Is spending time on the movies or mobile games with air-conditioners the best way to deal with the summer heat? Of course not! Why not get fully cool down and create more happy memories at a lower temperature summer heat resort paradise with refreshing and verdant landscape and fun outdoor activities far away from the city concretes! The vast and abundant China still preserves a series of excellent resort getaways enables you to cool your body and anxious mind totally and also treat your eyes and soul with the refreshing and fascinating emerald and colorful splendors and pleasures only belong to the summer months!
To better help you plan and enjoy a wonderful trip to China in the summer months, we present the most recommended China summer tour packages covering the best summer places to visit based on our experience and interests of many international travelers. Also, you can directly pick your favorite summer trip of the top destinations to narrow your choices for quick and nice decision! Or, you can take a moment to tailor your own China summer tours to add your interested destinations or places into the itinerary and let our experience travel experts customize the complete itinerary with everything based on your interests and needs. Furthermore, you can get more inspiration about the best attractions, destinations, weather and useful tips, etc. by browsing our China summer travel guide and articles! If you are still hesitating about where to visit, what to see and do, etc., read our real customers’ China summer travel stories to see their real experience during their summer vacations with us!
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What to catch the best fabulous landscape and get refreshed as a cool destination in China in the summer months? Here are the best recommended China summer trip packages featured with the most popular seasonal sightseeing the resort leisure and fun. You can explore Inner Mongolia, Qinghai, Silk Road, Zhangjiajie, Tibet, Guizhou and so forth.
Most popular trip to discover lush and emerald grassland and fun wild desert in pleasant Inner Mongolia!
Trip at a Glance: Huitengxile Grassland, Kubuqi Desert (Yemingsha), Inner Mongolia Museum, Dazhao Temple
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Amazing trip to admire the beautiful and wild seasonal landscape in wild north China.
Trip at a Glance: Xining (2N), Chaka (1N), Zhangye (1N), Alashan (2N)
Sites: Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Zhangye Danxia Landform Geographical Park, Badain Jaran Desert
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Trip at a Glance: Norden Camp (4N)
Sites: Norden Camp, Camping, Sangke Grassland, Labrang Monastery, Tibetan Community
Transfer: Private Car
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The best-selling Jiuzhaigou tour to admire the superlative mountains, lakes, waterfalls and forests.
Trip at a Glance: Jiuzhaigou (2N)
Sites: Huanglong Valley, Rize Valley, Shuzheng Valley, Zechawa Valley
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Best package to trace the ancient travel route between west China and Europe.
Trip at a Glance: Lanzhou (1N), Jiayuguan (1N), Zhangye (1N), Dunhuang (2N)
Sites: Zhangye Danxia Landform Park, Jiayuguan Pass, Mogao Grottoes
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The hottest trip to see the amazing “Avatar” world with soaring pillar peaks in Zhangjiajie.
Trip at a Glance: Zhangjiajie (3N), Fenghuang (1N)
Sites: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, Tianmen Mountain, Fenghuang Ancient Town
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Most classic discovery of Lhasa highlights, top Tibetan monasteries and the Everest in one go!
Trip at a Glance: Lhasa (4N), Shigatse 2N), The Everest (1N)
Sites: Potala Palace, Barkhor Street, Yamdrok Lake, Palcho Monastery, Mount Everest, Rongbuk Monastery
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Most classic exploration of diverse landscapes and ethnic minority culture of colorful Yunnan.
Trip at a Glance:Kunming (2N), Dali (1N), Lijiang (2N), Shangri-La (2N)
Sites:Stone Forest, Xizhou Ancient Town, Lijiang Old Town, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Songzanlin Monastery
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Most chosen tour to discover best waterfall, mountain, ethnic villages and comfortably cool of Guizhou!
Trip at a Glance: Guiyang (1N), Anshun (1N), Kaili (1N), Tongren (2N)
Sites: Huangguoshu Waterfall, Fanjingshan, Langde Upper Miao Village, Matang Gejia Village
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Best Huanshan tour with Yellow Mountain nature wonders and Anhui picturesque old villages.
Trip at a Glance: Huangshan (3N)
Sites: Yellow Mountain, Hongcun Village, Xidi Village, Tunxi Old Street, Hu Kaiwen Ink-stick Factory
View DetailsVisiting the top classic and must-do places is also quite popular for your time and interests. The following 4-13 days classic trips covering the top classic destinations including Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Chengdu, Yangtze River, etc. Select your favorite package to quickly start the coming summer vacation in verdant and beautiful China!
Best-seller to two best ancient cities - Beijing & Xian, and most prosperous city - Shanghai at the best pace.
Trip at a Glance: Beijing (4D), Xian (2D),Shanghai (2D)
Sites: Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Terracotta Warriors, the Bund, Yu Garden
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Have best fun with an in-depth savory of Karst mountains, waters, rice terraces and rural sightseeing of idyllic Guilin.
Trip at a Glance: Guilin (2N), Longsheng (1N), Yangshuo (1N)
Sites: Li River Cruise, Longji Rice Terraces Sunrise and Sunset, Yulong River, Elephant Trunk Hill
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Seek China's old and modern culture with Zhangjiajie and Guilin spectacles.
Trip at a Glance: Beijing (3N), Xian (2N), Zhangjiajie(3N), Guilin (2N), Shanghai (2N)
Sites: Mutianyu Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Li River Cruise, The Bund, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
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Best combo of leisure and luxury Yangtze River Three Gorges cruise and Zhangjiajie sightseeing miracles.
Trip at a Glance: Yangtze Cruise (3N), Zhangjiajie (3N)
Sites: Three Gorges, Three Gorges Dam, Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain, Tianmen Mountain, Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge
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Valuable trip to feel the booming economy, gorgeous nature and traditional elegance at East China!
Trip at a Glance: Shanghai (2D), Suzhou (1D), Hangzhou (2D), Huangshan (3D)
Sites: The Bund, Suzhou Silk Factory, Zhouzhuang, West Lake, Yellow Mountain
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Wonderful discovery of all bests of top destinations across China.
Trip at a Glance: Beijing (3D), Xian (3D), Lhasa (3D), Chengdu (2D), Yangtze Cruise (3D), Shanghai (2D)
Sites: Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, Potala Palace, Chengdu Giant Panda Base, Yangtze River, The Bund
View DetailsHave you decided where to visit in your coming summer trip to China? In the hot months, lots of domestic destinations are still popular, especially for family groups with students who are rightly on their summer vacation in July and August. However, there still are a bunch of wonderful destinations with pleasant cool weather, splendid natural splendors, amazing culture and arts, mouth-watering food and snacks, etc. For your nice savory and memory. Check the following top 8 summer destinations to know their special highlights and pick your favorite tour package to start the exciting, wonderful, relaxing or pleasant summer vacation!
Enjoy the wide and freedom of emerald grassland and hospitality of Mogolian people!
Summer is the best and most beautiful season of Inner Mongolia when visitors can appreciate the most luxuriant grassland in rich green and some yellow with flocks and herds grazing under the azure clear sky and enjoy the real freedom on earth. The grand Naadam for Mongolian ethnic people is also held from late July to August for a jubilant enjoyment!
It is the classic trip to see the symbolic Huitengxile Grassland, Ulan Hada Volcano and Yemingsha at Kubuqi Desert and other top highlights of Hohhot City for a brief close-up with both nature and culture admiration in Inner Mongolia!
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Best Hulunbuir tour to the Northeast Inner Mongolia! Visit Hulunbuir Grassland, the best preserved grassland in the world; get to the birthplace of Genghis Khan and immerse in the beautiful nature; transfer to the Sino-Russian Border Town - Manzhouli to know some folk customs. Wonderful places and wonderful time!
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Do you have a clear idea about which place(s) to visit and what highlights to explore? And have you know about the weather and wearing tips about your destination(s)? Check our useful summer travel guide information and articles to know the best places to visit in summer months, weather condition and what to wear for top summer destinations, and more useful things to know for your trip planning and preparation. No matter it is your first time to visit China or nth time getting deeper exploration of this vast country, we will help you have a wonderful trip with nice memories in China in the coming summer!
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From June to August, almost places in China is hot and sultry. Hottest cities like Chongqing, Wuhan... may reach above 40°C. It often rains with thunderstorms sweeping the coastal areas. But the large Western and Northern parts with around 20-25°C and verdant scenery are ideal for traveling.
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Summer starts from June in majority places in China with some rainy days. Classic destinations are suitable to visit like Beijing, Shanghai... Grasslands are greenest with fewer visitors; Hangzhou lotus flowers and Xinjiang lavenders are fabulous. Check detailed weather and top destinations in June.
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The hottest month for most regions in China with the highest temperature of the year. China Summer Vacation begins with many students groups. Better to avoid. But remote places in Southwest and Northwest parts offer verdant scenery for eyes and mind refreshment. Check detailed weather and top destinations in July.
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August is still hot and crowded with family groups with children and teens. Many places have most frequent rain in this month. Cool grasslands, mountains, waterside places, etc. will be the best getaway for summer cool, like Yunnan, Guizhou, Inner Mongolia... Check detailed weather and top destinations in August.
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The vast China boasts abundant destinations for your pleasant and enjoyable exploration of the charming sightseeing, splendid culture and history, fun featured things to try, etc. in the hot summer months. Check the top 15 places to visit in summer for your inspiration.
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You may seek for the really cool resort place with lower temperatures to calm your body and mind down and get away from the sultry city. Inner Mongolia, Qinghai, Tibet, Guizhou... are terrifically refreshing and cool for your best summer heat escape in China!
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China is the home of bamboos and bamboo forests are ideal retreat to beat the summer heat with its lower temperatures, emerald sightseeing and Chinese artistic culture charm. Browse the 5 best bamboo forests in China to escape from the city concrete!
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Have no idea of the sightseeing and more aspects of summer in China? Have a look at the photos of our real customers created during their China summer vacation with China Discovery and get more inspiration about what to experience in your own trip!
Lots of global travelers have traveled with China Discovery to explore their interested places during summer months of the past decades of years. And we have helped them created wonderful and sweet memories during their trips to Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Huangshan, Silk Road, etc. alone, with family members, with friends, etc. Some of them shared their real experience about the destinations, attractions, accommodations, food, services and more stories with us in their travel stories! Read the following selected customers’ summer travel stories, and also you can share your travel stories with us!>> Read All Our Customers Travel Stories during 2011-2024
Have a long summer vacation and want to catch more highlights in China in one go? Many global visitors also prefer to explore more fabulous and pleasantly cool destinations with more natural wonders, fantastic culture and history and amazing fun during for the ultimate enjoyment of their summer trip in China. The following top popular longer China summer trips covering Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Chengdu, Guilin, Yangtze River, Zhangjiajie, Yunnan, Emeishan, Tibet, and more ideal summer resort places take you to explore more bests and create your own wonderful and worthy trip memories in China! Select your favorite or contact us to customize your own itinerary to start the coming China summer vacation in 2024/2025!
Shanghai / Yangtze Cruise / Chongqing / Xian / Beijing
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Shanghai / Yichang / Yangtze Cruise / Chongqing / Guilin / Yangshuo / Xian / Beijing
from $2,463
Guangzhou / Guilin / Yangshuo / Longji / Zhaoxing / Rongjiang / Kaili
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Shanghai / Zhangjiajie / Kaili / Kunming / Lijiang / Shangri-la / Kunming
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Xi'an / Yucha Grand Canyon / Hukou Waterfall / Xi'an
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Chengdu / Leshan / Mount Emei / Lijiang / Shangri-La / Kunming
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Beijing / Xian / Zhangjiajie / Chengdu / Yangtze Cruise / Shanghai
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