Zhangjiajie Tours and Weather in January


How about Zhangjiajie tour and weather in January?  All scenic areas opens to visitors in January.  Although it is the coldest month in Zhangjiajie,and it usually snows in January, it is one of the best times for visitors to see the snowing-view in Zhangjiajie.

Zhangjiajie Weather & Climate in January

The weather is dry and cold. January is the coldest month in Zhangjiajie, with an average low temperature of -1 °C (30 °F) and an average high temperature of 3 °C (37 °F). It snows or rains about 10 days of the month, but usually not heavily. There is about 60 mm of precipitation.

Many tourists appreciate the shorter lines and fewer people in winter, and they love the snowy scenery. Sometimes, the access roads to the park areas are closed, and many people find it too cold for comfort. So it is important to check the weather conditions. 


Why to do?

Low Travel Season

January is generally a low travel month unless Chinese New Year falls in the month. During the days of the Spring Festival vacation, expect crowds at the airport, train stations, and bus stations. Expect high prices for hotel rooms and greater difficulty reserving flight and train tickets. Why wait in line at crowded stations or counters? Book in advance, and we can perhaps deliver your tickets an easy way, and even get them at a discount.

Things to do in January

See the Frozen Scenery at WulingyuanIn January, you'll likely see frozen ponds, snow crusted rock spires, snow covered forests, and ice at the bottom of the deep canyons. There are also caves you can enter. The great scenery is beautiful in winter.

Visit TianmenshanIn January, a coating of white snow adds another layer of beauty to the already beautiful scenery. You can go up to the top of the mountain by a spectacular long cable ride. The ride is a thrill, or you can go up on the stairs. If the stairs are not slippery, it would make for a great hike. But make sure your shoes have good traction. There is a cliff walk where you walk over a clear glass walkway and look straight down 4,500 feet to the ground below. Walking up is free, but the cable ride requires an extra fee.

Jiangya Hot Spring1.jpgSpend Hopliday at Jiangya Hot Spring
Jiangya Hot Spring is a best place to spend holiday in winter which is located in Jiangya Town of Cili County.It is 35 km away from Wulingyuan Scenic Area.It's quite clear that you can see clearly the bottom of spring pools and temperature of the spring mouth is around 54℃ throughout the year. As tested by expert, spring contains a number of microelements like mineral substances which are beneficial to people’s health. Thus, it’s absolutely a super excellent place for entertainment and fitness.

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year: The Chinese New Year is the biggest holiday season in China. On a little more than 1/3 of the years, it falls in January; but in the rest of the years, it falls in February. If it falls in January, expect both a lot of festivities in the region and a lot of heavy traffic at the airports, train stations and bus stations.

The holiday season is called "Golden Week," and large crowds come to the national park then. People come with their family and friends, celebrate with special food at the hotels and restaurants, and set off fireworks. Foreigners might want to avoid the crowds at Zhangjiajie during the Spring Festival holidays and see the winter scenery on other days. But if you go to the region during the holidays, you might enjoy the customs.

The Tujia people, a minority group native to the Zhangjiajie area, have a special New Year's celebration on Chinese New Year's eve. You might see performances by them in the park. They celebrate with pork dishes and traditional dances on the evening before Chinese New Year's eve. 
 


Zhangjiajie Travel Tips in January

1.  What to wear ?
Generally, a coat, gloves, and a hat or scarf are needed to stay warm. If you are planning to hike or stair climb, then make sure you are well dressed for freezing weather. Wear shoes with good traction.
2. Book tour in advance. It is high season during Chinese New Year, and many Chinese tourists visit Zhangjiajie to make hotels be crowded. You NEED BOOK Zhangjiajie Tour in ADVANCE if you plan your Zhangjiajie tour in January.


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