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Anyone who is a fan of Avatar, and especially the flying mountains of Pandora, should not miss the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. The park is located in the northwest of Hunan and consists of a mystical landscape of sand and limestone rocks that provide a breathtaking and spectacular view. With more than 3,000 rocks that are often hidden in the fog, this is one of the best places to visit in China!

Zhangjiajie Must Sees!
Zhangjiajie Forest Park

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the inspiration of Avatar, is a must-see place for its out-of-this-world scenery.

The park is the first national park and also the first UNESCO World Heritage Site of China. It is a world-renowned natural site that is mostly famous for its unique geological formations. The dense forest is broken up by numerous incredible sandstone columns which streches up to 1000 meters in height.

The park, together with Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, Yangjiajie Scenic Area and Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area, forms the greater Wulingyuan Scenic Area. And it sits in the southwest part of Wulingyuan. Inside the park, you could enjoy the otherworldly sight while hiking along streams, riding cable cars or taking sightseeing buses. The following map shows you the hiking trails, cable cars, major attractions, etc. of the park.


Tianmen Mountain

Located on the south of Zhangjiajie city, it is the second most-recommended tourist area in Zhangjiajie after the forest park.With a height of 1,519 meters (4,983 feet), Tianmen Mountain is the highest peak in Zhangjiajie and is regarded as the soul of Zhangjiajie.

It is not only a paradise for scenery, but also for photography and adventure. The highlights of Tianmen Mountain are Tianmen Mountain Cableway (the longest in the world), 99 bends, the Cliff-Hanging Walkway, the Glass Sky Walk, and Tianmen Cave.