Sea of pillars
On every side.
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A high, flat-topped plateau in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park; a local saying holds that if you haven't climbed it, you haven't seen Zhangjiajie, and viewpoints around its edge look out over a sea of stone pillars on every side. A loop path circles the plateau between the viewpoints; its best-known views are pillars that look like giant fingers and a valley flooded with mist in the morning, and on clear days the view reaches the edges of the park. Visitors ride the cable car up in minutes or climb a long stone stairway in about an hour and a half; at the top are simple rest stops and benches for taking in the view. The cable car is about CNY 65 one way or 130 return, on top of the park ticket, per visitor guides. Ride up and walk down to save your legs.
On every side.
In minutes.
In the valley.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, near the main gate
Golden Whip StreamThe loveliest walk in Zhangjiajie park, following a clear stream along the floor15 minutes walk4.6
Zhangjiajie National Forest ParkChina's first national forest park, declared in 1982 and part of the Wulingyuan 21 minutes walk4.6
YuanjiajieA high plateau within the Wulingyuan area, the best-known and busiest part of th22 minutes walk4.7About CNY 65 one way or 130 return, on top of the park ticket, per visitor guides.