Routes · 3 days

Three days: park split into two days

The park ticket is valid four days, so split it: one day on the rim (Yuanjiajie + Tianzi), one day in the valley (Golden Whip Stream). Leaves a weather buffer without paying twice.

Budget band

USD 300–520 / person

Best for

solo, couple, family

Source

Editorial — built from public itineraries

1. 1

   Tianmen Mountain

   天门山 · 6 h · 15 min

   Day 1 — full day; city night.

2. 2

   Yuanjiajie

   袁家界 · 3 h · 45 min

   Day 2 — East Gate B, Bailong Elevator, rim trail.

3. 3

   Tianzi Mountain

   天子山 · 3 h · 50 min

   Day 2 — cable car down to East Gate.

4. 4

   Golden Whip Stream

   金鞭溪 · 3 h · 45 min

   Day 3 — South Gate in, 7.5 km flat walk, exit East Gate.