Ancient wonders, modern megacities, and incredible diversity.
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7 events throughout the year
January
-3.7°C · 1 event
The biggest celebration in China. but businesses close and domestic travel surges.
March
6.2°C · 1 event
Cherry and peach blossoms bloom across Shanghai and Wuhan.
April
14.3°C · 1 event
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. great for sightseeing.
July
26.9°C · 1 event
Scorching temperatures in Beijing and Shanghai. over 35°C.
September
20.6°C · 1 event
Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations, clear post-monsoon skies, crisp air. Beijing's best season.
October
13°C · 2 events
National Day holiday week. domestic travel at its peak.
Peak foliage at the Great Wall, Fragrant Hills, and Beijing's parks. one of Asia's most spectacular autumn displays.
January
-3.7°C · 1 event
The biggest celebration in China. but businesses close and domestic travel surges.
March
6.2°C · 1 event
Cherry and peach blossoms bloom across Shanghai and Wuhan.
April
14.3°C · 1 event
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. great for sightseeing.
July
26.9°C · 1 event
Scorching temperatures in Beijing and Shanghai. over 35°C.
September
20.6°C · 1 event
Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations, clear post-monsoon skies, crisp air. Beijing's best season.
October
13°C · 2 events
National Day holiday week. domestic travel at its peak.
Peak foliage at the Great Wall, Fragrant Hills, and Beijing's parks. one of Asia's most spectacular autumn displays.
China offers one of the most extreme contrasts in travel: ancient history and radical modernity coexisting at a scale that's hard to comprehend until you're in it. Beijing holds the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Great Wall; Shanghai is one of the world's great modern cities; Guilin's karst landscape looks like a painting; Xi'an has the Terracotta Warriors and a beautifully preserved ancient city wall.
Chinese food at its source bears little resemblance to what's served abroad. Sichuan's face-numbing heat, Cantonese dim sum, Peking duck carved tableside — the regional variety is enormous.
China requires a tourist visa — processing is straightforward but takes time, so apply well in advance. Spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October) are the best seasons, with moderate temperatures across most of the country. Avoid the Golden Week holiday periods in October and early May, when domestic travel peaks and major sights become extremely crowded.
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Japan
Where ancient tradition meets cutting-edge modernity. Sakura, temples, world-class cuisine, and legendary powder snow.
South Korea
K-culture, ancient palaces, cherry blossoms, and incredible street food.
Vietnam
Breathtaking landscapes, incredible street food, and rich history.
India
A kaleidoscope of colour, flavour, and ancient wonder.
