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China is a big country, and there is no simple answer to the question “When is the best time to visit China? ” There are two best times to visit China, depending on your preference.
October
Things to do: hike on the Great Wall, photography tour
Places to visit: Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Guilin，Jiuzhaigou, Chengdu
The best time to go to China is early autumn (October)．
Most of China has warm temperatures, and the summer rains have stopped (apart from around Hong Kong and Sanya) so it's pretty dry.The autumn colours are also amazing.It is quiet at tourist attractions for most of the month, as the summer holiday travel crowds have gone.But try to avoid October 1st －7th, which is the Chinese National Day holiday, as attractions, transport and hotels are packed with Chinese tourists and prices go up a lot.
Late Spring (April to May)
Things to do: appreciate flowers, Li River cruise, ethnic festivals
Places to visit: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Huangshan, Guizhou, Zhangjiajie
The secondbest time to travel to China is probably in April and May, when the flowers are in bloom and the temperatures are warming up.In late spring, temperatures across China are getting into the 20s (℃), except the extreme northwest and northeast.While the North of China is still dry, the summer rains have already begun in the South.This could actually improve the view in the form of mountain fog in mountainous areas like the Li River and the Yellow Mountains.
Ethnic festivals in Guizhou are concentrated in April and May, such as the Sisters' Meal Festival.If you are interested in Miao and Dong ethnic cultures, this is a good time to visit.
Travel prices are average: cheaper than June to October, but more expensive than the lower season from November to March.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了两个访问中国的最佳时间。
1．Which time is best if you want to attend the ethnic festivals in Guizhou?
A．April 25th. B．June 17th.
C．October 1st. D．November 9th.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据Late Spring (April to May)中的“Things to do: appreciate flowers, Li River cruise, ethnic festivals”可知，在四月份到五月份期间可以去参加庆祝民族节日。故选A。
2．Which are the best places to visit in both October and late spring?
A．Beijing and Zhangjiajie.
B．Shanghai and Guizhou.
C．Xi'an and Guilin.
D．Huangshan and Jiuzhaigou.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据October中的“Places to visit: Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Guilin，Jiuzhaigou, Chengdu”和Late Spring (April to May)中的“Places to visit: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Huangshan, Guizhou, Zhangjiajie.”可知，在十月和晚春时节都是最佳旅游地点的是西安和桂林。故选C。
3．Why is late spring the best time to visit Huangshan?
A．The summer rains haven't come yet.
B．The wet weather adds to its beauty.
C．There are several special festivals there.
D．The prices are the lowest of the year.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据Late Spring (April to May)中的“This could actually improve the view in the form of mountain fog in mountainous areas like the Li River and the Yellow Mountains.”可知，晚春的湿润天气使黄山更加美丽。故选B。
