With winter approaching, many are planning to visit places suitable for winter travel. This article will introduce you to the top 7 winter tourist destinations in China, so that you can discover the beauty on your China tours and experience the joy in the cold winter.
Harbin
Known as the “Ice City”, Harbin is a kingdom of ice and snow in winter, and the most popular winter destinations in China. You can enjoy the magnificent display of ice sculptures, snow sculptures and ice lanterns. Explore the world of ice and snow during the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, where ice-carved castles are illuminated like dream lands.
Also admire the stunning snow and ice sculptures at Sun Island Snow Fair during your Harbin tours. Visit the central street to sample the renowned Maliere Popsicle. Take in the Byzantine architecture of Harbin Saint Sophia Cathedral.
Jilin Rime Island
Rime Island in Jilin Province is one of the four wonders of China and has become a paradise for photography lovers with its unique winter charm. In addition to enjoying the rime, visitors can also participate in a variety of ice and snow activities, such as ice climbing, making ice sculptures and so on.
Sanya
Sanya, located on Hainan Island, is the southernmost tropical coastal tourist city in China. This city is perfect for winter refuge because of its nice, sunny climate and average winter temperature of 20°C. Visitors can sunbathe on the blissing beach, swim, surf and dive in the sea. Yuzhizhou Island in Sanya City is known as the “Chinese Maldives”, and a paradise for divers.
China Snow Town
China Snow Town is situated in Heilongjiang Province’s Mudanjiang City. The snow-covered cabins, bright yellow lights, steaming milk tea, and other wintertime scenery create a stunning art painting. The rich folk and cultural traditions of the northeast are evident here. In addition, visitors can get a deep insight of local life and culture by witnessing the life of lumberjacks, horses scaling ploughs, and other unique enterprises.
Kunming
As long as it doesn’t rain, winter in Kunming is like spring. The temperature at night is around 10℃, and it can reach a warm 20℃ during the day. It is not only human who find Kunming warm, but also the Siberian red billed gull that flies in for the winter from November to April every year. Winter cherry blossoms will also decorate the city with romantic pink color in winter.
Mount Huangshan
Anhui province’s Huangshan City is home to Huangshan Mountain. Its sea of clouds, rime, and hot springs are world-renowned. The Yellow Mountain appears to be in a fantasy realm when it is covered in snow. Here, you may take in the stunning winter landscape, learn about the distinctive folk culture, and sample delicious Huizhou cuisine.
