Beijing
January · 2/5
Pack for cold outdoor walks.
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Pick a month to compare regions in a simple travel-planning view. A higher score suggests easier general sightseeing conditions, not a promise of good weather.
The published 2026 calendar lists Spring Festival on February 15–23, Labor Day on May 1–5 and National Day on October 1–7. These periods can affect planning. The 2027 calendar is unknown here; check an official publication before relying on future dates.
New Year · 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-03
| Destination | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Shanghai | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Xi'an | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Chengdu | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Guilin & Yangshuo | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Zhangjiajie | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Shanghai
January · 2/5
Pair waterfront walks with indoor stops.
Read destination guide →Xi'an
January · 2/5
Dress warmly for exposed historic sites.
Read destination guide →Chengdu
January · 3/5
Bring a layer for cool, overcast outings.
Read destination guide →Guilin & Yangshuo
January · 2/5
Bring a layer for cool scenery stops.
Read destination guide →Zhangjiajie
January · 2/5
Prepare for cold trails and limited visibility.
Read destination guide →2026 calendar records
| Holiday | Dates | Compensatory workdays |
|---|---|---|
| New Year | 2026-01-01 – 2026-01-03 | 2026-01-04 |
| Spring Festival | 2026-02-15 – 2026-02-23 | 2026-02-14, 2026-02-28 |
| Qingming | 2026-04-04 – 2026-04-06 | — |
| Labour Day | 2026-05-01 – 2026-05-05 | 2026-05-09 |
| Dragon Boat Festival | 2026-06-19 – 2026-06-21 | — |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | 2026-09-25 – 2026-09-27 | — |
| National Day | 2026-10-01 – 2026-10-07 | 2026-09-20, 2026-10-10 |
How this tool works
Scores from 1 to 5 are editorial climate-comfort heuristics for a typical sightseeing trip. They are not measurements, live forecasts, crowd counts or prices. Monthly notes suggest practical tradeoffs; check a forecast and local conditions close to departure.