Vacation In China: Plan Your Holidays
December 3, 2009 by admin
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China has become one of the most dreamed destinations for large number of people all around the globe. The reason being is its rich culture, history and various tourist attractions. If you are thinking about visiting China it would feasible to solicit the services any tour operator, which could assist you in making your travel, plans.
China is a huge country with various provinces, each having its own distinct scenic spots and wonderful places to visit. If you are new to China, are not familiar about these places, and do not want to miss them, then there are few tour packages that would definitely suit you travel plans and your budget as well. You would definitely want to add these places to your itinerary.
Depending on your requirement, interest and budget you can select from a vast variety of tour itineraries. You will not only get to visit different places in China but also some attracting and alluring accommodations as well in some super deluxe hotels and at discounted rates. Moreover, these travel packages includes booking the airline tickets and all the other necessary things, which you will not have to worry about once getting there. Along with booking the airline tickets and hotel accommodations, the common tour packages for a leisure vacation in China could include:
- Classic China tours: these tour packages are designed particularly for visiting the must see places of China like the Great Wall of China and various other historical highlights in Beijing, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xian, Terracotta Warriors and the Bund and Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai.
- Wildlife and Nature tours: these tour packages are particularly for those who want to showcase the wildlife and natural landscapes of China. You can observe interesting sightseeing such as the Giant Panda breeding center and beautiful landscapes in Yunnan and also river cruises along the Lijiang River and Yangtze River.
- Desert and Adventure tours: Desert and Adventure tours are ideal for hikers and the adventure lovers. Also, if you are one who want to observe trekking in Guilin, Yangshuo, Silk Road travel, and Tibet trekking amid local minorities in the rough country of the Yunnan district, then these types of tours are the best tour package for you.
- City tours are great for weekends and short stays in the famous China cities; these involves weekends in the chronological city of Beijing, the commercial city of Shanghai and multi-ethnic city of Hong Kong, Shangri-La in Zhongdian and also the ancient city of Lijiang.
If you are one of those travelers who like different culture and like to experience Chinese culture, perchance wine tours and gastronomy would go with your travel experience.
Do not forget, for lavish tourists who want to witness China with an elite feel, Spa and Golf tour packages are obtainable to make sure that you experience is a superb holiday away from the loud cities. That too is in various far away first class resorts and hotels.
Apart, the beach lovers can also experience beach tours. These tour packages can be arranged by various tour agencies that would ensure that you have the best vacation.
Beijing 2008 Olympic Cities – Shanghai
September 8, 2009 by admin
Filed under Restaurants
Shanghai, Hu for short, is situated on the estuary of Yangtze River of China. It is the largest industrial city in China. Covering an area of 5,800 square kilometers (2,239 square miles), Shanghai has a population of 18.7 million, including 2 million floating population.
Originally, Shanghai was a seaside fishing village and in time its gradual development led to it being granted County status on August 19th, 1291 during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). Hence this day became the anniversary of the founding of Shanghai. Todays Shanghai is a multi-cultural metropolis with both modern and traditional Chinese features. Bubbling Shanghai shows off every aspect of her unique glamour.
Serving as the largest base of Chinese industrial technology, the important seaport and Chinas largest commercial and financial center, shanghai draws the attention of the whole world.
Modern Shanghai has three key areas of interest to the visitor. These comprise Sightseeing, Business and Shopping centered upon Peoples Square and along the Huangpu River. The citys Cultural Center with its public activities and community facilities and finally the main Entertainment and Holiday Tourism area is located at Mt. Sheshan, Chongming Island, Dingshan Lake and Shenshuigang Area.
Known as the Oriental Paris, Shanghai is a shoppers paradise. One of the musts for tourists is Nanjing Road. Huaihai Road intrigues those with modern and fashionable tastes, while Sichuan North Road meets the demands of ordinary folk. In addition, Xujiahui Shopping Center, Yuyuan Shopping City, Jiali Sleepless City are thriving and popular destinations for those who are seeking to buy something special as a memento of their visit.
A wide variety of cuisines can be found in the City and today Shanghai offers a plethora of culinary delights focusing on the traditions of Beijing, Yangzhou, Sichuan, Guangzhou as well as its own local dishes. Shanghais restaurants are among the finest to be found in China and they welcome diners from anywhere at any time.
Shanghai is the largest commercial and financial center in China and is considered by many to be the gateway to China. Praised as the Paris of the Oriental, the metropolis displays a beautiful synthesis of both modern and traditional Chinese features. Nowadays Shanghai attracts millions of visitors both from within China and abroad with its historical relics as well as its wide range of modern entertainment.
China Tours – My Memorable Classic China Excursion
Vacation in China would be the dream of every vacationer. But the country is so large that it is almost impossible to know exactly what to do without good background knowledge of what, where, when and how.
Most visitors on their first time travel to China, they will choose Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guilin, Hong Kong and the Yangtze River as their preferable destinations. This article presents my memorable 10 days classic China excursion. We started the trip in Beijing and ended the trip in Hong Kong.
We got into Beijing on one fine afternoon in the autumn and met our first local tour guide, Jenny. Jenny is a lovely young lady and looked after us very well the following days in Beijing. As the capital of China, Beijing has a long history with an abundance of historical and cultural heritage that represents treasures from the city civilizations. It is undoubtedly number one place to go for China tour destination and draws millions of tourists annually. We spent 3 days to see all the must sees of Beijing including the Badaling Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace.
What the most impressive for us is the day when we visited the Badaling Great Wall. After touring the majestic Badaling Great Wall, we drove back to our hotel. On the way driving back, we saw the Beijing National Stadium (Bird Nest) and National Aquatics Centre (Water Cube) in the Olympic Park. We already saw theses magnificent looking on TV during 2008 Olympic Game, but we were exciting to see them on live and felt so happy to have a chance to take several photos.
Xian was our second stop after Beijing. Xian is a city with time-honored history. It is the city can bring you back in time to ancient Chinese civilization. Anyone comes to Xian, the 6,000 life-size painted terracotta warriors and horses flash into your mind first. A highlight sightseeing to Xian is definitely a visit to the amazing archeological relics of the terracotta Warriors and Horses.
Cycling atop the Ancient City Wall in Xian should be unique experience for us in China tour. The Ancient City Walls were built during the 14th century on Tang dynasty foundations and they dated from the Ming dynasty. The walls are the largest and best-preserved ancient fortress in the world.
Long before I visited China, I was told that Guilin is the best of best city you should not miss on a China tour because Guilin owns the most famous landscape in China. As soon as we stepped off the plane, Guilin’s colorful sights, aromatic smells and people’s gentle smiles conjured up an indescribably magical aura.
By cruising on the tranquil Li River one day while we were in Guilin, we were certainly walking into a traditional Chinese painting. After the boat trip, we stayed overnight in Yangshuo county and drove back to Guilin the next day. We have to mention the great outdoors performance in Yangshuo. The guide arranged this performance for us flexibly since the performance was originally excluded in our schedule.
In Yangshuo, there is a great culture performance with 2,400-seat stadium. It has the biggest natural stage in the world and is built in the Li River, which stretches for 2 kilometers long with 12 mountain peaks as its background. All performers are local, mostly from Zhuang and Yao background and more than 600 people play on the performance. The show in Yangshuo was super exciting.
We ended our trip in Hong Kong to explore Hong Kong’s unique blend of Chinese heritage and colonial influences. We visited Victoria Peak, the floating community of Aberdeen and Repulse Bay of Hong Kong Island, the Wong Tai Sin Temple and the Jade Market in Kowloon.
At night Hong Kong is especially lovely when the lights are lit. The night life in Hong Kong has a unique glamour. In the evening, we went to Lan Kwai Fong which is an L-shaped, cobble-stoned lane with numerous bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants. While we were walking in this street, the most language we heard here was English rather than Cantonese speaking.
