Places to Travel over Christmas

Christmas is coming and maybe you’re currently in China - have you planned a holiday yet? 

There are several places worth visiting to make your holiday an unforgettable one. Where will you go?

Make sure you check the travel restrictions for each province and if you need a COVID test before you go to make your journey as easy as possible. 

  1. Sanya

What could be better than the beach at Christmas?! If you want to get away from the cold weather, head to Sanya and soak up the sun in what they call the “Hawaii of China”.

Things to do:

  • Soak up the sun and

  • Want a little day trip? Visit Nanshan Temple

  • Walk along “Coconut Corridor” - the long stretch of beach in Sanya Bay

 2. Harbin

The ultimate snowy dream! If you have not yet been to the Ice and Snow festival in Harbin, now is the time to visit.

Things to do:

  • Visit Harbin Ice and Snow World

  • Visit Saint Sophia Cathedral

  • Eat hot pot in an ice house

3. Guilin and Yangshuo

Guilin is beautiful all year round, but really stunning in winter with frosty mornings and snowy mountain tops. December is the driest month so rain won’t be an issue. Make sure you take warm clothing!

Things to do:

  • Visit Yangshuo

  • Visit Yao Mountain for a snow topped mountain

  • Visit the Li River

4. Beijing and The Great Wall

Visit the Great Wall in winter. Although it’s cold and you have to wrap up with several layers, it’ll be beautiful viewing the Great Wall surrounded by snow.

5. Changbaishan

Do you love skiing? Why not visit Changbaishan in Jilin Province.

Things to do:

  • Visit Heaven Lake

  • Hanna Mountain Hot Springs Resort

  • Wang Tian’e Scenic Area


We hope you plan a great winter holiday!

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