As winter is coming, people become lazy and hesitate to go outside. However there are still some people who would like to explore and experience the beauty of winter. This article will suggest some good places in China for these people who like a winter travel. To visit these places travelers are suggested to go to Hainan Island, Yunnan, Harbin and Xinjiang rather than taking Beijing Tours or Shanghai Tours.
Hainan Island has always been attractive for its sunshine, sea, sand and coconut trees. The warm climate in Hainan will bring you a warm winter. Yalong Bay in Sanya is reputed as “the Number One Bay under Heaven” for its soft sand and clean water. Another must see attraction is Wanquan River, the symbol of Hainan Island, originates from Mount Wuzhi and empties itself into the Pacific Ocean. Visitors will be excited to see the tropical rainforests along the riverbank and the amazing landscapes surrounding it. The water in Hainan Island will not give you a freezing feeling in winter; rather, it will turn out to be most tender and peaceful. You will surely like it.
If you like to spend a warm winter, you can also choose to go to Yunnan. It’s said that Yunnan has spring-like climate in all seasons. So you will never feel cold. Yunnan has three famous cities: Lijiang, Dali and Xishuangbanna.
Lijiang boasts Jade Dragon Snow Mountain which turns on subtropical, temperate and frigid sceneries from the foot to the top of it. In Lijiang, you can also get a touch with minority cultures such as the Naxi classical music and Dongba characters which are the only living pictographs in the world. Dali used to be the political, economical and cultural center of Yunnan province. You can taste its long history and culture from the historical sites and cultural relics which have been reserved. And if you prefer natural sceneries, Xishuangbanna is a best recommendation. You will experience a totally natural and primitive living here.
If you don’t afraid of coldness, you shall go to Harbin to experience a real winter with snows, a lot of snows. In fact, it won’t be so cold. Ice lantern and ice sculpture in Harbin are known worldwide. Faced with so many colorful lanterns of distinct shapes, you have no reason to feel cold any more. Skiing is the most exciting sports in winter. Harbin has the largest skiing center in the country, that is, Yabuli Skiing Center. It has thick snows and unique mountain range which ensures a comfortable but challenging experience of skiing.
Another good place for playing with snow is Urumqi. There will be an ice and
snow festival in Urumqi this winter. The whole name of the festival is “Silk Road, Ice and Snow Festival”. Compared to festivals in Harbin, this festival incorporates the history and culture of Silk Road into its activities, thus more enlightening. If you are also interested in Silk Road, you can go to Urumqi for such a festival.
So, you see, winter also has its beauty. If you don’t like the cold weather in winter, you can go to the southern cities of China such as Hainan Island and Yunnan to enjoy the warm weather and beautiful sceneries there. If you like snow, the symbol of winter, you can go to Harbin or Xinjiang where you can play with snow in whatever way you like. If this article pleases you, why not start to prepare your china travel now? You will spend a happy winter in China.
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