Timing can make or break your trip. Here’s when to visit China’s key regions for perfect weather and unforgettable events.
Spring: Mar – May
Beijing’s cherry blossoms at Yuyuantan Park
Guilin’s orchids bloom along the Li River
Temperatures sit between 15–25 °C—ideal for hiking Zhangjiajie’s Hallelujah Mountains.
Summer: Jun – Aug
Mountains come alive: Tianmen Mountain’s cliff paths and Bailong Elevator rides are mist‑shrouded and cool. Avoid Golden Week (first week of Oct) crowds by booking 2 months ahead.
Autumn: Sep – Nov
Suzhou’s maple leaves turn red in Ming‑dynasty gardens
Lhasa’s clear skies illuminate Potala Palace—daytime highs of 10–20 °C
Winter: Dec – Feb
Skiers flock to Hainan’s tropical beaches, but snow scenery atop Tianmen Mountain creates a fairy‑tale “Stairway to Heaven.”
Festival Highlights
• Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb): Temple fairs in Beijing
• Mid‑Autumn (Sep): Mooncakes and lanterns around West Lake.
• Dragon Boat (Jun): Races on the Xiang River in Hunan.
