6 Best Places to Visit in China in November 2024

November is one of the notable months for travel in the year. The average temperature in November in China is 3 ℃ ~13 ℃, and most places in China can appreciate colored fall scenery.

Moreover, travel in November expected fewer tourist crowds, and air tickets and hotels are relatively cheaper than in peak tourist seasons.

1. Xishuangbanna - Exotic Culture City in Yunnan

Xishuangbanna is located in a tropical zone with an annual average temperature of 21 ℃. The dry season is from November to April, and the rainy season is from May to October of each year.

What to See

The Tropical Rain Forest in Xishuangbanna is the best preserved in China. Tropical Botanical Garden, Wild Elephant Valley, and Big Buddha Temple are must-sees.

In the evening, strolling in the Xingguang night market, tasting Dai Flavor foods and various snacks from Southeast Asian countries, is also so a good place to buy handmade souvenirs.

What to Pack

Short-sleeved shirts, skirts, casual clothes, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, and umbrellas.

Suggested Itinerary: 6-Day Wild Yunnan Tour - Kunming, Xishuangbanna, Lijiang

2. Yangshuo - Oriental Global Town

Yangshuo is renowned as a “global Town”, tourists from all over the world travel to this town for its stunning landscape and taste of life.

The weather in November in Guilin and Yangshuo is mild and comfortable, often has a blue sky and clear days, a bit chill at night but never spoilt the trip.

What to See & Do

Having rented bikes, ride on narrow pathways winding to the ancient villages, take a bamboo raft in the Yulong River surrounded by mountains, engage in outdoor fun activities such as rock climbing, camping... absorbed in the exotic West Street at night, relax and have a cup of beer in the bar.

What to Wear

Long-sleeved shirts or blouses, pants, hoodies, and jackets.

3. Yellow Mountains and Tachuan - Huangshan

The autumn scenery of Huangshan in November is gorges, the temperature will be about 9℃-18℃, and fewer tourists and get to see more stunning views.

If you are planning to stay on the mountain for one night, you need to bring an outdoor jacket, sweater, and whatever that keeps you warm.

What to See

Trekking from Guangming Peak to Feilai Peak and then down to Xihai Grand Canyon, you can see colorful trees and plants along the way.

Tachuan Ancient Village is famous for its fall scenery in November, known as one of the "four most beautiful autumn scenery towns in China", just 1 hour on the roadway from the Yellow Mountains.

What to Pack

Pants, jacket, long sleeves in moderate Autumn, a pair of comfortable hiking boots, alpenstock used while hiking in the mountains.

3-Day Classical Yellow Mountain and Hongcun Village Tour

4. Sanya - China's Hawaii

Sanya is famous for its exotic beaches and golden coastlines, suitable for travel and enjoying the sunshine all year round.

The weather in Sanya in November is warm and comfortable, around 23℃-27℃ for the daytime.

Best Beaches in Sanya

• Sanya Bay, located 22km west of Sanya City, is renowned for its largest and longest coastline.
• Yalong Bay. Located in the east of Sanya City
• Tianya Haijiao
• Houhai Bay
• Dadonghai Beach is located in the center of the city

What to Pack

Casual clothes such as shorts, short sleeves, skirts, sandals, and slippers. You may need to bring a coat to wear at night.

Can Forigners go to Sanya?

Hainan Island adopted a visa-free policy for 59 countries' citizens on May 1, 2018. Travelers can stay 30 days with visa-free access to Sanya, Haikou, and other cities in Hainan Province.

Foreign passport holders from middle-risk and high-risk areas in China can travel to Hainan without a permit.

5. Beijing - Fall Red Leaves

November in Beijing is a great time of year to see the red leaves and ginkgoes, the weather in November is cool down and a bit chill at night.

Where to See the Fall Scenery

Fragrant Hills Park (Xiangshan Gongyuan) to see the red leaves spanning all over the mountains.

Climb the Great Wall to see the autumn scenery, camping on the Great Wall at night to admire the broad starlit sky dotted with stars.

What to Wear

The average temperature in Beijing in November is 0 ℃ -10 ℃, It is recommended to wear down jackets, suits, and thin sweaters.

6. Xiamen - Costal City and Minnan Culture

November is the off-season in Xiamen when you can avoid the tourist crowd. The climate is warm and miles with an average temperature of 16 ℃ -24 ℃.

What to See

Gulangyu, a beautiful island in Xiamen, take a ferry across Lujiang from Ximen to Gulangyu, stroll around to see the exquisite Western-style houses on the island, and track through Huandao Road to enjoy water views from this Xiamen coastal road.

What to Pack

Cool and breathable clothes such as shirts, skirts, T-shirts, sunglasses, and sunblock.