Found in the northwest of Hunan Province in China, these staggering limestone pinnacles are covered in lush greenery and often shrouded in mist. A cable car goes as far as Huangshi village and from here there are plenty of trails to take in the breathtaking views of Tianzi (‚son of heaven‘). Unsurprisingly, they are the inspiration for the floating mountains in the blockbuster movie Avatar.
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