Located in northwest Hunan Province, Zhangjiajie is a small city, but very famous for its fantastic nature including the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, which is listed as the World Natural Heritage Site in 1992. It owes its fame throughout the world to the beauty of its landscapes composed of majestic rocky peaks, streams with translucent waters as well as its abundant fauna and flora. James Cameron was inspired by certain sites in the park and created the landscapes of the famous film Avatar.
Within the whole city, it has three famous scenic areas. The first is the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, which includes the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Golden Whip Stream, Huangshi village, Yuanjiajie, Yangjiajie, and Tianzi Mountain. The second is Tianmen Mountain, and the last is the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, where is the famous Glass Bridge located.