Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is famous for its towering sandstone pillars that inspired the floating mountains in the movie Avatar. It is part of...

Guangzhou
6 hours visit
4.7 rating
natural

About Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is famous for its towering sandstone pillars that inspired the floating mountains in the movie Avatar. It is part of the larger Wulingyuan Scenic Area.

Historical Background

Established as China's first national forest park in 1982, Zhangjiajie became famous worldwide after the movie Avatar used its landscapes as inspiration. The unique geology formed over 380 million years.

Rating

4.7/5.0

Duration

6 hours

Price

¥245

Category

natural

Key Highlights

What makes Zhangjiajie National Forest Park special

Towering sandstone pillar formations

Glass bridge and scenic elevators

Tianzi Mountain with panoramic views

Avatar filming locations

Rich biodiversity and rare plants

Facilities

Cable cars
Glass bridge
Restaurants
Viewing platforms

Visitor Tips

Weather can change quickly - bring rain gear. Use cable cars to save energy. Visit different areas over multiple days.

Restrictions

Stay on designated paths, no climbing pillars, weather dependent access

Visit Information

Opening Hours

Weekdays: 07:00-18:00

Weekends: 07:00-18:00

Holidays: 07:00-18:00

Ticket Prices

Adult: ¥245

Student: ¥122

Child: ¥122

Address

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan Province

How to Get There

Subway

Bus

Zhangjiajie Airport, then local buses

Taxi

Fly to Zhangjiajie