Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain: Cable Car & Glass Skywalks Ticket

The World's Longest Cable Car Ride Ends at a Glass Walkway Over Cliffs

You ride the world's longest cable car up or down Tianmen Mountain, walk glass skywalks suspended over valleys, climb the 999 Heaven Staircases to Tianmen Cave, and explore the mist-wrapped Gui Gu Walkway. Choose Line A (cable car up, express down), Line B (express up, cable car down), or Line C (round-trip express). Entry is digital via QR code or passport: no paper ticket required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tianmen Mountain Cableway and Walkways

• Ride world's longest cableway
• Enjoy panoramic mountain views
• Walk on Glass Skywalks
• Climb 999 Heaven Staircases
• Explore Gui Gu Walkway

The experience

The cable car is already moving when you board. 8,452 meters of it, the longest in the world, and it climbs for about 30 minutes while the Zhangjiajie landscape unfolds below: dense forest, the 99 Bending Road snaking through valleys, rivers catching light. You're watching the whole approach to Tianmen Mountain happen beneath you, which is the whole point. Line A starts this way, with the cable car doing the heavy lifting before you set foot on the mountain itself.

Once you reach the middle station, the eco-bus takes over: a short ride through the forest to Tianmen Cave, where the real climbing begins. The 999 Heaven Staircases aren't a metaphor. They're actual stone steps that lead up to the cave entrance, and the sense of arrival when you reach it is real. From there, the transmountain escalator carries you the rest of the way to the summit. Line B reverses this order, starting with the express cableway up through Tianmen Cave instead, so the cable car descent becomes your final move down the mountain. Either way, you end up on the glass skywalks at the top: transparent panels over a drop that makes your stomach register the height even when your brain knows you're safe.

The Gui Gu Walkway is the quieter part, a narrow path carved into the cliff face where mist swirls around you and the world feels very far away. It's not the Instagram moment, but it's the one you remember. Entry is digital. Bring your passport or use the QR code provided, no paper ticket to lose or carry. Children under 14 get free admission at the on-site counter. The whole experience takes most of a day, and you'll need moderate fitness for the stairs, but the cable car and escalators handle the vertical work.

What’s included

• Admission to Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain, cable car or express cableway (depending on your chosen line), transmountain escalators up and down, access to the glass skywalks, the 999 Heaven Staircases, and the Gui Gu Walkway.
• Digital entry via QR code or passport, no paper ticket.
• Children under 14 get free admission at the on-site counter.

Options for this experience

3 options

Line C, including the round-trip cableway8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00E ticket: round-trip Tianmen Cave Express Line

Glass Bridge and Mt. Tianmen tourUp to 12 people · 08:00Mini group tour with no shopping. Route: a 1-day trip to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, Glass Bridge and Mt. Tianmen, and Cave by a round-trip ropeway ride. Duration: 9 hours. Inclusions: English-speaking guide and driver, entry tickets and cable cars, and pickup and drop-off from your hotel lobby

Zhangjiajie group tour lasting 2 daysUp to 15 people · 08:00Mini group tour with no shopping. Route: Day 1: Forest Park, Bailong Elevator, Avatar Mountain, Mt. Tianzi; Day 2: Grand Canyon, Glass Bridge, Mt. Tianmen. Duration: 2 days. Inclusions: English-speaking guide, driver, entry tickets, Bailong Elevator, cable car, shuttle bus, and pickup and drop-off at your hotel lobby

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 64 years) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Travel China Guide

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to experience Tianmen Mountain's main attractions (the cable car, glass walkways, and summit views) without arranging separate transport or tickets. The choice between uphill cable car or express cableway lets you decide which descent matters more to you.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years). Children under 14 can't be included in the booking.

How long does the cable car ride take?

Approximately 30 minutes for the full 8,452-meter ascent on the world's longest cable car.

What's the difference between Line A and Line B?

Line A uses the cable car for the uphill journey and the express cableway for descent. Line B reverses it: express cableway up, cable car down. Both include the same attractions and escalators.

Do I need to bring a paper ticket?

No. Entry is digital only. Bring your passport or use the QR code provided at booking. No paper ticket is issued.

What if I'm not very fit?

The cable car and escalators handle most of the vertical work. You'll climb the 999 Heaven Staircases to reach Tianmen Cave, but the escalator takes you from there to the summit. Moderate fitness is recommended.

Is the glass skywalks experience included?

Yes, the glass skywalks are part of the mountain access and included with your ticket.

How long should I plan for the whole visit?

Most visitors spend 4–6 hours on the mountain, depending on pace and time spent at each viewpoint.

What happens if there's maintenance on the cable car?

During Grand Cableway maintenance, Line A and B both include eco-bus transfers between stations. Line C (round-trip express) is unaffected.