2. Hainan Island — a Leisurely Tropical Holiday

Hainan Island is the principal island of Hainan Province. Located in southernmost China, this island is the warmest place in China during February.

February is the boom month of traveling to Hainan Island, especially to Sanya, because of the comfortable weather: the temperatures range from 17 °C to 26 °C. You still can swim in the sea at around 3pm, when the water temperature is warm and comfortable.

On Hainan Island most of the activities are related to the sea, beaches, and sunshine. You can enjoy a leisurely time in the "oriental Hawaii" — Yalong Bay, take photos in Dongzhaigang Mangrove Forest (东寨港红树林), hike in the Tianya Haijiao Scenic Zone (literally the end of the sky and sea), and shop for duty-free commodities.

There are some other warm places to avoid winter chili: Xishuangbanna, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong.