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Wulingyuan National Park

Majestic peaks, ancient pine trees, and stunning vistas in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • 7.5 km
  • 2–3 hours
  • easy
  • Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
  • Temperate Forest
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The hike

China's Wulingyuan National Park, home to the mesmerizing Zhangjiajie sandstone pillars, offers hiking trails through unique landscapes resembling something out of a fantasy. Trails like the Avatar Hallelujah Mountain Trail reveal towering stone pillars amid lush forests, providing a surreal experience for hikers.

Plan your trip

Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

Permits & fees
Multi-day park ticket covers the trails and shuttle buses.
Getting there
Fly or take the high-speed train to Zhangjiajie, then about 1 hour to the Wulingyuan gate.
Good to know
  • Combine the stream walk with the Yuanjiajie pillars (the 'Avatar' viewpoints).
  • Mist often hangs in the valleys in the morning — beautiful but bring a light rain jacket.
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Checked October 2026. Distances and times are typical for the route above; conditions, permits and fees change — confirm with the official source before you go.