Risks of visiting China in autumn 2026: What travelers should avoid

Travelers planning a trip to China for autumn 2026 must synchronize their itinerary with the national production calendar. Overlooking public holidays can lead to sharp price increases and logistics failures, warns Vladivostok travel blogger Yulia Grushina. The Impact of Mid-Autumn Festival and Golden Week September and October feature two periods of peak domestic tourism. The Mid-Autumn Festival takes place from September 25 to 27, followed by "Golden Week" from October 1 to 7 in honor of the National Day of the PRC. During these dates, major landmarks—including the Forbidden City and the Great Wall—experience extreme crowding. Hotel tariffs typically rise two to three times their standard rate.