China Summer Photos: What is China Like in Summer | Photos Shared by Customers

Summer is when the sunshine and butterflies dance with the flowers. The clear blue sky was dotted with fluttering larks. This is the time for all plants to grow. Which are the top recommended destinations for a pleasant and relaxing summer tour in China? Where are the best places to spend a cool summer vacation in China? China Discovery here collects more than 30 photos of summer in China’s most popular summer destinations to get you inspired. You can have a quick look at China’s summer highlights and plan a great China Summer tour 2021!

The Forbidden City in Summer

Xian Ancient City Wall in Summer

Shanghai Disneyland in Summer

Yellow Mountain in Summer

Bamboo Raft in Guilin in Summer

Yuanjiajie in Summer

Jiuzhaigou Valley in Summer

Huangguoshu Waterfall in Summer

Huanglong National Park in Summer

Guiyang Jiaxiu Tower in Summer

Fenghuang Ancient Town in Summer

Mount Fanjing in Summer

Kunming Stone Forest in Summer

Dali Three Pagodas in Summer

Lijiang Ancient Town in Summer

Dunhuang in Summer

Zhangye in Summer

Qinghai Lake in Summer

Inner Mongolia Nadam Fair in Summer

Yunnan Shangri-La in Summer

Zhaoxing Dong Village in Summer

Chengdu in Summer

Emei Golden Summit in Summer

Daocheng Yading in Summer

Xiamen in Summer

Fujian Tulou in Summer

Wuyi Mountain in Summer

Tibet in Summer

Xinjiang Urumqi in Summer

Hulunbuir Steppe in Summer

Hong Kong in Summer

Qingdao in Summer

Sanya in Summer

Longji Terrace in Summer

Turban Flaming Mountain in Summer

Xiapu Mudflat in Summer

How to Plan a China Summer Tour

Although many places in China are hot in summer, there are still a rich number of nice places recommended for your planning of a China summer vacation. But, to plan a summer vacation in China is based on what weather, scenery, types of destinations, members of your group, etc.! However, you'd better avoid to visit the top hottest cities like Wuhan, Nanjing, Changsha...Also, avoid the Chinese students summer vacation from July to August.

For people spending summer in China for the first time, you can still visit the top classic destinations including Beijing, Shanghai, Xian and Chengdu. And for those travelers visiting China in summer for the second or third time, most of them prefer to discover Zhangjiajie (3-5 days), Jiuzhai Valley (2-3 days), Yangtze River Cruise (4-5 days), Emeishan (1-2 days), Tibet (3-11 days), Guilin / Yangshuo / Longsheng (3-6 days), Huangshan (3-5 days), etc. to see the emerald top landscape and brilliant culture in China with lower temperature. If you want to enjoy a cool summer vacation with refreshing nature like mountains, forests, grassland, water, and other seasonal landscapes, you are recommended plan an itinerary to Guizhou (3-7 days), Inner Mongolia (3-6 days), Qinghai (3-6 days), Moganshan (1-2 days), etc. to escape from the summer heat. And if you are seeking more fun alone or with your family kids, Wuyishan (2-3 days), Anji (2-3 days), Inner Mongolia, Guilin, etc. are top bests. However, if you are photo-lovers, take your cameras to Xiapu (2-4 days) and any places above to shoot amazing photos with medium or low temperatures.

No matter you have some or no idea about where to go in China for this summer, our professional travel expert will help you plan or customized your own China summer trip gladly and sincerely. Please tell us directly without any hesitation if you need any suggestion or help!

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Travel China in Summer with China Discovery

To help you enjoy a worry-free summer trip to China, we highly recommend you travel with us China Discovery. Our local experienced drivers will escort you to the attractions with a comfortable car directly with speed and safety. And our English-speaking tour guide will accompany you all the way, show you the best travelling route, and share interesting stories, introduce all highlights, so you can focus all your attention on the highlights. Our experienced travel expert will help arrange your accommodation and plan your trip sincerely. The tour can be tailor-made according to your group size, time, physical condition, plan, interest, budget and every special need. Please feel free to contact us if you need any help!

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