Almost any time of the year is good for visiting Zhangjiajie.Though winter can be cold，snowfall turns the reserve into a winter wonderland.The dense foliage and high elevation make the hot Chinese summers tolerable.As with any temperate zone，spring is filled with blossoms and fresh scents while autumn’s riot of color is borne through the changing colors of the leaves.Although the trails are well marked，the reserve is huge and it’s possible to get lost especially if you leave the main paths.It’s best to take a map and a flashlight and when in doubt，ask a local.
Though the entire reserve covers some 143 square miles（370 km2），most people base themselves at either Zhangjiajie City near the train station or at Zhangjiajie Village on the reserve’s southern edge in the Wuling foothills.For reasons of convenience and beauty，most notably the surrounding rock walls and towering peaks，the latter is preferable.
Although both areas are filled with noisy karaoke joints and overpriced restaurants，the natural paradise of Zhangjiajie is close by.
Quotes
“Zhang jiajie’s beauty is such that it humbles even the proudest man.The primal forces at work here make him go back to exanine his own fragile roots.”
“That such natural diversity could be successfully protected here lends strong support to the case for environmental conservation.Coming here makes me realize that this thought must be extended to broader realms.
One thing to note:there are no overnight facilities in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area，soyou’ll have to leave the park to find a hotel.The RMB 248 entrance fee gives you two days to visit，and includes all transportation within the park.
