Events & Updates

Harbin's winter program — led by the 28th Ice and Snow World — is the headline of China's winter season. What is confirmed so far, when the season typically opens, and how to plan a December or January visit.

China's State Council places the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival break on September 25-27. A compact holiday window filled with mooncakes, lanterns and family dinners, sitting just before the National Day Golden Week — what travelers should know about dates, seasonal events and autumn planning.

National Day runs October 1-7 in 2026 per the official State Council schedule — China's busiest travel week of the year. How the week moves, what fills up first, and how international visitors can plan around the crowds without skipping the season.

The 140th Canton Fair opens October 15 at the Pazhou complex in Guangzhou, running in three phases through November 4. Registration is open — here are the phase dates, the changeover windows and the preparation steps that make a first or returning sourcing trip run smoothly.

Trump's historic 2026 China visit signals a golden travel window: stable US-China relations, expanded visa policies, and surging visitor numbers create ideal conditions for authentic experiences across Guangdong, Jiangnan, Hunan, and Yunnan.

Zhejiang launches 2026-2028 tourism market governance plan with three major initiatives: warm services, skilled enforcement, and safety consolidation. Targeting 98%+ visitor satisfaction.

Tianmen Mountain launches robot Baima Jiu during 2026 May Day. Experience Tujia traditions with trilingual AI, calligraphy robots, and non-stop performances at Zhangjiajie.

Air China announces new direct flights from Beijing Daxing to Frankfurt (April 28) and Milan (June 13), expanding European connectivity for China travelers.

The upgraded Guangzhou-Shenzhen high-speed rail cuts travel time to 29 minutes, transforming Greater Bay Area connectivity for business and leisure travelers.