At the Seventy‑Two Wonder Tower scenic area in Zhangjiajie, you can often spot a young girl chatting with foreign visitors. Eight‑year‑old Li Anqi is a native of Zhangjiajie. She enjoys acting as an English guide, introducing foreign tourists to Tianmen Mountain, the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, as well as traditional Chinese culture. To her, this is a wonderful chance to share the voice of her hometown.
Located in northwest Hunan Province of central China, Zhangjiajie is famed for its distinctive quartz-sandstone pillars, mist-wrapped peaks, and deep ravines that inspired the floating "Hallelujah Mountains" in the blockbuster Avatar.
In the first half of 2026, Zhangjiajie welcomed 699,200 inbound tourists, generating $79.41 million in foreign exchange revenue. With its warm and welcoming hospitality, the city is attracting more and more international visitors.