Kaili Weather, Best Time to Visit Kaili, Guizhou

Spring is a pleasant time to visit Kaili!

The spring in Kaili usually starts from late-March to mid-June. By March, temperatures are already in 10℃ around. And by the late June, the temperature usually climbs up to 24℃ around. And you will get a bit of rain sometimes, but far from that severe to disrupt your outdoor plans.

With the temperature climbing, both Kaili downtown and the remote mountains will gradually be decorated with beautiful blooming peach flower, rape flower, cherry blossom, plum blossom… From late-March, Local ethnic groups in the villages near Kaili, like Xijiang Miao Village, begin to plough their land and field to make a good preparation to plant crops. And from late-April, they will move seedlings into the fields.

What to Wear in Kaili Spring

Light sweater and long sleeves are enough. And remember to bring a light coat with you because the early morning hours and night hours may be a little bit cold. Wearing comfortable walking shoes, and then you can enjoy leisure hiking from one village to another in the mountainous area. Umbrella and mosquito repellent are also musts.

Recommended Kaili Spring Activities

1. Hit some Miao Village and Gejia Villages/ to feel the charm in the ethnic culture. Xijiang Miao Village, Upper Langde Miao Village and Matang Gejia Village are all must-visits if you need some recommendations.

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2. Join the groups of celebrators if you happen to visit Kaili during the festivals.

3. Enjoy leisure hiking near the villages in the primitive countryside.

4. Have a one-day or one-night stop at Xiasi Old Town, which enjoys reputations of “Little Shanghai” and “Pearl on Qingshui River”.

5. Take a side trip to the nearby Zhenyuan Ancient Town, which has a long history of nearly 2,300 years.

Autumn is another pleasant season to visit Kaili.

It is a relatively short period of time, which lasting for only 80 days around. During the former part of this season, the weather is similar to that in summer, with a little bit lower temperature. And in the later part of autumn, the temperature drops gradually. Frequent rains will show appearance, but never that heavy as in the summer. The trees are changing colors and the air has that crispness that makes it a perfect time for hiking in the mountains. Since all the ethnic villages are nestled deep within the mountains, it will be a very good idea to visit the villages and do countryside hikes in one go. Imagine walking along the countryside paths in an extremely foreign country, surrounded by local minorities chatting and harvesting their crops. Isn't it a fantastic experience that well worth to be memorized for a lifetime?

What to Wear in Kaili Autumn

T-shirt, thin sweaters, long pants and light jacket or coat are the best choices. And do remember to bring your umbrella and sun protections like sunglass and sun cream with you. Mosquito repellent is also suggested.

Recommended Kaili Autumn Activities

1. Hiking along the rice terraced fields of local ethnic groups. The hiking experience near Xijiang Miao Village and Upper Langde Village are the hottest choice, because you may encounter with the grandest harvest scene. Hiking to some little known villages like Qingman Miao Village and Xinqiao Miao Village is also recommended, but you’d better trek with an experienced guide or you may get lost.

2. Stay more nights at one of the villages. The crowds gradually make returns to their home, and it is the best time to make an in-depth visit of the villages! Occasional festivals will hit during autumn, which may not held at every village but only one of them. It will be a special gift for you if you happen to visit during the festival.

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Kaili, though its name is not so famous among international travelers, is an important gateway to explore ethnic culture and villages with many primitive Miao villages surrounded. Travelers who are planning a trip to Guizhou Province, they would like to spend 2 or 3 days in and around Kaili City. The nearby highlights include Xijiang Miao Village, Upper Langde Miao Village, Matang Gejia Village, Qingman Miao Village, and more. If you have one more day, you can extend to Zhenyuan Ancient Town for further exploration.

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