Yamzho Yumco (Sacred Swan) Lake in Tibet is surrounded by snowcapped mountains.[Photo provided to China Daily]

3 Tibet

Southwestern China's Tibet autonomous region offers a unique tourist experience with its ethnic culture, snowcapped mountains and hot springs.

Tibet has sunny winter days and starry nights, and many visitors to Lhasa have seen more than 130 types of birds in the season. Plus, winter is the best time to catch folk events and Buddhist celebrations.