Best tourist season in Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie has no severe cold in winter and no severe heat in summer. The average annual temperature is 16.8℃, which can be said to be like spring all year round. Therefore, the best time to travel in Zhangjiajie is from April to October every year, especially the two months of April and October. Zhangjiajie has the most beautiful natural scenery. In spring, Zhangjiajie has delicious grass and colorful fallen trees. Follow the Jinbian River, visit the Shili Gallery, explore the Huanglong Cave, and experience the surprise of Wuling people entering the Peach Blossom Land; in autumn, Zhangjiajie has high skies and clear clouds, and the forest is dyed. This is the time for delicious fruits such as kiwis and tangerines to mature.

There are often showers in Zhangjiajie in July. When it rains, the mountain roads are slippery, and there is often fog in the mountains. You need to pay attention when climbing. 1-2 hours after the rain, it is the best time to travel in Zhangjiajie. You can see the smoke lingering around, like a fairyland. Being here is like walking in the clouds. Suddenly the sun shines out of the fog, golden light, shining in the sun and the mountains surrounded by clouds are looming... Sometimes it snows in Zhangjiajie in winter. Because the infrastructure construction of the scenic area is relatively complete, the mountains will not be closed. In addition, since the mountains in Zhangjiajie are generally above 1000 meters above sea level, the snow is thick. The climate on the mountain is relatively cold. Tourists should pay attention to keeping warm when traveling at this time of year. Traveling in Zhangjiajie in the heavy snow has a unique interest and is also a good time to travel.

During the tourist time in Zhangjiajie, the Spring Festival, May Day, Summer vacation, and National Day are the peak tourist seasons every year. Once the peak season arrives, all food, accommodation and transportation prices will increase by about 50% to 100%. It is recommended that tourists avoid these times as much as possible and be prepared early.

Recommended attractions for spring: Jinbian Creek, Shili Gallery, Huanglong Cave, Baofeng Lake and Tianzi Mountain. The Jinbian River runs through the mountains and valleys and clouds. The stream is clear and full of ups and downs. Small fish swim in it, the flowers and plants along the stream are delicious, and birds sing and warblers sing. People walking along the clear stream is better than swimming in a painting. In the Suoxiyu Scenic Area, there are Huanglong Cave carved with water and jade and beautiful as a fairyland, and Baofeng Lake, the "Jade Pool in the Sky" with smooth waves like a treasure mirror. They are all good places for sightseeing.

Recommended tourist attractions in summer: Tianzi Mountain, Jinbian River, Baofeng Lake, Yuanjiajie, Mengdong River Rafting, Maoyan River Rafting, slalom.

Recommended tourist attractions in autumn: Tianzi Mountain, Yuanjiajie, Jinbianxi, Fenghuang Ancient City. Tianzi Mountain is the most spectacular when the rain is clear and the rushing clouds form various continuous and vast landscapes, which are so beautiful. The white clouds on the West Sea are famous for their unique scenery, and it is especially advisable to climb to the rooftop to enjoy it. There are also thousands of stone peaks in this area. Walking into the West Sea is like being in the middle of a stone forest and ocean. There is a poem saying,"The wonders of the West Sea are like clouds. Some hear it sounds, or smell it makes it intoxicating. They are like catkins, fluffy like the sea, and curling like smoke."

What should I arrange to visit Zhangjiajie during the May Day Golden Week?

May Day Golden Week, you can feel what May Day is like just by listening to the name. May Day is a lot of people in Zhangjiajie, and the price is slightly higher than usual. It belongs to a state where there are more people and the price is higher, but it is not so serious compared to National Day!

Xiao Zhang reminds you what you must pay attention to when you go to Zhangjiajie on May Day:

1. At present, most scenic spots in Zhangjiajie have adopted the real-name ticket reservation model. If you want to go, you must arrange tickets in advance, especially the Tianmen Mountain Glass and Glass Bridge Scenic Area. The daily reception volume of these two scenic spots is limited, so tickets are all limited. It is a common occurrence to sell tickets

2. Accommodation is particularly tight during May Day, but Zhangjiajie scenic spots are very scattered, so you can't book hotels blindly. Otherwise, if you book the hotel and the itinerary are wrong, you will have to go back a lot. It is recommended to find someone to plan in advance before going out.

3. The most interesting and essential scenic spot in Zhangjiajie is the Forest Park. The area of the scenic spot is relatively large. It is recommended to play for about 2 days. If you only have two days, it will be enough to go to the Forest Park. If you have three days, you can choose one of the two scenic spots: Grand Canyon, Glass Bridge "and" Tianmen Mountain, Glass Plank Road ". The time to visit these two scenic spots is one day, but there is no need to visit them all. Just one is enough! If you have four days, you can go to Phoenix to play.

4. The food in the scenic area is quite expensive and simple, please maintain a good attitude. It is recommended to bring some meat snacks to satisfy your cravings.

5. During your journey to Zhangjiajie (whether by car or by train), you may encounter some people who take the initiative to introduce you to Zhangjiajie's situation. The most common situations are:

While driving, you will encounter fake traffic police asking you to take friends or relatives back to Zhangjiajie, or telling you which four-star or five-star hotel they booked and how cheap it is.

On the train, you may encounter people who claim to be a travel agency or tourist service center who provide or suggest travel services to you; or you may encounter a taxi at the exit that can take you to the scenic spot for 10 yuan per person

If you encounter any of the above situations, you should ignore them. Once you do, someone will stop your car when you exit the highway intersection, or he will put you to a certain tourist service center as soon as you exit the train station, and then you will never find him or you will never be able to leave that store.

6. Hotels in Zhangjiajie generally do not provide washing supplies, so it is best to bring your own to save yourself from buying another when the time comes.

7. Don't sign up for a 2-day tour or 3-day tour in some small stores that only cost 300 to 400 tour groups, otherwise you will only spend more when it is cheaper at that time.

8. Zhangjiajie is located in the mountainous area of western Hunan. There are many winding mountains and the urban planning is relatively imperfect, and there are few parking spaces. It is recommended not to drive to the scenic spot by yourself. It is best to park your car in the urban area and then take a car there. If a friend who has severe carsickness, you must prepare carsickness medicine in advance

10. The less luggage the better, and the lighter the better. It is best to bring an umbrella or rainproof underwear (you can also buy a raincoat locally for a few yuan per piece). Because the weather in the mountains is unpredictable. Be sure to bring good sunscreen and mosquito repellent in summer. Prepare some wet tissue for disinfection; simple medicines such as shoe band-aids, anti-inflammatory tablets, and anti-leakage tablets (to prevent acclimatization); wear non-slip sneakers for shoes. Keep more film and batteries available, which is more expensive to buy locally.

11. It is best to have several people together, so that everyone can share the cost of renting a car and take care of each other.

12. You must bring your ID card when you go out. Tickets for Zhangjiajie Scenic Area require an ID card to collect tickets. For students, the elderly (over 70), disabled, military officers, and press cards, don't forget to bring them before going out, and you can enjoy the corresponding discount tickets.

13. There are many cable cars in Tianmen Mountain, Glass Qi and Forest Park scenic spots, so you should pay attention when riding:

A. Tourists with heart disease, high blood pressure and people who drink too much should not take the cable car;

B. Do not extend any part of your body out of the carriage after getting on the bus;

C. If the cable car is in operation due to power failure, unstable voltage, mechanical failure of the cable car or thunder, emergency shutdown may occur, and the carriage will sway greatly due to inertia. Please remain calm and wait for the staff to take measures.

Other:

A. Don't be curious to watch sudden quarrels or some strange scenes. This kind of scene is the most likely place to be stolen;

B. Don't dare to try areas marked with "No Traffic" or "Dangerous"

14. diet. The trip to Xiangxi inspired my interest in Hunan cuisine. Although I know very little about Hunan cuisine, Hunan can be a stop on a future food journey. It is mainly famous for its hot and sour food, so you should pay attention to what you can't eat spicy food.

15. Most of the Zhangjiajie scenic spots are mountain views. Except for designated locations, smoking is not allowed in other places in the scenic area. Once discovered, there will be a fine of 200 yuan. Please pay attention.

16. There are many monkeys in the forest park, so please don't tease them casually to avoid scratching them; try not to mention plastic bags in the scenic area, otherwise the monkeys will come and snatch them.

17. Zhangjiajie's urban development is relatively late, and hotel standards are quite different from those in large cities. In addition, in response to the national call for environmental protection, Zhangjiajie hotels do not provide free toiletries. Please bring your own in advance!

--Zhang Zhang, Zhangjiajie--Recommended 3-day tour itinerary--

Three-day tour of Zhangjiajie Forest Park + Grand Canyon Glass Bridge + Tianmen Mountain (Glass Plank Road)

Day 1:

The next day:

Day 3:

[Morning] Tour Tianmen Mountain and take a bus or sightseeing cableway up the mountain → Li Na Villa → Glass Plank Road → Ghost Valley Plank Road → Xiaotianmen →999 Steps → Tianmen Cave → Panshan Highway-Cableway or bus down the mountain (Special note: Line A/B is issued randomly, and designated routes are not accepted in principle;)

[Afternoon] Ending the happy trip to Zhangjiajie.