Zhangjiajie (Chinese: 张家界; pinyin: Zhāngjiājiè) is a rising tourist city famous for its unique natural scenery and abundant tourism resources. It is located in the northwest of Hunan province, about 400 kilometers away from Changsha, capital of Hunan. The great mass of Zhangjiajie is covered by mountains, forming pleasant climate there. Besides the favorable climate, the primitive ecological environment also offers visitors a rare chance to breathe healthy air which is believed to be rich in negative oxygen.

Zhangjiajie is honored as “the most fantastic mountain under heaven” and “a living Chinese landscape painting”. Don’t doubt about these, when you travel there, you will get the same feeling. Quartz Sandstone Peak Forest and Karst Caves constitute the outstanding landscape features of Zhangjiajie, which are rare in the world. Here you'll find yourself with hundreds of grotesque peaks, beautiful waters, towering trees, deep valleys, marvelous caves and exuberant forest that have formed a complete primitive ecological environment.

Zhangjiajie boasts lots of famous scenery area; the most one is Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area. 3,000 narrow sandstone pillars and peaks are boasted in this site. Ravines and gorges with streams, pools and waterfalls as well as caves and natural bridges are laid between the peaks. Therefore, it was listed into the World Natural Heritage Catalogue by the UNESCO in 1992. What’s more, Zhangjiajie was awarded the title of “World Geological Park” in 2004.

Many ethnic minority groups are living in Zhangjiajie, including Tujia, Bai and Miao nationalities. Their villages are unique and their culture is meaningful. Travel to Zhangjiajie, you can fully appreciate its magnificent natural scenery and experience appealing folk custom as well as other thrilling tourist activities.