Still planning this trip…..we have brought it all forward a week….because 1-7th October are a Chinese holiday and the information we’ve received says it would be incredibly busy …so best to steer clear of National Day…sometimes called Golden Week.
The other Chinese holidays this year – 2026
1 Jan to 3 JanThu to SatNew Year Holiday
15 Feb to 23 FebSun to MonSpring Festival
14 Apr to 6 AprSat to MonChing Ming Festival
1May to 5 MayFri to TueLabour Day Holiday
19 Jun to 21 JunFri to SunDragon Boat Festival
25 Sep to 27 SepFri to SunMid-Autumn Festival
1 Oct to 7 OctThu to WedNational Day Holiday
At present we are awaiting quotes on having a driver and tour guide for all the parts I’ve costed with Viator. It could work out much cheaper and give us greater flexibility……more of that when the quotes are in and I can finalise the itinerary.


