February isthe last month of winterin most of China. It's the right time to appreciate rape flowers and plum blossoms in warm places. Meanwhile, Spring Festival, or Chinese New Year, is more likely to fall in February, when China will be filled with happiness and huge celebrations.
![Best Places to Visit in February in China](http://www.l-line.net/data/grey.gif)
1. Beijing — the Great Wall in Snow, and Skiing
![Great Wall in Snow](http://www.l-line.net/data/grey.gif)
- Average February temperatures: -5–3°C (23–37°F)
- Read more onBeijing Weather in February.
February is a quiet time for traveling to Beijing (apart from during theSpring Festival rush). You can enjoy aless-crowded trip, especially at the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace, which are full of crowds in peak season.
If you are interested inskiing, Beijing is an ideal place. There are severalski resorts around Beijing: such as Chongli Thaiwoo Ski Resort and Nanshan Ski Resort.
If you are traveling during Spring Festival, we recommendBeijing's temple fairs, a traditional experience held at ancient temples for hundreds of years. The most famous temple fairs in Beijing are Changdian Temple Fair, Dongyue Temple Fair, and Baiyun Temple Fair. Readtop 10 Beijing temple fairs.
- China New Year Celebration Tour
- 6-Day Beijing Winter Tour— Skiing in a 2022 Olympic Winter Games Venue
2. Harbin — Colorful Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival
![Harbin St Sofia Orthodox Church](http://www.l-line.net/data/grey.gif)
- Average February temperatures: -21–-8°C (-7–17°F)
- Read more onHarbin Weather in February.
Harbin is the northernmost city of China, near Russia. You can see manyRussian-style buildingsthere, such as St Sofia Orthodox Church. It is always an ideal place to visit in China's wintertime.
The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festivallast till late February. You can see many (life-size) famous buildings etc. sculpted in ice or snow.
Harbin is also a good place for skiing. If you are interested in skiing, please refer toYabuli Skiing Center, Erlongshan Skiing Resort, and Jihua Skiing Resort.
- 7天哈尔bin, Yabuli, China Snow Town, and Jilin Tour
- 4-Day Club Med Yabuli Skiing Vacation
- One-Day Ice and Snow Fairyland Tour
3. Changbai Mountain — Splendid Wintry Scenery
- Average February temperatures: -30–-10°C (-22–14°F)
Changbai Mountain is one of the top scenic mountains in China. It has splendid scenery in all four seasons, but it is especially beautiful in winter and an extraordinary winter resortfor all kinds of visitors.
Heavenly Lake is like a sapphire set in the snowy mountains. Gorgeous rime hangs on the branches. Mt. Changbai's hot spring river is covered by mist.
Changbai Mountain offersvarious snow activitieslike skiing, winter rafting, sledding, and snowmobiling. There are also many luxury hot spring resorts.
4. Yunnan — Rice Terraces, Flowers, Hot Springs
![Canola Flowers in Luoping](http://www.l-line.net/data/grey.gif)
- Average February temperatures: 5–20°C (41–68°F)
- Read more aboutYunnan Weather.
February is a good time to visit Yuanyang's Rice Terraces (in Kunming prefecture, southwest China). It is one of China's five most beautiful rice terraces.
It looks like a huge palette, with red earth and water in the fields reflecting the blue sky and golden sunshine. Around mid-February, the blooming wildflowers make it more charming.
It's also an ideal month to see rape flowers in Luoping. The yellow rape flowers, covering an area of more than 100 square kilometers (39 sq mi), are in full bloom between February and March.
The warm sub-tropical sunshine, clear dry-season skies, and moderate climate will let you enjoy abundantoutdoor activities. Explore tropical landscapes in Xishuangbanna, hike on the original Tea Horse Road in Lijiang, and relax in a volcanic hot spring in Tengchong.
- 6-Day Xishuangbanna and Pu'er Tour
- 6-Day Jianshui and Yuanyang Tour
- 7-Day Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang Winter Tour
- 8-Day Yunnan Tour of the Nu River and Tengchong
5. Sanya — Warmest Place in China
![Sanya Beach](http://www.l-line.net/data/grey.gif)
- Average February temperatures: 18–28°C (-64–82°F)
- Read more onSanya Weather in February.
If you want a trip away from the coldness of China's winter, Hainan Island is ideal. It's the warmest place in China during February.
You canhave fun in the seaand on the beaches in Sanya, known as "Oriental Hawaii". Experience spreading the sails, diving in the blue ocean, flying through a tropical forest by zipline, hiking in'Sky's Edge Sea's Corner' Scenic Zone, and shopping for duty-free commodities.
6. The Yellow Mountains — Magnificent Snow Scenery
![the yellow mountain in snow, seas of clouds](http://www.l-line.net/data/grey.gif)
- Average January temperatures: -22–3°C (-8–37°F)
- Read more on Yellow Mountain Weather in January.
If you are looking for enchanting mountain snow scenery, the Yellow Mountains is an ideal destination.
Different from many famous pictures, the Yellow Mountains in February have breathtaking views of a pure white world. The famous scene "the seas of cloud" is more likely to be seen in winter.
And the sunrises and sunsets on the mountains are very splendid. You can enjoy the scenery by yourself most of the time, unlike in the overcrowded summer.
Plan Your Winter Holiday with Us
For travelers who prefer snow scenery and activities, see our most recommendedcustomizableice and snow tours:
- 7天哈尔bin, Yabuli, China Snow Town, and Jilin Tour— Charming Northeast China
- 7天哈尔bin, China Snow Town, and Changbai Mountain Tour— Snowy Changbai Mountain
- 5-Day Chengdu and Hailuogou Tour— a Song of Ice and Fire
For those who'd prefer a warm winter escape, see our top recommendedcustomizablewarm winter tours:
- 5-Day Sanya Tour with the Best Beach— a Feast of Sea, Shore, and Sun
- 6-Day Xishuangbanna and Pu'er Tour— Escape to the Rainforest
- 7-Day Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang Winter Tour