⛰️ Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie, China
Best time: April–May and September–October; mist often follows rain
Thousands of sandstone pillars shoot up from the forest, appearing to float when wrapped in mist: the inspiration for the floating mountains of Avatar.
Good to know
- Tickets are valid for four days; allow at least two for Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain.
- Tianmen Mountain's glass skywalk and 999 steps are across town and need another day.
