Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is located in Zhangjiajie City, northwest of Hunan Province. It is the first national forest park in China.

### Natural Landscapes - **Strange Peaks and Rocks**: It is famous all over the world for its unique pillar-like peak forest landform. The shapes of the peaks are various, some resembling people, some animals, and some immortals. For example, there are the Five-finger Peak and Star-picking Platform on Huangshizhai, and the Qiankun Pillar and the First Bridge Under Heaven in Yuanjiajie. - **Canyons and Streams**: The Jinbianxi Stream runs through the whole area with a total length of 5.7 kilometers. It got its name from the Jinbian Rock. Along the way, there are scenic spots such as Saving Mother by Splitting the Mountain, Wenxing Rock, Zicao Pool, and Meeting from Afar, and it is praised as "the most beautiful canyon in the world". - **Forest Vegetation**: The forest coverage rate is 97.7%. The vegetation is mainly composed of evergreen and deciduous broad-leaved mixed forests. There are 517 species of woody plants belonging to 93 families. It is a paradise for wild animals and plants. There are 41 species of birds belonging to 13 families of 6 orders and 27 species of mammals. ### Main Scenic Areas - **Huangshizhai Scenic Area**: Located in the central and western part of the park, it has an altitude of 1,080 meters. It got its name because it is said that Huangshi Gong once lived in seclusion here. The scenic spots include the Five-finger Peak, the Golden Turtle in the Sea of Fog, and the Star-picking Platform. - **Yuanjiajie Scenic Area**: Located in the northern part of the park, with an altitude of 1,060 meters, it echoes with Huangshizhai and Yaozizhai from a distance. It is the prototype of the floating mountains in the movie "Avatar". The main scenic spots include the Back Garden, the Enchanting Terrace, and the Qiankun Pillar. - **Yaozizhai Scenic Area**: Located in the northeastern part of the park, it got its name because a stone peak resembles the beak of a sparrow hawk. There are scenic spots such as the Heavenly Bridge, the Towering Layers of Rocks, and the Sparrow Hawk's Beak. ### Travel Tips - **Best Travel Time**: Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). At this time, the weather is cool and the vegetation is lush, which is the best opportunity to enjoy the strange mountains and waters. - **Transportation Guide**: Starting from the urban area of Zhangjiajie, you can take a bus or a taxi directly to the scenic area. You can also take a special tourist bus at Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport or the railway station to get there. - **Accommodation Recommendation**: There are various accommodation options in the park, including hotels, inns and youth hostels. You can also choose to stay in the urban area of Zhangjiajie.