Location: Hunan Province Map
Wulingyuan Mountains are unique geologic formations situated in Hunan Province in China. Wulingyuan Mountains consists of over 3000 tall quartzite sandstone pillars that reach a height of over 800 meters (2600 ft). Deep ravines are cut by erosion from water. The region contains numerous streams, waterfalls and pools. Wulingyuan Mountains contain more than 3,000 quartzite sandstone pillars and peaks across most of the site. Many reach a height over 200 metres (660 ft) in height, along with many ravines and gorges with attractive streams, pools, lakes, rivers and waterfalls. Wulingyuan Mountains are famous for over 40 caves, many with large calcite deposits, and two natural bridges, Xianrenqiao (Bridge of the Immortals) and Tianqiashengkong (Bridge Across the Sky). The closest largest city is a Zhangjiajie. In 1992 it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This region is famous for the type of karst formation and for the
quartzarenite pillars; of these there are over 3,000, some of which are
more than 200 meters high. In addition to the pillars, the area also
includes 40 caves, many of them with large calcite deposits, and two
natural bridges, Xianrenqiao (the "Bridge of the Immortals") and
Tianqiashengkong (the "Bridge spanning the sky").
The area is
located in the prefectural city of Zhangjiajie, about 270 kilometers
northwest of the Hunan provincial capital, Changsha. Located between
29°16′00″N 110°22′00″E
Coordinates: 29°16′00″N 110°22′00″E (Map)
and 29°24′00″N 110°41′00″E, in 1992 it was designated a World Heritage
Site by UNESCO.
The Wulingyuan area also contains part of the
Wuling Mountains and, in addition to other national parks, contains the
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
Since 2002 there has been the
imposing Bailong elevator, 326 meters high, which allows visitors a
particularly spectacular view of this park.
This scenic area covers an area of 396 km² and is made up of three
nature reserves: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Chu Khe area, and
Thien Tu Mountain including 560 different scenic spots. Vu Lang Nguyen
in ancient times was a vast ocean area, quartz, lava and sand were
deposited on the coast. Experiencing the complex movement of the Earth's
crust and the effect of water erosion has formed a magnificent
landscape. A forest of mountains protrudes 243 peaks over 1,000 m high
and 34 streams over 2,000 m long. Here, all five nuances are
concentrated: majestic, majestic, melancholy, wild and magnificent.
In Vu Lang Nguyen, there are many landscapes that other places do
not have. It is Tan Duong Bay on Thien Tu Mountain. It is a large
semicircular natural pit with an area of more than 10m². Three sides are
steep cliffs, deep holes do not see the bottom, very mysterious.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park with bizarre rock formations, clear
blue water and dense forest. So Khe area has deep water ravines, clear
spring water, natural caves. Thien Tu Mountain is a dangerous mountain
surrounded by dense forests.
The forest in Vu Lang Nguyen has many rare and precious trees. All
kinds of precious trees in the world are present here. Trees for timber
have 517 species, twice as many trees as in Europe. Vu Lang Nguyen is
also a natural zoological garden, especially peacocks with crested
cocks, there are red feathered chickens that look very deformed while
walking and there are many special local birds found only here. .
Ethnic minority culture
Vu Lang is home to many ethnic
minorities, with many unique customs and habits such as the wedding of
the Tho Gia ethnic group, the festival on the 8th of April, and the
double singing.