Tianmen Mountain Travel Tips: Advance Preparation and Photo-Taking Guide

Tianmen Mountain Travel Tips: Advance Preparation and Photo-Taking Guide I took a trip to Tianmen Mountain and really want to share some thoughts with everyone, especially those of you who have the song "To the Clouds" on repeat! That line, "To the Clouds," made me decide to go to Tianmen Mountain. It turned out to be a long journey up a high mountain, where I both saw the world and found myself. Buy Tickets in Advance 🎫 First of all, be sure to buy your tickets in advance! It's best to buy them a day ahead of time. Although you can buy them on-site, you'll have to wait in line. Buying tickets online directly will save you a lot of time. Route Selection 🛤️ There are three routes on Tianmen Mountain: Route A, Route B, and Route C. The official website has a detailed introduction to the differences between these three routes. You can search for "Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain 5A Scenic Area" on WeChat to learn more. Generally speaking, Route A is recommended during the off-season, and Route B can be chosen when there are more people during the peak season. Route A: Tianmen Mountain cable car up the mountain (long cable car) – Tianmen Cave cable car down the mountain (short cable car) Route B: Tianmen Cave cable car up the mountain (short cable car) – Tianmen Mountain cable car down the mountain (long cable car) Route C: Tianmen Cave cable car up the mountain (short cable car) – Tianmen Cave cable car down the mountain (short cable car) The difference between Route A and Route B is that Route A involves climbing Tianmen Mountain first and then seeing Tianmen Cave, while Route B involves seeing Tianmen Cave first and then climbing Tianmen Mountain. Route A goes down the mountain, and Route B goes up the mountain. The Route A cable car goes directly from the city to the top of the mountain. It is 7,455m long with a height difference of 1,279m, making it the longest cable car in the world. Route B takes the long cable car down the mountain. Glass Plank Road 🌈 Both the East and West routes have glass plank roads. The East route is narrower, and the West route is wider. The small glass plank road costs CNY 5, and the large one costs CNY 20. The cost of the glass plank road is not included in the ticket price. It is recommended to take the East route, as it is less crowded and the photos turn out better. The West route's glass plank road is crowded, and you have to wait in line and walk quickly. Tips 🍔 There are only small shops in the scenic area, no restaurants, so it is recommended that you bring your own food. Photo-Taking Tips 📸 When taking photos of Tianmen Cave, you can use the zoom function on your Apple phone, get close to the phone, and shoot upwards for a better effect. Transportation Guide ⚠️ Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area is located in the city, a dozen minutes' drive from the airport and a few minutes' drive from the train and bus stations. There are minibuses from the Forest Park and Grand Canyon bus stations every day, making transportation very convenient.