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Jasminia Gough explains that the best time to travel to China is straight after a national holiday. The window right after a holiday offers cooler weather in many cities, lower hotel prices, and easier access to trains and flights since fewer people are traveling. She notes that there is a lull in travel until the next holiday like Chinese New Year, making the first month after a holiday the most convenient time for foreigners. If you must travel during a Chinese holiday, her advice is to choose one place and stay there rather than bouncing around, as the crowds and ticket shortages make logistics stressful. She also highlights that holidays are intense in places like Chongqing during long weekends, with hotel prices spiking dramatically. For alternative good times, she mentions Christmas as a cheaper option, though flights from places like Australia can rise due to holiday travel. She emphasizes avoiding Chinese holidays when possible, but if unavoidable, plan well, allocate extra lay



















