taxi. 🎫 Tianmen Mountain tickets are about CNY 258. There are three types of tickets: 👉 Route A: Cableway up - bus down 👉 Route B: Bus up - cableway down 👉 Route C: Bus up - bus down Route A is recommended, as it is the most reasonable. It saves energy to start from the top of the mountain. 🚦 Main attractions: 🔲 Glass Skywalk: Each person gets a pair of shoe covers. The skywalk is short and not scary. The snow-covered glass skywalk is a must-see. 🔲 Tianmen Cave: The iconic attraction of Tianmen Mountain. You have to climb 999 steps to reach it. The snowflakes add a mysterious beauty to the cave. 🔲 Tongtian Avenue: With a drop of 1,000 meters and winding curves, it is known as the "World's No. 1 Highway Wonder." 📝 Tips: ♥️ Check the weather forecast and arrive in Zhangjiajie early to see the rime ice. ♥️ Go up the mountain early. The mountain is slippery when it rains or snows, so wear non-slip shoes or add crampons. Crampons are available on the mountain for CNY 15. ♥️ E-tickets must be exchanged with an ID card. Student IDs are required for ticket inspection. Keep your ticket for the entire trip. Each route can only be taken once (additional tickets are required). ♥️ Tianmen Mountain is small and can be explored in one day. If you have time, you can visit the other three core scenic areas in Zhangjiajie: Forest Park, Furong Town, and Phoenix Ancient Town. ♥️ Remember! Buy tickets in advance during peak season, and don't book the wrong tickets during the off-season! There are three types of tickets for the Tianmen Mountain Glass Skywalk, so don't book the wrong one!