Zhangjiajie: a real-life fantasy world

Unlike anywhere else in China, the towering sandstone pillars of the compact Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, located up north in Hunan Province, rise dramatically from the forest floor, creating a landscape so otherworldly that it inspired the floating mountains in the film Avatar. Throughout its 48 square kilometres (19 sq. mi.), visitors can explore scenic walking trails, glass-bottom bridges, and cable cars that offer jaw-dropping views. While it has grown in popularity in recent years, Zhangjiajie still feels like a hidden world compared to China’s largest cities, especially for travellers seeking dramatic natural scenery.

Read more in Tripatini contributor Junaid Hasan's post 7 Amazing Places to Explore in China Beyond Beijing and Shanghai.

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