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China can be visited
through out the year because of the stretch of its territories and sites
and activities it can offer. Deciding when to visit China depends on
which places you wish to visit, what type of weather you enjoy, and how
much a bargain you want. China is a huge country with many different
climates and types of landscape. Think of it in terms of the United
States, which China resembles in size and shape. Traveling along the
Golden Route (Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guilin) is like visiting New
York, Chicago, Santa Fe, and Jacksonville, Florida all in one trip.
April,
May, September and October are the peak tourist months at China’s most
popular destinations when the weather is the most comfortable. Prices
drop a bit in the shoulder season, which runs from November through
March and from June through August. However, the winter months are peak
season for trips to China’s Hainan Island and to the Northeast Harbin
for its world-famous ice-lantern festival.
This months are also packed with New Year holidays, Chinese
Spring Festival and other national or local happy fairs.
Summer months are great time to explore China’s Far
East-Manchuria.
China
has a continental and seasonal climate. Most parts are in the temperate
zone but southern areas are in the tropical or subtropical zone while
northern areas are in the frigid zone.
Climates in different areas are complicated. For instance,
northern Heilongjiang Province has a winter climate the year round
without summer, while Hainan Island has a summer climate the year round
without winter. The
following is a reference table for tourists to prepare clothing on their
trips.
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Spring:
10-22°C,
Western suits, jackets, sports coats, woolen jackets, long sleeve
shirts and travel shoes.
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Summer:
22°C
and above, T-shirts, short sleeve shirts, skirts, sandals, caps,
rain wear.
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Autumn:
10-22°C,
Western suits, jackets, sports coats, light woolen sweaters, rain
wear and travel shoes .
Winter:
10°C
or lower, overcoat, cotton clothes, lined coats. In very cold areas
a cap, gloves and cotton-padded shoes are required.
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