China Travel Forum

[Stanley]

A friend of mine and I are going to China this June. We will be arriving in Beijing on June 19 and then travel to Xi'an, Suzhou, Shanghai, Guilin and Hong Kong. Can any one tell us what type of weather to expect and what we might want to pack for this travel? Any must see and do? Because we want to show respect for the culture and the people while there what can we do now to prepare? Any advice or suggestions will be appreciated. Many thanks.

[Amy]

The whether of all your destinations will become hot during June, but it is bearable and the temperature is 17-31C (63-88F) on average. You may bring your summer clothes as well as some long-sleeves clothes (in case of rainy days)
There are so much to expect in Beijing: Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square,etc. In Xi'an you may visit the spectacular Terra-cotta Army and feel the ancient and historical atmosphere of this city. Suzhou is famous for its garden architectures and Suzhou embroidery while the scene in Shanghai will bring you to a different world. Shanghai has become an international metropolis and more and more expats are settling down in this developed city. Hong Kong of course the paradise for shopping sprees, it can be the most crowd city in the world. It is a vibrant city where the traffic never seems to stop and people always seem to be in a hurry.