Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park is one of the most remarkable places in China. Tourists frequently proclaim this mountain, which rises above 1,500 meters, to be the most picturesque peak on Earth. A cave entrance known as the “Stairway to Heaven” by the Chinese is also located there.

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The world’s longest passenger cableway is located on Tianmen Mountain. By allowing them to ascend from the base, this cableway ensures that tourists enjoy the complete Tianmen experience. In addition, there are several cliff routes and staircases on the mountain that other tourists can use to reach the peak on their own.

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The Chinese have a unique belief about one of these staircases; they think it leads directly to heaven. There are 999 steps on the Stairway to Heaven that go all the way to the mountain’s Cave Square. The stairs has a total length of 218 meters, beginning at 1,105 meters and ending at 1,170 meters.

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Tianmen Mountain is considered sacred by the Chinese for reasons that stem from their Taoist beliefs. The story goes that once upon a time, a tremendous boom resounded from above. The Jade Emperor, the highest Taoist deity, talked to the people as five clouds hung above the mountain.

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Following his benediction, the Jade Emperor slipped away from the audience. Because of their belief in the mountain’s connection to the Gods and Heaven, the Chinese nicknamed it after this incident. This myth is symbolized by the Stairway to Heaven.

The Altar of Tianmen is a sacred sanctuary where worshippers can find solace at the foot of the stairs, following the cave. It is not a convenience or a coincidence that there are precisely 999 steps. The stairs represent the boundless essence of Heaven and Earth, while the number nine is associated with infinity in Chinese.

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You Yu, Qin Se, Chang Sheng, Qing Yun, and Ru Yi are the five resting places along the staircase where you can obtain blessings. The names stand for the five virtues—prosperity, joy, longevity, power, and luck—essential to all things according to Taoism. In addition to being a stunning tourist destination, Tianmen and the stairway are deeply ingrained in Chinese culture.