China has so many beautiful places to explore, there are four national forest parks you can not miss when you travel in China or plan your trip to China. They are: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park, Jiuzhaigou(Jiuzhai Valley) National Forest Park and Huangshan(Yellow Mountain) National Forest Park.
1. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park – First National Park of China, Avatar Style Mountains, Real Pandora World on Earth
Zhangjiajie is a newly developed international tourist city, it is a prefecture-level city in the northwestern part of Hunan province in China. It comprises the district of Yongding and Wulingyuan, counties of Cili and Sangzhi.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is the first national park of China which was approved by the State Council in 1982. Located in the northwest of Wulingyuan District.
With a total area of 72,000 acres, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is covered with rich plants which have 98 families, 517 species, over twice the total in Europe.Its gymnosperm species take up half of the total in the world.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is famous for its unique peaks, tranquil water and beautiful green forests, especially the Avatar style mountains, make it be a real Pandora world on earth. Its main scenic spots include the Golden Whip Stream, the Yellow Stone Village(Huangshi Fort or Huangshizhai), Yaozi Fort(Yaozizhai) and so on. Here, numerous pinnacles rise abruptly from the level ground in the shape of huge bamboo shoots pointing to the sky. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is definitely a remarkable place for photographers.
Recommended Zhangjiajie Tours Including Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
- 3 Days Avatar Mountain Tour in Zhangjiajie
- 6 Days Zhangjiajie Highlights In-depth Tour
2. Tianmenshan(Tianmen Mountain) – Avenue Toward Heaven – Longest Cableway
Tianmen Mountain, is approved to be National Forest Park in 1992, has an elevation of 1518.6 meters. It is only 8 kilometers far from the downtown and is one of the most representative natural sceneries of Zhangjiajie. For a long time, Tianmen Mountain not only attracts the attention of the people by its miraculous and unique geographic landform and unparalleled natural landscape, but also well known for its profound cultural connotations and famous colorful humanistic sites. It is revered as the soul of culture and spirit of Zhangjiajie, China.
Tianmen Tongtian Avenue: It has 99 turns symbolizing that Heaven has nine palaces. It has a well-deserved reputation-a wonder highway of the world. Through Tongtian Avenue, one reaches directly the Tianti – celestial ladder from the top of which a celestial-like scene comes into view.
Tianmen Mountain Cableway: The tourist traffic design of Tianmen Mountain is worth the title of world-shocking masterpiece. It will bring shocking and unforgettable experiences for the tourists. Tianmen Mountain Cableway is the longest one-way recycling passenger cableway in the world, has a length of 7455 meters and a height gap of 1279 meters.
Recommended Zhangjiajie Tours Including Tianmen Mountain
- 3 Days Tour in Zhangjiajie Including Tianmen Mountain
- 6 Days Zhangjiajie In-depth Tour Including Tianmen Mountain
3. Jiuzhaigou(Jiuzhai Valley) – Fairyland, Colorful Alpine Lakes
Jiuzhaigou, in remote west China, has inspired dreams of a colorful fairyland among many travelers. Jiuzhaigou features multicolored lakes surrounded by vast mountain forests. These lakes change color throughout the day and year. The colors come from the reflections of surrounding mountainsides and algae and minerals in the lakes.
Fall is the most beautiful season in Jiuzhaigou, when the landscape changes color, providing a vivid backdrop of autumnal hues — an unspoiled, dazzlingly beauty rarely rivaled in China.
Recommended Jiuzhaigou Tours Including Jiuzhaigou Valley
- 3 Days Fairyland Jiuzhai Valley Tour
- 6 Days Chengdu and Jiuzhaigou Valley Tour
4. Huangshan(Yellow Mountain) – Sunrises and Seas of Cloud
The Yellow Mountains is one of the most famous and beautiful mountainous areas in China. It was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990. Its spectacular natural scenery includes oddly-shaped pines and rocks, and mystical seas of cloud.
Recommended Huashan Tours Including Yellow Mountain
- 3 Days Yellow Mountain Exploring Tour
- 4 Days Yellow Mountain Highlight Tour