A 2-day journey through Zhangjiajie’s most breathtaking landscapes, blending adrenaline and culture. Hike Tianmen Mountain’s “Gate to Heaven,” walk the Coiling Dragon Cliff Skywalk, and cross the record-breaking Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge. Explore Tujia architecture at 72 Strange Buildings and marvel at Huanglong Cave’s stalactite dragons. Perfect for travelers craving vertical thrills and underground mysteries.
- Tianmen Mountain National Park – Tianmen Cable Car – Glass Skywalk – 72 Strange Buildings
- 4+stars Hotel
After breakfast, head to Tianmen Mountain National Park, a UNESCO-listed wonderland blending natural beauty and cultural mystique. Board the Tianmen Mountain Cable Car, one of the world’s longest passenger cable cars, which ascends 1,279 meters over 7.5 kilometers. As you glide above peaks and valleys, marvel at the “Avenue Towards Heaven”—99 hairpin bends snaking up the mountain. Upon reaching the summit, hike to Tianmen Cave, a massive natural arch dubbed the “Gate to Heaven.” Legend says it was created by a divine sword strike. For thrill-seekers, the Coiling Dragon Cliff Glass Skywalk awaits—a 60-meter-long walkway suspended 1,400 meters above sea level, with transparent floors revealing the abyss below.
After lunch (savor tujia stewed fish or crispy duck at a local restaurant), head to 72 Strange Buildings, a cultural complex reimagining Tujia minority architecture. Wander through 72 pavilions, each modeled after traditional styles from across China, with upturned eaves, carved wooden balustrades, and courtyards adorned with red lanterns. Climb the Sky Ladder Observation Tower for panoramic views of the Wuling Mountains framing the complex.
