1‑Day Tianmen Mountain & 72 Qilou Folk‑Custom Night Tour Small‑Group Tour
Journey Overview
Ride Asia’s longest alpine cableway, traverse the glass plank road and visit the natural Tianmen Cave. In the evening, explore the brilliantly‑lit Tujia stilt‑house complex at 72 Qilou before returning to your hotel.
Journey Highlights
- Board the famous 28‑minute Tianmen Mountain cableway. Walk along the West‑Route Glass Plank Road constructed with safety‑certified triple‑layer laminated glass, and witness the huge natural Tianmen Cave.
- Take a self‑paid lunch break to taste genuine local Zhangjiajie specialties near the scenic exit.
- Immerse in Tujia folk culture at 72 Qilou. Watch complimentary folk performances, appreciate illuminated stilt‑house buildings and enjoy the music‑synchronized light show.
Full-Day Schedule
Here is your suggested schedule. Every stop and timing can be flexibly tailored to your personal preferences and pace.
Hotel pick-up and transfer to Tianmen Mountain.
Tianmen Mountain sightseeing
Take the cableway uphill and explore the West Route Glass Plank Road. Guests uncomfortable with heights may use the regular path.
Self-paid lunch at the mountain food street, with dining suggestions from the guide.
Tianmen Cave
Visit this natural karst landmark, then descend via the 999-step staircase or take the optional paid escalator.
Transfer to 72 Qilou in downtown Zhangjiajie.
Guided 72 Qilou visit. Discover its Tujia-style stilted architecture, watch scheduled folk performances and visit recommended light-show photo spots.
Tour ends
Guests may stay at 72 Qilou for dinner, the evening light show and independent exploration, or return to the hotel with the guide and driver.
Note: The schedule may be adjusted according to weather, traffic and scenic-site conditions.
Journey Inclusions & Exclusions
- Transportation: Private vehicle arranged according to your small‑group size.; hotel pick‑up and drop‑off service.
- Guide: Professional English‑speaking tour guide.
- Entrance & Activities: Tianmen Mountain admission, alpine cableway ticket, glass‑plank‑road shoe covers, bilingual tour itinerary and complimentary bottled water.
- Tour management and related service charges.
- All applicable taxes.
- Personal Expenses: Meals, mountain‑crossing escalator, traditional costume rental, food & drinks, souvenirs and other personal purchases.
- Meals: All meals are not included.
- Accommodation: Overnight hotel stay is not covered.
- Other Costs: Any services or items not clearly listed under Price Includes.