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China is simply captivating. Rich in history and culture, it is the most dynamic and fastest growing country in Asia. The worlds 3rd largest country with the greatest population (over 1.3 billion), this is a country of magnificent temples, delicious cuisine, dramatic scenery and friendly, vibrant people.
Although China is still a Communist country, it is actively embracing new horizons whilst still retaining the established ways of the oldest living culture.
With so much to discover in this vast land we have provided just a sample of itineraries that are available and can tailor a personalised holiday to your requirements. China awaits your discovery.
CHINA HIGHLIGHTS:BEIJING - China’s bustling Capital, formally Peking
- The Great Wall: Snaking endlessly as far as the eye can see, Mans largest structure on earth, extends thousands of miles from East to west.
- Tiananmen Square: Best known for the 1989 bloodshed of nearly 3000 students when the tanks rolled in on a peaceful protest. Worlds largest square.
- Forbidden City: Containing 9,999 rooms, closed to common people until 1911.
- Summer Palace: A public park and one of the most impressive places to visit.
- Peking duck - The home of this tasty dish
- Hou Hai/Snlitun - A fantastic choice of bars and clubs to party the night away
XIAN - the eternal city
- Terracotta Warriors: Perhaps the most significant archaeological excavation of the 20th century. Over 7,000 life size terracotta figures of warriors and horses.
- Famous Silk Road: Links China with Central Asia & the Roman Empire
- Huaqing Palace: The summer retreat for the Monarchs for over 3000 years
- Dine on dumplings: A delicious local specialty
GUILIN ‘most beautiful scenery under heaven’- China’s ‘pearl’: Stunning landscapes and beautiful crystal clear waters
- Li River: Cruise past jagged limestone karsts and bamboo groves
SHANGHAI - meaning ‘On the sea’- The Bund: An entire skyline illuminted, take a walk/cruise with great nightlife
- Acrobatic Show: Breathtaking feats of strength, endurance and flexibility
- Yuyuan Gardens: Stunning, classical Chinese garden over 400 years old
KUNMING ‘City of eternal Springs’
- Dramatic mountain scapes: To the North, East & West but to the South lies Lake Dianchi. It is subtropical and 6,300m above sea level.
YANGTZE RIVER ‘the golden river’
- The cradle of Chinese civilisation: The World’s 3rd largest river often flowing 6.300 km’s from the snowy heights of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the Yangtze is fed by snow and ice melt fr.om the mountains. At its heart lies the Three Gorges, breathtaking scenery stretching as high as 3000m.
HAINAN - ‘The Hawaii of the East’
- Debatably the best beach in Asia: Crystal clear waters, stunning beaches
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Currency: Chinese Yuan
Time Difference: GMT+8
Visa: Visa is required for all visitors. Please contact the Chinese embassy.
Vaccinations: No compulsory Vaccinations. Please consult your doctor for up-to-date information.
Best time to travel Hot, hot summer temperatures June-August. Very cold winter temperatures November-February(Although a winter visit to this magnificent country means empty of tourists!> |
| Beijing | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | | Average Max Tem of | 24 | 28 | 40 | 56 | 68 | 75 | 78 | 76 | 67 | 54 | 40 | 27 | | Average rainfall (ins) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shanghai | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | | Average Max Tem of | 38 | 40 | 47 | 57 | 66 | 73 | 82 | 82 | 74 | 64 | 54 | 43 | | Average rainfall (ins) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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