· Jasminia Gough
Best Time to Travel China | Avoid Crowds & Travel Smart After National Holiday
Jasminia Gough compares holiday and post-holiday travel in China and shares her own timing preferences from a rooftop in Kunming.
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6 min2026-01Best Time to Travel China | Avoid Crowds & Travel Smart After National HolidayBest Time to Travel China After National Holiday | Travel SmPlan trips soon after national holidays for milder weather and cheaper accommodation. Book trains and flights early when possible.If traveling during a Chinese holiday, choose one city or province and stay there to reduce stress and avoid crowd-related ticket shortages.Winter, Puer / Yunnan
20 min2025-06Experiencing China’s Dragon Boat Festival for the First TimeChina's Dragon Boat Festival: A Cultural ImmersionAvoid traveling during Chinese national holidays if you dislike crowds. The metro queues can be overwhelming, and streets become nearly impassable. Plan for extWhen attending a major festival, stake out your spot early. The riverbanks fill up fast, and bridges are often barricaded to prevent overcrowding. Follow the crSummer, Guangzhou / Guangdong
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