Discover Chengdu
Chengdu is a captivating destination in Hunan, China. Known for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality, this region offers travelers an authentic glimpse into Chinese life beyond the bustling cities. From ancient traditions to natural wonders, every corner tells a story waiting to be discovered.
What Makes It Special
The Avatar Floating Mountains
The towering quartzite sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park inspired the fictional Hallelujah Mountains in James Cameron's Avatar. Rising hundreds of meters straight from the valley floor, these gravity-defying columns are draped in green subtropical forest. Walking the cliff-edge boardwalks, it is easy to feel suspended between earth and sky — a landscape so extraordinary it seems invented.
Sky-high Engineering Marvels
Zhangjiajie is home to the world's highest and longest glass bridge, spanning 430 meters across a 300-meter-deep gorge. The Bailong Elevator — the world's tallest outdoor elevator at 326 meters — whisks visitors up a sheer cliff face in under two minutes. The Tianmen Mountain cable car, stretching 7.5 kilometers, offers bird's-eye views of forest-covered peaks disappearing into cloud.
Tujia Culture & River Valleys
Beyond the iconic pillars, the Zhangjiajie area is the ancestral homeland of the Tujia people. Explore the ancient stilted riverside village of Furong Town, a location so beautiful it has been called the most beautiful town in China. The Mengdong River offers bamboo raft drifts through misty gorges, and local markets sell Tujia embroidery, beeswax, and wild mushrooms gathered from the surrounding forest.