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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2007

Wulingyuan-Tianmen Mountain Tourism Area (Zhangjiajie)

张家界市武陵源－天门山旅游区

Hunan, Zhangjiajie★ 4.2Designated 2007·29.3249°N, 110.4343°E

Ticket Price

Wulingyuan CNY 228 (inc. shuttle), Tianmen Mountain CNY 258 (inc. cable car)

Duration

4 hours to 1 day

Rating

4.2 / 5.0

Designated

2007

About Wulingyuan-Tianmen Mountain Tourism Area (Zhangjiajie)

Wulingyuan, a UNESCO World Heritage site of towering quartz-sandstone pillars near Zhangjiajie, is paired with the nearby Tianmen Mountain, known for its vast natural arch, the Tianmen Cave, and thrilling cliff-side walkways.

Highlights

Wulingyuan's quartz-sandstone peak forest (3,000+ pillars, Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain) and Tianmen Mountain's 99-turn road, glass skywalk and Tianmen Cave.

Suggested Route

Day 1 explore Wulingyuan (Bailong Elevator to Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain); Day 2 Tianmen Mountain cableway, glass walk and Tianmen Cave; 2 days recommended.

Food & Lodging

Tujia cuisine (cured pork, sour fish) in Wulingyuan and Zhangjiajie city; wide range of hotels inside and outside the park.

Facilities

Bailong Elevator, cableways, shuttle buses and restrooms throughout; barrier-free access limited by steep terrain.

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

How to Buy Tickets

Passport booking guide for Zhangjiajie (Wulingyuan & Tianmen) · verified 2026-08-16

⏰ When to book

Book 1-3 days ahead. Tianmen Mountain cable car queues are huge — pre-book your time slot.

🛂 Passport requirement

Passport required at booking.

🎟️ Where to book

OFFICIAL

Official (WeChat mini-program) — Official booking.

OTA

Trip.com ↗ — Glass bridge & cable car bundles.

💡 Tip: 2-3 days: Tianmen one day, Wulingyuan (Avatar mountains) one day, Grand Canyon glass bridge optional.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.

Getting There

Nearest HSR Zhangjiajie West Railway Station (~30 km to Wulingyuan, ~10 km to Tianmen Mt); Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport ~5 km from Tianmen / ~40 km from Wulingyuan; shuttle buses to both.

Reservation

Advance online reservation required via 'Zhangjiajie Yijiyou' / official WeChat (Wulingyuan core 4-day ticket; Tianmen Mt timed slots); on-site tickets limited in peak.

Ticket Price

Wulingyuan CNY 228 (≈ $32) (inc. shuttle), Tianmen Mountain CNY 258 (≈ $36) (inc. cable car)

Address

Hunan Province Zhangjiajie City Wulingyuan District /yongding District

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

张家界市武陵源－天门山旅游区

湖南省张家界市武陵源区 / 永定区

Hunan Province Zhangjiajie City Wulingyuan District /yongding District

29.3249, 110.4343

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