The Yuanjiajie plateau is the section of Wulingyuan most visitors prioritise, and for good reason: it holds the highest concentration of dramatic viewpoints and is the area that became globally recognizable after the Avatar films. The plateau is reached by the Bailong Elevator from the valley, or by cable car from Wulingyuan village, or on foot via steep mountain paths.
The First Bridge of the World is a natural rock arch connecting two columns, with safety railings added; standing on it and looking down at the valley 300 metres below is one of the stranger experiences the park offers. The Avatar Hallelujah Mountain is visible from several viewpoints as a free-standing column with a slight lean, coated in forest to its crown. The plateau trails loop for several kilometres between these landmarks and back to the elevator or cable car stations, with the most dramatic views coming early in the morning before haze builds and before the crowds arrive at the main viewpoints.