Zhangjiajie - China's Real-Life Avatar Mountains (含中文字幕) 

To be honest, the most evil thing on the top of Zhangjiajie mountain is McDonald's

Great production Nico

Don't go to famous touristy places on public holidays :-)

It is so beautiful. We are so envious you are able to travel, we are sitting at home waiting for the 3rd wave to hit us like a freight train.

This quite possibly could be my favorite video you two have done. I was immersed in the story. Also can’t go wrong with puppies and monkeys 🐒.

Foggy weather has its own unique tastes if you know enough of Chinese aesthetic

I visited there in November 2010. It’s amazing. Weather is great with few travelers on the top of mountain.

Wow. Just wow. I can't believe I've been here for ten years and I still haven't been there to see it for myself. Simply stunning. In your opening, the first thing I thought of was the movie Avatar! But yeah - whenever I do travel in China, I try to avoid public holidays and crowds. I'm just kind of impatient when it comes to waiting in lines, and I prefer taking photos of scenery that doesn't include other people (unless I can PS them out, haha!) Also... you know how when you live somewhere for a long time, you kinda don't have the drive to travel - like, back in Australia, I didn't really have the motivation to visit all of our domestic tourist attractions, because you kinda just feel like they'll be there forever and you'll eventually get around to getting there one day. I think I've kinda slipped into that mode here in China, too. But I really should plan some trips around China to see the places that I haven't seen yet - but the problem is, where to begin? There are just too many options, and I kinda have choice-phobia (I'm sure there's an actual word for that)... But yeah, stunning drone footage toward the end, and I reckon that the fog actually added in some way to the atmosphere. Plus, despite everything, finding that cute puppy made it all worthwhile... what a cutie!

The background music really matched the scenery.

Yes, Zhangjiajie is on my bucket list, just wish the pandemic will be over soon. Stay safe you two.

This reminds me of my trip to Macchu Picchu. It rained so heavily halfway while I was climbing. I even fell down. Luckily the sun appeared before I reached the pinnacle.

I have to say the previous podcast about your bad experience in Zhangjiajie does help a lot to lower my expectation, but finally the video is faaaar beyond expected.

I definately agree. Zhangjiajie was definatly my favorite nature location I have ever been too. fabulous job on this video Nico !

All of your guys videos are amazing, but there was something special about this one. The way you tied the story telling along with amazing video shots was incredible.

OMG I had the same experience as you! As soon I arrived in China I went to Zhangjiajie, I was chocked with the amount of people ahah

haha, great sense of humor, so true, You have to bear the crowd before you start enjoying the experience and scenery. But in the end it's all worth it.

Using your video for tips as we head there tomorrow! We can't wait!

So happy for you now that you are back on your feet exploring! Go Nico!

Oo.. one of the most beautiful travel videos from your channel. Love it.

We have been waiting for this video since you guys came back from your holidays (you mentioned that it would be coming "soon"). Love it! Thanks.

My wife and (step)son come from Zhangjiajie, and I have lived there, off and on, from 2005. I first went to the National Forest in 2005 when there weren't so many tourists. It was dry and clear and very beautiful. Although it can rain and be misty, one should not confuse the characteristics of the place with the effect the transient weather can create. Both have their charm. And if one takes one's time to be more immersed in Chinese culture abd the local culture, your experience can be enhanced.

This is still on my bucket list ❤️ Rainy weather whilst visiting any tourist spot is by far my worst. I hate being wet and cold so totally understand how you feel. I love the transport system in Chinese tourist parks. It really helps with the hordes of people.

the heaven is sweeping for us canadians who want to travel but are being locked down by the third wave !!! zhangjiajie here we come in 2022/2023 !!!! love from canada.

Brilliant Thank you. I could be moving there when I can!

The best part of Zhangjiajie is Tianmen mountain in my opinion, wulingyuan is like apetizer

Incredible vlog, I’m not sure why so little views well done amazing work 🎉👏🏼 you deserve much more than this Re watching some of the older vlogs and really enjoy them 2 nd time around … taking notes this time 😊 Thank you 🙏🏼 Sabrina 🇫🇷🇬🇧

fantastic video- love this video. well done guys

Absolutely Breathtaking, Nico!! Thank you, it's like I'm virtually traveling.

Wow another interesting and lovely video. Thank you Nico sis. Today's video I ❤️ most. Your previous video makes my day 😸. Keep it up ... Chinese ancient I ❤️ most. If I am not wrong Avatar movie shooted here. Right 👍 .....

I certainly wouldn't expect seeing so many people on a rainy day!

Beautiful! words cannot describe.

your video is on a new higher level!

It is very popular in China to shout out really loud when we climb to the top of the mountain, hear my roar!

Love your videos!

the park is so huge you need at least 3-4 days to see a good portion of it. hardcore photographers may like to stay 7 days to account for bad weather / haze days.

wow too many people there thanks for bring us a wonderful journey, so i can sit in my sofa and enjoy it.;)

lovely!! well done you two!!

Breathtaking Nico !!! You know how lucky you were to be there when it was foggy to a point that the fog did not block out the entire view that really makes the view "enchanted" (instead of a clear day and clear view which is quite boring)

Omg this place is overcrowded. And the view from the top of the mountains is beautiful.

Hello nico, it’s good see you again

This channel deserves more subs!

Wow!! Amazing place.absolutely breathtaking. I think this must be one in my list to travel.there are so many wonderful nature & places to visit in China. Like here in Shanghai,i stayed more than a year and a lot of beautiful place here to look for. new subscriber here. Keep Exploring & have a safe travel.😊

We spent 4 days there 2 years ago the same thing with the rain and clouds but still one of our best places in China and the village is great with many food choices and the limestone caves with the lake inside the caves Great place and a must-see when visiting China

Breathtakingly stunning scenes!!

Unexpected weathers always bring some unexpected experiences. When we visited Crater Lake in September, we were met with rain, snow, heavy fog and gusty wind. The scene of sun light breaking through layers of thick clouds is just so breathtaking and unforgettable.

As a Chinese I have to say. "First Bridge in the world" is actually typical Chinglish. What it really means is"The best bridge in China"

I went there before high school and this place is absolutely stunning! Good you have experience this.

Even with the horrible weather, the views you were able to catch were beautiful and I'd be completely fine with it if I got to visit China.

I always travel when it is not in busy holidays and before gaokao

No better words than thumbs up!

Nice video. I went there 4 times but only once was Avatar scene. Because it need heave rain first so that later misty clouds can really scatter, hang and float between mountains. It was much more beautiful than Avatar movie scene. On your first day, I guess people rush there wishing rain to stop to form clear Avatar scene.

Many areas of Chinese mountains can end up like this. I toured China in the middle of winter. Such an interesting experience and I won't ever forget the frost on the trees and slippery conditions going up the walkway to my hotel (only accessible by foot) when I stayed on Wutaishan 五台山。

I think you should come back maybe summer or autumn , good weather and hopefully not that crowded and with luck, Jack wouldn't have to buy rice again haha. Thanks to you two, I can sit comfortably at home, in front of the screen enjoy the view and appreciate how beautiful and stunning even it just so little due to weather. Good editing, kudos to Jack!

Love your work

Authentic experience, loved it!

This amazing place is in my bucket list. Hope to get go later this year. I saw a lot of trips here in the spring and it all rainy. I think it's better in the fall as it doesn't rain as much.

i was there in 2018 i didnt take cable car i just climbed mountain 4 hrs unforgettable memory for me

I went there when I was young, there are not that much people around at that time. But I barely remember anything only know it’s beautiful. Definitely want to go there again in the future!

Nice video.

hey! thats so cool you can go there right now, i went to travel a month ago and that time they didnt allow foreigners inside 😓 i also went to Hua mountain in Xina, but after we arrived that place they didnt let me in.... that was soooo disappointing. so happy you made it ! amazing video

Thank you and your husband for promoting the exchange of Eastern and Western cultures.

such a beautiful place.

Heading there tomorrow! In Zhangjiajie city right now,

Crowds, noises, awful weather and perhaps fatigue during mountain climbing.... I can feel how horrible it was UNTIL you finally saw the splendid landscape. In fact I shared a similar experience with you when I visited there. But the gorgeous scenery just wiped out every negativity of mine when it appeared in sight. Thanks for presenting such a beautiful place to us. I WILL DEFINITELY GO THERE AGAIN!!!

Hi Nico ... thanks a lot for giving us tips. Im a student with an ambition of coming there in beijing, at the moment Im still studying Hospitality at school and soon I be ready. Hope I will find a job in Beijing .

Wow, I really need to see the weather forecast to go there.

The rain and mist adds a different aspect! I visited 4 times in various seasons and only once had a really clear view! So much to see ... would you believe I thought I wouldn't survive when no buses ran on snowy roads ... I had to walk, walk and walk! I saw clouds on Tianmanshan!

On my post Covid bucket list Nico

Really good 😊

huang shan next! :D I went in late fall and there were not that many tourists. Also there's less foliage so you can see a lot more of the mountains, and also the colors are beautiful then.

There are many beautiful scenery in China it is impossible to name which is most beautiful.

It really is beautiful and majestic

This reminds me so much of my trip to the Great Wall 😅 So busy, terrible weather, like my mum and I maybe spent 20 mins before we left. Same thing too when I went to Kiyomizu-dera, like could not even make it into the temple. Weather and crowds affect a place lots. My rule of thumb has become go somewhere at the crack of dawn lol.

That's why I always look at the weather forecast before going on nature related excursions.

Definitely one of the most beautiful places in China. You chose the wrong season and was not lucky with the weather:( I went there in July 2021, it was stunning.

always thumbs up!

Zhangjiajie, in south central China, sits within the continental tropical monsoon climate zone, known for its humidity. This zone experiences clear distinctions between the four seasons. It is foggy/rainy for over 200 days per year in Zhangjiajie, and the mists make Zhangjiajie mysterious. It might rain or be foggy (obscuring some of the view), but even then the scenery is beautiful.

We were there in 2017 and the park was so crowded. I knew most Westerners were not getting used to such a crowd park. We spent four days in Wulingyuan area but didn't getting a chance of hiking the other side of the park. Really want going back but like to be there in January. My friends were so lucky they were there 2015 during January and had snow, it was so beautiful.

Beautiful

i feel bad for you haha but love your persistency and determination to complete the trip

You will hear oldies shout to the mountains for they think they are practicing Qigong( Tu Na in particular), a way they think to resonant their breathes with the nature.

This reminds me one of my best friends went to the Great Barrier Reef and had been trapped in hotel for 5 days without visiting any islands due to heavy rain and storm. Typical hotel tour. 😂

oh, you come to my home town, warmly welcome

Good things come to those who try, wait and persevere...which is evident in this video with limited success. I think a bit more of all three towards a second trip will pay off handsomely! :D

Interesting place ! Looks like my back yard without the primates.

Amazing

beautiful

To avoid the crowds, just avoid the cable car and bus routes - you'll also save a lot of money :) There are really beautiful walking paths you can take instead, with the best views and when I visited in peak season a few summers ago there was almost no one there on the side paths!

Spring is raining time in the South ! Summer is hot. May be Autumn is good for the tour.

Oh did you go last oct? I was there too! Like what you experience it’s too foggy. I went to Tian Men Shan天门山on my last day in Zhangjiajie.

It rained when was there but no loud tour groups. I think it was a Wednesday and the slow season. It was like floating in a dream. ☁️

There are often thousands of tourists, local and foreign. It's not easy to find oneself all alone often, 😊

Nico 🙌🙆🙌👍👍👍👍👍

Actually, the view of ZhangJiaJie quite relys on the weather, if you travel in a summer day, it would make you disappointed, but much more better in a rainny day. It's same for all the south china mountains.

you visit this season is definitely much more rainy weather.

That "the first bridge in the world" is a mistranslation. it actually means the best bridge in the world or the No.1 bridge in the world.

Unfortunately，in some places you have to wear a mask in this special period，But the air from zhangjiajie is so fresh you have never found out in beijing or shanghai！By the way，The “GLASS BRIDGE”is a most resort you go through if you are fearless about“HIGH” enjoy it！

incredible insane!

I travelled to Zhangjiajie more than 20 years ago, just after graduation. I was unlucky it kept on raining for the 3 days, anyway I enjoyed the minority culture and food there. Will visit it in the near future with my family members.

Those mountains,they look like in some movies...🤗