Zhangjiajie, China
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Zhangjiajie 张家界

Sandstone pillar forests that inspired “Avatar”

Best time
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Stay
2–3 days
Getting here
3h 20m by train from Changsha

Guide status

We’re still cross-checking local tips for Zhangjiajie. Full guide coming soon — meanwhile see Beijing, Shanghai or Shenzhen.