Wulingyuan Mountains

Wulingyuan Mountains, China

From series “The Most Inaccessible Spots of the Planet”

Area: 369 square meters. Km.

In China, there is still a place that is recommended for all fans of extreme recreation. It is the Wulingyuan Mountains. This mountainous district, not far from Changsha County, is one of the most beautiful places on earth. However, the route here is very difficult for many travelers. The main attraction of this mountainous region are the peculiar sandstone formations, which look like giant columns. In total, there are about 3,000 such columns in Wulingyuan circle, which together with the impenetrable mountain forests form a unique landscape.

Wulingyuan Mountains, China
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The surface of this peculiar mountainous region is quite large and covers 369 square kilometers. The scholars believe that the unique mountains and rocks have formed after the long weathering and eradication of the sandstone. This wonderfully beautiful area has attracted the traveler. For the hikers were five interesting hiking trails laid out and several cable car built. The way to the unique Wulingyuan circle will not be easy. In order to see its marvelous and unexplored places, one has to venture on the dangerous and long hike through the narrow mountain trails. Next - Lechuguilla Cave

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Fuel station: 'Filling Station' in 16 km
Supermarket: 'Songfan Supermarket' in 11 km
Parking: 'Honghegu Hotel Parking Lot' in 8 km
Apotheek: 'Yuzhitang Drug Store' in 18 km
Police station: 'Jiefang Community Patrol And Protection Detachment' in 18 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Darong He' in 18 km

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