How to Visit Zhangjiajie from the US

The floating mountains that inspired Avatar

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Best Time to Go

Apr – Oct

Daily Budget

$60–90/day

Getting There

Fly to Changsha (CSX), then 5h bus or train

Recommended

2–4 Days

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James Cameron confirmed Hallelujah Mountains were inspired by these peaks

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