Although Tianmen mountain is amazing any time of year, in the winter it turns into a beautiful, albeit brutally cold, paradise for exploring.Full review by intactwf
May 2, 2025
Beautiful view and beautiful weather that was so lucky for us Waiting really long line to get to a cable car but stunning view and sight in return… really worth and I recommend this placeFull review by heinzhuynh
May 2, 2025
Tianmen Mountain stairs/cave is a real World Wonder! Must see! You have options: 1. to go up in one funicular , take a very interesting walk around the mountain that will take 3 hours but not diffic…Full review by Vital G
Hi, is it possible to take the cable car both up and down? I’d probably get sick if I take that bus down. Thanks!
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We are just back from a 10 days trip to Very Beautiful Hokkaido. Yes, you could take the return via a cable car from Tianmen Mountain - but you probably need to take a reverse route / …
We are just back from a 10 days trip to Very Beautiful Hokkaido. Yes, you could take the return via a cable car from Tianmen Mountain - but you probably need to take a reverse route / back track to get back to the cable car station. Remember, the cable car station is not here, but the other side of the mountain. Book your tickets in advance from the starting point. It may be troublesome & very tiring to backtrack, if you already walk the 999 steps down Tianmen Mountain, now its another 999 steps up the very steep mountain, unless again, you booked the lifts & rides all at the same time. We in our 60's could not manage these climbs, let alone some members in the late 70's. But to take in the views, stopping for photography, up close with the waterfalls & the faces of the tourist who managed these challenging climbs, the tendency of tiredness were all forgotten., when victory of achievement of some sort - to reaching the top of the climb. Enjoy but remember check very carefully & book in advance.
I will be visiting Tianmen mountain during morning time - taking the cable car up and escalator down. Which loop on the top do you recommend doing first: EAST or WEST? What's the difference - Is one more scenic than the other?
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The most impressive walk is what I believe they call the West Walk. Its to the right of the cable car once you get to the top; going this way takes you counter-clockwise around the …
The most impressive walk is what I believe they call the West Walk. Its to the right of the cable car once you get to the top; going this way takes you counter-clockwise around the mountain. Be sure to take its glass walkway on this side after which you go down some stairs then you go along the backside of the mountain with stunning mountain and valley scenery that reminds me of Hawaii believe it or not. You'll have to buy a separate ticket for the glass walkway but its worth it. Remember not to look down for the first 5 or 6 steps so the mind becomes convinced that its solid under your feet, then you can look down and can handle it (I'm afraid of heights). Its best to walk all the way around the mountain on the outside hanging over the cliffs as much as you can if you have the time. If you have to cut your trip short, walk up at least to the start of the long bridge, then you can leave.
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