Seasonal Guides
Winter Travel in China: Snow or Sun, How Cold, Heating and Chinese New Year
Where to go in China from December to February: January temperatures by city, the north–south heating divide,...
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Seasonal Guides
China Weather by Region: Monthly Temperatures, Rainy Seasons and Typhoons
China's weather by region: average monthly temperature and rainfall for 15 cities, when the plum rain and typhoons...
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Summer Travel in China: How Hot, When It Rains, and Where to Stay Cool
Is China too hot or crowded in summer? July temperatures by city, plum rain and typhoon timing, cool escapes from...
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Spring Travel in China: March, April or May, Blossom Dates and Holiday Crowds
Spring in China month by month: March, April and May weather by region, where and when to see cherry blossoms and...
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China Golden Week: Dates, Crowds and How to Travel Anyway
China's two Golden Weeks, early October and early May: when they fall, how crowded trains and sights get, whether to...
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China Public Holidays and Festival Calendar: Dates, Days Off and Travel Impact
China's seven public holidays and the festivals worth travelling for: dates, days off, make-up workdays, which weeks...
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Chinese New Year Travel Guide: Dates, the Travel Rush, Closures and Where to Celebrate
Travelling over Spring Festival: when the holiday falls, how the Chunyun rush works, how to get train tickets, what...
Budget & Costs
China Travel Budget: What a Day Really Costs
What a day in China costs at three budget levels, with official metro, train and ticket prices, honest hotel and...
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Best Time to Visit China: Best Months, Holidays to Avoid and the Cheapest Time
The best months to visit China for a first trip, what each season is like, which holiday weeks to avoid, the best...
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Autumn in China: Weather, Fall Colours and How to Avoid Golden Week
Autumn in China month by month: September to November temperatures by city, where and when to see red leaves and...