Photo tour to Avatar Mountains

This photo tour is a continuation of the Guilin photo tour.

We invite you to an unforgettable photo journey to the world of unique landscapes of Avatar and the magical Zhangjiazhe Mountains.
Zhangjiajie is a "World Geological Park" located in the northwestern part of Hunan Province. Sometimes this park is called "Natural Work of Chinese Painting".

This photo tour will be of interest to nature lovers and landscape photographers who want to capture unique landscapes.

The Avatar Mountains in Zhangjiazhe have gained international fame due to their striking resemblance to the floating mountains from the movie "Avatar". These towering sandstone pillars, formed over millions of years by erosion and weathering, have long been a source of legend and inspiration. The unique geological features of the area and lush greenery create an otherworldly landscape, which, according to director James Cameron, was a major influence on the creation of the alien world of Pandora.

We will be shooting in various locations and will see, perhaps, some of the best and most breathtaking landscapes on earth. We will have a truly unique opportunity to shoot in the park when there are no regular tourists there yet.

You can bring a drone on this tour. It will be possible to shoot from it in almost all the places where we will be photographing*.

*transportation and use of drones is the personal responsibility of the tour participants.

Day 1 (May 30)

Our tour starts in the city of Zhangjiazhe, which is located in the heart of China.
For those who were with us on the photo tour of Guilin, we offer to leave by high-speed train from Guilin. (travel time is about 8 hours).

Also, there are flights to the international airport of Zhangjiazhe from all major cities of China, as well as from some Asian countries.
We meet in the evening in a cozy hotel near Mount Tianmen, from which our journey into the world of Avatar will begin.

Day 2 (May 31)

On our first morning shoot, we will climb to the top of Mount Tianmen to capture stunning views with a celestial arch and dizzying landscapes of one of the most dangerous mountain roads on earth, which beautifully winds along forested slopes. The longest cable car in the world leads to the top, and the observation decks offer stunning views.

After the morning shoot, we will move to the ancient city of Furong, and will stay in a hotel with a beautiful view. The main attraction of Furong is a picturesque waterfall. Old medieval houses beautifully blend with the surrounding mountains and waterfall. These amazing landscapes will be the subject of our sunset shoot. And the old houses look especially mesmerizing after sunset, when colorful fairy lanterns are lit everywhere.

Days 3-5 (June 1-3)

At dawn, we will once again shoot the morning Furong in soft pastel colors and head to the village of Wulingyuan, closer to the entrance of Avatar Park. Here we will spend three nights to get the best shot of the famous Avatar Mountains.

One day we will try to spend the night in the mountains in the park itself to get the opportunity to shoot at sunset and before sunrise, when the park is still closed to tourists. We will be completely alone in the park, and this is a truly unique experience.

Day 6 (June 4)

Today we are heading to another iconic place of the national park - the Grand Canyon (Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon). This stunningly beautiful canyon, which is also part of the large Zhangjiazhe Park, is crossed by the longest and highest glass bridge in the world, offering a magnificent panorama.

Day 7 (June 5)

On this day in the morning our tour ends, you can go to the airport and fly home.

*the tour program may change slightly due to weather conditions, traffic conditions and other unforeseen situations.

We will be going up the mountains by ski lifts and buses, but there are still places that can only be reached on foot. So be prepared for some physical exertion - going up and down stone steps with your camera equipment.