Wulingyuan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
scenic and historic interest area in Hunan Province, China
About Wulingyuan
Wulingyuan Scenic Area is comprised of several national parks, the most famous of which is Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, a243sqmi (630km)park is full of stunning karst pillars of sandstone, covered with sub-tropical rainforest. The park is often covered in fog, adding to the mystery but obscuring views. The mountains in director James Cameron's movie Avatar may have been inspired by the scenery here. Park officials have renamed one of the peaks "Avatar Hallelujah Mountain" (阿凡达-哈利路亚山; Āfándá hālìlùyà shān). Wulingyuan was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. Wulingyuan covers 3 natural reserves, and contains over 500 tree species, including dawn redwood, believed extinct until it was re-identified in 1948. There are also giant salamanders, rhesus monkeys, and many bird types. Th
Top Attractions in Wulingyuan
Explore the best things to see and do in Wulingyuan:
- ★Baofeng Lake
- ★Huanglong Cave
- ★Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
- ★Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Where to Eat in Wulingyuan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴E-Pino Bakery
Wulingyuan Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: