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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Zhangjiajie

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Zhangjiajie, China

Updated January 10, 2019

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Unusual Attractions in Zhangjiajie

Bailong Elevator.

Zhangjiajie, China

Bailong Elevator

The world’s tallest outdoor lift stretches along the stone pillars that inspired the floating mountains in the movie “Avatar.”
The newest glass bridge in Zhangjiajie Park.

Zhangjiajie, China

Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge

The latest in a series of long glass bridges suspended at terrifying heights.

Zhangjiajie, China

Avatar Hallelujah Mountain

This vertical pinnacle in China was the inspiration for the floating mountains in the movie “Avatar.”
The skywalk

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Tianmen Skywalk

For those with no fear of heights: a skywalk 4,700 feet up on a Chinese mountain.
Stairway to Heaven’s Gate

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Tianmen Shan

A total of 999 stairs lead visitors through a massive hole in a mountain known as the Gateway to Heaven.
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