Beijing Weather and Temperature in April & Useful Travel Tips 2025

What to Wear & Pack in Beijing in April

In April, people can feel an obvious rise in temperature. Generally speaking, a wind coat or thin jacket with a long-sleeved shirt will be sufficient in the daytime. Take an extra light sweater just in case it gets cold at night. A pair of comfortable shoes is always recommended especially if you want to well explore the spacious Forbidden City and hike the magnificent Great Wall. April is also the blossom season, if you are allergic to pollen, you can prepare some medicine or wear a facial mask. In addition, facial cream, hand cream, and lip protector are advised to protect your skin from the wind and dry weather.

Where to Go in Beijing in April

April is probably the best time to have a spring outing. More flowers have joined the group of peach blossom, cherry blossom, magnolia… and begin to bloom, such as the pear flower in the Forbidden City, apricot grove in the Temple of Heaven, midget crabapple at Beihai Park, peony at Jingshan Park, etc. It is also a pleasant experience to boat on Kunming Lake at the Summer Palace, go hiking on the Great Wall, rent a biking traveling the Hutongs, and fly a kite at the Olympic Park. ☛ Summer Palace Boat Ride Guide

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1. The peak tourist season in Beijing starts from April, so there may be a slight increase in ticket prices, meal and accommodation costs.

2. Tomb-Sweeping Holiday, one of the official holidays in China, usually lasts 3 days around April 5. If you happen to schedule your Beijing tour at that time, you can choose some less touristy attractions in Beijing to avoid the crowds such as Simatai, Jiankou, or Huanghuacheng section of the Great Wall, Gubei Water Town, Yandaixie Street, etc.

3. Beijing is now available for the 144-Hour Visa-Free for Transit policy. With valid international travel documents and connecting flight tickets to a third country, you can stay in Beijing for 6 days without a visa.

To explore Beijing's highlights, such as the Forbidden City, the Great Wall (with Mutianyu as the top recommendation), the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, and the Beijing Hutongs - plan for about 4 days, including arrival and departure.

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If you have extra days, consider hiking the scenic Jinshanling Great Wall, enjoying the stunning night views of Simatai Great Wall, or visiting other sections like Huanghuacheng, Gubeikou, and Juyongguan.

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Families with children should not miss Universal Beijing Resort, while museum enthusiasts should visit the National Museum of China, home to the nation's most valuable treasures.

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As a major transportation hub, Beijing offers easy access to other top destinations in China by flight or train, such as Xi'an, Shanghai, Guilin, Chengdu, and Tibet. China Discovery provides a variety of tour packages from Beijing, or we can customize an itinerary to suit your preferences.

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