11 Must-Visit Travel Destinations from November to February! These 9 Places Are Stunningly Beautiful!

1. Heilongjiang · Greater Khingan Range 📍Location: Greater Khingan Range, Heilongjiang Province (including Beijicun and Mohe) 💡Highlights: China’s northernmost icy wonderland, aurora viewing spot, snow train crossing the forest and snowfields, experience water freezing instantly, ice fishing, and other winter activities. 🕐 Recommended months: November to March (extreme cold and best aurora viewing period) 2. Xinjiang · Kanas 📍Location: Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang 💡Highlights: Winter blue ice lake surface, rime forest, Tuva village horse sledding, a snowy fairy-tale secret land. 🕐 Recommended months: December to February (most complete snow scenery, fewer tourists) 3. Jilin · Changbai Mountain 📍Location: Antu County, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin Province 💡Highlights: Ski resorts (Wanda/Luneng Ski Resorts), frozen Tianchi Lake spectacle, hot spring ice and fire experience at Julongquan. 🕐 Recommended months: December to February (peak ski season, best hot spring experience) 4. Inner Mongolia · Hulunbuir 📍Location: Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia (Genhe, Erguna) 💡Highlights: Snowfield horseback riding, reindeer interaction, Genhe wetland rime, grassland starry sky photography. 🕐 Recommended months: December to January (maximum snowfall, silver-covered landscape) 5. Yunnan · Lijiang Old Town 📍Location: Gucheng District, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province 💡Highlights: Winter sunshine (daily average temperature 10-15℃), Yulong Snow Mountain snow scenery, Naxi cuisine and bar culture. 🕐 Recommended months: December to January (avoid rainy season, most comfortable climate) 6. Tibet · Lhasa 📍Location: Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region 💡Highlights: Potala Palace’s golden roof in winter, Jokhang Temple pilgrimage culture, Namtso Lake’s blue ice surface. 🕐 Recommended months: November to December (fewer tourists, lower ticket prices) 7. Fujian · Xiamen Gulangyu Island 📍Location: Gulangyu, Siming District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province 💡Highlights: Artistic old buildings, island winter retreat, bougainvillea flower sea, shacha noodles and tusun jelly delicacies. 🕐 Recommended months: November to December (cool climate, avoid summer crowds) 8. Beijing · Temple of Heaven 📍Location: No. 1 Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 💡Highlights: Majestic ancient architecture after snowfall (Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests covered in snow), snow-covered Circular Mound Altar echoes, ancient-style photography. 🕐 Recommended months: December to January (best scenery after first snow) 9. Yunnan · Xishuangbanna 📍Location: Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province 💡Highlights: Tropical rainforest (constant 20℃), wild elephant valley encounters, starlit night market with Dai flavor festivities. 🕐 Recommended months: November to February (cool dry season, top choice for winter escape) 【Travel Tips】: • Northern ice and snow areas (such as Greater Khingan Range, Changbai Mountain): prepare windproof down jackets, anti-slip boots, and check antifreeze if driving. • Southern winter escape areas (such as Xishuangbanna, Xiamen): sunscreen and mosquito repellent are still necessary; choose south-facing sea view rooms first. • Cultural experience: remove hats and keep quiet when entering temples; ask permission before photographing local residents.