World Natural Heritage World Geopark The First National Forest Park of China
Zhangjiajie is reach in tourist attractions, we have unique mountains, beautiful lakes, marvelous caves and fantastic valleys. The following are some of the hot tourist attractions for all people.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park was established in 1982 by the State Council as the 1st National Forest Park of China, covering an area of 260 sq km, it was put in the list of world heritage by the UNESCO in 1992, and was selected as the first group of world geologist park in 2004. The park is known for its unique landscape with lush forests dominated by quartzite sandstone pillars. You can stay in the park for couple of weeks to explore the real nature.
Tianmen Mountain,a famous mountain first recorded in the history of Zhangjiajie with an elevation of 1518.6 meters. It is 8 kilometers from the downtown and is one of the most representative natural sceneries of Zhangjiajie. For long time being , Tianmen Mountain attracts the attention of the people not only by its miraculous and unique geology and unparalleled landscape, but also well known for its longest cable car in Asia. It is revered as the soul of cultural and spirit of Zhangjiajie and reputed as Number One sacred mountain in Western Hunan Province.
Baofeng Lake is a veritable place of graceful mountains and charming waterway and for all the kind ,good gracious and wise people. Baofeng Lake is such a paradise that you would like to visit many times. whether you have been here or not. Located in the high gorges, a body of crystalline and calm water is surrounded by the emerald mountains. The lake is situated part way up the mountain range, 85 meters above the ground, and attains an altitude of 585 meters. Because of its association with the Baofeng Mountain Range, the lake bears the name of Baofeng. With an average depth of 72 meters, Baofeng Lake covers an area of 15 hectares, and can hold 6 million cubic meters of water at full capacity. This water is produced by rainfall, mountain springs and underground streams, and stays emerald all year around, so it is reputed as Paradise in the Human World.
Yellow Dragon Cave is more beautiful than the outside world. Day or night, without fear of rain or wind, all year long, you can delight in its wonderful scenery. The cave is of good beneficial air circulation, and is cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Yellow Dragon Cave is one of the foremost scenic areas in Zhangjiajie, and was rated as one of the first 4A National Tourist Attractions in China. it has been honored as a magical karst cave both in China and in the world. etc.
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