A PLACE, A STORY / Zhangjiajie
Tianmen Mountain
A great natural opening interrupts Tianmen’s mountain face. The arch and surrounding cliffs offer a different Zhangjiajie landscape from Wulingyuan’s stone pillars.
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Tianmen Mountain is a separate scenic place in Zhangjiajie from Wulingyuan. Its most recognizable feature is Tianmen Cave, a large natural opening through the mountain. The surrounding cliffs make the empty space of the opening as striking as the rock that contains it.
In a photograph, notice how the shape frames the sky beyond. Rather than looking only at the mountain’s height, compare the hard edges of the opening with the softer slopes around it.
Editorial sources
- UNESCO · Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area
- Hunan government · Tianmen Mountain
- Hunan government · Tianmen Cave and Zhangjiajie
Editorial review:
Before travelling, check current access, opening times and entry requirements with the relevant official sources.
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