Southern China
Ideal for gentle nature, Cantonese cuisine, beach extensions, family travel, and combinations with Hong Kong/ mainland China.
Why include Southern China in a trip?
Ideal for gentle nature, Cantonese cuisine, beach extensions, family travel, and combinations with Hong Kong/ mainland China.
Climatee et saison touristique
Subtropical to tropical: mild winters, hot and humid summers, abundant rainfall. Possible typhoon season from June to September.
Cultural context for the journey
Merchant and maritime south, Cantonese crossroads, karst landscapes of Guangxi, colonial influences in Macao and Hong Kong.
What to see
- Guilin and the Li River
- Yangshuo
- Longji Rice Terraces
- Guangzhou
- Hainan or Macao
What to do
- Li River cruise
- Biking among karsts
- Cooking classes
- Rice terrace hiking
- Beach extension in Hainan
Useful information
- Highly photogenic and marketable
- Watch out for summer humidity
- Consider charming nights in Yangshuo
- Easy combination with Hong Kong
In your journey
Very effective in combination Hong Kong/ Guilin/ Yangshuo or as a gentle extension after an imperial China tour.
How to position the region
Position the région as a travel expérience, not as an administrative division: landscapes, pace, season, atmosphere, client profile and logical connection with the other stages. The related provinces are geographic références, but the sales angle should remain focused on what the traveller will expérience.
Points to watch
Humidity and typhoons in the hot season, high traffic on the Li River and rice paddies.
Also check Chinese public holidays, hotel availability, real travel times, weather conditions and any local restrictions before final validation.