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China
Think of 9,600,000 square kilometres of land. Vast, beautiful, breathtaking. You wouldn’t think that 9,600,000 square kilometres could be completely filled. And yet, China defies that expectation. With a history that stretches over 3 millenniums, incredible ancient heritage, natural wonders, rich flavours and tastes,… read more
Since China is a vast country, there is always a place you can visit when you are here. The climate conditions in China are wide-ranging with each area having a different season at a different point in time. There are four different seasons in China; Summer, Winter, Autumn, and Spring. Autumn and Spring are unarguably the best time to visit China, as the temperatures are moderate and the weather is delightful with the onset of winter and offset of summer respectively. However, Summer and Winter are not bad ideas either, if you have no issues with the scorching and freezing temperatures. Especially, during these seasons, the weather is on its extreme; making it a particularly stranded place regarding tourists. Hence, the hotels can be available at affordable prices.
The most popular time to visit China is the Spring and Autumn. However, it changes depending on each individual’s preferences, and also their budget. Nevertheless, during Spring and Autumn, the temperatures are in control, and they cooperate in enjoying a better holiday in China.
It starts in the month of April and extends until May
Temperature: The temperature in China during Spring ranges between 10 degrees to 23 degrees Celsius.
Weather: The weather is warm and comfortable with fresh air that makes you feel delightful.
Significance: The Labor Day on May 1st is not a bad idea in China.
Why you should visit now: It is the best season to visit China to get the most of its nature. Due to the fantastic weather, flowers bloom everywhere, making the place very beautiful.
Know before you visit: Popular attractions like the Terracotta Army and the Forbidden City will be very crowded.
Tips: Make all your hotel booking in advance, as this period is very crowded in China.
The summers in China start in June and extend until August.
Temperature: The temperatures during the summers range between 25 degrees to 33 degrees Celsius.
Weather: The weather during this period is sweltering and sultry with high temperatures.
Significance: The place is decidedly less crowded during this period.
Why you should visit now: Summer is the best time to visit for the scenery as nature is it's most verdant. Hence, it is the best time to visit all the rural areas of China and the most unexplored places.
Know before you visit: Towards the southeast, there can be abundant rainfall, so try to avoid this place.
Tips: Carry shorts and t-shirts, because the weather can get awful.
The autumns in China start in September and extend until October.
Temperature: The temperature during autumn ranges between 15 degrees to 27 degrees Celsius.
Weather: There is very less rain and most of the days are bright with warm and mild temperatures.
Significance: Chinese National Day is conducted during this period, which is the biggest festival of China that attracts people from all over the world.
Why you should visit now: This is the perfect time to visit for all the people who love outdoor activities.
Know before you visit: Chinese National Day holiday period is not a good time to visit China, because all the places and streets are incredibly crowded, and you cannot explore the areas properly.
Tips: if you are visiting during the Chinese National Day period, make sure you book everything in advance, as the places get incredibly crowded.
The winters in China start in November and extend until March.
Temperature: The temperatures in China during winter range between 0 to 8 degrees Celsius
Weather: The weather is extremely chilly with lots of snowfall. In particular places, the temperature can get as low as zero degrees Celsius, making you want to run for heat. This explains the intensity of crowd during this period.
Significance: The cities are at their best during this period.
Why you should visit now: It is the best time to visit all the historical sites and all the modern buildings in Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai and Hong Kong. It is also the best time to visit for the people who love snow. The best part of this period is that the prices are also meager.
Know before you visit: You can save a lot of money on the flights and entry tickets for tourist places.
Tips: The place is less crowded, and the prices are relatively lower.
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China is well connected to major countries and cities around the world with a chain of airports in its major cities. Some of the major airports in the country are the Beijing Capital International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Xian Xianyang International Airport and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Hong Kong International Airport is however deemed to be the most frequented and well connected to other parts of the country and international airports. This airport connects you to approximately 180 destinations by more than 100 airlines. A variety of options are available for you to reach your destination from the airport. You will find a number of public buses lined outside the airport that services all of Hong Kong. The Airport Express facilitates easy travel between the Central and airport in approximately 24 minutes. If you are a traveller with mobility difficulties, you can avail transport for special needs via advance booking.
Some of the airlines flying from India to China are Air China, Shandong Airlines, Air India, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Emirates. If you are taking a connecting flight, remember that major places for stopovers are Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong and so on. Note that the flying time from New Delhi to Shanghai is 5 hours and 20 minutes (non-stop) offered via China Eastern Airlines and Air India. It would be advisable to book your tickets well in advance, especially if you are travelling in the peak season.
Reaching China by rail from India is impossible for known reasons. However, if you are a train enthusiast, it would be advisable to head to Kazakhstan and take a train from there. Russian Trans-Siberian Express goes through China and is a one-week-long journey. Also, if you are travelling from Vietnam, you could take the daily overnight train between Hanoi and Beijing. If you are in Hong Kong, you could avail the train service from Hong Kong to Guangzhou that operates on a daily basis.
It is possible to reach China by road since it shares its borders with many countries. You could either hop on to a bus or use a hired vehicle to do so. However, the border crossing between India and China may be closed due to political unrest. If you are still adamant on making your journey worthwhile by embarking on a road trip to China, we advise you to head to Pakistan. From there you could make your way to China via the Karakoram Highway running from Nepal through Tibet or Vietnam. Another way to reach China by road is through Laos and Myanmar.
Even though it is not possible to reach China from India by sea, note that ferry services are available from Japan and Korea to enter China. If you want the ultimate cruise experience and are a water baby; you must fly to these places and then take the cruise from there.
