Tagged: planning

China Climate Explained: North, South & Typhoons

A plain map of China climate for Western travelers: Qinling–Huaihe heating, southern damp cold, dry west vs humid east, and July–September typhoon planning.

Best Time to Visit China 2026: Season by Season Guide

Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October after Golden Week) give first-time visitors the best weather and crowds for Beijing, Guilin, and the Yangtze.

China Weather by Month 2026: Best Months to Visit

Month-by-month China weather, crowds, and 2026 holidays. First-time classic routes rank highest in May outside Labor Day and after October 7.

How to Plan Your First Yangtze River Cruise

A first-timer's guide to the Yangtze Three Gorges cruise: how to choose a ship, which direction and route to sail, the cabin types, and what the shore excursions include.