Zhangjiajie National Forest Park


Zhangjiajie is located in the northwest of Hunan province, about 400 kilometers away from Changsha,
capital of Hunan, covering a total area of 9,563 square kilometers with 76% mountainous area. The most
characteristic feature here is the quartzes sandstone landform, which is rare in the world.

Zhangjiajie is a prefecture-level city which consists of Yongding and Wulingyuan Districts, Cili and Sangzhi
Counties. Zhangjiajie was accredited the title of "World Geological Park” and honored as "Number-One
Miraculous Mountain in the world" and "The Original Manuscript of Chinese Landscape Painting."

The most notable geographic features of the park are the pillar-like formations that are seen throughout
the park. They are the result of many years of erosion. The weather is moist year round, and as a result, the foliage is very dense. Much of the
erosion which forms these pillars are the result of expanding ice in the winter and the plants which grow on them. These formations are a distinct
hallmark of Chinese landscape, and can be found in many ancient Chinese paintings.

There are over 300 marvelous scenic spots in Zhangjiajie in which Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area is regarded as the core of
Zhangjiajie attractions, occupying a total area of 397 square kilometers, including Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, two major Nature Reserves
-Tianzi Mountain and Suoxi Valley and the new Yangjiajie Scenic Area. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, set up in 1982, is the first authorized
national forest park in China, featured by its unique hills, queer ridges and peaks, tranquil valleys, thrilling streams and abundant fauna and floras
and hospitable climate. There are six main scenic spots and over 90 smaller ones in the park which will bring you a lot of excitement and fun.

After more than twenty years of development, tourism industry has become the leading industry in
Zhangjiajie, which has stimulated the development of other industries related to tourism. In the
meantime, ecotourism has been developed greatly here. When you come to Zhangjiajie, you can fully
appreciate its magnificent natural scenery and experience appealing folk custom as well as  other thrilling
tourist activities, and you will be deeply impressed by the hospitality of local people. We are sure that your
visit to Zhangjiajie is really exciting, joyful and unforgettable.