What is the best season to visit Zhangjiajie?

Zhangjiajie is located in the northwestern of Hunan Province. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, a famous tourist spot in China, is a unique national forest park located in Zhangjiajie City. Zhangjiajie belongs to subtropical humid monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. It's neither cold in winter nor hot in summer.

When planning a trip to Zhangjiajie one of the frequently asked questions likely to torment you is “When is the best time to visit Zhangjiajie?” Generally speaking, the scenery of Zhangjiajie varies from season to season. So you are expected to enjoy different scenery in different seasons. Check out below to have some information on each season:

Zhangjiajie in Winter
Winter in Zhangjiajie is not cold with the average temperature of 13℃. In winter, if you are fortunate enough to come across the snow, you will see the different beauty of Zhangjiajie. All the mountains, trees, roads are covered by snow, and Zhangjiajie National Forest Park turns into a pure white world. The far away mountains bring you a feeling of mystery.

Zhangjiajie in Spring
The weather in spring of Zhangjiajie is pleasant. In spring, all the flowers on mountains blossom and mountains are luxuriantly green. The voices of kingfishers accompanied with the tinges of mountain make you feel relaxed.

Zhangjiajie in Summer
In summer, the temperature in Zhangjiajie is comfortable. It is an ideal summer resort for you. It usually rains in June and July, but Zhangjiajie is more beautiful after rain and you can enjoy the cloud and fog spectacle in Tianmen Mountain, West Sea and other parts of Wulingyuan. Temperature on mountains (above 1200 meters) will be about 3-5℃ lower than the mountain foot areas. Tourists should take a coat along when climbing mountains.

Zhangjiajie in Autumn
Most people think October in autumn are one of the best months to go traveling in Zhangjiajie. At that time, you can enjoy the most beautiful natural sights of Zhangjiajie. Visitors can have a drift in the splendid season. There will be many visitors during the National Day between Oct. 1st to Oct. 7th every year. If you go to Zhangjiajie in this time, you’d better reserve a room in advance.