After Avatar's release, Zhangjiajie was forever etched into pop culture as the real-life "Pandora." Director James Cameron openly acknowledged its influence, and the park renamed one of its peaks "Avatar Hallelujah Mountain" in homage. This cinematic connection drew millions of new visitors, with international tourism surging by 40% in the following decade.

Beyond Hollywood, Zhangjiajie's splendor has graced National Geographic's "Top 10 Geological Wonders," UNESCO's World Heritage list, and the ranks of global adventurers seeking its vertigo-inducing glass skywalks and spine-like ridgelines. Its imagery permeates travel magazines, photography exhibitions, and even video games like Genshin Impact, which echo its mystical aesthetic.

Its cliffs have inspired everything from Tang dynasty ink paintings to modern VR expeditions.