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Tianmen Mountain

Tianmen Mountain tickets for foreigners

天门山 — one recommended booking path, with clear steps.

Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Photo: xiquinhosilva / CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Zhangjiajie · 天门山

At a glance

Book ahead?
Yes — book ahead
Where
Trip.com
When tickets release
Date/time cable car slots — book ahead peak season
Open & closed days
Weather-dependent cableway
Price
Sold as a package with the cable car — see the live price on Trip.com
Hours
08:00–19:00, last admission 16:00 (opens 07:00 on 2–12 Oct)
Passport on entry
Yes — bring the same passport used to book.
Recommended path

Trip.com

Separate from Forest Park; cableway packages sold on Trip.com with passport.

Book on Trip.com

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify

Step-by-step booking guide

  1. 1

    Book Tianmen Mountain on Trip.com

    Date/time cable or bridge slots — book peak ahead.

  2. 2

    Enter passport details

    Use your name and number exactly as they appear in your passport — the ticket is real-name.

  3. 3

    Separate from Wulingyuan park ticket

    Do not assume forest-park ticket covers this site.

  4. 4

    Arrive early for cable/queue

    Weather can suspend cable/bridge operations.

  5. 5

    Bring your passport to the gate

    Staff scan the passport to verify your ticket.

Key pitfalls

  • Not included in Forest Park ticket.
  • Glass walkway / road of 99 bends are signature.

If it doesn’t work

Backup options

Use these only if the recommended path doesn’t work.

Ticket office on site or your hotelPeak days book ahead.
What recent travelers report
Travelers confuse Tianmen Mountain tickets with forest park packages. reddit.com

Check before you go

Unverified or may have changed — confirm on the booking channel.

  • Ticket prices weren't confirmed on an official page — check the live price on Trip.com. Closing time depends on daily visitor numbers.

FAQ

Does the Wulingyuan ticket include Tianmen Mountain?

No — Tianmen Mountain needs its own ticket.

Source: reddit.com

How do foreigners book?

Trip.com's English products are the usual route for foreigners.

Source: trip.com

What if the weather is bad?

Cable cars can close for wind or fog. Check the notices on the day.

Source: trip.com

What are the opening hours?

Trip.com lists 08:00–19:00 year-round, with last admission at 16:00. The exact closing time depends on visitor numbers.

Source: trip.com

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Sources

  • trip.comTrip.com guide (6 Oct 2026): hours 08:00–19:00, last admission 16:00 · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • haojourney.comseparate ticket from Forest Park · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • reddit.com2026 Zhangjiajie foreigner ticket overview · accessed 6 Oct 2026

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify