Zhangjiajie is located in the northwestern part of Hunan Province in China. Though it is a small city, Zhangjiajie is the top fever tourist destination for fantastic nature admiration including the Wulingyuan Scenic Area that is listed as the World Natural Heritage Site, where to encounter with the surreal Avatar Mountain the the big movie by James Cameron. Having been long popular among visitors and photographers, Zhangjiajie is a treasure place with the perfect combination of the idyllic beauty of Guilin, the strangeness of Yellow Mountain, the peril of Mount Hua and the magnificence of Mount Tai. As it goes like “It is best to enjoy water scenery at Jiuzhai Valley, and best to enjoy mountain sightseeing in Zhangjiajie.” You will feel it really worth for your life after standing among the superb fairyland like wonderland with the large spread of splendid Karst sandstone peaks and pillars with mysterious mists and clouds.

The main draw in Zhangjiajie is Wulingyuan Scenic Area, officially Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, which was listed as World Natural Heritage Site in 1992. It includes Huangshizhai, Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, and Yangjiajie with thousands of bizarre peaks, beautiful waters, towering trees, deep valleys, marvelous caves and flourishing forests…

The Inspiration for AVATAR - Zhangjiajie is a surreal world. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park’s karst peaks inspired Pandora’s Hallelujah Mountain in the movie AVATAR. It is true that Zhangjiajie is “an enlarged potted painting”, “a miniature of fairyland”, “a maze of nature” with the characteristics of quietness, wildness, mystery, beauty and elegance.

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge (world highest and longest), Tianmen Mountain Glasswalk and Cliff-hanging Walkway, Avenue toward Heaven with countless turns on the mountain, 999 steep steps up to Tianmen Cave, 25 minutes’ long cable way, etc. Take all that heart-stopping adventures will make your fascinating natural exploration to Zhangjiajie more distinctive and impressive.

Ethnic Minority Culture - There are three main ethnic minorities in Zhangjiajie, including Tujia, Bai, Miao ethnic groups. Travelers can meet Tujia people and experience their special culture in Zhangjiajie city and even in Wulingyuan scenic area. Extending to Fenghuang Ancient Town and Furong Ancient Town, you can feel charm of Miao ethnic group.