Zhangjiajie National Park

In south-central China, a famous national park has recently gained more attention then it’s used to. For many years it was claimed to be inaccessible, remote, and even dangerous; but that is no longer the case. Zhangjiajie National Park has gained universal notoriety for inspiring the  setting for the world renowned movie ‘Avatar’. The 135 square miles of mountains, foliage, and water forms into a mystical, unearthly place that formed for the perfect starting point for the design for another planet. Ninety percent of the park is covered in foliage and forests, providing for an incredible variation in rare species of animals and trees. While it’s extraordinary landscape is awe inspiring, another draw is the countless ways to view it’s spectacular formations. The options seem endless and give many different viewing points to the overwhelmingly large park.

The Tianmen Mountain cable way is the longest mountain cable way in the world spanning almost 4.5 miles, and is certainly not for those with a phobia of heights.

 

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The Heaven-linking Avenue is a winding path used for mountain bikes that begins at the foot of the mountains and leads to the ‘Heaven Ladders’ at the mouth of Tianmen Cave. The path is 11 kilometers long and it s uphill, so it should probably be avoided for those not looking for a workout with a scenic view.

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For those inclined to less exertion while touring there is Bailong Elevator. A glass elevator going up to 1070 feet, it is the world’s tallest full exposure outdoor elevator. Certainly a once in a lifetime event all on it’s own.

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My favorite option is a cruise around Baofeng Lake, it offers the beauty of the park with none of the height. It is certainly the most peaceful option available.

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If the above ground park is not enough for you, and you have an affinity for caves such as the ones posted on this blog before, there are options for that too. The Yellow Dragon Cave is one of the earliest caves open for tourism and is lite for a light show to impress .

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The Zhangjiajie National Park holds so many options for enjoying the outdoors it was inevitably going to end up on my list, so if you ever had the chance to visit, which viewing spectacle would be the first on your list?

Works:

http://www.zhangjiajietourism.us/what-scenic.html

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