1. Huangshan, Anhui

   
   Huangshan is famous for its "Five Wonders": peculiar pine trees, unique rock formations, a sea of clouds, hot springs, and winter snow. It is a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site. In spring and autumn, the mild climate and frequent sea of clouds create a breathtaking ink-painting-like landscape.

   • Best time to visit: Spring and autumn (March - May, September - November)

    

2. Changbai Mountain, Jilin

   

   Winter transforms Changbai Mountain into a snowy paradise, offering experiences like rime ice rafting, volcanic hot springs, and skiing on powdery snow. The Heaven Lake, covered in white snow, creates a fairy-tale-like frost scenery, and if you're lucky, you may witness the stunning frozen lake.

   • Best time to visit: Winter (December - February)

3. Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan

   
   In autumn, Jiuzhaigou becomes a spectacular natural painting, with its multicolored lakes and cascading waterfalls. Dubbed a "fairyland on Earth," this season offers full lakes and vibrant foliage, creating a mesmerizing contrast.

   • Best time to visit: Autumn (Late October - Mid-November)

4. Zhangjiajie, Hunan

   
   The glass bridge on Tianmen Mountain and the surreal sandstone pillars of Wulingyuan are often shrouded in mist during spring and autumn, making the scenery look like a celestial wonderland. While summers can be hot, they are great for adventure, and winter offers a unique snowy landscape.

   • Best time to visit: Spring and autumn (April - June, September - November)

5. Guilin, Guangxi

   
   The Li River landscape is at its most poetic in the misty spring and the crisp autumn. Take a bamboo raft cruise along the Li River or explore the Longji Rice Terraces to experience the breathtaking beauty of "the best scenery under heaven."

   • Best time to visit: Spring and autumn (April, October)

6. Lugu Lake, Yunnan

   
   The mysterious matriarchal culture of the Mosuo people blends perfectly with the stunning scenery of the lake and mountains. Spring and autumn offer pleasant weather, ideal for boating on the Grass Sea or strolling across the Marriage Bridge to experience the unique "Kingdom of Women" in the East.

   • Best time to visit: Spring and autumn (April - June, September - November)

7. Qinghai Lake

   
   In summer, vast fields of golden rapeseed flowers bloom along the deep blue lake, creating a stunning contrast. You can cycle around the lake or take a road trip along the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop to marvel at the vast plateau lake, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands.

   • Best time to visit: Summer (July - August)

8. Mingsha Sand Dunes & Crescent Moon Lake, Dunhuang, Gansu

   
   This oasis in the desert forms a unique natural spectacle where water and sand coexist. Avoiding the scorching summer heat, spring and autumn are perfect for watching the sunset over the dunes on camelback and exploring the ancient murals of the Mogao Caves.

   • Best time to visit: Spring and autumn (April - May, September - October)

9. Daocheng Yading, Sichuan

   
   In autumn, the colorful foliage surrounding the Three Holy Mountains makes this place "the last pure land on the blue planet." Snow-capped peaks, golden forests, and glacial lakes like Milk Lake blend into a scenery that looks like an oil painting.

   • Best time to visit: Autumn (September - October)

10. Great Wall (Badaling/Mutianyu), Beijing

Avoid the sweltering summer and freezing winter; spring offers blooming flowers, while autumn is adorned with fiery red and golden leaves. The Great Wall provides a perfect blend of majestic history and natural beauty.

• Best time to visit: Spring and autumn (April - May, September - October)

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