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China Summer Tours | Best China Summer Trips & Vacations 2025/2026

Summer (June-August) is a season of warmth, relaxation, and fun. During summer in China, the weather is generally warm and sunny, with average temperatures ranging from 25 to 35 degrees. The days become longer, allowing for more time to soak up the sun and enjoy the outdoors. Summer is also a perfect time for vacations and travel, many families trend to take advantage of the summer break to go on trips. China is vast and diverse, so there is something for every type of traveler. Whether you prefer outdoor activities, natural scenery, or cities exploration, you’re sure to create memories that will last a lifetime during the summer vacation.

● Breathtaking Natural Scenery: China in the summer is an abundance of natural beauty. The parks are in full bloom with different colors, plants are giving fruits, the mountains are lush and vibrant and the air is filled with the sweet melody of birdsong.

● Fun Outdoor Activities: Summer is a great time to enjoy outdoor activities. Tourists can participate in a river cruise, countryside biking, mountain hiking, or horse riding in the grasslands.

● Explore the Urban Vitality: Urban areas come to life during the summer, with bustling streets, modern architecture, delicious food, and vibrant nightlife. Landmarks such as Beijing and Shanghai provide endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. In addition, museums and shopping malls offer indoor attractions for those seeking respite from the sun.

● Rich Cultural Experiences: Summer is also a great time to experience China's rich cultural history. Ancient temples and palaces are waiting to be explored. Lots of ethnic minority and seasonal festivals are typically held in summer, offering colorful and lively events and delicious food.

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Featured China Summer Tours - Escape Summer Heat and Immerse in Nature

We have designed the best China Summer tour packages to assist you in planning your Summer break efficiently while enjoying the best travel experiences. Our Featured China Summer Tour covers the most captivating summer destinations in China that are perfect for nature and outdoor activity enthusiasts. You will have the opportunity to escape the scorching summer heat and immerse yourself in nature, and capture the best fabulous landscape in China.
Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin
Summer Vacation
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5 Days
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Hey, summer seekers! Are you on the hunt for the ultimate summer escape? A destination that mesmerizes you with ethereal landscapes and promises a bucketful of fun adventures? Look no further! Welco...
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Zhangjiajie
Short Trip
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4 Days
Places
1 Place
Listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zhangjiajie is one of the must-see places in China.This 4 days Zhangjiajie Natural Wonders Tour is very popular and well-known for its Hallelujah Mountain which...
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Qinghai Lake Blooming Season (August)
Xining - Qinghai Lake - Chaka Salk Lake - Xining
Qinghai Short Trip
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3 Days
Places
4 Places
Take the classic 3-day Qinghai tour, a perfect blend of culture and nature, offering unforgettable experiences at Qinghai’s top destinations. This short itinerary takes you to the stunning Qinghai La...
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Huangshan
Discovery
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3 Days
Places
1 Place
Are you looking for a three-day tour that captures the essence of Huangshan? Look no further than our 3-Day Huangshan Essence Tour captures the multifaceted allure of Huangshan - breathtaking natura...
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Shanghai - Hangzhou - Wuzhen
Classic
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4 Days
Places
3 Places
How about a trip to both Shanghai and Hangzhou? Shanghai is famed as the "Magic City", and Hangzhou is known as "Heaven on Earth". Both cities are historic and cultural gems located in the Jiangnan ...
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Kramay Urho Ghost Town, Xinjiang
Urumqi - Fuyun - Kanas Lake - Hemu - Burqin - Karamay - Yining - Naraty Grassland - Jinghe - Urumqi
North Xinjiang
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10 Days
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10 Places
How about taking a 10-day adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of Northern Xinjiang? This 10-day Northern Xinjiang Tour is a slow-paced exploration, perfect for discovering the hidden beauty ...
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Xiamen - Nanjing Tulou - Yongding Tulou - Xiamen
Discovery
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4 Days
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4 Places
Attention all heritage enthusiasts and cultural connoisseurs! There are two World Heritage sites awaiting you in our 4-Day Xiamen Gulangyu and Fujian Tulou In-depth Tour. Gulangyu Island, inscribed o...
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Beijing
Iconic Essentials
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4 Days
Places
1 Place
Immerse yourself in the historical richness and grandeur of China with our 4-day Beijing Tour, "Stepping Back in Time”: A Tour of Beijing's Cultural Highlights, Historic Great Wall, and Ancient...
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Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Mt. Everest - Lhasa
Discovery
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8 Days
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5 Places
It is just ONE LIFE. How about making a life-time trip to the Roof of the World to explore the holy palaces, Buddhist temples and sacred mountains? The most classic itinerary is the 8-day Lhasa to E...
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Classic China Summer Tours - Visit the Best Summer Spots in the Classic Way

We also offer Classic China Summer Tours which is suitable for first-time travelers who are planning a lengthy Summer trip and seeking diverse experiences. We combined the summer-featured spots with the most classic destinations in China. Let you have a vibrant and colorful Summer vacation. These tours are specially curated to provide an array of experiences, ensuring that your Summer trip is both enjoyable and memorable.
Chengdu - Leshan - Emei - Chengdu - Huanglong Valley - Jiuzhaigou Valley
Best Sichuan Tour
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7Days
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6Places
In recent years, Sichuan has always been one of the popular destinations for many tourists. Regardless of where you want to experience a different culture, relax in nature or feast on the famous fie...
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Beijing - Xian - Zhangjiajie - Guilin - Shanghai
China Adventure
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13Days
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5Places
“Incredible” and “unbelievable” are usually used to describe China. To personally feel the charm of China and witness how incredible China is, it is highly recommended to take our 13 days China ...
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Chengdu - Jiuzhaigou Valley - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Zhangjiajie
Discovery
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11Days
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6Places
Have you ever dreamed of immersing yourself in some of China's most breathtaking natural landscapes? This 11-day China Nature Tour is designed with you in mind. This itinerary takes you through thre...
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Shanghai - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Mt. Everest - Lhasa - Xian - Beijing
In-depth Exploration
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13Days
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8Places
This 13 days Shanghai Tibet Xian Beijing Discover China Tour will include the must-visit Golden Triangle and world-famous EBC tour in Holy Tibet. It is a must-do journey for Tibetan culture lovers, ...
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Shanghai - Suzhou - Hangzhou - Huangshan
Relaxing Holiday
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9Days
Places
4Places
This 9 days Eastern China Tour covers the top 4 tourist destinations of Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Huangshan. From Magic City (Shanghai) to Venice of the East (Suzhou), Heaven on Earth (Hangzho...
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Xining - Zhangye - Jiayuguan - Dunhuang - Urumqi - Turpan - Kashgar
Silk Road Tour from Xining
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12Days
Places
7Places
Embark on a magical journey across the heart of the Silk Road, from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to the mystical Western Regions. This meticulously designed 12-day Silk Road tour traverses Qinghai, Gansu...
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Guilin - Yangshuo - Zhangjiajie
Iconic Essentials
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7Days
Places
3Places
This 7 days China Landscape Tour to Guilin, Yangshuo, and Zhangjiajie is very classic and popular among our clients during the past years. It is a China natural wonders tour that includes the most b...
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Chengdu - Leshan - Emei - Guilin - Longji Rice Terrace - Yangshuo - Guilin
Stunning Scenery
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8Days
Places
7Places
Sichuan Province, located in the west China, is famed for its cuisine, and is also home to the famous Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, owns plenty of world heritages, such as Mt. Emei,...
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Beijing - Xian - Guilin - Shanghai
China Iconic Essentials
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10Days
Places
4Places
What does a Classic China tour mean to you? It definitely should be all the destinations, attractions and experiences are the must-see and must-dos. This 10 days tour is the most popular China tour ...
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Find China Tours in Summer by Month

To make it easier to plan a Summer trip in China, we generally consider the Summer months to be June, July, and August, which is when Summer usually arrives in most parts of the country. Pick your best travel destinations by month.

10 Best Places to Visit Summer in China

Summer in most countries can be hot and humid, and a very busy time, especially during July and August summer vacation. However, there are still plenty of fantastic destinations in China that offer pleasant cool weather, breathtaking natural scenery, rich cultural and artistic experiences. Below are 10 top recommendations for places to visit in China during summer.
China SummerTour to Inner Mongolia
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Inner Mongolia - Across Endless Green Grassland
Inner Mongolia during the summer comes alive with lush green vegetation and colorful wildflowers. Grasslands stretch as far as the eye can see. Visitors can participate in a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, horseback riding, and camping.
China Summer Tour to Guizhou
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Guizhou - An Ideal Summer Resort
During the summer, Guizhou becomes a desirable resort for those seeking a refreshing escape from the heat. With its dense forest coverage, Guizhou is commonly referred to as the "Cool Resort." Fanjingshan is known for its distinct peaks and rich Buddhist culture. Additionally, Anshun is a popular spot due to its refreshing water features.
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I did a 2-week tour in China, in Dec24/Jan25 and I was very pleased with Asia Odyssey. They handled everything very professionally, from the good accommodations to the great tour guides we had. I totally recommend this company for China tours.

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Destination(s): Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Chengdu/Sichuan, Guilin/Yangshuo, YangtzeRiver

Date of Experience: Jan 01, 2025

Tour Customized by: Catherine

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Trip of a lifetime: before, during and after

Tour name: Line B2, 8 days Lhasa-Yamdroktso-Shigaste-Mt.Everest tour.

Key people: Bob (local Tibetan tour guide), Catherine Wang (travel consultant), Mr. Yu. Jian (driver).

This tour was sublime, a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! From the very start, I was met with grace and incredible kindness. The driver assigned to me by the company was Susan and greeted me with a smile on her face, as well as the traditional Tibetan scarf she delicately placed around my neck. She then kindly offered to take some photos of me outside of the airport and offered me some water as we drove to the first accommodation in Lhasa. She then sent me a few locations within the city to explore, for shopping and food and shared her experience of living in the region for over a decade.

The following day we met our tour guide Bob, who to date has been my favourite tour guide. He was nothing short of incredible. Not only did he translate everything from Tibetan to Mandarin and English, making the tour accessible to all of us, but went above and beyond for all of us. Whether it was taking extra photos from awkward angles as the photographer to answering our follow-up questions or even giving us his own recommendations i.e. where to rent the traditional Tibetan clothes or shop for souvenirs. He was incredibly knowledgeable and humble- a true mix of wisdom and personal insight. I found his personal experiences and insight made the tour feel more authentic, especially as he had been doing this since 2009. His great anecdotes and true appreciation of the Tibetan culture, as well as his uplifting attitude and great sense of humour made the trip that much more special. Especially on the days when we were on the road for up to 7 hours, as we began the travel towards Everest Base Camp (EBC).

In terms of the people I met on the tour, it was truly a mixed bag in the best way possible! As I was a 22-year-old solo solo-female traveler you might expect that I would want to be around a similar company. In contrast, I had the best time ever with a wildly different demographic! From middle-aged interracial married couples to retired solo travelers and other solo travelers, my group was made up of people from different neighbouring countries each with their own experiences of travel. As someone who is learning Chinese this was perfect for improving my linguistic skills however most could also speak English so there were no language barriers either.

The people in my group were lovely, kind and interesting characters. Each with open-minds and curiousity about the Tibetan culture. Having people from different walks of life and experiences in my group turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Even with our different backgrounds, we shared laughter, food and stories. I am grateful to have been in the same group as them for those 8 days- it was a true pleasure. Also, the nature of the tour meant that we overlapped with different groups based on both of our itineraries, meaning that we mixed with others for the first few days of the tour. This was a great way to also meet others as some were also staying at the same hotel as us.

The driver Mr. Yu Jian was also incredible. He so kindly brought our luggage in and out of the vehicles and always waited for us patiently in the mornings. Even when we (I) were running late, losing track of the timings and rushing outside with a hastily prepared buffet breakfast to go.

In terms of the tour, my personal highlights were of course seeing EBC and Everest in person, however, the in-betweens were just as remarkable. The 108 zig-zags we had to endure on the way to EBC, the petrol station stops where we’d stretch our legs and interact with the locals (often trying to sell us things) and growing closer and closer to the enchanting Everest. Being able to see the surreal landscape views of Tibet, both in Lhasa and outside, was awe-inducing. As I flew in on 25/03, I was met with the mountainscape being submerged with snow. By the time we made it to EBC, the snow had mostly melted but the rugged mountain view perfectly complemented the seemingly endless holy Yamdrok Lake. It was a nature lover’s paradise through and through, especially with the domesticated and wild animals across the area.

I also thoroughly enjoyed interacting with the locals. They met me with such curiosity, warmth and open-mindedness. I was touched to be perhaps the first black European person they met, and hope that they left our interactions with a new perspective. The first meal I had in Tibet was also sublime (I will put a picture below of the dish and a screenshot of the location I went to, recommended to me by my first driver). There was also a traditional Tibetan musical performance shortly after I had finished my meal, also recommended to me by Susan which began around 8pm!

My favourite monastery we visited was also the Tashi Lhunpo monastery in Shigatse, which we visited on our penultimate day in Tibet. We went on a Sunday which meant that not many tourists, if any, were there. Especially the tour took place during the off-season (End of March/Early April). As such it was an immersive experience being able to calmly walk through the monastery. With a history dating back to 1447, I felt like I connected to this the most, with there being living trees on the site that had been first planted over 400 years ago! Even seeing locals re-paint some of the religious paintings and the monks ready to enter for their evening classes gave a sense of serenity. It was a wonderful way to end the trip. Also, I would like to highlight seeing the Yamdrok Lake’s deep shades of turquoise from many angles (extraordinary), trying yak meat for the first time (different and at times tasty), seeing the Karola glacier (even when the rest of the landscape was snowless), seeing monks’ daily debates at Sera Monastery, of course climbing and seeing Polata Palace (tip: bring a 50 RMB note with you to take the famed picture outside Polata Palace- a fellow tour member loaned me his, thanks Yuki!), as well as Jokhang Temple and the Tibetan incense making where the activity leader wrote us, upon our request, a sign in the Tibetan language with anything i.e. our name or quotes. Seeing the stars on the first day of the new moon in the village just outside of Everest was also phenomenal (tip: walk 5-10 minutes in the opposite direction of heading into town to escape the light pollution for a better view, we only stayed out for 15 minutes just around midnight due to fatigue but if you really commit to it and maybe even venture further out and perhaps later on in the night around the new moon phase you will be stunned out what will find in the starry night sky.. hopefully the milky way!).

I would also like to give a warm mention to the hotel workers in the first hotel we stayed in Lhasa as they were incredibly kind to me. They were curious to know what my story was and where I had travelled as well as catering to my needs in the mornings (i.e. morning coffee etc.). Though they won’t see this, the woman working at the Tibetan clothes’ rental who helped me take pictures on my phone and conversed with me was also very kind! Even the shopkeeper who gave me a freebie after I bought some goods from his store was patient with me as I perused through the shops looking for instant noodles. Overall, I was met with such kindness from the very start of the trip until the very end!

Regarding altitude sickness, if you are worried about the high altitude, I bought Diamox , also known as Acetazolamide, (250mg per tablet) and got a prescription from a pharmacist. I took 1 tablet the day before I flew into Lhasa (during my layover in Kunming, Yunnan) and took another tablet for the next two days, waiting 24 hours between each 250mg dose. I adjusted well to the altitude and only took another one when we were heading to higher altitudes (particularly the mountain pass that is higher than EBC and the day of EBC). In total, I took 4 tablets on 4 days (the day before landing in Lhasa, days 1 and 2 of the tour as well as day 4 of the tour). I stopped taking it after EBC day and was fine throughout the trip. The tour will provide you with one free bottle of oxygen, as well as an emergency tank of oxygen in the shuttle bus. For reference I didn’t finish the bottle of oxygen throughout the trip but bought a spare one from the supermarket down the road from the hotel in Lhasa and the quality was great for only a few more RMB (lasted the entire trip). With a lot of water for hydration and taking it easy, alongside deep breaths, I think this tour is accessible to anyone without any underlying health conditions.

Finally, I would like to thank my tour agent Catherine Wang who has supported me throughout this trip! From when I first sent an email back in December 2024 to inquire about this tour until present she has supported me and provided me with updates throughout this process. Although I sent persistent emails (regarding the Shigatse earthquake and permit process/progress update) she always kept me in the loop. Even during the trip she had sent me an email to ask how it was going. Thank you very much for your patience and hard work, this trip has been the trip of a lifetime!

TLDR: I would 1000% recommend this trip and tour. All the little moments and cherished memories I have made will last a lifetime. Thank you to Bob, Mr. Yu Jian, Catherine, Susan, my tour group members and all the others who have made this trip so special. I am beyond grateful.

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Tour name: Line B2, 8 days Lhasa-Yamdroktso-Shigaste-Mt.Everest tour. Key people: Bob (local Tibetan tour guide), Catherine Wang (travel consultant)...
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Destination(s): Tibet

Date of Experience: Oct 07, 2024

Tour Customized by: Catherine

You May be Interested in This Tour: 8 Days Lhasa Yamdrok Shigatse Group Tour with Everest Base Camp

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Prompt, helpful advice

Liz was prompt with her helpful response. We appreciate her help.

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Liz was prompt with her helpful response. We appreciate her help.
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Destination(s): Beijing

Date of Experience: Oct 07, 2024

Tour Customized by: Liz

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