"The Yellow River and the Yangtze River are prominent on a world map, but even on a small-scale map of Zhangjiajie, Golden Whip Stream appears as just a fine thread. In the opinion of many tourists, however, this is the most beautiful and memorable waterway. When visiting Golden Whip Stream, vice governor of Colorado, USA, Nancy Dick, remarked these words: "People commonly say that the Great Canyon (the Colorado Canyon) is very fantastic, but I think Golden Whip Stream is even more fantastic. It is the most beautiful place in the world, and I'll remember this place forever."
With a length of 7.5 kilometers, Golden Whip Stream is famous for its pristine water, its verdant mountains, its steep cliffs and its serene valley. As a veritable "paradise" for plants, its walkways are adorned by an abundance of flowers, trees, and grasses. Also this place is a "kingdom" of animals, such as birds, Jinbian fish and macaque monkeys. Such scenery can only be found in fairy tales. Moreover, someone has aptly remarked, "It is a stream of bright watercolor painting, and a creator of ancient legends." To many other observers, Golden Whip Stream is so unique and mysterious that it can astonish those fortunate enough to tour its wonders.
