Best Time to Travel to China

Spring is normally during the months of March through April and autumn lasts from September to October are the best times to visit China, take into consideration the higher altitude areas of Tibet, Qinghai and Western Sichuan are best in high summer during the months of June through September. Daytime temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C (68°F-86°F) during this time - but bear in mind that the evenings can still be terribly cold and it can occasionally be wet and miserable.

The central Yangzi River valley area experiences radical seasonal temperatures. It is important that you keep in mind that typhoons can hit the southeast coast between July and September. In addition, the northwest experiences dry, hot summers, with China's hottest place, Turpan reaching peak temperatures of 47°C (117°F) or higher.

HOLIDAYS

January - New Year's Day Holiday

February - Chinese New Year / Lunar New Year

February - Lantern Festival

March - International Women's Working Day*

March - Arbor Day

May - International Labour Day

May - Youth Day

June - International Children's Day

July - Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party

August - Army Day

September - Mid Autumn Festival

October - National Day

*Holiday for women only

Non-Holiday Observances

April - Qing Ming

June - Tuen Ng (Dragon Boat) Festival

Weekend Saturday, Sunday