Highlights of China
- Admire the landscape at Guilin
- The sheer limestone peaks rearing from the flat plain around the city of Guilin form a strikingly beautiful landscape that has, since classical times, formed a key motif of Chinese art and literature.
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- Cruise the Yangtze River
- The Yangtze River winds its way from the border with Tibet in the south west of China. A cruise on the river is a relaxing way to see some of China's heartland, as well as the dramatic three gorges.
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- Dine at world's largest floating restaurant in Hong Kong
- Take time to visit the fishing harbour at Aberdeen, home to the world's largest floating restaurant. Aptly named the Jumbo Floating Restaurant, this venue can seat up to 2,300 people!
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- Explore Beijing's ancient Hutong District
- Beijing’s historic Hutong district offers a wonderful insight into life in old Beijing. Take a rickshaw or bicycle tour of this historic area with the chance to have lunch with a local family in their historic home.
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- Explore the World Heritage Town of Lijiang
- Surrounded by idyllic scenery including the iconic Jade Dragon Mountain, the old cobbled streets of Lijiang are like a step back in time.
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- Go for a walk along the Bund in Shanghai
- Take a stroll along the waterfront Bund, the dazzling jewel in East Asia’s pre-war crown, with views across the river to the towering skyscrapers of Pudong and a new Shanghai.
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- Meet the pandas in Chengdu
- The panda remains one of the main draws for tourists to China and one of the best places to view them is in Chengdu.
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- See the Dragon's Backbone in Longji
- Offering an awe-inspiring location to experience Zhuang minority culture first-hand, Longji provides the opportunity to escape the bustle of modern China.
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- Visit the Terracotta Warriors in Xian
- Widely regarded as one of China's top three historical sights, the 2,500 year old Terracotta Army have been amazing visitors to China since they were accidentally unearthed by a local farmer in 1974. The site is immense and contains over 7,000 warriors and battle horses.
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- Walk along the Great Wall of China
- Although this part of the wall is further away from Beijing than other areas, it will allow you to get away from the crowds and view perhaps, the most dramatic and beautiful section of the Great Wall.
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Our country specialists have travelled the length and breadth of China - here are a few of their favourite things to do
China: the Middle Kingdom. For centuries the world’s richest and most advanced civilisation and now perhaps on its way to reclaiming that title.
This is a land of a billion people and myriad landscapes, of ancient wonders and an intricate modern society stretched across an area larger than Europe.
A land of contrasts
Journey through lands where the ancient past has been rediscovered, through mountainous realms and rural landscapes whose sublime beauty has captivated artists and travellers for centuries, and visit cities where the architectural marvels of the past vie for attention with the 21st century’s grandest extravagances. Here the frenetic modern world coexists with the timeless rural rhythms of the emerald rice paddies and ancient sacred mountains.
There are Taoist and Buddhist temples, classic tea-houses, labyrinthine canals and majestic palaces to explore, providing harbours of calm in the midst of the bustling modern world.
Minority cultures
Belying its image as a homogeneous nation, China's hinterland, and in particular its southern and western regions, is home to numerous vibrant minority cultures that add colour to any classic itinerary. China is truly a country of thrilling contrasts, bursting with energy and magic.
Popular Places to visit in China
Beijing, China’s modern capital, is a microcosm of the country’s fascinating contradictions and an excellent place to begin your exploration of China’s wealth of history, scenery and sights.
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Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province and like most other major Chinese cities, boasts a lengthy history of 2500 years, mostly associated with the arts and craft trade. the city’s streets are lined with teahouses where people will spend their afternoons playing mahjong.
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The sheer limestone peaks rearing from the flat plain around the city of Guilin form a strikingly beautiful landscape that has, since classical times, formed a key motif of Chinese art and literature.
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Since the colonial era Hong Kong has been Asia’s commercial and cultural hub, making it one of the world’s most cosmopolitan, spectacular and thrilling cities. The wonder of Hong Kong lies in its unique blend of influences.
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The great Silk Route city of Kashgar, a base for commerce and cultural exchange for countless centuries, is perhaps the most interesting and exciting city in western China. Its celebrated Sunday Market is a chaotic mix of people and animals.
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Nestled beneath the snowy peaks of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the narrow cobbled streets of Old Lijiang make up a World Heritage Town. This region is the stronghold of the Naxi people.
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The cosmopolitan atmosphere of Shanghai seems far removed from many of the country’s other cities. Contrasting images fuse to form the city, the showcase of a self-confident, 21st-century China.
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Rushing from the cold mountains of Qinghai across China’s vast hinterland to the East China Sea, the Yangtze river gives life to some of China’s most fertile land, and has carved out scenery that has inspired poets and painters for millennia.
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One of the natural wonders of the world, Tiger Leaping Gorge was formed by the Jinsha River forcing its way between the towering Yulong and Haba Mountains.
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The biggest draw of Xian by far remains the Terracotta Army of the First Emperor Qin Shihuang. The figures are complemented by a display of equally stunning bronze craftsmanship discovered nearby.
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