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Updated: 2026-09-11
Zhangjiajie is a prefecture-level city in Hunan Province, best known for its spectacular karst landscapes that inspired the movie 'Avatar'. It is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking dramatic scenery, offering hiking trails, glass elevators, and suspended bridges at breathtaking heights.
Plan a trip to ZhangjiajieThe must-see places in Zhangjiajie include Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park, Yuanjiajie Scenic Area and more. Here is the full list, with a short note on each:
The famous park with unique stone pillars that inspired 'Avatar', offering breathtaking views and numerous hiking trails.
A UNESCO World Heritage site encompassing all the major parks and attractions of Zhangjiajie.
The world's longest and highest glass bridge, offering breathtaking views and a sensation of floating above a chasm.
An iconic mountain with the famous Tianmen Cave, 99-bend road, and a long cable car, offering dramatic views.
One of the main areas in the National Park, with famous viewpoints and dramatic stone pillars.
One of the famous stone pillars in the park, which inspired the 'Hallelujah' mountains in the movie 'Avatar'.
A spectacular scenic area with unique rock formations, panoramic viewpoints, and a sea of clouds.
A massive stalactite and stalagmite cave with underground rivers, offering an impressive and cool experience.
An easy and scenic hiking trail along a clear stream, surrounded by cliffs and lush vegetation.
A picturesque mountain lake surrounded by green cliffs, offering boat rides and a serene experience.
A beautiful narrow valley with animal-like rock formations, which can be explored by mini-train or on foot.
A less crowded area in the park, offering wilder landscapes, steep cliffs, and unique rock formations.
A less-known but beautiful hiking trail, offering tranquility and lush green views.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park, Yuanjiajie Scenic Area, Avatar Hallelujah Mountain
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Most travellers spend between two and five days in Zhangjiajie. MupDay builds a full itinerary for whatever length you pick - two days, three, four or a week - splitting the places across the days by proximity and opening hours, so each day stands on its own.
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