East China Travel

Overview
East China refers to an area covered by six provinces and one city in eastern China, including Jiangsu, Zhejiang,Anhui, Fujian, Jiangxi, Shandong provinces and Shanghai. This region is mainly covered by plain, but also has hilly terrains and basins. It has very favorable natural conditions, and is rich in natural resources. It dominates in light industry, machinery, and electronics industries in China, and has an extensive network of railways, waterways, roads, and air traffic.

When to go
Spring or autumn are the best time to visit. It gets really hot and wet here in the summer, while winters are cold up north. Avoiding the months of May and October during the two 'Golden Weeks' is advised, as transport and hotels in big cities and attractions are chockablock all over China during these times.

Getting there
East China has many large cities with international airports. Shanghai, Nanjing, Jinan, Qingdao, Xuzhuo, Hefei, Hangzhou, Nanchang, Fuzhou, and Xiamen all have large airports with flights from throughout the region. The main international gateway to East China is Shanghai, with Pudong International Airport receiving flights from all over Asia. Hongqiao Airport serves mainly domestic flights.

East China also has an extensive network of railways, waterways, and roads, with new CRH maglev (magnetic levitation) trains serving Shanghai and surrounds. Getting between the major cities is best done by train, although flying between Fujian and Shandong is the best bet.