Mist transforms Zhangjiajie into Avatar-like wonderland

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park's iconic sites were bathed in the ethereal beauty of mist following rainfall on Monday, marking the end of China's May Day holiday and the beginning of summer in the Chinese calendar.

A magnificent sea of clouds blanketed the park's mountain peaks, creating a surreal landscape that captivated travelers. With all facilities operating smoothly, the park now offers an ideal opportunity for off-peak visits.

The park's otherworldly quartz-sandstone pillars famously inspired the floating Hallelujah Mountains in James Cameron's blockbuster Avatar.