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China Winter Tours | Best China Winter Trips & Vacations 2025

Winter is the low season in China with lower prices and less crowds when travel in this season. It is a good time to make your vacation to China in winter and you can fully enjoy winter festivals, have snow fun, appreciate stunning scenery, bask in the sun, and try delicious Chinese food...

China is vast with natural diversity and varied climate that travelers can travel across China for different landscapes, different weather in different destinations in winter. Head to Northeast China and immerse in a white snow paradise and attend the famous Ice and Snow Festival with a temperature as low as -24°C and stay fresh in the tropical zone and relax at the beautiful beaches to feel warmth with a temperature as mild as 27°C in the South China. If you want to skip both the extreme weather, you are highly recommended to the high altitude land in Southwest China like Yunnan and Sichuan provinces or coastal cities in Southeast China like Xiamen and its surroundings.

“The holiday is here,
Brings festive family cheer.
The days go by too fast,
To make vacation last.”

Let’s plan and spend a different winter in China in 2025! No matter you want to take a featured China winter trip or enjoy classic winter vacation, there’s nothing that this diverse country that can’t offer you. Travel with us now!

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Featured China Winter Tours

Featured China Winter Tours includes the best destinations for China winter travel. For those who love snow and ice, we recommend heading to the northeast to attend the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, where you can admire magnificent ice and snow sculptures, immersing yourself in a crystal-clear, dreamlike world. You can also visit China Snow Town, a fairy tale world covered in pure white snow, or head to Yabuli Ski Resort to fully enjoy the winter fun.

However, if you prefer warm sunshine during the winter, head south to the mild regions of Xiamen and Yunnan. In these places, winter is no longer cold; the sea breeze of Xiamen and the eternal spring climate of Yunnan provide a pleasant retreat.

For those who enjoy natural beauty, Huangshan, Zhangjiajie, and the Yuanyang Rice Terraces are excellent choices. These places offer unique winter landscapes, including snow-covered peaks, frosty leaves, magnificent sea of clouds, and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets.

Harbin
Harbin Ice Festival
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Experience the magic of the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, the largest event of its kind in the world, held annually in Harbin, China. The 41st edition of Harbin Ice and Snow Fe...
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Harbin - China Snow Town - Harbin
Harbin Snow Town
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5 Days
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Have you ever dreamed of stepping into the enchanting world of Frozen, where towering ice castles and delicate snow sculptures fill the landscape? What if you could experience that magical winter wond...
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Harbin - Yabuli - China Snow Town - Harbin
Harbin Snow Town & Skiing
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Step into a world where winter dreams come true on our 6 Days Harbin Winter Tour. This comprehensive journey invites you to explore the full magic of Harbin in winter, from the spellbinding Ice and Sn...
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Xiamen
Day Trip
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Places
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Discover the Best of Xiamen in a Day: History, Culture, Scenic Beauty and Local Delights Are you eager to explore and understand the quintessence of Xiamen within a span of just one day? Look no furt...
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Kunming - Dali - Lijiang - Shangri-La
Yunnan Classic Tour
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Yunnan is the most diverse province in southwestern China. A journey to Yunnan is a journey into the colorful ethnic cultures of the region’s Bai, Yi and Naxi people, as well as the various splendo...
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Kunming - Xishuangbanna
Tropical Rainforests
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Planning a trip to Xishuangbanna in South Yunnan? Consider to start from Kunming, where just 3.5 hours by high-speed train takes you directly to the heart of Xishuangbanna. Kunming, the capital of Yun...
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Huangshan
Discovery
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3 Days
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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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Zhangjiajie - Wulingyuan - Zhangjiajie
Short Trip
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Are you a fan of the movie "Avatar"(阿凡达)? Do you know where the real Avatar Mountain is located? Come to Zhangjiajie, one of the Top 10 must-visit cities in China, and join our 3 Days Classic Zha...
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Kunming - Yuanyang - Kunming
Hani Culture
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3 Days
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Are you interested in Hani Ethnic Culture? Would you like to visit the Yuanyang Rice Terraces, built by the Hani minority people 1,300 years ago? Take our 3 Days Yuanyang Rice Terraces Tour from Kunmi...
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Classic China Winter Tours with Best Exploration

Asia Odyssey Travel offers Classic China Winter Tours - ideal for first-time visitors who want an extended winter journey filled with diverse experiences. These China winter tours blend winter featured spots like Mt. Everest, Leshan,  Mt. Emei, Jiuzhaigou Valley, Gulangyu Island with China's most famous destinations: Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Chengdu, and Guilin. This combination lets you discover the country's many wonders in a single trip.
Beijing - Xian - Shanghai
Iconic Essentials
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This 8 days China tour to Beijing, Xian and Shanghai is the No.1 best selling tour chosen by most first-time travelers. Beijing, Xian and Shanghai are called the China golden triangle cities and als...
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Beijing - Xian - Zhangjiajie - Guilin - Shanghai
China Adventure
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“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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Beijing - Harbin
China Winter Tour
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If you’ve been dreaming of witnessing the spectacular Harbin Ice and Snow Festival but aren’t sure how to get Harbin, Beijing is the perfect starting point for your Winter adventure. Beijing offerin...
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Chengdu - Leshan - Emeishan - Chengdu - Lijiang - Shangri-La - Kunming
Ethnic Minority
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10Days
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8Places
The southwestern provinces are among the most alluring destinations in China. This region, though it is a rugged and mountainous region, lays claim to some of the most breathtaking scenery in all of...
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Chengdu - Leshan - Emei - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Lhasa
Iconic Essentials
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Embark on an unforgettable 11-day train tour from Chengdu to Tibet! Starting in Chengdu, you'll have the opportunity to interact with adorable pandas at the Chengdu Panda Base. Following this, you'l...
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Chengdu - Huanglong Valley - Jiuzhaigou Valley
Train Tour
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Experience the Sichuan Splendors: Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou, and Pandas! Welcome to the captivating province of Sichuan, where a world of wonders awaits. Begin your journey in Chengdu, a city renowned for i...
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Xiamen - Nanjing Tulou - Yongding Tulou - Xiamen
Discovery
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4Days
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4Places
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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Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Mt. Everest - Lhasa
Discovery
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8Days
Places
5Places
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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Kunming - Lijiang - Shangri-La - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Mt. Everest - Lhasa
Yunnan Tibet Discovery
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14Days
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Located in southwest and western China, Yunnan is renowned for its picturesque landscapes and vibrant ethnic cultures of the region’s Bai, Yi, Tibetan, and Naxi people, while Tibet is celebrated fo...
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Find China Tours in Winter by Month

To make it easier to plan a winter vacation in China, you can take a look at our winter trips designed in December, January and February. Feel free to pick your best travel destinations and itineraries by month.

10 Best Places to Visit in China in Winter

China is a vast country of climate contrasts. The weather and temperatures are totally different among Northeastern China, Northern China, Central China and Southern China. In Northeastern China, winters are cold and harsh and the whole area are blanked with white snow and rivers are frozen for months. It will be a white snowy fairytale world which are suitable for travelers who want to ski and have fun on snow land. In Northern and Central China, deserts, grasslands and mountain ranges make this region another one of extremes. Travelers can appreciate classic sights with different perspective and angles - showing you another side of beauty you never see before. While, the winters in Southern China are mild with average temperature around 12℃-18℃ and frost is exceptionally rare, making it comfortable time to visit this area.

Where do you want to spend your winters in China - the cold place or the warm one? The following are the 10 best places to visit in China in winter and you decide where to go and you will have an amazing winter vacation in China.
China Winter Tour to Sanya
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Sanya (Hainan) - Relax at Stunning Beaches with Comfortable Weather
Called “the Hawaii of China”, Sanya is on the southernmost tip Hainan Island with long coastline, blue sky, pristine white sand beaches, clear blue sea, abundant seafood, and tropical climate. To relax yourself on the beach, come to Yalong Bay, Sanya Bay, Dadonghai Bay, Haitang Bay, etc.
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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

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Prompt, helpful advice

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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