Wulingyuan Scenic Area, located in Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province, is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site renowned for its unique quartz sandstone peak forest landscape. With over 3,000 towering peaks and 800 winding streams, it is hailed as "A magnified bonsai, a miniaturized fairyland."
Core Landscapes
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
China's first national forest park and the filming location for the "Hallelujah Mountains" in Avatar.
Tianzi Mountain
Mist-shrouded peaks featuring iconic rock formations like "Fairy Scattering Flowers" and "Imperial Writing Brush".
Yuanjiajie
The 350-meter vertical "Avatar Hallelujah Mountain" (Qiankun Pillar) was captured by Hollywood special effects teams.
Yellow Dragon Cave
One of Asia's largest karst caves, featuring the 19.2-meter "Sea-Calming Needle" stalagmite.
Unique Experiences
Must-Visit Attractions
- Tianmen Mountain Glass Walkway: Suspended on a 1,430-meter-high cliff
- Bailong Elevator: World's tallest outdoor elevator (326m)
- Golden Whip Stream: 7.5km canyon trail featured in Journey to the West
Extreme Sports
- Wingsuit Flying: Host of the Tianmen Mountain Wingsuit World Championships
- Glass Bridge Bungee: 430-meter bungee jump from Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge
Practical Information
Tickets
4-day pass: 248 RMB (includes shuttle bus), Bailong Elevator 65 RMB one-way, Tianmen Mountain Cableway 75 RMB one-way
Best Season
April-October (cloud sea season), winter offers unique snowscapes
Transportation
- By Air: 40-minute drive from Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport
- By High-Speed Rail: Direct access via Zhangjiajie West Station on Zhangjiajie-Jishou-Huaihua line
- By Car: Wulingyuan Exit on Changsha-Zhangjiajie Expressway
Tips
- Mountain weather changes rapidly; carry rain gear and windproof jackets
- Photographers recommended to bring 70-200mm telephoto lenses
- Avoid feeding wild macaques in the scenic area