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Zhangjiajie

Sandstone pillars rise out of forest and cloud in Wulingyuan.

Green-topped sandstone pillars rise through layers of pale mist.
ZhangjiajieSandstone pillars emerge through winter mist in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.

Wulingyuan’s pillars, ravines and forest walks.

Zhangjiajie through the year

UNESCO · Wulingyuan

March–May

Spring

After a shower, look for cloud moving between the pillars and fresh leaves along the stream.

Pale clouds thread between the sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie.
ZhangjiajieLow cloud drifts between the sandstone pillars of Wulingyuan on an April morning.

June–August

Summer

The ravines are lush. Alternate open viewpoints with sheltered valley walks when clouds hide the tops.

Green sandstone columns seen from below under a bright break in the clouds.
ZhangjiajieGreen sandstone towers rise from the ravine in Wulingyuan in July.

September–November

Autumn

In early October, green pines still cling to the sandstone pillars. Look for breaks in the mist to see the layers of rock.

A wind-shaped pine clings to a sandstone pillar above a forest of spires.
ZhangjiajieA green pine stands against the sandstone spires of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in early October.

December–February

Winter

After snowfall, the trees and ledges on Tianzi Mountain turn white. Keep the plan flexible for icy paths and poor visibility.

Snow coats the trees on tall sandstone pillars, with more peaks fading into blue haze.
ZhangjiajieSnow coats the trees and ledges on Tianzi Mountain in Wulingyuan, Zhangjiajie.