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About China
China City Guide
There are more than 300 cities in China. Each city has its own feature and special history. Most of the cities in China enjoy a long history and have rich culture. The major tourist cities in China are Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Lhasa, Guilin, Hong Kong, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Kunming and Chongqing. China Travel Guide provides the most practical travel information cities of China.
Beijing
Beijing is the capital of China. It is also the political, economic, educational and cultural center of China. Located in the northern of China, Beijing is surrounded by Hebei province and next to Tianjin Port. Beijing is one of the biggest ports of entry in China, which serves as an important transportation hub in the north China.
Shanghai
Shanghai is located on the estuary of the Yangtze River. It is an important economic, financial, international and cultural center of China. As a metropolis in the world, Shanghai is one of the most popular travel destinations in China. It is also one of the busiest entrance ports for foreign tourists and business men. Shanghai is one of the most important representations of China's modernization and economic development. Shanghai is also a melting pot where different cultures meet. Here you will see the blend of western culture and traditional Chinese culture as well as the ancient Shanghai culture.
China Weather
China is a large country, similar in size to the United States, so clearly weather patterns vary enormously across the country. Harbin in the far northeast is subject to bitterly cold winters, while Hong Kong and the Southeast have a subtropical climate, hot and humid most of the year. One generalization holds true for much of eastern China--summers are very hot, humid and rainy.
The best climate in China is found in Yunnan Province. Located in the South, but at high elevation, Yunnan Province is pleasant year round, but is very rainy in the summer months.
In the South, Guilin is rainy from April through June with hot, steamy summers. Winters can be quite cool.
Hong Kong is rainy may through September. Hot in summer and warm in winter.
Shanghai is quite cool in winter, with hot and rainy weather during the summer. (You can call 12121, the system will tell you today and tomorrow's weather, it plays again and again, first time in Chinese, then in English)
Beijing has extreme weather ranges from hot summer months comparable to those in the south, with the most rain in June and July. Winters are bitter, windy and cold. Winters are also dry, with bright, sunny days and little snow.
When travelling around China, it is important to be prepared for temperature variations. For example, even during the hot summer months, temperatures may be cool at high elevations or at night. Even during the cold winters of Beijing, it is possible to have relatively warm days.
Since many of the tourist sights are mostly outdoors, it is important to be prepared to spend long periods of time outdoors. In the north in winter, it is essential to have long underwear, hats, scarves, gloves, and a very warm coat. Also, during the winter, some restaurants and indoor places will not be well heated so it is useful to be prepared to wear a jacket indoors if needed. High-class hotels have good air conditioning and heat as needed.
There are more than 300 cities in China. Each city has its own feature and special history. Most of the cities in China enjoy a long history and have rich culture. The major tourist cities in China are Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Lhasa, Guilin, Hong Kong, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Kunming and Chongqing. China Travel Guide provides the most practical travel information cities of China.
Beijing
Beijing is the capital of China. It is also the political, economic, educational and cultural center of China. Located in the northern of China, Beijing is surrounded by Hebei province and next to Tianjin Port. Beijing is one of the biggest ports of entry in China, which serves as an important transportation hub in the north China.
Shanghai
Shanghai is located on the estuary of the Yangtze River. It is an important economic, financial, international and cultural center of China. As a metropolis in the world, Shanghai is one of the most popular travel destinations in China. It is also one of the busiest entrance ports for foreign tourists and business men. Shanghai is one of the most important representations of China's modernization and economic development. Shanghai is also a melting pot where different cultures meet. Here you will see the blend of western culture and traditional Chinese culture as well as the ancient Shanghai culture.
China Weather
China is a large country, similar in size to the United States, so clearly weather patterns vary enormously across the country. Harbin in the far northeast is subject to bitterly cold winters, while Hong Kong and the Southeast have a subtropical climate, hot and humid most of the year. One generalization holds true for much of eastern China--summers are very hot, humid and rainy.
The best climate in China is found in Yunnan Province. Located in the South, but at high elevation, Yunnan Province is pleasant year round, but is very rainy in the summer months.
In the South, Guilin is rainy from April through June with hot, steamy summers. Winters can be quite cool.
Hong Kong is rainy may through September. Hot in summer and warm in winter.
Shanghai is quite cool in winter, with hot and rainy weather during the summer. (You can call 12121, the system will tell you today and tomorrow's weather, it plays again and again, first time in Chinese, then in English)
Beijing has extreme weather ranges from hot summer months comparable to those in the south, with the most rain in June and July. Winters are bitter, windy and cold. Winters are also dry, with bright, sunny days and little snow.
When travelling around China, it is important to be prepared for temperature variations. For example, even during the hot summer months, temperatures may be cool at high elevations or at night. Even during the cold winters of Beijing, it is possible to have relatively warm days.
Since many of the tourist sights are mostly outdoors, it is important to be prepared to spend long periods of time outdoors. In the north in winter, it is essential to have long underwear, hats, scarves, gloves, and a very warm coat. Also, during the winter, some restaurants and indoor places will not be well heated so it is useful to be prepared to wear a jacket indoors if needed. High-class hotels have good air conditioning and heat as needed.