If you plan to explore the ancient land of China, you will want to do it in the most organized and hassle-free way. You can plan your China tour according to these any of these three tour plans:
- Follow the Silk Road route
- Tour the area of the Yangzi River
Amuse yourself with Guangxi Province’s Dr Seuss landscape.
Planning an Ideal China Tour
China Weather
- To get the best weather China has to offer, plan your visit during March and April (springtime) or September and October (autumn).
- China has regions of varied and extreme temperatures. The daytime temperatures may be as ideal as 20°- 30°C (68°- 86°F), but is wise to be prepared for wet and uncomfortably cold night temperatures. Summertime is hot and humid in the south of China and winters are formidably cold.
- If you are planning to travel through China between July and September, keep in mind that typhoons usually hit the southeastern coast.
Experience China
You can experience the culture of China during these annual events:
- Lantern Festival – held on the 15th day of the first moon of the Chinese New Year. It is a big, colorful event that features the famous lion dances.
- Tomb Sweeping Day – this event occurs in April. During this observance features the Chinese people spending the day tending the graves of their dear departed ones.
- Dragon Boat Festival – this event comes in June. You can participate in the ornate canoe races which are held to pay homage to the poet Qu Yuan.
- Guanyin's Birthday – held sometime during March and April.
- Water-Splashing Festival – held in mid April
- Mid-Autumn Festival – held in September or in October
Consider This
It is best not to time your vacation during the Chinese public holidays. If you visit during these times you will encounter huge crowds and a lack of hotel accommodations. Public holidays include:
- Chinese New Year/Spring Festival – a one week festival that starts on the first day of the lunar calendar.
- May 1st – International Labor Day
This bustling multi-cultural land is not much like the Maoist China of recent past. It boasts vast vacationing resources, and if you plan your tour of the country during the national holidays you are sure to have a great time.
Major Cities:
The major cities of China are:
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