Sea of Clouds at Tianzi Mountain | Sun Rising at Tianzi Mountain |
Beautiful Moonlight at Tianzi Mountain | Winter Snow at Tianz Mountain |
One Dangerous Step | Bridge of Immortals | Emperor's Throne |
Grand Viewing Platform | Monkey Slope | Tianzi Peak |
Heavenly Warrior’s Gathering | Mid-air Farmer's Cottage | Yuanyang Waterfall |
Tianzi Mountain was named as ''Qing Yan Mountain'' before Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) for green stones. It was not until the year of 1353 when Xiang Dakun, the leader of Tujia ethnic group, started a revolt, established kindom on Tianzi Mountain, and called himself ''King Xiang'' - son of heaven. In the year of 1385, they encountered the fierce siege of ten thousand soldiers commanded by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang (1328-1398), the first emperor of Ming Dynasty. Unfortunately, King Xiang died in the battle and fell into the Shentang Gulf. To show their respect and support to Xiang Dakun, people set up villages along the Tianzi Mountain. The mounatin was renamed as ''Tianzi Mountain''.
Best Time to visit Tianzi Mountain
Tianzi Mountain has four scenic wonders, namely Cloud Billows, Moon Brightness, Sun Glow and Winter Snow. The landscape here varies in different seasons and also in one day, which makes Tianzi Mountain a very interesting destination. Cloud and mist in Tianzi Mountain enjoys high reputation nationwide, especially just after the rain, which adds much charm to Tianzi Mountain.
The cloud billows are ever changing, morning and evening sun glows vast sky, moon shines in the still night, winter snow falls enchanting the scenery, like a lyric, like a landscape painting. Here in the Tianzi Mountain, scene majestic is in all its variety. There are five main scenic zones and over ten scenic spots in the Tianzi Mountain area. They include more than 80 natural platforms to take in the magnificent scenery.
How to travel to Tianzi Mountain?
Tianzi Mountain Hiking
Travel Tips
Add: Northeast of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Wulingyuan District of Zhangjiajie.
Transport: Take Tianzi Mountain Cable car up to Tianzi Mountain; Take shuttle bus about 40 minutes drive from Yuanjiajie Scenic Spot to Tianzi Mountain, Walk from Ten-mile Gallery.
Entrance fee: CNY 248 , Tianzi Mountain Cable Car Ticket : CNY73 p.p by one way
Opening Hours: 07:30-18:00
Visiting Hours: 1-2 day trip