06/11/2022
Tianzi Mountain
Tianzi Mountain is one of the most unusual formations on the planet. Their ethereal appearance inspired James Cameron when shooting his famous film Avatar. They are part of China's Zhangjiajie National Park, in Hunan province. There are many interesting natural sights to be seen here, but the floating mountains always take first place among them.
Millions of years of erosion have destroyed the rock massifs, and then wind and water have ground them down. As a result, thin and very tall cliffs were left, resembling skyscrapers long abandoned and overgrown with greenery. Some of them are up to 1,200 meters high, and the clouds, descending to the valley, and the fog after the rain make these towers look incredible, as if they were floating in the air. At the same time, with the changes in wind and light levels, their appearance continually changes, creating the illusion of movement.
After the release of Avatar, a lot of tourists came here. Now Zhangjiajie National Park and its floating cliffs have become a trademark of China and have been recognized as a national treasure.
