Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is the world’s first forest park to be listed in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage list and also one of the first “Global Geopark”. It is famous for its strange peaks, bizarre rock formations, sea of clouds, and canyons – often described as “Earth’s most breathtaking scars”. The scenic area boasts over 3,000 quartz sandstone peaks that rise majestically into the sky, forming a surreal stone forest.

The inspiration for the floating mountains featured in the movie “Avatar” was taken from the Hallelujah Mountains at Yuanjiajie. Visiting Zhangjiajie feels like stepping into a living fairyland, with mist shrouding the landscape, peaks floating mysteriously, and sound of birds echoing through the valleys – as if you’ve stepped into another world.

City to Visit: Zhangjiajie