Zhangjiajie Travel Guide: Avatar Mountains & Hiking

The AVATAR MOUNTAINS are REAL?! | Zhangjiajie shocked us!

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The AVATAR MOUNTAINS are REAL?! | Zhangjiajie shocked us!
Sons & Eri 2025-06-1126 min

Welcome to Zhangjiajie! The real-life Pandora, and one of the most breathtaking places in all of China. In this vlog, we’re taking you deep into the Avatar Mountains, riding the world’s tallest outdoor elevator, and sharing all the insider tips you need to plan the perfect trip. When’s the best time to visit? How do you avoid the massive crowds? What should you know before you go? We cover it all — plus a few things no one else is telling you. Don’t plan your Zhangjiajie trip without watching this first. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is in Hunan Province, China — and it’s the place that inspired the floating mountains in Avatar.

--- Sons & Eri
June 11, 2025, Summer in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Intro
  2. 1:32Best time to visit
  3. 2:17Checking in to our homestay
  4. 3:46Off to the National Park!
  5. 4:33Buying tickets (+ tips)
  6. 6:11Exploring the National Park
  7. 7:48Cable car ride (with the most beautiful views!)
  8. 8:39Exploring the Avatar Mountains
  9. 9:55Immortal’s Peak
  10. 13:34Five Finger’s Peak
  11. 14:55Sunset
  12. 15:50Day 2 in the park
  13. 18:02Getting lost in the mountains
  14. 21:16hot tip!
  15. 21:42Suspension bridge
  16. 22:41100 yuan bank note mountain
  17. 23:27KFC on a mountain?!
  18. 23:38The longest outdoor elevator in the world!
  19. 26:15Zhangjiajie at night

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The AVATAR MOUNTAINS are REAL?! | Zhangjiajie shocked us!

Explore the breathtaking Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan Province, China—the inspiration behind Pandora in Avatar. This vlog takes you on a journey through the Avatar Mountains, offering insider tips for planning your trip. Discover the best time to visit, how to avoid crowds, and essential things to know before you go. From riding the world’s tallest outdoor elevator to exploring iconic peaks like Immortal’s Peak and Five Finger’s Peak, witness stunning landscapes and unforgettable moments. Don't miss the unique experiences, like spotting the 100 yuan bank note mountain and even finding a KFC on a mountain!

Zhangjiajie Travel Guide: Avatar Mountains & Hiking

Welcome to Zhangjiajie! The real-life Pandora, and one of the most breathtaking places in all of China. In this vlog, we’re taking you deep into the Avatar Mountains, riding the world’s tallest outdoor elevator 🛗, and sharing all the insider tips you need to plan the perfect trip. 🎒 When’s the...

Attractions in this video: Avatar Mountains, Immortals Peak, Five Finger Peak, Hundred Yuan Bank Note Mountain, Huangshi Village