Taking flight

Northeast China rarely gets many tourists outside of summer, but as Chen Liang discovers, the area's beauty is just as spectacular when the weather is cold

Few Chinese tourists visit Northeast China in spring, many consider the area too cold and dull before June. That leaves many places in the region, especially those in Liaoning and Jilin provinces, with low prices and few crowds, perfect for travelers who want to explore something different.

In fact, large parts of Liaoning and Jilin provinces are only a little colder than in Beijing. Ice and snow have already melted. Leaves are budding on the trees. Thanks to excellent transport networks, it is easy to arrange a three-day or even a weekend trip to a town in that part of China from Beijing.