The stairway to heaven with 999 steps is a well known tourist attraction in Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park. It refers to the stone step walkway for people to travel between Tianmen Cave and the Cave Square on the mountainside.

Jan 8, 2018 · To reach the fantastic landmark, visitors must walk up 999 steps on the "stairway to heaven." Nine is a lucky number in Chinese numerology, representing good fortune and …

To the initiated, the 999 stairs that take one to the top of Tianmen Mountain in China, 5,000 feet above sea level, and on to Tianman Cave, are known as the Stairway To Heaven or, alternatively, Staircase to Heaven.

As with the mountain, the cave translates as Heaven's Door/天门 and has a 999 step entrance known as "the Stairway to Heaven." [3] The Tianmenshan Temple is located on the summit, with chairlift or footpath access. The original temple there was built during the Tang dynasty and destroyed during the first part of the 20th century.

It's the highest hole of its sort in the world. To reach the cave, take a tourist bus (usually a mini-bus) on the 99 Bends (see above). Then there are 999 steep and narrow steps up to the cave - "the Stairway to Heaven". It is a hard and tiresome climb (about 30 minutes).

As the world’s highest naturally formed mountain cave, Tianmen Cave hangs on a towering cliff, resembling a gateway to the heavens set against the sky. The main attractions here include: Heaven-Linking Ladder: The Heaven-Linking Ladder consists of 999 steps and is the path to reach Tianmen Cave.

Jan 28, 2019 · The “Stairway to Heaven” at Tianmen Mountain is a remarkable set of 999 steps that lead to the world’s highest naturally occurring arch, the Tianmen Cave. Visitors from all corners of the globe come to challenge themselves and ascend these stairs, which are steeped in cultural significance.

Jun 27, 2024 · At the heart of Tianmen Mountain's allure stands the Stairway to Heaven, a straight way to Heaven's Gate. The 999 steps on this stairway, divided into nine parts, range from easy to difficult, with the first five parts being the most manageable.

Known as the "Gateway to Heaven," this majestic peak is home to a variety of breathtaking sights, including the iconic Tianmen Cave and the vertigo-inducing glass walkways. However, one element that truly captures the spirit of the mountain is the arduous climb up its 999 stone steps, aptly named the "stairway to heaven." The Significance of 999

The opening of Tianmen Mountain tunnel escalator has freed tourists from the sole dependence on the Stairway to Heaven with 999 steps. With the tunnel escalator, visitors can travel among the mountaintop, Tianmen Cave and the Cave Square on the mountainside in an easy and fast way.