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Zhangjiajie 张家界

Zhangjiajie 张家界

The 'Avatar' mountains. Thousands of sandstone pillars rising from the clouds, glass bridges, and the most surreal landscape in China.

Highlights

  • Hike to the "Avatar Hallelujah Mountain" (Southern Sky Column)
  • Walk the 430m Glass Bridge at Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
  • Sunrise at Tianzi Mountain — the misty sea of clouds
  • Take the Bailong Elevator — the world's tallest outdoor elevator (60m)
  • Hike the Yuanjiajie plank road along the cliff face
  • Visit the Tianmen Mountain and the 999-step "Heaven's Gate" staircase
  • See the 3,000+ sandstone pillars from the various viewing platforms

Practical Info

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Getting there: Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG) is 10km from the city. Flights from Beijing (2h), Shanghai (2h), Guangzhou (1.5h). High-speed trains from Changsha (2h) and Wuhan (3h) arrive at Zhangjiajie West Station. The park is 15km from the city center — take the tourist bus (¥10) or a taxi (¥50).

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