Best Time to Visit Guizhou

The best time to visit Guizhou is March through May when the temperatures are mild and the province's parks or mountains are green and blooming. June to August for grand waterfalls, and September to November for colorful leaves. Also, many ethnic festivals are celebrated then, when you can know China's ethnic minorities in depth. Late spring – along with summer – is prime tourist season, and hotel and flight prices reflect the surge. You're more likely to find airfare and accommodation deals in winter though you'll also encounter chilly temperatures. 

May to October

May to October is the peak season for Guizhou travel, because at this time the temperature is pleasant and the scenery is the most beautiful. Also, as Guizhou is a gathering area of ethnic minorities, the festival times of these ethnic minorities are quite popular among travelers. For example, early April before spring ploughing, early July after summer harvest and October after autumn harvest. However, the ticket price of attractions and accommodation cost will be higher during the peak seasons.

November to April

If you're looking to save some money, travel during the chilly, winter season. The low season for Guizhou is from November to next April when there will be frost and the temperature will be comparatively lower. But compared with other Chinese cities, Guizhou is still relatively warm. Accordingly, the admission price of the scenic spots will be cheaper, and the accommodation does not need a lot of expenses. But Chinese New Year usually in late January to Middle February is an exception, when many people go to Guizhou to experience the Spring Festival customs of ethnic minorities, which is also a peak season.

Times to Avoid 

Try to avoid the two busiest travel peaks of the year in China – Chinese New Year, and Chinese National Day Holiday from October 1 to 7. During the two longest holidays in China, there will be large crowds at tourist attractions and you can't really enjoy yourself. Meanwhile, the airfare and hotel accommodation fee is much higher than usual times, and it is difficult to buy train tickets during Chinese New Year. You should also avoid Chinese three-day holidays like Qingming Festival, which is in early April, and Dragon Boat Festival in June. If it is possible, try to avoid summer vacation, which runs from July to August, when there are a lot of students and parents traveling.