Marvel at China's Avatar InspirationMt Huangshan, China
Huangshan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was a major inspiration for the fantasy world of Avatar, and no wonder. When shrouded with clouds, the jagged granite peaks look positively dreamlike floating in midair. And this happens pretty often - clouds sink down upon Huangshan roughly 200 days of the year. Hike your way up, stay a night or two on the mountain and feel the scenic bliss descend upon you as you look out over the majestic peaks.
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Huangshan City is accessible by plane, bus or train. The easiest and cheapest way to access Mount Huangshan is by bus, which takes about an hour and a half.
Although there are cable cars, you’ll need to make sure you’re in good stead before attempting Mount Huangshan – even making your way to the cable cars can be a tiring experience!
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