About the cableway
The Tianmen Mountain cableway runs from downtown straight to the summit, over 7 km long and among the world’s longest high-mountain passenger ropeways. On the way you overlook gorges, farmland and the winding road — the ride itself is a sight.
How to ride
- Board at the base station with your ticket; Routes A/B/C refer to different combinations of the large cableway and the express cableway up and down;
- Upbound queues are long in peak season — arrive early;
- Do not stand or sway in the cabin; follow staff guidance and look after children and seniors with you.
Waiting times
- Smooth and short in the off-season; busiest around the first cabins in peak season and on holidays;
- Entering early saves a lot of waiting — watch the park’s live notices;
- In strong wind, thunderstorms or ice the cableway may close temporarily — keep your itinerary flexible.
Heights and tips
- If you fear heights, keep to the inner side and look into the distance rather than down the whole way;
- The summit differs sharply in temperature from the base — bring a jacket;
- Hold steady when shooting and don’t lean out of the cabin.
