Top 10 Unbelievable Facts About Tianzi Mountain

 

Top 10 Unbelievable Facts About Tianzi Mountain

Tianzi Mountain provides stunning views of peaks, which rise one after another. It is known as ‘the Monarch of the Peak Forest’. At the top of the mountain, visitors can see the full extent of the Wulingyuan Scenic Area.

 Beautiful scenes of the mountain greet visitors in different seasons. There are four wonders: the Sea of Clouds, the Radiance of the Moonlight, Rays of sunshine, and the snow during winter.

1. Tianzi Mountain was formed by sedimentary rocks 318 million years ago

Just like Suoxi Valley, Tianzi Mountain was formed by sedimentary rocks 318 million years ago. Those rocks, eroded by the water and wind, slowly turned into quartz stones, which formed those amazing peaks in the scenic area.
 

2. The legend of Tianzi Mountain is Xiang Dakun

Tianzi Mountain takes its name from a man, Xiang Dakun. He was the leader of the Tu ethnic group during the last years of the Southern Song Dynasty (1127 -1279). Xiang Dakun led a revolution and avowed himself as Tianzi (Son of Heaven).

 Visiting this scenic area, visitors can see many sites about his story, the most impressive being: the Yu Bi Peaks, the Xi’an Nü San Hua, and the Shen Bing Ju Hui.

With pine trees on the top, the Yu Bi (imperial brushes) Peaks rise upward into the sky. The legend goes that they are brushes the Tianzi-Xiang Dakun used that became stone peaks after his martyrdom. The Xi’an Nv San Hua (floral tributes by fairies) is slightly opposite the Yu Bi Peaks. A legend goes that Xiang Dakun and his army were defeated to fall back on Tianzi Mountain. He fought to the finish but finally jumped off the cliff. A girl in love with him went across the mountain to search for him.

She strewed flowers over the cliffs and turned them into a stone statue. Shen Bing Ju Hui is a forest of soldier-like peaks arrayed for a review.
 

3. A cable car can be taken to Tianzi Mountain to view the Scenic Area

Visitors can take a cable car to see these charming peaks. With 692 meters (about 2,270 feet) difference in elevation, the aerial tramway is 2,084 meters (about 2,279 yards) in length.

The minimum running time is six minutes and twenty-two seconds for a single trip during which visitors can keep the wonderful scenery of Tianzi Mountain in view.

4. Monarch of the Peak Forest is the other name of Tianzi Mountain

Located in the northern part of the Wulingyuan Scenic Area in Hunan Province covering an area of 16550 acres, Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve is one of the most beautiful places in the region.

Tianzi means the Son of Heaven, and the main mountain peak here rises as high as 4142 ft. Tianzi Mountain is also called the Monarch of the Peak Forest.

5. The Tianzi Mountains were formed by the sedimentary rocks about 300 million years ago

Tianzi Mountain was formed by sedimentary rocks about 300 million years ago. The rocks, eroded by the wind and water, gradually turned into quartz stones, thereby forming the towering peaks in the area.

 The area enclosing the mountains features several rocks with the peaks covered by shrubs, trees, flowers, and grass. The area is home to waterfalls, limestone caves, rivers, lakes, and wildlife.

6. Xiang was the leader of the Tujia tribe during the last years of the Southern Song dynasty which makes Tianzi Mountain is an old legend

Tianzi Mountain was named after a farmer, Xiang Dakun who was the leader of the Tujia tribe during the last years of the Southern Song Dynasty (1127 -1279). Xiang Dakun led a successful revolution for the farmer groups and elected himself as Tianzi (Son of Heaven).

7.  The best months to visit Tianzi mountain Nature Reserve are April, May, September, and October

The best months to visit these mountains are April, May, September, and October. Board a tourist bus from Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station to Tianzi Mountain. The bus journey takes about 80-90 minutes.

Then after, take a battery car inside the area. Tourists can explore the mountain peaks on a cable car. The minimum running time of the cable car is less than 7 minutes for a single trip.

8. Zhangjiajie’s national park was China’s first in 1982.

Many endangered species of animals and plants can be found there, which prompted the Chinese government to begin conservation efforts to preserve the landscape of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, named in 1982, long before the area was of interest to tourists.

Perhaps the most famous of these endangered residents is the Chinese Giant Salamander. This massive amphibian lives in the pools and caves throughout the forest and is strictly protected by the Chinese government. 

While tourism is the main industry in the area, the preservation of such a unique and biologically diverse region is at the forefront. 

After being declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in ’92 and a UNESCO Global Geopark, visitors to Zhangjiajie are guaranteed to find a pristine setting in the park’s many scenic areas.

9. Zhangjiajie is an outdoor adventure lovers’ paradise.

Tourists flock to the park to witness nature uniquely. Aside from the many viewing decks and scenic viewpoints, the park offers caves, pools, waterfalls, and towering peaks for exploration.

Outdoor enthusiasts from beginners to professionals are sure to be delighted with its many challenges and rewarding experiences.

The most popular natural attractions include Wulingyuan Scenic Area, Yellow Dragon Cave, Dragon Emperor Cave, Suoxiyu Nature Reserve, and Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve. 

10. You can get to Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve by boarding a bus

Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station (to the northwest of Zhangjiajie Railway Station has regular tourist buses to Tianzi Mountain and the bus journey takes about 80-90 minutes. Then take the battery car inside the scenic area.