The emergence of the floating Hallelujah Mountains in Avatar triggers a significant turning point for Jake Sully, marking the initiation of his journey into the Na'avi. This pivotal moment unfolds as he begins to grasp the awe-inspiring natural splendor of Pandora. The genesis of this scene finds its roots in the visually captivating mountains of China's Zhangjiajie National Forest. The Avatar team has acknowledged that these mountains, shrouded in mist that creates the illusion of floating, provided the visual inspiration for Avatar's surreal floating mountains (as reported by Gizmodo). In a notable tribute to the blockbuster, one of the colossal 3,500-foot pillars was officially renamed "Avatar Hallelujah Mountain" in 2010.