Zhangjiajie draws summer crowds with forest escapes

Updated: Jul 23, 2026 By LI MUYUN and ZHU YOUFANG in Changsha chinadaily.com.cn Print

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The Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan province has entered its peak summer travel season. [Photo by Wu Yongbing/for chinadaily.com.cn]

The Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Central China's Hunan province has entered its peak summer travel season, attracting visitors from across China and beyond with its deep canyons, lush forests, and refreshing mountain air.

Established in 1982, the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park spans 130 square kilometers. It is China's first national forest park. It is renowned for its towering sandstone pillars and dense biodiversity, making it a popular summer retreat from the heat.

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