Overview
China is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, which is a suburb of Waterville. It contains four villages: China, South China, Weeks Mills, and Branch Mills.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 79°F; winter lows dip to about 15°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Nov. (climate data from nearby Acadia National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- AUG Augusta State Airport, Augusta — 18 mi away. Directions
- RKD Knox County Regional Airport, Rockland — 36 mi away. Directions
- PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 70 mi away (major hub). Directions
Airports near China, Maine include Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport 6 miles northwest of China, Augusta State Airport 13 miles southwest of China, and Knox County Regional Airport 36 miles southeast of China.
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Food for you
For Casual Dining:
-Subway
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Get in
Airports near China, Maine include Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport 6 miles northwest of China, Augusta State Airport 13 miles southwest of China, and Knox County Regional Airport 36 miles southeast of China.
See
China, ME is home to China Lake, a 54 square mile body of water that boasts excellent fishing. China Lake features the legendary Indian Heart Rock, a heart that was carved into a boulder on the lake in religious devotion so it would last through the ages. In addition to China Lake, China features tranquil scenery with rolling hills and beautiful farm land.
Do
China Lake has excellent fishing and hosts several bass tournaments. Other activities that can be enjoyed on the lake are swimming, boating and water skiing. The village of South China has a boat landing where visitors can launch their own boats, rent paddle boats, and swim.
Many children's summer camps are located around China Lake and region. Also, visitors can enjoy walking, biking, and hiking in the surrounding picturesque area.
Buy
Shopping in the China area is limited to small privately owned shops and antique sales.
Eat
For Casual Dining:
-Subway
-China Dine-ah
-LakeBreeze Restaurant
For Dessert:
-Back's Dairy Bar
Grocery Stores:
-The Market & Deli
-Tobey's General Store
-Hannaford Supermarket
Sleep
Bed And Breafast:
- Lakeside Country Store
Hotels near China:
- Fireside Inn & Suites Waterville
- Holiday Inn Waterville
- Hampton Inn Waterville
Lakeside cabins can be rented through private owners.
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