2025 China Travel Calendar for You!
Are you looking for a new adventure in China for a fresh start to your 2025? An intriguing mix of man-made sights and astonishing natural wonders, where skyscrapers rub shoulders with temples and gardens, China is as diverse as it is fascinating. Intriguing, mysterious and a world away from the West, China tours are a joy to experience. According to our travel consultants and clients feedback, we have organized a travel calendar for you to better arrange your trip in China. In order to provide you with a smooth journey at a better price, we would recommend starting to customize the itinerary one to two months before your departure date.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is a week-long national holiday in China. It is the most important festival in China and was traditionally a time to gather with family and show respect to the heavenly deities as well as ancestors. For touring around the city. Our best seller destination is Harbin. Here is the best place you can experience fairy-tale world of Ice and Snow Festival, see the charming Russian pastoral scene in North China, and enjoy skiing all day long. Our ski holiday packages are another winter’s best-seller trip for this year. Yabuli Ski Resort in Heilongjiang Province and Wanda Changbaishan International Resort in Jilin Province are two popular destinations among expats. They own great facilities, different activities, and more ski trails.
If you are looking for a warm place to escape the cold weather, we would recommend Sanya, Guilin, and Yunnan to you. Sanya is famous for its ocean views and a wide variety of fabulous resorts. If you are traveling with kids, Guilin can be your top choice. Strolling or cycling along the Li River, hiking the Longji Rice Terraces, or riding a bamboo boat on the Yulong River. If the above 2 destinations do not meet your expectations then why not consider Yunnan, the most diverse province in all of China, both in its extraordinary mix of people and in the splendor of its landscapes. As for hiking lovers, winter in Zhangjiajie and Yellow mountain is a must. Although you may visit it all year round, snow views can only be seen in winter, besides you can have a higher chance to view the sea of clouds.
Labor Day
Spring is the best time to travel to most destinations in China. If you want to challenge yourself, Mount Hua can be your first attempt. It is a fairly steep place on almost every trek. It is also one of China’s five sacred mountains, located east of Xian in Shanxi province. If you’re a history buff, you’ll get the most satisfaction from seeing the ruins in front of you and visiting places that were once hubs of life and activity. Xi’an and Pingyao are rich in Chinese history and architecture. If you haven’t yet explored the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, this is your chance to combine both destinations in a 6-day tour!
Guilin, Yunnan, Chengdu and Luoyang are four top family-friendly destinations. Cycling along the Li River, hiking the karst mountains at Ruyi Peak Scenic Spot and riding a bamboo boat on the Yulong River can all be done in Guilin. Luoyang and Chengdu will be nice for kids interested in Chinese Kung Fu or adorable pandas. In Luoyang you can visit the Longmen Grottoes, a sprawling UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Yi River, and the Shaolin Temple, considered the birthplace of Chinese Zen Buddhism and Shaolin Kung Fu. If your child loves animals, volunteering to help the pandas in Chengdu will be an unforgettable experience!
Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon Boat Festival is a holiday that involves racing Dragon Boats, eating rice dumplings, and more. In this 3-day vacation, we recommend some destinations that are closer to Shanghai so that you can have a quick gateway. Moganshan is the perfect place where you can be refreshingly cool in the summer and take a look at the forested views. Or head to the Wuzhen Water Town, strolling around the view that looks like a Chinese ink wash drawing and enjoy some street food. If you prefer a more stunning view Yellow Mountain and Zhangjiajie should be on your must-visit list. Yellow Mountain is renowned for its four wonders: a sea of clouds, jagged granite peaks, odd-shaped pine trees, and hot springs, while Zhangjiajie is where you’ll find the Avatar Hallelujah Mountains and the home to one of the highest and longest glass bridges in the world.
If you live in Beijing Chengde, Qinhuangdao, Tianjin and Zhangjiakou are all nice destinations you can take into account. Chengde and Zhangjiakou are bot ideal places to enjoy a picnic, hiking or camping. While Qinhuangdao is a beach resort close to Beijing. For people who are more into history then Tianjin will be your next destination!
Summer Vacation
Summer is a great time to get away from it all and explore the world, especially if you’re travelling with friends or family. If you’re planning to spend your summer holiday in China, we’ve got a few places to check out! Inner Mongolia and Qinghai are the places you can immerse in the natural beauty of vast grassland and lake with a nice weather condition. Guizhou is not very well known among expats. The province owns the most spectacular natural features such as waterfalls, caves and valleys as well as rich ethnic traditions and villages. Qingdao, a picturesque port city, is a popular summer destination for both domestic and international tourists in China. It is known for its beer and as the home of Tsingtao Beer. Every summer, the city hosts the Qingdao International Beer Festival, and the Beer Street is the epicentre of the event.
China’s National Golden Week
As you may know, during Golden Week, all the popular areas such as Beijing and Yellow Mountain are very crowded, so you should try to avoid these places. Therefore it is very important to book your flight, hotel and tour well in advance. One of our most popular tours is the Silk Road, the world’s oldest trade route, which is not only a road of business but also a road of art and culture. Tibet definitely beckons to adventurers who love history, religion and trekking. One of our bestselling tours is the Silk Road in Gansu, which is the world’s oldest trade route and is not only a road of business, but also a road of art and culture.
Chongqing is the cradle of nature and Sichuan cuisine is well worth a visit. Here you can explore the Wulong Karst UNESCO World Heritage Site, try the famous hot pot, board a Yangtze River cruise and more. Daocheng Yading is located in Sichuan, which is less famous but is the best place to visit during this season. It is a place of magnificent snow-capped mountains, vast meadows, colourful forests and a clear blue lake. Tibet definitely beckons adventurers who love history, religion and trekking.
Christmas
The top 3 warm destinations in winter are Sanya, Xishuangbanna and Xiamen. Xiamen is one of China’s most attractive destinations, with a fine mix of urban and natural attractions, while Xishuangbanna boasts lush tropical rainforests with a variety of rare animals, making these places the best places to hide from the cold. For those who embrace winter’s icy winds and heavy snowfall, Harbin will be your best trip choice! A ski vacation is the perfect getaway. You can find various ski resort around Harbin, Beijing, Chengdu, Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang.
We are extremely grateful to you for choosing, supporting and encouraging us to continue getting better and better in 2024. We look forward to accompanying your journeys in 2025. Start planning your China holiday with one of our travel consultants. Explore the colours of life with Expats Holidays team!
