Overview
Neon cities, remote villages, deserts, smoky markets and ancient artifacts – there are new adventures around every corner. Even after a lifetime in China, there would still be more to see, taste, admire and experience.
Tour China where you will find cultural riches, diverse natural beauty and thousands of years of history.
Get a taste of China on this short but culture-filled adventure. Travel from modern Shanghai to old Beijing and explore busy Xi’an, taking in iconic attractions such as the Great Wall of China and Terracotta Warriors along the way. Of course, there is time to delve beneath the surface, discovering gourmet delights and learning about Chinese life and traditions.
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Highlights of a Tour in China
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Why you’ll Love this trip
Beijing
- Visit the famous Tiananmen Square- As the world’s largest public square, Tiananmen Square needs to be seen in person to be believed.
- The tombs of Ming’s emperors- This cemetery is world famous because of the thirteen emperors buried here. Sitting at the foot of Mt. Yan and occupying an area of more than 120 square kilometers (29,653 acres), it appears extremely spectacular. It was listed in the World Heritage List in 2003.
- Climb the Great Wall- With a history of about 2,700 years, the Great Wall of China is still one of the most appealing attractions all around the world owing to its architectural grandeur and historical significance.
- In the evening enjoy an acrobatic show- If you want to see a best performing arts in Beijing, acrobatic show’s are always the first choice of all.
Xian
- Be awed by the Terracotta Warriors and Horses- The Terracotta Army isn’t just Xī’ān’s premier sight, it’s one of the most famous archaeological finds in the world. This subterranean life-size army of thousands has silently stood guard over the soul of China’s first unifier for more than two millennia.
- Tour the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and continue to the Huaqing hot spring
Shanghai
- Walk along the Bund- For a century, the Bund has been one of the most recognizable symbols and the pride of Shanghai. The architecture along the Bund is a living museum of the colonial history of the 1800s. You’ve never been to Shanghai if you haven’t seen the Bund.
- Tour the Ming Dynasty Yuyuan Garden, and Tongli Watertown
Guilin
- Visit the Elephant Trunk Hill and the Reed Flute Caves •Enjoy a cruise on the Li River •Explore the local village of Yangshuo
Guangzhou
- Visit Mr Sun Zhongshan Memorial Hall and the Yuexiu Park
- Take the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak
- Visit Repulse Bay, Stanley Market and Aberdeen Fishing Village
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Inclusions
Meals:12 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Accommodations :Hotel (7 nights), Overnight sleeper train (3 nights
Included activities:
- Informal Chinese language lesson
- Shanghai - Walking tour
- Shanghai - Acrobat Show
- Xitang - Walking tour
Additional trip Information
The country is extremely safe
Despite not knowing the language and often having no clue what was going on, you won’t feel unsafe in China once. Crime levels are incredibly low; this is partially to do with the controversial government and the death penalty being rife, meaning that would-be criminals just don’t commit crimes because they know that they can’t get away with it.
That being said, the majority of the Chinese are very decent people, and you’d be hard-pushed to find many wannabe criminals among them. This makes the crime rate of China very low, even against tourists. There are the occasional pickpocketing incidents in busy cities, but even that can be very easily avoided by making sure you don’t have your valuable objects on show.
The climate is harsh
China overheats in the summer and freezes in the winter. The whole country can see temperatures of up to 50 degrees in July and August and the North of the country can drop to minus 15 or lower in January and February.
The best times to visit are therefore spring and summer, when the climate is bearable. That being said, travellers do visit every location in China at any time of year, but it’s very important to pack accordingly and know what climate you’re letting yourself in for!
Tipping
Generally, tipping is not expected on mainland China, although leaving spare change at restaurants and giving a small amount to porters or bar staff is becoming more commonplace (although not mandatory). Some large hotels and restaurants may already include a 10%-15% surcharge within the bill. The culture of tipping is different in Hong Kong, where taxi drivers and restaurants will usually round up the bill, and service staff like porters will generally expect a tip.