Riding the wave of APEC, relevant departments in the capital unexpectedly gained a six-day holiday schedule. “Not adding traffic to APEC” quickly became a topic of online banter. While netizens from across the country marveled at the capital’s perks, residents long troubled by smog voiced their complaints. Don’t forget to also give your “lungs” a break during the APEC holiday. Below, let’s take a look at several great places to “cleanse your lungs.”
1. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is located in Zhangjiajie City in northwestern Hunan, within the eastern section of the Wulingyuan Mountain Range. The area features numerous dramatic peaks and secluded valleys, with exceptionally rich forest resources and a forest coverage rate of 97.7%. It is China’s first national-level forest park, renowned as the “land of 3,000 peculiar peaks and 800 beautiful waters.” Among them, Yuanjiajie stands out as the core scenic area of the park due to its extraordinary peaks and grotesque rocks. Its real-time PM2.5 levels consistently rank among the best in the nation, with air quality rated as excellent year-round. The area boasts over 100,000 negative oxygen ions per cubic centimeter of air, earning it the title of a “natural oxygen bar.” With the crisp autumn air upon us, immerse yourself in the forest park, breathe deeply, and cleanse your lungs of smog and dust.
Additionally, visitors need not worry about waiting in long lines. The Bailong Elevator, which takes you to Yuanjiajie, can whisk you from the mountain base to the summit in just two minutes.
