It is difficult to say which is the best time to visit Zhangjiajie as its mountainous surroundings make it attractive in all seasons. The annual average temperature is 16.8C (about 62F), so the climate is always comfortable.

In spring, all the flowers on mountains blossom and mountains are luxuriantly green. In summer the forests flourish and are strongly fragrant. Autumn is a romantic season and visitors who come to Zhangjiajie can appreciate a sense of poetry at this time. In the winter, visitors can marvel at the evergreen trees amongst the snowy landscape.

The true charm of Zhangjiajie lies in the ethereal beauty of its mountains. Regardless of the changing seasons, the area's mountains remain just as breathtaking.