Introduction to Unique Wulingyuan National Park
Unique Wulingyuan National Park is a majestic tourism destination located in Zhangjiajie City, in northern Hunan Province, China. It’s a breathtaking natural paradise of quartz sandstone peaks, canyons, valleys, and incredible views. It’s also home to the world-famous Avatar Hallelujah Mountains. The multiple attractions of the park draw in numerous visitors from all over the world every year.
A World Heritage Site
The parkhas has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site Status since 1992 due to its astonishingly rich and diverse environment of more than 3,000 sandstone pillars and peaks, massive canyons and gorges, and ancient forests. Covering an area of more than 26,000 hectares, it’s the largest national park in Asia.
A Biodiverse Haven
The park is home to numerous ecosystems, including evergreen broad-leaved forests, coniferous and mixed forests, subalpine meadows, and moist ravines. Wulingyuan is home to over 600 species of plants and 800 species of animals, including rare species like the golden snub-nosed monkey and the clouded leopard.
A World Heritage Site
The parkhas has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site Status since 1992 due to its astonishingly rich and diverse environment of more than 3,000 sandstone pillars and peaks, massive canyons and gorges, and ancient forests. Covering an area of more than 26,000 hectares, it’s the largest national park in Asia.
A Biodiverse Haven
The park is home to numerous ecosystems, including evergreen broad-leaved forests, coniferous and mixed forests, subalpine meadows, and moist ravines. Wulingyuan is home to over 600 species of plants and 800 species of animals, including rare species like the golden snub-nosed monkey and the clouded leopard.
A Biodiverse Haven
The park is home to numerous ecosystems, including evergreen broad-leaved forests, coniferous and mixed forests, subalpine meadows, and moist ravines. Wulingyuan is home to over 600 species of plants and 800 species of animals, including rare species like the golden snub-nosed monkey and the clouded leopard.
Stunning Geography
The national park is famous for its towering sandstone peaks. From the Huangshi village in the park, visitors can get an incredible view of the world-famous Avatar Hallelujah Mountains, China’s highest peak at 1,261 meters tall. There are over 10 different canyons, many winding rivers and lakes, and unique rock formations, making Wulingyuan a paradise for photographers and hikers.
