May
May Destinations in China
In May, spring returns to China, everything is full of vigor, many natural scenic spots are full of flowers, mountains, grass and trees.
May is not too cold and not too hot, so it is an ideal season to visit China. We recommend the following places to visit in China in May: Zhangjiajie, Shangri-La, Chengdu, Tibet, Guilin, Zhongwei, Yangtze River Cruise, Silk Road, Chaozhou, Jingdezhen.
1. Zhangjiajie - Dense Forests and Sea of Clouds
■Zhangjiajie’s mountains have unique and wonderful views, which are even more enchanting and poetic in the smoky, misty weather of early summer.
■There are fewer people in this season and the atmosphere is more relaxing. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle, this season may be the best for you.
■Get completely away from the crowds and enjoy the scenery along the less traveled routes.
Explore the beautiful and secluded side of Tianmen Mountain by bicycle.
Experience rock climbing at Hongyanling (safety cable cliff challenge).
Try bungee jumping on the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge
2. Chengdu - Have a date with a cute panda
■Spring is in full swing in May and it’s a great time to visit Chengdu. Getting up close and personal with the adorable pandas and enjoying a meal of hot pot and Chengdu specialties are experiences not to be missed.
■Chengdu people love to soak up the warm spring sunshine in People’s Park, sip tea, play mahjong, enjoy an ear massage at a traditional teahouse and more.
■Where you can:
★Meet cute pandas at the Panda Breeding Research Center.
★Visit the last farmer’s market in Chengdu, learn how to bargain like a local and sample some local snacks.
★Enjoy a panda afternoon tea with a bird’s eye view of Tianfu Square.
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3. Chaozhou - Date with Food
■Chiu Chow carries on the food culture of the Qin Dynasty (2,200 years ago) and the Song Dynasty (1,000 years ago).
■It’s a food lover’s paradise – from delicious Teochew beef hotpot to fresh fish dumplings, from crispy spring rolls to novel curd cakes.
■Beyond the food culture, there is much more to explore: a glorious history, unique folklore ……
■Where you can:
★Enjoy delicious Teochew cuisine at Pai Fang Street.
★Savor Teochew Kung Fu Tea and watch Teochew Opera in the teahouses of Teochew Old Town.
★Explore Guangji Bridge, one of the greatest creations in the history of Chinese bridge building, while learning about the history of Chaozhou.
4. Jingdezhen - the best place to enjoy Chinese porcelain
■In southern China, there is a thousand-year-old town named after the Emperor Jingde of the Song Dynasty. It produces a beautiful and precious local specialty that even shares its English name “China”. Welcome to Jingdezhen.
■Porcelain is the soul and life of Jingdezhen. A trip to Jingdezhen is a must for porcelain lovers and porcelain enthusiasts alike.
■There you can:
★Visit the Porcelain Museum which takes you through the history of porcelain in China.
★Create some of your own porcelain under the guidance of a master.
★Visit the ancient town of Yaoli and discover the secret ingredients of porcelain.
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