HOW THIS DAY FEELS
Wonder · Freedom
Feel wonder as you walk along Tianmen Mountain’s cliffside paths and look through the vast opening of Tianmen Cave. The glass skywalk is there for those who want the extra thrill, but the mountain remains impressive from every route.
Travelers Said
Melissa Werneck (Brasil)
“CGT takes good care of all of us during the trip. I liked everything, and Shanghai was the most impressive. I didn’t know China is like this before I really came!”
James Rosenfield (America)
Our Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative tour was fantastic. The CGT team is highly professional, organized and dedicated. Very knowledgeable and showed great passion, attention to detail, and enthusiasm throughout an intense and enjoyable tour of almost two weeks!
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Hotel Pickup
Your guide will meet you at your hotel in downtown Zhangjiajie before travelling to Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park. The drive takes approximately 20 minutes, depending on your hotel location and local traffic.
This tour is designed as a focused half-day route. Rather than including every Tianmen Mountain attraction, it concentrates on the summit, Tianmen Temple, the Glass Skywalk and Tianmen Cave.
Day 2: Tianmen Mountain Summit, Tianmen Temple and Glass Skywalk
Enter Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area and continue by sightseeing bus toward the summit section. Walk with your guide along the mountain’s cliffside pathways, where forested slopes fall away into the valleys below.
Visit Tianmen Temple, set within the upper mountain landscape. Your guide will introduce the temple’s place within the mountain’s cultural setting before continuing toward the viewing areas.
If you are comfortable with heights, walk the Glass Skywalk, built along the mountainside above the valley. The experience is optional. Guests who prefer not to step onto the glass can follow an alternative path or use nearby viewing platforms instead.
Note: The Glass Skywalk fee is included in the package price, but it cannot be refunded if you choose not to use it.
Day 3: Tianmen Cave and Included Mountain Escalator
Continue to Tianmen Cave, also known as Heaven’s Gate. The opening is a natural rock arch cut through the mountain, standing approximately 131 metres high.
Use the included mountain escalator to travel between Tianmen Cave and the summit area. This reduces the need to take the full 999-step stairway, although some walking and stair sections remain part of the route.
Day 4: Optional Hunan-Style Lunch
After leaving the scenic area, stop near the base of Tianmen Mountain for lunch. Your guide can recommend suitable local restaurants and explain common Hunan dishes, including options for guests who prefer milder flavours.
Note: Lunch is not included in the tour price. Guests are free to choose their own dishes and pay the restaurant directly.
Day 5: Return to Downtown Zhangjiajie
After lunch, return to your hotel in downtown Zhangjiajie by taxi or private vehicle, depending on your group size. The rest of the day is free for you to rest, explore the city independently or continue with another Zhangjiajie experience.
Day 6:
| Pax (Travelers) | 2-3 | 4-5 | 6-8 | 9 or more |
| Price in USD PP | $230 | $190 | $160 | inquire separately |
The price per person may vary based on group size. For group rates and booking details, contact us at our trip planning form.
Day 7:
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within downtown Zhangjiajie.
- Taxi transportation for private groups of 2–3 guests.
- Private vehicle transportation for groups of 4 or more guests.
- Sightseeing shuttle-bus transportation within Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area.
- Tianmen Mountain entrance and admission fees included in the itinerary.
- Mountain escalator fee.
- Glass Skywalk fee.
- One experienced English-speaking guide.
- Trip operation and management service fees.
What is not included
- Accommodation.
- Meals and drinks.
- Tianmen Mountain Cable Car ticket.
- International flights and long-distance transportation to and from Zhangjiajie.
- Personal expenses, including telephone charges, souvenirs and individual purchases.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa fees and travel-documentation costs.
- Any service, activity or expense not specifically listed under “What’s Included”.
