Weather: Average daily high temperatures of 8°C (46°F), in northern China it’s usually below zero

The Forbidden City in winterThe Forbidden City is quiet in winter.
China's winter low travel season is from November to (early) March. In the low season, although the weather is colder, you can save money on hotels, flights, and entry tickets, and you can avoid the tourist crowds.

Cities in north China like Beijing, Pingyao, and Harbin are gorgeous under a blanket of snow. If you can’t handle the chilly weather, south China has warm places, such as Hong Kong, Macau, Hainan, and southern Yunnan.