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

Pick Your Favorite Spring Destinations in China

Do you have any ideas about where to go during your spring tour in China? In fact, all tourist destinations in China can be visited in spring, from the natural destinations with breathtaking spring 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 spring itineraries. If you have any other ideal places, feel free to contact us for more detailed information.

Beijing
Yunnan
Yangtze River
Hangzhou
Nanjing
Guilin
Zhangjiajie
Huangshan

Why Go to Beijing in Spring?

Explore China’s Great Walls & World Cultural Heritages in Warm Weather!

Beijing usually ranks the top on the China travel bucket list at all seasons, since it owns many China’s phenomenal cultural icons, such as the Great Walls, Forbidden City. During warm spring, you can make a comfortable Great Wall hiking, classic landmarks sightseeing trip with lovely spring colors.

Location: Northern China
Spring Average Temperature: about 1.0°C-12.0°C
Type: Cultural & Historical Sites (World Cultural Heritages, Great Walls, imperial palaces, gardens, ancient temples...)
Best Places to Go: Mutianyu Great Walls & other sections, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, etc.
Recommended Trip Length: 3~4 days

8 Days Best of China Tour (Flight/Bullet Train Covered)

This is the most popular China tour to Beijing, Xian and Shanghai to visit the most iconic China attractions - Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, The Bund, etc., and explore great of both China’s past and present.

Price from $1,432

4 Days Classic Beijing Tour Package

Visit the best and featured highlights of Beijing in a single trip and explore the glorious past and present of Beijing in one go. Apart from Beijing's time-honored landmarks - Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and Great Wall, you will admire the most outstanding architectures in Olympic Park.

Price from $599

China Spring Travel Guide Useful Articles

Still have no idea how to begin your China spring tour? To help you better pick your favorite spring holiday destination and plan an itinerary efficiently, we specially collect the most useful guide below. You can read them to know more detailed weather characteristics, dressing and packing advice and tips, and the most popular destinations and tour packages in March, April and May. We also provide help for other questions regarding your spring trip to China!

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14 Top Places to Visit in China in Spring

Check the most popular spring break destinations in China and the top places to visit in each of them, including Beijing's Great Wall, Forbidden City, Yangtze River Cruise, Nyingchi Peach Blossom in Tibet and discover colorful ethnic culture and nature in Yunnan, etc.
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Most Popular China Tours in March

Here are the most recommended China spring tour packages in March, covering different themes (classical sightseeing, featured seasonal trip, family travel, photography) and vacations of different lengths (3-5 days, 6-8 days and holidays longer than 9 days and more).
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Most Popular China Tours in April

You have plenty of choices of destinations for a tour in April, such as megacity of Beijing, magnificent Huangshan Mountain, Mount Fanjingshan, poetic Suzhou and Hangzhou, historical Nanjing, beautiful Wuxi, Nyingchi, Wuyuan, refreshing Xiamen, etc.
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Most Popular China Tours in May

Before hot summer comes, you can visit nearly all places in China. We pick best-selling tours contains city tours in Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Guilin and highlighted natural encounter with Jiuzhaigou and many other hot spots in China.
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China Weather in Spring & Dressing Tips

What’s the real weather like in different regions and cities of China during spring? All the details are told in this article with temperature, rainfall information. Knowing them ahead helps you quickly know the dressing and packing ideas for your spring outing.
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March Weather & Best Places to Go

Early March is a little chilly, but temperature will rise warm gradually and flowers will begin to bloom. You can take a look at the weather and climate character in March in China to find the right clothes to wear and the perfect place to go.
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April Weather & Best Places to Go

April is the period you will feel quite comfortable. Nature in April is attractive and colorful with many flower blossom. Check the weather conditions in April and get inspired for an ideal place to enjoy the spring beauty.
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May Weather & Best Places to Go

How is the weather in China in May? Check the brief weather introduction in Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guilin, Chengdu, Huangshan, Hangzhou, Yunnan, Silk Road, Tibet and other places to decide which one is most suitable for your visit.
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Where to Appreciate Flowers in China

For nature lovers, capturing the lovely natural colors must be the most exciting and meaningful event during the spring. Here is an ultimate guide for you to enjoy a wide range of flowers in China, like Nyingchi Peach Blossom, Luoyang Peony Festival, Rape flowers in Wuyuan, Yunan’s Luoping and ancient villages in Huangshan.
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Inspiring China Travel Photos

Massive wonderful moments of our treasured customers who enjoyed their trips to China. Hope you can find your trip inspiration from their smiling faces and real, unbiased reviews. We deeply believe you will create a great tour as well and pass on your trip spirit and joy to more people.

Get Inspired by Our Customers’ Amazing Spring Travel Stories

China Discovery has helped thousands of travelers plan and enjoy their unique trips around China over the past decade. Some of them had fun in classic city sightseeing in Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Chengdu with iconic landmarks. Some preferred relaxing holidays closer to nature, like a Yangtze River Cruise, a trip to Guilin, Lijiang, Dali, Kunming, Shangri-La in Yunnan. Chinese culture fans were excited with explorations in notable cities, like Suzhou, Hangzhou, Pingyao, Luoyang, Qufu, Kaifeng, etc. Some even went to Dunhuang, Zhangye, Turpan on the Silk Road while some even made a challenging trip to Tibet, the legendary “the Third Pole in the World”. We’re glad that they shared their unique travel stories and appreciation with us. These happy memories last forever! To give you more cheerful inspiration for your upcoming China spring break, here we list some awesome travel stories of different group size and themes. Now, it’s your turn to produce great moments! >> Read All Our Customers Travel Stories

China Holiday of "Mom & Daughter" with Panda and Disney Fun -- Georgia and 6-year-old daughter's 10 Days Memorable China Discovery in Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, & Shanghai: After doing a google search and reading some reviews I contacted China Discovery. Tracy was very fast in responding to my emails, making suggestions and adapting the itinerary to our needs. Our guides were all waiting for us at the airport/station as agreed and the cars were all fitted with rear seatbelts so we felt comfortable and safe throughout the tour. The Great Wall was an unforgettable experience, the terracotta warriors were amazing and the pandas were adorable!; Destinations Visited: Beijing- Xian- Chengdu -Shanghai; Experience & Story Shared by

Georgia (UK) | March 2018

The Meaning of Travel - Song of Three Gorges -- Mr. Gautam Sen's 4 days Relaxing Cruise with Victoria Anna along the Yangtze River: I chose China Discovery the Chengdu based travel agency through the Internet. I was truly impressed by her quick responses, professionalism and guidance. With her I finalized a 13 day itinerary covering Beijing, Lanzhou, Dunhuang, Xi’an, Guilin, Chonqqing, a Cruise from Chonqqing to Yichang on board the Victoria Anna. The cruise cabin was lovely with a drawing room that opened to a private balcony. It was a very lovely sight.; Destinations Visited: Chongqing - Yichang (Downstream); Experience & Story Shared by

Mr. Gautam (India) | April 2017

Cultural Immersion Trip in Ancient Capitals of China -- William and Wife's 11-Day Culture & History Exploration in 7 Time-honored Chinese Cities: Our first tour with China Discovery to Huangshan and Zhangjiajie went so well in 2017. Our travel expert is very responsive and checked in with us throughout our travels to make sure all was well. Her suggestions and the local tour guides she contracted were excellent so we could enjoy our trip worry free. One of our guides was a local former English teacher who was very knowledgeable about ancient China. This is definitely a must do trip for any Chinese history buff.; Destinations Visited: Beijing - Taiyuan - Pingyao - Xian/Luoyang - Dengfeng - Zhengzhou - Kaifeng - Qufu - Mount Tai - Beijing; Experience & Story Shared by

William (USA) | March 2018

Happy Family Immersed in Mountains and Rivers in Southern China -- Sommer Family's 15 Days Southern China Exploration in Shanghai, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, and Chengdu: We are very very happy with the whole package of services and arrangements you made for us via your company. Everything went seamlessly, the guides were perfect. My husband and children were very happy with the arrangements. Zhangjiajie was fantastic, we loved the hiking and walking along the river. The Sky Bridge and the walk along the river was also great. Loved it. Tianmen Mountain was beautiful as well. Yangshuo and Longji were our MOST favorite places and our favorite hotels. If we come to China again we all voted to go to Yangshou again.; Destinations Visited: Shanghai - Zhangjiajie - Changsha - Guilin - Yangshuo - Longji - Guilin - Chengdu; Experience & Story Shared by

Sommer (India) | March 2018

Warm People, Warm the World – Annual Tibet Trip for Love Sharing -- Jack’s Wonderful Yearly Tibet Trip in China: Jack from a nonprofit organization in USA contacted with us in 2013 for the first time, after he saw our attractive website and the holy land of Tibet. Since then, we’ve been in contact for 6 years. Every year they’d get back to Tibet from the distant United States, and until now, they’ve visited Tibet for 6 times, helped the local people. "A highly recommended experience!" He reviewed his first 4-day Lhasa & Namtso Lake trip was an outstanding experience in every way! He also gave the highest ratings about his following trips to Tibet and other destinations in China.; Destinations Visited: Tibet (Lhasa – Gyantse – Lhasa); Experience & Story Shared by

Jack (USA) | April 2019

The Pursuit of Natural Beauty with the Beloved one -- Nguyen Couple’s - 14 Days Beautiful China Exploring Tour: Me and my husband were very pleased with China Discovery. From airport or train station pickup or drop off, everything ran smoothly and all that hassle free. For the day touring, everything has been taken care of, we just need to follow the guide! Hotels accommodations are nice, good locations, excellent breakfast....for both Chinese and western people. I has been almost a month since we came back from China but we're still thinking about the beautiful places we saw in China and still looking at thousands of pictures & video clips... Such unforgettable memories of a lifetime! We are thinking of going back to China to visit other places in a near future.; Destinations Visited: Shanghai - Suzhou - Hangzhou - Huangshan - Xian - Beijing; Experience & Story Shared by

Nguyen (Canada) | April 2017

In Search of Shangri-La to Yunnan, China -- 14 Days Well-organized and Dreamed Tour to Yunnan: April sounds like a fantastic month to search for Shangri-La . I googled "Shangri-La" and found one in Yunnan China. So decided to visit it. To make things simpler decided on flying to Kunming – capitol of the region. Via Dali and Lijiang arrived to Shangri-La. Stone Forest was one of my favorite sites in Kunming. Later visited Dali and headed to Lijiang, a charming city in northern Yunnan. My favorite activity in Lijiang was walking for hours thru narrow streets, passing countless faces, watching store fronts while eating fruits. Last stop is Shangri-La, went to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery and saw nice scenery there.; Destinations Visited: Kunming - Dali - Lijiang - Lugu Lake - Lijiang - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Shangri-La - Kunming; Experience & Story Shared by

Marcin (USA) | April 2019

2024-2025 Longer China Spring Holidays with More Fun

The landscape of China is vast and diverse. If you’re planning a longer spring holiday in China, we highly suggest you visit many great destinations together to enjoy China’s different profound culture and history, fabulous natural scenery and featured local customs in one journey. If you arrive in top destinations in Beijing, Shanghai or other city, you can extend trip to nearby places to enrich your China spring break through convenient high speed bullet train journey or efficient private transfer. With more time, you’re strongly advised to travel to more regions in China for a more interesting and meaningful journey, such as Gansu (Dunhuang, Zhangye...) in northwestern China, Yunnan (Lijiang, Dali, Shangri-La, Kunming), Sichuan (Chengdu, Leshan, Emeishan, Jiuzhaigou...), Chongqing, Guizhou (Fanjingshan, Huangguoshu Waterfall, Anshun, Kaili...), Tibet in the southwest China, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xiamen in the south region, Zhangjiajie, Luoyang, Wuyuan and many other places in central China, etc. Here are 8 popular prolonged China spring trips 2024/2025 recommended to you. You’re also welcome to contact us to customize a special one on your own preference.