Located in the northwest part of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the Yuanjiajie Scenic Area is a naturally formed platform mountain, surrounded by higher summits which are divided by deep valleys. The area is reachable from the Tianzishan Scenic Area by bus in 40 minutes. Added to this scene is an array of amazing lesser peaks and grotesque rocks.
Each one stands in the valley and possesses its own peculiar shape. The foremost attractions in this area include: Back Garden, breathtaking Mihun Stage, Qiankun Pillar (lit. the Pillar of Heaven and Earth, some say the pillar is the prototype of the "Hallelujah Mountains" in James Cameron's film Avatar), Goat Village, and the First Bridge in the World, and so on.
Only two ways lead to the Yuanjiajie Scenic Area. One is from the Golden Whip Stream via Luanchuanpo to the Back Garden; the other is the Bailong Elevator. By this super elevator, tourists can ascend on the top of a peak to get a commanding view of its famous scene - Shenbingjuhui (lit. God's Force Rally), thescene is also nickneamed the Fields and Gardens of the Heaven for its beautiful trees, ethnic houses and paddyfields on the high mountains.