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The Essence of Zhangjiajie
Visit Zhangjiajie in Hunan Province, home to China’s first National Forest Park and stunning UNESCO landscapes. Ideal for hikers and nature enthusiasts.
Discover Zhangjiajie: Gateway to China’s First National Forest Park
Zhangjiajie (pronounced ‘Jang-Jar-Jeer’) is nestled in northern Hunan Province and is renowned for its breathtaking scenery. Much of this area falls within China’s first designated National Forest Park — Zhangjiajie Forest National Park.
Ideal for hikers and nature lovers seeking a break from the hustle of ‘Big City China,’ Zhangjiajie offers spectacular landscapes that inspired the floating mountains in the movie Avatar. Though the city itself is relatively unknown internationally, it is a bustling hub with a population exceeding one million and a thriving tourism sector.
The main attraction lies northeast of the city, near the town of Wulingyuan, a small but fast-growing base perfect for exploring the stunning UNESCO World Heritage-listed scenic area.
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