The best tourism destinations in different seasons

Updated: 2012-03-08 11:35

By Yuan Jingya(China Daily)

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The best tourism destinations in different seasons

January: Harbin, Jilin Recommendation: In the cold winter, it's the best time to enjoy beautiful ice sculptures in Harbin, Heilongjiang province. The city holds the "Ice Sculpture Festival" from January 5 to February 5 each year. Also, you can see the marvelous natural scenery of "Winter Soft Rime" in Jilin province.

The best tourism destinations in different seasons

February: Hainan province Recommendation: In February, most places in China are still in the cold winter. Hainan province, which is located in the tropics, welcomes you with its beautiful beach, coconut trees and warm sunshine. There are many attractive places in Hainan, including Dadonghai, Yalong Bay (the Orient Hawaii), Tianya Haijiao (the end of sky and the rim of the sea) and Luhuitou Park.

The best tourism destinations in different seasons

March: regions south of the Yangtze River Recommendation: Spring is the most beautiful season in the South of China. Many poets appreciated the attractive scenery of river towns in their poetry. There are many good options for a spring outing in the south of China, such as Zhouzhuang, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Suzhou.

The best tourism destinations in different seasons

April: Guilin, Huang Mountain, Lu Mountain Recommendation: It's a nice experience to enjoy blossoms in spring. You can go to Guilin to enjoy the peach blossoms, see the beautiful Sakura, relax yourselves in chrysanthemum in Qingyuan, or take a nap in the fragrance of begonia in Beijing.

The best tourism destinations in different seasons

May: Zhoongdian, northwest of Yunnan province Recommendation: Zhongdian is in the junction of Yunnan, Sichuan, and Tibet. The sky is clean and blue, and cuckoos sing in the mountain. The mysterious Buddhist temples and snow-mountains are waiting for your discovery in May.

The best tourism destinations in different seasons

June: Zhangjiajie National Park Recommendation: Zhangjiajie is located in the northwest part of Hunan Province, which is famous for thousands of perilous mountains and winding steams. With a comfortable climate, it is full of charm throughout the year, and it is reputed as "the fairyland under heaven" by tourists all over the world.

The best tourism destinations in different seasons

July: Dalian, Qingdao Recommendation: Summer is the most attractive season to go to seaboard cities such as Dalian, Qingdao, Weihai, Yantai, and Changdao. Wutai Mountain, which is located in Shanxi province, is also a famous summer resort for tourists.

The best tourism destinations in different seasons

August: Tibet Recommendation: It will be an exciting experience to explore Tibet. It's better to go to Tibet by Qinghai-Tibet Highway instead of by plane. You can ride a horse on the vast grasslands and find accommodation in the local pastoralists' home.

The best tourism destinations in different seasons

September: Xinjiang Recommendation: the weather becomes cooler in September, and the melons and fruits turn ripe. If you want to know more about local culture and custom, you can choose the Desert Road of "Xinjiang-Turpan- Korla –Kashi". If you'd like to enjoy more about the natural beauty, you can go along the Desert Road of "Xinjiang-Tianchi –Kanas" or the road of "Xinjiang- Nalati- Bayanbulak".

The best tourism destinations in different seasons

October: Jiuzhaigou Valley Recommendation: Jiuzhaigou is honored as "the marvelous natural scenery in fairy tales". October is the most charming season in Jiuzhaigou. The colorful fallen leaves on mountains relieve your nerves and eliminate your sorrows.

The best tourism destinations in different seasons

November: Guizhou Recommendation: there are many interesting places in Guizhou in November, including villages of the Miao Ethnic Group, mountain villas of Buyi minority nationality, and the drum-tower of Dong culture.,You can also enjoy special wines while listening to Lusheng (a reed-pipe wind instrument) music.

December: Hong Kong Recommendation: Hong Kong holds the "Hong Kong Winter Fest" every December. It's a peak period of discount shopping at the end of the year. If you are a shopping lover, you cannot miss traveling to Hong Kong in December.