China in March 2025: Blossoming Adventures Await in Spring

A China tour in March is full of surprises. Fresh teas are waiting to be picked, mountain trails are shaded by dense forests, and ancient towns are awakened by babbling streams; Besides, the unique soft light of March is intertwined with the seas, lakes, mountains, and fields to form rare wonders. Here, we share with you the best places to travel in China in March and the best things to do.

China's Weather in March

China in March sees a gradual warming in general, but the climate varies considerably from region to region. The south and east are warmer, suitable for travel, while the east may see rainy days due to cold air. The north and west are relatively colder, with snow still falling in some areas.

Southern China

Southern China in March is warm, humid, and sunny, which attracts lots of tourists. The average daily temperatures in cities like Shenzhen, Dali, and Xiamen are all around 20℃, and in Sanya around 25℃, suitable for all kinds of activities with spring blossoms and gentle breezes.

Dali

Eastern China

Eastern China in March is mild and humid, and everything is revitalized. Cities like Hangzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing, and Wuxi are suitable for flower viewing and strolling through ancient towns. Occasional cold air returns to the east in March, requiring warm clothing and rain gear for the rainy days.

Western China

Western China has great differences in elevation, mild in the south but still has snow in the north. Most of Tibet in March is still cold due to its high altitude, but Nyingchi, Tibet's lowest altitude, is mild for flower viewing. Average temperatures in Sichuan generally fluctuate between 10-15 degrees Celsius.

Northern China

Most areas in northern China have not yet entered spring in March. Average temperatures in cities like Beijing and Tianjin are around 10 degrees Celsius, with a large temperature difference between day and night. Cities at the northern end such as Harbin and Changchun are still cold, with average temperatures around zero degrees Celsius.

Best Places to Travel in March

Dali

Dali in March is synonymous with coziness, with warmth and sunshine, seas of cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers, healing green wheat waves, and tranquil old towns. While traveling to Dali in March, you will start a prose poem day with birdsong and the scent of flowers. Drink a cup of early spring tea, drench yourself in the cherry blossom rain at the Dali University, cross the green wheat waves in the Xizhou ancient town, encounter the golden rapeseed fields at the foot of the Cangshan Mountain, and then embrace the gentle spring breeze by the gem-blue Erhai Lake until the sun sets.

Hangzhou

Hangzhou in March is full of springtime vitality. Take a boat through the scenic spots and ancient towns, and there are lush trees and blooming flowers as far as you can see. Entering the March painting of Hangzhou, you can watch the emerald willow waves turning over and listen to the orioles singing in the Jujing Garden, start a real-life Wizard of Oz in the Tortoise Pond, or take a water bus to follow the soft waves through the bustling city and the quiet old town.

Hangzhou West Lake

Shenzhen

Shenzhen in March is like a giant garden, from the parks to the corners of the streets, all kinds of flowers are blooming, and the air is filled with fragrance. The bougainvillea spreads over the buildings, pouring down like waterfalls; the kapok lining the streets blooms like fire burning in the branches; the rhododendron moulmainense in the Wutong Mountain climbs from the bottom to the top; and the hundreds of varieties of Chinese rose in the People's Park takes you into the "Monet's Garden".

Sanya

Sanya in March is the perfect place for a beach vacation with pleasant temperatures and sunshine. With its long sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, Sanya offers you the opportunity to soak up the sun and try out a variety of water activities. The white sandy coast of Yalong Bay stretches for several kilometers and is home to numerous exotic flowers and tropical plants. The water of Wuzhizhou Island is clear, and the various rare marine creatures give you a visual feast while diving. The fantastic undersea sightseeing and quaint fishing villages of the Xidao Amusement Park immerse you in this paradise on the sea.

What to Do in March

Strolling Through the Sea of Flowers

In March, all of China is in bloom, go find the grandest seas of flowers. In Nyingchi, Tibet, a sea of peach blossoms stretches from the foot of the snow-capped mountains to the river valleys, wild and vigorous. More than half a million cherry blossoms in Wuhan are in bloom, with petals dancing in the wind like butterflies, dreamy and romantic. In Jinchuan, Sichuan Province, the pear blossoms stretching over a hundred kilometers in the Jinchuan River Valley cover the slopes, fluttering like waves of snow.

Hiking the Relaxing Trails With Spring Colors

You can explore the most beautiful ancient forest road in Shaoxing, Xiake Ancient Road; to see thousand-year-old Chinese Torreya trees along the ancient trail hidden deep in the Kuaijishan Mountain. In Fenghuang Ancient Town, Hunan Province, you can stroll along the banks of the Tuojiang River, explore the distinctive stilt building, and listen to the melodious songs of the Miao people. Or walk along the Wuyuan alleyways paved with stone slabs, and cross the overlapping poetic villages and the arch bridges over the streams and rivers.

Sampling the Fresh Spring Teas

As one of the most original tea-producing regions in China, Sichuan makes a wide variety of famous teas such as Bamboo Leaf Green, Mengding Ganlu, and Emei Snow Buds, making it one of the best places to taste tea and learn about tea culture. Biluochun tea from Dongting Mountain in Suzhou has a light and long-lasting floral and fruity aroma, and you can see the highly skillful tea picking and all the processing steps of Biluochun tea in Dongting Mountain. Hangzhou's Longjing tea has long been famous, with "Shifeng Longjing tea" being the best quality; and the entire Shifeng Mountain, except for one small village at its foot, is planted with Longjing tea, making it an awesome place to experience tea picking.

Photographing the Spring Wonders

In March, some natural landscapes reach their most photogenic state of the year. In Xiapu, Fujian Province, the mudflats intertwined with the tides in the changing light look like huge color palettes, and the steamy sea and the overlapping shadows of poles make a dreamlike secret land. Around 17,000 hectares of rice terraces in Yuanyang are like mirror fragments reflecting the sky, sparkling in the sunset as golden ladders hanging down from the clouds. In Guilin, the white gauze-like fog flows slowly on the Li River, the marvelous mountains and rocks on the shore are faintly discernible, and the boats and rafts on the river seem to be wandering in the clouds.

Guilin Li River

Riding Along the Coast

March, with its gentle sea breezes and beautiful seaside scenery, is just right for riding along the coastline. The coastal tourist highway in Hainan connects a dozen fairyland-like bays such as Shimei Bay, Nanyan Bay, and Shenzhou Peninsula. The Sufengshan Island Ring Road in Fujian is like a long ribbon around the densely vegetated mountain, with crystal clear seawater as jewels on one side. Weizhou Island in Beihai is dotted with sea erosion landscapes, surrounded by a glass-like sea, and riding in the sea breeze and under the dappled shade of the trees is such a pleasant experience.

Events & Festivals

Huazhao Festival: Celebrating the Flower Goddess' Birthday

Every year around the middle to end of March (February 15 of the lunar calendar) China's Huazhao Festival arrives, with cities organizing a wide range of events to celebrate the birthday of the flower goddess.

Cities such as Hangzhou, Shanghai, Jinan, and Wuhan are great places to attend the Huazhao Festival, where the celebrations are even more colorful. You'll enjoy a parade of twelve flower goddesses, performances with ancient musical instruments, and Hanfu (traditional Chinese clothing) shows, and you can visit the flower market, sample flower teas and desserts, take photos with performers in Hanfu, and take part in flower tie-dyeing and pitch pot.

Crowds & Costs

In March, the Spring Festival vacation is over, and the prices of planes, hotels, and attractions have dropped a lot. At the same time, the traffic flow of popular tourist attractions has dropped significantly, making traveling more comfortable.

The flower-appreciation tour is the highlight of the travel market in March, with cities like Wuhan, Jinchuan, and Nyingchi becoming sought-after destinations for tourists, but the prices of traveling to these places don't skyrocket and remain much cheaper compared to the Spring Festival vacation. Warm, scenic southern cities such as Sanya, Dali, and Xiamen remain popular choices for trips, but with much fewer tourists compared to February.

China Travel Tips in March

Take Precautions Against Colds

In March, the temperature generally rises, however, it is the turn of the winter and spring seasons and the cold air sweeps back sometimes, so remember to bring a thick jacket with you for the chilly mornings and nights when traveling to China in March, some medicines against colds are also helpful.

Precautions Against Bugs Are A Necessity in the Wilderness

With all kinds of bugs active in March in the wilderness, it's better to wear long-sleeved tops, long pants, and shoes that cover the entire foot; don't use heavily scented cosmetics and perfumes, and put away leftover sweets.

Prevent Pollen Allergies

March is a good time to enjoy flowers, but people who have asthma or allergies are advised to minimize contact with flowers and not to sniff them; pollen of all kinds spreads with the wind in March, so when they are in the wilderness it's better for them to carry anti-allergy medicines, wear hats and masks, and long-sleeved tops and long pants.

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