Perfect places for a perfect summer vacation in China!

May

Perfect places for a perfect summer vacation in China!

Travel inside China is very popular among Chinese people and expats living in China this year, therefore the price for flight tickets, hotels, and guides are fluctuating day by day. To make sure you will have a smooth summer vacation in China, your early decision or feedback to our travel consultant is highly appreciated. Now, let’s check out what places you can add to your summer vacation plan!

Inner Mongolia

During the month of June and August you are most likely to experience good days with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 25 degrees Celsius (77°F).

Length of the trip: 5-7 days
Destination Type: Grassland, Culture, Family-friendly
Destinations you can combine: Beijing, Xian

What can you experience?
＊ Stay in a traditional yurt.
＊ Learn the history about the birthplace of Genghis Khan.
＊ Celebrate the ethnic culture and traditional festivals of the Mongols.
＊ Visit Manzhouli which is a border city with noticeable Russian influence.
＊ Enjoy vast natural landscapes such as grasslands, deserts, forests, and lakes.
＊ A variety of grassland activities one can try for example archery, horse riding, milk the cow, etc.
＊ Click here to read more about Inner Mongolia.

Gansu

From June to August the most regions of Gansu are comfortable and warm, being the best season to visit Gansu. It rains ocassionaly, and the average highest temperatures in June, July, and August in Gansu are respectively 30°C (86°F), 31°C (88°F), and 30°C (86°F); their average lowest temperatures are respectively 17°C (63°F), 19°C (66°F), and 18°C (64°F).

Length of the trip: 7-12 days
Destination Type: Desert, History, Adventure, Temple
Destinations you can combine: Beijing, Xian, Xinjiang, Qinghai

What can you experience?
＊ Visit silk road ancient pass.
＊ Explore a part of the great wall on the cliff.
＊ Discover the national geological park.
＊ Dive into different grottoes and monasteries.
＊ Enjoy desert activities such as camel riding and sandboarding.
＊ Click here to read more about Gansu.

Xinjiang

Summer is the peak season for traveling in Xinjiang. Average temperature waves around 25°C. In the mountainous region it is cool and comfortable, while in Turpan where is the hottest places in China, the average temperature reaches 40 °C.

Length of the trip: 7-12 days
Destination Type: Culture, History, Adventure, Natural
Destinations you can combine: Gansu, Xian, Beijing, Qinghai

What can you experience?
＊ Visit ancient silk road sites.
＊ Taste the delicious melons and other fruits.
＊ Learn more about the Uyghur minority’s architecture, dance, customs and try out their traditional costumes.
＊ Explore amazing landscapes such as Kunlun Mountains, Taklamakan Desert, and Junggar Basin, etc.
＊ Click here to read more about Xinjiang.

Yunnan

The summer in Yunnan is not hot with temperatures between 23-25℃ (73-77℉), but the ultraviolet is strong, so sunscreen, sunglasses and a sun hat are necessary. It is nice to stroll in the Lijiang Old Town or enjoy the beautiful scenery of Shangri-La. If you choose to travel to Xishuangbanna, you can taste abundant tropical fruits and play with elephants.

Length of the trip: 5-8 days
Destination Type: Culture, Natural, Ethnic Minorities, Family-friendly,
Destinations you can combine: Guilin, Guizhou, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Sanya

What can you experience?
＊ Explore the Stone Forest in Kunming.
＊ Wander in a leisurely Ancient Town and Erhai Lake in Dali.
＊ Stroll in magical Lijiang Ancient Town while hiking the amazing Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Tiger Leaping Gorge in Lijiang.
＊ Experience Tibetan Culture at Songzanlin Lamasery in Shangri-La.
＊ Immerse in the tropical paradise in Xishuangbanna.
＊ Click here to read more about Yunnan.

Beijing

Summer in Beijing usually scorching with sizzling temperatures at noon. There are occasional downpours.

Length of the trip: 3-5 days
Destination Type: History, Family-friendly
Destinations you can combine: Xian, Pingyao, Guilin, Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Yunnan, Sanya, Xiamen, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie

What can you experience?
＊ Visit the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven.
＊ Hike Mutianyu Great Wall with cable car up and down.
＊ Experience Chinese calligraphy and Beijinger’s real life.

Guilin

In Guilin, the average daily temperature range in summer is 24–32°C (76–90°F). June is similar to May but hot rather than warm in between the violent downpours. July and August have less frequent storms, and temperatures rise into the mid 30 °C (90 °F).

Length of the trip: 3-7 days
Destination Type: Natural, Cruise, Hiking, Biking, Family-friendly
Destinations you can combine: Beijing, Xian, Yunnan, Sanya, Xiamen, Chengdu, Guizhou

What can you experience?
＊ Enjoy Li River Cruise.
＊ Watch the River Night Show.
＊ Discover the Yangshou countryside by bike.
＊ Bamboo Rafting on Yulong River in Yangshuo.
＊ Visit the Longji Rice Terraces and minority Villages.
＊ Explore Guilin city’s famous sites such as Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill
＊ Click here to read more about Guilin.

Chengdu

July and August are the hottest months in Chengdu, with average lows and highs of 22 °C (70 °F) and 30 °C (85 °F). Half of the annual rainfall is concentrated in July and August. You should prepare summer clothes and an umbrella.

Length of the trip: 3-5 days
Destination Type: Natural, Temple, Family-friendly
Destinations you can combine: Beijing, Xian, Yunnan, Sanya, Xiamen

What can you experience?
＊ Get close to the cute pandas.
＊ Explore Huanglonxi Ancient Town.
＊ Learn about the Buddist culture in Mt.Emei.
＊ Marvel at the huge state of Leshan Giant Buddha.

Guizhou

Guizhou is a veritable summer resort. Even in the hottest day in summer, the temperature would rarely pass 30°C. The monthly average temperature in summer is about 26.3°C.

Length of the trip: 5-8 days
Destination Type: Natural, Culture, Ethnic Minorities
Destinations you can combine: Beijing, Xian, Yunnan, Guilin, Sanya, Xiamen

What can you experience?
＊ Explore the Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun.
＊ Cruise the karst caves at Dragon Palace in Anshun.
＊ Visit the karst peak forest at Wanfenglin Scenic Area in Xingyi.
＊ Appreciate marvelous Jiabang Rice Terraces in Congjiang.
＊ Visit some villages such as Zhaoxing Dong Village, Huanggang Dong Village and Jidao Miao Village, etc.

＊ Click here to read more about Guizhou.

Fujian

Xiamen has a subtropical monsoon climate with warm, humid summers. and moderate. Average summer temperatures range from 23 ° C (73° F) to 33 ° C (91° F) at the peak of summer in July. Xiamen is a year-round destination, but hurricanes usually occur between July and September.

Length of the trip: 5-7 days
Destination Type: Natural, Culture, Sea, Hakka Building, Family-friendly
Destinations you can combine: Beijing, Xian, Yunnan, Guilin, Sanya

What can you experience?
＊ Explore Gulangyu Island.
＊ Climb the Wuyi Mountains.
＊ Learn history at Hulishan Fortress.
＊ Discover the Fujian Tulou Clusters.
＊ Enjoy the Sunset at Baicheng Beach.
＊ You can enjoy the view of Xiamen from above at Zhonggu Cableway.
＊ Click here to read more about Fujian.

The Hakka Culture of China

Sanya

In summer, Sanya is hot and humid while the highest temperature can reach 36 C (97 F). A short-sleeved shirt and light skirt are proper during this season. If you love to be in the ocean, it is strongly recommended that you bring several changes of clothes with you. Once your clothes are washed, they won’t dry quickly due to the humid climate. Typhoons occasionally occur during this season, please remember to take rainwear with you.

Length of the trip: 3-7 days
Destination Type: Beach, Family-friendly
Destinations you can combine: Beijing, Xian, Yunnan, Guilin, Xiamen

What can you experience?
＊ Relax on the beach.
＊ Discover Tropical Paradise Forest Park.
＊ Visit Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone.
＊ Diving and snorkeling on Wuzhizhou Island.
＊ Kids fun in The Lost Chambers Aquarium or Aquaventure Waterpark.
＊ Click here to know more about Sanya.