Natural Scenery
Tianzishan
Zhangjiajie, China
5-8 hours
About
Tianzi Mountain sits in the northern part of Wulingyuan Scenic Area, covered under the 4-day valid Wulingyuan general admission ticket. Named after a local Tujia uprising leader, it boasts countless towering quartz sandstone peaks, grand viewing platforms, deep valleys and primitive forests. Iconic spots include Helong Park, Fairy Peaks and Ten-Mile Gallery. Visitors can reach the summit via Tianzi Mountain Cableway and travel between attractions by free park shuttle buses, capturing panoramic mountain vistas at sunrise and sunset.
Travel Tips
- Mountaintops are windy and cool all year, carry a light windproof jacket even in summer.
- Wear non-slip hiking shoes as mountain trails have damp stone steps after rain.
- Visit Helong Platform at dusk for golden sunset over thousands of stone peaks.
- Heavy fog often occurs after rainfall, creating dreamlike sea of cloud landscapes ideal for photography.
- Free green shuttle buses connect Tianzi Mountain with Yuanjiajie and Ten-Mile Gallery entrances.
Facilities
Photography Allowed
Admission
¥72/ adult
Child¥0
Senior¥0
Opening Hours
Mon06:30 - 17:00
Tue06:30 - 17:00
Wed06:30 - 17:00
Thu06:30 - 17:00
Fri06:30 - 17:00
Sat06:30 - 17:00
Sun06:30 - 17:00
Best Time to Visit
Sunrise and sunset for golden peak views; post-rain for sea of clouds.