Tianmen Mountain, located within the borders of China, means the gate of heaven. In front of the huge void on Tianmen Mountain is a staircase with 999 steps. It means that if you walk up these stairs and pass through that gap, the door of heaven is opened.
China, which is a highly developed country in the field of tourism, has built stairs on the slopes of the mountains, established cable cars and built walking tracks. Many tracks made of glass and giving the feeling of walking on air are places where adrenaline enthusiasts flock.
To pass through the gate of heaven on Tianmen Mountain, one proceeds on the glass road. Located in the city of Zhangjiajie in the Hunan province of China, the altitude of Tianmen Mountain is 1518 meters. The Peak of the Mountain is approximately 2.2 kilometers wide. The Chinese think that when the summit of this mountain is reached, the closest point to God has been reached.
Tianmen Mountain attracts attention with its magnificent view. In addition, a different story is told about the mountain. A person who witnessed the destruction of the Tianmen cave in 260 AD reported the situation to the emperor. With the collapse of the cave, a gap resembling a door opening to the sky is formed. The emperor thought that this was a chance and named it “Heaven’s Gate”.
It is quite difficult to reach the summit of the mountain, which has a magnificent view. For this reason, no one has been to this place for many years. Later, in order to gain tourism, stairs and hiking trails were built and access to the mountain was provided. After this stage, it has become a frequent destination for domestic and foreign tourists.
It is not a coincidence that the stairs consist of 999 steps. In Chinese culture, the number 9 symbolizes luck and fertility. For this reason, 999 stairs, which were built as a representation, have a very important place in reaching Tianmen Mountain.
For visitors who do not want to go up the stairs, a cable car has been built. It is possible to watch the magnificent view of the Tongtian highway, which is made from 99 bends, while transportation is provided by this vehicle, which is considered to be the longest cable car in the world.
One of the most striking parts of Tianmen Mountain is its glass-bottomed road. This road is at an altitude of 1432 meters and is 60 meters long. The path made of unbreakable glass gives the feeling of walking on air. Visitors who want to walk on the road should use shoe covers. It offers a very different experience to people who do not have a fear of heights.
