Visiting Zhangjiajie Zhangjiajie may not mean much to many, but this is one of China’s most popular travel destinations. Located in northern Hunan province it is most famous for being the inspiration for the film Avatar (the whole site is sometimes erroneously referred to as the Avatar mountains). The park is huge and there are numerous different sites, trails and paths giving you the chance to experience the stunning scenery close up. However this is not like national parks in Australia, the US or New Zealand. You can’t just head off on your own adventure and explore freely. You have to stick to the concrete paths that wind their way throughout the park. The main reason for this is due to the parks size and the huge number of visitors it receives on a daily basis. The scenery more than makes up for this lack of freedom though. Welcome to…
