Hi.
Me and my boyfriend are going to China in June. After some time in Beijing++ ( a week or so), we're planning to head down to Hainan (Sanya) , and then leaving from either Shanghai or Hong Kong. After what we've read there can be typhoons in Hainan and Hong Kong in June, but is it normal?? Like every June? We've also heard that Hong Kong's wettest month is June, has anyone any experience from Hong Kong in June? Is it raining all day long or during the nigth...? What about Sahnghai in June - heard it's quite hot, but dryer..? Which one (Shanghai og Hong Kong)could be more interesting after spending time in Beijing?
Thanks..
kristinmll
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drumbrake
Hong kong is much closer to Sanya than Shanghai, although wondering why you want to go to Hainan (the beaches aren't great).
June is hot and wet in Hong Kong, and you might be here when there is a typhoon and non stop rain, or you might be here with sunny weather with humidity only in the 70s.
You will find Hong Kong much more diiferent to Beijing than Shanghai.
You could also visit Macau if you go to Hong Kong for another place to see.
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kristinmll
What do you mean "the beaches aren't great"? Do you have any suggestions for better beaches in China?
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drumbrake
I wouldn't travel to China to go to a beach. There are resorts in Hainan, but it is not like Thailand or Goa. Also Hainan, being in south China, will be humid in June. Not sure if so comfortable for a beach but maybe ok.
If you want just a couple of days on a beach at the end of your holiday, Hong kong can some quite decent beaches and swimming. If you miss out Hainan, you could include either Xian, Shanghai, or Yangshou with Beijing and Hong Kong.
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astroboy
if i had the benefit of a foreign passport and the ability to leave the country (both of which I have) - I'd never go to Hainan for the beaches, simply because there's so many better alternatives close-by (Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, India to name 7)
I mean, they're okay, considering you're in China. But it's like traveling to New York to eat mexican food. I mean you can find some semi-decent places there, but if you're in New York, you should try delis or sushi or dirty water street hot dogs. You know, stuff the place is KNOWN for.
Of Shanghai/Hong Kong, I think Hong Kong is the better choice for the tourist - I love Shanghai and live here, but Hong Kong has a lot more interesting things for visitors than Shanghai does - not that Shanghai is particularily lacking that much, but I feel HK is a better city for visitors. (Just so you know, my bias is that I spent 8 years in HK vs. 1 month so far in Shanghai).
drumbrake has excellent suggestions of other places you could add.
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mim95
If you can make it in or around July 1, Hong Kong will have all sorts of celebrations and events because it is the 10th anniversary of the hand-over. It will be more than just the usual firework. I think the new pair of young pandas will arrive at the Ocean Park at around that time.
I was in Hong Kong two years ago in June, and the weather was fine. There were a lot more rain in July/August. Even with the typhoon, most of the time is not that severe as there hasn't been a direct hit for many years.
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drumbrake
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<hr>Hong Kong will have all sorts of celebrations and events because its the 10th anniversary<hr></blockquote>
460 events to be exact Not sure how many are worth travelling to HK for though. There will be fireworks and no doubt the odd demo by Longhair
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<hr>there hasn't been a direct hit for many years.<hr></blockquote>
Are you trying to tempt fate?
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mim95
#6, my comment was based on historical data. I am not God.
June is still considered as the early storm season. The majority typhoons in the past occurred later in the season. Of course I can't predict what will happen, I'm just saying that typhoon alone is not a major factor that you have to be concerned about. I've never been to Shanghai, so I can't give you an opinion on that.
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