Sandstone Pillars
Thousands of quartz-sandstone towers drifting in cloud — the real-world inspiration for Pandora's Hallelujah Mountains. Come at dawn before the mist lifts.
Floating Peaks · Yuanjiajie · Zhangjiajie
Karst Cavern#Nature
Underground Kingdom · Yellow Dragon Cave
Zhangjiajie4.52 hr7.5k saved
A cathedral-sized karst cave with an underground river, a boat ride and a 19-metre stalagmite insured for a fortune.
It sits in Zhangjiajie, and rewards going slowly rather than ticking it off. Best any time (it's underground).
Good to know
- Best time — Any time (it's underground)
- Arrive early for the light
- Allow more time than you think
- Keep a few yuan in cash, just in case
Photo: Brookqi · Public domain
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