Tianmen Mountain Upper Forest Cable Car (The Open Chairlift)

★ 4.7

(42000 reviews)

A charming, vintage-style open-air double chairlift drifting smoothly over the high-altitude primeval forest canopy of the mountain plateau.

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💰 Cost $5

🏃 Effort Easy Walking

Snap' Description

Discover the absolute ultimate relaxing slow-travel pulse of the upper plateau along the Tianmen Mountain Forest Cable Car. Far removed from the high-capacity enclosed cabins below, this classic open-air two-seater chairlift drifts gracefully over the tips of ancient high-altitude pines and wild azalea fields. It bridges the mountain's core peaks smoothly, providing an unhindered panoramic photography platform floating in the crisp mountain air.

Getting There

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Metro Info

Tianmen Mountain Summit Cable Station + Walk to Peak Cherry Villa Hub

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Taxi Address

湖南省张家界市永定区天门山山顶森林观光索道

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💎 Insider Tips

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Keep your smartphones and camera gear secured with heavy wrist straps or lanyards; your feet will dangle completely free above the forest floor.
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The open chairlift loop offers an world-class, unhindered 360-degree perspective to film the spired high-tech radar domes on the highest peaks.
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The facility can temporarily suspend operational schedules during periods of intense high-altitude wind gusts or lightning levels for safety.
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Perfect leisure alternative to skip long walking segments across the plateau trails; cash or local digital payment tokens are accepted at the gates.