How to split two days
- Day 1 — Tianmen Mountain: up from the downtown cableway base, walk the glass skywalk, Guigu Cliff Walk and Tianmen Cave, return the same day; see the “Tianmen Fox Fairy” show at night;
- Day 2 — Wulingyuan: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park — Yuanjiajie (the inspiration for “Avatar’s” scenery), Tianzishan and Golden Whip Stream.
Connections and where to stay
- The two are about 30–40 km apart, roughly a one-hour drive;
- On Day 1 stay downtown (near the cableway) or in Wulingyuan, depending on Day 2;
- If both days are in the Forest Park, stay near the Wulingyuan entrance.
Tickets and booking
- Tianmen Mountain and the Forest Park are ticketed separately with separate real-name bookings;
- Forest Park tickets are usually valid for several days — check the notice;
- Book several days ahead in peak season.
Time-saving tips
- Start early each day to avoid group peaks;
- The Forest Park is large — use shuttle buses and cableways/lifts to save energy.
