Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province

Zhangjiajie is in the northewest of central China's Hunan Province. Wulinyuan scenic area is the primary attraction, comprising Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianzishan Mountain range and Suoxi Valley, over a total area of 264 square kilometers. This is a blend of peaks, forest, caves, lakes and waterfalls, resembling an ink-on-paper drawing. It has long been a place of uncommon natural beauty, drawing a steady flow of tourists from home and abroad.

The best time to visit Zhangjiajie is in autumn, when the colors of landscape are dramatic and the weather is clement.

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