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Which month is best to visit each region?

North China (Beijing, Shanxi, Hebei): April–May and September–October. Hot in summer, dry and cold in winter. Jiangnan (Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Huangshan): April and October–November. Avoid the rainy season in June and the extreme heat in July–August. Northwest (Silk Road, Hexi Corridor, Xinjiang): May–June and September. Extremely hot in Turpan during summer, severely cold in winter. Qinghai-Tibet: May–June and September–October. July–August is the rainy season and the peak period for visitors. Southwest (Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou): March–May

Updated on 2026-10-28

North China (Beijing, Shanxi, Hebei): April–May and September–October. Summers are hot, winters are dry and cold. Jiangnan (Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Huangshan): April and October–November. Avoid the plum rain in June and the extreme heat in July–August. Northwest (Silk Road, Hexi Corridor, Xinjiang): May–June and September. Summer in Turpan is extremely hot, winter is very cold. Qinghai-Tibet: May–June and September–October. July–August is the rainy season and the busiest time for tourists. Southwest (Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou): March–May and September–November. The rainy season from June–August affects road conditions in mountainous areas. South China (Guangdong, Fujian, Guangxi): November–March. Summers are hot and humid, with typhoons. Northeast: Summer June–August (for escaping the heat) and winter December–February (for ice and snow). Hainan: November–March. Nationwide, late April and early November are price valleys, the weather is still good, there are fewer tourists, and flights and accommodation are 30–50% cheaper.