Forecast by:  | 12 Sep Sat | 13 Sep Sun | 14 Sep Mon | 15 Sep Tue | 16 Sep Wed | 17 Sep Thu | 18 Sep Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | 29° 17° | 30° 18° | 29° 19° | 26° 20° | 26° 20° | 27° 18° | 26° 18° |
| Precipitation | 2% | 6% | 7% | 43% | 34% | 88% | 59% |
| Humidity | 62% | 64% | 62% | 66% | 66% | 80% | 83% |
| Wind | 7 km/h | 11 km/h | 14 km/h | 11 km/h | 12 km/h | 10 km/h | 8 km/h |
Best time to visit Zhangjiajie
The best time to visit Zhangjiajie is March to May and September to October, when walking conditions are generally comfortable and mountain views are often clearer. June to August brings the heaviest rain, thunderstorms and mist, while winter months are colder and can have icy paths or fog.
JanuaryTemp (°C)5°Rain (mm)52Sun Hours3Dry Days20
January is cold at 1-9°C, with occasional mountain snow, icy elevated paths and fog that can veil viewpoints.
FebruaryTemp (°C)7°Rain (mm)58Sun Hours4Dry Days19
February is cold in the mountains, with occasional snow, ice on elevated routes and mist around the peaks. Winter scenery is possible, though slippery paths can limit walks.
MarchTemp (°C)11°Rain (mm)89Sun Hours5Dry Days20
March brings spring flowers, comfortable walking conditions and mountain scenery that is often clear. Rain showers and mist can affect higher viewpoints.
AprilTemp (°C)17°Rain (mm)118Sun Hours6Dry Days22
April is mild at 15-20°C, with spring flowers and lively waterfalls. Rain showers can bring mist to the peaks, while walking conditions suit park visits.
MayTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)148Sun Hours7Dry Days26
May is warm at 18-27°C, with lush vegetation and good walking conditions. Showers can cloak the peaks in mist and briefly interrupt cable-car services.
JuneTemp (°C)25°Rain (mm)181Sun Hours8Dry Days25
June brings the year's heaviest rain, thunderstorms and dense fog. Downpours can interrupt cable-car services and conceal the mountain scenery.
JulyTemp (°C)29°Rain (mm)199Sun Hours8Dry Days27
July is hot at 17-38°C, humid and marked by peak rainfall, thunderstorms and thick mist. Sudden downpours can interrupt cable-car services and obscure the peaks.
AugustTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)180Sun Hours7Dry Days28
August is hot and humid, with sudden downpours, thunderstorms and mountain mist. Rain can interrupt cable-car services and obscure views, although vegetation is lush.
SeptemberTemp (°C)24°Rain (mm)151Sun Hours6Dry Days26
September is mild at 17-29°C, with clearer mountain views and fewer rain interruptions. Showers and mist can still affect higher viewpoints.
OctoberTemp (°C)19°Rain (mm)99Sun Hours5Dry Days25
October is mild at 10-25°C and suitable for hiking, with clearer skies and autumn colour developing later in the month. Showers or mist can affect the peaks.
NovemberTemp (°C)13°Rain (mm)70Sun Hours4Dry Days21
November is cool at 10-20°C, with relatively dry air and autumn foliage later in the month. Morning fog can veil the mountains, while trails generally remain walkable.
DecemberTemp (°C)8°Rain (mm)51Sun Hours3Dry Days20
December is cold at 4-10°C and often foggy around the mountains. Icy conditions can make some routes unavailable, though winter walks remain possible.
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1-2 Days All-inclusive Tours: Mt Avatar, Glass Bridge, Mt Tianmen
Cost: From 99 USD · Duration: 48 hours · ★ 4.9 (276 reviews)
Join a direct local operator to discover Zhangjiajie’s hidden wilderness! This 2-day high-value hiking experience maximizes your time in nature: soar up via Bailong Elevator, witness Hallelujah Mountains in ‘Avatar’, catch the sunset at Tianzi Mountain, and challenge your mettle on the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge and Tianmen Mountain Skywalk. We invi
1-Day Best Mini Group & Private Tours to Mt. Avatar & Forest Park
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Got only one day in Zhangjiajie? This mini group is the ultimate experience you cannot miss. Our solid full-day itinerary unlocks the absolute best of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, including Yuanjiajie, Yangjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, and the legendary, real-life ‘Avatar’ Hallelujah Mountains. You’ll enjoy seamless hotel transfers, a flexible, no-
1-Day Private Zhangjiajie Tour to Avatar Mountain & Glass Bridge
Cost: From 129 USD · ★ 5.0 (158 reviews)
Book this one full day tour to explore the major highlights of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park where the famous Avatar Mountain located, and also travel to experience Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, the highest and longest glass bridge in the world.
4-Day Zhangjiajie Tour to All Highlight Attractions with VIP Lift
Cost: From 556 USD · Duration: 96 hours · ★ 5.0 (82 reviews)
This 4 days private tour will offer you exclusive access to all highlight attractions, including Avatar Mountain, Glass Bridge, Yellow Dragon Cave and Tianmen Mountain, with the added luxury of VIP lift services, it can keep you away from groups, allowing you to fully enjoy Zhangjiajie's stunning landscapes and natural wonders in comfort and style.
3-Day Private Zhangjiajie Discovery Tour with Glass Bridge
Cost: From 349 USD · Duration: 72 hours · ★ 4.9 (81 reviews)
You will enjoy all iconic attractions in Zhangjiajie during this 3 days private tour: Avatar Hallelujah Mountains, thrilling Glass Bridge, and marvelous Tianmen Cave. It offers a compact yet immersive experience of Zhangjiajie's natural wonders, combining adventure, scenic beauty, and geological marvels in just three days.
1-Day Private Tour to Mt.Tianmen & Glass Skywalk & Night Light
Cost: From 146 USD · ★ 5.0 (66 reviews)
Begin this tour with the world’s longest cable car to the summit of Tianmen Mountain. Walk along the Glass Skywalk, admire the dramatic views of Heaven’s Gate, and climb the famous nine hundred and ninety nine steps. If you choose night tour, as night falls, enjoy the illuminated mountain landscape before visiting the culturally rich 72 Tujia Stilt
Brief
- Zhangjiajie is known for Tujia-style cuisine, especially sanxiaguo (a spicy mixed-meat hotpot), smoked meats, local mushrooms, sour fish, and tea.
- Zhangjiajie National Forest Park reportedly uses real-name, timed-entry reservations. International visitors should book with passport details and carry the original passport; keep a staffed-entry option available if automated passport gates do not work. (
chinafortravelers.com)
- Tianmen Mountain’s upper cableway section is reportedly closed for upgrading. Access to the summit currently uses the lower cableway section and the mountain escalator via Tianmen Cave, so check the operating arrangement before buying tickets. (
asiaodysseytravel.com)
- Zhangjiajie West is the main high-speed railway station for the area. There is no Wulingyuan railway station, so allow time for the road transfer to the scenic area. (
- China’s National Day holiday runs from October 1 to 7, 2026. Expect very heavy crowds, longer queues, and higher transport and accommodation prices around the main scenic areas. (
chinahighlights.com)
Safety and health
- Avoid swimming, wading, bathing, or washing in untreated streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes because of schistosomiasis risk. (
cdc.gov)
- Use insect repellent, long clothing, and tick precautions when hiking. Dengue is mosquito-borne, while other vector-borne risks listed for China include leishmaniasis and tick-borne Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever. (
- Drink sealed bottled water or boiled water rather than untreated tap water. Choose food that is cooked thoroughly and carry tissues and hand sanitiser, as public toilets may lack paper or soap. (
wikivoyage.org)
- Yellow fever vaccination is not generally recommended for China, but an internationally recognised vaccination certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months or older arriving from countries with yellow-fever transmission risk, including qualifying airport transits over 12 hours. (
Recent News
- September 6, 2026: A signalling fault delayed 15 northbound high-speed trains from Hong Kong, including services bound for Zhangjiajie, before operations resumed. Check the live status of cross-border and connecting trains before departure. (
dimsumdaily.hk)
