Zhangjiajie, National Park in China
Zhangjiajie is renowned for its unique towering sandstone pillars.
The area has been inhabited by various ethnic groups over millennia.
Zhangjiajie's landscape is a prominent feature in many Chinese paintings.
Best visited from April to October to avoid monsoon season.
Inspiration for the floating mountains in the movie Avatar.
Location: Hunan
Population: 1517027
Website: zjj.gov.cn
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap