Tianmen mountain cable car closure

Question

Hi, I’m trying to find information on when the cable car is closed for maintenance this year but it’s like trying to find a needle out of a haystack. Does anyone have a clue when in November the closure will happen for this year? Thanks!

Answer

Yes — the Tianmen Mountain cable car in Zhangjiajie does undergo an annual inspection and maintenance period in November.

Here are the details known so far and how they may affect planning your visit:

According to the official “Zhangjiajie Guide” website, the inspection starts in early November and typically lasts about half a month to one month, during which the cable car service is “temporarily closed”.
One source gives a more specific date: maintenance beginning November 1st and lasting for the full month (until end of November).
An update on the Klook site for 2025 states that the “upper section of the cableway” will cease passenger service from November 6 and remain closed for renovation; the lower section may still operate.

In short, while there is no publicly confirmed exact start date each year beyond “early November,” the consistent pattern is for the cable car to be under full or partial maintenance somewhere around early to mid-November, lasting up to a month.

Recommendation for your planning:

If your travel dates fall in mid to late November, assume the cable car may be closed or partially closed and plan accordingly (e.g., access via stairways, escalators, or buses, which could take longer).
Before booking, check the official website or contact the scenic area directly for the year you intend to travel to confirm the cable car status.
Even if the cable car is closed, the scenic area remains open and you can still access many parts of Tianmen Mountain via alternate transport routes, but expect extra time and possibly fewer conveniences.

So yes — there is a maintenance closure period, but the exact dates vary and may not be published far in advance. Planning for potential closure is wise if you’re visiting in November.

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