Zhangjiajie and Tianmen Mountain

Zhangjiajie is a “little” town (over 1.6 million people living in there) close by a few incredible natural, cultural and historic sites. At least a few days here are worth the visit.

- a couple of days hiking inside the #zhangjiajienationalforestpark and the famous Avatar-movie mountains and pillars (the main photo I took and shared is the #avatarhallelujahmountain - its name changed after the movie made the pillar quite famous). The national park is huge and two or three days are just enough to visit the best spots by busses, cable cars, elevators and hiking a lot. Amazing park, well kept and clean, beautiful views.

- second spot is the infamous #zhangjiajiegrandcanyonglassbridge - a big suspended bridge over the beautiful Zhangjiajie Canyon. It supposed to be scary. It wasn’t. The canyon view is wonderful, glass bridge, a little less.

- third on the list is the #tianmenmountain and its jaw dropping #heavensgate - you get to the base of the heaven’s gate by cable cars and to get to the natural cave you need to be ready to go through 999 very steep steps. Massive burn on my calves 🔥 but, again, super worthy! Amazing spot 😍

- finally, the #72wondertowerzhangjiajie - I was really surprised by this. The #72qilou , or 72 strange building, is the #guinnesworldrecord for the highest stilted building 😯 . It’s beautiful during the day, but astonishing at night. You pay 88 yuan the entrance and you have access to endless show from 6pm, including cultural songs, dancing and a crazy fire show 🔥 🔥 A-M-A-Z-I-N-G

First part of the #hunan province in #china was a blessing ❤️🪭🇨🇳

Let’s go China

Post by Beautiful.e.motions | May 28, 2025