China Autumn Tours, Best China Autumn Vacations & Travel 2024/2025

Pick Your Favorite Autumn Destinations with the Best Scenery and Climate

Do you have any ideas about where to go during your autumn tour in China? In fact, all tourist destinations in China can be visited in autumn, from the natural destinations with breathtaking autumn scenery to old historical cities with brilliant cultural wonders, from skyscrapers-covered metropolises to the idyllic picturesque villages and from the off-the-beaten track high plateaus to the vast stretches of grasslands, from highly-soaring mountains to sweet coastal cities. Here we list the top 8 destinations with lovely landscape and special experience. Just click your favorite place to find the general information and best recommended autumn itineraries. If you have any other ideal places, feel free to contact us for more detailed information.

Beijing
Huangshan
Yangtze River
Xinjiang
Western Sichuan
Guilin
Zhangjiajie
Jiuzhaigou

Why Go to Beijing in Autumn?

Explore China’s treasured cultural wonders as well as great autumn view in China’s first-rank destination!

Beijing is a must-be-visited city in China for the first timers. As the old and present capital city of China, it offers both ancient and modern exploration of China. Cultural wonders are the biggest highlights of Beijing and they show more antique flavor with the decoration of golden foliage.

Location: Northern China
Autumn Average Temperature: 1°C-27°C
Type: Cities, Heritage Sites, Culture, Nature
Best Places to Go: Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
Recommended Trip Length: 3~4 days

Alex and Keneilwe from Zimbabwe and South Africa - Forbidden City, Beijing

3 Days Visa-free Beijing Essential

This thoughtfully designed itinerary is perfect for travelers with limited time in Beijing. Whether you're taking advantage of a layover or simply want to make the most of a short trip, this tour provides a comprehensive overview of the city's iconic attractions.

Price from $375

4 Days Beijing Great Wall Night Tour

This 4-day tour offers the chance to explore Jinshanling by day, known for its breathtaking vistas, and Simatai by night, celebrated for its enchanting evening views. The itinerary also includes a visit to the charming Gubei Water Town. Of course, essential Beijing landmarks such as the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and traditional Hutongs are covered.

Price from Request

China Autumn Travel Guide Useful Articles

Are you still wondering how to plan an autumn tour? Just read the following articles to help you get a better understanding of autumn weather and dressing tips. You can also get detailed weather information and places to Go in September, October and November as well as some important travel tips. No matter it is your first time or the second time to China, you are guaranteed a DIFFERENT and COLORFUL autumn vacation in the year of 2025!

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China Autumn Weather, Temperature and Dressing Tips

From September to November, Autumn in China is something worth expecting. With the pale clouds and clear sky, the temperatures throughout the country are milder and warm. Featuring the warmish weather, it is a season filled with change with strong winds and a lot of rain occasionally. Take an overview of autumn weather in different regions of China and pack accordingly.
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Top 15 Places to Visit in China in Autumn

Here we list the top 15 places to visit in China in autumn to help you figure out your most wanted destinations and plan a better autumn holiday. They may feature with excellent autumn scenery, or interesting autumn experience, or superb cultural splendors with autumn fun. You can get inspired for your next autumn tour and decide where to go according to your own interest.
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September Weather and Places to Visit

Just after the hot summer vacation and before the Chinese Golden Week, September is a suitable travel season. It is cool with less rain and you can feel a little windy. The average temperature of the whole country is about 16°C~26°C. No matter you want to go to the cities, mountains, forests, or villages, you will have a nice time in September.
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October Weather and Places to Visit

In October, many parts of China has a strong atmosphere of autumn both from weather and scenery aspects. October is the most popular season with good temperature and the average temperature of the whole country is about 10°C~20°C. It is sunny and cloudy in most places. Check the detailed weather information of different regions in October and top places.
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November Weather and Places to Visit

As the last month of autumn, November enjoys a mild temperature in early and middle periods, and the temperature always begins to drop in the late period. The average temperature of the whole country is about 4°C. Here, we have some major provincial cities and popular scenic cities listed according to their locations with detailed weather info offered for your reference.
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China Golden Week Travel Tips

Frankly speaking, we suggest you avoid traveling during China’s Golden Week, because it is crowded in most destinations and it takes much more cost on hotels and flights. If you have to travel in this time, remember to be an early bird and avoid some top popular cities (like Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, etc.). Check our detailed China Golden Wee Travel Tips for a better holiday.

Get Inspired by Our Customers’ Amazing Autumn Travel Stories

We have helped numerous travelers enjoy their autumn holiday in China. Are you curious about what they saw, did and felt about their tours.. Here we select some of the top inspiring travel stories to let you know not only the wonderful highlights they had enjoyed but also the forever unique memorable moments! Now, it’s your turn and your time to write your own stories in this autumn! >> Read All Our Customers Travel Stories during 2011-2025

Memorable Fabulous Xinjiang Photography Trip -- Mr. Florian’s 9 Days Xinjiang Photography Travel with His Friend in 2020: Mr. Florian and his friends, all photography lovers enjoyed a photography trip in late September and early October since they were all photography lovers!; Destinations Visited: Urumqi - Urho - Hemu - Kanas - Fuyun - Urumqi - Turpan - Turpan - Shanghai; Experience & Story Shared by

Florian (France) | Septpember 2020

“Only You” - Couple’s Resounding 69 Days Private China Journey -- Elie & His Wife’s Romantic 10 Weeks Discovering Vast China: A couple from Belgium customize a private China trip of total 69 days to travel around the very large China to its south, north, east and west. During the nearly 10 week long China trip.; Destinations Visited: Beijing - Hohhot - Datong - Pingyao - Zhengzhou - Luoyang - Xian - Dunhuang - Jiayuguan...; Experience & Story Shared by

Elie (Belgium) | September ~ November 2020

Discover Wonderful China Landscape from East to West with Family & Friends -- Steve's 22-Day China Discovery with Family & Friends: It is a 22-day China trip covering all the places Steve and his group want to go. Fortunately, Jiuzhaigou announced its reopening just several days before Steve's departure date and it was added to Steve’s itinerary.; Destinations Visited: Beijing - Hohhot - Datong - Pingyao - Zhengzhou - Luoyang..; Experience & Story Shared by

Steve (USA) | September - October 2020

Hiking in the Other Side of the World - Stunning Landscapes of Guilin -- 6 Days Guilin In-depth Hiking Tour: I’m from Canada and love nature, trekking and scenery. My brother and I were very satisfied with China Discovery’s private 6-day guided tour of Guilin. The service was professional, friendly and well coordinated.; Destinations Visited: Guilin - Longsheng - Yangshuo - Guilin; Experience & Story Shared by

Mr. Santos (Canada) | September 2018

Senior and Youth, Happy of Family Travel Never Ends -- 11 Days Memorable China Family Tour: It is a family tour shared by Philip from Britain. Then enjoyed a wonderful and enjoyable holiday in China. Their tour completely went as they planned and they not have seen even a small fraction of these sites without the expertise and knowledgeable guides.; Destinations Visited:Beijing - Chengdu - Zhangjiajie - Shanghai; Experience & Story Shared by

Philip (Britain) | November 2017

2025-2025 China Autumn Vacation with More Fun

Want to enjoy a longer autumn holiday in China and visit more valuable destinations for more fun? China Discovery offers you more choices. You can visit the most classic destinations and some popular autumn destinations in one go! If you are the first timer, we suggest you get a first touch of China by visiting Beijing, Xian, Shanghai and Guilin – where China’s history, culture, nature and city view can be exhibited perfectly. Yangtze River Cruise is also a great option added into your itinerary for a leisurely experience. Besides, many travelers prefer an adventure to Zhangjiajie for an jaw-dropping view of the Avatar World. Moreover, you can step into Yunnan (Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shanghri-La) and Guizhou (Guiyang, Kaili) to have minority fun, Shanxi (Datong, Pingyao, Wutaishan…) and Henan (Luoyang, Zhengzhou…) to discover the civilization of ancient China, Gansu (Dunhuang, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Lanzhou…) to unveil the mystery of the Silk Road, etc. There are lots of wonders in China awaiting your exploration. Just select your favorite or customize your own tour according to your own interest and preference as well.