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Zhangjiajie's Avatar Mountains: Hiking & UNESCO Heritage

Zhangjiajie Mountains / The Avatar Mountains / A UNESCO World Heritage Site

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James and Keli2021-06-1114 min

Zhangjiajie Mountains also known as the Avatar Mountains is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in China. After visiting the mountains, we can see why the movie Avatar was inspired by Zhangjiajie. We hiked the Golden Whip Stream to the top of Zhangjiajie, then took an elevator on the side of the mountain, and enjoyed every minute of it. Zhangjiajie should definitely be on your China Bucket List.

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June 11, 2021, Summer in China

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Zhangjiajie's Avatar Mountains: Hiking & UNESCO Heritage

Zhangjiajie Mountains also known as the Avatar Mountains is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in China. After visiting the mountains, we can see why the movie Avatar was inspired by Zhangjiajie. We hiked the Golden Whip Stream to the top of Zhangjiajie, then took an elevator on the side of the mountain,...

Explore the breathtaking Zhangjiajie Mountains, also known as the Avatar Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in China. James and Keli's journey takes you through a hike up the Golden Whip Stream, culminating in a thrilling elevator ride down the mountainside. Their captivating adventure showcases the stunning landscapes that inspired the movie Avatar, making a compelling case for adding Zhangjiajie to your China travel bucket list.

Attractions in this video: Golden Whip Stream, Huangshi Village, Pavilion Of Six Wonders

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Explore the breathtaking Zhangjiajie Mountains, also known as the Avatar Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in China. James and Keli's journey takes you through a hike up the Golden Whip Stream, culminating in a thrilling elevator ride down the mountainside. Their captivating adventure showcases the stunning landscapes that inspired the movie Avatar, making a compelling case for adding Zhangjiajie to your China travel bucket list.

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