Spring in China: 5 Must-Visit Destinations
As flowers bloom across the country, these five destinations show China at its most beautiful.
Spring is one of the best seasons to visit China. Mild weather and blooming flowers make it the perfect time for natural scenery and traditional culture.
1. Jiangnan Water Towns — Suzhou & Hangzhou
In spring, misty rain softens the Jiangnan region and its classical gardens look like paintings. Suzhou's Humble Administrator's Garden and Hangzhou's West Lake are at their most charming.
2. Yunnan — Kunming & Dali
Kunming, the 'Spring City,' feels like spring year-round, while Dali's Cangshan mountains and Erhai Lake are especially beautiful this season.
3. Beijing — Forbidden City & Great Wall
Pleasant spring weather makes Beijing ideal for strolling the Forbidden City and hiking the Great Wall amid centuries of imperial history.
4. Guilin — China's Finest Landscape
Spring is prime viewing season in Guilin, when the Li River's karst scenery looks its best in the soft light.
5. Xi'an — Ancient Capital in Bloom
In spring, blossoms line Xi'an's ancient city wall while the Terracotta Army waits, as it has for two thousand years.