Conquering the Little Tianmen Mountain with Ease 🫰

🌈 Highlights: After seeing photos of Tianmen Cave's night view online, I knew I had to visit. Thanks to the inn's planning assistance two days ago, my wish came true. I'm sharing my itinerary below—feel free to save it if interested. To capture the night view of Tianmen Cave, we booked the last A-line ticket (15:00-16:00 entry) 🎫. **Itinerary & Timing:** 15:50 Depart from Tianmen Mountain Cableway Lower Station ➡️ 16:20 Arrive at Tianmen Mountain Cableway Upper Station ➡️ 16:30 Start exploring the summit via the West Loop (Lingxiao Terrace, Glass Walkway, Ghost Valley Walkway, Yihong Pass, Suspension Bridge) ➡️ 17:50 Tianmen Mountain Temple and Cherry Bay ➡️ 18:10 Take the forest sightseeing cable car to Yunmeng Fairy Peak ➡️ 18:30 Ride the mountain escalator from Tianmen Fan Shui to Tianmen Cave (as it gets dark) ➡️ 19:10 Descend the 999-step Heavenly Ladder for photos and wait for the lights ➡️ 19:40 Capture the illuminated Tianmen Cave at the square before heading back ➡️ 20:00 Take the Tianmen Cave Cableway down. 🕐 **Opening Hours:** 07:30-19:00 (last entry at 16:00), subject to official notices. (The park closes after all visitors exit.) 🚗 **Transport Tips:** ✈️ By Air: From Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport, take a taxi/ride-hailing (15 mins, ~¥15). 🚄 By Train: From Zhangjiajie West Station, take a taxi/ride-hailing (15-20 mins, ~¥20). 💗 **Extra Tips:** Ticket Price: A-line adult ticket 🎫 ¥278 (includes one-way cableway + eco-bus). Discounts available for students/seniors. 🏨 **Stay Recommendation:** Opt for hotels/B&Bs near Tianmen Mountain for convenience. I stayed at the Four Famous Residences Aesthetic Inn—they offer free airport/station transfers, and the front desk staff were incredibly kind and stylish!