#wulingyuan

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Bailong Elevator, also known as the Hundred Dragons Elevator, is a glass elevator located in the Wulingyuan area of Zhangjiajie, China. It is considered to be the world's tallest outdoor elevator, standing at a height of 1,070 feet.

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Wulingyuan National Park, Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China

Alexander Schimmeck

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Wulingyuan National Forest

Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China 2024

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Mount Tianzi Shan, Wulingyuan Zhangjiajie hunan China tujia miao 2012. ⁰

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@jigo-ku Thanks for the tag, took me long enough to do my own but here we go …

• Last Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/10ehqdIRIlwsAoPMbtdXrR?si=II9QiTkQRG2MEBhhL9K0Jw

•Song stuck in head: Everybody Wants to be a Cat

•Favorite color: Dark green, pastel pink, navy blue

•Currently Reading: The Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams

•Currently Craving: A strawberry-banana smoothie and a good bowl of Pho

•Last Movie: Summer Wars

•Sweet, Spicy, or Savory: Savory

•Relationship Status: Taken, a year in December

•Current Obsession: The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy book series (I’m only on book 2 of 5 but they’re so good I finished both in a couple days)

•Three Favorite Foods: Tuna Casserole(family recipe), Pho(there is no good Pho where I live…. Rip), California Rolls

•Last Thing Googled: Cerebellum

•Dream Trip: Wulingyuan National Park

•Anything you want right now: I want daylight savings to not exist and I wish we went to work in the dark for extra daylight in the evening…

That was a lot of fun, thank you!!

Tagging: @pizma @discosnax @dirtdutchess

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The other half of that dream is like we were exploring a wilderness. A huge canyon system deeply carved into the mountains. I kept calling it Thanalan but it wasn't actually.

The terrain was more like if the Grand Canyon were also Wulingyuan. It's real and huge to us but the dream zoomed at one point to show we were in a studio on like one of those tables they use for environments for miniatures but elaborate detailed.

It zooms back in and then my group and I are deciding where to go. There's beasts along the trail we've fought and the portion I really recall is when we had to figure out safe water travel.

We were heading to a Solar Flower near the endpoint where the canyons met the ocean. A tree began to engage in battle with us, shooting lightning at my teammates. From my hidden spot I quickly leafed through a book until I found the trees name. So I prayed.

I-Jeuine I named the tree and asked it to stop attacking us. We wanted safe water passage. The tree continued the lightning until it considered my plea and stopped.

It told us it could give us passage only here and to have true permission we would need to go to the solar flower and use it's energies to beg succor from the ocean.

I was overjoyed so I thanked I-Jeuine and let it know that was the plan. Relaying the information to my team we carried on.

This is where the restaurant bit happened.

Then we met some musicians. We were arranged in a circle trying to get help from another tree. But other people were also there. A duo next to us kept playing music and so we danced to keep up.

They were impressed and asked if we can make noises they can sample to make new songs. I'm like I have the perfect guy and mentally the mount list pops up and I'm like Omega (ffxiv) makes a cute noise it would be perfect.

So I summon the Omega mount and the musicians are pleased.

It gets fuzzy after here.

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Wulingyuan Scenic Area, China

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not my art

Artstation - Sabrina Morilla

Freelance Artist - 1st artwork posted 9 years ago - other 3 were posted 8 years ago

1.White Whale - Fan art of white whale from re:zero.

2. Wulingyuan Mountains

3. Titanic

4. City Of Mist

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Top 6 Hidden Places of China: Avatar Tour Packages You Shouldn’t Miss

When people think of China, they often imagine the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, or bustling metropolises like Beijing and Shanghai. But beyond the well-trodden tourist paths lies a mystical world of hidden gems that resemble scenes from the movie Avatar. In fact, some of these otherworldly landscapes directly inspired the film’s floating mountains. If you're looking for the top 6 hidden place of China Avatar tour packages, this guide is your perfect starting point.

1. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park – Hunan Province

This is the ultimate destination for Avatar fans. Known for its towering sandstone pillars, Zhangjiajie inspired the Hallelujah Mountains in the movie. While it’s more known now, many areas within the park remain hidden from typical tourist routes. Opt for specialized Avatar tour packages that take you off the beaten track into the park’s quieter corners like Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain.

2. Fanjingshan – Guizhou Province

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fanjingshan is one of the most sacred and least explored mountains in China. Its surreal rock formations and mysterious cloud sea often draw comparisons to Pandora. If you're seeking serenity and spiritual vibes, include Fanjingshan in your custom China Avatar tour package.

3. Wulingyuan Scenic Area – Hunan Province

Adjacent to Zhangjiajie, Wulingyuan is another hidden treasure. Its thousands of karst peaks, gorges, and ravines remain under-explored. Travel companies offering top 6 hidden place of China Avatar tour packages often bundle Wulingyuan for those looking for a more immersive experience in nature.

4. Yubeng Village – Yunnan Province

Hidden deep within the Meili Snow Mountains, Yubeng is a secluded Tibetan village accessible only on foot or by mule, where untouched nature, shimmering waterfalls, and sacred trails create a truly magical experience.Though it’s not directly linked to Avatar, its mystical aura and isolation make it a worthy addition to an Avatar-style adventure.

5. Mount Sanqing – Jiangxi Province

Known as the “Fairyland on Earth,” Mount Sanqing is often overlooked but is a UNESCO-listed site known for its granite peaks, unique rock formations, and swirling mist. This destination often appears in Avatar tour packages targeting lesser-known places, making it a true hidden gem.

6. Enshi Grand Canyon – Hubei Province

Often referred to as “Zhangjiajie’s little brother,” the Enshi Grand Canyon offers equally breathtaking cliffs and vertical landscapes but with far fewer tourists. It's ideal for travelers who want to explore stunning terrain without the crowds.

Final Thoughts

Choosing the top 6 hidden place of China Avatar tour packages lets you dive into China’s most enchanting and untouched landscapes. These tours are perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking a cinematic escape into Earth’s version of Pandora. So pack your bags, charge your camera, and prepare to be amazed by these hidden wonders.

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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan Province, China, is truly a breathtaking place!

Unique Geology: The park is famous for its over 3,000 towering quartzite sandstone pillars, many of which exceed 200 meters in height. These rock formations are not the result of typical karst topography but were formed by long-term physical erosion, the freeze-thaw cycle, and the action of water over approximately 380 million years. Deep gorges, streams, lakes, and waterfalls further diversify the landscape. Some geologists even refer to this unique formation as "Zhangjiajie landform."

"Avatar Hallelujah Mountain": One of the park's most iconic pillars was the "Southern Sky Column," which was officially renamed "Avatar Hallelujah Mountain" in 2010 in honor of James Cameron's film "Avatar." The landscapes of Zhangjiajie were a major inspiration for the floating Hallelujah Mountains in the movie's visual world.

Rich Flora and Fauna: The dense forests are home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, including endangered ones like the Chinese giant salamander. Over 3,000 plant species have been recorded in the park.

Attractions and Experiences: The park boasts numerous scenic areas, including:

Yuanjiajie: This area is home to the "Avatar Hallelujah Mountain" and the "First Bridge Under Heaven," a natural rock bridge spanning between two colossal pillars.

Tianzi Mountain: Offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding pillar formations, it's particularly magical on misty days.

Huangshizhai (Yellow Lion Fortress): Another peak providing breathtaking vistas of the park.

Golden Whip Stream: A picturesque valley where you can stroll along the stream, admiring the towering rock pillars and lush vegetation.

Ten-Mile Gallery: A long valley where the rock formations take on peculiar shapes, which can be explored by a mini-train.

Bailong Elevator (Hundred Dragons Elevator): The world's tallest outdoor elevator, which swiftly and dramatically transports visitors up the cliff face to the Yuanjiajie area.

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge: Located near the park, this is the world's longest and highest glass-bottomed pedestrian bridge, offering exhilarating views of the canyon below.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, as part of the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is a place where the raw power of nature has sculpted an awe-inspiring landscape, making visitors feel as if they've stepped into another world.

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1: Wulingyuan, Hunan

2: Potala Palace, Lhasa

3: Yuzhong District, Chongqing

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Wulingyuan

Zhangjiajie, Hunan , China 2024

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China's otherworldly mountains that inspired Avatar

Zhangjiajie, China's first national park, also features glass-bottomed bridges, a mountain elevator and a food court complete with a McDonald's for those inclined to take it easy.

Shy was not an impatient person, but even she struggled to keep her cool when I whipped out my phone to take what must have been the 100th photo of the same view. Shy – short for Shen Hong Yan – was my guide through Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in central China, and she knew there were better viewpoints up ahead. But I couldn't bring myself to move on just yet; the soaring sandstone quartz pillars of this forest were unlike anything I had seen anywhere else in the world.

Located in the north-western corner of Hunan province, Zhangjiajie is China's first national park, established in 1982. This forest is part of the larger Wulingyuan Scenic Area that was included in Unesco's list of World Heritage sites in 1992 and later given Global Geopark status in 2001. The name may be a tongue-twister, but there is an easier way to remember it – as the inspiration for the Hallelujah Mountains that featured in the blockbuster movie Avatar. In fact, before I visited Zhangjiajie, that was the only fact I knew about this place. Shy confirmed what I had suspected: that Zhangjiajie used to be an underexplored destination even among Chinese tourists before the movie catapulted it into their consciousness Read more

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13/3/2024 - Dinner

📍 老灶台三下锅 Restaurant in Zhangjiajie

China, Hunan, Zhangjiajie, Wulingyuan District, Huanglong Rd, 100号米 邮政编码: 427499

This meal was great! so great that I didn't manage to take photos of everything cause we were inhaling everything

⭐️ Fish soup - so creamy and tasty

⭐️ Hao Shao Rou - the pork belly is so fatty and tasty. There's even tofu puffs at the bottom. This first batch is much better than the second batch. It was slightly too burnt

⭐️ Pork with potatoes - pork was a little tough but the potatoes were yums

Chewy potato noodles - YAYY their texture is great

Chicken soup - pales in comparison to the fish soup

⭐️🌱 Wild plant glutinous rice cake - very slight herbal taste with a good chewy texture

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'Avatar Mountains', Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China

The 'Avatar Mountains' are a beautiful geological formation located in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, in China's Hunan Province. These pillars are popularly known as the 'Avatar Mountains' as they were featured in James Cameron's blockbuster 'Avatar'. The towering quartz-sandstone spires that characterise the landscape inspired the floating mountains, known in the film as the Hallelujah Mountains or the Thundering Rocks. In 1992, the Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area—including these mountains—was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and now, they attract millions of tourists each year who come to marvel at their otherworldly beauty. The park is dotted with numerous hiking trails and glass-bottomed skywalks, allowing visitors to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of this natural wonder.

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