Tianmen Cave

The weather forecast said there would be thunderstorms the day before, so I was so scared that I kept praying. I got up early that day and Tianmen Mountain was next to the train station in 10 minutes. It snowed here a few days ago, and a lot of ice and snow had not melted yet. It felt so beautiful. The sea of clouds and the cliffs were beautiful. The road was easy to walk on, and the guide map was very clear, so it was not easy to get lost. The only regret was that there was too much snow, so the 990 ladder of Tianmen Cave was not open, and I could only look down from the top.

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Tianmen Cave

Tianmen Cave

There is a huge cave on the main peak of Tianmen Mountain in Tianmenshan National Forest Park, which is the world-famous Tianmen Cave.



In 1999, pilots from six countries, including Russia, the United States, Hungary, Kazakhstan, the Czech Republic and Lithuania, set a Guinness World Record by flying their planes through a cave.

The origin of Tianmen Cave is mysterious and its journey was bumpy. Legend has it that a long time ago, there was an explosion in the sky, colorful clouds appeared, and the mountain suddenly opened up. The Jade Emperor asked like a loud bell: "What do you want?" Anyone who saw it could kneel on the ground and ask for everything they needed. There is a local folk song: "Thousands of keys and thousands of locks, open the gate of heaven, and bear hundreds of fruits."

Tianmen Cave, located halfway up the Tianmen Mountain, is an underground karst cave on the edge of the plateau. Due to the squeezing, collapse and dissolution of the syncline structure, the rock layers at the north and south ends collapsed, exposing the Tianmen Cave, which is called "Tianmen Cave". Tianmen Cave is 131.5 meters high, 57 meters wide and 60 meters deep. It opens from north to south on the Qianxun white cliff, soaring up to the sky, with ever-changing weather, like a bright mirror inlaid on the blue sky. There are white clouds and purple mist all year round, majestic and towering. It is a rare natural karst cave at an altitude in the world. In the sixth year of Yong'an of the Wu Dynasty during the Three Kingdoms period (263 AD), the cliffs of Songliang Mountain suddenly opened, and it was as bright as a door. The King of Wu regarded it as auspicious, and therefore changed its name to Tianmen Mountain, and established Tianmen County under it.

Tianmen Cave Scenic Area is located in the middle and upper part of Tianmen Mountain, 1,300 meters above sea level. It is the only one of the four major scenic areas in the mountain that is not on the top of the mountain. Tianmen Cave Scenic Area is named after Tianmen Cave, and Tianmen Cave is the most representative scenic spot in Tianmen Mountain. The upper ladder has a total of 999 steps. It is the way to the gate of heaven and a sacred place for making wishes and praying.

There are 999 steps, 9 is the largest number, which means supremacy and eternity. There are not only many steps, but also steep ones. It is better to walk on the sides, which are narrow, but there are handrails on both sides. It is okay to walk in the middle, but it is really dizzy to walk down.

[Tianmen Cave] The world's highest natural cave through the mountain - Tianmen Cave is a representative of legend.



Tianmen Cave hangs on a cliff at an altitude of more than 1,300 meters. It is the highest natural cave in the world. The cave is 131.5 meters high, 57 meters wide and 60 meters deep. It exhales clouds and mist all year round, shocking the world. In the sixth year of Yong'an in the Wu Dynasty during the Three Kingdoms period (263 AD), the cliff of Songliang Mountain suddenly opened up, and the King of Wu regarded it as a good omen, so he renamed it Tianmen Mountain and established Tianmen County under it. Since then, emperors, generals and common people have regarded Tianmen Cave as a sacred place for praying and making wishes.



Tianmen Cave is more like a silent poem, carrying the dreams of countless people and giving people unlimited imagination! Since the world's aerobatic master flew through Tianmen in 1999, Tianmen Mountain is destined to become a legendary place that will always be the focus of the world! In 2006, Russia's highest flying warrior kissed Tianmen in tears, making Tianmen Cave an insurmountable myth; in 2007, the famous French Spiderman broke the myth and successfully climbed Tianmen with his bare hands, making the cliff ballet of life and death bloom like a flower, and Tianmen Cave has become synonymous with the birthplace of miracles.

Tianmen Cave is a natural gate hole that runs from north to south, formed naturally on the 1,264-meter-high cliff of Tianmen Mountain. The cave is 131.5 meters from the bottom to the top, 37 meters wide and 30 meters deep. On the top edge of the north side of the cave, there is a drooping dragon head bamboo, whose roots are like dragon heads and leaves are like phoenix tails, so it is called phoenix tail bamboo. On the east side is a ditch about 200 meters high, with spring water drifting from it and plum blossom rain falling. It is said that whoever can open his mouth to catch 48 drops of plum blossom rain can become an immortal. At the entrance of Tianmen Cave, you can often see rock swallows flying and mountain eagles circling. As the weather changes, Tianmen Cave sometimes swallows clouds and mists, and sometimes is as clear as a mirror, forming a cyclical and ever-changing meteorological landscape.

Get off the Tianmen Mountain Cableway and take a tour bus to reach the Tianmen Cave. The Tianmen Cave is an iconic attraction, but the scenery is just so-so. You have to climb 999 steps to get up. When I went there (2014), there was still construction going on there, so there was nothing there. I walked down another 999 steps, but I saw a super cute little tourist here.

The core of Tianmen Mountain is also a well-known scenic spot. Climbing up from the bottom, there are 999 steps, and it is very high and quite tiring. Now there are escalators to go up, but I still recommend climbing

The hills disappeared, leaving only a vast expanse, like a curtain. The close-up shot of Da Hu, with the background of clouds and mist, actually had the artistic conception of an ink painting, which was really wonderful.

A cave with a sky, a cave with a sky inside, nothing can be better than this

The transportation is very convenient, it is worth recommending, no need to go there~

The ladder to Tianmen Mountain looks quite spectacular, but unfortunately I didn’t have time to climb it. I would recommend that people who go there try to climb it if their physical condition allows.

At that time, the fog covered the entire cave entrance. After climbing the mountain, I could hardly see the scenery outside. The glass bridge became boring. What a pity...

Tianmen Cave is really a magical existence in nature. It is great and worth a visit.

The stairs are really high, hahaha. Fortunately, we were going down the stairs. The little brother couldn't hold on. Fortunately, I have good physical strength.

Not to mention other attractions, Tianmen Cave is still worth visiting!

Tianmen Cave is the highest natural cave in the world. It is 131.5 meters high, 57 meters wide and 60 meters deep. It is like a gateway to the sky. Its "Mist coming out of Tianmen Cave" and "Sunlight in Tianmen Cave" are praised as rare wonders in the world.

It is really tiring to walk up there. After all, it is the highest natural cave in the world and the most representative attraction of Tianmen Mountain.

It is truly a work of nature. Only by standing at the bottom of the cave and reaching the top of the ladder, I believe that no one will fail to feel the insignificance of human beings.

After climbing the 999-step ladder, I was still amazed. Of course, there is an elevator next to it, which is not included in the ticket. Everyone climb slowly, don't rush

When you walk on it, it feels just like walking on any other mountain road. It is only when you look back after walking a long way that you realize it is such a dangerous road.

In Tianmen Cave Scenic Area, you don't have to take the mountain elevator, and you have to wait in a long line. There are 999 steps in total, and it takes about half an hour to climb up. This scenic area is actually not very tiring. Except for the 999 steps of Tianmen Cave, the rest of the road is almost flat, there are no steps, and it is very cool in the scenic area, not hot at all. I remind you that if you don't really want to experience the cable car, don't take it, because there are so many people, you need to wait for several hours to get in line.

Tianmen Cave is a special attraction of Tianmen Mountain and is the most worth visiting.

The stairs look long, but many people can walk up them. I walked up them too. It's OK.

Tianmen Mountain is a private scenic spot. It was the first time I heard of this concept. The feeling I had was that the scenic area was strictly managed and the staff had obviously been trained and were very professional. I was mentally prepared for the large number of people in Zhangjiajie during the summer vacation. Zhangjiajie Forest Park covers several hills, and tourists dispersed when they entered the scenic area. We hurried up and down the mountain early, and there was no queue for the bus or the cable car. Tianmen Mountain is different. There is only one mountain and one Tianmen Cave. The tour route is single. There is only one bus and one cable car for going up and down the mountain, and the queues are a bit scary. The so-called A-line, B-line, and C-line ways of going up and down the mountain are nothing more than a combination of the two methods of bus and cable car. We are Line B, taking the bus up the mountain and the cable car down the mountain.

In the morning, you can go up the mountain either before 7:30 or after 8:30, and there are many tour groups in between. We started queuing before 8:00, and the people lined up in an "L" shape along the edge of the huge square. After queuing in the square, there was a common "S" shaped passage and we had to queue for more than half an hour.

The bus went up the mountain, and the journey was very shocking. The mountain road was winding with many twists and turns, and there were many tricky "V"-shaped turns that tested the driver's driving skills. The whole car kept swaying from side to side due to inertia.

The winding mountain road photographed at the top of the mountain.

After getting off the car, you can look up and see the Tianmen Cave, which is said to have 999 steps. After climbing the mountain for two days, I couldn't climb the Tianmen Cave on the third day, so I had to pay to take the elevator.

The elevator is divided into several sections, and there are staff watching all the way, repeatedly reminding people to pay attention to safety. It is very powerful to build such a high elevator in the mountain. The photos next to the elevator show the various activities held in Tianmen Mountain over the years, such as flying wings, tightrope walking, motorcycle stairs, etc., games between humans and nature.

When the elevator is halfway up, you will see Tianmen Cave, a naturally formed cave at a high altitude that is truly a wonder.

The winding road of Tianmen Mountain is unforgettable, and the scenery on the top of the mountain is also impressive. The funniest thing is that I was so nervous when I took the cable car, and my companions laughed so hard that they couldn't straighten their backs. We ran into a group of Korean uncles and aunts on the top of the mountain. They probably like to travel abroad in groups. Sure enough, tourists in Southeast Asia have roughly the same choice.

The scenic area has a large flow of tourists, but it is well planned in all aspects. It is convenient to enter and exit the scenic area. The way to visit is also clear. The scenery is relatively magnificent and dangerous. You can go there once in your life.

In the Tianmen Cave, the wind whistles through the cave, which is the main reason for the formation of the Tianmen Cave. It makes people admire the magic of nature. It seems that a transparent building is being built under the cave. Although it is transparent, it seems to destroy the overall environment. Bad review! Continue walking from the Tianmen Cave to the mountain elevator (the fee is included in the ticket).

Tianmenshan Forest Park is located in the urban area of Zhangjiajie. The scenery is nice. There are often international activities there, such as wing suit flying, cool running, mountain biking, etc. The 999 steps are also extremely challenging. The scenic area is very user-friendly. If you can't climb the stairs, there is an elevator that can go directly. Go up to the entrance of Tianmen Cave, and there is a large scenic area that needs to be hiked. There are three types of tickets for the scenic area, ABC tickets. Line A is to take the cable car up the mountain and the tour bus down the mountain. The 99 bends are like a roller coaster. Line B is to take the tour bus up the mountain and the cable car down the mountain. Line C is to get on and off the car, and not take the cable car. There is a time period for entering the park. Because there are too many people, the cable car can't transport it. You can make an appointment online. It is very convenient to pick up the ticket. There is a self-service. You have to queue up to draw a number to go up and down the cable car, and you can't go up and down at will. There are both A and B lines on the glass plank road, and shoe covers are 5 yuan a pair. Although Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie City is very beautiful, the taxi drivers are not authentic. We wanted to eat, so we asked the driver, and he said, "Let me take you there." We came to a black shop called "Shan Guizhai". As soon as we entered, it was full of tourists. The dishes were expensive and unpalatable. A three-pot pot was sold for 180 yuan, and a bottle of beer was sold for 20 yuan. Later, we took a taxi back and asked the driver. The driver said that there was a commission of 40% of the turnover, so everyone went there to solicit customers. I said, why are there so many people sitting at the door of the restaurant, and they don't look like they are eating, but they are all people in the restaurant. There was also a person who contacted the driver specifically. I stood at the door of the restaurant for a long time (I was really bored) before I observed it. Later, I saw someone saying the same thing on Dianping. It seems that I am not the only tourist who has been deceived. As a well-known tourist city, these unscrupulous merchants really smear their hometown.

The Tianmen Cave is so majestic when you see it in person. It is a masterpiece of nature and you can only admire it in admiration.

Take the escalator to Tianmen Cave. There are eight long escalators, so long that it makes you doubt your life.

You can get a close look at the Tianmen Cave from the escalator. It is a natural cave about 200 meters high and is extremely magical.

Tianmen Cave is a rare wonder of the world, and is known as the most beautiful sky garden and heavenly wonderland. When you come here, many people are already going down the mountain, and they are all exhausted. You can see the whole picture of Tianmen Cave when you climb to the top of the mountain.

Climbing up the 999 stone steps "ladder to heaven" gave me a great sense of accomplishment. It was an extraordinary experience. The scenery in the rain was filtered. The Tianmen Cave was half hazy, and the wind and rain were raging. Especially when I looked down the mountain, it was all white and hazy. There was no sense of horror at all.

The fog was so thick that I couldn't even see the Tianmen Cave.

Tianmen Cave is really a place of exquisite craftsmanship. The stairs to go up are very long. You can also see a big love lock with a couple wrapping a small red string on it.

There are two ways to get to Tianmen Cave, one is to climb 999 steps, and the other is to take the escalator up the mountain. If you don't want to be too tired, take the escalator and take control of it.

I climbed up. It was hot and I was exhausted. The tour guide said that a female college student was killed by rocks rolling down the mountain some time ago. So now they are building a roof for the walking path to prevent rocks from falling.

There is a place to commemorate the Frenchman Robert who climbed 200 meters in Tianmen Cave with his bare hands. The rock wall is very slippery, and I really admire the courage of this foreigner.

Finally we saw the famous Tianmen Cave, it was really spectacular, especially the 999-step ladder in front. Just thinking about how we were going to climb up there, my legs started to go weak.

Tianmen Cave is so big that it is no wonder that airplanes can fly through it.

We took the mountain elevator down and were right inside the Tianmen Cave. Looking up, the natural stone cave was more than ten stories high. Looking out from inside, it was foggy, as if a mysterious veil was covering the Tianmen Cave. I walked out of the cave with a bit of nervousness, really worried that the outside would be as hazy as the west line of the mountain top. Unexpectedly, after going out, it suddenly became clear and the temperature became much warmer.

It's so spectacular! If you don't go to Tianmen Mountain when you come to Zhangjiajie, it's like you haven't been there!

After taking the escalator down, you can see the Tianmen Cave.

When I was going down the mountain, there happened to be an extreme sports event held abroad. I saved money on one project. The scenery was very nice.

Tianmen Cave is the core attraction of Tianmen Mountain. You can look up from below or view it from close up, each with its own unique views.

Tianmen Cave is the symbol of Tianmen Mountain; it is a must-see attraction in Zhangjiajie

Although it was very close, it was my first time there and I was in a hurry.

When you come to Zhangjiajie, you have to admire the wonders of nature countless times. Such a big hole was naturally formed in the mountains. Of course, what makes it famous is the fact that an airplane passed through it before. It is really amazing.

The Tianmen Cave is open, rising from the ground to the sky, with brilliant light above and a straight ladder below, just like a portal to heaven (charming). This Tianmen Cave is the soul of the entire Tianmen Mountain. It is the most representative of the "Four Wonders" of Tianmen Mountain. Tianmen Mountain is named after it.

I admire the ingenuity of nature and people's wisdom.

The most famous thing about Tianmen Mountain is its Tianmen Cave. At the beginning, you take the scenic bus through 99 bends to the foot of Tianmen Cave! As soon as you get off the bus, 999 steps will appear in front of you. Seeing the vertical steps, you will regret it! But since you are here, you should make the best of it. You come to Zhangjiajie to climb mountains!

The days when I traveled there were sunny and bright! The Tianmen Cave is very legendary and there are many ancient legends. The cave will also gradually change direction with the changing times and weather. Maybe in the near future the cave will disappear!

The process of climbing the mountain was extremely tiring. I sweated so much that I couldn't wipe it off! I was a little anemic and felt dizzy. If there wasn't a handrail next to me, I would have fallen! Although it's better to bring as little as possible when climbing the mountain, you must bring enough water! It's very important to stay hydrated in the summer!

Those who don’t want to climb the ladder can choose to take the escalator. We took the escalator at the time. Fortunately, it was arranged this way, otherwise my legs would have been broken when I went to the Grand Canyon the next day. Climbing a mountain really requires too much physical strength, and friends who don’t exercise regularly will definitely not be able to bear it in their legs...

Throughout the ages, emperors, generals, and common people have all regarded Tianmen Cave as a sacred place for praying and making wishes. Now it is not so strenuous to go up and down Tianmen Mountain. The escalator through the mountain allows tourists to avoid the fatigue of going up and down the mountain, and they can also enjoy the beautiful scenery, which is convenient for many tourists. No matter the elderly, children, or disabled people with crutches, they can all be seen here. It is suitable for everyone. Many places in Tianmen Mountain are under construction. The middle of the 999 steps is closed, leaving only a road of more than one person wide on both sides. It is not convenient to walk up and down, and it also affects its grace when taking pictures.

After you arrive at Tianmen Mountain by bus, you can walk up the 999 steps to Tianmen Cave, or take the cloud elevator to Tianmen Cave. The elevator from the square to Tianmen Cave costs 32 yuan per person, while the elevator from Tianmen Cave to the top of Tianmen Mountain is free. After you go up, it's all foggy and you can't see anything. It feels like you've reached heaven, and there are fairies everywhere.

Tianmen Cave is the highest natural cave in the world. In the sixth year of Yong'an in the Wu Dynasty during the Three Kingdoms Period (263 AD), the cliffs of Songliang Mountain suddenly opened up, and the King of Wu regarded it as auspicious, so he renamed it Tianmen Mountain and set up Tianmen County under it. Tianmen Cave runs from north to south, with a gate 131.5 meters high, 57 meters wide, and 60 meters deep. It rises from the ground and leans against the sky, like a gateway to the sky. This scenic spot has attracted emperors, officials, hermits, monks, Taoist priests, and literati to visit and enjoy. After generations of accumulation, it has formed the unique and profound "heavenly culture" of Tianmen Mountain. "Tianmen Mist" and "Tianmen Xiaguang" are praised as rare wonders in the world.

The most special attraction of Tianmen Mountain is the 999-meter ladder. Climbing it requires some strength. You can visit Tianmen Cave by choosing route A or route B, but the order of visiting is different. Route A goes down the ladder to Tianmen Cave Square, while route B goes the other way and climbs up the ladder.

This was taken inside the cave.

If the weather is good, the scenery in the cave should be magnificent.

Tianmen Cave is the highest natural cave in the world. In the sixth year of Yong'an in the Wu Dynasty during the Three Kingdoms Period (263 AD), the cliffs of Songliang Mountain suddenly opened up, and the King of Wu regarded it as auspicious, so he renamed it Tianmen Mountain and set up Tianmen County under it. Tianmen Cave runs from north to south, with a gate 131.5 meters high, 57 meters wide, and 60 meters deep. It rises from the ground and leans against the sky, like a gateway to the sky. This scenic spot has attracted emperors, officials, hermits, monks, Taoist priests, and literati to visit and enjoy. After generations of accumulation, it has formed the unique and profound "heavenly culture" of Tianmen Mountain. "Tianmen Mist" and "Tianmen Xiaguang" are praised as rare wonders in the world.

The entrance of the cave on the top of the mountain is filled with clouds and mist, just like a fairyland. The ethereal feeling can only be experienced by climbing to the highest point. The hazy beauty of heaven and earth, which seems like a dream or reality, makes people forget all their worries and feel comfortable, relaxed and happy! If you don't go to Tianmen Mountain, you will come to Zhangjiajie in vain. It is indeed well-deserved.

The most important scenic spot in Tianmen Mountain, where many wingsuit pilots challenge themselves every year

Tianmen Cave - the world's highest natural cave through the mountain

Tianmen Cave is 131.5 meters high, 57 meters wide and 60 meters deep, with clouds and mist all year round. Tianmen Mountain is well known to outsiders for the strange cave on the mountain and is known as the "No. 1 Sacred Mountain in Western Hunan". It is also famous for the world's aerobatic masters flying through the Tianmen Cave and the famous French Spider-Man who broke the myth and successfully climbed Tianmen Mountain with his bare hands. On November 18, 2007, French "Spider-Man" Alain Robert broke the myth and successfully climbed Tianmen Mountain with his bare hands. Russia's highest flying general bid farewell to Tianmen Mountain with tears.

It feels cool standing under the hole, and it's dripping with water.

The cave is very clear when the weather is good, but it is not visible when the fog is heavy. It is recommended to check the weather forecast before going. Of course, whether you can see the Tianmen Cave is actually a matter of fate.

Tianmen Cave is a rare wonder of the world. It runs from north to south, with a height of 131.5 meters, a width of 57 meters, and a depth of 60 meters. It rises from the ground and leans against the sky, like a gateway to the sky. Hence, it is named Tianmen Mountain. It has a history of 1,754 years.

Tianmen Cave hangs on a cliff at an altitude of more than 1,300 meters. It is 131.5 meters high, 57 meters wide and 60 meters deep. It exhales clouds and mist all year round, shocking the world. Throughout the ages, emperors, generals and common people have regarded Tianmen Cave as a sacred place for praying and making wishes. Tianmen Cave, like a silent poem, carries the dreams of countless people and gives people unlimited imagination!

When you come to Zhangjiajie, you must go to Tianmen Cave. You will regret it if you don't go. But if you go, it will be just like this.

I heard that someone flew a plane through this hole before. There are also 999 steps. Take your time. Don’t be fooled into taking the escalator. . .

There were so many people that it was difficult to take a photo of the love locks. We must have more people to support the scene.

Tianmen Cave is the highest natural cave in the world, located in Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area, and Tianmen Mountain is named after this cave. If you go up the mountain from Tianmen Mountain Highway, the end point is the square in front of Tianmen Cave. There is a 999-step ladder in front of Tianmen Cave, which seems to lead to the fairyland. When we went up the mountain, we encountered heavy fog and could not see the panoramic view of Tianmen Cave, but climbing the ladder in the clouds and fog also gave us a feeling of being in a fairyland.

A masterpiece of nature, the symbol of Tianmen Mountain. You can choose to climb the 999 steps. There is also a paid elevator next to it. You can choose according to your physical strength.

It's very big, spectacular and very nice... ~~

It is completely the work of nature. The French pilot's flight made Tianmen Cave world-famous. Many tourists from home and abroad come here to see the beauty of nature.

There are 999 steps. If you are afraid of heights, you must go up, otherwise you will collapse when you walk down. Some of the steps are quite steep. I strongly recommend that girls who love beauty should not wear skirts to climb the 999 steps, otherwise the people below will also have unlimited scenery. It took about a quarter of an hour to walk up. Unfortunately, the Tianmen Cave was under renovation this time, so I didn’t see anything else after going up, but I saw the super beautiful sea of clouds, which was worth climbing so many steps.

It is a magical existence. It is shocking to see it from the platform. Wonderful sight. Wonderful sight.

The legendary Tianmen Cave, which is located on a 1,300-meter cliff, is the best in the world and deserves to be called the "world's highest mountain cave"! World aerobatic masters, Russian Air Force warriors, and French Spider-Man have performed miracles here. Standing at the foot of the mountain and looking up at the Tianmen Cave, it is really breathtaking. But after climbing up to the 999-section celestial body and standing at the entrance of the cave, it feels ordinary. Tianmen Cave is really "viewable from a distance but not up close"

It is also a miracle of nature. The live broadcast of the plane passing through the cave gate made me know Tianmen Mountain for the first time. From then on, I had a deep memory and felt that I must visit here. There are 999 steps, so it is recommended to visit here last. It will be easier to climb down from the cave entrance.

Tianmen Cave has been under repair, and the ladder in front is still very steep, but it is definitely worth a visit and you must go.