NaturePhoto Wikimedia CommonsZhangjiajie Wulingyuan Scenic Area
Hunan · China
Drive between Tianmen mountain and Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge take 80 minutes.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Scenic Area
Welcome to the Wool-ing-yuan Scenic Area, the crown jewel of Zhang-jah-jee and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1992. As we stand at the East Entrance near the town of Wool-ing-yuan, we are at the gateway to a landscape so…
Listen in the app2Bailong Elevator — The Vertical Ascent to the Heavens
To reach the high plateau of Yoo-an-jah-jee, we will take the Bye-long Elevator, an engineering marvel often called the 'Hundred Dragons Elevator.' Completed in 2002, this is the world's tallest outdoor elevator, rising 326…
Listen in the app3Yuanjiajie — Home of the Hallelujah Mountains
We have now arrived at Yoo-an-jah-jee, arguably the most popular and visually iconic section of Wool-ing-yuan. This is the area that most directly inspired the movie 'Avatar.' The centerpiece here is the 'Heaven Pillar,' a…
Listen in the app4Tianzi Mountain — The Emperor's Stone Forest
Next, a shuttle bus ride brings us to Tee-an-zi Mountain, which is often considered the highest and most spectacular section of the park. Named after a legendary local leader, Shee-ang Wah-koon, who called himself 'Tee-an-zi' or…
Listen in the app5Ten-Mile Gallery — A Living Landscape Painting
At the base of Tee-an-zi Mountain lies the 'Ten-Mile Gallery' or Shee-lee Wah-long. Despite its name, the path is actually about three kilometers long, winding through a narrow valley flanked by towering sandstone peaks. …
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For those seeking a more tranquil and natural experience, the Golden Whip Stream or Jin-bee-an Shee is the perfect destination. This 7.5-kilometer-long stream meanders through a deep, lush valley, flanked by some of the park's…
Listen in the app7Huangshi Village — The Great Sightseeing Platform
The final major section of our journey is Huang-shuh Village or 'Yellow Lion Village.' Located at an elevation of 1,080 meters, this is a massive, flat-topped sandstone plateau that serves as a spectacular natural observation…
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Our exploration of Wool-ing-yuan would be incomplete without considering the human culture that surrounds these mountains. The Tu-jah people, who have lived here for centuries, have a rich culinary and artistic heritage. …
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Our journey through the Wool-ing-yuan Scenic Area has taken us from the vertical heights of the Bye-long Elevator to the serene depths of the Golden Whip Stream. We have seen the quartzite sandstone pillars that inspired the…
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What is Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Scenic Area?
Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Scenic Area is a place in Hunan · China with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Hunan · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 29.3358, 110.4813 |
| Last updated |
