About This Route
The road to Tianmen Mountain features 99 hairpin turns as it climbs to 'Heaven's Gate,' a natural arch in the mountain. This 11-kilometer road in Hunan Province is one of China's most thrilling drives, rising from the valley floor to over 1,300 meters with near-vertical switchbacks.
Must-See Highlights
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99 Bends
Serpentine road with 180-degree turns
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Tianmen Cave
Natural gateway in the mountain
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Glass Skywalk
Transparent walkway along cliffside
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Cable Car
World's longest passenger cableway
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Zhangjiajie
Avatar mountains nearby
Traveler Tips
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Most visitors take cable car up, bus down
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Not recommended for self-driving tourists
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Combine with Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
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Wear comfortable walking shoes
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Avoid Chinese holidays - extremely crowded