Asia · Nature
Zhangjiajie
Sandstone pillars in mist, the visual reference for Avatar's floating mountains.
- Place
- Hunan · China · CN
- World region
- Asia
- Type
- Nature
- ID
- DST-0161
Why go
Sandstone pillars in mist, the visual reference for Avatar's floating mountains.
The pillar forest is genuinely unlike any other landscape, and the glass bridge and elevator make it accessible. Crowds and queue management are the main constraint.
Signature experiences
- Tianzi Mountain and Yuanjiajie
- Glass Bridge at Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
- Tianmen Mountain cable car
Interest tags
naturephotographyhikingadventure
Good for
PhotographersAdventure travellersFamilies
Pairs well with
Best months
Apr-Jun · Sep-Oct
Avoid months
Jul-Aug (crowds) · Dec-Feb (ice)
Ideal stay
3 days
Nearest airport
DYG · Dayong
Pace
Active
Cost tier
Budget
Peak crowd level
Very high
Country ISO
CN
