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45개

혼잡잠정 일정박람회

Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair)中国进出口商品交易会(广交会)

Canton Fair Complex (Pazhou), Guangzhou (주변 지역 영향 가능: Shenzhen)

행사 기간:
2026년 10월 15일~11월 4일
혼잡 기간:
2026년 10월 12일~11월 5일

Hotels near the exhibition venue fill up and prices rise sharply across Guangzhou. Book accommodation early and check intercity transport before finalising your itinerary.

Autumn session. Phase changeover days between phases are quieter.

호텔항공편시내 교통
일정 근거

Dates reported by multiple third-party trade-fair guides (three phases of five days). Not yet checked against the organiser’s own schedule.

혼잡공식 일정박람회

China International Import Expo (CIIE)中国国际进口博览会

National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), Shanghai

행사 기간:
2026년 11월 5일~10일
혼잡 기간:
2026년 11월 3일~11일

Hotels in western Shanghai near Hongqiao fill up and some roads around the venue are controlled. Book accommodation early and allow extra time for transfers to Hongqiao.

호텔시내 교통도로
일정 근거

Dates published by the Shanghai Municipal Government.

혼잡추정 일정지역 축제

Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival哈尔滨国际冰雪节

Harbin · Harbin Ice and Snow World, Harbin

행사 기간:
2026년 12월 20일~2027년 2월 28일
절정:
2026년 12월 30일~2027년 1월 10일

Harbin hotels and flights are in high demand, especially around New Year and the Spring Festival. Book early and buy Ice and Snow World tickets in advance.

Exact opening and closing dates depend on weather and local conditions.

호텔항공편고속철도관광지
일정 근거

Seasonal window. Ice and Snow World usually opens in mid to late December and the festival officially opens on 5 January; closing depends on the thaw.

보통잠정 일정국가 공휴일

New Year's Day元旦

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2027년 1월 1일~3일
혼잡 기간:
2026년 12월 31일~2027년 1월 4일

Expect busier trains and popular sights over the long weekend. Book intercity trains and timed-entry attractions a few weeks ahead.

호텔고속철도관광지
일정 근거

Official holiday period not yet announced by the State Council (usually published in November of the previous year). Dates are a provisional estimate based on recent holiday patterns.

매우 혼잡추정 일정여행 성수기

Spring Festival travel rush (Chunyun)春运

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2027년 1월 22일~3월 2일

Buy train tickets the moment they go on sale and avoid travelling on the days just before and just after the holiday. Consider flying or shifting travel dates if trains are full.

고속철도일반 열차항공편도로
일정 근거

Chunyun typically runs 40 days, from 15 days before Lunar New Year (2027-02-06) to 24 days after. Exact dates are announced each January.

매우 혼잡잠정 일정국가 공휴일

Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)春节

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2027년 2월 5일~12일
혼잡 기간:
2027년 2월 2일~15일

Book trains and flights as early as sales open (rail tickets go on sale 15 days ahead). Expect closures of small businesses around the first days of the new year and confirm that attractions and restaurants are open.

호텔고속철도일반 열차항공편관광지식당시내 교통
일정 근거

Lunar New Year falls on 2027-02-06 (calculated from the lunar calendar). Official holiday period not yet announced by the State Council (usually published in November of the previous year). Dates are a provisional estimate based on recent holiday patterns.

보통잠정 일정국가 공휴일

Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day)清明节

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2027년 4월 3일~5일
혼잡 기간:
2027년 4월 2일~6일

Roads near cemeteries and short-haul trains are busy. Book popular scenic areas and trains a couple of weeks ahead.

고속철도관광지도로
일정 근거

Qingming falls on 2027-04-05 (calculated from the lunar calendar). Official holiday period not yet announced by the State Council (usually published in November of the previous year). Dates are a provisional estimate based on recent holiday patterns.

혼잡추정 일정지역 축제

Water-Splashing Festival (Dai New Year)泼水节

Xishuangbanna (Jinghong)

행사 기간:
2027년 4월 13일~15일
혼잡 기간:
2027년 4월 11일~17일

Jinghong has limited accommodation, so hotels and flights to Xishuangbanna fill up early. Book well in advance.

호텔항공편투어
일정 근거

Usually celebrated on 13–15 April in Xishuangbanna. Confirm the programme with local tourism authorities each year.

혼잡추정 일정박람회

Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair)中国进出口商品交易会(广交会)

Canton Fair Complex (Pazhou), Guangzhou (주변 지역 영향 가능: Shenzhen)

행사 기간:
2027년 4월 15일~5월 5일
혼잡 기간:
2027년 4월 12일~5월 6일

Hotels near the exhibition venue fill up and prices rise sharply across Guangzhou. Book accommodation early and check intercity transport before finalising your itinerary.

Spring session. Phase changeover days between phases are quieter.

호텔항공편시내 교통
일정 근거

Estimated from the regular pattern: spring session from 15 April to 5 May, autumn session from 15 October to 4 November. Confirm on the official website.

혼잡잠정 일정국가 공휴일

Labour Day (May Day) holiday劳动节

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2027년 5월 1일~5일
혼잡 기간:
2027년 4월 30일~5월 6일

Major attractions hit daily visitor caps and hotel prices rise sharply. Book accommodation, trains and timed-entry tickets well in advance.

호텔고속철도항공편관광지투어
일정 근거

Official holiday period not yet announced by the State Council (usually published in November of the previous year). Dates are a provisional estimate based on recent holiday patterns.

보통잠정 일정국가 공휴일

Dragon Boat Festival端午节

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2027년 6월 9일~11일
혼잡 기간:
2027년 6월 8일~12일

Expect busy trains and riverside venues hosting races. Book a few weeks ahead for intercity travel.

고속철도호텔관광지
일정 근거

Dragon Boat Festival falls on 2027-06-09 (calculated from the lunar calendar). Official holiday period not yet announced by the State Council (usually published in November of the previous year). Dates are a provisional estimate based on recent holiday patterns.

혼잡추정 일정계절

Summer school holiday travel season暑运

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2027년 7월 1일~8월 31일

Museums and heritage sites (e.g. the Forbidden City) sell out days ahead. Reserve timed-entry tickets as soon as they open and book hotels early.

호텔고속철도항공편관광지투어
일정 근거

School summer holidays vary by province, but most run from early July to the end of August.

보통잠정 일정국가 공휴일

Mid-Autumn Festival中秋节

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2027년 9월 15일~17일
혼잡 기간:
2027년 9월 14일~18일

Intercity trains are busy at the start and end of the holiday. Book a few weeks ahead.

고속철도호텔관광지
일정 근거

Mid-Autumn Festival falls on 2027-09-15 (calculated from the lunar calendar). Official holiday period not yet announced by the State Council (usually published in November of the previous year). Dates are a provisional estimate based on recent holiday patterns.

매우 혼잡잠정 일정국가 공휴일

National Day Golden Week国庆节

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2027년 10월 1일~7일
혼잡 기간:
2027년 9월 29일~10월 8일

Famous sights reach capacity, hotel prices can double, and trains sell out on the first and last days. Book everything early or avoid moving between cities during the week.

호텔고속철도항공편관광지투어도로
일정 근거

Official holiday period not yet announced by the State Council (usually published in November of the previous year). Dates are a provisional estimate based on recent holiday patterns.

혼잡추정 일정박람회

Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair)中国进出口商品交易会(广交会)

Canton Fair Complex (Pazhou), Guangzhou (주변 지역 영향 가능: Shenzhen)

행사 기간:
2027년 10월 15일~11월 4일
혼잡 기간:
2027년 10월 12일~11월 5일

Hotels near the exhibition venue fill up and prices rise sharply across Guangzhou. Book accommodation early and check intercity transport before finalising your itinerary.

Autumn session. Phase changeover days between phases are quieter.

호텔항공편시내 교통
일정 근거

Estimated from the regular pattern: spring session from 15 April to 5 May, autumn session from 15 October to 4 November. Confirm on the official website.

혼잡추정 일정박람회

China International Import Expo (CIIE)中国国际进口博览会

National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), Shanghai

행사 기간:
2027년 11월 5일~10일
혼잡 기간:
2027년 11월 3일~11일

Hotels in western Shanghai near Hongqiao fill up and some roads around the venue are controlled. Book accommodation early and allow extra time for transfers to Hongqiao.

호텔시내 교통도로
일정 근거

Estimated from the 5–10 November pattern of recent editions.

혼잡추정 일정지역 축제

Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival哈尔滨国际冰雪节

Harbin · Harbin Ice and Snow World, Harbin

행사 기간:
2027년 12월 20일~2028년 2월 28일
절정:
2027년 12월 30일~2028년 1월 10일

Harbin hotels and flights are in high demand, especially around New Year and the Spring Festival. Book early and buy Ice and Snow World tickets in advance.

Exact opening and closing dates depend on weather and local conditions.

호텔항공편고속철도관광지
일정 근거

Seasonal window. Ice and Snow World usually opens in mid to late December and the festival officially opens on 5 January; closing depends on the thaw.

보통잠정 일정국가 공휴일

New Year's Day元旦

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2028년 1월 1일~3일
혼잡 기간:
2027년 12월 31일~2028년 1월 4일

Expect busier trains and popular sights over the long weekend. Book intercity trains and timed-entry attractions a few weeks ahead.

호텔고속철도관광지
일정 근거

Official holiday period not yet announced by the State Council (usually published in November of the previous year). Dates are a provisional estimate based on recent holiday patterns.

매우 혼잡추정 일정여행 성수기

Spring Festival travel rush (Chunyun)春运

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2028년 1월 11일~2월 19일

Buy train tickets the moment they go on sale and avoid travelling on the days just before and just after the holiday. Consider flying or shifting travel dates if trains are full.

고속철도일반 열차항공편도로
일정 근거

Chunyun typically runs 40 days, from 15 days before Lunar New Year (2028-01-26) to 24 days after. Exact dates are announced each January.

매우 혼잡잠정 일정국가 공휴일

Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)春节

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2028년 1월 25일~2월 1일
혼잡 기간:
2028년 1월 22일~2월 4일

Book trains and flights as early as sales open (rail tickets go on sale 15 days ahead). Expect closures of small businesses around the first days of the new year and confirm that attractions and restaurants are open.

호텔고속철도일반 열차항공편관광지식당시내 교통
일정 근거

Lunar New Year falls on 2028-01-26 (calculated from the lunar calendar). Official holiday period not yet announced by the State Council (usually published in November of the previous year). Dates are a provisional estimate based on recent holiday patterns.

보통잠정 일정국가 공휴일

Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day)清明节

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2028년 4월 2일~4일
혼잡 기간:
2028년 4월 1일~5일

Roads near cemeteries and short-haul trains are busy. Book popular scenic areas and trains a couple of weeks ahead.

고속철도관광지도로
일정 근거

Qingming falls on 2028-04-04 (calculated from the lunar calendar). Official holiday period not yet announced by the State Council (usually published in November of the previous year). Dates are a provisional estimate based on recent holiday patterns.

혼잡추정 일정지역 축제

Water-Splashing Festival (Dai New Year)泼水节

Xishuangbanna (Jinghong)

행사 기간:
2028년 4월 13일~15일
혼잡 기간:
2028년 4월 11일~17일

Jinghong has limited accommodation, so hotels and flights to Xishuangbanna fill up early. Book well in advance.

호텔항공편투어
일정 근거

Usually celebrated on 13–15 April in Xishuangbanna. Confirm the programme with local tourism authorities each year.

혼잡추정 일정박람회

Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair)中国进出口商品交易会(广交会)

Canton Fair Complex (Pazhou), Guangzhou (주변 지역 영향 가능: Shenzhen)

행사 기간:
2028년 4월 15일~5월 5일
혼잡 기간:
2028년 4월 12일~5월 6일

Hotels near the exhibition venue fill up and prices rise sharply across Guangzhou. Book accommodation early and check intercity transport before finalising your itinerary.

Spring session. Phase changeover days between phases are quieter.

호텔항공편시내 교통
일정 근거

Estimated from the regular pattern: spring session from 15 April to 5 May, autumn session from 15 October to 4 November. Confirm on the official website.

혼잡잠정 일정국가 공휴일

Labour Day (May Day) holiday劳动节

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2028년 5월 1일~5일
혼잡 기간:
2028년 4월 30일~5월 6일

Major attractions hit daily visitor caps and hotel prices rise sharply. Book accommodation, trains and timed-entry tickets well in advance.

호텔고속철도항공편관광지투어
일정 근거

Official holiday period not yet announced by the State Council (usually published in November of the previous year). Dates are a provisional estimate based on recent holiday patterns.

보통잠정 일정국가 공휴일

Dragon Boat Festival端午节

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2028년 5월 27일~29일
혼잡 기간:
2028년 5월 26일~30일

Expect busy trains and riverside venues hosting races. Book a few weeks ahead for intercity travel.

고속철도호텔관광지
일정 근거

Dragon Boat Festival falls on 2028-05-28 (calculated from the lunar calendar). Official holiday period not yet announced by the State Council (usually published in November of the previous year). Dates are a provisional estimate based on recent holiday patterns.

혼잡추정 일정계절

Summer school holiday travel season暑运

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2028년 7월 1일~8월 31일

Museums and heritage sites (e.g. the Forbidden City) sell out days ahead. Reserve timed-entry tickets as soon as they open and book hotels early.

호텔고속철도항공편관광지투어
일정 근거

School summer holidays vary by province, but most run from early July to the end of August.

매우 혼잡잠정 일정국가 공휴일

National Day Golden Week国庆节

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2028년 10월 1일~7일
혼잡 기간:
2028년 9월 29일~10월 8일

Famous sights reach capacity, hotel prices can double, and trains sell out on the first and last days. Book everything early or avoid moving between cities during the week.

호텔고속철도항공편관광지투어도로
일정 근거

Official holiday period not yet announced by the State Council (usually published in November of the previous year). Dates are a provisional estimate based on recent holiday patterns.

보통잠정 일정국가 공휴일

Mid-Autumn Festival中秋节

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2028년 10월 3일

Intercity trains are busy at the start and end of the holiday. Book a few weeks ahead.

Falls inside the National Day holiday, so the two are likely to be combined into one longer break.

고속철도호텔관광지
일정 근거

Mid-Autumn Festival falls on 2028-10-03 (calculated from the lunar calendar). Official holiday period not yet announced by the State Council (usually published in November of the previous year). Dates are a provisional estimate based on recent holiday patterns.

혼잡추정 일정박람회

Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair)中国进出口商品交易会(广交会)

Canton Fair Complex (Pazhou), Guangzhou (주변 지역 영향 가능: Shenzhen)

행사 기간:
2028년 10월 15일~11월 4일
혼잡 기간:
2028년 10월 12일~11월 5일

Hotels near the exhibition venue fill up and prices rise sharply across Guangzhou. Book accommodation early and check intercity transport before finalising your itinerary.

Autumn session. Phase changeover days between phases are quieter.

호텔항공편시내 교통
일정 근거

Estimated from the regular pattern: spring session from 15 April to 5 May, autumn session from 15 October to 4 November. Confirm on the official website.

혼잡추정 일정박람회

China International Import Expo (CIIE)中国国际进口博览会

National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), Shanghai

행사 기간:
2028년 11월 5일~10일
혼잡 기간:
2028년 11월 3일~11일

Hotels in western Shanghai near Hongqiao fill up and some roads around the venue are controlled. Book accommodation early and allow extra time for transfers to Hongqiao.

호텔시내 교통도로
일정 근거

Estimated from the 5–10 November pattern of recent editions.

혼잡추정 일정지역 축제

Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival哈尔滨国际冰雪节

Harbin · Harbin Ice and Snow World, Harbin

행사 기간:
2028년 12월 20일~2029년 2월 28일
절정:
2028년 12월 30일~2029년 1월 10일

Harbin hotels and flights are in high demand, especially around New Year and the Spring Festival. Book early and buy Ice and Snow World tickets in advance.

Exact opening and closing dates depend on weather and local conditions.

호텔항공편고속철도관광지
일정 근거

Seasonal window. Ice and Snow World usually opens in mid to late December and the festival officially opens on 5 January; closing depends on the thaw.

보통잠정 일정국가 공휴일

New Year's Day元旦

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2028년 12월 30일~2029년 1월 1일
혼잡 기간:
2028년 12월 29일~2029년 1월 2일

Expect busier trains and popular sights over the long weekend. Book intercity trains and timed-entry attractions a few weeks ahead.

호텔고속철도관광지
일정 근거

Official holiday period not yet announced by the State Council (usually published in November of the previous year). Dates are a provisional estimate based on recent holiday patterns.

매우 혼잡추정 일정여행 성수기

Spring Festival travel rush (Chunyun)春运

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2029년 1월 29일~3월 9일

Buy train tickets the moment they go on sale and avoid travelling on the days just before and just after the holiday. Consider flying or shifting travel dates if trains are full.

고속철도일반 열차항공편도로
일정 근거

Chunyun typically runs 40 days, from 15 days before Lunar New Year (2029-02-13) to 24 days after. Exact dates are announced each January.

매우 혼잡잠정 일정국가 공휴일

Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)春节

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2029년 2월 12일~19일
혼잡 기간:
2029년 2월 9일~22일

Book trains and flights as early as sales open (rail tickets go on sale 15 days ahead). Expect closures of small businesses around the first days of the new year and confirm that attractions and restaurants are open.

호텔고속철도일반 열차항공편관광지식당시내 교통
일정 근거

Lunar New Year falls on 2029-02-13 (calculated from the lunar calendar). Official holiday period not yet announced by the State Council (usually published in November of the previous year). Dates are a provisional estimate based on recent holiday patterns.

보통잠정 일정국가 공휴일

Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day)清明节

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2029년 4월 4일~6일
혼잡 기간:
2029년 4월 3일~7일

Roads near cemeteries and short-haul trains are busy. Book popular scenic areas and trains a couple of weeks ahead.

고속철도관광지도로
일정 근거

Qingming falls on 2029-04-04 (calculated from the lunar calendar). Official holiday period not yet announced by the State Council (usually published in November of the previous year). Dates are a provisional estimate based on recent holiday patterns.

혼잡추정 일정지역 축제

Water-Splashing Festival (Dai New Year)泼水节

Xishuangbanna (Jinghong)

행사 기간:
2029년 4월 13일~15일
혼잡 기간:
2029년 4월 11일~17일

Jinghong has limited accommodation, so hotels and flights to Xishuangbanna fill up early. Book well in advance.

호텔항공편투어
일정 근거

Usually celebrated on 13–15 April in Xishuangbanna. Confirm the programme with local tourism authorities each year.

혼잡추정 일정박람회

Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair)中国进出口商品交易会(广交会)

Canton Fair Complex (Pazhou), Guangzhou (주변 지역 영향 가능: Shenzhen)

행사 기간:
2029년 4월 15일~5월 5일
혼잡 기간:
2029년 4월 12일~5월 6일

Hotels near the exhibition venue fill up and prices rise sharply across Guangzhou. Book accommodation early and check intercity transport before finalising your itinerary.

Spring session. Phase changeover days between phases are quieter.

호텔항공편시내 교통
일정 근거

Estimated from the regular pattern: spring session from 15 April to 5 May, autumn session from 15 October to 4 November. Confirm on the official website.

혼잡잠정 일정국가 공휴일

Labour Day (May Day) holiday劳动节

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2029년 5월 1일~5일
혼잡 기간:
2029년 4월 30일~5월 6일

Major attractions hit daily visitor caps and hotel prices rise sharply. Book accommodation, trains and timed-entry tickets well in advance.

호텔고속철도항공편관광지투어
일정 근거

Official holiday period not yet announced by the State Council (usually published in November of the previous year). Dates are a provisional estimate based on recent holiday patterns.

보통잠정 일정국가 공휴일

Dragon Boat Festival端午节

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2029년 6월 16일~18일
혼잡 기간:
2029년 6월 15일~19일

Expect busy trains and riverside venues hosting races. Book a few weeks ahead for intercity travel.

고속철도호텔관광지
일정 근거

Dragon Boat Festival falls on 2029-06-16 (calculated from the lunar calendar). Official holiday period not yet announced by the State Council (usually published in November of the previous year). Dates are a provisional estimate based on recent holiday patterns.

혼잡추정 일정계절

Summer school holiday travel season暑运

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2029년 7월 1일~8월 31일

Museums and heritage sites (e.g. the Forbidden City) sell out days ahead. Reserve timed-entry tickets as soon as they open and book hotels early.

호텔고속철도항공편관광지투어
일정 근거

School summer holidays vary by province, but most run from early July to the end of August.

보통잠정 일정국가 공휴일

Mid-Autumn Festival中秋节

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2029년 9월 22일~24일
혼잡 기간:
2029년 9월 21일~25일

Intercity trains are busy at the start and end of the holiday. Book a few weeks ahead.

고속철도호텔관광지
일정 근거

Mid-Autumn Festival falls on 2029-09-22 (calculated from the lunar calendar). Official holiday period not yet announced by the State Council (usually published in November of the previous year). Dates are a provisional estimate based on recent holiday patterns.

매우 혼잡잠정 일정국가 공휴일

National Day Golden Week国庆节

Mainland China

행사 기간:
2029년 10월 1일~7일
혼잡 기간:
2029년 9월 29일~10월 8일

Famous sights reach capacity, hotel prices can double, and trains sell out on the first and last days. Book everything early or avoid moving between cities during the week.

호텔고속철도항공편관광지투어도로
일정 근거

Official holiday period not yet announced by the State Council (usually published in November of the previous year). Dates are a provisional estimate based on recent holiday patterns.

혼잡추정 일정박람회

Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair)中国进出口商品交易会(广交会)

Canton Fair Complex (Pazhou), Guangzhou (주변 지역 영향 가능: Shenzhen)

행사 기간:
2029년 10월 15일~11월 4일
혼잡 기간:
2029년 10월 12일~11월 5일

Hotels near the exhibition venue fill up and prices rise sharply across Guangzhou. Book accommodation early and check intercity transport before finalising your itinerary.

Autumn session. Phase changeover days between phases are quieter.

호텔항공편시내 교통
일정 근거

Estimated from the regular pattern: spring session from 15 April to 5 May, autumn session from 15 October to 4 November. Confirm on the official website.

혼잡추정 일정박람회

China International Import Expo (CIIE)中国国际进口博览会

National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), Shanghai

행사 기간:
2029년 11월 5일~10일
혼잡 기간:
2029년 11월 3일~11일

Hotels in western Shanghai near Hongqiao fill up and some roads around the venue are controlled. Book accommodation early and allow extra time for transfers to Hongqiao.

호텔시내 교통도로
일정 근거

Estimated from the 5–10 November pattern of recent editions.

혼잡추정 일정지역 축제

Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival哈尔滨国际冰雪节

Harbin · Harbin Ice and Snow World, Harbin

행사 기간:
2029년 12월 20일~2030년 2월 28일
절정:
2029년 12월 30일~2030년 1월 10일

Harbin hotels and flights are in high demand, especially around New Year and the Spring Festival. Book early and buy Ice and Snow World tickets in advance.

Exact opening and closing dates depend on weather and local conditions.

호텔항공편고속철도관광지
일정 근거

Seasonal window. Ice and Snow World usually opens in mid to late December and the festival officially opens on 5 January; closing depends on the thaw.