Mist-shrouded peaks attract crowds in Zhangjiajie

Following a spring rain, a sea of clouds enveloped the Tianzi Mountain scenic area in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province earlier this week. The natural spectacle transformed the towering sandstone peaks into a floating landscape, drawing crowds of visitors.

As mist rose from the valleys, the iconic quartzite pillars appeared and disappeared as clouds rolled through, creating what many visitors described as a "living Chinese traditional ink painting". The cable cars gliding through the fog added to the dreamlike ambiance.

This phenomenon typically occurs in the early mornings or evenings after rain as a result of the area's unique canyon terrain and humid climate. It has become a major attraction during the scenic area's peak tourism season in spring.

Among those capturing the moment was Yuan Sile, a landscape photographer from Hong Kong.

"This is my first time in Zhangjiajie. The mist after the rain is very special," he said. "I want to come back in winter for more photos."