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As pictures attest, this forest is one surreal place. Located in Hunan Province, the forest is not just China’s first national forest park, but also played a fairly big part in the hit film itself – the park’s 3,544 ft Sky Column being the inspiration for the film’s Hallelujah Mountains. If you know anything about Zhangjiajie, it’s that it was made famous by 2009 flick, Avatar. VISIT THE STONE FOREST ON THIS 12-DAY HANOI TO HONG KONG TRIP Zhangjiajie Over many millennia, water and wind erosion and seismic activity carved these limestone formations, and today, it’s very easy to get lost in the labyrinths they form. Bonus: two of the stone forests are part of the South China Karst, an area so impressive it’s (unsurprisingly) a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Covering an area of nearly 200 miles, the forest is made up of stone and, honestly, it’s both very cool and kinda eerie. Though, to be specific, it’s not just one forest but several ones – big and small – which feature the stalagmite-like pillars in all their otherworldly glory. Stone Forestĭeep in Yunnan province (hint: in China’s southwest) lies a forest unlike any other. Even cooler, Intrepid’s trip there give you the unique experience of sleeping in an actual monastery. The Golden Summit is the conclusion of many of these, with up-in-the-cloud views that makes the steep, monkey-filled journey 100% worthwhile. Home to hundreds of temples and monasteries that mark Buddhism’s arrival into China long ago, the area is both a center of pilgrimage and home to hikes aplenty. This is all the better for you, because it’s one of the holiest places in China, and the landscape is truly stunning. Prepare yourself: rainbow mountains, stunning rice terraces, stone forests and more are coming right up… Emei Shanĭespite its title as one of Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China, Emei Shan is often skipped by travelers jumping from Beijing’s Great Wall to Xi’an’s Terracotta Army to Shanghai’s big city offerings. So let us take you on a (virtual) journey to explore the weird and wonderful landscapes that China – the fourth largest country in the world, and surely one of the most diverse – has to offer. ģ.It’s stating the obvious to call the Great Wall of China an icon – we all know it’s surreal in its scale, wondrous in its beauty.īut the country’s other scenic gems are so plentiful that, quite simply, we thought them deserving of a list. The famous river in Guilin, Guangxi Province is the. So, what do you think of these enchanting scenes? Which is your favorite? If you do get the chance to travel to China and are wondering where to go, heading to the places featured on your money might be a great way to start.Ģ.
As you can see from the picture, there are three small stone towers in the lake which are the “三潭( sāntán).” On autumn nights, lanterns and candles lit within the small towers, along with the moonlight and their reflections on the water, together create an amazing, gorgeous scene. “三潭印月( sāntányìnyuè)” actually refers to the biggest islet in the West Lake. Actually, “三潭印月( sāntányìnyuè)” is a landmark of “西湖( xīhú) The West Lake” in the center of Hangzhou. Although it is printed on the smallest denomination of China’s currencies, only 1-yuan RMB, “三潭印月( sāntányìnyuè)” is just as grand as the sceneries above.
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