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Seasonal Recommendations of Travel in China

Category: Destinations

Autumn

Sept.~Nov.	Destination	Route
	Kanas Lake Nestled in the deep forests and snow-capped Altay Range in Xinjiang, the long bean-shaped lake is famous for its changing colors and the shining autumn around. Legend of the "Kanas Monster" also adds another air of mystery to the lake...more about Kanas Lake	Urumqi - Bu'erjin - Kanas Lake - Bu'erjin - Urho Ghost City - Karamay - Urumqi
	Daocheng-Yading Located in the southwest of Sichuan, Yading, the "Shangri-La" discovered by Joseph Rock, is renowned for the 3 holy peaks and rolling landscapes. It is Tibetan's holy land, one of China's most awe-inspiring nature reserves and a paradise for photographers and trekkers...more in Daocheng & Yading	Chengdu - Rilong(Siguniang Shan) -Danba - Xinduqiao - Litang - Daocheng -Yading - Daocheng - Zhongdian -Deqin (Meili Snow Mt.) - Lijiang - Kunming
	Meili Snow Mt. (Kawa Karpo) Consisting of 13 snow-clad peaks over 6000m above sea level in Northwest Yunnan, the Meili Snow Range offers splendid view of glaciers, vegetations, alpine lakes as well as great opportunities to hike and explore both nature and Tibetan culture. It's one of the most sacred mountains of Tibetan Buddhism....more about Meili Snow Mt.	Ditto

Summer

June~August	Destination	Route
	Qinghai Lake The largest salt water lake in China, whose beauty lies in its salty vastness and the remote peace that it instills. Highlights of the lake include the Bird Island, a peninsular in the westernmost part of the lake and the most impressive sight, especially in season ...more about Qinghai Lake	Xining - Qinghai -Golmud - Nam-Tso - Lhasa - Tsedang - Namchak Bawa - Yarlong Tsangpo Grand Canyon - Ranwu - Bangda - Litang - Kangding - Chengdu
	Xiahe(Gannan) a tiny, bustling town nestles in a mountain valley in southwest Gansu.It is not just the amazing sights of the Labrang Monastery and the Sangke Grassland that will enamour you with Xiahe, but also the vibrant atmosphere. The town is also a thoroughfare for inbound pilgrims from Qinghai and Tibet...more about Xiahe	Chengdu - Maerkang - Hongyuan - Zoige - Langmusi - Xiahe - Lanzhou - Wuwei - Zhangye - Jiayuguan - Dunhuang
	Tibet As "the Rooftop of the World", "the 3rd Pole of the Earth" and "the Kingdom of Budhhist", Tibet is undoubtedly a mysterious land to the world. The mystic and exotic civilization, holy religious culture and soul-shocked snowy landscape attracts numerous tourists and backpackers. While its disputable liberation and Dalai Lama's exile adds a legendary color to the land..more in Tibet	Lhasa - Shigatse - Lhatse - Mt. Everest - Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar - Zhada Clay Forest & Guge Ruins - Gar(Shiquanhe)

Early Summer

Apr.~ May	Destination	Route
	Lugu Lake A body of water tuckled in the mountains in Southwest China, known for its peculiar natural scenery and the unique, mysterious culture of the Mosuo people. The place has become something of a legend because of the matriarchal system which sustains even today...More here	Kunming-Lijiang- Lugu Lake
	Tiger Leaping Gorge A narrow but stunning gorge between Haba Snow Mt. and the steep backside of Jade Dragon Mountain. The hiking trail runs along the base of Haba Peak providing spectacular views when you make the difficult yet amazing walk in one of the world most beautiful gorge. More about the Gorge and Trekking...	Kunming-Lijiang- Tiger Leaping Gorge- Zhongdian-Deqin

Winter

Dec.~Feb.	Destination	Route
	Dragon's Backbone Rice Terrace The 66sqkm rice terrace located in Ping'an and Jinkeng of Longsheng in northeast Guangxi, first built in the Yuan dynasty and completed in the Qing dynasty by minority Zhuang people,spans an altitude from 300m to 1100m. Stunning minority Yao & Zhuang villages scattered along the slopes...More	Kaili to Yangshuo
	Nujiang Gorge Lying in a narrow strip of land bordering Myanmar, sandwiched by Gaoligong and Biluo Mountain ranges, the gorge runs through one of China's remotest areas, which is rich in ethnic minority cultures. With awe-inspiring scenery of steep cliffs, onrushing rivers and waterfalls, it's the first choice for those adventure-hunting domestic and foreign travelers now..More about Nujiang Gorge	Kunming -Liuku- Fugong-Gongshan- Bingzhongluo
	Luoping Lying in the underdeveloped eastern part of Yunnan, dominated by karst features. Early spring, the blossoming rapeseed flowers draws flocks of tourists and photographers. Sprawling farmland covered in golden rape stretches right up to the horizon, forming a sea of yellow buds and filling the air with the refreshing smell of spring. More	Kunming <-> Luoping
	Yuanyang Renowned for its rice terrace crafted out by bare hands of the Hani minoriy people 1000 years ago.It's a self sustaining ecosystem. Only one harvest in a year, planting is from March to Oct/Nov. The Hani people have repeated this for more than a thousand years. From winter to early spring, the empty terrace is irrigated with water from the forest above. More	Kunming<-> Jianshui<-> Yuanyang

By admin, Published: April 2, 2007 - 15:46 Last Updated: November 26, 2007 - 17:33 » More Articles in Destinations

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