China Weather in February

February is the last month of winter in China. Areas north of the Qinling-Huaihe Line are still cold, while areas to the south are slightly warmer. High-altitude regions like Tibet and Xinjiang remain quite cold.

Is February a Good Time to Visit China

It depends on what kind of travel experience you want. If you want to try snow sports, experience the lively atmosphere of the Spring Festival, and enjoy flower fields, then coming to China in February is the right choice.

In February, the ice and snow in northern China haven't melted yet, and you can skate to your heart's content.

During the Spring Festival, in the hutongs of Beijing, you can see red lanterns hanging everywhere and go to temple fairs.

In Pingyao Ancient City, there will be a Shehuo Festival. You can join in activities like making dumplings, guessing lantern riddles, and watching opera performances to fully experience the festive flavor.

In late February, the 200,000-mu rape flower field in Luoping County in Qujing City will be in bloom. This place is known as one of China's Top Ten enchanting scenic spots.

China Weather in the Northeast Regions in February

In February, the weather in Northeast China is frigid overall, and everything is icy cold everywhere. Don't expose your body parts outside for a long time, or you'll feel severe pain, especially in your fingers and ears.

When the ice and snow haven't melted yet, if you go to the banks of the Songhua River, you can see large expanses of white rime. Rime is an opaque layer of ice hanging on tree branches. Being in it is like stepping into an ice and snow kingdom.

What to Wear in the Northeast Part of China

Upper garments: thermal underwear, sweater, vest, long down jacket

Lower garments: thermal pants, cotton-padded pants, down pants

Accessories: waterproof and warm gloves, hat, fluffy earmuffs, and snow boots

How to keep warm in Northeast China in February

You need to wear high-top, waterproof, and slip-resistant snow boots. This way, snow won't get into your shoes, and they can also keep you warm and prevent slipping. Put on a thickened hat, earmuffs that can cover your ears, a thick scarf, and touch-screen gloves to protect your head, neck, and hands well.

Bring along hand warmers. They can be stuck on your body to warm key parts and also keep electronic devices like your phone warm. Prepare a well-insulated cup so you can drink hot water to warm yourself up anytime. Also, bring skin care products like lip balm, hand cream, and moisturizing face cream to prevent your skin from getting dry and cracked due to the cold.

China Weather in February in Northern Regions

In February, it's generally very cold in northern China, but it's a bit warmer than in Northeast China. You don't need to wear thick clothes, but a windproof jacket.

There aren't places like an ice and snow kingdom in North China. But you can go to Nanshan Ski Resort to have a great time skiing. It's the largest ski resort with the most advanced facilities around Beijing.

If you can't ski or it's your first time skiing, you'd better find a professional coach. Otherwise, you're likely to fall over a lot.

What to Wear in the Northern Part of China

Upper Segment: thermal wear, sweater, short down jacket

Lower Segment: thermal pants, cotton-padded trousers

Accessories: hat, gloves

China Weather in February in the Northwest Regions

In February, the northwest region is very cold overall, with a significant temperature difference between day and night. You should bring coats of different thicknesses.

You can visit Xi'an to learn how to create terracotta warriors. Everyone's creations are unique. Even if you don't make a perfect one, you'll still feel a great sense of accomplishment. Or, you can visit Xinjiang, stay with local families, and experience their local customs.

What to Wear in the Northwest Part of China

Upper garments: thermal wear, fleece jacket, windbreaker, short down jacket

Lower garments: thermal pants, down pants

Accessories: gloves, hat, earmuffs, and snow boots

China Weather in February in Central Regions

In February, Central China is cold, and winter clothes are the main choice for dressing. The provinces in Central China are in humid areas and get more rain than those in northern regions.

You can take a stroll through Fenghuang Ancient Town. The town has majestic city walls and neatly arranged stilt houses, making you feel like you've traveled back to ancient China.

Or you can visit Wangxian Valley to see its night scenery. The night view there is like a fairyland, giving you the feeling of being in a world of immortals and heroes.

What to Wear in the Central Part of China

Upper garments: long-sleeved shirt, fleece-lined sweatshirt, short down jacket, jacket

Lower garments: cotton-padded trousers or fleece-lined sweatpants

Accessories: gloves, hat, and hiking shoes

China Weather in February in Southern Regions

Most places in the South are quite warm, with only northern Guangxi being relatively cold. In those warm southern cities, you can wear autumn or even summer clothes, but you still need to wear winter clothes in Guilin.

When it's cold in winter in Guilin, you can go hiking along the Lijiang River. This can warm up your body and also purify your mind. Walking along the river, you'll see continuous karst landforms and clear river water, like a beautiful landscape painting that mesmerizes you.

If you want to escape winter, then head to Sanya. You can sunbathe on the beach and even explore the underwater world.

What to Wear in the South Part of China

In northern Guangxi, wear a fleece-lined sweatshirt, a down jacket, and a pair of cotton-padded trousers. In other areas of Guangxi, swap the down jacket for a vest or fleece jacket.

In Guangdong, a long-sleeved shirt, a thin jacket, and a pair of jeans will do.

In Hainan, you can wear shorts and a short-sleeved shirt. Add a shirt in the evening when it gets a bit cooler.

China Weather in February in the Southwest Regions

Xishuangbanna is in the tropical zone, and its temperature is more comfortable. You mainly wear summer or autumn clothes. In other places, it's cold, and you need to wear winter clothes.

You can go to Lhasa to challenge the Karola Glacier. The glacier seems to merge with the sky, with mountains and rocks nearby. It really makes you marvel at the power of nature.

Xishuangbanna, on the other hand, offers a totally different scene. It's full of Dai cultural characteristics, and you can experience local customs up close.

What to Wear in the Southwest Part of China

In Xishuangbanna, you can wear short-sleeved shirts. When it's cool in the morning and evening, you can just put on a long-sleeved shirt and casual pants.

In other places, you need to wear thermal underwear, sweatshirts, down vests, and short down jackets. For pants, wear a pair of cotton pants, and when going to Tibet, wear an extra pair of thermal pants.

If you're going to high-altitude areas like Shangri-La, Jiuzhaigou, and Lhasa, you should also wear a hat and a pair of gloves.

China Weather in February in Eastern Regions

The weather in Taiwan and Xiamen is cool, and autumn clothes will be fine; it's cold in other places, so you need to wear winter clothes. Also, because they are close to the sea, there will be more rain.

You can climb Mount Huangshan to see the sea of clouds and admire the strangely shaped stones. If you're lucky, you can even see the snowy scenery. When the sun rises, the sunlight shines on the snowy ground, which is white with a touch of golden yellow-it's extremely beautiful.

What to Wear in the Eastern Part of China

In Taiwan and Fujian, wear a long-sleeved shirt and a hooded sweatshirt on the upper body, and a pair of jeans or casual pants on the lower body.

In other places, you need to wear a long-sleeved shirt, a sweatshirt, and an additional windbreaker on the upper body, and a pair of fleece-lined pants on the lower body.

Top Destinations in China in February

Come to China in February. You can ski in Northeast China, visit temple fairs in North China, and enjoy flowers in South China.

Harbin

Yabuli Ski Resort is super famous in China and an awesome place for skiing. It has the longest alpine ski run in Asia. With one ticket, you can ski on three mountains. There are over fifty ski runs in total, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced ones.

Whether you're a newbie picking up a snowboard for the first time or a pro looking to try tricky moves, you can find a suitable run here.

How to Get to Yabuli Ski Resort: Taking the high-speed train from Harbin Railway Station to Yabuli West Railway Station takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.

A second-class seat costs USD 10/CNY 76. Then, it takes about 20 minutes to take a taxi from the train station to the ski resort, costing CNY40.

Beijing

Visiting temple fairs in Beijing during the Spring Festival is an amazing way to experience traditional culture! The ticket for Ditan Temple Fair is super cheap, just CNY10.

You can watch performances imitating the Qing Dynasty's earth-worship ceremony, enjoy folk flower shows, stroll through stalls selling intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, and taste snacks from time-honored brands.

Besides the Ditan Temple Fair, Beijing also has large temple fairs like Longtan Temple Fair and Grand View Garden Temple Fair to explore!

How to Get to Ditan Temple Fair: Take Metro Line 2 or Line 5, get off at Yonghegong Lama Temple Station, and then walk about 300 meters to reach Ditan Park.

Yunnan

In late February, Luoping is like a gigantic natural garden! Almost 66,667 hectares of rape flowers bloom together, and the Jiulong Waterfalls are surrounded by a golden sea of flowers. Every photo you take looks like a blockbuster.

An annual Rape Flower Festival is held here, where you can watch Buyi ethnic people singing antiphonal songs and celebrating the Water-Splashing Festival. You can also take a little train through the flower fields and taste local specialties!

How to Get to Luoping: Taking a train from Kunming Railway Station to Luoping Railway Station takes 4 hours. The price for a hard seat is USD5/CNY 37.5.

Then, it takes about 10 minutes to take a taxi from the train station to the rape flower sea, costing CNY 10.

You can find the timetable of the train on our train booking page.

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February coincides with the Chinese New Year celebration, during which some tourist attractions may temporarily close for business. However, restaurants, hotels, and public transportation will continue to operate as usual. For those attractions that remain open, they are likely to be extremely crowded. If your itinerary isn't well-planned or your preparations aren't thorough, your travel experience might not be very enjoyable.

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