Zhangjiajie is a city as well as the National Forest Park within it in the northwestern part of Hunan Province in China. Zhangjiajie was named after a small village located within its bounds. In 1992, Wulingyuan Scenic Area, consisting of Zhangjiajie, Suoxi Gully, Tianzi Mountains and Yangjiajie was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Zhangjiajie covers a total area of 3,600 square kilometers. The area is distinguished by its karsts landforms of more than 3,000 quartzite sandstone pillars and peaks, many of them over 200 meters high. Between the peaks lie ravines and gorges with streams, pools and waterfalls and some 40 caves. Among the most popular are Baofeng Lake, Huanglong Cave and Longwang Cave. Video below was taken while walking around in the scenic area as well as on the cable car. The scenery is absolutely beautiful and stunning!
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