Tiantangzhai
天堂寨
A national 5A scenic area and one of the main peak areas of the Dabie Mountains, dotted with primeval forests and waterfalls, with a cable car running up to the Baima Peak ridge.
Tiantangzhai is in Tiantangzhai Town, Jinzhai County, on the border with Luotian County in Hubei. Its main peak rises to 1,729 meters. It is the core area of the Dabie Mountains World Geopark, with forest coverage of over 96%. The area is said to have more than a hundred waterfalls. Highlights include the waterfall cluster, with Xieyu Falls and Jiuying Falls, and the plank walkways around Baima Peak and Zheren Peak. A common route starts at the Houfan entrance: take the shuttle bus into the mountains, walk the waterfall trails first, then ride the cable car to the summit for views of the peaks and clouds. The full tour takes about 5 to 6 hours. Peak-season admission is about RMB 100; the cable car and shuttle bus cost extra, and official prices prevail. Mountain paths are slippery, so wear non-slip shoes. The drive from the county seat to the scenic area takes about 1.5 hours.
Opening hours
About 7:30am–5:30pm (varies by season)