Will it be cold to travel to Zhangjiajie in December? Is there anything fun to do in Zhangjiajie in December?

Zhangjiajie Scenic Area is a well-known tourist scenic area in Hunan Province. It has a large area and is full of natural scenery. The most famous feature is the glass plank road, which attracts many people from home and abroad every year. So is it possible to go to Zhangjiajie in December?

Will it be cold to travel to Zhangjiajie in December?

December is winter. Zhangjiajie is located in Hunan Province, my country, and the temperature is cold in winter. Be sure to check the weather and bring good equipment when going out. It is best to go on a snowy day, when the snowy Zhangjiajie is even more beautiful.

Generally, the coldest months in Zhangjiajie are December and January. Under normal circumstances, the temperature in the urban area is between 0-5 degrees Celsius, and the average monthly temperature in the coldest winter is 4.3 degrees Celsius. The average altitude of Zhangjiajie Scenic Area is as high as 1,000 meters, and the temperature is generally 0 degrees Celsius or below. The temperature difference between day and night is large, which can reach 10 degrees Celsius.

Therefore, you must take measures to keep warm. Try to wear warm cotton-padded jackets, down jackets, down pants, etc. In addition to keeping warm, shoes must also be non-slip.

Winter (December to February) is the off-season in Zhangjiajie. Accommodation in the city is not expensive and the supply is not tight, so you can take a closer look.

Is there anything fun to do in Zhangjiajie in December?

In winter, the mountains in Zhangjiajie are less colorful. It is difficult to take photos in cloudy and foggy weather, and the air on the mountain is very cold. So it is best to come on a snowy day. Zhangjiajie usually snows around the beginning of winter, winter solstice, and the Spring Festival.

See Zhangjiajie wrapped in silver, experience the excitement of the cableway and plank road in the snow at Tianmen Mountain (the ladder, elevator and Tianmen Cave are not open in winter); on a snowy day, see the peaks of Wulingyuan rising from the ground one by one, the fullness of Yuanjiajie, the majesty of Yangjiajie, the slenderness of Tianzi Mountain, the most dangerous is Tianbo Mansion, which is a visual enjoyment after the high danger (you probably won’t be able to go to Tianbo Mansion if it snows heavily, it’s too dangerous), and you can also stay in a farmer’s house on the mountain, roast a fire, eat, and just make sure to keep warm.

Zhangjiajie Scenic Area will have a unique spectacle of rime at the end of November every year. The scenery is beautiful, like a glass world. Visiting in winter can make you feel the beauty of nature, and it is also very suitable for photography.

Zhangjiajie also has places to visit such as Tianzi Mountain, Tianmen Mountain, Huangshizhai Ten-mile Gallery, and Huanglong Cave, especially the cliff plank road around Tianmen Mountain. If you walk on a snowy day, be careful not to slip.

It should also be noted that Tianmen Mountain, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and Zhangjiajie Forest Park are three different attractions, each with its own characteristics. The commonly visited route is Tianmen Mountain + Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon + Zhangjiajie Forest Park + Fenghuang Ancient Town.

What should you pay attention to when traveling to Zhangjiajie?

Bring extra clothes

The city is 183 meters above sea level, and the scenic area is 1,000 meters above sea level on average, so there is a big temperature difference between the city and the scenic area. The temperature difference between morning and evening in the scenic area is relatively large, and the seasonal temperature difference is also large. In summer, the temperature here is cool (15~25℃), suitable for summer vacation; in winter, the temperature is -15℃~10℃, so you must bring enough clothes and warm tools when traveling in winter.

Plan ahead

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, with an area of ​​4,810 hectares, is very large and is a primeval forest. The distance between scenic spots is also relatively far, and there are many intersections. There are many things to do in the scenic area, including mountains, water, the Grand Canyon, caves, artificial glass bridges, Bailong ladders, glass plank roads, and cableways. Generally, you can play for two days. Therefore, during the tour, you should plan ahead and avoid going back.

Pay attention to personal and property safety

There are many wild animals in the forest park, especially monkeys. Therefore, during the visit, do not bring valuables, and it is best not to expose snacks. In the canyon, try to avoid staying for a long time; also be careful in crowded places.

Zhangjiajie is located in the western part of Hunan and is mainly inhabited by ethnic minorities, so the customs and habits are very different from those of the Han people. It should be noted that you should not trust taxi drivers and be deceived in order to save money.

Book tickets and accommodation in advance during peak season

Zhangjiajie is well-known throughout the country and is very popular during the peak season, so the scenic area will limit the number of people. If it is a long holiday such as summer vacation or National Day, you must book your tickets in advance to avoid missing out on the scenic area.