Zhangjiajie: The Wonderland That Inspired a Sci-fi Creation

The majestic and amazing Hallelujah Mountain shown in Avatar derives itself from the world-renowned Zhangjiajie in the northwestern part of Hunan Province, in the hinterland of the Wuling Mountains. Zhangjiajie is one of the most important tourist cities in China, like a fairyland on earth with its steep and lofty peaks. Here, you can explore the mysterious world of Avatar in real life with a group of friends, or just walk and stop and be amazed by nature's wonders.

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Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park is one of China's National 5A-level scenic spots with rich cultural heritage. Named after the natural wonder Tianmen Cave, which is also famous worldwide. Tianmen Mountain is the highest mountain and a cultural sanctuary of Zhangjiajie, reputed as the "Soul of Zhangjiajie" and the "First Sacred Mountain in Western Hunan".

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While its natural scenery is reputed around the world, Zhangjiajie's artificial spectacle standing on the cliffs deep in the mountains – the Bailong Sky Ladder of which the height is more than 300 meters. Renowned as the "highest outdoor elevator", the Bailong Sky Ladder is a perfect combination of natural beauty and man-made wonders. It takes only a little more than 1 minute to take tourists straight to the top of the mountain, relieving tourists from the tedious climbing process while making the trip even more exciting.

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Baofeng Lake is one of the attractions of Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Scenic Spot, a World Natural Heritage, a World Geopark and one of the first batch of China's National 5A tourist areas. Surrounded by mountains, the lake is known for its clear and bluish water. While boating on the lake, you can also see the beautiful scenery of the lake island, the bizarre-looking peaks and the tremendous Baofeng Waterfall. All of these sceneries will make you feel amazed and overwhelmed.