Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain & Cable Car Ticket

The World's Longest Cable Car Ride Starts Here

You book your cable car ticket and transport in advance, guaranteeing entry on your chosen date and time without waiting in the station queue. The 30-minute ride climbs seven kilometers on the world's longest aerial tramway, rising steeply over cliffs to reach the peak. Once at the top, you're free to explore Heaven's Door, the glass skywalk, and the 99 Bends at your own pace. Private transport to and from the cable car base is included, so you arrive ready to go.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Tianmen Mountain by cable car

• Start at Zhangjiajie bus or railway station
• Take the world's longest cable car ride
• Enjoy views of Heaven's Door and 99 Bends
• Walk the cliff-hanging walkway and glass skywalk
• Climb the Stairway to Heaven

The experience

You're standing at the base of Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie, and you're about to board the longest aerial tramway on earth. That's the thing that pulls you up, not a question of whether you'll make it, but when. The cable car ride takes about 30 minutes and covers over seven kilometers, climbing at 37 degrees over sheer cliffs to reach one of the highest peaks. It's the kind of moment that makes you understand why people call this place one of the most beautiful mountains in the world.

When you book your Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain ticket in advance, you skip the line that forms every morning near the bus and railway stations. The cable car opens at 7:30 in summer, 8:00 in winter, and without a reserved ticket, you're gambling on availability. The mountain fills up fast. Your pre-booked entry guarantees you a spot on your chosen day and time, which means you're not standing around hoping. Private transport is included, so you don't navigate the station yourself or negotiate a ride into the city.

Once you're up there, the mountain opens into views that justify the hype: Heaven's Door, the 99 Bends, vertical cliffs that drop without mercy, and the glass skywalk if you're ready for that. The last stretch of cable is the steepest, and that's where the scale of the thing hits you. You're suspended over nothing, rising toward the peak, and the landscape below stops feeling like geography and starts feeling like proof that this exists.

Your driver will handle the transport logistics, though English isn't their first language: a translation app on your phone bridges that gap if you need to ask something. The ticket includes insurance and booking services, so there's no hidden cost waiting at the gate. Dress for weather. The mountain operates rain or shine, and conditions change fast at elevation.

What’s included

• Your booking includes the Tianmen Mountain and cable car ticket, private transport to and from the cable car base near the bus and railway stations, ticket insurance, and booking service fees. The driver will meet you and handle logistics.
• use a translation app on your phone if you need to communicate beyond basic directions.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (under 14)

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended with heart problems

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Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants to see Tianmen Mountain without arriving early to wait in the station queue or arranging their own transport: the pre-booked ticket and included pickup remove both the uncertainty and the logistics from your morning.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (under 14).

How long is the cable car ride?

About 30 minutes, covering over seven kilometers. The final stretch climbs at 37 degrees over sheer cliffs.

What time does the cable car start?

7:30 AM in summer, 8:00 AM in winter. Pre-booking guarantees your entry on your chosen time.

Is the mountain accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are available on request.

What's included in the ticket?

Cable car entry, private transport to and from the base, ticket insurance, and booking service fees.

Do I need to speak Chinese?

No. Your driver can use a phone translation app to communicate if needed.

What if the weather is bad?

The mountain operates in all weather. Dress appropriately for conditions, which can change quickly at elevation.

Can I visit Heaven's Door and the glass skywalk?

Yes. Both are accessible from the top of the cable car. You explore them at your own pace once you reach the peak.

Is this suitable for people with health concerns?

The mountain is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health due to the elevation and steep terrain.