Beijing Turns Into a Scorching Furnace: Travelers to Mainland China Should Take Sun Protection Seriously

▲ Beijing has entered its first “furnace period” of the year. Travelers should take precautions against sun exposure and stay hydrated. (Photo / Reporter Chen Ruizhong)

Reporter Chen Ruizhong / Comprehensive Report

Travelers planning to visit mainland China soon should take note—multiple cities across the country have recently issued high-temperature alerts. Beijing, a popular destination for many, entered its first “furnace period” today (May 29), 13 days earlier than the average.

According to information released by the China Meteorological Administration, temperatures across North China, the Huang-Huai region, and other areas have risen significantly over the past day. Maximum temperatures in central Beijing, Tianjin, southwestern Hebei, and northeastern Henan have all exceeded 37°C, with the highest temperature reaching 38.9°C in Fuping, Hebei.

In the high-temperature yellow alert issued by the China Meteorological Administration this morning, regions including central and southern Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin, most of the Huang-Huai area, central and southern Jianghuai, central and southern Shanxi, the Tarim Basin and Turpan Basin in southern Xinjiang, central Yunnan, and northern Hainan are experiencing temperatures above 35°C. Some areas could see highs of up to 40°C. Travelers heading to these regions must be sure to take sun protection measures and stay well-hydrated.

Amid this heatwave, temperatures in Nansha Town, Yuanyang County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, remained above 40°C from the 15th to the 21st, peaking at 44.5°C. Two men have died from heatstroke.