China's Avatar Mountains

This is China's first National Park, the beautiful peaks and rocky formations are concentrated in six main scenic spots and over 90 smaller ones. There are five entrances around the Zhangjiajie mountains. The two main entrances are Zhangjiajie Village in the West side of the park, and the Wulingyuan entrance in the East. Most hotels and accomodations are found here. 

                                           

The glass elevator allows for a thrilling ride, as you come up the first 154 meters through the underground shaft and suddenly are face to face with this beautiful stone forest. It is China's highest elevator, and perhaps the world, however, its future is uncertain as it was built without consulting the World Heritage Committee in 1999 and construction of new structures is forbidden.