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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