Tianmen Mountain, called Yunmeng Mountain and Songliang Mountain in ancient times, is the highest mountain in Yongding County, Zhangjiajie, 8 kilometers north of the city. It is named after Tianmen Cave, which is a natural wonder and recorded in the history books for the first time. The main peaks 15 18.6m and 1992 were approved as national forest parks in July.

Tianmen Mountain belongs to Zhangjiajie area and belongs to the prototype of monsoon humid climate in mid-subtropical mountainous areas, with abundant light and heat, abundant rainfall, long frost-free period, short severe cold period and distinct four seasons. The average frost-free period over the years is between 265,438+06 and 269 days. The annual average temperature is about 65438 06.6℃.

Zhangjiajie has no severe cold in winter and no intense heat in summer, with an annual average temperature of 16.8℃, which can be described as four seasons like spring and is suitable for sightseeing. April to 10 is the best travel time every year, especially April and 10. Tianmen Mountain has the most beautiful scenery and is suitable for sightseeing.

The Tianmen Cave, a rare wonder of the world, was thus formed. Tianmen Cave runs through the north and south, with a height of 13 1.5m, a width of 57m and a depth of 60m. It is like a gateway to heaven, hence the name Tianmen Mountain, with a history of 1754 years. The top of the mountain is relatively flat, with intact primary and secondary forests and many extremely precious and unique plant species, and the forest coverage rate reaches 90%.

In the meantime, ancient trees are towering, vines are winding, moss is everywhere, stalagmites are everywhere, just like natural bonsai, which is praised by the world as the most beautiful hanging garden and fairyland in the sky.

Matters needing attention in expanding the information of visiting Tianmen Mountain

1, the elevation of Tianmen Mountain is about 1500m, and the temperature difference between the top of the mountain and the foot of the mountain is large, so you can prepare a coat and do a good job in cold protection.

2. Hundreds of steps in front of Tianmen Cave will be very tiring to climb, so be prepared psychologically.

3. Due to the season, weather and other reasons, the opening and operation hours of various facilities in the scenic spot will be adjusted accordingly, and visitors are subject to the on-site consultation on the same day.

4. Walking on the glass plank road, you need to buy shoe covers.

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