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Zhangjiajie

Towering sandstone pillars pierce the clouds, the otherworldly scenery that inspired the floating mountains of Avatar.

Notable spots

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Nature
Thousands of quartzite pillars towering over misty forests.
Tianmen Mountain
Nature
Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge
Landmark

Best months: Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct and Nov

👕 Zhangjiajie in Oct: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.

Photo: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park — chensiyuan (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia