Top China Winter Destinations

Although China may not yet be a preferred winter destination for most foreign travelers in terms of specific winter activities (though China actually has some decent ski slopes, as our extensive ex-pat community can affirm), it does have its getaway beaches where one can escape winter entirely. In addition, there are many places of stunning natural beauty in China that have mild weather all year round, so there is always something compelling to see or fun to do in China during winter, regardless of the tourist's specific interests.

Below is a list of China's prime winter destinations, with descriptions that will hopefully inspire you to choose China for your winter vacation this year.

No. 1 Seaside Winter Escape in Hainan Island

Sun, water and beaches are what travelers enjoy about Hainan. For winter travelers, it is not unlike Hawaii in the US, which serves as a favorite tropical oasis to escape the frozen winter. Hainan is overflowing with the appeal of an island paradise: golden beaches, sea, waves and seaside holiday resorts. See below for the most famous beaches on Hainan Island. See China Highlights Beach Holidays

No. 2 China Ski Resorts

Despite the fact that ski resorts in China are currently still only beginning to be discovered by foreign travelers, winter travelers to China are increasingly opting for China's ski slopes as an alternative diversion. China's ski resorts are concentrated in Northeast China and the region around Beijing. However, there are a few in West China such as the Xiling Ski Resort in Chengdu. Yabuli Ski Resorts and the ski resorts around Beijing are the most popular among winter travelers. Find below the most famous ski resorts in China. Take a China Highlights Ski Tour and have fun.

No. 3 Harbin Ice Lantern Festival

The Ice Lantern Festival is undoubtedly Harbin's most famous attraction, held in Zhaolin Park every winter from January 5th to the end of February. During the festival, the the whole park is changed into a world of ice sculptures and lanterns. Fanciful and elaborate ice sculptures in teh shapes of animals, plants, buildings or motifs taken from legends sparkle in the frigid air. See China Highlights China Winter Vacation Deals to apprecaite the Ice Lantern Festival in Harbin.

No. 4 Mountain Snowscape

Take a China Highlights Yellow Mountain Tour and enjoy the Yellow Mountain in quite winter.

Yellow Mountain

Yellow Mountain is famous for its marvelous and beautiful scenery. In winter, the mountain becomes a world of frost and ice with silver boughs and rocks everywhere. Yellow Mountain is one of the best places to view snowy landscapes and rime and glaze scenery in China.

Mt. Emei

Mt. Emei, in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, is known for its sweeping cliffs, high reaching peaks, gushing waterfalls, gurgling springs, towering ancient trees and ancient temples. In winter, the mountain is very quiet, free from the tourist crowds, allowing winter travelers to enjoy the mountain, which is a blanket of white with a capping of snow-laden trees.

No. 5 Warm Winter Locations

Yunan

Yunnan is without doubt one of the most tempting travel destinations in China. Its varied landscape, with terrain ranging from topical rainforest to snow-capped peaks, never fails to allure even the most fastidious travelers. Winter travelers are fond of Yunnan because of its mild weather. Famous tourist cities in Yunan Province: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Xishuangbanna Take China Highlighs Yunnan Tours to have a warm winter vocation in Yunnan.

Guangzhou

Guangzhou is located in South China, close to Hong Kong. It is known as "Flower City" for four season blooms. Guangzhou does not have typical winter weather. Winter there is accompanied by warm sun.

No. 6 Culture Experience

Take a China Highlights New Year Tour and celebrate an authentic Chinese New Year in Beijing as the locals.

Beijing

There are various kinds of Spring Festival Temple Fairs held in the temples and parks of Beijing in January or February. You may enjoy the Reenactment of the Ceremony of Worship to Earth and Heaven. Performances characterized by Chinese culture and many kinds of Chinese traditional handcrafts, arts and Beijing local snacks can still be found in Beijing just as readily in the winter months.

Southeast Guizhou
The Miao and Dong minority peoples hold their own traditional celebrations to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Colorful dress, folk performances and interesting activities can be seen during January or February. .