Tianmen Mountain Private Tour: Skywalk & Glass Bridge

Walk transparent paths high above land, then cross the world's longest glass bridge.

A private day tour of Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie takes you by cable car to the summit, where you walk glass skyways and climb 999 steps to Heaven's Door, then descends to the glass bridge spanning 435 meters between two canyon walls. The tour includes a private guide in English, hotel pickup, lunch and all entrance fees. Entrance tickets and cable car rides cost extra and are paid to your guide on the day.

The experience

Your guide and driver pick you up from your hotel at 8:30am for the private transfer to Tianmen Mountain. You'll ride Asia's longest cable car, 7.5 kilometers, to the summit. Once there, the day opens into a sequence of high vantage points: you walk the Ghost Path 1,400 meters above ground, pass the Celestial Mountain Top and Glass Path, and take in views of the 99-Turn Road and the 999 steps that lead to Tianmen Gate from above. The route can shift. Your guide may use the cable car up and a bus down, or reverse the order, depending on conditions. You'll also have the option to take a chairlift or walk a footpath to see Tianmen temple before an escalator carries you to Tianmen Gate itself.

After descending, a shuttle bus takes you along Heaven-Linking Avenue to a local restaurant for lunch. The afternoon moves to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, where the glass bridge waits: 435 meters long, 6 meters wide, suspended 375 meters above the canyon floor. This is the only part of the Grand Canyon included in the tour. The wider scenic area and waterfalls are not covered due to time. Once you've crossed, your driver returns you to your hotel.

What’s included

• Private guide in English.
• hotel pickup and private car transfer with an eco shuttle bus inside the park.
• bottled water.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• access to the glass skyways, Ghost Path and Tianmen Gate area.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 78

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Zhangjiajie China international travel service CO.,LTD

Is this one for you?The full day is needed to cover both Tianmen Mountain and the glass bridge with time for lunch, so this tour works best if you have a clear schedule and don't need to fit other activities into the same afternoon. Entrance tickets and cable car rides are paid separately to your guide on arrival, so budget for that cost beyond the tour price.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What is the glass bridge at Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon like?

The glass bridge spans 435 meters between two mountains, is 6 meters wide and sits 375 meters above the canyon floor. It is the world's longest glass bridge and the main attraction in this part of the Grand Canyon. The rest of the scenic area and waterfalls are not included in the tour.

How long is the cable car ride to Tianmen Mountain?

The cable car is 7.5 kilometers long and is Asia's longest. It carries you from the base to the summit, where the walking and viewing begins.

What happens if I can't walk the 999 steps?

You have the option to take a chairlift or walk a footpath to see Tianmen temple instead. The guide will adjust the route based on your preference and the conditions on the day.

Does the tour include entrance fees and lunch?

Lunch at a local restaurant is included. Entrance tickets, the cable car and elevators cost extra, 523 RMB per person, and you pay your guide directly on the day.