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Sign up with Google Sign up with FacebookQ: Is the "Tomb Sweeping" holiday a good time to travel?
So, as many of you may recall from my previous question about traveling to Xi'an, I'm looking to go in the next month or so. I just saw on a calendar today that "tomb sweeping" holiday is coming up next month, which as far as I can tell is a 3 day public holiday.
I'm curious for my own travel plans (as well as for others looking to travel) if this is a good time to do so? Something I read online said that it's not really a "travel" holiday, because people are paying respects to their deceased elders, but does this mean that things are going to be closed during the period? I'd hate to get all the way to Xi'an to find out that the Terra cotta Warriors or Hua Shan were closed for the holiday.
Any one have past experiences traveling during this holiday? Is 3 days enough to take in Xi'an?
Thanks
11 years 3 weeks ago in Transport & Travel - China
Last year during Qing Ming, me and my gf decided to just go to some of the local scenic places. Basically using my place as a home base, and then making day trips in a car. The first day wasn't too bad, but the second day (actual day of the holiday) was awful. Traffic was terrible, people everywhere. Of course, your mileage may vary....
In my opinion, any Chinese public holiday is a bad time to travel. But then again, my tolerance for crowds, shoving, pushing, queue-ing and queue breaking is pretty low.
All Chinese national holidays are hell for travelling, since everyone has the same time off and wants to travel. If you can wait until summer, it is generally less hectic then.
i am from Xi'an, It is for certain that the Terra cotta Warriors or Hua Shan will not close during the holiday, but i'd really agree with Averageguy99, so i'd suggest you
Go Anywhere during Chinese Public Holidays!
LAR:
"Go..............Holidays!" I disagree. Depending on where one wants to go, it could be Hell like
averageguy99 alluded to. "If................then." I agree based on my personal experience.
Happy traveling!
If you can extend your trip a day or two more you will have fewer travel problems. Two years ago we spent 5 days in Xi'an during Qing Ming Holiday. Huashan Mountian was completely packed with tourists until you get closer to the summit. The Terracotta Wariors was also interesting. If you go, make sure you go to the "Muslim street" and get some really good foods.
i really like xian, been there twice, but all i can say is that during holidays and even weekends, every touristy place in china is expensive and crowded. if u can, go during off-season and during the weekdays.