Timing your trip can transform good China tours into truly unforgettable journeys. This guide to When to Visit China for City Tours and Natural Wonders blends real on-the-ground experience from our China on a Shoestring itinerary with clear seasonal advice. From hazy sunsets above Hong Kong to hiking the wild Great Wall of China, you will find the perfect window for your own China adventure holiday.
From the rugged Torugart Pass into Xinjiang, through the Silk Road hub of Kashgar, and along epic desert landscapes to Dunhuang and Jiayuguan, our China overland adventure unfolds like a living history book. Travelers experience the Mogao Caves, Crescent Lake, and the westernmost Great Wall, then journey through Qinghai and Tibet aboard legendary high-altitude trains. Highlights include Lhasa’s Potala Palace, sacred lakes, Everest Base Camp, and Tibetan monasteries, before descending into Sichuan and Shaanxi to explore Chengdu, Xi’an, and local culinary wonders. Every step blends culture, history, and breathtaking scenery—an overland journey unlike any other.
Jemma’s journey with Oasis Overland shows what happens when passion meets career. From her first overlanding experience to leading trips across Africa, she’s embraced the challenges, surprises, and wonders of life on the road. Every day brings new adventures—spotting wildlife, exploring villages, navigating border crossings, and connecting with people from all walks of life. From bush camping under the stars to sharing stories around a campfire, the life of a Tour Leader is unpredictable, exhilarating, and deeply rewarding.
Overlanding through French Guiana is a journey into one of South America’s least-travelled regions, where European influence meets deep Amazon wilderness. From crossing the border at Oiapoque into the colonial charm of Cayenne, the route winds past bustling markets, street food stalls, and historic landmarks before heading west to Kourou and its world-famous European Spaceport. Along the coast, the chance to witness giant leatherback turtles nesting adds a rare wildlife encounter, while St. Laurent du Maroni offers a powerful glimpse into the region’s penal history. With jungle roads, river crossings, and rich cultural contrasts, this stretch delivers raw adventure and sets the stage for an epic onward journey through the Guianas.