RSSChina has a continental and seasonal climate. Most parts are in the temperate zone but southern areas are in the tropical or subtropical zone while northern areas are in the Frigid Zone. China's climate ranges from year-round tropical heat in Hainan to Siberian conditions in the far north and typical desert weather in the far west.
China can be visited through out the year because of the stretch of its territories and sites and activities it can offer. Deciding when to visit China depends on which places you wish to visit, what type of weather you enjoy, and how much a bargain you want.
China is a huge country with many different climates and types of landscape. Traveling along the Golden Route (Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guilin) is like visiting New York, Chicago, Santa Fe, and Jacksonville, Florida all in one trip. April, May, September and October are the peak tourist months at China’s most popular destinations when the weather is the most comfortable. Prices drop a bit in the shoulder season, which runs from November through March and from June through August.
However, the winter months are peak season for trips to China’s Hainan Island and to the Northeast Harbin for its world-famous ice-lantern festival. This months are also packed with New Year holidays, Chinese Spring Festival and other national or local happy fairs. Summer months are great time to explore China’s Far East-Manchuria.
In winter, most parts of China would be in a cold spell, especially more so in the northern part. So it is advisable to wear layers of garments, normally, thermal or silk underwear with a sweater and padded jacket outside. Padded jackets and wool-lined boots are one of the best buys in China, you could easily buy one when you need.
For travel during spring or summer, your clothing should be casual and designed for comfort, without being too revealing. Take light cotton clothes that are easily washed and not too delicate. Trousers are still necessary for women traveling to China, since many temples are forbidden to those who wear skirts.
For travel during the rainy season, from May to August, a raincoat is necessary.
For instance, northern Heilongjiang Province has a winter climate the year round without summer, while Hainan Island has a summer climate the year round without winter. To be more precise here are more details about how one can choose his clothes to be in China.
In spring the temperature will be 20-22°C. Western suits, jackets, sports coats, woolen jackets, long sleeve shirts and travel shoes will be suited for this kind of climate. The summer temperature rises above 22°C. Hence T-shirts, short sleeve shirts, skirts, sandals and caps are required. During autumn, the temperature becomes 10-22°C and then western suits, jackets, sports coats, light woolen sweaters, rain wear and travel shoes are preferred. In winter the temperature comes down to 10 degree Celsius or below and then overcoat, cotton clothes, lined coats, cap, gloves and cotton-padded shoes are required.
China has only one time zone, the standard time is BEIJING TIME. China does follow the daylight saving time system from mid-April to mid-September.
In case of any emergency, here are some tips on how to deal with them. In China, the Public Security Bureau (Police) is responsible for public safety and order. In addition to traditional police responsibilities, the Bureau is in charge of issuing visa extensions.
If you lose something of value, please notify immediately your hotel, tour group leader, transportation authorities and/or the police. If your credit cards or traveler's cheques have been lost or stolen, call the issuer as soon as possible. If you find yourself in a serious situation, you might also contact your embassy and/or consulate.
If you lose your passport, you should report the matter as soon as possible to the nearest Public Security Bureau (Police) and to your embassy or consulate in China. In order to get a new visa from the Chinese authorities, a Police report about the loss/theft will be needed.
For any other emergency, you should contact your hotel staff for assistance or dial: 110 for the police, 119 in case of fire or 120 for an ambulance.
