Beijing Weather June & Useful Tips for Travelling Beijing in June

Beijing in June has already shown some signs of hot summer, so T-shirts, trousers, dresses, and comfortable shoes will do during the day, but in the early morning, at night, and when it rains, the temperature may drop a little, so you can pack a long-sleeved shirt just in case.

At noon, the sunray may be a little strong, so don’t forget to bring sun hat, sunglasses, and sunblock scream. An umbrella will come in handy in both sunny and rainy days. You can also take some lip protector and facial cream in case you are not accustomed to the relatively dry weather in the north of China.

As one of the best months to travel Beijing, there are so many places to go in June. Apart from the attractions suitable to visit all year round like one of the world's five most important palaces – the Forbidden City, the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China - the Summer Palace, the largest sacrificial site Temple of Heaven, etc. you can take a walk on the magnificent Mutianyu Great Wall, blend into the daily lives of Beijing locals in the maze-like Hutongs, or spend a relaxing evening at the Olympic Forest Park.

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1. Try to avoid the statutory holiday Dragon Boat Festival. It’s on the 5th day of the fifth lunar month (usually in early June) and the holiday lasts 3 days. Because during the time there will be much more tourists and you may expect a price rise in accommodation and meals.

2. The lotuses will begin to bloom in late June, apart from the Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace, Beihai Park is another ideal place to appreciate the beautiful summer flowers.

3. Beijing is now available for the 144-Hour Visa-Free for Transit policy. With valid international travel documents and connecting flight tickets to a third country, you can stay in Beijing for 6 days without a visa.

With so many attractions to see, it is very important to well plan your Beijing trip. You can start by visiting Tiananmen Square, now the largest city plaza in the world, and then go to see one of the world’s five most important palaces – the Forbidden City. After lunch, spend an enjoyable time in the Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China. At night, you can watch a wonderful Kungfu Show in the Red Theater or enjoy the classic Chinese art performance of Beijing Opera at Liyuan Theater. On the next day, get ready to a take a hiking trip on the Great Wall, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Then continue your trip to Sacred Way, a 7-kilometer-long passage leading to the Imperial Tombs of 13 Emperors of Ming Dynasty. After that, on your way back to Beijing, you can stop by at the Beijing Olympic Village to view its famous Bird’s Nest and Water Cube. On the last day, pay a visit to the Temple of Heaven, originally a site used to pay homage to Heaven and pray for good harvests. Then get back to the central city to one of the best lotus viewing sites, Beihai Park, or hop on a rickshaw to experience the typical Beijing Hutongs. If you have more days, you can go for an in-depth Great Wall hiking or photography tour, or add two days to visit Chengde Mountain Resort.

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For people traveling in China in June for the first time, you can together visit the other top classic destinations including Shanghai, Xian and Chengdu.

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And for those travelers visiting China in summer for the second or third time, most of them prefer to discover Zhangjiajie (3-5 days), Jiuzhai Valley (2-3 days), Yangtze River Cruise (4-5 days), Emeishan (1-2 days), Tibet (3-11 days), Guilin / Yangshuo / Longsheng (3-6 days), Huangshan (3-5 days), etc. to see the emerald top landscape and brilliant culture in China with lower temperature. If you want to enjoy a cool summer vacation with refreshing nature like mountains, forests, grassland, water, and other seasonal landscapes, you are recommended plan an itinerary to Guizhou (3-7 days), Yunnan (5-9 days), Inner Mongolia (3-6 days) and Qinghai (3-6 days), etc. to escape from the summer heat. Check all China Summer Tours >>