Ascend Tianmen & Paint Zhangjiajie Tour Tianmen Mountain – Private Guided
ID: GYG1017728-O-1700277
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Day trip: stunning peaks & serene art. Ride cable cars, walk cloud-high skywalks, capture nature’s soul through tranquil ink painting.
(Image credit: Zhangjiajie Photographers Association)
From the heights of Tianmen Mountain to a tranquil painting session, this itinerary balances adventure, creativity, and relaxation with ease.
1.Tianmen Mountain: Where Nature Meets Human Ingenuity
Tianmen Mountain captivates visitors with its dramatic geological formations and remarkable engineering. Walk among the clouds and take in breathtaking vistas made accessible by world-class infrastructure.
· Highlights: the 99-bend mountain road,Tianmen Cave (Heaven’s Gate), The Stairway to Heaven (999 steps), one of the world's longest passenger cableways, and the thrilling Glass Skywalk.
2.Traditional Chinese Painting: Capture the Landscape in Ink
Unwind in a tranquil studio, just a 5-minute walk from the lower terminal of the Tianmen Mountain Cableway in downtown Zhangjiajie. Learn the ancient art of ink painting under the guidance of a local artist. Using brush, ink, and rice paper, you’ll depict Zhangjiajie’s unique quartz-sandstone peaks—and create a personal souvenir to take home.
· Class Times: 9:00 AM or 4:00 PM.
· Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
Choose Your Schedule:
Option 1: Tianmen Mountain (Departure in the Morning)
Option 2: Tianmen Mountain (Departure in the Afternoon, Including Sunset & Night View)
Option 3: 9:00 AM Painting Class → Tianmen Mountain
Option 4: 9:00 AM Tianmen Mountain → 4:00 PM Painting Class
This thoughtfully designed one-day tour offers a seamless mix of inspiring nature and artistic immersion—creating memories that will stay with you long after you leave Zhangjiajie.
Highlights
- Discover Tianmen Mountain's iconic sights.
- Opt1:Beat crowds & heat for peaceful exploration.
- Opt2:One tour: golden sunset + magical nightscape.
- Opt3:Paint first, then explore with an artistic eye.
- Opt4:Sketch after your morning nature adventure.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Full name, passport number, date of birth, and nationality are required at the time of booking for all participants.
We guarantee 100% no shopping stops on all our tours.
Guests can customize their own itinerary.
The Chinese painting class is a shared group activity.
INCLUDED
- Self-Guided: Admission ticket, round-trip cableway, scenic area shuttle bus, insurance
- Private Guided: Admission ticket, round-trip cableway, scenic area shuttle bus, insurance, private English-speaking guide
- Mountain + Painting: Self-guided Tianmen Mountain tour, plus ink painting class
NOT INCLUDED
- Pick-up and drop-off service
- Optional add-ons: Tianmen Cave Elevator, Forest Sightseeing Cable Car, Glass Skywalk shoe covers
- Meals
- Gratuities
- Accommodation
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.