Quartz-sandstone peaks rising sheer from the ground, glass walkways slung across the void, and the picturesque night lights of West Hunan's stilt houses — Zhangjiajie is the one-and-only 'Avatar' wonder on earth.
A three-day highlights route — from peaks of wonder to canyon air and an above-the-clouds challenge.
Peaks of Wonder
1 dayRide the Bailong Elevator up to the 'Avatar' floating peaks and Tianzi Mountain, king of the stone forest.
See full route →Canyon Air
1 daySurvey the peaks from Huangshizhai, hike the forest oxygen-bar of Golden Whip Stream, and end with Fenghuang's riverside lights.
See full route →Above the Clouds
1 dayWest-side glass walkways and 999 steps up to Tianmen Cave; cableway under upgrade — check the latest notice before you go.
See full route →The colour of mysterious West Hunan: Miao silver dress, Tujia hand-waving dance, Fenghuang nights and ancient Nuo culture.
Bold, rice-friendly West Hunan flavours: three-in-one dry pot, sour rice noodles, dagupi and braised pork head.