Comprising the city states and provinces of: Shanghai, Shandong, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Chongqing, Hubei provinces)
South China represents the richest of cultural tapestries weaving together ancient imperial grandeur, riverine civilizations, and dynamic modern cities. It is the economic engine of modern China, yet equally rewarding for its classical gardens, Confucian heritage, karst landscapes, and vibrant food cultures.
Best Time to Visit: March–May (spring) and September–November (autumn) offer pleasant temperatures and low rainfall across most provinces, ideal for sightseeing and rural travel
Highlights:
- Shanghai – Art Deco architecture, the Bund, world-class museums.
- Suzhou & Hangzhou (Jiangsu/Zhejiang) – Classical gardens, tea culture, canals.
- Mount Huangshan (Anhui) – Iconic granite peaks and pine trees.
- Fujian – Hakka tulou villages, Wuyi Mountains tea region.
- Guangdong – Cantonese cuisine, ancestral halls, Kaiping diaolou.
- Guangxi – Li River cruises, karst peaks of Guilin and Yangshuo.
- Guizhou – Miao and Dong minority villages, lush waterfalls.
- Chongqing – Yangtze River cruises, hotpot culture, Dazu rock carvings.
- Hubei – Three Gorges Dam, Wuhan’s lakes and colonial legacies.
- Shandong – Confucius’ hometown (Qufu), Mount Tai pilgrimage.
