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As the new year is approaching, where to go on your 2019 tour to China?
The key to good travel is planning - so why not start looking ahead to 2019? Here I recommend the destinations and seasons to visit, from the impressive Hong Kong WinterFest to the natural world of the southwest. This list is sure to give you fresh ideas for planning your visit to China in the coming new year!
December - March
Winter
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a city which can be visited anytime of the year. The WinterFest that takes part before Christmas and ending after the New Year is the biggest highlight of the city.
Shenzhen
Shenzhen is a modern city that has arts, nightlife multicultural dining and great shopping locations.
Guangzhou
Guangzhou is named the Ram City, and has eight famous attractions hailed as the “Eight Views of Ram City” which tourists absolutely must visit!
Hainan Province
Hainan Province is the ideal place to enjoy the tropical sunshine and escape the winter cold.
Xiamen
In December winter has already begun in Xiamen, temperatures are mild and are less busy which means it’s a great time to tour the city.
Harbin
Harbin is most beautiful during winter and the colourful Ice and Snow Festival is in full swing.
Hailuogou
From November to the following April is the best time to see the snow white glacier of Hailuogou.
April - June
Spring
Beijing
Discover the charm of Beijing’s spring cycle through the Hutongs and hike along Jinshanling Great Wall and see the sea of Apricot flowers all in blossom.
Kunming
See the best of Kunming during spring when there are many fruits, flowers and ethnic minority festivals.
Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie’s Spring is the best time to see the Golden Whip Stream, Ten-mile Gallery and discover the Cherry Blossoms of Wulingyuan.
Guizhou
Guizhou’s natural scenery is at its greatest during spring and its unique karst scenery is not to be missed.
July - August
Summer
Inner Mongolia
Inner Mongolia has many scenic attractions such as grasslands, lakes, deserts and forests. Spring and autumn is the prime time to see the best scenery.
Tibet
Summer is when there are the most tourists in Tibet. The scenery is the best, oxygen content is sufficient and the climate is pleasant.
Qinghai Province
Qinghai is the most fabulous from June to August, whether visiting Qinghai Lake or the dreamy Chaka Salt Lake this is the best season.
September - November
Autumn
Silk Road (Xinjinag & Dunhuang)
Discover the mysteries of Silk Road and see the colours of fall at Xinjiang’s poplar forest and the wonderful sunrise and sunset in Dunhuang’s desert.
Shanghai, Hangzhou & Jiangnan
Capture the enchantment and delights of Shanghai’s autumn. Make your way to Hangzhou’s West Lake to catch the autumn magic. Venture into Jiangnan which has the most romantic scenery in the season of autumn.
Guilin
In autumn temperatures in Guilin are moderate and the weather is just right, you can enjoy the dreamy scenery of the Li River during the misty rain.