Hunan Province, China
FUNDAMENTAL KNOWLEDGE
Location: Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province at Jinbian Road No.279.
Total Area: 48.1 square kilometers (alternatively expressed as 5,000 hectares).
Approval Date: Approved by the State Council of China, September 25, 1982.
Climate: Subtropical monsoon humid climate. Annual average temperature: 17°C (alternatively reported as 12–15°C).

GEOLOGICAL & TOPOGRAPHICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Situated in the middle portion of the Wuling Mountains.
- Features over 3,000 unique quartz sandstone peaks formed by water erosion, gravity collapse, and weathering.
- Parent rock: Near-horizontal Middle and Devonian systems quartz sandstone.
VEGETATION & BIODIVERSITY
- Forest Coverage: 97.7%.
- Dominant Vegetation: Evergreen and deciduous broad-leaved mixed woods.
- Plant Species: 517 species of woody plants across 93 families.
Protected species: Ginkgo biloba, Hemlock Spruce, Chinese yew. - Wildlife: 27 mammal species (e.g., macaques, giant salamanders), 41 bird species (13 families, 6 orders).
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
- Huangshizhai: Mist-covered Golden Turtle, Five-Finger Peak.
- Jinbianxi: Towering mountains, clean stream; filming site for Journey to the West.
- Yuanjiajie:
- Back Garden, Soul-Losing Terrace, World’s First Bridge.
- Inspiration for Avatar‘s “Hallelujah Mountains.”
- Yangjiajie: Steep pathways, unvarnished natural beauty.
- Tianzishan: Commanding Platform, Yubi Peak, Fairy Offering Flowers.
- Suoxiyu (Suxi): Misty streams, river-like formations.
TOURISM INFORMATION
Best Travel Time:
- Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November).
Opening Hours:
- March 1–November 30: 07:00–18:00 (last admission 16:00).
- December 1–February 28: 08:00–17:00.
Ticket Cost:
- Wulingyuan Central Scenic Area: 224 yuan/person.
- Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Single Ticket:
- Peak season: 165 yuan/person.
- Off-peak season: 84 yuan/person.
RECOGNITION & HONORS
- 1992: Included in UNESCO World Heritage List for its quartz sandstone peak forest.
- 2004: Designated a World Geopark (February).
- 2007: Awarded AAAAA-level tourist attraction (China’s highest rating).
CONCLUSION
Hunan Province’s Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is a treasure of natural beauty and cultural legacy. A must-visit destination for travelers exploring China’s geological wonders.
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