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Zhangjiajie

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Zhangjiajie month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Zhangjiajie are typically April, October and November, with average daytime highs around 17–22°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 3°C), and June the wettest (about 259 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January9.92.6814.4
February11.83.9684.7
March17.59.11345.1
April22.414.21736.0
May26.018.31946.6
June29.222.22597.3
July32.325.01879.7
August32.525.114910.0
September28.821.51027.5
October21.915.1795.3
November17.49.8665.1
December11.84.1375.3

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1986

    In 1986, the Academy of Chinese Social Science discovered Stone Age relics in Cili County, unearthing 108 articles of stoneware; mostly tapered-form, hacked-tamped and plate-shaped works.

  2. Documented history · 1988

    Shortly thereafter, in 1988, the Archaeological Institute of the Hunan Province found other relics in Sangzhi County, including three pieces of stoneware that were estimated to have been fashioned over around the same time period.

  3. Documented history

    In 1986, the Academy of Chinese Social Science discovered Stone Age relics in Cili County, unearthing 108 articles of stoneware.

Current public leadership

  • Guo Zhenggui

    Current CPC Party Secretary (chief) of Zhangjiajie.

  • Liu Ge'an

    Current mayor of Zhangjiajie.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Zhangjiajie has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Du Xinwu

    Famous Chinese martial artist in modern times, born in Yanbantian Village, Jiangya Township, Cili County in Zhangjiajie.

  • He Long

    One of China's ten Marshals, born in Sangzhi County, Zhangjiajie City.

Local business and employers

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Tianmenshan Temple

    Wikidata places this site in Zhangjiajie. Buddhist temple in China.

  • Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport

    Wikidata places this site in Zhangjiajie. Airport.

  • Bailong Elevator

    Wikidata places this site in Zhangjiajie. Highest and heaviest outdoor elevator in the world.

  • Huanglong Cave

    Wikidata places this site in Zhangjiajie. Karst cave in Wulingyuan, Zhangjiajie, China.

  • Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

    China's first national forest park, part of the Wulingyuan Scenic Area designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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01 · Overview

Zhangjiajie, in brief

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02 · History

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03 · Visit

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

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01 · Q&A

Where is Zhangjiajie located and what are its coordinates?

Zhangjiajie is situated in China at geographic coordinates 29.1294, 110.4783, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

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What is the population and time zone of Zhangjiajie?

Zhangjiajie has a recorded population of approximately 441,804 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.

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What languages and currency are used in Zhangjiajie?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Zhangjiajie include ZH-CN, YUE, WUU, DTA, UG, ZA, with CNY used for local transactions.

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